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#140
by
TrueBlueWitt
on 14 Dec, 2007 16:25
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I'm completely bummed that the launch was delayed.. we'll only be in FL through Jan 3rd
Although I do totally understand letting workers spend well deserved time with their families over the Holidays. This was my best shot to watch a shuttle launch.
Anyone know how to get cheap airline tickets that have flexible dates???
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#141
by
Martin FL
on 14 Dec, 2007 16:32
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TrueBlueWitt - 14/12/2007 11:25 AM
I'm completely bummed that the launch was delayed.. we'll only be in FL through Jan 3rd Although I do totally understand letting workers spend well deserved time with their families over the Holidays. This was my best shot to watch a shuttle launch.
Anyone know how to get cheap airline tickets that have flexible dates???
Phone Larry up (he's on the forum). He'll sort you out.
Flights,Hotels &
Cruises
1-877-291-0068
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#142
by
kibatme
on 14 Dec, 2007 19:15
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This will be my second 'crew guest' viewing, the first being STS-55. Wake up the kids. Get your wife excited. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Few people get as close to a shuttle launch as you will at the VIP location. It IS WORTH IT!
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#143
by
TrueBlueWitt
on 14 Dec, 2007 19:39
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Martin FL - 14/12/2007 12:32 PM
TrueBlueWitt - 14/12/2007 11:25 AM
I'm completely bummed that the launch was delayed.. we'll only be in FL through Jan 3rd Although I do totally understand letting workers spend well deserved time with their families over the Holidays. This was my best shot to watch a shuttle launch.
Anyone know how to get cheap airline tickets that have flexible dates???
Phone Larry up (he's on the forum). He'll sort you out.
Flights,Hotels &
Cruises
1-877-291-0068
Thanks,
Will give him a try.
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#144
by
trekkerjel
on 14 Dec, 2007 19:57
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I wish it were possible to pay for those, or get on some waiting list or lottery. I wish I knew the right people to see it from the VIP area. If I go, I'm going to wind up in Titusville most likely. Not awful, but I really want to see it closer and feel that rumble as loud and strong as possible.
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#145
by
TNCMAXQ
on 14 Dec, 2007 22:55
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I have to agree with those who say go to the VIP site, whatever the hour. There is nothing as exciting as being as close as you can be to the vehicle when it lifts off. That roar is a beautiful sound.
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#146
by
CTdave
on 15 Dec, 2007 04:17
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kimmern123 - 14/12/2007 10:20 AM
I'd definitely go. Think of this as something your son will always remember. You know "Once my dad took me to the Kennedy Space Center to see the space shuttle go up. Even better, we got to stay up in the middle of the night!!" 
Thanks! I read this (and the other responses) to my wife & she just agreed to go! I feel better as well. I just booked our flights.
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#147
by
el_nino
on 18 Dec, 2007 16:51
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anybody know if they are taking people out to the LC-39 observation gantry (where the two crawler ways split) on the bus tour today during the tanking test?
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#148
by
Jim
on 18 Dec, 2007 20:16
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el_nino - 18/12/2007 12:51 PM
anybody know if they are taking people out to the LC-39 observation gantry (where the two crawler ways split) on the bus tour today during the tanking test?
That would be closed for a test like this
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#149
by
on 22 Dec, 2007 13:02
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On my way to KSC this morning!!!! I'm sad that I won't get to see a launch, but I still plan to burn through over 1000 pictures while I'm there
Mainly reference shots of the Saturn V and Shuttle for the models I'm building.
Btw, I'll be in FL through the 3rd, does anyone know of any cool events/tours during that time that might justify a second day at KSC?
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#150
by
Rocket Nut
on 26 Dec, 2007 10:48
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CTdave - 11/12/2007 12:35 PM
Last Saturday, we stumbled upon "Ron Jon's Cape Caribe" resort. WOW, what a cool place! It has all sorts of kids activities like a water park with a giant slide, lazy river, fountain area with water jets everywhere, tiki bar & everything you could want. It's a time share place but they do rent villas by the day. It's on the beach near the Port Canaveral inlet.
I'm booking flights today in hopes for a launch on the 2nd or 3rd as well. Our NASA invitations are good for when ever 122 goes up
David
If you stay at the Ron Jon resort again, and are there for a Tuesday evening, be sure to check out the Wild Animal Show. And if you do, stop to say 'hello' to the handler with the grey beard...that would be me.
http://handsonwildlife.org/photogallery.htmCheers,
Larry
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#151
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on 26 Dec, 2007 19:13
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Hey, I drove right past the wildlife business on Route 50 as I was heading to Epcot as an activity that Saturnday when the Shuttle was scrub
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#152
by
CTdave
on 26 Dec, 2007 20:39
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lunarrv15 - 26/12/2007 2:13 PM
Hey, I drove right past the wildlife business on Route 50 as I was heading to Epcot as an activity that Saturnday when the Shuttle was scrub
Our "plan B" was MGM studios on Friday and "plan C" was Epcot on Saturday as well.
Larry, how about getting us a "friends with the entertainment" discount? I'm scheduled to fly down with the family on January 7th but have not made room reservations ......yet.
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#153
by
CTdave
on 26 Dec, 2007 20:41
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#154
by
Rocket Nut
on 27 Dec, 2007 00:20
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CTdave - 26/12/2007 4:39 PM
Larry, how about getting us a "friends with the entertainment" discount? I'm scheduled to fly down with the family on January 7th but have not made room reservations ......yet.
Unable to do that. I couldn't even get a discount for my kids who stayed there over Christmas. We arent actually affiliated with the resort, we just present the shows.
I'm there every Monday morning for the welcome meeting and show promo, then I help set up the show and handle assigned animals during the show on Tuesdays during the slow season...we add a show on Thursdays during the high season which is usually from about april to october.
Two gators and a giant tortoise are spending the night in my garage tonight and a possum is staying in the guest bedroom tonight. We will take them to the shows tomorrow, then they go back to the jungle tomorrow after the late show.
I hope I can see you at the show.
I got a new 100mm spotting scope for christmas and have to get a camera adaptor before the launch. I sure hope the launch is on a nice clear day!
Cheers,
Larry
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#155
by
CTdave
on 27 Dec, 2007 20:09
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Well with todays reports on Atlantis & the problems, it looks like I have to cancel my January flight plans. We flew to FL for the scrubs & changed tickets three times while there & then bought tickets to go back for the Jan 10th launch.
I can only imagine what it's costing NASA & everyone else involved. Yeikes!
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#156
by
asyd12
on 03 Jan, 2008 13:08
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10 of us going down to Florida Jan 5-13 2008. Already purchased Launch Viewing Tickets for the 10th of Jan. Since that got scrubbed for the 10th, Do I stand any chance at all of seeing this for the 10-13th of January? Thanks all.. I am not happy about all this.. You would almost think this is NASA's first launch.
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#157
by
rdale
on 03 Jan, 2008 13:24
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There will not be a launch in January. I'll leave the last line of your post to stand on its own merit :>
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#158
by
Chris Bergin
on 03 Jan, 2008 13:35
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asyd12 - 3/1/2008 2:08 PM
10 of us going down to Florida Jan 5-13 2008. Already purchased Launch Viewing Tickets for the 10th of Jan. Since that got scrubbed for the 10th, Do I stand any chance at all of seeing this for the 10-13th of January? Thanks all.. I am not happy about all this.. You would almost think this is NASA's first launch.
Absolutely no chance of a launch in that timeframe, and hasn't been for some time. Looking like sometime in Feb.
"I am not happy about all this.. You would almost think this is NASA's first launch....."
...of the year. I assume, given you're new to the site (welcome, by the way) - so you'll soon gain an understanding and respect for the problem and the efforts to fix it during your stay.
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#159
by
ChrisC
on 03 Jan, 2008 21:39
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Anticipating the inevitable questions about launch times, here is Bill Harwood's launch windows table for January:
http://www.cbsnews.com/network/news/space/122/122windows.htmlLooks like it'll be sunset or early evening.
Now, let's see how long it takes for a newbie to post "what time would it launch on day X?"
Update: it took four minutes, over in the processing thread
Although I do totally understand letting workers spend well deserved time with their families over the Holidays. This was my best shot to watch a shuttle launch.
