NARCON 2009

[jflis]

IMPORTANT FlisKits booth info

Just so folks know, when we set up a booth at remote events (like NARCON) we do not plan on bringing any parts/components/accessories. There's just too much to bring/pack/unpack to make that worthwhile.

HOWEVER if there are parts or anything else in our list of offerings (other than kits) that you would like to purchase at NARCON (and save on shipping!), just send me an email (please, No PM's) and I will happily package up everything you need and bring it with us.

jim

[AKPilot]

Can I get a headcount on those wishing to attend dinner on Friday and Saturday nights?

I'll make reservations this upcoming Sunday evening, for both evenings, plus 10% for fudge factor.

So far I know of two, from St. Louis.

[jflis]

Kathy and I can make it for Friday. Not sure about Saturday. Will depend on other commitments...

jim

[standardrockets]

Count me in on Friday - I just hope the whole convention is declared a BSG finale discussion free zone.

And now the second from the last is starting.

Lyle Merdan
Standard Rockets Corporation
http://www.standardrockets.com

[H_Rocket]

Count me in on Friday - I just hope the whole convention is declared a BSG finale discussion free zone.

And now the second from the last is starting.

Super Soakers will be available for rental at registration.

[MysticalRockets]

Count me in.


Bob

[rocketgroupmike]

I'm in for dinner on Saturday only.

[chanstevens]

I'm game for a Saturday, depending on the schedule. I seem to remember having a little trouble getting out to dinner and back in time for the evening presentation last year, but might be confusing that with a NARAM gathering...

I've got a rental car, too, if anyone wants to car pool/ride share.

[MysticalRockets]

Well, anybody who goes to NARCON will probably be meeting me, since I'll be at the registration desk along with Al's wonderful wife.

4 days gang! See you there!

[Pat_B]

What's the final headcount for registration?

[MysticalRockets]

What's the final headcount for registration?

Don't have a final headcount yet. Al is working 12 hour days right now. I'm sure he'll let you know when he has a chance. Just be patient please.

Thanks.

[Pat_B]

No problem. I'm hoping you guys have lots of attendees!

[jflis]

News from the north

• Nantucket Sound kits are all done up
• Dead Ringer kits are all done up
• Tiddlywink kits will be done tomorrow

Whew! Been a busy few weeks. Looking forward to resting this weekend

jim

[AKPilot]

Here's the scoop folks, I have reservations for Friday and Saturday nights as follows. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH CASH ON-HAND, AS BOTH PLACES WILL NOT ALLOW US TO TO HAVE SEPARATE BILLS. Both places are reasonably inexpensive.

I'll call both Gary (AT) and Bill (BMS) to let them know of the intentions.

Reservations are under my name (Troy):

For Friday evening, I have reservations at 6:00pm for:

Chuck's Steak House
2199 Silas Deane Hwy
Rocky Hill, CT 06067

(860) 529-0222‎




Saturday; 6:00pm

(this place doesn't take reservations, however will let me call in up to an hour before - so I'll do that)

On the Border (Mexican)
1519 Silas Deane Hwy
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 513-1020

[AKPilot]

Also, attend one of my seminars and you'll be eligible for some nominal Boeing freebies. (1:1 products excluded)

[AKPilot]

Weather shows to be in the 50s during the day, 30s at night. Not too bad at all.

[H_Rocket]

Here's the scoop folks, I have reservations for Friday and Saturday nights as follows.

For Friday evening, I have reservations at 6:00pm for:

Chuck's Steak House

Saturday; 6:00pm

On the Border (Mexican)

Chuck's is a great place for those of you who feel your arteries are a little soft. COW-a-bunga

On The Border is typical chain food. There is a much much better Mexican Food restaurant (vetted by those of us who have grown up in the Southwest) called Puerta Vallerta (sic) a lot closer to the school. If you like, I will make arrangements.

[AKPilot]

Yea, can you go ahead and do that - make reservations for the other Mexican Place. I was just going off the list.

Reservations for 12 at 6:00pm on Saturday.

[standardrockets]

Yea, can you go ahead and do that - make reservations for the other Mexican Place. I was just going off the list.

Reservations for 12 at 6:00pm on Saturday.

Make that 13.

Lyle Merdan
standardrockets.com

[H_Rocket]

And the drawings will include:

I have this all in hand

King Kraken - Pemberton Technologies
Spike - Polecat/What's Up Hobbies
Bullpup - Polecat/What's Up Hobbies
Estes Stormcaster - What's Up Hobbies
Estes Liquidator - What's Up Hobbies
momba - Mad Cow Rocketry
Li'l Goblin - Mad Cow Rocketry
WACC Corporal - QModeling
MRS Stiletto - QModeling
$10 gift certificate - QModeling
$10 gift certificate - QModeling
$10 gift certificate - QModeling
Pumpkin Head - Thrustline Aerospace (Autographed)
Black Shadow - Thrustline Aerospace (Autographed)
Tomahawk - Quest Aerospace
Bright Hawk - - Quest Aerospace
Shuttle Intrepid - Quest Aerospace
Gamma Ray - Quest Aerospace
Payloader 1 - Quest Aerospace
Totally Tubular - Quest Aerospace
Navaho AGM - Quest Aerospace
Harpoon AGM - Quest Aerospace
X15 - Quest Aerospace
Terrier Orion - Quest Aerospace
Superbird - Quest Aerospace
Big Betty - Quest Aerospace
NERRF Video - VooDoo Digital
NERRF Video - VooDoo Digital
TARC Video - VooDoo Digital
TARC Video - VooDoo Digital
29mm G Hybrid Motor - Skyripper Systems
Skyripper Shirt (2)

Major Gift Certificate for Sheri's Hot Rockets ($250) - Special drawing at the Town Hall Meeting


Some other things I don't have, however I have it on good authority they will surface

Standard Rocket Assembly Tool - Standard Rockets
Launch Magazine Special Rocket - Launch Magazine

I am sure there is something I have overlooked - so please if you are one of our extremely generous supporting vendors let me know.

[H_Rocket]

Whoops - Web Burp

[jflis]

Yea! The Tiddlywink is IN THE BAG!

Closer to being ready for NARCON!

[EMRR]

Did I miss it? Is there a launch scheduled for Sat or Sun Narcon?

[AKPilot]

Nope, didn't miss it. No launch at NARCON this year. I think it had to do with not wanting to take people away from the seminars.

[MysticalRockets]

Nope, didn't miss it. No launch at NARCON this year. I think it had to do with not wanting to take people away from the seminars.

That, and all we had available was the school baseball field. CATO's normal field is like 20 miles away, and this time of year is a giant puddle.

[jflis]

That, and all we had available was the school baseball field. CATO's normal field is like 20 miles away, and this time of year is a giant puddle.

oh man, I can attest to THAT! LOL

[SCE to AUX]

Posting this via (flaky) WiFi from my hotel room.

Anyone else in town yet? Met AKpilot and RangerSTL for dinner, and had a good time. Where were the other 10 who said they were coming?

[H_Rocket]

Memo to self....


What the heck were you thinking!!!???



The main hall is set up, there is a nice cross section of the vendor community.

If any of you who are here get a moment to visit the CATO-Chutes table. Please tell Karen thanks. She does not even fly rockets and did more to make NARCON happen than you can imagine.

Boy did I score in the pick a wife lottery.

[Thrustline]

Posting this via (flaky) WiFi from my hotel room.

Anyone else in town yet? Met AKpilot and RangerSTL for dinner, and had a good time. Where were the other 10 who said they were coming?

Just got back from being on the road for a week. Coming down to visit tomorrow fro about in hour in the morning, then it's back on the road! Hope there are still some folks around on Sunday morn....

[terryg]

Sounds like fun and I am definitely interested in seeing the presentations but as I am located in Arizona, this is not practical. Are any of the events going to be recorded? It would be cool with these events for everyone to share in the info and knowledge. Perhaps by content placed on line or distributed directly to the NAR sections.