pic: Happy 4th of July

[Barry Bonzack]

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[JohnBoucher]

Very Cool Barry

[Greg Needel]

looks like an awsome way to spend the fourth...but where may I ask is your umbrella hat?

[Daisy]

I am soooooooo jealous

I'm not sure the webcast gave it justice. Man, I wish I was in Florida.


Daisy

[Jaine Perotti]

Now tell me Barry... how did a sack of beans such as yourself get VIP access to the Saturn V facility?

Those weird Floridians... always up to no good.

[Arefin Bari]

Originally Posted by Greg Needel

looks like an awsome way to spend the fourth...but where may I ask is your umbrella hat?

Didn't you steal that from him at championship? Check your back pocket.

Originally Posted by BurningQuestion

Those weird Floridians... always up to no good.

... Aren't you going to become one in about 2 months? Don't diss Floridians. In fact, seems like all these FIRSTers (nerds who are girls and from Da cutt) from da cutt are becoming Floridians... first was Lisa ... and now you...

[anna~marie]

wow you were recognized without your hat on!!!!

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by Arefin Bari

... Aren't you going to become one in about 2 months? Don't diss Floridians. In fact, seems like all these FIRSTers (nerds who are girls and from Da cutt) from da cutt are becoming Floridians... first was Lisa ... and now you...

Hey now, it's a true statement; FIRSTers in Florida are a little bit odder than other FIRSTers. (Of course, their awesomeness grows to match as well--how else do you explain so many great teams down there?)

Of course, as much as I seem to be down there historically (only missed one competition in the state, regional or off-season, since Championship 2004), I guess I should start worrying that it's rubbing off on me!

[tiffany34990]

Barry!!! you and working at NASA.. I'm jealous..okay I can't be that jealous b/c I'm in the system too but I'm glad you got to see it that close.

Not wearing the umbrella hat or hat with ears...oooohhhh my the world will end now (just teasing)

I'm glad to see the shuttle went off and I hope for a safe return for the crew.
It was a great 4th of july to remember.

Hats off to all of NASA and well to the world. Slowly step by step we're getting on track to explore further beyond our home planet peacefully.


and just to add Florida FIRSTers are way cool. We know how to have fun and build really cool robots and of course make a difference around us.

Billfred, you are a Florida FIRSTer to me even though you live a couple of states away. It is always nice to see you.

[hoorayforpink]

my nephews were freaking out when they saw the shuttle go off for about a minute then they were like ok lets go and florida firsters are the awesomest

[Michelle Celio]

Originally Posted by Daisy

I am soooooooo jealous

I'm not sure the webcast gave it justice. Man, I wish I was in Florida.


Daisy

It's also still really cool if you're kinda far away-ish. I live in the middle of the state and you can see it from my front lawn, basically you can see the fire from the engines and the smoke trail. It's pretty beautiful.

Anyway, Barry I hope you had fun watching the launch. You should of come to our after party =P

[Al Skierkiewicz]

That is so cool! I would love to be present for a shuttle launch. Someday, someday......

[Ryan Dognaux]

That's awesome. Shuttle launches are just amazing. I could watch them over and over and I don't think they'd ever get old. Even in today's technological age, shuttle launches still get me every time.

[Alexa Stott]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

That is so cool! I would love to be present for a shuttle launch. Someday, someday......

Yeah, it would be really cool to see one. I saw an engine test at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, but that's nothing compared to the actual launch...

[skimoose]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

That is so cool! I would love to be present for a shuttle launch. Someday, someday......

Yeah, but better still will be the day when anyone can be on board for a launch!