No problem George, I'd like to meet you in person too. Good luck with the rest of the trip, and when you go back, good luck aswell!



SE

Chicago has nice beaches, but be prepared for cold water.

Confused, Discovery is currently in DC, and Endeavour is headed to Los Angeles in September or October.

Wait a sec...correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought Discovery was going to the Discovery Science Center in LA, and Endeavour was going to D.C. or do I have my shuttles confused?

I have a layover on my way home, but I will only be at the airport for a couple of hours!

Well, enjoy your trip and stay here, and be sure to wave if you ever get diverted to, or a layover in Atlanta!

Yeah, Endeavour is due to be shipped to California in Sepember or October this year.

Oh cool - I didn't know there were two there. I'm hoping to see Enterprise in NYC, and also Discovery in Washington.

Atlantis and Endeavour should be on there and visible! The official display for Atlantis at KSC should be open late this year or early next year though.

Believe me when I tell you ... You are in for the time of your life!! Me and my family were lucky enough to catch the JUNO launch last year - totally unforgettable. The KSC tour should be incredible too - do they have a Shuttle on display now? Have an amazing time! Wow - I'd love to fly on a 717! I think a CRJ-900 is as close as I'm going to get on my trip!

Thanks for the welcome, Samuel - yeah, it's amazing here!! There's no way I could live in NYC though - at least, not by myself! It's crazy here. Ah - the Dictator I've seen his other films, and yeah - I think I have to watch this one too! Also, another random thought - since I've been playing GTA IV recently, I have noticed a lot of parallels between NYC and Liberty City - I suppose it's because they are based off eachother! Also, thanks for the offer - it is really nice, but I don't have the resources to make my way down south - I'd love to come and see you though, if I'm ever in that part of Florida!

Codz - thankyou I'm moving on to Chicago on Monday - then after 7 days, on to my final stop in Washington DC. I'm hoping the lifestyle there won't be as frantic as NY! Well, at least there's a beach in Chicago!

Awesome! Glad you made it to the US okay. When are you headed to the next city on your list?

Holy crap, you are in America. AWESOME!!!!! Welcome to the Good ole' US of A.

Now you just have to see "The Dictator" and your life will be complete.



P.S. If you are come down my way, stop by.

SE

Thanks again, guys.

I think that's something I've been going for all along; in the last twenty years since I've been writing, I've often strived to make a world happen with my text.

I've often wondered just what I've wanted to do with my life. Do you think I've found my niche?

I do really appreciate the detailed appraisal you guys have been giving me. This stuff has been pure gold all around.

Just a joke.

When I was visiting, they were doing some renovations to the bridge and various rooms below deck. I don't know if they found some money for that, or what, but from what I could tell she seemed in OK shape. Then again, I don't have much to judge against.

What I still want to see is one of the Iowa classes. I was a bit disappointed when I did some research prior to visiting the 'Bama. But it's a battleship nonetheless, made for a fun night. Played some capture the flag at night. Hiding in the 16" turret lights seemed to be a great place to wait at.

About that grease and oil scent, I definitely noticed it, but it wasn't all that bad to me. All in all, I enjoyed that experience a lot.

Uhh, no.. Maybe we could say that your an honorary member? But anyway, Roll Tide!

I've toured the Alabama, it was very different then the Iowa class, but similar enough in places to give me some deja vu. The guns are the same size and caliber, but in places the layout is drastically different (plus she's quite a bit shorter). One thing in particular that sent me time-travelling was that after all these years the Alabama still has that familiar smell of grease and oil. It was faint to me, but my wife said she thought it was pretty strong. She looked OK, but I wish they had more money to take better care of her (referring to the ship here, not the wife, she looks A-OK).

I want to go see the North Carolina too, all the pictures I've seen tell me that the "Showboat" is well maintained. I'd also like to see the Texas, mainly to see how the design has changed.

(Following your logic: )
I spent a night on the Alabama, does that make me a battleship sailor now?

Just kidding of course, but I plan on going again next year. Fun stuff.

Enjoyed the naval commentary, PC.

Thanks! I have bought a zoom lens last spring keeping a possible air show in mind. And it came handy this time.

By the way, all of those pictures look great and professional! The MiG-29 picture is my personal favorite.

Thanks!