Royal Rangers of Southern Nevada

     
2008 Royal Ranger Rocket Day
     

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We found ourselves on the lakebed south of Boulder City with lots of open sky.
     
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Okay, so we have to share the sky . . . but we have - ROCKETS!!
     
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And we are getting ready to launch, everybody is waiting with anticipation.
     
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Countdowns complete -- Launches in progress.
     
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Single launches. multiple launches and special launches, including the gravity assisted potty.
     
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Cruising through the air with the greatest of ease - after the booster cuts out.
     
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Chasing down the rockets after launch is almost as much fun as sending them up.
     
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And a fun day was had by all.
     
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