NARCON: Who's going?

[CenturiGuy]

I am. :cool: Anybody else? :eek: :rolleyes:

Chime in here. ;) :D


--Jay Goemmer
"Centuri Guy"
Twin Falls, Idaho

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

DING-DONG!
I is. Along with the Beer Skunk. (I need to come up with a secret identity. Scott just lucked into his.) :cool:

[JRThro]

I am. :cool: Anybody else? :eek: :rolleyes:

Chime in here. ;) :D


--Jay Goemmer
"Centuri Guy"
Twin Falls, Idaho
I am.

I am *so* looking forward to this.

John Thro
JRThro
Houston, TX

[Ltvscout]

DING-DONG!
I is. Along with the Beer Skunk. (I need to come up with a secret identity. Scott just lucked into his.) :cool:
Just to distinguish ourselves, that's Mr. McCrate, not Mr. Hansen as AKA Beer Skunk. :D

Yes, I'll be there.

[Chas Russell]

John Dyer of Red River Rocketry and I will be motoring north bringing his wares. I hope to have some Fort Worth brewed adult beverages. If not, I may have to contribute some of the WI local suds.
Ike, I's gots an Aquarius with your name on it.

Chas

[DeanHFox]

Wouldn't miss it for the world. :)

[jflis]

Unfortunately, we (FlisKits) won't be able to make it... :(

However, we will have our standard kits represented (JohRockets) *and* we hope to be announcing our new Micromaxx kit line (Micro Classics) as well :)

Gonna miss being there this year!

[Ltvscout]

The schedule of events is now online at the NARCON site. www.narcon2006.org

[PaulK]

I'll be there Friday & Saturday - looking forward to meeting some fellow rocket geeks. My first Narcon, should be a blast! Anyone know what time the BAR open house is or UFFO MITI is? I couldn't find times for these on the event schedule.

-Paul

[Ltvscout]

I'll be there Friday & Saturday - looking forward to meeting some fellow rocket geeks. My first Narcon, should be a blast! Anyone know what time the BAR open house is or UFFO MITI is? I couldn't find times for these on the event schedule.
They're both there on Saturday. Old Rocketeers Open Forum is at 1pm and the UFFO MITI is at 2:30pm. No conflict! (I would've squawked if there was because I'm going to be at both.) ;)

[CenturiGuy]

The schedule of events is now online at the NARCON site. www.narcon2006.orgThanks! With that information, I'll be expecting to see you at dinner on Friday at 5:30 p.m. ;)


Cheers,

--Jay

[PaulK]

They're both there on Saturday. Old Rocketeers Open Forum is at 1pm and the UFFO MITI is at 2:30pm. No conflict! (I would've squawked if there was because I'm going to be at both.) ;)

Dough! I printed out the schedule portrait, so it chopped off some of the events on saturday. Think there will be a waiting line for the UFFO MITI? I just wish Mr. Flis would be there teaching it...

-Paul

[Ltvscout]

Dough! I printed out the schedule portrait, so it chopped off some of the events on saturday. Think there will be a waiting line for the UFFO MITI? I just wish Mr. Flis would be there teaching it...

-Paul
There are only X number of kits available for the UFFO MITI. I don't know what X is. Maybe ask Scott G. on our club list. It'll be first come, first served. I did not see a problem last year when Jim had us building his Decafeinator.

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

Something just occurred to me. Can we really call this a convention since we don't have funny hats to wear, a secret handshake, or donkeys? :confused:

[DeanHFox]

No secret handshakes (but I'm sure my wife would say I've made a "donkey" of myself once or twice)...but we DO have cool terms like "Prang" and "CATO", and we know the difference between CP and CG, and AP vs. BP!

Knowing that kind of cool stuff, who needs funny hats? (except maybe hats with little propellors on 'em to keep our overheated brains cooled off! --- THOSE might come in handy, eh?) :)

[Carl@Semroc]

We are getting packed to leave for NARCON. We will have three of our new kits. The Mars Lander, X-21, and Apollo Capsule will be available. Bruce and I will be there.

Would there be any interest in an informal MITI session for Mars Landers?

Kathy, Jim, and Taras. I miss you all already! I don't think I remember the "super secret model rocket vendors handshake" any more.

[Eagle3]

Hey Carl, can't wait to finally meet you and Bruce.

Quick question, if we're on the kit reserve list and going to NARCON is there a chance you could bring those kits or should we just wait and order them online?

[Ltvscout]

Hey Carl, can't wait to finally meet you and Bruce.

Quick question, if we're on the kit reserve list and going to NARCON is there a chance you could bring those kits or should we just wait and order them online?
Good question, Buzz!

[Ltvscout]

Would there be any interest in an informal MITI session for Mars Landers?
Do bears crap in the woods? :D

Carl, should we be letting people know about the X-21 giveaway? Do you have any fliers we can put on the registration desk?

[Carl@Semroc]

Hey Carl, can't wait to finally meet you and Bruce.

Quick question, if we're on the kit reserve list and going to NARCON is there a chance you could bring those kits or should we just wait and order them online?We tried that last year and it was far too confusing. We are leaving the reserved numbers here and taking the next ones in line so we make sure we don't get them mixed up while we are setting up the booth like we did last year. (Right Scott?)

Sheryl will be here getting some rest, finally. These last three weeks have been brutal.

[Ltvscout]

We tried that last year and it was far too confusing. We are leaving the reserved numbers here and taking the next ones in line so we make sure we don't get them mixed up while we are setting up the booth like we did last year. (Right Scott?)

Sheryl will be here getting some rest, finally. These last three weeks have been brutal.
Heh, you're right. I did forget about that. I can possibly claim to be the only person other than the Semroc gang to have a #5 issue of a Semroc kit. ;)

[Ltvscout]

Kurt Schachner just picked up the Piester's from the airport and took them to the hotel. Lee brought along a case of 1/45th Little Joe II's for me. :D

[ghrocketman]

I'd personally rather have a case of ENERJET kits ! :p
But just ONE case of 1/45 LJII's ??

And if you guys believe that, I've got some slightly "damp" land to sell you in Florida

[Ltvscout]

We are getting packed to leave for NARCON. We will have three of our new kits. The Mars Lander, X-21, and Apollo Capsule will be available. Bruce and I will be there.
Update. Carl just told me that Sheryl is coming after all.

[jflis]

I am SO upset that I am missing this! Kathy is too... ARGH!

I miss seeing Carl, Sheyrl and Bruce not to mention everybody else!

I am missing my own MITI with the UFFO (I hope that went off well) and I am missing our own new product announcement, Micromaxx kits!

ARRGGNN!

man.....

I want to hear ALL ABOUT IT!

And, at the same time, I don' wanna here a darned thing...

:D

Next year we will make NARCON!

[Rocketking]

Any word from SemRoc? I'd definitely like to hear Lee's 'address'. I'm sure we will hear about the "Centuri Memories".

I guess I have to sign up for the CD-rom of the gathering!

[DeanHFox]

All I can say is this: It was amazing to (first) listen to Lee & Betty Piester's story about the origins and eventual destiny of Centuri Engineering, and (second) to meet them, just as "people", if you know what I mean.

But perhaps the "coolest" moment of the weekend was standing around a table of Centuri memorabilia and listening to Lee say, "Oh, yes, Bob drew that picture, and the kids on the cover of this catalog were the sons of the photographer we hired to take the pictures", and to hear Betty say, "Oh, Lee, look --- this is the guy that ran production for all those years". The spontaneous stories and anecdotes were the highlight of the conference, so far as I'm concerned. Lee & Better were just the kind of people you'd WANT to be among the founding icons of our hobby...smart, gracious, funny, and just the best sort of "folk" to be around.

(and, Jim, speaking as an attendee of the UFFO MITI with my 11-year-old son, your styro cup kits are a BIG hit...it's all he talked about on the way home. He excitedly showed his mom and little brother the Triglider and Splitfire he bought, but then said, "But look at this UFO I built! It's all cups! Isn't this the coolest thing? I'm gonna figure out how to build more things like this!" Needless to say...a trip to Wally World for a bag of styro cups is on the agenda for later today) :)

I think one of the other "cool" moments was watching Lee and Carl in deep discussion in Carl's booth, talking about Semroc's kits. You could just see the "engineer's" and "saleman's" wheel turning in Lee's mind as Carl showed him how the SLS and other kits were put together. Here's hoping Carl shares some of his feelings either here or on TRF; and that some of the zillions of pix that were being shot around moments like the ones I've described make it here, or on TRF, or Sport Rocketry...it was definitely a weekend I won't forget anytime soon. :)

[PaulK]

I'm bummed you were not there too Jim. It would have been nice to meet you. On the bright side, I met Carl & Bruce from Semroc, it was nice to chat with them, though their booth was very busy every time I walked by. I am simply amazed that just the 3 of them have so many parts & kits available! (I did my part to help their business, the mars lander kit looks wonderful!)

Also was nice to meet the folks from Sirius (they were showing a new sci-fi kit to be released soon), Red River Rocketry, and BMS. The UFFO session looked to be a big hit, the room was packed with kids & their parents (gee, why didn't I bring a kid along?).

Not much more to say about Lee & Betty, it was neat to learn about the early days of Centuri. During the BAR open house, Lee picked up a number of the different vintage motors on display, and described when and how they made them, very interesting. He seemed glad to be out of the motor making business. The centuri memories published in the program were great. Thanks Jay, and nice meeting you.

The team outlander presentation was enjoyable, the best part is the ammunition it gives me when my wife claims I'M obsessed. :)

Wish I could have stayed longer, this was my first big outing since OHS 4 weeks ago; I ran out of gas quickly. :(
-Paul

[jflis]

I am SO bummed that we couldn't make it. I am sure that our MMX announcement would have gone off much better (I forgot to send Stuart a sign...).

I am glad that the UFFO session was a hit (i've gotten a lot of mail about that). I really wanted to me Lee and folks too.

I am thrilled that it was a good outting for Carl and Bruce too. Their first NARCON (because we talked them into coming) was not a very good outting as sales were very slow (for everybody). A good outting like this will keep folks like SEMROC coming out to the national events.

We will be at NARCON next year. What I have to do is keep in mind event schedules balanced against kit release schedules (that's what nailed us this time).

I can't wait to see some of the pictures! Since I wasn't in attendance I am hoping to put together a photo album of other's pictures, so if you have some send them to me and i will put something together for our site.

jim

[Eagle3]

NARCON photos are posted here. Sorry I missed running into some of you guys. Have to catch you next time. ;)

http://www.cv41.org/personal/gallery/narcon06

[Leo]

Very nice pictures but oh my god, the years have gone by ...

[Ltvscout]

For those of you who attended NARCON and saw Matt Steele's presentation, there was a picture of the lovely Tracy Reeves holding a rocket that Matt put up on the screen. I own the rocket Tracy was holding. Matt sold it to me a number of years ago. I meant to bring it to NARCON so Matt could sign it for me but forgot it like a numbskull. I can't remember the name of that rocket now off the top of my head. Buzz, what model was that one again?

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

For those of you who attended NARCON and saw Matt Steele's presentation, there was a picture of the lovely Tracy Reeves holding a rocket that Matt put up on the screen. I own the rocket Tracy was holding. Matt sold it to me a number of years ago. I meant to bring it to NARCON so Matt could sign it for me but forgot it like a numbskull. I can't remember the name of that rocket now off the top of my head. Buzz, what model was that one again?

There was a rocket? :confused: :D

[snaquin]

NARCON photos are posted here. Sorry I missed running into some of you guys. Have to catch you next time. ;)

http://www.cv41.org/personal/gallery/narcon06

Nice photos, thanks for sharing. Man I love that old Centuri poster on the Old Rockets Display. Wish I had one of those to frame.

[Ltvscout]

Man I love that old Centuri poster on the Old Rockets Display. Wish I had one of those to frame.
They're on eBay from time to time.

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

I've got one of the Centuri Flying Saucer posters, but I didn't think about it before Narcon. I'd be willing to trade it for one of the fleet posters if anyone was of a mind to. :rolleyes:

[SEL]

NARCON photos are posted here. Sorry I missed running into some of you guys. Have to catch you next time. ;)

http://www.cv41.org/personal/gallery/narcon06

Can one of you who were there identify a couple of kits in the attached photo of the SEMROC
display for me? #1 - the kit just to the left of (and partially covered by) Carl's head, and #2 - the first kit in the bottom row left (the Batroc, possibly?).

Sean

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

I think #1 is the SLS Laser X. #2 looks like the Batrok.

[snaquin]

Looks like the Hustler I've been waiting for is lying on the table without fins ..... :D

[Carl@Semroc]

I think #1 is the SLS Laser X. #2 looks like the Batrok.That is probably right. Here is another view.

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

Looks like the Hustler I've been waiting for is lying on the table without fins ..... :D

Wait 'til you see that one. The fins are going to be a work of art on their own. I was amazed at the size of the rocket. I always thought they were about 1/2 that size, but I also assumed the Taurus was huge when I got my first Centuri catalog as a kid.

[ghrocketman]

Bill,
I have already cloned the Hustler (same as original Centuri non-TTW fin construction) using Semroc parts....the fins are HUGE !
I understand the Semroc kit has TTW fins, which are even better.

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

Bill,
I have already cloned the Hustler (same as original Centuri non-TTW fin construction) using Semroc parts....the fins are HUGE !
I understand the Semroc kit has TTW fins, which are even better.

The Semroc fins are also two or three piece fins with a very unique attachment technique. They fit together like puzzle pieces. Prepare to be impressed. :cool:

[Ltvscout]

Looks like the Hustler I've been waiting for is lying on the table without fins ..... :D
Yup, and it is SWEET! Wait till you see the fins. Carl used the laser to make an interlock design so the two pieces fit together perfectly, like a puzzle.

[Eagle3]

... Buzz, what model was that one again?

Starburst

[Ltvscout]

Starburst
That's the one! I've got it sitting here right next to me. ;)

[Eagle3]

That's the one! I've got it sitting here right next to me. ;)

Yea, but I bet Traci's not attached to it. :p

*fetch me another glass of port would you dear?*

:D

[CenturiGuy]

The centuri memories published in the program were great. Thanks Jay, and nice meeting you.Paul,

It was greet to meet you and your buddy (Jaret?). I meant to track you two down and get a picture of you, but oh well. :(

(I dragged Paul and his friend out into the hallway outside the Vendors Room while I was waiting to interview Carl McLawhorn, and told the two of them "The REST of the Story" about my struggle to finally get a copy of the _Sport Rocketry_ issue [Jan./Feb. 2003] with my article spotlighting Lee and Centuri. In short, I had to call Hobby Benches #1 and 5, where I took the pictures for that article.)


Thanks, and cheers,

--Jay

[Ltvscout]

Paul,
It was greet to meet you and your buddy (Jaret?). I meant to track you two down and get a picture of you, but oh well. :(

(I dragged Paul and his friend out into the hallway outside the Vendors Room while I was waiting to interview Carl McLawhorn, and told the two of them "The REST of the Story" about my struggle to finally get a copy of the _Sport Rocketry_ issue [Jan./Feb. 2003] with my article spotlighting Lee and Centuri. In short, I had to call Hobby Benches #1 and 5, where I took the pictures for that article.)
Hey, make sure you put those NARCON pics online! If you don't have your own server space, get a free account over at www.webshots.com to post the pics.

[CenturiGuy]

NARCON photos are posted here. Sorry I missed running into some of you guys. Have to catch you next time. ;)So who's the "yahoo" in the tie-dye green shirt holding a piece of white paper way at the back of the room behind Scott Hansen? :eek: ;) :D

http://www.cv41.org/personal/gallery/narcon06/DCP_5063

(Okay, okay, it's me.)


Cheers,

--Jay

[snaquin]

Yup, and it is SWEET! Wait till you see the fins. Carl used the laser to make an interlock design so the two pieces fit together perfectly, like a puzzle.

Well I'm going to find out soon enough. I emailed and Sheryl told me that she had one left that she put together this morning ..... so I did what I had to do, I bought it.

:D

[Ltvscout]

Well I'm going to find out soon enough. I emailed and Sheryl told me that she had one left that she put together this morning ..... so I did what I had to do, I bought it.

:D
You're gonna love it! Of course you'll have yours together before mine, so we expect pictures along the way! ;)

[ghrocketman]

I just ordered the KV-11JTP Hustler parts-pak from Semroc
I'll build another with these parts and save the kit I have reserved.

[snaquin]

You're gonna love it! Of course you'll have yours together before mine, so we expect pictures along the way! ;)

No problem, I'll post some pictures of the build. Speaking of building I need to get busy with the next ARG Prototype for Taras as well. With all of these awesome kits coming out I'm going to have to learn how these other guys can build so many projects at one time.

I did learn how to use up $70 of a $100 gift certificate in only two clicks ..... like $30 remaining is going to stop me when the 1B is ready to ship :)

[CenturiGuy]

On the bright side, I met Carl & Bruce from Semroc, it was nice to chat with them, though their booth was very busy every time I walked by.I was *so* glad that Sheryl decided to come at the last minute, too. :D

My major goals in coming to NARCON this year were to meet the McLawhorns, as well as the following "Semroc Dude." :cool:

My wife says she likes the attached picture, even if you're not entirely thrilled, Bill. (That's also why I spend most of my time *behind* the TV camera. :eek: )


Cheers,

--Jay

[John Dyer]

Jay -
It was a pleasure meeting you at NARCON. Hopefully our paths will cross again soon.

John
---
John Dyer
www.redriverrocketry.com

[JRThro]

I was *so* glad that Sheryl decided to come at the last minute, too. :D

My major goals in coming to NARCON this year were to meet the McLawhorns, as well as the following "Semroc Dude." :cool:

My wife says she likes the attached picture, even if you're not entirely thrilled, Bill. (That's also why I spend most of my time *behind* the TV camera. :eek: )


Cheers,

--Jay
Jay, that's a really good picture of both of you guys.

It was great to meet you and Bill at NARCON!

(Not to mention the several Scotts and other guys I met.)

[John Dyer]

Jay, that's a really good picture of both of you guys.

It was great to meet you and Bill at NARCON!

(Not to mention the several Scotts and other guys I met.)

Good point. I enjoyed meeting and talking with everyone. Bob Kaplow said it best -

"I come to NARCON to see my family"

John
--
John Dyer
www.redriverrocketry.com

[CenturiGuy]

Jay, that's a really good picture of both of you guys.If you think that one was good, check out the photo below. :p :cool:


It was great to meet you and Bill at NARCON!

(Not to mention the several Scotts and other guys I met.) Likewise. Although I'm not entirely convinced there are enough Scotts involved in rocketry. :rolleyes: ;) :D


Cheers,

--Jay

[CenturiGuy]

Jay -
It was a pleasure meeting you at NARCON. Hopefully our paths will cross again soon.John,

I agree!

I only made it to 4 of the available workshops. That's because my wife and I got to chauffeur Lee and Betty Piester on Friday and Saturday. The rest of the time I was down in the Vendors Room getting to know everybody there, including the SEMROC folks (*That's* a no-brainer!), David J. Miller (Sirius Rocketry), and one John Dyer who Chas Russell insisted on dragging along to NARCON this year. ;) :D

It looks like I'm all tapped out for attending more rocketry conventions this year, but NARAM's 50th anniversary is only two years away! :cool:

John, thanks again for an enjoyable chat. Good luck, and keep 'em flyin'! :D


Cheers,

--Jay

[snuggles]

Hey Jay, did you get the Saros yet???
Mark

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

I just found the time yesterday to sit down and read Jay's collection of "Centuri Memories" articles in the NARCON program. My favorite line was in Stefan Jones story. "If I'd known what a testicle was at that age (9), I would have given one up for an Aero-Dart starter kit." I was sitting in my van waiting for my son to finish a haircut and I was laughing loud enough to make one of the Domino's delivery guys stop and look back.
Did I mention that the windows were up and the radio was on? :rolleyes:

[SEL]

I just found the time yesterday to sit down and read Jay's collection of "Centuri Memories" articles in the NARCON program. My favorite line was in Stefan Jones story. "If I'd known what a testicle was at that age (9), I would have given one up for an Aero-Dart starter kit." I was sitting in my van waiting for my son to finish a haircut and I was laughing loud enough to make one of the Domino's delivery guys stop and look back.
Did I mention that the windows were up and the radio was on? :rolleyes:

OK, Bill - don't give away all the good parts. Some of us don't have our programs yet :(

Sean

[ghrocketman]

I haven't got my NARCON program/CD yet, but I ordered a Hustler parts pak from Semroc on Thursday and got it on Saturday....now that's FAST, especially for USPS !

[SEL]

I haven't got my NARCON program/CD yet, but I ordered a Hustler parts pak from Semroc on Thursday and got it on Saturday....now that's FAST, especially for USPS !

Yup, Carl and crew have the Customer Service down pat. My Apollo Capsules and X21 shipped on Tuesday, and I had them on Thursday - North Carolina to Portland, OR. Pretty darn fast!

Sean

[Ltvscout]

I haven't got my NARCON program/CD yet, but I ordered a Hustler parts pak from Semroc on Thursday and got it on Saturday....now that's FAST, especially for USPS !
The CD won't be ready for a few months. My guess is that those of you who ordered both will get a single shipment.

[CenturiGuy]

Hey Jay, did you get the Saros yet???Dear Mark,

Sure did! It showed up on my desk at work on Friday. A couple of opposing fins were squished a little (so the cross section looked more like an "X" than a "+" sign :eek: ), but it's nothing a little plastic model glue won't fix. :D ;)

Besides, I mainly wanted it for the measurements (and suggested decal placement), so I'm a pretty happy camper. (I told my wife it was my sole NARCON purchase... and it *was!* ;) :D :cool: )

I'll post my "Near-Clone" images and RockSim file when I have time to tweak the file I have -- probably over on the "Updated 'Classic' Designs" thread in the "Projects" section.

Thanks again, and it was great to meet you at NARCON! Keep 'em flyin'!


Cheers,

--Jay

[JRThro]

I told my wife it was my sole NARCON purchase... and it *was! ;) :D :cool: )
Jeez, Jay! I somehow wound up buying 9 rocket kits and two nylon parachutes! And that was without even trying. Two of the kits were freebies, so that helped keep the expenses down a little. One was the Semroc X-21, free because I bought over $20 worth of other stuff (Laser-X and Recruiter) from them, and the other was a tiny kit that John Arthur of jonrocket.com was giving away.

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

Jeez, Jay! I somehow wound up buying 9 rocket kits and two nylon parachutes! And that was without even trying. Two of the kits were freebies, so that helped keep the expenses down a little. One was the Semroc X-21, free because I bought over $20 worth of other stuff (Laser-X and Recruiter) from them, and the other was a tiny kit that John Arthur of jonrocket.com was giving away.

And I bought CHEESE CURDS! (Not that they made it home.)

[JRThro]

And I bought CHEESE CURDS! (Not that they made it home.)
Bill, the only cheese curds I ate in Wisconsin were the fried ones you passed around at dinner on Saturday, so thanks for those!

Then in a little diner (Jonesy's) in Paris, MO, last Friday, I ordered "cheddar balls," which were similar in concept but not nearly as good as fried cheese curds.

[Ltvscout]

Then in a little diner (Jonesy's) in Paris, MO, last Friday, I ordered "cheddar balls," which were similar in concept but not nearly as good as fried cheese curds.
Too bad there won't be anymore of Chef's Salty Balls. Isaac Hayes quit South Park the other day. :(

[snaquin]

The CD won't be ready for a few months. My guess is that those of you who ordered both will get a single shipment.

Scott, I think this is the saddest thing I have read on this forum since becoming a member :(

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

Bill, the only cheese curds I ate in Wisconsin were the fried ones you passed around at dinner on Saturday, so thanks for those!

Then in a little diner (Jonesy's) in Paris, MO, last Friday, I ordered "cheddar balls," which were similar in concept but not nearly as good as fried cheese curds.

Cheese, batter and grease. Don't you mean "thanks for taking several weeks off of my life"? ;) Those were carbon copies of White Castle cheese sticks. I guess there's only so many ways you can fry cheese. :rolleyes:

[Ltvscout]

Scott, I think this is the saddest thing I have read on this forum since becoming a member :(
That's actually fast! The NARCON 2004 CD took about 9-10 months and the NARCON 2005 CD took a year! We don't have that same person doing the CD for us in 2006 which is why it's now expected to get done in a couple months time.

[snaquin]

That's actually fast! The NARCON 2004 CD took about 9-10 months and the NARCON 2005 CD took a year! We don't have that same person doing the CD for us in 2006 which is why it's now expected to get done in a couple months time.

In that case Scott, a couple of months time doesn't sound so bad after all :)

I can't wait to get the materials it but I'm sure it will be well worth the wait.

[CenturiGuy]

Jay, that's a really good picture of both of you guys.

It was great to meet you and Bill at NARCON!

(Not to mention the several Scotts and other guys I met.)Over on OldRockets, Scott Hansen said he wanted to see *all* of my NARCON photos posted online. Then I mentioned the "derriere" shot of the two of us that John Dyer of Red River Rocketry took when we weren't looking. (I also told Scott that's why I tell people *not* to turn their backsides to the camera.) Anyway, here it is, posted below.

Mark Thell and I are trading stories about *something.* (I don't think this particular conversation involved an Estes Saros. That came later. ;) :eek: )


Cheers,

--Jay

[Ltvscout]

Over on OldRockets, Scott Hansen said he wanted to see *all* of my NARCON photos posted online. Then I mentioned the "derriere" shot of the two of us that John Dyer of Red River Rocketry took when we weren't looking. (I also told Scott that's why I tell people *not* to turn their backsides to the camera.) Anyway, here it is, posted below.

Mark Thell and I are trading stories about *something.* (I don't think this particular conversation involved an Estes Saros. That came later. ;) :eek: )
Nice tushies! :D

[JRThro]

Cheese, batter and grease. Don't you mean "thanks for taking several weeks off of my life"? ;) Those were carbon copies of White Castle cheese sticks. I guess there's only so many ways you can fry cheese. :rolleyes:As soon as I got into St. Charles, MO, the Sunday afternoon after NARCON, I made a point of stopping at White Castle and ordering my former "usual," 2 White Castles and 2 fish sandwiches w/ cheese. They were every bit as good as I remembered. :rolleyes: :eek:

[snuggles]

:) Jay and I were discussing very important things that I am not at liberty to divulge now. I'm just glad I wasn't bent over like the other guys in the picture
Mark

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

I didn't get quite as many pics as last year. Not sure why.

[CenturiGuy]

I didn't get quite as many pics as last year. Not sure why.Picture #2 looks like you caught me on the "opposite" side of the camera. I had already burned a NARCON picture CD for Lee and Betty, but I'll have to add shots #2 and 3, and burn them an updated version!

And you captured Scott Hansen in pretty much the same pose as last year, IIRC. :eek: (I think Kelo Waivio was in *that* shot, though.) ;) :D

Good job, Bill! :cool:


Cheers,

--Jay :eek:

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

And you captured Scott Hansen in pretty much the same pose as last year, IIRC. :eek: (I think Kelo Waivio was in *that* shot, though.) ;) :D


Funny thing about that was that Scott knew just what I meant when I pointed the camera at him and said "Assume the position." :D

[Ltvscout]

Funny thing about that was that Scott knew just what I meant when I pointed the camera at him and said "Assume the position." :D
I don't know why you made me squeal like a pig though. :D

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

I don't know why you made me squeal like a pig though. :D

'Cuz you got such a purty mouth. :eek:

[kurtschachner]

'Cuz you got such a purty mouth. ;)

Two timer. I heard you saying that to all the boys on Saturday night.

[JRThro]

Two timer. I heard you saying that to all the boys on Saturday night.
Well, he didn't say it to me... not that I'm complaining! ;) :eek: :p

[snaquin]

Well the NARCON 2006 program guide I ordered for non-attendees arrived in the mail today. No derriere shots of Jay & Scott or even a shot of Scott hugging all those empty beer bottles were included so I wondered just how good could it possibly be :D

All kidding aside - great job Jay with the Centuri Memories. I'm still going through them all but man are these great! So cool to see how others came through the hobby to get where we are today.

This was really a great idea and I can't wait to see what the CD will have on it!

[SEL]

Well the NARCON 2006 program guide I ordered for non-attendees arrived in the mail today. No derriere shots of Jay & Scott or even a shot of Scott hugging all those empty beer bottles were included so I wondered just how good could it possibly be :D

All kidding aside - great job Jay with the Centuri Memories. I'm still going through them all but man are these great! So cool to see how others came through the hobby to get where we are today.

This was really a great idea and I can't wait to see what the CD will have on it!

!!!!!!! Mine arrived on Saturday and I completely forgot about it! Now where the heck did I put it........

Sean

[CenturiGuy]

Well the NARCON 2006 program guide I ordered for non-attendees arrived in the mail today. No derriere shots of Jay & Scott or even a shot of Scott hugging all those empty beer bottles were included so I wondered just how good could it possibly be :D :o Fortunately those photos were taken *after* the program book went to the printer. :o


All kidding aside - great job Jay with the Centuri Memories. I'm still going through them all but man are these great! So cool to see how others came through the hobby to get where we are today.

This was really a great idea and I can't wait to see what the CD will have on it!
Thanks, Steve! I appreciate your contribution, as well as everybody else who made time to type out *their* recollections. (Chuck Walden's story made me *cry!* :( :cool: )

Lee and Betty Piester thought they were pretty cool, too. :D :cool:


Cheers,

--Jay

[CenturiGuy]

Two timer. I heard you saying that to all the boys on Saturday night.Don't you mean "Twenty-timer?" 'Cause there were a *bunch* of us around the table at the beerloft. :eek:

Apparently Bill and Scott McCrate ended up with a single king-size bed in their room. Fortunately, the Racine Marriot supplied enough pillows to build a good-sized wall down the middle of the bed.

Bill kept referring to his room as "The Brokeback Mountain Suite." :eek:


Cheers,

--Jay

[ghrocketman]

Jay,
The program was great !
I assume it was decided to ship the CD separately once it is done ?
Thanks,
Jerry

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

Don't you mean "Twenty-timer?" 'Cause there were a *bunch* of us around the table at the beerloft. :eek:

Apparently Bill and Scott McCrate ended up with a single king-size bed in their room. Fortunately, the Racine Marriot supplied enough pillows to build a good-sized wall down the middle of the bed.

Bill kept referring to his room as "The Brokeback Mountain Suite." :eek:


Cheers,

--Jay

And Scott slept with his jeans on. :eek: :rolleyes: :D

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

The one big screw-up was not getting a picture of the whole Beerlofting crowd on Saturday night. Give me a beer and rev up my mouth and I pretty much forget everything I'd planned. Luckily I remembered to get Scott to strike the ceremonial "Beer Hawg" pose, so at some point I was thinking straight. In the old days I did a much better job as a "photo-journalist", much to the chagrin of some of my friends. :rolleyes: ;) :cool:

[A Fish Named Wallyum]

I should also mention that I took the program into the restaurant when I got home on Sunday. (My brother's birthday.) My wife was paging through it and came to the Centuri Memories section. She immediately zeroed in on my picture. Shaking her head, she asked "What are these people going to think of you?" Then I reminded her that I had recently set fire to a park. Nuff said. :D

[Ltvscout]

Jay,
The program was great !
I assume it was decided to ship the CD separately once it is done ?
That is correct. The CD takes awhile to be put together. We felt that those purchasing both the program and CD would appreciate getting the program right away vs having it sent with the CD.

[snaquin]

That's actually fast! The NARCON 2004 CD took about 9-10 months and the NARCON 2005 CD took a year! We don't have that same person doing the CD for us in 2006 which is why it's now expected to get done in a couple months time.

Scott

Any recent word on how the NARCON 2006 CD is progressing?

.

[Ltvscout]

Scott

Any recent word on how the NARCON 2006 CD is progressing?
No clue. I sent Scott Goebel a message on our mailing list to see what's up.

[CenturiGuy]

No clue. I sent Scott Goebel a message on our mailing list to see what's up.Personally, I'd like to hear *exactly* what I said when I introduced Lee Piester! :o

I basically remember the gist of it. But lemme tell ya, *you* try introducing somebody you really look up to, all the while trying *not* to do the Wayne and Garth "I'm not worthy" shtick! :rolleyes:

(Lee later said that I did okay, so that means a lot. But I'd *still* like to know, if possible.)

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The second photo below is from the a cemetary in Dubois County, Indiana.

[Ltvscout]

I'd suggest those of you looking for your CD contact the NARCON event director, Scott Goebel, at zapjolt@wi.rr.com, to inquire about the wherabouts of your CD. After the debacles we had in 2004 and 2005 in getting the CD's produced in a timely manner, I had stated as a committee member that we should not offer a CD for 2006. I was assured that with the new person we had handling the CD that we wouldn't have to wait a year for the CD again. It's now been seven months.

[JRThro]

I'd suggest those of you looking for your CD contact the NARCON event director, Scott Goebel, at zapjolt@wi.rr.com, to inquire about the wherabouts of your CD. After the debacles we had in 2004 and 2005 in getting the CD's produced in a timely manner, I had stated as a committee member that we should not offer a CD for 2006. I was assured that with the new person we had handling the CD that we wouldn't have to wait a year for the CD again. It's now been seven months.
Okay, I've just e-mailed Scott Goebel, so we'll see.

[Initiator001]

Okay, I've just e-mailed Scott Goebel, so we'll see.

I have just done this, also.

Bob

[snaquin]

I have just done this, also.

Bob

Same here ..... I'll let you guys know when I hear back.

:)

[ghrocketman]

I've been wondering where mine is at too.
A year to wait for last year's is asinine.
Seven months is ridiculous....I realize that these things take time, but anything past a couple of months seems doggedly slow.

[JRThro]

Same here ..... I'll let you guys know when I hear back.

:)
Scott Goebel replied to me on Wednesday, 10/18. Rather than post his reply here without his knowledge or permission, I'll paraphrase to say that they're still trying to get ahold of some particular video footage.

[Ltvscout]

Scott Goebel replied to me on Wednesday, 10/18. Rather than post his reply here without his knowledge or permission, I'll paraphrase to say that they're still trying to get ahold of some particular video footage.
It's not just some particular video footage, it's THE footage of Lee's and Matt's talks we're waiting for. Hmmm, I wonder if I should post Mike's (the guy who took the video and who we're waiting on) email address here so you guys can send messages to him. ;)