5000th post!

blackbrandt · Mar 24, 2014

Wow, can't believe you guys have managed to put up with me for 5K posts. I read back through some of my older threads... Gawd, I was an idiot...

I have learned so much from you guys on here. I have also spent God-knows-how-much money on here. I searched my username in the yard sale forum... Sheesh... I bought a lot of stuff. Also, can't believe how much stuff you guys have given me on here.

I cannot even start to list the number of "Pay it Forward" threads on here that have ended me up with a kewl thing....

3stoogesrocketry actually gave me a full 38-480 Loki case and nozzle, and a full 29/40-120 motor.

Jimzcatz gave me an I357 for my darkstar jr. (He offered me a J825, but I decided not to fly it as I would probably lose it. He also gave me a Pro29-4G motor for retrieving one of his rockets)

bottscott08 is donating a 5 yards of CF and a vacuum bagging system to my robotics team, and also giving me a Madcow arcas that he crashed.

Ted Chernok gave me a free 20 foot sewn shock cord.

Tfish gave me a nose cone mold and some carbon fiber.

Jarhead gave me some pneumatic plugs.

Crazy jim offered me a half price deal on his ematches if I retrieve his and Don Ball's rockets, and clean their motor cases.

Papa Seagull gave me some epoxy to fix a nose cone.

Dixontj90360 gave me a free crayon kit.

Yoehahn gave me a free Pro29 3G case and closure.

I think troj has given me some magazines.

I probably forgot some people....

However, another reason I love this group is it is my only social life. I have a hard time interacting with other kids. Whenever kids are paired up with me, it is an "Oh Great, Matt again" reaction. You guys never do that on here. You will criticize, joke, poke some fun, but in the end I know I am learning. I have been on this forum since March of 2012... Hard to believe it has been over 2 years since I joined. I still remember my first rocket idea was a 4 inch Nike Smoke on a cluster of BP and AP motors... not to mention the K875 two stager, the 8 inch fat boy, the 2 stage HPR rocket... The list goes on and on. If I hadn't joined here, I never would have been to SC, probably would have made many stupid decisions, would have spent a lot more money (actually, I probably could debate this one), and SOO much more.

I never would have learned of the H410, never would have heard of Loki research, never would have seen the debate over cato v CATO, never would have learned about EX, would have about 1/4 of the emails in my inbox, would still have friends, etc...

Not to mention, Hannah will be joining the forum soon... She wants to start getting involved in rockets. :neener:

Thanks, and See you at 10K!!!

Matt

fyrwrxz · Mar 24, 2014

I am a proud Seagull- *sniff* that's my boy right over there-rootin' thru that discarded bag of French fries. What more coulda bird want???
(Seriously Matt-you've come a long way and now you are a bona-fide, smoke eatin', steely-eyed Missile Man-good job, mate!)

Rex R · Mar 24, 2014

got to value the fairer sex, they have a different way of thinking that can aid in seeing what can go wrong or what can be done easier. don't be surprised if she passes you by

.

cwbullet · Mar 24, 2014

At least you acknowledge it.

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Onebadhawk · Mar 24, 2014

Wow,,,
Good for you Matt,,,,,,
You have definitely come a long way.......
Keep on learning Matt...........

Knowledge is power.............

Teddy

Bat-mite · Mar 24, 2014

I've enjoyed your posts in the short while I've been here.

bill2654 · Mar 24, 2014

Hey Matt, remember this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov-1S8Xxd94

kenstarr · Mar 24, 2014

Man, look at all the love you get! Remember the good ol' days when you wanted to "stick an H410 in it"? Well I did that just this last Saturday and my rocket crashed. I don't really like Vmax anymore. Too many CATO's and failed ejections. The 2 stage dream was a favorite recollection. I remember when I was a bit younger I had a whole lot more imagination and big dreams. I could draw fanciful spacecraft and situations. Now I can't/don't know how anymore

-Ken

cwbullet · Mar 24, 2014

Forget the H410. Try an I800.

eggplant · Mar 24, 2014

...yep! I remember when you showed up. I cringed whenever you started a thread, but now I am excited to see you post. Just keep doing what you are doing!

o1d_dude · Mar 25, 2014

I hope you understand that we're growing you as a replacement for aging rocketeers.

Somebody has to take our place and it may as well be you.

fyrwrxz · Mar 25, 2014

o1d_dude said:
I hope you understand that we're growing you as a replacement for aging rocketeers.

Somebody has to take our place and it may as well be you.

oOh yeah, Kit?? When I go, I'm taking the hobby with me. I figger y'all got a coupla more good years-then it's stamp collecting for the young'ns!

blackbrandt · Mar 25, 2014

onebadhawk said:
Wow,,,
Good for you Matt,,,,,,
You have definitely come a long way.......
Keep on learning Matt...........

Knowledge is power.............

Teddy

Thanks!

Bat-mite said:
I've enjoyed your posts in the short while I've been here.

You are welcome.

bill2654 said:
Hey Matt, remember this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov-1S8Xxd94

THAT's where it came from...

kenstarr said:
Man, look at all the love you get! Remember the good ol' days when you wanted to "stick an H410 in it"? Well I did that just this last Saturday and my rocket crashed. I don't really like Vmax anymore. Too many CATO's and failed ejections. The 2 stage dream was a favorite recollection. I remember when I was a bit younger I had a whole lot more imagination and big dreams. I could draw fanciful spacecraft and situations. Now I can't/don't know how anymore
-Ken

I still love vmax.

cwbullet said:
Forget the H410. Try an I800.

Can't afford it.

eggplant said:
...yep! I remember when you showed up. I cringed whenever you started a thread, but now I am excited to see you post. Just keep doing what you are doing!

:neener:

o1d_dude said:
I hope you understand that we're growing you as a replacement for aging rocketeers.

Somebody has to take our place and it may as well be you.

Well shoot, rocketry is screwed.

cavecentral · Mar 25, 2014

You had a pretty rough start on this forum. I was surprised that you stuck around - pretty thick skin. Hopefully, you stay with it or at least come back as a BAR if you take a short break.

Onebadhawk · Mar 25, 2014

o1d_dude said:
I hope you understand that we're growing you as a replacement for aging rocketeers.

Somebody has to take our place and it may as well be you.

Hey,,,
That's a good one,,,
We have to fertilize him,,,,,,,,,,
( Burgers )
We have to water him,,,,,,,,,,
( Soda )
And he'll grow and grow..........

I think the learning part comes in when he buds up in the spring.............

Teddy

troj · Mar 25, 2014

Matt, you've never been an idiot. Young and enthusiastic? You betcha! An idiot? No.

You've gone through growing pains, and you've learned. That's what we hoped for, and we're glad you've stuck around!

-Kevin

fyrwrxz · Mar 25, 2014

onebadhawk said:
Hey,,,
That's a good one,,,
We have to fertilize him,,,,,,,,,,
( Burgers )
We have to water him,,,,,,,,,,
( Soda )
And he'll grow and grow..........

I think the learning part comes in when he buds up in the spring.............

Teddy

Plants crave electrolytes....

Onebadhawk · Mar 25, 2014

fyrwrxz said:
Plants crave electrolytes....

Ok,,,Ok,,,

We have to give him plenty of Gatorade................

Teddy

kenstarr · Mar 27, 2014

cavecentral said:
You had a pretty rough start on this forum. I was surprised that you stuck around - pretty thick skin. Hopefully, you stay with it or at least come back as a BAR if you take a short break.

That thick skin? Keep it around. It will serve you well in life my friend!
Ken

ThirstyBarbarian · Mar 28, 2014

I joined after you did and didn't realize how old (young) you are. Didn't I advise you to have a couple Jack Daniels for a plane trip!?! LOL!

I like smart and creative people. You're going to do great in life. I'll see you at your 10k post!

blackbrandt · Mar 28, 2014

Bingo. Hence me bolding the "Jr" in my siggy...

Onebadhawk · Mar 28, 2014

I always used to think your last name was Tripoli because of your siggy..............lol

Teddy

blackbrandt · Mar 28, 2014

Nope, Fletcher....

Onebadhawk · Mar 28, 2014

I know that now Matt...........
I shipped to you....................lol

Teddy

qquake2k · Mar 28, 2014

Awww, our little boy is growing up!

blackbrandt · Mar 28, 2014

... I have had 2 b-days on this forum...

blackbrandt · Mar 28, 2014

kenstarr said:
Man, look at all the love you get! Remember the good ol' days when you wanted to "stick an H410 in it"? Well I did that just this last Saturday and my rocket crashed. I don't really like Vmax anymore. Too many CATO's and failed ejections. The 2 stage dream was a favorite recollection. I remember when I was a bit younger I had a whole lot more imagination and big dreams. I could draw fanciful spacecraft and situations. Now I can't/don't know how anymore
-Ken

Oh, and BTW, I am starting work on another 2 stage rocket (now I have an altimeter with actual staging capabilities... RRC3 FTW!! Also, getting a tracker soon...).

I also remember the days of "$25 for a G106? That is WAY too expensive..." as I turn around and buy a $40 J motor... :rofl:

ThirstyBarbarian · Mar 28, 2014

blackbrandt said:
Bingo. Hence me bolding the "Jr" in my siggy...

I figured it out a long time ago, just not soon enough to avoid contributing to your delinquency.

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