cocheese 0 #1 July 11, 2005 Been wanting to see one since day 1. I missed seeing a launch or landing by 1 or 2 days several times.Looks like i'll miss this one too. Whaaaa.So how awesome is it ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derekbox 0 #2 July 11, 2005 I saw it from freefall once. At night. Quite breathe taking. Was my second night jump. I guess suffering through all this insane summer heat of Florida does have its occasional payoffs... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchYourStep 0 #3 July 11, 2005 My SO actually has a ticket to the shuttle launch. She did an intern for NASA a two summers ago and has kept close ties with them, which has paid off. She is really excited about it. I'll post some of her pictures when she gets them. She just hopes it launches Wednesday or Thursday because she isn't going to stick around for the Saturday and Tuesday windows. "You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meux 0 #4 July 11, 2005 MY dad worked in the space program, so I've been watching rockets all my life. When I saw the first one go up back in 81 I was overwhelmed. It is awesome!!Not like the saturn launcher at all. Gotta love those saturns, but STS has a certain sound and look that nothing else comes close to. I'd highly recommend seeing it. Take your rig and make some jumps at Skydive Space Center which is right there. Also go through the visitors center at the Space Center, very cool stuff. Those are some brave people to sit on top of that thing. Mo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #5 July 11, 2005 Seems like we're still on for this Wednesday _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #6 July 11, 2005 I watched the Challenger back in the 80's , was in 3rd grade I think. Have not seen one since and will not see one. Its a beautiful thing, going to space, but I wont jinx them by me watching.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #7 July 11, 2005 I've never seen lift-off in person, but I still always run outside to see it in the air. It's the coolest part about living in FL! It's always quite a surprise to hear the sonic boom when they come back too, it rattles the windows!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustChuteMeNow 0 #8 July 11, 2005 I have a brother in law that is an Astronaut and he has been up 5 or 6 times. It is way cool being family when they launch. I have been able to watch him launch twice and each time its a rush. Hopefully you will be able to see if happen soon.Think of how stupid the average person is and realize that statistically half of them are stupider than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor610 0 #9 July 11, 2005 I still always run outside to see it in the air. It's the coolest part about living in FL! It's always quite a surprise *** Way back when...I got my AFF rating in Clewiston, I still remember Bob Neely..."Hey Brimo, check out da shuttle dude...pretty cool huh brimo" You're right Skymama it is cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #10 July 11, 2005 Care to drop his name, I might know him...... I have two astronauts in my office right now, I'm sure they know him...... Buck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
