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by Laura
Fri May 30, 2008 5:59 pm
Forum: The Hab
Topic: CONGRATULATIONS VINCENT!!
Replies: 15
Views: 13006

I just read the names of the inductees in the Space Camp Alumni e-newsletter. Congrats, Vincent!
by Laura
Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:15 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Children's Orbiter Toy
Replies: 4
Views: 5207

I think I saw that same toy in the Dallas/Fort Worth airport a couple weeks ago. I don't take the presentation of (non-collectible) toys very seriously. However, I would hope that models would be accurate. Just enjoy it. :)
by Laura
Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:03 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Religion
Replies: 19
Views: 19617

rkolker wrote:Belief won't get us to the stars.
On the contrary, belief is the foundation on which we reach for the stars!

How else would be even consider the endeavor if we didn't believe it was possible?
by Laura
Tue Mar 11, 2008 6:52 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Religion
Replies: 19
Views: 19617

It's been my experience that the tension between science and religion is partly media hype and partly misunderstanding, and is a non-issue for the vast majority of people.

Personally, I find science actually affirms my religious beliefs, and vice versa.
by Laura
Wed Feb 27, 2008 2:41 pm
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Davidson Center
Replies: 13
Views: 10227

The 'flying machine' is the William Quick monoplane that until recently, hung over Intrepid on the MCC floor! I'm delighted it was moved. Now it will be noticed. I got a chance to meet his granddaughters at the opening of the Davidson Center. Energetic and spunky 90+ year old women! Ah, neat, thank...
by Laura
Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:36 pm
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Davidson Center
Replies: 13
Views: 10227

I attended a conference at the Davidson Center three weeks ago. When I was there, they weren't quite done with the museum set-up, but the Saturn V looks amazing! http://picasaweb.google.com/lauramseward/Huntsville/photo#5163675260871751314 The Saturn from the front. http://picasaweb.google.com/laura...
by Laura
Sat Dec 08, 2007 10:28 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Has this been asked already?
Replies: 15
Views: 12224

I attended a panel discussion yesterday in which Larry Capps, the CEO of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, was one of the panel members. He noted that there are five orbiters on the training center floor, and that Space Camp is currently in negotiations to turn the Shuttle trainers to Constellation ...
by Laura
Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:55 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: how old is everyone
Replies: 70
Views: 86160

New to this site, stumbled in here and I am glad I seem to be in the mid range for the group! 32 years young! Hey, I grew up not to far from Media...Aston to be exact! Welcome to the site. I'm another mid-ranger. :) I'm from Media, too! Lived there all my life until I moved away for college. That's...
by Laura
Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:42 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: a yankee moves to Huntsville
Replies: 12
Views: 13335

Pretty funny, but most definitely an exaggeration. I'm a Yankee from Philadelphia living in Huntsville, and I believe it only got over 100 degrees here for a week in early August. I don't even remember if it hit 100 last summer; it probably did, but not for months! I am a self-professed sun-worshipe...
by Laura
Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:35 pm
Forum: von Braun's World
Topic: astronauts we've met
Replies: 34
Views: 26031

ApolloXI wrote:Hey Laura did you got to FIT, I went there a few years for my freshman year?
Yes, I did, graduated May 2006.

Was your freshman year a few years ago, or did you have a freshman year that lasted several years? :wink:
by Laura
Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:58 am
Forum: von Braun's World
Topic: astronauts we've met
Replies: 34
Views: 26031

I never thought to make a list - good idea. Tony Antonelli Jan Davis Samuel Durrance Owen Garriott Chris Hadfield Jim Halsell Sally Ride Winston Scott Michael McCulley Donald McMonagle Dotty Mettcalf-Linnenberger Story Musgrave Of all of them, I know Sam Durrance the best; he was my professor, and h...
by Laura
Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:39 am
Forum: von Braun's World
Topic: STS-118
Replies: 52
Views: 37805

One thing to remember about KSC, it is a game preserve and there's lots of game - from gators to wild hogs to lots of snakes and lizards. I'd guess that's why the long pants and close toed shoes mandate. Nope. The wildlife stays away from people (other than gators on the side of the road). You have...
by Laura
Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:24 am
Forum: von Braun's World
Topic: STS-118
Replies: 52
Views: 37805

Hi Jennifer, The pants are reasonable for the tours you will be given. Shorts are a little too casual (although I'm surprised they aren't allowing capris), wearing a skirt or dress would be an issue since you're climbing open stairs (such as the launch pad and in the OPF if they allow you), and open...
by Laura
Sat Jun 30, 2007 9:52 am
Forum: von Braun's World
Topic: STS-118
Replies: 52
Views: 37805

NASA finally released the new date of August 7 to the public. Nice going with the insider information from Canada!
by Laura
Sat Jun 16, 2007 1:38 pm
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Hall of Fame Dinner
Replies: 6
Views: 4818

Hello all, Meeting Vincent encouraged me to join this forum. It was a pleasure meeting some of you at the event! The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was an amazing event that I was proud to be part of. My friends couldn't believe I had met such cool people! I even have a unique keepsake: William Sha...