Yup, following up on what Shread-Fred usually has to say - something to the effect of "what did they say when you called them?" I e-mailed, Estes to express both some appreciation for their new releases and some 'constructive dissatisfaction' with their lack of 50th Anniversary kits/support of events.

Well over the weekend I got a personal e-mail back from Barry Tunick asking me for my contact information and if he could call and talk direct to me about my e-mail. We've arranged to talk on Wednesday. I've expressed I'm not looking for an explanation as to why they haven't engaged the 50th anniversary of model rocketry - I was simply stating that I was diappointed in their approach/support to this golden celebration.

Should be interesting . . .