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    Monday, July 6th, 2009
    1:51 am
    For those wondering about my daily loudtwitter postings
    Since March of this year, I've been sending the tweets I make each day on twitter to my journal here, in order that I can have a quick summary of my tweets for the day. Also it allows me to have a record of the tweets I likely can no longer get to on the main Twitter site, since I don't think it is possible to browse all your updates from day 1 to present on Twitter directly. This automatic posting of my tweets each day was being provided thanks to a service called Loudtwitter. However the LoudTwitter site has gone down due to a server crash, and it is possible that the Loudtwitter service may not return. If it does, I'll once again send a once daily summary of my tweets to this journal, otherwise, I'm going to have to find another way to do the same thing, or just remember to post here as I've been doing anyway. Just wanted to update you all on why you haven't seen my tweets here on my journal since June 29. Hope LoudTwitter returns. Have a good night everyone.
    1:01 am
    ACB convention going well
    The 48th annual National convention of the American Counsel of the blind is now underway, and I'm happy to be able to participate in this year's activities being held at the Rosen Centre hotel in Orlando, FL. Yes the word Centre is spelled c e n t r e instead of c e n t e r, and I don't understand why that is.
    Anyway for convention week, I'm hanging out with a friend of Joey's and mine who's going to the convention as well this week. I was there today and was impressed with some of the technology I saw. It included among the usual assortment of screen reader vendors and such, a talking tape measure, as well as a reading machine which allows one to put a page near the unit, push a button, and a picture is taken, and the device immediately begins reading the page, no computer or the like required. It was even able to read the writing on a new watch box that was used as a test for the unit. I was impressed, and I'd likely get one, except I don't quite have the $1590 it costs. I did make a purchase today though. I've been wanting to get some playing cards for some time now. I've wanted both a standard deck of playing cards, as well as some Uno cards, so I can play Uno with friends of mine. Well now, I can, since I purchased both uno and standard playing cards, so yay for that. I will be at the convention tomorrow from 11 AM to 11 PM, so if anyone wants to meet me, I'll have my cell and radio on tomorrow, check my twitter page at http://twitter.com/kd6cae
    for contact info. I hope to meet some of you during the week when I'm at convention.
    Yesterday, we went to my friend's storage unit, where a very old, but still perfectly working laptop computer was unearthed. This computer has the latest and greatest version of Microsoft Windows 95A, combined with a massive 1.4GB hard drive, and a very impressive 32 megabytes of memory! Maybe I'll make that computer my primary computer. Then again, I'd probably better not.
    Oh yes, I almost forgot, this Del Laptop comes complete with no ethernet networking built in. I am very impressed though that the thing even works at all, but it does, almost like new from what I could tell using the JAWS5.0 screen reader that was on the system.
    Of the 1.4GB, only 75MB or so was free, so yeah guess I'd better not store any videos on that computer, lol.
    Weather has been interesting, with periodic bursts of heavy rain that are brief, and temperatures in the low to mid 90's. I did get to meet Larry T from ACB radio, and even went live on ACB radio Interactive for a brief moment this morning, that was fun. Wil bring you all more updates throughout the week.
    Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
    5:40 pm
    Going to the ACB national convention in Orlando, and remembering my mother
    Hope everyone is doing OK. I'm continuing to enjoy my time here in Florida. I honestly can't believe how fast the time has gone by so far. Do you realize, I've already been in FL for 19 days already! And I have slept very well each of the 18 nights I've been here, incredible I say. My vacation does have some breaking news to report. It looks as though I will be able to attend the American Counsel of the blind (ACB) national convention being held this year in Orlando. This was an event I wanted to attend but at first it didn't appear that I would be able to. However, a friend of Joey's who we were helping with installing some software, has invited me to join her in going to the convention on Sunday, July 5. So, the way things appear to be coming together, I'll be meeting up with her on Thursday, July 2, and staying with her through at least the morning of July 6. My plans from July 6 through 10 are still not set in stone, but I may try to go to Tampa to visit my friend Sheri down there. And then of course July 11 it is hoped will finally be the day that I get to see a space shuttle launch in person!
    Updates will be made available as developments dictate.
    Now let's take a brief moment to reflect on an event that's rather sad in my life, which occured one year ago today.
    It was June 30, 2008, that my mother passed away rather suddenly at the age of 65. I hope she didn't suffer too much in her final moments, which I can say were rather strange for me. If I had known she was close to dying, and not drunk as I assumed she was, I would've tried to stay awake during her final moments. Rest in peace, Mother.
    Weather lately has been a bit on the more rainy side in recent days. Yesterday, I experienced probably the loudest and closest thunderstorm I've ever experienced, and let me tell you, it was loud!
    And then today, it's been raining fairly often throughout the day, and according to the forecast I saw, the rain will continue from time to time through tomorrow, and possibly even Thursday, which should really make things interesting since I may find myself in the rain when I go meet the person I'm going to the ACB convention with this weekend. So that's what's going on as of now on my awesome trip to Florida. If any of you reading this journal plan to be at the ACB convention on Sunday, July 5, I'll likely be hanging arround in the exhibit hall area, so feel free to contact me and we can meet up in person if anyone wishes to do so. I'll have both cell phone and amateur radio communication capability with me, so getting hold of me shouldn't be a problem. Hope to meet some of you at the convention. Talk to everyone later, and don't forget to follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/kd6cae if you wish to chat with me via twitter.
    Monday, June 29th, 2009
    12:08 am
    events of the past day
    • 18:21 I just had tater tots and barbecued chicken with green beans for dinner, very good. #
    • 18:22 Also enjoyed cooling off in the pool at Joey's parent's place, had fun there today as well as churcdh. #
    • 18:22 That was suppose to be church, gee Monty don't type so fast. #
    • 21:19 Ok this is way cool, I'm tweeting from my computer at home, but I'm still in FL, love system access 4 remote control! #
    • 21:21 Currently downloading new Adventures in Odyssey episodes directly to the home PC, this is way neat! #
    • 21:33 @littlesteph2004 Not crazy at all, actually I had to have my roomMate turn it on for me but I'm using it as if I were there. #
    • 21:48 Earlier tonight I had a brief scare with my cell phone where I thought it disappeared, but all is fine now I found it, yay. #
    • 22:12 Just disconnected from my home computer, uploading files on it in background, and going to bed soon. #
    • 23:37 @BorrisInABox Uhh 24k? That's just wrong! I wanted to throw an upload your way but don't have rights for upload into upload directory. #
    • 23:38 @BorrisInABox However your upload from you to me here on Brighthouse RR in FL is solid at 175K/sec or so, no issues there anyway. #
    • 23:41 Umm gee it's almost a quarter to 3 in the morning, shouldn't I uhh.. go to bed maybe? #
    • 23:43 @BorrisInABox OK that makes sense, will be uploading an 8MB test file which u can delete once received, here it comes shortly #
    • 23:48 @BorrisInABox That was odd. I only uploaded to you at about 105K/sec, this connection can upload at over 235K/sec to other sites. #
    • 23:49 @kd6cae And network wise you're on RR just as I am, so something wacky's up there? hmm me wonders my TWC home line isn't great either. #
    • 23:51 @BorrisInABox That's crazy! I from my current connection should easily max my upload going to you on almost the same network. Weirdness. #
    • 23:53 @BorrisInABox I guess at least the main thing, your upstream on TWCBC is working, grinn, good luck, that's odd for sure! #
    • 23:54 Going to get a drink of water then go to bed, good night everyone. #
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    Sunday, June 28th, 2009
    12:07 am
    events of the past day
    • 06:30 Enjoyed dinner last night, barely awake right now, may not stay that way. #
    • 09:05 OK think I'm awake now that it's just after noon. #
    • 10:09 For the ham radio operators among us, today is the annual Field day, and for the first time in 3 years, I won't be participating. #
    • 11:52 Going to go see Star Trek this evening. Won't be arround until late tonight #
    • 12:13 Getting concerned for Joey and Traci, also hoping I can attempt a trip to visit another friend in Tampa. #
    • 12:14 And, I hope NASA can finally launch space shuttle Endeavour on July 11, we'll see/ #
    • 21:23 Star trek movie was good, nearly ready to go to bed. #
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    Saturday, June 27th, 2009
    12:08 am
    events of the past day
    • 09:00 Good morning everyone, though here it's noon exactly. #
    • 11:33 My god I forgot how expensive collect calls are! Just got phone bill and have $33 in collect call charges, can I faint now? #
    • 11:37 @shanedavidson20 Yeah tell me about it, no more 10 minute long collect calls for me, ever! #
    • 11:38 @BorrisInABox Yep, I have an old bla copper line at home in CA, so yeah it can accept collect calls, I shouldn't've accepted, wow. #
    • 16:29 I've just configured the system here to record an interesting 20-20 show this evening. #
    • 16:53 Getting ready to have diner in a while. #
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    Friday, June 26th, 2009
    12:08 am
    events of the past day
    • 08:57 I'm awake, catching up on tweets, it's almost noon. #
    • 10:47 @JeffBishop I like that idea? Screen readers shouldn't cost more than the hardware they run on, that's silly! #
    • 13:43 Playing with Joey's Braille N' speak, wow haven't seen one of these in years. #
    • 14:14 @tlw2908 I wouldn't think of doing such a thing, though that device is one of a kind, has neat features. #
    • 15:31 wonder what's going on with Michael Jackson, all kinds of stuff about him in hospital in Los Angeles, wow. #
    • 15:32 Wish this computer wouldn't slow to a crawl when I attempt to view this channel line up web page gurrr! #
    • 16:22 Reports claiming Michael Jackson is dead, nothing official though yet, but wow dead at 50, amazing! #
    • 16:26 LA county coroner now confirms Michael Jackson dead, just amazing. wow. #
    • 21:42 @toonhead Do you archive your shows? If so can I have this one since I believe I missed it? #
    • 21:59 @toonhead OK thanks much. I can give you upload FTP location if u do have archive. #
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    Thursday, June 25th, 2009
    7:36 pm
    My vacation still going good, and shocking Michael Jackson dead!
    I'm still very much enjoying my trip in Florida.I may try and visit a friend in Tampa next week if I'm able to arrange it.
    The space shuttle still targeted for launch on July 11, and a fueling test will be performed next Wednesday to see if leak repairs have worked.
    Some breaking news. Within the last 2 hours, Michael Jackson, the famous singer of the 1980's and early 1990's has passed away at the age of 50! This is quite a shock for those like myself who enjoyed his music. Two other famous figures have also died this week, including Star Searche's Ed Mcman.
    Rest in Piece Michael Jackson, and may the family remember him and grieve as much as they need too!
    12:08 am
    events of the past day
    • 08:11 Good morning everyone, I'm just now waking up in the 11 O'clock hour, fun times, how is it I can sleep so well in FL? #
    • 09:29 Enjoyed my cereal for breakfast, now to add some money to my pre-paid phone. #
    • 10:00 Just browsing ring tones I may wish to add to my phone if I can. #
    • 10:02 @richcav What exactly is google voice if I may ask? #
    • 10:36 @BorrisInABox What kind of speeds are you getting on business class? Wonder if you're having same issues I had? #
    • 10:47 Internet connection here is perfect, a solid 240KB/sec up, or 1.9Mbits/sec, and over 19 megabits/sec or 2.3MB/sec peak download. #
    • 14:33 Dinner being prepared, shepard pie it will be. #
    • 16:14 Finished dinner, good it was. #
    • 16:46 Going to go watch tV for a while. #
    • 21:39 Watched home alone 3, also watched the Rays win and Atlanta Braves lose. #
    • 21:59 Going to bed now that it's 1 AM here in Sanford FL. #
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    Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
    12:08 am
    events of the past day
    • 11:45 Chatting with Sheri, had rest of french bread pizza for lunch yummy #
    • 12:41 gonna go relax for a bit #
    • 16:34 @nick6489 You'll be at the ACB convention, and @borrisinabox may be as well? I may have to drop in and meet the both of you. #
    • 17:39 Had awesome home made tacos for dinner! Yum they were! #
    • 20:43 Trying to find out how to do things on my Nokia phone via keypad, wondering if shortcuts exist for some menus? #
    • 20:45 I have a Nokia 2610 and the manual I found wasn't very useful at all only comand I know is select and star equals lock phone #
    • 21:16 Just had a midnight snack consisting of doughnuts, delicious! #
    • 21:19 @BorrisInABox Yeah and I can't find any reference to them online, but I'll keep looking, I know select and * is lock keypad #
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    Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
    12:10 am
    events of the past day
    • 06:20 Waking up, chatting with @melissa_1990 and Christine on skype. #
    • 06:42 Joey's Music of the risen sun radio show begins inunder 20 minutes on mixedbagradio.net #
    • 11:53 Finished our pizza and bread sticks for lunch, enjoying an episode of Star Trek right now. #
    • 15:32 Wow it's already 6:30, where has this day gone? On skype right now. #
    • 17:41 going to have french bread pizza for dinner here soon. #
    • 19:01 French bread pizza was good, and just finished watching the singing bee rerun, may record that show Saturday. #
    • 19:03 @preciousoso Just curious what don't you like about SA mobile with twitter? #
    • 19:53 Trying to find a way to capture live TV recorded automatically by media center, not sure if it can be done. #
    • 20:11 Cool I can capture live TV for later viewing, but it is tricky, not for the novice computer user, but still cool that I can make it work! #
    • 20:18 Gonna go watch TV with Joey and Traci, By the way windows vista media center captures live TV in 5 minute chunks #
    • 22:01 Going to bed soon, but browsing Nokia 2610 cell phone manual first. temperatures today hit upper 90's. #
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    Monday, June 22nd, 2009
    12:07 am
    events of the past day
    • 04:52 Getting ready to head for church will be back online tonight sometime. Everyone behave themselves grinn. #
    • 13:34 Back from church and also went to Joey's parents place had good ghoolosh for lunch. #
    • 13:54 Just payed my DSL internet bill back home, all bills now payed for this month #
    • 13:57 @BamaShannon Yeah I'd never had it before today, it was quite good, Joey's mother did awesome job on it! #
    • 14:55 Yeah the Tampa Bay Rays won again today against the mets 10-6! That's what I want to see. #
    • 15:02 Want to get channel lineup for this area but can't because browser gets slow whenever I go to channel lineup page! argg! #
    • 20:24 Finished watching angels and dodgers, and dodgers won 5-3, yay! #
    • 20:27 Going to go to bed soon, wish Joey would quit annoying his wife! #
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    Sunday, June 21st, 2009
    12:07 am
    events of the past day
    • 06:00 Morning all, I'm up yet again. #
    • 08:04 My awesome article I made for spacevidcast about my launch viewing attempts: ff.im/-4c3ff commnets welcome #
    • 08:12 Wish whoever keeps calling my cel phone and not answering would get a life or something! gurrr. #
    • 13:23 On skype for a bit chatting with Uno buddies. #
    • 13:24 @planethitsradio Umm 2mbps up? that can't be right. #
    • 18:32 Ordered pizza for us all for dinner, along with pasta, and I'm full! #
    • 18:37 @kjw810 Thanks for all the Uno play by play, look forward 2 recording later. #
    • 18:38 I also watched the Rays and mets game, Rays won, yeeHaw! #
    • 20:06 Going to bed, watching a cool show on CMT called the singing B will be watching that show again, night all. #
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    Saturday, June 20th, 2009
    12:08 am
    events of the past day
    • 07:23 Goodness I slept well, I'm just now waking up at 10:20 Am after going to bed at about 11 last night wow! #
    • 08:41 Had cereal for breakfast. #
    • 12:37 Had good leftover chicken and rice for lunch, yum yum, Traci did awesome job on that. #
    • 13:41 Checking email, and want to learn how to get my txt sound on my phone back to what it was when I got the phone #
    • 15:14 Just finished chatting with my friend Sheri, tenitively could meet up with her on July 1. #
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    Friday, June 19th, 2009
    12:08 am
    events of the past day
    • 05:26 Awake, though barely, hoping for Joey to get through surgury OK. #
    • 09:26 @cariann Would love to discuss my thoughts and frustrations with the STS-127 attempt and me trying to be at KSC 4 it, with you folks. #
    • 10:43 Finished lunch consisting of chicken nuggetts, and fries, good #
    • 10:44 @cariann Yes I do have skype, video doesn't matter because I'm totally blind anyway so couldn't provide video #
    • 10:45 @cariann I believe for me spacevidcast is on at 10 eastern, and I have you both on my skype so can call u when ready. #
    • 11:14 Getting thunder right now, so wonder if lunar launch will be able to happen. #
    • 11:29 Though I won't be at KSC for LRO launch, hope it gets off so NASA can say something of theirs launched this month, grinn. #
    • 11:30 As I tweet, we've got thunder outside, not sure how that's effecting weather at KSC, I'm in Sanford. #
    • 11:33 @JeffBishop Yes it will be on NASA tv and I believe it's at 5:12 PM Eastern time today. #
    • 11:39 @JeffBishop Also if you're not near NASA TV on the TV, check out spacevidcast.com/live and catch it online. #
    • 12:34 @cariann How long is the launch window for this LRO/LCROSS launch? #
    • 12:41 @cariann That's awesome news! Maybe NASA can actually launch something of theirs this month anyway, grinn. #
    • 14:14 NASA's LRO/Lcross lunar mission launch now targeted for 5:32 PM ET asuming weather clears in time. #
    • 14:19 Weather for rocket launch has just gone green, we could make a 5:32 PM launch this afternoon. #
    • 14:32 Lift off of LRO/Lcross! yay a Nasa vehicle did launch this month after all #
    • 16:50 Had chicken and rice for dinner with biscuttes, it was delicious! #
    • 16:52 @cariann What's making today a bad tech day? #
    • 17:54 @tlw2908 Thanks, I made that more complex than it needed to be. #
    • 17:54 Waiting for the space vidcast to begin around 10 PM Eastern, hope to be on it. #
    • 18:42 I may or may not get chance to be on Space Vidcast show, check out www.spacevidcast.com/live to find out. #
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    Thursday, June 18th, 2009
    12:09 am
    events of the past day
    • 00:47 Shuttle launch scrubbed due to another hydrogen leak, next attempt 7/11 at 7:39 PM EDT, never did make it 2 KSC got word of scrub in route #
    • 00:49 @ExploreSpaceKSC Will my KSC tickets for STS-127 launch viewing be valid for the July attempt? #
    • 00:50 @cariann This is so frustrating, was in route to KSC when I got word of scrub. #
    • 00:52 Now that NASA has time, I hope cause of hydrogen leaks will be determined. #
    • 00:53 For me all hope isn't lost, as I plan to be in FL through 7/12, so seeing the STS-127 launch is still possible! #
    • 01:02 Watching post scrub press conference then going to bed. Again, disappointed, but hopeful I'll see STS-127 launch in July #
    • 01:27 OK finished watching post scrub STS-127 briefing, so good night all, maybe July attempt STS-127 will launch and I'll be there! #
    • 09:35 @kjw810 Skype to go is a service that allows you to make skype phone calls from your phone #
    • 09:54 Going to enjoy cracker barrell lunch here in a bit. #
    • 12:57 Back from cracker barrell, yum, had cheeseburger and yummy fries! #
    • 12:57 @kjw810 Not sure, haven't yet used it, will let u know when I know. #
    • 17:42 Had fried chicken with baked beans and a roll for dinner, very good it was, now on skype. #
    • 19:40 Found one repeater that gets to where I'm at on 442.075 not sure if it works though #
    • 19:55 Cool, finally found repeaters that work in the area I'm in, there is radio activity, though no working IRLP nodes currently #
    • 19:56 Some frequencies I've found include 442.075 and 443.700 as well as 147.120 all with 103.5 PL tone. #
    • 20:16 @BorrisInABox No problem there, you may even have someone to chat with, namely me, so try 147.120 plus PL 103.5 when you arrive. #
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    Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
    11:25 pm
    STS-127 launch delayed again due to leak, again!
    Last night was quite a night of anticipation. Firstly, much of Central Florida had a decent amount of thunder and rain. This delayed the fueling process for space shuttle Endeavour by over 2 hours, and it was almost looking like the weather was not going to permit fueling to begin, as rules require that no lightning be within 5 miles of the launch pad for tanking to begin. Fortunately though, the weather finally gave NASA the break they needed, and fueling began. But just when it looked as though we were go for launch, and I was finally going to watch my first and likely only launch in person from KSC, a leak developed in the exact same area which prompted the scrub on Saturday. We had to leave for Kennedy Space Center before we could find out for sure what the final word was, but as we were about 5 minutes out from KSC, we got the news I had been fearing. NASA once again scrubbed the launch of Endeavour while they attempt to find out what keeps causing these hydrogen leaks. So now the next launch attempt will be no earlier than July 11 at 7:39 PM Eastern time.
    I am hopeful that we can have a successful launch on or around July 11, thereby still allowing me the chance to view a launch in person. I'm now very curious as to what's causing the leaks that have cropped up in 3 of the last 5 shuttle fueling operations. As I know more, I'll relay the info.
    12:08 am
    events of the past day
    • 06:01 Morning all, now awake, tonight will be very exciting for me, KSC trip happens tonight, hopefully! What is ping.fm anyway? #
    • 09:16 Browsing the web, coming on skype for a bit. #
    • 09:46 @tlw2908 Yay that's awesome to hear, thanks for the update! Let's just hope no leaks occur. #
    • 16:19 i'VE JUST SET UP MY SKYPE TO GO NUMBER. #
    • 16:25 If Fueling goes OK with no leaks, I'll be headed to KSC in about 5 to 6 hours, yay! #STS-127 #
    • 18:11 @cariann I'm with you, I'll be at KSC provided tanking goes well, leaving from Sanford FL at about 12:30 local! #
    • 18:19 STS-127 tanking operations delayed due to intense thunderstorms in the KSC area, figures, let's hope tanking can begin soon! #
    • 18:20 We are at t minus 4 hours 15 minutes on the NASA countdown clock. #
    • 18:51 @JeffBishop I sure hope so too, especially since I'm hoping to be at KSC to experience the launch? Can u say gurrr? #
    • 19:01 @Spacevidcast Why do we have to have thunder when I'm here to experience the launch in person? I'm not liking this! #
    • 19:10 Wonders how late NASA can begin the tanking process and still make the launch window, wish the storm would pass already! #
    • 19:17 @Spacevidcast Is there any sign of the storm passing at all? I'm totally blind so can't see radar. Waiting nerviously #
    • 19:27 @cariann Hope there's still a chance here, weird weather here! #
    • 19:35 Tanking may be able to begin within the half hour, let's hope so! #STS-127 #
    • 19:46 @BamaShannon I am, but very nervous because of the weather delay with fueling. Hoping we can still make it. #
    • 19:51 For those interested, follow @ExploreSpaceKSC to name just one source for STS-127 launch updates. #
    • 20:04 @Spacevidcast Are you serious? I'm watching NASA TV and I haven't heard that officially! IF so yayayayay! #
    • 20:06 If tanking is a go, I'll be in route to KSC b4 fueling is complete, hope no leaks occur #STS-127 #
    • 20:07 Yes, fueling is underway for STS-127 mission finally! Go Endeavour! #
    • 21:45 OK everyone, about to head out for KSC, everything looking good thus far for STS-127 launch yay! #
    • 21:56 @va3ets I'm planning on doing just that. Getting excited now #
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    Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
    1:12 pm
    Shuttle and vacation update
    Thus far, my trip down here to FL has been quite enjoyable. The local church
    here had a local concert on Sunday night with some quite impressive local tallent. Weather here has been roughly the same as it was when I arrived back on June 11, with temperatures in the mid 90's, but we've had the occasional light thunderstorm come through.
    One of my big reasons for coming down here when I did was to get the chance to view the launch of a space shuttle from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The mission I'm here for is STS-127, and it had been set for launch on Saturday, June 13, at 7:17 AM. Unfortunately though, during the fueling process, a hydrogen leak was spotted, and the launch had to be postponed. The new launch date is set for tomorrow, June 17, at 5:40 AM PDT, and we'll be at KSC long before that of course, assuming no leaks occur during this evening's tanking procedures. Weather is looking good with an 80 percent chance of good weather for launch. If however technical issues, such as another hydrogen leak are discovered, there will not be a launch attempt again until July 11.
    So let's hope for a successful launch tomorrow, as I'm going to try and get a recording of my experience tomorrow. The internet connection here has been rock solid at 15Mbit/sec down and 2Mbits/sec upload, and I am getting every bit of the 2 megabits upstream I should be getting, uploading at a full 237-240 kilobytes per second. My internet connection back home is the same 15/2 line, but I only get at best 1.3Mbits/sec, or about 170 Kilobytes/sec or so, even though modem is configured for 2 megabits up. I've ate at some very tasty resturaunts during my trip including Cracker Barrell, where I had some of the best fries I've ever eaten. That's about all the goings on from here, so chat with everyone soon.
    12:08 am
    events of the past day
    • 09:43 Good day all, browsing emails and enjoyed concert at church last night. Waiting for news on next shuttle launch attempt. #
    • 09:45 I co-hosted Joey's radio show this morning. #
    • 12:44 @cariann Thanks so much for the tweet of STS-127 new launch time, working out arrangements for KSC trip. #
    • 12:47 @shanedavidson20 New launch time for STS-127 5:40 AMEDT on 6/17, yay planning to be there! #
    • 12:52 Happy, new launch time 5:40 AM EDT on June 17, planning on being there! #
    • 13:02 Watching local news at 4 #
    • 13:23 @preciousoso Why are you furious at TWC? I know they can be lacking with TV sometimes grinn. #
    • 14:03 @tlw2908 Hmm let's see, oh I know, how about you and Joey and I go together? It just so happens I got tickets for us all. #
    • 14:04 @preciousoso Juana, if you have digital cable, you should get the music channels, on my lineup they're in the 900s #
    • 14:34 @tlw2908 Not at all, I'll be wide awake, too excited to sleep I think #
    • 14:34 Gonna go relax in the tub for a bit. #
    • 16:09 Good bath that was, now getting ready to eat dinner. Yummy Hot dogs. #
    • 16:11 @tlw2908 Oh, but I did, grinn. #
    • 16:29 New KSC arrival time is 3:30 AM Wednesday, wow. Off to eat dinner now. #
    • 19:31 Had hot dogs for dinner, and watched a classic movie, home alone 1. Going to check email then perhaps go to bed. #
    • 19:44 Just added @explorespaceksc to my following list. After all, I'll be there for 6/17 launch, looking forward to it! #
    • 20:35 going to bed soon. #
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