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by Hotdog
Fri Nov 30, 2018 12:29 pm
Forum: The Hab
Topic: 2018
Replies: 89
Views: 77754

Re: 2018

If everyone wants to be pilot or commander for every mission, how will you deal with that? I've had an entire day of camp ruined because adults couldn't get over their desire/demand to be PLT or CDR. After getting everyone's money, the team organizer could send out an email with a "mission pos...
by Hotdog
Thu Nov 29, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: The Hab
Topic: 2018
Replies: 89
Views: 77754

Re: 2018

Just playing Devil's Advocate here: Who is willing to front the $24K or more for a corporate camp, trusting that you will get repaid promptly without anyone dropping out? And if someone does drop out, that everyone else will pay more to cover the additional cost without anyone else dropping out? I ...
by Hotdog
Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: First Timers
Topic: Space Camp Benefits!
Replies: 5
Views: 8248

Re: Space Camp Benefits!

Welcome to the forum! I know what you are going through. Many moons ago, I struggled to convince my parents to send me to Space Camp. I think they were hoping my space obsession was just a phase and that I would outgrow it and move on to something else. Ha! After 3 years of waiting, I talked my dad ...
by Hotdog
Wed Oct 10, 2018 1:28 pm
Forum: The Hab
Topic: IMAX :-(
Replies: 12
Views: 9098

Re: IMAX :-(

I went by and paid my last respects on Friday. Lots of memories in that theater! :cry:

I snapped these images for posterity on the way out:

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by Hotdog
Sat Aug 25, 2018 1:27 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: 2018
Replies: 89
Views: 77754

Re: 2018

Always pack your swim trunks. Ya just never know! I know some of our alumni parties tend to lean away from the bar and more poolside. It depends on the group, and the weather!
by Hotdog
Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:26 pm
Forum: SpaceCamp (The Movie)
Topic: Ozzy & Jack's World Tour comes to Space Camp
Replies: 6
Views: 10871

Re: Ozzy & Jack's World Tour comes to Space Camp

I saw the Samantha Brown episode last week also and really enjoyed it. She went to some interesting places and I learned a lot about Huntsville. She seemed very enthusiastic about Space Camp, and Dr. B did a great job talking about Camp and the rocket center.
by Hotdog
Sat Aug 04, 2018 1:25 am
Forum: SpaceCamp (The Movie)
Topic: Ozzy & Jack's World Tour comes to Space Camp
Replies: 6
Views: 10871

Re: Ozzy & Jack's World Tour comes to Space Camp

Yeah, at no point does the show even try to explain the mission, flight deck, team work, etc. Which I suppose is my main beef with the show. Ozzy and Jack spend the first 45 minutes of the episode screwing off in Birmingham, not even in Huntsville! So Space Camp, despite being Jack's biggest childho...
by Hotdog
Thu Aug 02, 2018 1:51 am
Forum: SpaceCamp (The Movie)
Topic: Ozzy & Jack's World Tour comes to Space Camp
Replies: 6
Views: 10871

Ozzy & Jack's World Tour comes to Space Camp

Did anyone else watch Ozzy & Jack's World Tour tonight on A&E? It was the episode where they go to Space Camp.

Ozzy is one of my musical heroes, but I must admit, I wasn't prepared for the sight of seeing Ozzy, the Prince of Darkness in a SC flightsuit. A strange visual!
by Hotdog
Sat Jul 28, 2018 11:53 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: 2018
Replies: 89
Views: 77754

Re: 2018

Space Camp has built a drone course next to the rocket launch area. I think the drones are being used as part of the Robotics Camp. Not sure if they are incorporating them into the Space Camp curriculum yet.
by Hotdog
Sat Jul 21, 2018 11:57 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: 2018
Replies: 89
Views: 77754

Re: 2018

I still have a lot of details to iron out (for example, a hotel cheaper than the Marriott as I just don't want to HAB it for another week like I did in 2016), but it looks like I'm going back this year , after all! :D :) :wink: 8) They just built a new hotel directly across the highway from Space C...
by Hotdog
Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:24 pm
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Camp Suggestion for 2019
Replies: 3
Views: 3627

Re: Camp Suggestion for 2019

So far, we have two Apollo astronauts coming, Al Worden and Ed Mitchell. There will be an attempt to break the world record for most model rockets launched at one time on July 16 (so start building your rockets now!). Later that evening, we'll have an Apollo-themed dinner. Summerfest begins after th...
by Hotdog
Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:11 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Adult Camp Accomodations
Replies: 16
Views: 8703

Re: Adult Camp Accomodations

Starbucks inside a Marriott seems to be a normal thing. The Marriott resort that hosts SPACEFEST in Tucson also has a Starbucks. That being said, I can tell you there are not too many people that are happy about this. Otters has long been the unofficial Space Camp watering hole of legend, and wiping...
by Hotdog
Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:07 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: 2018
Replies: 89
Views: 77754

Re: 2018

Speaking of rockets, Space Camp will attempt the Guinness world record for the most model rockets launched on July 16 of next year as part of their Apollo 50th anniversary. The goal is to have a million rockets fired off around the world, with each time zone launching their rockets at 9:32am, the sa...
by Hotdog
Tue Jul 17, 2018 9:02 am
Forum: The Hab
Topic: Adult Camp Accomodations
Replies: 16
Views: 8703

Re: Adult Camp Accomodations

FYI - Just got back from Space Camp Summerfest and the Marriott has begun renovating the hotel. All of the rooms are being remodeled, and they are putting a Starbucks in where the old Otters was. This should all be done by this time next year (50th anniversary of Apollo 11). I'm told each room will ...
by Hotdog
Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:33 pm
Forum: von Braun's World
Topic: Dr. von T dies at 104
Replies: 2
Views: 5204

Re: Dr. von T dies at 104

It is indeed a sad day. He was one of the architects of Space Camp and part of the lifeblood for so many years. He inspired countless kids, including myself. He is sorely missed!
by Hotdog
Tue May 15, 2018 5:39 pm
Forum: SpaceCamp (The Movie)
Topic: Another movie being filmed at the Rocket Center
Replies: 2
Views: 4843

Re: Another movie being filmed at the Rocket Center

Yep! And I hear there is also a chimp as well. He had his own room at the Marriott :lol:
by Hotdog
Mon May 14, 2018 10:52 am
Forum: SpaceCamp (The Movie)
Topic: Another movie being filmed at the Rocket Center
Replies: 2
Views: 4843

Another movie being filmed at the Rocket Center

I was at the Rocket Center over the weekend, and a film crew from India was on location setting up. According to this article, the film, called "Zero" will be the most expensive Indian movie ever made. http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/global/shah-rukh-khan-zeroes-in-on-huntsville-ala...
by Hotdog
Sun Feb 18, 2018 3:39 pm
Forum: The Gift Shop
Topic: Astronaut Wings: new order!
Replies: 14
Views: 14537

Re: Astronaut Wings: new order!

I want to order 3 sets
by Hotdog
Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:45 pm
Forum: SpaceCamp (The Movie)
Topic: New Space Camp movie?
Replies: 0
Views: 8688

New Space Camp movie?

Found this while randomly searching space movies on iMDb. Seems to be an independent film in the works. Says Summer 2018 release, but I couldn't even find a trailer for it or any other information. Summary: "Two brothers and their childhood best friend fix up their family's retro station wagon ...
by Hotdog
Wed Feb 07, 2018 8:19 pm
Forum: The Gift Shop
Topic: Astronaut Wings: new order!
Replies: 14
Views: 14537

Re: Astronaut Wings: new order!

I already have a set of these awesome wings, but would like to order 3 sets for friends of mine.