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12-01-2007, 10:41 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Fernandina Beach
Posts: 311
M.O.C. #7870
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Shuttle Launch
I read in the local paper NASA scheduled a shuttle launch for this Thursday. Told DW about and she said Lets Go! Called Manatee Park asked if they had any space and was told my rig might be too big. I was told they would scope out the park to see if the available sites were big enough for my rig and if the road to it was navigateable for a rig my size. Got a call back this afternoon informing me they have a site for me...Wahoo! Will leave Wed and return Sunday. 
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12-01-2007, 12:01 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: farmingdale
Posts: 298
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Is it a day or night launch? We are at Clearbrook rv resort workcamping in Clermont Fl. so should be able to see it. Saw last years from Port Richey so this one will be a lot closer. Dan
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12-01-2007, 12:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
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Hope you get a great experience on launch.
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12-01-2007, 12:28 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Milwaukie
Posts: 388
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One of the perks of living on the East coast. I envy you. If we ever make it over there that's something I would sure like to see. That and the Navy Museum in Pennsecola Fl. It's just very hard to get away from the West coast.
Bob
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12-01-2007, 12:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location:
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Foggyb, you should have a good "seat" from where you are at Clerbrook. Depends on what Tee you're on!! Dennis
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12-01-2007, 12:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
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M.O.C. #6920
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The NASA shuttle Atlantis is scheduled for liftoff
Thursday, Dec. 6th at 4:31 PM ...at least right now. Dennis
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12-01-2007, 01:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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I saw a landing at Edwards AFB, CA several years ago. Awesome.
Happy trails.........................
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12-01-2007, 02:50 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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The latest NASA report was Dec 6th at 4:26PM. We will be in Davenport, Fla and will get as close to the launch as we can..I have always wanted to see a shuttle launch..This is great......
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12-01-2007, 04:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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I am checking on getting as close as possible (not with the Montana - just a vehicle. Checked on tours. They want a lot of money, but can get you "closer than the press".
Anyone have directions on getting a good viewing spot with a vehicle only (pickup)?
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12-02-2007, 01:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Silver Springs
Posts: 2,873
M.O.C. #2716
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We watched right from the Space Center last year.. It was one of the most awesome experiences we have had.. We had to go back twice because the first one was scrubbed at the 5 minute countdown.. It was a night launch (9:45) and we didn't get home back to Clemont until after 2:00 AM because of all the traffic.. It was worth every minute of it just being there...
While you are waiting you can watch the astronauts drive out to the pad and there are many other astronauts that have been up there before that tell you everything that is going on behind the scenes..
Just FYI though, we went a day early and took the tour through the entire complex (they don't do this on launch day). The admission ticket is good for two days or until launch so we spent one day touring, the next day waiting for the launch and since it was scrubbed, we went back a few days later for the lift off... I just can't describe how awesome it was to be there..
Helen
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12-02-2007, 03:12 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Palm Bay
Posts: 423
M.O.C. #4308
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Joe-N-Doe, if you are going to Manatee Hammock Park be careful, there are a lot of trees with low hanging branches and the roads are narrow, a weekend there cost me a new roof for my Montana. Manatee Hammock is across the river in Titusville from Patrick AFB Manatee Park. We are fortunate to be able to step out on the front porch to watch the launches.
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12-02-2007, 03:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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Helen, sounds like a great time. How much were tickets and do you have a contact phone/website?
I sent you a PM.
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12-02-2007, 04:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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I agree with Helen about touring the space center. We spent a whole day there and it wasn't enough. If you are in Florida, this is a must. I have no desire to go back to Florida (been there many times) except to visit the space center again and of course, Key West.
Happy trails................................
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12-02-2007, 04:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Silver Springs
Posts: 2,873
M.O.C. #2716
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I'll be sure to give Jimmy a hug from you, Sue. We will be going there for a few days later this winter.
Helen
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12-02-2007, 04:56 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Fernandina Beach
Posts: 311
M.O.C. #7870
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Dave,
Here is a link to a site that provides info on viewing any launch http://www.launchphotography.com/Shu...h_Viewing.html
Old GI,
I hear you...Several others who have reviewed the CG have expressed concern as well. When I spoke with the park rep yesterday she was concerned our rig was too big to navigate the park. She even cited complaints from some RV'ers. When she called back several hours later she was sure we would have no problems.
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12-02-2007, 06:35 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: chatham
Posts: 52
M.O.C. #3118
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Try The RV Park in Christmas Fl 10 Miles west of I 95 on SR 50. Have spent about 8 years there it was an Airstream Park untill this year. Can handle big rigs and is a short drive to the Space center. First launch I saw was John Glenn going for his second flight. I am sure you will be impressed with the launch. The phone number for the Park is 407-568-5207
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12-02-2007, 09:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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Just bought tickets for the shuttle launch. We will be at Kennedy Space Center for $40. Actually this is a 2 day ticket. One day is the shuttle launch viewing, the second day is a full tour within 14 days. We are looking forward to it.
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12-02-2007, 10:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Yesssss. Dave got us some tickets for the Launch. We will be at the space center for a up close look... Another dream come true for us.
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12-02-2007, 12:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location:
Posts: 992
M.O.C. #7128
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Saw a night launch one time, absolutly awesome. The ole boy that lit the fuse must be real fleet of foot. 
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