The 43rd TPBM "Waiting (impatiently) for Noir" Random Chat

Becky N wrote in post #12052253
Thanks, Tim.


So I finished watching video on the SRB recovery.

1. How many miles apart do they typically splash down?

2. Seems they get a lot of perks. Private recovery vessels, private docks, etc.

Very cool to watch, though. Some of those things we know happen, just doesn't get the coverage of the launch, though.

1. 11.23 nautical miles apart. Every single time. Honest.

2. ...parties, free beer and keys to the employee's Saturn V rockets for the weekends.

Actually Mr. Puddlepirate isn't too far off. The landing area for both SRB's is a rectangle roughly 10 miles by 7 miles. I don't know how close they land within that target area.

Perks? Maybe, although in my experience NASA isn't run all that different than a typical military organization. Lots of neat "toys" to play with, but also lots of rules and regulations about when you can "play" with them.

cfpackerfan wrote in post #12051786
Checking in.

ZANE... LOL @ Neil's comment going over your head.

:p

neil_r wrote in post #12051828
Well there is a significant height disparity....

:p So truth

Becky N wrote in post #12051837
Is it fair to laugh at someone when they are out walking their pup?

Thank you Bucky

Skrim17 wrote in post #12051846
yes, yes it is.

You hush

neil_r wrote in post #12051850
No, but you can laugh with them

Becky N wrote in post #12051852
That's what I thought

Hey!

neil_r wrote in post #12051980
I told you It had been kicking around for years ...

Unknown Voice : Hello unidentified vessel, we have you on radar and note that you are on collision course with us, we suggest that you maneuver 35 degrees to Port.

Noah : This is The Ark we are 300 cubits long 50 cubits wide and full of livestock, we are on a mission from God and we don't turn for no one

LOL!

Timphoto wrote in post #12052036
It's raining so much here that even my rubber duckie has put on his water wings.

LOL, good shot. Seen this thread? https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=551251

Becky N wrote in post #12052096
This afternoon while waiting for the charcoal to get ready I hear a flock of Sandhill Cranes, very cool. Within 15 minutes at least another 6 flocks fly over. Very, very cool. Their sound is very distinct and can be heard from some distance.

Then a pause, so I decide to see if the 100-400 is at home or in Curt's truck, the wild turkeys have been giving him quite the show on his way to work the past several days. Yes! It is in the office on his camera, I just grabbed it in the hopes some more flocks would fly over...nothing...nothi​ng...

By now the coals are ready to put on each side of the grill for indirect heat. I just finish splitting them when I hear that distinct call again. I throw down my work gloves on the grill work tables, grab the camera and start shooting. When I turned around, one of my gloves is smoking, it was overhanging right above the coals. But, I got several shots...it has a charred along the cuff...but, I got several shots.

Cool!

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #12052291
1. 11.23 nautical miles apart. Every single time. Honest.

2. ...parties, free beer and keys to the employee's Saturn V rockets for the weekends.

Lol!

Yo.

I've been craving a chocolate milkshake for days, I NEVER eat ice cream.

Skrim17 wrote in post #12052375
I've been craving a chocolate milkshake for days, I NEVER eat ice cream.

Congratulations!

yeah, no.

*giggle*

short5 wrote in post #12052371
LOL, good shot. Seen this thread? https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=551251

Yes, I have followed the adventures of ZANE DUCKY in the city.

Real nailbiter in the NCAA tournament... SDSU-Temple 61-61 at the end of the first overtime period.

Don't think I can hold my breath much longer...

puddlepirate44 wrote in post #12052291
1. 11.23 nautical miles apart. Every single time. Honest.

Engineers, should have known they'd have it down to 'nth degree.

2. ...parties, free beer and keys to the employee's Saturn V rockets for the weekends.

I want to be a SBR when I grow up.

short5 wrote in post #12052389
Congratulations!

NRLOL


Clouds are moving in, we may not be able to see the "super" full moon tonight.

Wheeeeewwwww... Sweet 16 here we come!!!!

Becky N wrote in post #12052468
I want to be a SBR when I grow up.

Clouds are moving in, we may not be able to see the "super" full moon tonight.

Too late to be either a SRB or an SBR. Two more launches and it's over.

No moon viewing here either. 2 inches of rain in the past 24 hours and 3 more inches coming between now and Monday.

I need to feed the critters, brush them and take some shots of Sally's latest cake project...an umbrella/duckie cake for a baby shower.

Timphoto wrote in post #12052428
Yes, I have followed the adventures of ZANE DUCKY in the city.

I'd forgotten about that post.

Other, little known benefits of being an employee of NASA:

• Being able to rent Neil Armstrong's lunar suit for dinner parties.
  
• Access to the "Day of Launch" BBQ at Pad 39A
  
• Bungee Jump party off of the Shuttle gantries.
  
• Free use of the various blast exhaust tunnels as skateboard parks.
  
• Join in on the SRB "time of splash down" pool.
  
• Buy tickets for the "Stowaway to the ISS" raffles.
  
• Partake on the Sunday "It's What the Astronauts Eat" Buffet.
  
• Be the "T Minus 2:00- 1:30" voice.
  
• Watch the games on the big screens in Mission Control.