People going to Florida for STS-114 advice thread

[mah_fl]

TS Franklin (forming in the Bahamas) may scupper the launch attempts <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" />

 

[shuttle_rtf]

Another one? I'm never going to complain about the weather here again!

 

[ikarei]

Thanks. The launch information sheet is updated.<br /><br />It opens at 6:30am. People with the launch transportation tickets should arrive no later than 7:30 <br />Bus boarding starts at 7:30 ending at 9:30

 

[starfhury]

Well I was in Flordia for the first attempt. I think there was like an eight mile backup getting anywhere near the space center. I had all my equipment, my sister in law and kids all ready to view the launch. What a bummer when it got cancelled. This time around I'll just have to enjoy watching it on T.V or better yet from a webcast. The truth is shuttle launches are just too unpredictable to travel to one if you live outside of Florida or southern Georgia. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[ozspace]

"...shuttle launches are just too unpredictable to travel to one if you live outside of Florida or southern Georgia."<br /><br />Try coming from Australia!!! But I WILL do it again some time. Maybe in the Spring or Fall for more stable weather...

 

[ikarei]

It looks like the KSCVC info sheet was updated today, again. KSCVC opens at 6:30AM with suggested arrival time of no later than 7:00AM. Bus boarding begins at 7:30AM ending at 8:30AM.<br /><br />Since my friend cannot go, I have an extra launch viewing ticket (viewing from the causeway) that will go to waste if it launches Tuesday. If anyone is interested, drop me a PM for details before tommorow morning. I don't have an extra parking permit, so one would have to pick one up at the KSCVC before the launch day. <br />

 

[bpcooper]

That can't be...30 mins to allow 15,000 people in to park?<br /><br />Can you show me where this info sheet is? My friends are going to the causeway Thanks. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>-Ben</p> </div>

 

[lunatio_gordin]

It's an hour, but that's still not much time. I wonder how they plan on getting it done...

 

[ikarei]

Sure! They gave us the address to an updated info sheet in the information packet. <br /><br />http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/LTT3.pdf<br /><br />I think they are just "suggesting" arrving no later than seven, but with only one hour to board buses, I'm not sure how that's going to work either, lol. I guess get there early, then snooze later. <br /><br />

 

[ozspace]

From NASA Causeway Viewing Site Bridge 7.8 miles<br />From Titusville SR 402 Bridge 10.9 miles<br />From Titusville US 1 at SR 50 11.8 miles<br />From Gate 1 at Cape Canaveral Air Station 14.4 miles<br />From Jetty Park 15.2 miles<br />From Bee Line at Banana River Bridge (West side) 15.4 miles

 

[najab]

<blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr /><p>From NASA Causeway Viewing Site Bridge 7.8 miles<br />From Titusville SR 402 Bridge 10.9 miles<br />From Titusville US 1 at SR 50 11.8 miles<br />From Gate 1 at Cape Canaveral Air Station 14.4 miles<br />From Jetty Park 15.2 miles<br />From Bee Line at Banana River Bridge (West side) 15.4 miles<p><hr /></p></p></blockquote>Front left seat on the Orbiter - Priceless.

 

[00atlantis00]

Hi there:<br />I have Shuttle Launch tickets of STS -114. Are you looking for tickets or know anyone in need of tickets? I have 6 adult tickets for viewing from the Visitors Complex. Please let me know ASAP.<br />Thanks.<br />

 

[najab]

Your first post is almost-spam. Well done.

 

[00atlantis00]

My post is not spam. I went on July 13 and cannot go tomorrow and willing to sell my tickets.