@thraak and others: Yes I am currently plotting a path from Eastern Tampa through Orlando and on to the observation spot. We'll be enjoying back roads most of the way, but I plan to have meeting spots along the way for those in the Gainsville, and Orlando areas and possibly those coming from Jax/Miami can just meet us in Titusville.

Also - this is great interest! With y'all and the people in the Tampa forum we are looking at a great turnout!

 

I'm a definite maybe!!

 

ok so i just talked to my dad, he told me that he heard theres a few cracks in the main fuel tank (they have never fixed them on the pad before) plus the hydro leak and there unsure if they will be able to fix it by the 30th, and if they dont the launch will be pushed back till feb..

 

I'm in on this. What time do I have to meet up with you guys leaving tampa? **** it I'm gonna take a vacation day.

 

While looking at the below banner ad was displayed.

Since a good portion of us will be on the other side of the state, some might want to take in this...

http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/Florida.aspx

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Awesome, I used to work on the shuttles...got laid off Oct. 1st. Not sure what I'm doing for the launch but this may be a good option! Gonna have to keep checking here. Keep in mind, traffic will be INSANE. so plan on going to a local bar after.


I also live in cape canaveral so its a hop skip away!


Edit- not the final launch either...

 

That is a good deal


I purchased a pair of tickets a few years ago ... and, I'm not certain if it still applies but the tickets came with special viewing area passes. Anyone know if this is still the case?



Also ... feel free to offer up any local places to hang out afterwards Sproket

 

A good bar for food n drinks in the port is Fishlips. There is also Grills and Millikens. all in port canaveral. Check out Jetty Park as well for a viewing area of the launch, which is pretty much in the neighborhood of the port (you know, being a jetty off the port...)


SO that may be a good area, and thats my local advice!



GET excited!!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBX6JyesRzI [/media]


I used to be able to watch from just over 3 miles away...it would shake your WHOLE body

 

Thanks for the advice ... definitely will consider those

 

Great! I am loving all the interest and the good input, guys!
I am definately looking into this crack in tank business. No bueno. Regardless I will come up with a timescale for the whole trip and post it up before monday.