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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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OK who's coming to see the launch this Wednesday, set for 12:30 pm.? You really should respond (hint hint...) Kevin
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 09:43 AM
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Geez... I can't even give away any free passes
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO JEALOUS! I've always wanted to come photograph a launch, but it looks like I'll miss yet ANOTHER ONE!!!!!!
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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If I can escape from work, I'm in! PM sent.

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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 08:33 AM
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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Kevin, we're a go for launch .

I'll grab some pictures for the forum while there!

ps- We may end up at coconuts on the beach afterwards for an hour or two.

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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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Let's keep our finger's crossed If it launches, I get off at three.
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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I just saw this post.. myself and 3 coworkers are planning to head over in the morning from Tampa. We have no idea what we're doing, don't have passes, but really want to try and see a launch! If you get this in time and have any advice, please contact me immediately! I can get email on my blackberry at michael.d.ellis@us.army.mil
I think our current plan is to go to the Titusville area..

Thanks!
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Adrian, Scudd! See you guys in the morning!
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 04:37 AM
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THE SHUTTLE LAUNCH IS SCRUBBED...IT IS A NO GO FOR A MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS BUT WILL LIKELY BE ON HOLD FOR LONGER THAN THAT....

reason is an electric pump.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 08:29 AM
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Always sumpthing!
My kid was out for the day to watch, now she is crying she has to go to school.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 08:36 AM
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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I have a phone number you can call for updates on the launch. Anyone who is coming over for the next attempt should call this before coming. 1-877-893-NASA. I heard today of someone who drove up from Miami never listening to the news, and wondered where the bus was.
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We'll be leaving Orlando in about 45 minutes to stay ahead of the traffic. Hopefully no bad weather/etc!

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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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We're going to try again Saturday morning. If you can come, you really should PM me

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Here's a few photos I took from the spot we were at Friday. One with the shuttle in focus, one with Chris/Ginny in focus... I took the liberty of combining the two to get everything in focus. Due to the distance between us and the shuttle, and even with a high apature setting, the depth of field wasn't enough. Chris/Ginny were about 20 yards in front of me for this one.





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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 05:26 AM
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 08:51 AM
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Chris, where's your left hand?
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 08:58 AM
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Chris, where's your left hand?
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Explains why she's smiling so much....
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