Saturday #2 August 21st 2010
Serbia - Host Hotel - Irig

	George Gassaway
Goody Bags for the Contestants IMG_9400.JPG	Box of Motors shipped from the US IMG_9402.JPG	The Woebkenbergs Arrive! IMG_9410.JPG	Slurping some internet in the Lobby IMG_9413.JPG
	Everyone is here now. The Woebkenbergs, and Kevin Johnson. The hotel wi-fi is poor, and only works in the lobby. So that is putting a crimp into things regarding sending photos. We got bags of goodies such as a shirt, cap, program, and so forth. When the contestant bags were distributed, Jon Stenberg also brought out the big box of motors that had been shipped over from the US (legally) and some other motors and practice reloads that had been bought from European distributors.  That does not include special motors such as Czech Deltas and Serbian motors that were delivered at the WSMC. Some took the afternoon easy, others worked on models or gear to prepare. Also, engines were tested today. All the engines passed, including some S8 motors a few of us had been concerned about. Then we had dinner at the hotel, as part of the meals all WSMC participants eat. At that time, Mary Roberts of Estes Industries gave each person in the U.S. group a special Estes commemorative pin for the 2010  WSMC. Tomorrow (Sunday) is practice day. And Sunday night, opening Ceremonies which are set to run from 8 PM to 12 Midnight. Since I am flying S8E/P Monday, I will need as much sleep as I can get, so I will not be able to post a report about the opening ceremonies. And I cannot be sure we will be back from practice in time for me to do any report or photos before we have to leave for the opening ceremonies. I'll try, but no guarantees. - George
Motor Testing (all batches of motors at the WSMC events are tested for tolerance compliance) IMG_9417.jpg			Motor Testing? IMG_9423.JPG
The Slovokian team arrives with a Cool Van (you know you want one) IMG_9431.JPG			Dinner is a communcal event each night IMG_9434.JPG
At the Host Hotel Termal in Irig IMG_9436.JPG	WSMC 2010 Poster IMG_9442.JPG	Another Poster IMG_9444.JPG	Team Roster for the USA IMG_9445.JPG

	James Duffy
	Here is a photo of Chris Flanigan (with his) 1/70 scale N1 model, which he has entered in the S7 Scale event. (upper left)   Here is a photo of my (James Duffy's) 1/24 scale Bumper WAC model, which is entered in the S5C Scale Altitude event. (Upper Right)   The judges (are) looking over the scale entries this afternoon.  Scale altitude birds are on the center table, and scale entries line the walls. (Bottom Left)   The judges are (l-r): Stuart Lodge, Ion Guzu, and Oleg Horosh..  Note the Soyuz entries near the back corner, along with Chris Flanigan's N1. (Bottom Right)
Chris Flanigan with his N1 for S7 Scale			James Duffy's Bumper WAC for S5C
The Scale Room and Scale Judges			Judges Stuart Lodge, Ion Guzu, and Oleg Horosh. (left to right)

Saturday Morning August 21st 2010
Serbia - Host Hotel - Belgrade to Irig

	George Gassaway
Breakfast at the Crystal Hotel in Belgrade IMG_9374.JPG	On the buss to Irig IMG_9379.JPG	Local Scenery IMG_9380.JPG	Someone is Happy to be half way around the world flying Rockets! IMG_9383.JPG
	Got breakfast at the Crystal Hotel in Belgrade, before taking a bus to the contest site in Irig. We are now at the hotel Termal, in Irig. As I type this, it is too early to check in yet. We last heard that the Woebkenbergs were in Paris, waiting for the flight into Belgrade. A bus will go to pick them up. Kevin Kuczek's luggage was found in Chicago, due to be delivered to the Hotel Termal late tonight or Sunday morning. John Hoccheimer's luggage was found and he has it now. - George Gassaway
Unloading from the bus IMG_9387.JPG
Waiting around for Check In IMG_9391.JPG	Trip Barber, NAR President, Sanding Fins IMG_9394.JPG	A Lobby Poster for arriving contestants? IMG_9395.JPG	Hotel Lobby Waiting for Check-in using the Wifi IMG_9397.JPG