[Salty Springs]

We have a place on Cocoa Beach so went there for the launch. My wife and sisters went to the port for lunch. I said lets go out on the causeway and watch from there instead of the beach (It's about ten miles closer with a better view). All the old hens said"I don't want to get in that zoo" I said yes it will be a zoo but it will be an experience. Like the difference between attending a pro football game and watching on tv. I said raise your hand if you want to go. Of course mine was the only one raised (but I"m driving) I said the "ayes" have it,and off we went. What a zoo, cars as far as you could see.Found a little spot by the water and squeezed in and it started to rain. Started clearing to the north and off it went,beautiful. I have seen several shuttle launches and it doesn't compare to the fury of those monsters but still a great launch. Took about 90 minutes to get back to our condo (usually takes about ten minutes) and headed out to the patio with our adult beverages. We here the sound of huge jet coming and here comes Air Force 1 cruising the beach. It was going as low and slow as possible. I'm not a big fan of the passenger on it but just the sight of that plane in the air will send chills down your back.
Dave