SoCal gets a Space Shuttle, and a parade! - Page 2

JWBear · 10-19-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Betty

So they're going to cut down all the trees and remove all the stop lights and signs? Wow. Are there any old trees in the way that will be removed. Be a shame.

Yeah... That one bothered me too.

alphabassettgrrl · 10-19-2011, 08:36 AM

I'd be surprised if they actually removed all obstacles like trees and light posts and stoplights. Not sure but that sounds really drastic, and not something cities would spend money on at this point.

Maybe modify the Shuttle so the wings fold up a little?

Betty · 10-19-2011, 08:41 AM

You'd think that but that's what the article said. The space shuttle is more important I guess.

Alex · 10-19-2011, 08:42 AM

Out of curiosity, who is paying for that?

I know it is unsentimental of me (and irrelevant since it doesn't touch on me in any way), but it seems to me they should just cut it into pieces and rebuild it on site.

Moonliner · 10-19-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Out of curiosity, who is paying for that?

Just a guess, but I'd expect the funds would come from the California Science Center which is actively seeking donations from the public to help offset the cost of bringing the shuttle to California.

Moonliner · 09-14-2012, 01:58 PM

It's getting closer! Endeavour departs Florida Monday at about 7 a.m.

And it true California style, towing Space Shuttle Endeavour through the streets of LA has been turned into a commercial.

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Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. announced on Wednesday (Sept. 12) that its Tundra full-size pickup truck is slated to tow Endeavour during its delivery to the California Science Center (CSC)

Do try and get out to see it flyover if you have any chance at all. It's a great sight to see. (ahh, but note it's not coming straight to LA)

alphabassettgrrl · 10-19-2011, 01:33 PM

Yeah, that's what went through my head, too, that moving all that stuff is going to be *expensive*.

Cadaverous Pallor · 09-14-2012, 04:51 PM

Parade is either on Oct 12 or 13. We are so there, somehow.

alphabassettgrrl · 09-14-2012, 09:23 PM

Notes being made. I want to see this.

BarTopDancer · 09-14-2012, 11:02 PM

I hope it's the 13th. The 12th is Opening Day. Unless there is a lockout. I suppose I should put in for the 12th as a day off. Just in case.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Out of curiosity, who is paying for that? I know it is unsentimental of me (and irrelevant since it doesn't touch on me in any way), but it seems to me they should just cut it into pieces and rebuild it on site.
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Parade is either on Oct 12 or 13. We are so there, somehow. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I hope it's the 13th. The 12th is Opening Day. Unless there is a lockout. I suppose I should put in for the 12th as a day off. Just in case. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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