In case anyone hasn't heard, tragically the Space Shuttle blew up over Texas this morning. There were 7 astronauts aboard, including 1 Israeli. Very sad. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,77253,00.html
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On my way home from hockey practice this morning i turned on NPR for car talk and heard the news, very sad and tragic. My thoughts go out to there families.
A sad day indeed, a loss for our country. Astronauts are true adventurers, something we climbers can relate too. Thoughts, prayers, and positive vibes to all those close to the Columbia.
I see they are still lopping off mountains in Eastern Kentucky. Electricity isn't cheap.
Aol had them posted for several days, the pictures of the stuff fallin to the earth. They actuall had several pictures of some of the helmets that were intact, worn by the astronauts. Laying where they fell, as well as other parts of the wreckage.
listen to the river sing sweet songs to rock my soul! ~~Jerry Garcia
I still can't believe that it is almost 20 years since the Challenger crashed! I understand that it is part of the process but I certainly feel for the families that are impacted!
I can't believe it either. I remember watching that one live.
What really sux is that some of the people posting on this forum weren't even born yet, or they were still crappin' thier diapers!
Can you say gettin' old?
I hope the space program doesn't get canned or cut further as a result of this accident. At first I thought perhaps it should - we have concerns on earth that need $attention, but exploration is one of the finest aspects of being human. I hope we fund the space program even better and avoid these kind of tragedies in the future.
Jeff, I don't mind getting older (in fact I LOVE birthdays!), but it's so weird how much faster time seems to pass after you have more birthdays under your belt!!
PS - mine is coming up, March 23. I'll be 39. w00t!!!!11
