[graciegirl]

It was fascinating. We drove our golf cart and parked on Havana Trail at the Golf Course. Soon there were about 20 carts. We had a great view of the launch and it was fascinating to see it literally go by the huge harvest moon. Everyone clapped and cheered.

Earlier we ran into Kathie, Donna, Pat, Dicky, Tkret and Chachacha eating dinner together when we ate at Cici's pizza at Colony Plaza. They were all heading to Truman. I hope they had as good a view as we did.

Wonderful. So glad the shuttle is safely aloft.

[chelsea24]

We went to Truman and the view was great! I think I was yelling more than anyone because I had try to see this at least twice before. I think I got a good picture of the red streak, but new camera so I'll have to see. If it came out good, I'll post it. Great fun with Nonie, Kathie, Donna, PGB, Dicky, Tkret, Cha x3, and Handie and Mrs. H. Oh and Mom2Five and hubby! I love the Villages, something is always happening!

[Jerseygirl08]

I am so glad all of you got to see it, nice clear night I take it??? I can't wait to get to TV and to experience this with all of you. Ah, life is sweet.

[uujudy]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Judy, you were right! I saw it to the right of the moon. I was thrilled.

Yay! I'm glad the moon was up and the shuttle was where it was supposed to be!

Wasn't the launch fantastic? Mr. Judy's career was rockets, but I never saw a real shuttle launch before tonight, can you believe it? I felt the earth shake at our house in Utah (and watched the acorns fall) when they tested the solid propellant boosters for the shuttle, but actually *seeing* the launch was a first for me!

[Rokinronda]

POOH! I just saw this thread! Ed and I went to RJ Gators and then watched the shuttle from the boardwalk. Quite an amazing sight!! WE almost WENT TO TRUMAN!! duh!

[Cassie325]

It was beautiful from the north side of town as well....we were at Lopez with friends....also heard it was a great site (video on cell phone and will try to share) from lady lake area as well.....

What a beautiful site!! We would never have seen this in NY....so glad to be here!!

[PGB]

The "Shuttle" was teriffic! GOD BLESS AMERICA! I am soooo happy I got to see it. Called my son on the way home and told him how great it
was!

[nONIE]

Now just a minute here! In defense of MOI, I have found my way to everywhere I want to be since I have been in The Villages! It may have taken me an hour or 2 longer then most people but eventually I get there!!!! Actually, I am very proud of myself!

[PGB]

You tell'um girl! This is a confusing place. Took me 40 mins. to get from LSL back to my place in Belle Air!

[dfn8tly]

You're all right, it was a spectacular sight. I didn't think it would be visible because of the clouds and the distance since we are over 100 miles away from the KSC. I watched liftoff on television then stepped out my front door and after a couple of seconds the cloud cover opened and there it was. It rose majestically and made a left turn around the full moon (?) then back into the clouds. Why was it heading for New York? Maybe they needed to pick up some bagels.

Unfortunately, that may have been the last night launch for a long time.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by PGB

The "Shuttle" was teriffic! GOD BLESS AMERICA! I am soooo happy I got to see it. Called my son on the way home and told him how great it
was!

PGB, Your post said "Click Here" so I clicked, expecting to see a video of the shuttle. Instead I got an Elvis happy face. Was he on the shuttle?

Is anyone posting a video? Villages 07?