Official ROCC 1-1-11 announcement:

Hey Rocket Dudes and Dudettes..!!  Happy New Year!   The “Almost last Minute” Pre-Launch Update for the mystical 1-1-11 New Years Saturday Launch.  

OK, Its still on, and still at the “Farm”

Setup = at 1030 with launch to start as soon as setup is complete, about 1100.

Teardown = to start at 3:00, or there-a-bouts while we have plenty of light. (rain not forecasted till late afternoon or early evening).   Waiver open from 11:00 - 3:00 Check the ROCC Web Site  for any last minute changes.

I’ve heard that I’m not the only one too old for all that drunken revelry new years night so I expect that a few others plan on being awake and sober Sat morning.  

It is NOT CONFIRMED but fairly certain that Ken will be there.

Parking =  We expect soft ground so keep vehicles to the sides and no parking beyond the Port-a-pot. Sign-in table = to be setup in line with the port-a-pot with the Launch control table in front of that.   We still recommend that you dress in layers. Its forecasted to up to the 60’s by the afternoon. So you can take off a layer or put on a layer as needed. But you will still need some good outdoor type shoes to keep your feet warm and dry. There is liable to be some soft moist ground out there.  

Yeah, those who have commented about it, I agree that we will not need the “fire Pit” this launch. Some hot coffee or cocoa in a thermos would still be a good idea in the morning. Bring some drinks and snacks to keep your strength up.   Try to keep it simple and easy on yourself for a one day launch, bring only what you need to fly what you want without rushing yourself by trying to do more than you have the time and resources for.  

Remember it is ROCC Membership season, it runs Jan to Jan. See Louise. ROCC officer elections are also due. Usually done in Nov and Dec. If interested in getting more involved, just ask any of us. Even if you don’t have much to launch, it is a lot of fun to run the Launch System and help make things happen.  

Again, hope to see you out at the pads..and remember... Keep those exhaust nozzles clear.

Roy.

Update on Friday, December 31, 2010 at 8:39PM by DOC R.

Weather right now is looking like rain is due by 3 or 4 in the afternoon. Cloud cover will be considerable, so I don't think the waiver will be in danger of being broken. Winds during most of the launch are predicted to be from the south at 7 mph. Temps in trhe mid 50's. We should be OK as long as the rain forcast holds to be accurate.

Comments

[Bob Bernatchez]

If you believe the weather underground, this afternoon will be a washout. The weather channel suggests that we'll be OK until 3 PM. Guess we just show up and hope for the best. Hopefully, I'm not too hung over to help out.

BTW, Happy New Years!

Bob B (Not too drunk for olden revelry, or a Star Wars marathon)

[DOC R.]

Fog is predicted to lift by 10, and we should have a few good hours if all the models are right, before the rain closes in. I'd say lets shoot for it and see.

And Happy New Year... now that the shooting had died down!