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  1. 08-14-2011, 09:14 AM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by wombat2u2004 View Post
    I assume these creations are aluminium framing with lots of canvas draped over them ???
    More than likely, abetted by freak storm and possible tornadoes with high winds.

    I understand your point. Why build a stage that would over be safe in good weather? GREED.

    Still people died and others were hurt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrspunkysmom View Post
    More than likely, abetted by freak storm and possible tornadoes with high winds.

    I understand your point. Why build a stage that would over be safe in good weather? GREED.

    Still people died and others were hurt.
    That's it......whack em up, cheap and fast, and charge everyone twenty bucks at the door.


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