Hail. HAIL. A freak thunderstorm carrying golf ball sized pieces of ice. That’s why I won’t be helping launch the space shuttle on March 15. That’s why I’ll probably have to wait until at least the end of April before I get to work my first mission.
Yes, a thunderstorm in Florida yesterday dumped a bunch of hail right on top of the space shuttle stack that was sitting on the launch pad getting ready to go. There are now more than 7000 divots in the external tank, and 20+ on the orbiter’s wing. It will have to be rolled back to the VAB. If they can fix it quick, we might be able to launch by my birthday in late March. If not — late April at the earliest.
Stupid, stupid hail.
My knee is feeling fine again today after yesterday’s post-biking pain. Whew. After the Sunday biking low point, I did a good long swim last night to remind myself that this Half Ironman is doable. I did 2250 yards straight, no breaks, in 45 minutes.
Hey Sarah, if it makes you feel younger, I was going to ask if you wanted to be a bridesmaid yet again in my wedding… I guess this is as good an opportunity as any 🙂
you better keep on waiting… 🙂
What’s the saying? 5 times a bridesmaid, never a bride? 🙂 I’m in, Karen!
That’s good because I’m letting you guys (Becca, you and a friend from here) pick your dress color (from a list in one of those bridesmaid dress catalogs) and dress style.
And my mother would like to know the color yesterday… No worries though — she lives in VA and doesn’t know your phone number.
I figured by the time you are married you’ll have about 10 bridesmaids in your wedding.
Yeah, my future bridal party is already full just with the theory of repaying those that have had me in *their* wedding…
Not something I need to worry about now though!
Just a suggestion, Karen, I spent an afternoon in David’s Bridal with Cari … There was some serious crap (both in material and colors) in there – looked like high school prom dresses, not the look I think you want! 🙂 Anne Taylor actually has a bridal section that might be a good option.
Wow, whats in the water? I know its been a cold winter, but geez..lol..
congrads to all expecting new parent friends.
sorry about the Hail, I was actually following this lift off. (more so since I know someone, kinda, that works at NASA) They need to blast that Rocket!
Have a great Weds!
With you art/design classes, I thought you might enjoy this youtube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K_NQe57C-k