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Old 01-22-2013, 10:02 AM
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Default An announcement from Excelsior Rocketry and specifically Roachwerks

Due to the unbelievable arctic cold hitting Michigan this week I just cannot work out in my shop.

My two space heater just can't keep up.

The lathe tools tend to "suck" the heat right out of my hand.

And please...don't suggest gloves...not real safe to use on a lathe.

All custom nose cone orders will be delayed until it warms up just a bit. At least into double figures.

It's currently 4 degrees here plus winds gusting to 30 mph seem to find all of the cracks and openings in my shop!
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Old 01-22-2013, 10:23 AM
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Sandman, ever thought about becoming a "snowbird"?

Here's the dreadful weather we're having to deal with this week in Mobile...
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Old 01-22-2013, 10:50 AM
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Sandman, ever thought about becoming a "snowbird"?

Here's the dreadful weather we're having to deal with this week in Mobile...


NO!

It's only a few days a year.

Another issue just came up.

I will be "off line" for a day or two. I have to take my computer in to resolve some issues.

All current in house decal only order will go out today.
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Old 01-22-2013, 12:47 PM
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I have to take my computer in to resolve some issues.

Thats what happens when you can't stay off 'those' web sites
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Old 01-22-2013, 12:51 PM
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... It's currently 4 degrees here ...

Maybe I'll drive up to see you since it's 33% warmer up there.
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Old 01-22-2013, 01:05 PM
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It was an honest -4 degrees F in my area 15mi SW of Flint today when I got in car this morning. Warmed up to +1 at end of drive 50mi South. YUCK. Once retired I will NEVER see snow or cold temps ever again !!! Been here all my life and Winter in Michigan STILL SUCKS !

Honestly was hoping the announcement from Roachwerks would be announcement of a new run of LJII kits !
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Old 01-22-2013, 01:13 PM
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Yes, you could stop by Gordy's and pick up a few of those LJII and bring some to me on your way down to SC to retire! It almost never snows here.

We are quite popular with retirees.

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Old 01-22-2013, 01:13 PM
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Due to the unbelievable arctic cold hitting Michigan this week I just cannot work out in my shop.

My two space heater just can't keep up.

The lathe tools tend to "suck" the heat right out of my hand.

And please...don't suggest gloves...not real safe to use on a lathe.

All custom nose cone orders will be delayed until it warms up just a bit. At least into double figures.

It's currently 4 degrees here plus winds gusting to 30 mph seem to find all of the cracks and openings in my shop!

One would think that with the PILES of loot you've made from selling decals, cones, and kits you would be able to build a super-insulated, centrally heated, Biltmore-sized workshop!

What do you blow all the money on?

Booze?

Girls?

Well, which is it? Is it both? It's BOTH--isn't it?

I knew it.

....and then you have the audacity to cry to us about it. Sheesh!
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Old 01-22-2013, 01:26 PM
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My Mother-in-law and Father-in-law just bought a house in Hobe Sound, FL.
They're still going back and forth between Florida and Indiana. They came back just in time for the single digit highs.
Perfect timing was never my Father-in-law's strong suit.
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Old 01-22-2013, 01:34 PM
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SC is not nearly warm ENOUGH in the Winter. SOUTHERN Florida (Ft. Myers or below) WILL be the destination.

ALMOST never snows is not good enough. I want to almost never see temps below 60 degrees F !
EVER seeing snow outside of a ski trip to the Rockies is NOT an option.
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