Well, this was an interesting day in Titusville. Tourists streamed in from all over. I take Route 1 from home to work every day. The entrie stretch was already packed with cars, trucks, RVs, campers, and tents this morning at 7:30.
At 11:30 I came home for lunch to get my camera, which I forgot this morning. Deb and I took the back roads because of the traffic on Route 1. The people who lived there all had signs posted for what they would charge people to park in their yards. My own building had a sign at the entrance to the parking lot: $10 to park in a regular spot, $20 to park in a covered spot. I park in a covered spot and was quite glad they weren't charging the residents for their parking for the day. On the way back I took pictures of the crowds and signs.
I was quite depressed when I found out the launch had been delayed again; and so close to final countdown, too. I had been told that we always stop everything and go outside to watch what can be seen whenever a launch happens, and was looking forward to it. One of my co-workers said I would have to stand next to her so she could watch the reactions of the newbie. I laughed. I'm sure I'll be doing the same thing to someone someday.
When I left work tonight, the tourists had almost all left. There were a few hangers on, probably not willing to make the drive back quite so soon. Maybe they'll try to stick around til the next available launch time.
Right now, they're saying the next available launch time is Saturday. Of all the choices, that's the one I like best. On Saturday, I could take a couple of beers/sodas and my camp chair down to the courtyard and watch the whole thing. Several locals have told me this is one of the best places to view it. If it happens Saturday, I'm skipping the Hash and watching the launch. No way I'm missing it!
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