It's hard to believe that it is 2019 already. Apparently, we are having fun, since time has definitely flown.
Anyway, This time of year, I always like to take a step back and look at what was accomplished over the past twelve months.
2018 was a considerably busy year for the BlastFromThePast model rocketry operation.
Here are the highlights:
- 7 new model rockets completed and added to the fleet. (That's a substantial number for someone such as myself, who takes a very long time to finish projects.)
- 4 launch sessions. 22 flights. 2 models lost, none destroyed. The number of launch sessions conducted was rather low primarily because of the local fire restrictions in place throughout the entire summer. Also, I'm very particular about what kind of weather conditions I fly in. Clear, windless days that coincide with my time off from work or other obligations are few and far between.
- A visit to the NAR 60th Year Re-union back in August. I got to meet all of the hobby royalty and a lot of old-timer and newer rocketeers that make up the core of this great hobby.
- Meeting a couple of old BARs like myself right here in Castle Rock, with whom I have been able to share some rocket flying sessions.
- Completion of getting the model rocket portion of my basement workshop organized and efficiently operational.
- Completion of organizing the lion's share of my vast model rocket resource and reference library.
- And of course, adding a LOT of posts to this blog!
Keep 'em flyin'.....
-Ed
