Shuttle!

In case you haven't been paying attention to the latest space news like I have, the Space Shuttle Discovery is set to launch on July 1st, I'm not sure what exact time. As a strong supporter of space exploration and travel, I'm glad to see NASA getting it's manned space program back on the right path.

The plans are to have the shuttle fly until 2010, and then by 2014, have a new vehicle ready to make the next leap back to the Moon, by about 2017 or so. Very doable, from what I've been reading, as long as the budgetary support is there.

I've always wanted to go see a shuttle launch. I don't know if I'll be able to do that, but if not, maybe I'll be able to see a launch of people to the Moon, which would be just as interesting...

In more Mike and Sue related news, packing continues apace. I've packed away some old family photos I had on display here, and have boxed up a good amount of my clothing. I'm leaving some stuff out, obviously, to wear for the next few weeks. Also, some of the clothes I'm leaving out I'll carry in a suitcase, to have for my first week of work in the new job. I don't expect it would take long to unpack clothes, but I'd rather not have to be rushed with digging for clothes when our stuff arrives.

Work here is steady, but not overly hectic. I'm speaking of my actual Community Director job, not the work of packing up! I'm trying to prep a bunch of stuff for the next person to come along to this job here in East Wheelock, and tomorrow, I'll be organizing my staff room, which is a bit of a mess right now. I have no other real appointments tomorrow, so it'll be a good way to spend the day.

Today, I got a package in the mail of some cheese/meat mix from Hickory Farms, from Ruth, the former AA for our office. She's from England originally, and lived in Australia for quite some time before coming to NH. Last year, she moved back with her family to Australia, but we've stayed in touch, and it was really nice to get that from her. She also e-mailed me the song/dance audio for "Puttin' On The Ritz" from Young Frankenstein, as we used to joke about that quite a bit during her time here... The comedy never stops!

NP: Mike Keneally - Manhattan