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[djsrocKeymaster]

This is my third time into the hobby. Started in 96′, got way into it, quit. Came back in 2002 then quit to get into RC planes. Well finally convinced myself im a really crappy RC pilot and crash alot 🙂 and put that hobby on hold.

Through out the years I was soooo tempted to sell all my rocket stuff but something made me hold on. Now Im glad I didnt sell my stuff. Very glad to be back flying again. Plus the people in this hobby are some of the nicest people ive met.

Im sure if you are like me you wont stay out of it long.

[Anonymous]

Mike, I’m saddened to hear you won’t be quite as active flying rockets – you have always been a pillar of the rocketry community on so many levels. Sponge Bob’s flight at MHM was one of the greatest boosts I have ever seen, and what you have done for EX speaks for itself. Thanks for all you have done, we will hold you to your promise to show up on a regular basis. And be careful with that PPG!

[Mike Bennett]

Thanks John I really appreciate that. I hope to see you around as well. I still plan on for sure the big launches, I like camping with Steve and Chris F.

As far as the PPG I will be careful…if I get off the ground at all. The wife now has the kids working on me now. Just today I was up getting rocket stuff down to take pictures and put up for sale and my 11 year old walks up and says “Dad flying is dangerous, why are you going to do that?”. Great I thought, where is your mother? I told him that I am still going to do it but with cation and reserve and I plan on being safe. He said “That is what mom said you would say.” and walked off. Such a great kid.

[SCOTT EVANS]

Best thing about Para-Gliding is you allready have the parachute on!! 😉

[Mike Bennett]

True, but I will also carry a reserve. This is the unit I am looking at which has a quick release system for the motor.
http://www.fresh-breeze.de/video/quickrelease.mpg

[Ed Dawson]

Mike,

I’m truly sorry you won’t be that active mentor to many of us. Your info and website have been great info and inspiration.

I checked out the link to Fresh-Breeze. That’s a really slick drop away system. But here’s a better idea than selling off all your rocketry stuff…. How about you just circle the launch site after the launches and charge $10 for every found rocket. You’d pay for that funny looking parachute in no time….

See you on the range – one way or another.

Ed

[muleParticipant]

AWWW MAN, you had to go and post the video. But, I think it will have to wait for me to watch more than a second or to of it…… I have 3 vehicles to build still.

PMd you on some things. Talk to you later.

[Mike Bennett]

Mike,

I’m truly sorry you won’t be that active mentor to many of us. Your info and website have been great info and inspiration.

I checked out the link to Fresh-Breeze. That’s a really slick drop away system. But here’s a better idea than selling off all your rocketry stuff…. How about you just circle the launch site after the launches and charge $10 for every found rocket. You’d pay for that funny looking parachute in no time….

See you on the range – one way or another.

Ed

Hehehehe. Thanks Ed. Like I said I will just ask for a couple of dollars for gas. Course this time next week that may be $20 for a gallon of gas.

Just remember I am keeping my rockets except Courage. I sure I have someone build me a motor and flt it for me…Right EX Ed?

[Mike Bennett]

AWWW MAN, you had to go and post the video. But, I think it will have to wait for me to watch more than a second or to of it…… I have 3 vehicles to build still.

PMd you on some things. Talk to you later.

Don’t watch the video, stay away from the video.

BTY Greg thanks for being the biggest spender and buying most of the ex stuff I had left. You paid for a good portion of my new hobby. I will find your rockets and if small enough bring them back for free.

[Mike Bennett]

Again what a great club. I want to personal thank everyone who purchased stuff to help me out. I still have a few items left but 80% of the items I had to sell are gone in less than two days. I have not told anyone outside the two Colorado clubs yet so another testament to the wonderful local people in this hobby. There are still a few more items to post and I should get those up tonight. Hopefully someone will want those items too. A very Big THANKS to everyone who participated.

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