A couple more photos

Today I have uploaded a couple more photos of the shuttle launch showing the smoke trail left by the shuttle and the solid rocket boosters, including right after separation of the boosters. Sinc e the launch took place shortly after sunset and since we were looking towards the east, the setting sun, reflecting off the smoke trail, lent a particularly spectacular glow to the trail. The people in this photo are my SIL and BIL, gazing at the smoke trail, while a palm tree waves in the breeze.

As I am writing this I am watching NASA TV and their coverage of the deployment of the new solar panel on the ISS. Thus far everything seems to be going well.

I am still trying to find time to transfer my videos over to the computer and hope to have that done shortly. It has been a busy week, what with supervising the install of carpet over at Mom and Dad's house, and then taking Linda to the Dr. office yesterday. I think all the pressing issues have been cleared up and hopefully we can get back to a normal schedule soon. This retirement thing is hectic and I need a lot of rest to keep up with all the demands! :)

Today is Friday and it is the first day of spring. Believe it or not, this isn't a major event here in Florida! Up north we live for this day, and it's promise of warmth and flowers. In Florida, it is just another warm, sunny day. Hohum!! :)

We have several potential pastimes this coming weekend and don't know which of them will actually happen but stay tuned for an update. You never know what excitement we will be involved in.

Later