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'I battle gravity'
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Food vendor Menu released:
Friday
Hamburgers/Hot-Dogs (evening)
Sat:
- Breakfast: chorizo and egg burritos with fresh pico de gallo ($5)
- Lunch: world famous tri-tip sandwiches ($8) -or- smoked sausage meal ($5)
- Dinner: (soon-to-be-world-famous) chicken street tacos, rice and beans,
dessert ($10)
Sun:
- Breakfast: pancakes, sausage, bacon ($5)
October Skies T-Shirt Sign up on Web-site.... on top right of main page.
Yes, you need to sign up in advance for the shirts. They do not make extras. The design has something to do with the 60th anniversary of the Honest John.
If you want food on Friday you need to let them know in advance too.
I highly recommend signing up for the mailing list. You can find the link at the top left corner.
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I see the link for the sign-up sheet. Any info on what the shirt looks like or how much it costs? I didn't see anything on that. Do you have to sign up in advance, or do they make extras and I could just buy one once I get there?
I've not seen an mock up of the T-shirt will post of they share one. As Chris said Honest John Anniversary theme..... I've got 6+ TCC T-Shirts always high quality and fun designs.
David, is the launch being held at the usual spot off of W Kamm Road?
I'm still not sure exactly when I will get there. I might go as early as Friday, or at least part of it. But I will certainly be there by Saturday morning (if not the day before), and I plan to stay Saturday night to see the night launch.
Do all the pads run all three days? I heard that Friday is the day for experimental, but wasn't sure if the day is exclusively devoted to that, or if other flyers can fly as well. I think it would be really interesting to see, but I don't have anything experimental to fly.
I'm still down for the Leviathan Econojet drag race, as long is I can get it repaired. It's more damaged than I thought --- another victim of Moffett concrete!
Less than a week to go!
I got a shade canopy on sale last week, and picked up a Comfy Cot from REI --- those two things plus the usual camping gear, and I should be ready to go.
I also received a few new goodies for the L1 cert rocket last week --- a nice chute from sphereachutes and a harness from Onebadhawk. Sweet! Now if I can only solve my paint issues and get my other rockets ready to roll, I'll be good to go...
Less than a week to go!
I got a shade canopy on sale last week, and picked up a Comfy Cot from REI --- those two things plus the usual camping gear, and I should be ready to go..
A cot is a good idea. The farmer tries to level the field but sometimes it can be rough. Bring all the water you will need.
Paraphrasing Karl's advice in re water.
Bring all the water you think you will need and then bring even more.
It's pretty dry out there. You're going to be in the sun. There is always a breeze on the field. It's very easy to dehydrate and very hard to catch up.
Most people get hydrogen into their bodies through the consumption of hydrogen dioxide (H2O) LOL!I've heard it is important to keep hydrated, which I believe means to take hydrogen into one's body --- I'm just not exactly sure how to do that. I'll probably just drink lots of water. I've got a collapsible camp jug that holds several gallons. The ice I bring for my ice chest is also usually frozen gallons of bottled water. I should be alright as long as I actually remember to drink. Does anyone wear a hydration pack? I might bring one. I tend to remember to drnk better if I'm wearing a hydration pack.
Most people get hydrogen into their bodies through the consumption of hydrogen dioxide (H2O) LOL!
From your description of your supplies, you've got plenty of water. As you say, the key is to remember to actually drink it. If you're thirsty, you're already behind the curve on hydration.
I usually bring bottled water, Gatorade, protein drinks, and tea or coffee for the ride to and from the launch site.
I've heard it is important to keep hydrated, which I believe means to take hydrogen into one's body --- I'm just not exactly sure how to do that. I'll probably just drink lots of water. I've got a collapsible camp jug that holds several gallons. The ice I bring for my ice chest is also usually frozen gallons of bottled water. I should be alright as long as I actually remember to drink. Does anyone wear a hydration pack? I might bring one. I tend to remember to drnk better if I'm wearing a hydration pack.
IMHO it's not THAT hot or dry out there. This isn't Bonneville or Black Rock. It's supposed to be in the low 80s and the humidity will be in the 20-30% range.
However, keep a drink handy (water, iced tea, gatorade, NO sodas). Don't go up to the RSO without one. Your chances of having a long wait are inversely proportional to how well hydrated you are and proportional to how hot it is. Meaning if you walk up there thinking that you'll grab some water when you're done flying there will be a long wait and it will be hotter than you think.
More likely what will happen with me is that I'll line up right after finishing a liter of water and spend my waiting time doing the pee-pee dance.
IMHO it's not THAT hot or dry out there. This isn't Bonneville or Black Rock. It's supposed to be in the low 80s and the humidity will be in the 20-30% range.
However, keep a drink handy (water, iced tea, gatorade, NO sodas). Don't go up to the RSO without one. Your chances of having a long wait are inversely proportional to how well hydrated you are and proportional to how hot it is. Meaning if you walk up there thinking that you'll grab some water when you're done flying there will be a long wait and it will be hotter than you think.
Since we are in a drought do we drink more draught?
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