On our way to the launch us 3 very white dudes were stopped for questioning. Do you own this 1-800-RVRENTALs vehicle? No,... we rented it. Are you US citizens? No, but we're hoping to get some CA drivers licenses. Where are you heading? (CA? DUH!) PlasterCity for a rocket launch. [blank stare]. The tall skinny dude in the back notices 3 agents staring in the back window at the 17' tall tomahawk fincan. Where are you coming from? A quick look at the map indicated Arizona was the only state this freeway ran from. I'm just glad they didn't ask our favorite color.
Ok, so we get to the launch and while watching the flights, this SUV comes driving across the flight line and all the leads to the launchers. I didn't make out the department from the sign on the door, but all I could think of was what an ass. Are all these guys like that?
Oh, and while taking the trash out later, I spotted some kids pushing dad's gas powered 'tank cart' (for hauling nitrous bottles to the far pads). They were pushing because the 'agent' said it didn't have a atv sticker. Let me describe this cart to you. Perforated angle iron frame bolted together, vertical all thread steering column. Fixed all thread rear axel and 5 hp B&S. Pneumatic hand-truck wheels. Just because the kids were driving it, it's an ATV. So I asked if he had a spare riding mower housing, but I'm guessing you guys have to license those too.
Joel. phx Glad to be back in the land of the free....