Remember the Apollo program?
Getting up early in the morning to watch that stationary Saturn rocket enshrouded in vapor straining to send an astronaut into orbit. An American astronaut.
Getting up early in the morning to watch that stationary Saturn rocket enshrouded in vapor straining to send an astronaut into orbit. An American astronaut.
Walter Cronkite was there to remind us that this was Really Important. But what we waited for was the voice of Chris Kraft counting down to lift off.
I also learned that NASA used the same clock as the NBA -- one minute could last a full day; and always the last minute before launch.
Chris Kraft came to mind this morning when my brother called to let me know that our route through eastern Oregon and central Nevada is covered with snow. My Midwestern and Canadian friends are probably laughing right now. But I know my limitations when it comes to snow driving.
So, we are on hold for travel today. My brother will call this afternoon. He may drive over to Salem later today, and we will then consider driving south on I-5.
But, as several of you have reminded me, I am retired, and I have no deadlines.
I will keep you posted.
