While all you guys (on the East Coast at least) were enjoying what was already Summer... today was a miserable, cold, rainy day here. We thought for sure it was going to take FOR-EVER for the snowman to explode.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Sechseläuten 2012
Nothing says bringing an end to winter like blowing up a snowman....
The Swiss have a holiday (yes, some people actually get the afternoon off, not Matt though) which is like Groundhog Day with a pyrotechnic kicker. Essentially they put an explosive filled snowman (aka der Böögg) atop a wood pile, light the woodpile on fire, and see how long it takes him to fully explode. The shorter the time, the sooner and better summer will be!
While all you guys (on the East Coast at least) were enjoying what was already Summer... today was a miserable, cold, rainy day here. We thought for sure it was going to take FOR-EVER for the snowman to explode.
The official time hasn't been posted yet, but there was little left of the snowman after minute 8, though the final (ie. loudest) explosion didn't happen for another few minutes. Typically the head blows up within 10-12 minutes. Whatever the case, we are hoping the nice weather hurries up and comes back.... and stays.
While all you guys (on the East Coast at least) were enjoying what was already Summer... today was a miserable, cold, rainy day here. We thought for sure it was going to take FOR-EVER for the snowman to explode.
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Those Swiss towns love to set things on fire... don't let them singe your eyebrows!!!
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