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Ken Sherman replied to the topic "OKTOBERFEST" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:39 -0600

Noverber Launch Dates, Did I Read them wrong??

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Launch Schedule for 2016" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:39 -0600

I was unable to attend 2016 Jan. meeting. Will 2016 schedule be posted soon? Hope everyone is doing well. K. Sherman

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "NCR Equipment Cleanup" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:21:32 -0600

With wet conditions and mud getting slicker and ground softer, might we look at May 16 or 23 instead for equipment cleanup?? I am sure most of us doing the cleanup would appreciate dryer and more pleasant conditions. Ken S.

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "equipment clean up" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:20:43 -0600

Ok, just wondering, April I guess? Have a good weekend.! 🙂 Maybe see you at a Winter launch.

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "cleanup" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:16:10 -0600

And.. a good time was had by All…at least by most…Just think.. Blue Ocktober Skies!!!!!! 😀

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "rocket launch" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:16:00 -0600

From what Joe said Skubbydo will be @ launch tommorow. He may have some reloads of his supplier, probably no areotech, I ordered mine early cause Joe said he was heading out, and would not be @ North site launch…. Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "5-7-11 launch" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:15:05 -0600

For those who missed it, A Good Time Was Had By All !!!!!!At least DeBelle and I had an exceptional day. A big Thank You to all, who help set up and clean up at day end. And to our… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Go For Launch" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:15:05 -0600

Coulda, shoulda, Just checked in. Was able to haul trailer up but thought that was all ready in the works. WAS not sure if we were going to get go ahead for launch. Will be there by 7:30ish to help… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Fire Danger Too Damn High!!!" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:14:35 -0600

Common sense prevails…to cancel this April launch…. maybe next month……or maybe go South ,,,,till advised of safe conditions. 🙁

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "missing 12/4/10 launch" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:44 -0600

Will be on the road during Dec 4 launch. Maybe weather will cooperate so I can be @ New Year launch. Blue Skies everyone.

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "ET- I'm outa here!" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:44 -0600

Very logical Joe. I did think about it for a moment however. I guess the so called offical report is jet contrail. Still weird. Guess one would have had to observed it in real time to draw own determination. ET… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Where there's smoke...." -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:43 -0600

😯 I heard that also about a mariners warning. I still think it was a missle of some variety.Or, one heck of an atmospheric condition to create a contrail to last that long while a jet plane crosses over the… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Radio talk show - Bear?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:43 -0600

Was listening to Fox News Radio out of Ft. Collins/Wellington this am. Heard “Bear” call in and talk about California off shore launch and our Club and our launches. Anyone else hear it? Now I hear Rush talking about… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Looking foreward to next year." -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:39 -0600

Common sense prevails on cancelling November launch. 2011 will be even better. Snow dance starts early every morning now. Lots of moisture needs to fall. Build Build 😀

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "November launch- Atlas-North sites" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:38 -0600

Sounds like both sites out of picture for any launches until snow is on the ground.Got message from Jeffery Joe 😯 there is a meeting on Nov 14 in Littleton at one of the libraries.Is that one we should all… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "North site Conditions" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:38 -0600

3dogs, Not good message in your smoke about the “dire ” conditions at North Site on the Pawnee. Maybe we might reconsider ( Olde Hole in Ground) Atlas site for November launch of smoke’n fire sticks?????Maybe Chief Jeffery Joe might… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "North site launch-Nov" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:37 -0600

Is John(3Dogs) part Pawnee? Sounds like a good name. And very trust worthy and reliable. Does he camp in teepe or paleface tent or hogon on wheels? Maybe he will send smoke signals as to conditions at North site. 😕

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Cleanup" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:25 -0600

Mussleman… you dog. We got your number. You owe us.Let’s see… How about after launch refreshments, I mean the Good Stuff,for the cleanup crew that DID make It out of bed, to be there!!!!How about.. Our first good weather… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Cleanup" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:25 -0600

😀 Bruce, got it covered. We cleaned everything fairly well, made new connectors and some new clips, shipshape and secured, for next launch, whenever that occurs.Do a jig for November launch and hope for alot of moisture, maybe a light… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "OKtoberfest- Scrub-High Fire Danger" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:24 -0600

Bad news about Oktoberfest. But wise and common sense prevails the itch to launch birds.It has been so dry and with grass growth in early Spring and drying out,excellent idea to cancel Oktoberfest. Besides, we have other fine places to… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "How dry was it here outside of Berthoud, Co" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:24 -0600

Just for general info, I have recorded the driest month precip. total for the month of Sept. since I have been living here SW of Berthoud.32 yrs.0.07″ of precip.! normal is 1.24″! So it is dry out there! State wide… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Trailer-Equipment cleanup" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:24 -0600

I’ll call DeBelle, let him know about cleanup, We will be there. Bring any cleaning rags, green pads, simple green etc, you might wish to contribute for the cause. Do we need to bring anything else? 😯 . Joe is… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Oktoberfest-Cleanup" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:22 -0600

Octoberfest 2010 is cancelled…. Cleanup this Sunday, Oct. 3rd @9am. @ Mr Ed’s place.

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Any hurry to have cleanup party?" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:20 -0600

I guess they(Chili Blasters) and everyone else(vendors)needs a little green spread abouts. I assume we will have a equipment cleanup in mid October….. maybe or wait till next Spring. Guess we are in no rush. I got some… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Chili Blast" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:19 -0600

I have a question. Why do they charge $35 for participate at their Chili Blast? Do they have some high exspenses? Just wondering. Maybe some of you who attend might fill me in. That’s one reseaon… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Precip." -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:19 -0600

8) I am a CoCoRaHS weather observer also. I see from morning reports from around the state, that we received some good moisture in some places. Too bad more was not received up on the Pawnee. 0.03″ here SW of… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Crows feather" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:18 -0600

I must be a few crow feathers Southeast of Musselman.(West of Co4&23 LarimerCo.)We have lived out in this area for over 30yrs.We learned early on to adjust our life style, to prevent fire damage. We had a burn a… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Drought - Weather Conditions-Fire Danger" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:12:17 -0600

An eye on the weather conditions for our area and common sense will tell us if we can schedule a launch for Ocktoberfest. I think we will know, when in reasonable and in a timely manner, if conditions are safe…. Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Arkansas is open, fair to good" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:09:33 -0600

I went down on Arkansas a week back, had lots of fun, not many folks out there. Got some keepers. Hey we need some new photos or videos in our album. Does anyone have some new rockets in the works?… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Smoke and Dust eventually disappears or settles." -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:08:44 -0600

Hi All, After the shock and soreness goes away, reality creeps back in, and common sense hopefully takes over.We did what we could, and done what we did with this event.We all learned some things from this fire.We have done… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "fire rakes" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:08:42 -0600

Yep saw these in Alaska, at a hardware store. Very common in rural area stores. They work well, strong. Can’t use rubber on flappers of course.I like these rakes and the wire broom brushes we did have, or kind we… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "25 gallon Poly Tank with 12vpump and spray wond" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:08:42 -0600

I have a 25 gallon Polytank I use for spraying aroud my property. Retardant could be added. I put it in the back of my 97′ S10 Chevy 4×4. Hook it to my battery, with remote toggle switch. Gets me… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Rocket Launch Cancelled 11-7-09" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:08:01 -0600

Hi All, Sunday’s launch 11-8-09,is cancelled due to high fire danger. Keep checking site for further developements as to next scheduled launches. JJoe will be contacting us to let us know. Keep tuned…..

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "September 09 Cleanup & New Rocket photos" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:07:16 -0600

A big Thanks!!!!! to MR Ed for hosting cleanup and the grilled dogs. We got it all done in short order. Thanks to all who were there and helped out. 🙂 Sherm… P>S> as for new site photo…Kadoos maybe change… Read more»

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Cleanup 9-19-09" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:07:06 -0600

DeBelle and Sherman with bring hot water for cleanup trough. Hotchacha!!

Ken Sherman replied to the topic "Mayhem 2009" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:05:59 -0600

We stayed till noon Saturday, the left when rain wasn’t letting up.DeBelle and I are heading back up early Monday morning if weather improves. Wonder what the road is like after we get in gate heading down to site? Ken… Read more»

Ken Sherman posted a new topic "Equipment, Trailer Cleanup" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:45:27 -0600

Any thought about maybe an equipment cleanup before winter sets in??? Or are we waiting for after new year and early Spring?

Ken Sherman posted a new topic "Oktoberfest???????" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:45:26 -0600

Hi, Have not heard anything official. But, I think Joe said it’s cancelled this year. Weather, floods etc . Probably not a good time to have it.Maybe November@ Atlas

Ken Sherman posted a new topic "Good Day to all, Been Awhile.." -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:45:19 -0600

Howdy to all. been a long time since a post. Thanks to all for your imput and comments,etc. Thanks to Joe for all that you do, and have done…Hoping for a good year, we may get lucky and receive some… Read more»

Ken Sherman posted a new topic "Ocktoberfest ??" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:44:59 -0600

Woke @5:30am to fairly high winds of 20- 35mph gusts of wind here Southwest of Berthoud. So I’m thinking I will wait till Monday to head up to launch. Weather report sounds better so far for then. Winds may die… Read more»

Ken Sherman posted a new topic "cleanup 9-18-11" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:44:57 -0600

call or email Joe or Ed, I don’t feel comfortable posting address or phone # here,Or am I too carefull? 😕

Ken Sherman posted a new topic "cleanup 9-18-11 @ MR.Ed's...." -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:44:57 -0600

Count on Warren D and I being there.

Ken Sherman posted a new topic "Joe check email" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:44:55 -0600

Really cool cockpit autorotation of Discovery. Hey Joe also check your email, I ordered some engines for Aug. Launch now being you won’t be at this event.

Ken Sherman posted a new topic "Cleanup before Mayhem???" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:44:49 -0600

ASAP time and date for equipment cleanup, before Mayhem?

Ken Sherman posted a new topic "Are We Launching In November ???" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:44:38 -0600

It sure would be nice if all conditions allowed for burning some AP this next weekend. Maybe we will get lucky….. At least we have clean equipment…. Just waiting to get dirty with AP smoke.. I can smell it now……….. Read more»

Ken Sherman posted a new topic "Sept. Launch 9/11/10" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:44:36 -0600

Conditions were mild this morning at North Launch Site. Slight wind @7:30am, wind did pickup by 8:30am. Launch area greener than last year at this time, however grass was 12″ tall in areas, with seeded heads that are dry. Good… Read more»

Ken Sherman posted a new topic "Anyone going up to North Site before noon, 5/27/10" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:44:27 -0600

Hey, Towing up trailer, want to know road conditions by noon if anyone heading up early. Stubby 970-443-1926

Ken Sherman posted a new topic "Is there anyone heading up real early to Pawnee.5/27/10" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:44:27 -0600

Hey, like to know road conditions into site if anyone is up early,before noon. Stubby. 970-443-1926. Towing trailer…

Ken Sherman posted a new topic "Sunday Lauch Canaelled" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:44:11 -0600

Hi All, Sunday’s launch, 11-8-09, is cancelled due to high fire danger, check back as to scheduled launch dates. Joe will be letting us know….

Ken Sherman posted a new topic "September 2009 Equipmet Cleanup Before Oktoberfest????" -

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:44:04 -0600

Hi,Understand date for equipment cleanup is Sept 19th @ 9am @ Ed’s place? Stubby