Unfortunately, I live halfway across the country in Minnesota. I really appreciate the offer though!
I'll be ordering the Eggtimer classic shortly, but I might have to wait to get the tools.
No rush anyway. I need a couple winter projects!
I really appreciate everyone's input and advice.
Can't wait to get this baby put together once I get it!
Next up... trying to figure out how to put an avionics bay in my already built rocket... @_@
As others have said, you can't go wrong with the Eggtimer products. Just take your time soldering and it'll be second nature soon enough. I have several of the quarks, quantums, and TRS's and they work great.
Regarding Macs and the serial connection, you can do it in standard Terminal. I can walk you through it one night if you need help. No sense paying money for an additional program.