STS-133 Launch

Moonliner · 02-23-2011, 12:01 PM

So far everything looks good for the final launch of Space Shuttle Discovery tomorrow afternoon.

I fly down to Orlando this evening and board my bus to the cape at 6:00am tomorrow. If the shuttle launches on Thursday I'll get the added bonus of a day at Universal IOA on Friday.

I leave right after work making this officially the longest work day on record since June 6th 1944.

I'll be uploading photos live to my STS-133 album. It just has a test shot of my Blue-tooth headset for the moment but assuming I have signal at the cape it will start filling in tomorrow.

Disneyphile · 02-23-2011, 12:21 PM

Awesome! Have a wonderful time!

Moonliner · 02-23-2011, 05:15 PM

*sigh*

I am at the airport. 2.5hr no reason given delay. Which puts me in Orlando after my car rental desk closes. No good vacation goes unpunsihed.

innerSpaceman · 02-23-2011, 05:25 PM

That's rad. I tried a few times to see the Shuttle Launch when I was in Florida, but it was always delayed.

Finally launched while I was at Epcot, and it was neet to see a spaceship trail from FutureWorld as a vehicle blasted into Earth orbit.

Be sure to post photos and your impressions. I am so envious.

BarTopDancer · 02-23-2011, 05:28 PM

So jealous. I really should remember to either get up and watch or set my DVR to record.

Have a wonderful time!

€uroMeinke · 02-23-2011, 05:48 PM

My last chance was to see Apollo 13 launch. Saw the Saturn V being assembled but we moved before it went up. That thing was huge.

cirquelover · 02-23-2011, 06:09 PM

I hope you made it out of the airport and that the rest of your jaunt goes smoothly.

Moonliner · 02-23-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cirquelover

I hope you made it out of the airport and that the rest of your jaunt goes smoothly.

Not yet. Another hour. About the time I should have been landing

alphabassettgrrl · 02-23-2011, 06:42 PM

Stinks about your flight being delayed but squee for space shuttle launching! I hope everything from here on out goes beautifully and you get to see her goooooooooooooooo!!!!

BarTopDancer · 02-23-2011, 11:15 PM

What time (Pacific) is it supposed to launch? I'm going to beg my boss to unblock some sites so I can stream it.

02-23-2011, 12:01 PM	#1
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	STS-133 Launch So far everything looks good for the final launch of Space Shuttle Discovery tomorrow afternoon. I fly down to Orlando this evening and board my bus to the cape at 6:00am tomorrow. If the shuttle launches on Thursday I'll get the added bonus of a day at Universal IOA on Friday. I leave right after work making this officially the longest work day on record since June 6th 1944. I'll be uploading photos live to my STS-133 album. It just has a test shot of my Blue-tooth headset for the moment but assuming I have signal at the cape it will start filling in tomorrow. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time. Last edited by Moonliner : 02-23-2011 at 12:20 PM.
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Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Awesome! Have a wonderful time!
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02-23-2011, 05:15 PM	#3
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	sigh I am at the airport. 2.5hr no reason given delay. Which puts me in Orlando after my car rental desk closes. No good vacation goes unpunsihed.
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02-23-2011, 05:25 PM	#4
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	That's rad. I tried a few times to see the Shuttle Launch when I was in Florida, but it was always delayed. Finally launched while I was at Epcot, and it was neet to see a spaceship trail from FutureWorld as a vehicle blasted into Earth orbit. Be sure to post photos and your impressions. I am so envious.
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	So jealous. I really should remember to either get up and watch or set my DVR to record. Have a wonderful time! __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	My last chance was to see Apollo 13 launch. Saw the Saturn V being assembled but we moved before it went up. That thing was huge. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	I hope you made it out of the airport and that the rest of your jaunt goes smoothly.
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Stinks about your flight being delayed but squee for space shuttle launching! I hope everything from here on out goes beautifully and you get to see her goooooooooooooooo!!!! __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	What time (Pacific) is it supposed to launch? I'm going to beg my boss to unblock some sites so I can stream it. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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