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  1. mkadams001

    Best Rocket Video Ever

    Good Video 6ft Rockets in Slow Motion - The Slow Mo Guyshttps://youtu.be/myinpF0Nl30
  2. mkadams001

    RV On Fire Closes Hwy 101. Rockets on Board

    I don't the the headline is accurate. The local news indicated that it was still under investigation. https://abc7news.com/news/rockets-spark-rv-fire-in-san-carlos-area----watch-live/1565625/
  3. mkadams001

    Anyone buying or upgrading to iPhone 7?

    I have seen a few folks with the new iPhone 7 and was wondering if anyone here has bought one or upgraded?
  4. mkadams001

    Shopping Bags

    In my neck of the woods we are charged $.10 for using the bags from the store. It makes no difference if it is paper or plastic. I know that there are other regions that are doing the same or trying to get something like this started. I'm wondering what you think about this.
  5. mkadams001

    Share Your Recovery Encounters

    I have had a couple of interesting recovery encounters with people. The first was when my rocket drifted about a half mile from the launch site and I started my trek in the general direction of the landing. When I reached the hilltop I spotted my rocket being used as a spear being thrown into a...
  6. mkadams001

    Poll: Should Launch Organizers Provide Recycling Containers At Launches?

    After seeing the fuss about the lack of recycling containers at LOC in another thread, I thought it would be interesting to see where we stand with recycling. This is provided that there is waste removal provided at the launch and not pack in - pack out.
  7. mkadams001

    How Long is Your Commute?

    I recently started a job in San Francisco and my commute is about 30 miles one way. It takes me anywhere from 1 to 1.5 hours in the morning and close to two hours in the evening. My best commute was in Denver that took about 10 minutes to get to work and the same going home. This got me...
  8. mkadams001

    What Was Your First Digital Camera?

    What was your first digital camera? Mine was a Nikon Coolpix 950. It took great photos for 2MP and I still have it tucked away somewhere.
  9. mkadams001

    Auto Insurance Loyalty

    How loyal are you to your auto insurance provider? Do you check pricing at each renewal? Have you ever had to file a claim and did it go well? I am just wondering. I have no loyalty to insurance providers and when my insurance is about due for renewal I start price checking. So, I was wondering...
  10. mkadams001

    Another Rocket Forum In The Works??

    I see that there is talk about starting a new forum because of the drama that has started here because of the ban of Tim & Scott. Some folks seem to want to move over to the new forum Rocketry Center but, they have their issues as well as referenced by this thread. People love to complain and...
  11. mkadams001

    Has anyone made or created an instructables.com project?

    I like instructables.com and I was wondering if anyone here has either made one of the instructables or has created one and uploaded it to their site. If you have please share. Here is one that I made. I already had the pantone color chips and I used a CNC router to cut the windows out of PVC...
  12. mkadams001

    Help With File Upload Manager

    I am running into a problem with the file upload manager (found via the manage attachments button). Until now I have been uploading photos thru the "Add Files" button been working fine, clunky but fine. Today it is not working. I can drag the existing photos and post but, I cannot add new...
  13. mkadams001

    18 ga Speaker Wire for sale

    I have three 30' lengths of 18 gauge speaker wire for sale. Two of them are new. One has clips on one end and has been used a couple of times launching rockets. This wire has a soft feel to it and is very flexible it will lay nice on the ground. I would like to sell at $4.00 per length or...
  14. mkadams001

    Nose Cones and Parachutes For Sale

    Hi Everyone. I have two nose cones and one parachute for sale. They are used but still in good shape. Body tube numbers are from Balsa Machining Service. Black Brant Nose Cone for T80 body tube - 2.56". Shoulder to tip is about 13 5/8"- This is from Red Arrow Hobbies. This the the black one in...
  15. mkadams001

    The Price of Milk

    I have lived in Hawaii a long time and am used to paying $5 - $6 a gal for milk that is shipped in from the mainland. Local milk is $7 or $8 a gallon. Then, I found local milk for $10.99 a gal and I had to take a photo.
  16. mkadams001

    Liquid Nitrogen Bottle Rockets!!

    Good fun to be had by all... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vvwB9GNcA
  17. mkadams001

    The Easter Rocket War of Vrontados

    Nice photo set. https://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2014/04/the-easter-rocket-war-of-vrontados/100720/
  18. mkadams001

    PRICE REDUCTION: Rocket Parts, Nose Cones, Parachutes, Launch Pad Parts, Kevlar.

    Update: I have listed some of the items below on ebay. These are three day auctions so if you want something you will have to act fast. My Ebay seller name is: mkadams001 I have some 12ga stainless steel plates about 8" x 15" that would be good for deflectors. I will get more information posted...
  19. mkadams001

    Three Balsa Blocks For Sale 2 7/8" x 2 7/8" x 24"

    I have three 24" x 2 7/8" x 2 7/8" balsa wood blocks for sale. I was going to use these to make some nose cones but, it's not gonna happen. I think it is better to sell them and let someone actually put them to good use. Each one is a little over 24" closer to 24 1/2". All of them are in good...
  20. mkadams001

    Turn Signals

    Everyday, during my drive home there is one intersection that almost no one uses their turn signal for the left turn. I turn one block past this intersection so I always judge what lane I need to be in be so I don't get trapped behind someone who decides to turn left but does not signal. So, why...
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