11-29-08 Nana Heads 3: Tiara Bob & The Dreamboats Reunion Cruise CONT'D THREAD #10!

[jollyg]

Nasa channel ?

Hello......Idaho???!!

 

[jollyg]

My DH has it on right now. You can also watch it from their web site.

Ok Greg it is on the Nasa channel I am watching it right now

I don't get the NASA channel....I did find it on the KSC website though!!

 

[Good hands Man]

I was just pickin. Yea you have to have sat TV to get it

 

[jollyg]

It's too bad everyone on the board cannot be here to watch the launch!

I'd love to be there!!

I talked to my wife and we're going to plan another trip back to watch a launch before its retired.

I waited to long for my ride on the Concorde.....I won't make the same mistake.

 

[tigger-too]

40 minutes and counting (not including built in holds)

 

[Good hands Man]

so whats the deal Steve is it just delayed 40 minutes

 

[tigger-too]

I'd love to be there!!

I talked to my wife and we're going to plan another trip back to watch a launch before its retired.

I waited to long for my ride on the Concorde.....I won't make the same mistake.

There are only a few launches left and each one is that more special so there are lots of people here to watch. Lisarae and I have brought friends from out of town to the river to watch the launch.

 

[tigger-too]

so whats the deal Steve is it just delayed 40 minutes

The shuttle has built-in holds to test equipment and give some time in case something is not right. Some of the holds last a few minutes while some last 1/2 an hour. The last built in hold is at T-5 minutes. So, the countdown clock may be at T-20 minutes but it is really 40 minutes to launch. I hope that was not too confusing!

 

[tigger-too]

Right now it is T-9 minutes and holding (the launch is 30 minutes from now) and all looks good for the launch!

 

[Good hands Man]

There are only a few launches left and each one is that more special so there are lots of people here to watch. Lisarae and I have brought friends from out of town to the river to watch the launch.

OK I know this sounds dumb what are they replacing shuttle with another shuttle right?

 

[Good hands Man]

The shuttle has built-in holds to test equipment and give some time in case something is not right. Some of the holds last a few minutes while some last 1/2 an hour. The last built in hold is at T-5 minutes. So, the countdown clock may be at T-20 minutes but it is really 40 minutes to launch. I hope that was not too confusing!

OK gotcha

 

[tigger-too]

By the way, expect a few NASA gifts from Lisarae and I when we have our meet and greet!

 

[jollyg]

Lisarae and I have brought friends from out of town to the river to watch the launch.

I guess that makes you my new best friend!!

 

[lvstitch]

The shuttle has built-in holds to test equipment and give some time in case something is not right. Some of the holds last a few minutes while some last 1/2 an hour. The last built in hold is at T-5 minutes. So, the countdown clock may be at T-20 minutes but it is really 40 minutes to launch. I hope that was not too confusing!

Sounds like you have to be a rocket scientist to figure it out...sorry couldn't resist


Wow, I was just looking at prices for our cruise, they haven't gone up all the much and first and second seating is still available. Plus you can still pick your room. I have never seen it this empty this close. Nanas will for sure rule the ship

 

[tigger-too]

OK I know this sounds dumb what are they replacing shuttle with another shuttle right?

Not a dumb question at all. The shuttle is set to retire sometime around 2010-2011 (depending on congressional funding and President-Elect Obama's space manafest). The replacement is a rocket system which resembles the old Apollo rocket (single stack with a capsule on top). This new vehicle is called Constellation. It is the only way to get to the moon and Mars.

 

[tigger-too]

Uh-oh. There may be an issue which may delay launch.

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Sounds like you have to be a rocket scientist to figure it out...sorry couldn't resist


Wow, I was just looking at prices for our cruise, they haven't gone up all the much and first and second seating is still available. Plus you can still pick your room. I have never seen it this empty this close. Nanas will for sure rule the ship

Due to the bad economy they havnt been filling their ships or their theme parks like last year. Thats why the great deal for buying a 7 day and getting the 3 day for $99 and if you go on line there are lots of WDW specials too.

If things dont improve by next year expect lots more specials for both places Our 14 day in 2010 isnt much more than some 7 day cruises accept for the airfare.

 

[tigger-too]

Due to the bad economy they havnt been filling their ships or their theme parks like last year. Thats why the great deal for buying a 7 day and getting the 3 day for $99 and if you go on line there are lots of WDW specials too.

If things dont improve by next year expect lots more specials for both places Our 14 day in 2010 isnt much more than some 7 day cruises accept for the airfare.

What 14 day cruise are you going on in 2010?

 

[Good hands Man]

Uh-oh. There may be an issue which may delay launch.

Oh No!!! I hope not

 

[mom x4 grandma x4]

Uh-oh. There may be an issue which may delay launch.

That seems to happen alot. We use to watch about 3 to 5 seconds after launch from our house and see the shuttle. Night launches are my favorite because they show up so much better.
I miss living in Florida, loved to watch the launches.