Dave draws the short straw on the 18th floor

10 Dec 08, 10.43pm
No wonder Fantastic Fireworks people are a hardy breed. Apart from getting cold and wet there are many other hazards lying in wait - and that's not including the fireworks. We heard recently about James and Emma getting locked out on the roof of a tower block in Portsmouth. Tonight it was Dave Mannion's turn to suffer a tower failure. He was on the 18th floor of a Sheffield office block for a display to celebrate the reopening of the city's Lady's Bridge. After impressing the large crowd with a super show, Dave and his team were looking forward to getting their gear back down the same way as it came up - by the lift. That was before they discovered that the lift operator had finished work & gone home! Several trips up and down 18 flight of stairs later they finally completed the de-rig. Dave, I hope you sleep soundly tonight because you're out on another show in Salford tomorrow. The good news is that this one is on terra firma. After tonight's experience that will suit you right down to the ground!