LAUNCH CONTROL KIT

Well, I went overboard and spent about $65 on making my own launch control kit. I started out by using a doorbell as what completes the circuit. However, I went with a light switch :P I'd post the schematics, but its basically like wiring up a light switch and a light-bulb. My power source is a cheap wal-mart utility battery. Looking forward to launching that E engine! Bastard engine cost me 15$!! So it better be good! If I had more time, I'd get in to mixing my own propellant. But I'd probably blow myself up and horribly disfigure my body with scars! So I'll stick to buying ... For now ;) Perhaps I'll befriend more weapon tech ppl - and get the scoop on cheap chemicals - MWAHAHAHA

Anyhow, I'm fixing up the chutes for the "Mad Pirate", Got a bigger chute for the payload, to compensate for the added weight. If this works as well as I hope, I'll be building a 2-stage rocket. :) Hopefully I'll be launching on Thursday or Friday.

NEW PICTURES

Posted new pics at Skitch!

THE SOUND OF RAIN

The sound of rain
Smashing upon the deck
Leaving in its wake
Streaming trickles of fate.

To bead upon a window
To gather as a puddle
To wash a final blow
To nourish what lies below

The sound of rain
Mesmerizing captivating
Hypnotic drums stain
The painful flash of days lost in vain

To bathe in its drops
To let emotions erupt
To let the calm subdue
To sleep to its tune

The sound of rain
Crashes outside again
Once to remind me of my home
Twice to remind me of a lost home

This the sound of rain.