Dawn.

Lucerne Dry Lake.

Our intrepid explorers, John Van Norman and the very able Veni Van Norman, prepare the ship "YamIdoingthis??" for its journey of discovery...

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Whoops! Wrong channel!

It's John showing off his official Level 3 ROC Flight Card!

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The obligatory trudge across the lakebed - how come nobody loads the darn thing in the truck and drive it out there?

That's Kurt Gugisberg as the designated Honorary Sherpa.

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John prepares the ignitor for the Aerotech M1315 - we're not quite sure what Kurt is doing...

That's Steve Roberson's new trailer pad - pretty cool, isn't it?

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Get 'em up there boy!

Yee haaaa!

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Well, we think that John is either pausing to reflect on this most auspicious occasion...

...or, he is trying to hear his electronics beep...

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There we go - the "Classic Level 3 Pose"

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A kiss from Veni for luck!

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The standard reaction to a kiss from Veni...

...um, I mean, LIFTOFF!!!

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We'll let these two pictures speak for themselves...

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And now the best part - the sign off by your friendly neighborhood TAP member!

(jvn)