I won't be able to get it until probably a week or so from now. I'm going to Alabama this week for orientation at college, and then after that I'll be able to go pick it up.
Major thanks to wfcook for his help in getting this rocket back!
This also calls to mind another fellow that deserves a special mention.
We all know and love our Mr Teddy Chernok, AKA onebadhawk. About 2 weeks ago, I received an email from him saying "don't buy anything yet, I might have something worked out". Now, when I saw this email, I figured (him being a Loki dealer and all) that he'd be able to get me a discount on a new case. So Jim and I wait a few days, and haven't heard anything back. Finally, I get an email from him that damn near made me cry... showed me how awesome y'all really are.
The email (paraphrased) said that a few people on here had emailed Teddy telling him that they were interested
in chipping in for a new case for me.
Yes, you read that right. A boneheaded move on my part that resulted in me losing my rocket, and people on here were willing to help me pay for it. It really speaks volumes to the character of some people on here.
I asked him to let me think about it for a day or 2. In some ways, it would really help me out, helping me not have to pay $375+ for a new case. But at the same time, I couldn't do that to you guys. It was a mistake on my part, and I needed to pay for it. Unlike my days of old on here, I just couldn't take a handout now. I feel like I've worked hard to change my reputation on here from what 13 year old me used to do. I want to keep the reputation I have. Furthermore, I wouldn't have a way of knowing who I needed to compensate in some way (just something I do).
I just seriously want to thank you guys for what you wanted to do. It seriously means a lot to me. And an extra thank you to anyone who volunteered to donate.