Re: Re: West Baden

From: William D. gowen <wdgowen_at_gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 15:12:31 -0400

I went to pick up my A6 after my last flight and couldn't find it. I
finally asked a nearby spectator where it was and he pointed to a
crumpled ball of balsa and condenser paper on the floor. Someone
(possibly me) had stepped on it.

On 4/8/2014 3:07 PM, Jake Palmer wrote:
> Mike,
>
> I remember cringing when your model was snapped in half at last year's
> competition. While I'm sure signs would help, I think the only real
> solution is to physically put yourself between guests and the model.
> I made sure I was under my model at the end of every flight, and I
> strategically placed myself so that none of the spectators could get
> to it as it landed.
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 11:01 AM, <mkirda_at_sbcglobal.net
> <mailto:mkirda_at_sbcglobal.net>> wrote:
>
> Nick is talking about the guest who despite me saying:
> " Please don't move. Don't touch it, just let it fall. Stop, stop,
> stop, stop, stop!" Loud crunch noise as he grabs my best motor
> stick and crunches it in two places.
>
> I guess I needed to say "stop" six times. Same thing happened to
> me last year.
> I don't get angry in their face - they have no idea that I might
> have 20 hours invested in that part. But it sure the heck is
> frustrating. Signage would help immensely. And a "High Time so
> far" sign.
>
> Regards.
> Mike Kirda
>
>
>
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