Very nice to meet you here as well, Red Leg. It seems as though we share many of the same past times, and great past times they are. I am a lowly Chemistry teacher in a small public school here in PA. Been teaching for seven years now, started straight out of college. I am proud to admit that I have yet to lose a student as well...only had to use the eyewash station one time in my career, and that was no big deal. No explosions (except the ones that I make on purpose). No matter the age, the old hydrogen and oxygen balloon really is an attention getter. Can't wait to go flyfishing as well, I've had little time to tie here this winter...our first child (a girl) is on her way (March 17). I am trying to find time to work on a new project, as you can see. Maybe this Spring or hopefully earlier. Stay in touch, it's pretty rare to find two crazies like ourselves in the same place, and I look forward to hearing about your artillery experiences as well.
flyfisher