a southern belle turns beach bum

11 May

Atlantis Launch

Posted on 2009 under Uncategorized |

Yes, it’s been awhile since I’ve been here. What can I say, this southern belle has been busy trying to eek out a few bucks to survive on (btw, 2009 calendar is once again for sale at Coastal Designs. Toward the end of the year, I will be putting together another calendar for the 2010 season. And, if you are so inclined….visit my zazzle site at Southern Expressions.)

But enough of that. Living in Cape Canaveral has been tough on many folks because of the economy, to say the least. This is a town that has relied heavily on the space program. And while Pres. Obama says he will try to continue the space program at least another year or so, everything is up in the air. Believe me, this area needs it. We rely a lot on tourism, but with the economy as bad as it is, tourism is kind of at a low point now.

so, without further ado…here are a few photos I snapped of the Atlantis launch from my (yes) balcony.

Atlantis Launch

Atlantis Launch

Atlantis Launch

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6 Comments so far »

  1. by Jessica, on May 12 2009 @ 6:36 pm

     

    So awesome, that you’re that close! :) Hope all is going well for you.

    Jessica’s last blog post..Star Trek Advance Screening=Awesome!

  2. by LisaMarie, on May 13 2009 @ 5:02 pm

     

    Very cool. It’s good to see you here. :-)

  3. by J Watson, on May 17 2009 @ 6:01 pm

     

    After viewing the launch we found the best little place for lunch. Great BLTs, fresh salads! White linen table clothes. Chef and waiter in white jackets. Small prices.Big Surf Cafe on South Atlantic in Cocoa Beach.

  4. by Vixen, on May 22 2009 @ 7:21 pm

     

    Stopping by to say Hi! We watched the launch too. But, unfortunately, it was on the tv, lol.

    Vixen’s last blog post..Pre-Holiday Weekend Bullets

  5. by the fearless blog, on June 2 2009 @ 1:48 am

     

    Fabulous photos. I have never seen a launch in person.

    the fearless blog’s last blog post..

  6. by lala, on June 2 2009 @ 12:05 pm

     

    Hi y’all! Yes it’s very cool to see. I got to see a Delta rocket launch off it’s pad a few months ago (granted, the Banana river was in between, but it was still cool)

    I’ve been waiting for the shuttle to come back on the ferry plane. I must of missed it, though I don’t know how because the plane is very noisy.

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I'm LA, just little ole me, a southern belle who has always dreamed of being a beach bum. And now I am! I live in beautiful Cape Canaveral, FL, just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean. When I'm not lounging on the beach, I do graphic design and photography. Many of those photos you'll see on this blog. Check out the Photography and Graphics pages of this blog to see about pricing for each. So sit back, grab a tall cold glass of sweet tea and enjoy the view from the coast!