SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1/Thaicom-6 Pad Thai Party Thread

[Sesquipedalian]

What's the purpose of the party threads? I understood it to be a place to let off steam before and during big events, keeping the update and discussion threads on topic. Where's the line for off-topic or Chris-angering on these?

Party threads don't get deleted after they run their course, but the "choose a name" pun thread did, so I'm guessing the line is somewhere in there.

[dcporter]

What's the purpose of the party threads? I understood it to be a place to let off steam before and during big events, keeping the update and discussion threads on topic. Where's the line for off-topic or Chris-angering on these?

Party threads don't get deleted after they run their course, but the "choose a name" pun thread did, so I'm guessing the line is somewhere in there.

=) I chatted with Chris about it; the understanding I came away with was that the party thread should be a place for shenanigans to let off steam, rather than a place whose shenanigans encourage further shenanigans.

[411rocket]

What's the purpose of the party threads? I understood it to be a place to let off steam before and during big events, keeping the update and discussion threads on topic. Where's the line for off-topic or Chris-angering on these?

Party threads don't get deleted after they run their course, but the "choose a name" pun thread did, so I'm guessing the line is somewhere in there.

=) I chatted with Chris about it; the understanding I came away with was that the party thread should be a place for shenanigans to let off steam, rather than a place whose shenanigans encourage further shenanigans.

That threads sole purpose, was to get party thread name suggestions. Chris did say, that it would be deleted afterwards, which is fine, as far as I am concerned.

[kirghizstan]

A preview of the how the fairing will look, as painted with Pad Thai? 

look better with this

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/03/06/84/90/0003068490906_300X300.jpg

[The Roadie]

How about a spicy red nose?

[QuantumG]

while we wait...

[Prober]

while we wait...

oh I can just imagine the complaints the mods will get from this video

[Joffan]

That thread's sole purpose was to get party thread name suggestions. Chris did say that it would be deleted afterwards, which is fine, as far as I am concerned.

As the originator of that thread, deletion was also fine by me - it had no particular historical or reference value. Its main purpose was keeping name suggestions (four pages in the end I believe) off the discussion thread.

Also speaking as the creator of the first party thread (he said modestly), most of those have only marginal reference value after the event... but sentimentally, they're nice to keep. I think we probably expect a party thread a little too far in advance of the event these days - they tend to droop a bit waiting for the actual launch day.

[Jcc]

How about a spicy red nose?

You know they just closed the Sriracha factory due to smell complaints, that bottle is the last of the world's supply.

[Avron]

while we wait...

oh I can just imagine the complaints the mods will get from this video

The full listing is better.. some quotes are classic ..

"I always kind of think of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory when someone mentions the space elevator. "

"So, unless you're a mushroom, you're out of luck"

http://shitelonsays.com/

[QuantumG]

while we wait...

oh I can just imagine the complaints the mods will get from this video

The full listing is better.. some quotes are classic ..

"I always kind of think of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory when someone mentions the space elevator. "

"So, unless you're a mushroom, you're out of luck"

http://shitelonsays.com/

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[Avron]

while we wait...

oh I can just imagine the complaints the mods will get from this video

The full listing is better.. some quotes are classic ..

"I always kind of think of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory when someone mentions the space elevator. "

"So, unless you're a mushroom, you're out of luck"

http://shitelonsays.com/

This is why you should vote.

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voted, not easy to see.

Some are so true "if you can show people that there is a way, then there is plenty of will. "

[Comga]

while we wait...

oh I can just imagine the complaints the mods will get from this video

Nah, Why complain?  That was done terrifically.  I really enjoyed it.  Even a great choice of background music.  Thank you QG!

[RocketMan321]

I am hearing rumors of a static fire on Christmas day and launch on New Year's Eve.

[Maciej Olesinski]

I am hearing rumors of a static fire on Christmas day and launch on New Year's Eve.

Funny!










NOT!

[smoliarm]

I am hearing rumors of a static fire on Christmas day and launch on New Year's Eve.

Oh, then - during countdown - we might see reindeer dancing with unicorns in the flame duct
 

[kevin-rf]

Mmmm... Grilled Venison...

[smoliarm]

Mmmm... Grilled Venison...

Well, actually, I was talking about something unseen, unheard, you know, sublime ...
But, changing the subject your way - for the hot fire on Christmas day, they'll see some ducks in the flame duct. With apples and unicorns, of course 

[jimvela]

Mmmm... Grilled Venison...

I've had dibs for years now on Unicorn steaks...

It has been a regular occurrence for me in this industry to work all manner and types of holidays- it sucks, but can also be a grand adventure.  I hope that SpaceX' crews don't end up working the two holidays, but I'll raise a glass to them in commiseration if they do!

[Antares]

Builds camaraderie, though, especially when your boss is funding the holiday dinners.