Happy Independence Day

What a way to celebrate our country's freedom:

Getting drunk, acting stupid, and maybe getting arrested.

 

Ah... job security!

 

 

Happy Independence Day

Yay for Elizabeth!

Elizabeth got to watch Discovery launch today, thanks to her grandpa.

 

Rubi's dad has been wanting to see a shuttle launch in-person for years, and since the STS program is soon-to-be retired, this was a great chance for him to see it!

 

 

Yay for Elizabeth!

It's looking good!

I'm starting to get excited for mom, dad, and Elizabeth. Today's launch is still a go. Latest update from the NASA site:


Tanking BeginsThe loading of Discovery's orange external tank with 500,000 gallons of liquid oxygen and hydrogen began at 4:32 a.m. EDT today. The "topping off" of propellants into the tank will continue until Discovery's launch. All systems onboard the space shuttle are functioning normally and are ready for launch. Currently, there is a 80 percent chance of favorable launch weather for Today. If the weather cooperates this will be the first Independence Day launch of a space shuttle!

It's looking good!

Foam is a "Go"

From NASA's Shuttle page:

"Discovery's a "Go" for Independence Day
After analysis of available data (re: the foam   --Kev), the Mission Management Team has given a "go" for Tuesday's launch of Space Shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station."

 

Now if the weather will just cooperate: Elizabeth and her grandparents might actually get to see this thing launch!

Foam is a "Go"

28 Questions - An Oh So Fascinating Meme

1. Have you ever been searched by the cops?
No.

2. Do you close your eyes on roller coasters?
I absolutely do not ride roller coasters

3. When's the last time you've been sledding?
I think sometime last winter with the kiddos.

4. Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone?
Depends on the size of the bed.

5. Do you believe in ghosts?
Depends on your definition.

6. Do you consider yourself creative?
Kinda.

7. Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie?
Angelina..

8. Do you know how to play poker?
Not really.

9. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight?
Not that I can remember.

10. What's your favorite commercial?
The DQ Blizzard commercial on the airplane.

11. What are you allergic to?
Aspartame (the evil that is NutraSweet).

Plus your basic allergies to dust/pollen/work/mold/lint/air.

12. If you're driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around do you run red lights?
I plead the 5th.

13. Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees?
I don't follow sports.

14. Have you ever been Ice Skating?
Yes.

15. How often do you remember your dreams?
Occasionally.

16. When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried?
Recently, I'm sure, with Rubi - she can really get me laughing sometimes.

17. Can you name 5 songs by The Beatles?
Maybe if I tried...

18. What's the one thing on your mind now?
Sleep (or the lack thereof, since I'm working 3rd shift).

19. Do you always wear your seat belt?
Absolutely.

20. What cell service do you use?
Cingular.

21. Have you ever narrowly avoided a fatal accident?
Probably.

22. What do you wear to bed?
Old sweat pants or shorts and ratty t-shirts.

23. What shoe size do you wear?
9ish. Depends on the shoe and the brand.

24. Favorite Song?
Tie between "He Reigns" by the Newsboys and "Blessed Be Your Name" by Tree63.

And of course, my all time favorite song is "One Vision" by Queen.

25. Have you ever sang in front of the mirror?
I plead the 5th.

26. What food do you find disgusting?
Veggies, seafood, soy... how long do you have for me to continue?

27. Do you sing in the shower?
No. Unless I'm trying to make my kids laugh.

28. Have you ever been punched in the face?

Probably. I can't remember a specific violent incident - wrestling with my kids usually ends up with someone getting an elbow or knee or foot or fist or something punched into someone else.

 

 

28 Questions - An Oh So Fascinating Meme

Scrubbed again

Due to thunderstorms, NASA scrubbed the shuttle launch again today - until Tuesday.

Elizabeth and her grandparents were bummed. They had just arrived at the launch area when NASA announced the delay.
Rubi's parents are going to stay in Florida long enough to catch the shuttle launch Tuesday and then come home.

Note to Mother Nature: Cooperate with NASAs weather planning so they don't delay the launch again!

Scrubbed again

Shuttle launch scrubbed for today.

Phooey. Elizabeth is down there with her grandparents (Hi mom and dad!) to watch. She's bummed that it's not happening today, but excited that they'll try again tomorrow. So everyone cross your fingers, and think "liftoff!" tomorrow.

Shuttle launch scrubbed for today.