Surely We're Not the Only Ones!

[nebula5]

On Sunday, Greg and I were running around working on cleaning out his dad's apartment at the assisted living home (Joe Sardo passed away on May 17). We had a few other errands to do that day, but cut a couple of them short in order to make it home on time to watch the NASA channel's coverage of the Phoenix landing

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[centaurg]

I was preoccupied, but tuned into the Web broadcast at the last riveting minute, listening to the call-outs of altitude and finally relaxing as it became obvious that the lander was slowing to a controlled touchdown--fifteen minutes ago. Then happily hanging on for the next few hours as the pictures flowed in

[johno]

I proved myself a true geek this past weekend.

I was chatting with Bridgett about the Phoenix lander and other space & mars probes, within 2 minutes I had completly forgotten she was wearing a skimpy harem girl costume.

chriso's response was that she was glad that "I was more interested in her mind."

[nebula5]

Would Bridget consider that a compliment, or an insult, I wonder...

[johno]

I told her the story and her response was:

"Thank you! It's nice to know that some fanboys can get past the costume and to the brain!"

[mikec1157]

We watched this on the news and checked out the web site a few times during the day. I am so happy that I got to see a shuttle launch right after Magicon (Worldcon 1992). I can't believe it was 16 years ago. Again WAY COOL!

I too am sadden by too few people thinking that Space Exploration is Cool. It's one of the reasons why I think that we need to make sure that children don't grow up too fast and lose the "child like wonder of the universe" that we start out with. In fandom very very few lose this every. Are we better off for this? I think it helps us.

Be a nerd, be a geek, it's one of the reasons I like you and Greg.

And Sorry about Greg's father, I know it's been difficult for you these past few years....give each other a hug.