NEMROC 2007
For a galaxy of fun!

All around, it was a wonderful, if not weird (weather wise) weekend!

NEMROC '07 was lightly attended but that didn't stop us from having a simply wonderful time with friends and family at this annual rocketry gathering.  Originating in the 1980's, NEMROC ran for 10 years before disappearing for over a decade.  With the help of CMASS, FlisKits, and dozens of hard working volunteers we were able to bring it back 3 years ago, and the tradition continues!

With about 40-50 folks attending, representing all age groups and skill levels, there was no lack of things for them to see and do from build sessions, seminars, chats and even hot dogs.

It was great to see Cosmodrome Rocketry there along with HobbyTown USA (Nashua store) and FlisKits, giving everyone a very wide array of items to purchase.  It was also wonderful meeting up with old friends again such as Glenn Avalear and Dick Nelson (of Pearl River Mod-Roc and D-Nelson Tomahawk fame!).  FlisKits donated 20 each of our new Nanite kit, Whatchamacallit kits, and Triple Threat kits to be given out to each registered guest.  Needless to say, the Nanite's went quick!

It was a wonderful venue for FlisKits to announce their newest kit, the MttM Nanite slide wing rocket glider, as well as to show off the many new kits and ideas that will be coming out of FlisKits in the coming months and quarters.

Day 1 was the conference day.  With a hurricane whipping up the coast the rain and winds were strong and non-stop, but we were safe and warm inside the school.  Day 2 was the all day sport launch.  We had expected mild winds and moderate warmth.  We were met with strong gusts, steady wind and nippy temperatures, but that didn't dissuade us one bit!  

We started out flying very slowly, usually only 1 or 2 rockets filling the 11 available pads, but that changed and before long the pads were full and the line was forming.  Heck, I got about 10 flights in myself, with my Decaffeinator being the only model I wanted to fly that didn't!

The photo album at the left gives you a glimpse into the fun that was had in Amesbury this past weekend.  Clicking on a thumbnail will bring up a full size (low res) image in this frame.  If you see a picture you like and would like a full size version, just send me an email with the filename and I will get it right out to you!

Enjoy!