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by Conan
Fri Nov 13, 2015 3:50 pm
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Leadership Changes at Space Camp
Replies: 10
Views: 7208

Re: Leadership Changes at Space Camp

That looks like a total cleanout. Pretty much every program manager is listed. I am glad I went to the Adult Academy this year. Who knows what a totally new administration will put forward in the future as far as programs.
by Conan
Tue Oct 20, 2015 6:15 pm
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Train LIKE an Astronaut
Replies: 17
Views: 13383

Re: Train LIKE an Astronaut

by Conan
Tue Oct 20, 2015 3:31 pm
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Train LIKE an Astronaut
Replies: 17
Views: 13383

Re: Train LIKE an Astronaut

Here is a slideshow of all the photos that I have. Warning, it is over 500 and includes the photo disk that I paid for that the counselors took.

https://www.shutterfly.com/lightbox/vie ... 752d9a603c

Conan (Diane)
by Conan
Tue Oct 20, 2015 3:00 pm
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Hab Windows
Replies: 21
Views: 18220

Re: Hab Windows

John Ramsey had a focus group after graduation that several of us attended. One of his ideas was booking a group of rooms at the Marriott for the Adult programs and having an upcharge for the upgraded accommodations. Some people liked the idea. Some thought that the extra charge might price them out...
by Conan
Tue Oct 20, 2015 11:02 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Hab Windows
Replies: 21
Views: 18220

Re: Hab Windows

I just got back and stayed in 303. I had the plain door too with no handle on the outside. The hab was warmer than in the past. I guess the updated heating is working. I didn't need my sweat suit at all. The bins are screwed down, which is good, because they were always a waste of space anyway. Once...
by Conan
Tue Sep 22, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Less than a month away from ASA!
Replies: 48
Views: 27600

Re: Less than a month away from ASA!

A new announcement about our camp: It’s my great pleasure to announce that joining Capt. Robert ‘Hoot’ Gibson for your week at Adult Advanced Space Academy is retired Marine Corps Aviator and former Shuttle Astronaut Col. Robert Springer. You have a great pair of experienced Military Aviators and Sh...
by Conan
Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:32 am
Forum: First Timers
Topic: Adult Space Academy 49 - AWESOME!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 26388

Re: Adult Space Academy 49 - AWESOME!!!

I have stayed in the Hab, or the AC bunkrooms, every time of my 13 visits to Space Camp. I always think about the Marriott. It is so comfortable when I stay there the night before camp. But I think that bonding with my teammates is more important than the comfort of a hotel room, so I have always ta...
by Conan
Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:23 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Less than a month away from ASA!
Replies: 48
Views: 27600

Re: Less than a month away from ASA!

Thanks for the reminder. I thought that I had finished my transportation form, but when I checked I had missed one thing so it is completed now. I also did my dietary requirements, which I had forgotten. All done now. :D
by Conan
Wed Sep 16, 2015 11:19 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Less than a month away from ASA!
Replies: 48
Views: 27600

Re: Less than a month away from ASA!

I agree. Riding Rockets is a fun and interesting book. I like hearing stories about Hoot Gibson, too.
by Conan
Wed Sep 16, 2015 10:23 am
Forum: First Timers
Topic: Adult Space Academy 49 - AWESOME!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 26388

Re: Adult Space Academy 49 - AWESOME!!!

I must admit to not reading the packing list the last couple of visits and getting caught without a towel last August. I was used to them being provided. But I bought one of the Space Camp beach towels from the online shop a few months ago, before they ran out, so I will be bringing it along with me...
by Conan
Wed Sep 16, 2015 10:20 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Less than a month away from ASA!
Replies: 48
Views: 27600

Re: Less than a month away from ASA!

I have been reading for a month or so. First Falling to Earth, by Al Worden. Now I am in the middle of Carrying the Fire by Michael Collins. I have the shuttle operators manual too. And my last Advanced Adult Academy manuals. I won't fight for a pilot's or Commander's spot. I prefer to be a Mission ...
by Conan
Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:14 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Less than a month away from ASA!
Replies: 48
Views: 27600

Re: Less than a month away from ASA!

I will be Training with an Astronaut. I am driving down on Saturday the 10th and staying the night at the Marriott. I know from the Facebook page that many of us who are arriving that evening will be gathering in the bar at the Marriott (now apparently nicknamed "The Library") I got my scu...
by Conan
Tue Jul 21, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Food Network show comes to Space Camp
Replies: 9
Views: 6459

Re: Food Network show comes to Space Camp

I saw the show last night. They showed the EVA, a turn in the Multi-Axis trainer and the two of them in the cockpit of the Orbiter, doing a launch and landing. For that they got their wings. They also showed a restaurant in Huntsville called Blue Plate which is supposed to have great breakfasts. I m...
by Conan
Thu Jul 16, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Food Network show comes to Space Camp
Replies: 9
Views: 6459

Re: Food Network show comes to Space Camp

I don't recall the harnesses outside the Space Station for EVAs. Are those new? That could be fun. I did the harness on Enterprise a while back but never at the Space Station.
by Conan
Thu Jul 16, 2015 10:11 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: You know you're addicted to Space Camp-
Replies: 23
Views: 13784

Re: You know you're addicted to Space Camp-

40. You use Google street view to virtually walk around the perimeter of Space Camp because it makes you feel like you are there again.
41. Whenever you change your Facebook profile picture, you use a different photo of yourself from past Space Camps.
by Conan
Wed Jul 01, 2015 10:15 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: MAT upgrades
Replies: 6
Views: 5000

Re: MAT upgrades

Ha! Well, you could fit the whole team on there. Might be a team building experience. The whole side-by-side thing though would certainly preclude your stomach from being the center of gravity, which the instructors say keeps your from getting nauseous. Two people back-to back might work better. As ...
by Conan
Sun Jun 28, 2015 6:59 am
Forum: First Timers
Topic: Prep for Adult ASA
Replies: 7
Views: 5548

Re: Prep for Adult ASA

This morning I used Google street view to travel the perimeter of Space camp virtually. It doesn't go inside but you can get a pretty good look at the Hab and Pathfinder and quite close to the Saturn V and the Davison center. It almost feels like you are there. And I like that it is from 2013 and th...
by Conan
Fri Jun 26, 2015 12:27 pm
Forum: First Timers
Topic: First Timer at Adult Space Academy in September
Replies: 20
Views: 11689

Re: First Timer at Adult Space Academy in September

Have a great time there! And we hope you will share your experiences after you return.
by Conan
Fri Jun 26, 2015 12:25 pm
Forum: First Timers
Topic: Prep for Adult ASA
Replies: 7
Views: 5548

Re: Prep for Adult ASA

All those movies sound like winners. I have a whole library of good books. Lost Moon. Failure is not an Option (really good preparation for mission control) I have bought a large selection of colored sharpie pens and printed off some easy to copy images of spacecraft to assist in the patch design. I...
by Conan
Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:47 am
Forum: First Timers
Topic: obsessed with the idea of space camp
Replies: 26
Views: 22021

Re: obsessed with the idea of space camp

Thanks for sharing that. I looks like you had a blast. I love being Mission Specialist too. I agree with P-51 about the Post-Space camp depression. And we usually have Space Camp dreams for a while after. And beyond. When I took my nephews to the family camp, we battled the depression on the drive b...