Shuttle Lunch

OldBuzzard · Apr 30, 2011, 08:29 PM

I'm in Titusville Fl. We (wife and #1 son) came down in the motorhome for the launch yesterday. Unfortunately the launch was scrubbed, and it's currently scheduled to launch on Monday.

So, I'm sitting in a KOA campground just out side of Titusville FL, HOPING that the shuttle WILL launch on Monday, since this is the only chance I'll ever have to see one 'live'.

If not, then I'm going to miss it, as we will have to go back to the "cold, wet north".

This is pretty much the MH's 'Maiden Voyage". We have gone down to Cincinnati (225 miles) and back a couple of times but those were more like shake down cruises.

Trip down wasn't too bad, other than a lot of wind which keeps you on your toes as this thing is like a giant sail. when a gust of wind hits it, it wants to change lanes

Lots of rain, which was a part of the storm system that spawned to tornadoes just to the east of our route.

I'm loving the weather here. Highs in the mid 80's lows in the mid-high 60's, and SUNNY. Sure beats the wet rainy miserable weather, with highs in the low 60's and lows in the low 50's in NE Ohio right now.

IF the shuttle launches, we will be taking pics, and I'll be sure to post some.

Edit:
Forgot to add. I'm munchin on some boiled peanuts, and Gator Jerkey. First time I've every eaten either. Peanuts are OK. Gator is tasty, but even by jerky standards pretty "chewey". That's not all bad though, as that just lets the taste last longer

blibbax · Apr 30, 2011, 08:44 PM

Post pics of motorhome :P

Hopefully you get to see the launch - that's a fair old trip you've taken to not get to.

mkk · Apr 30, 2011, 08:54 PM

An oddity lunch by the sound of it.

I think I'd settle on a very small piece of that jerky. I do hope it gets off well on Monday then.

IvanV · Apr 30, 2011, 09:33 PM

Good luck with the launch, I wish I had the opportunity. As far as I know, the launch site closest to me is in Borat... I mean Kazakhstan.

dawgXdenta · May 10, 2011, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blibbax

Post pics of motorhome :P

OldBuzzard · May 26, 2011, 11:21 PM

OK, you guys asked for pics of the MH.

How about a vid instead?

YouTube - ‪Swinger MH‬&rlm;

blibbax · May 26, 2011, 11:52 PM

Wow, that's quite an accent you have there

Nice motorhome too, even if it is only a year younger than I am

. Seen houses with worse kitchens - was that microwave fitted in 1993?

What kind of MPG do you get with a 7.4L petrol V8? I guess at least it can't be too slow

- motorhomes of that size in the UK tend to get 4-cylinder turbo diesel engines of about 3L, and be based on vans rather than trucks.

Anyhow, thanks for the vid

(Subscribed to your channel btw

)

OldBuzzard · May 27, 2011, 12:13 AM

On the trip to FL and back we averaged right at 7 MPG. That includes fuel used for running the generator. I forgot to look at the hr meter on the gen before we left, but I'm guessing that we ran it for about 18 hrs or so. Gen will use anywhere from .75 to 1 GPH depending on the load.

I had the cruise control set at 65 MPH most of the time, and the 454 wasn't working all that hard at all on the flat and level. It would "grunt" a bit on some of the longer hills going thru KY and TN.

Yeah, not the greatest gas mileage, but then I wasn't paying for 150.00 a night hotel rooms, and 30-40.00 for restraint meals either. So in the end, it's really not much more expensive that traveling by automobile.

Yes, the microwave is original equipment, as is everything else that you see.

I will be replacing the 13" CRT TV with a Vizio 26" HD. I just got that puppy in today, and need to get it mounted.

blibbax · May 27, 2011, 12:15 AM

We didn't get a microwave in our house until 2009

(My parents are technophobes

)

mkk · May 27, 2011, 02:25 AM

My, a whole kitchen and a shower too now that is a nice thing to have.

That laptop looks just like my moms Pavilion Athlon XP that just keeps on going. Upgraded RAM some years ago and blewn out dust a couple of times, that's it.

IvanV · May 27, 2011, 02:26 AM

Hey, that thing is pretty well organized. Also, nice to get a chance to hear a member's voice.

Dyre Straits · May 27, 2011, 04:23 AM

I'm assuming you came down and went back up I-75 on your trip. If so, you passed less than a half mile from where I live in Marietta, GA. I'm at the north end of Marietta not too far from Kennesaw. I have to assume that since you went through KY and TN.

Someone mentioned awhile back that they saw a huge motorhome going toward Florida towing a Mini Cooper. In the rear window of the Mini Cooper was a sign that read, "Please be patient. I'm pushing as fast as I can."

OldBuzzard · May 27, 2011, 05:17 AM

Yup, I was on I-75, all the way up to Cincinnati. Then it was I-71 to near Cleveland.

Motorhomes are pretty well organized.

I do like mine, BUT, should I ever win the Gazillion $$ lottery...

YouTube - ‪2011 Prevost H3-45 Luxury RV for Sale at Motor Home Specialist "The Centurion"‬&rlm;

MSRP on the 2012 version of that puppy is in the 1.9M range

That's how the other half lives

***craig5320*** · May 27, 2011, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldBuzzard

Yup, I was on I-75, all the way up to Cincinnati. Then it was I-71 to near Cleveland.

Motorhomes are pretty well organized.

I do like mine, BUT, should I ever win the Gazillion $$ lottery...

YouTube - ‪2011 Prevost H3-45 Luxury RV for Sale at Motor Home Specialist "The Centurion"‬&rlm;

MSRP on the 2012 version of that puppy is in the 1.9M range

That's how the other half lives

That thing is insane, not just in size and what must be weight! but it must have a nuclear reactor to keep all that running! lol

niceguyrichy · May 27, 2011, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blibbax

We didn't get a microwave in our house until 2009

bloody hell, i've never not had one.

***craig5320*** · May 27, 2011, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niceguyrichy

bloody hell, i've never not had one.

Yea, how did your mum cook your tea? My dad doesn't have an oven

niceguyrichy · May 27, 2011, 10:34 AM

my dad lives entirely on stuff that cooks on his George Foreman

***craig5320*** · May 27, 2011, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niceguyrichy

my dad lives entirely on stuff that cooks on his George Foreman

I'd live with just my BBQ if I could, everything tastes good off that thing. The more you burn it, the better it tastes... now that is a man's cooker!

Apr 30, 2011, 08:44 PM	#2
blibbax What does this do? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 4,250 Rep Power: 254 System Specs	Re: Shuttle Lunch Post pics of motorhome :P Hopefully you get to see the launch - that's a fair old trip you've taken to not get to. __________________ Donate the spare computing power of your PC to help to cure Alzheimer's, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease and cancer: Fold for HH!

Apr 30, 2011, 08:54 PM	#3
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,495 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	Re: Shuttle Lunch An oddity lunch by the sound of it. I think I'd settle on a very small piece of that jerky. I do hope it gets off well on Monday then.

Apr 30, 2011, 09:33 PM	#4
IvanV HH Assassin Guild Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,917 Rep Power: 336 System Specs	Re: Shuttle Lunch Good luck with the launch, I wish I had the opportunity. As far as I know, the launch site closest to me is in Borat... I mean Kazakhstan. __________________ If anyone has Portal 2 and hasn't played the co-op and wants to do me a favour, let me know (PM me or whatever).

May 26, 2011, 11:21 PM	Thread Starter #6
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	Re: Shuttle Lunch OK, you guys asked for pics of the MH. How about a vid instead? YouTube - ‪Swinger MH‬&rlm; __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

May 26, 2011, 11:52 PM	#7
blibbax What does this do? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 4,250 Rep Power: 254 System Specs	Re: Shuttle Lunch Wow, that's quite an accent you have there Nice motorhome too, even if it is only a year younger than I am . Seen houses with worse kitchens - was that microwave fitted in 1993? What kind of MPG do you get with a 7.4L petrol V8? I guess at least it can't be too slow - motorhomes of that size in the UK tend to get 4-cylinder turbo diesel engines of about 3L, and be based on vans rather than trucks. Anyhow, thanks for the vid (Subscribed to your channel btw ) __________________ Donate the spare computing power of your PC to help to cure Alzheimer's, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease and cancer: Fold for HH!

Apr 30, 2011, 08:29 PM	#1
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	Shuttle Lunch I'm in Titusville Fl. We (wife and #1 son) came down in the motorhome for the launch yesterday. Unfortunately the launch was scrubbed, and it's currently scheduled to launch on Monday. So, I'm sitting in a KOA campground just out side of Titusville FL, HOPING that the shuttle WILL launch on Monday, since this is the only chance I'll ever have to see one 'live'. If not, then I'm going to miss it, as we will have to go back to the "cold, wet north". This is pretty much the MH's 'Maiden Voyage". We have gone down to Cincinnati (225 miles) and back a couple of times but those were more like shake down cruises. Trip down wasn't too bad, other than a lot of wind which keeps you on your toes as this thing is like a giant sail. when a gust of wind hits it, it wants to change lanes Lots of rain, which was a part of the storm system that spawned to tornadoes just to the east of our route. I'm loving the weather here. Highs in the mid 80's lows in the mid-high 60's, and SUNNY. Sure beats the wet rainy miserable weather, with highs in the low 60's and lows in the low 50's in NE Ohio right now. IF the shuttle launches, we will be taking pics, and I'll be sure to post some. Edit: Forgot to add. I'm munchin on some boiled peanuts, and Gator Jerkey. First time I've every eaten either. Peanuts are OK. Gator is tasty, but even by jerky standards pretty "chewey". That's not all bad though, as that just lets the taste last longer __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY Last edited by OldBuzzard; Apr 30, 2011 at 08:44 PM.

May 27, 2011, 12:13 AM	Thread Starter #8
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	Re: Shuttle Lunch On the trip to FL and back we averaged right at 7 MPG. That includes fuel used for running the generator. I forgot to look at the hr meter on the gen before we left, but I'm guessing that we ran it for about 18 hrs or so. Gen will use anywhere from .75 to 1 GPH depending on the load. I had the cruise control set at 65 MPH most of the time, and the 454 wasn't working all that hard at all on the flat and level. It would "grunt" a bit on some of the longer hills going thru KY and TN. Yeah, not the greatest gas mileage, but then I wasn't paying for 150.00 a night hotel rooms, and 30-40.00 for restraint meals either. So in the end, it's really not much more expensive that traveling by automobile. Yes, the microwave is original equipment, as is everything else that you see. I will be replacing the 13" CRT TV with a Vizio 26" HD. I just got that puppy in today, and need to get it mounted. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

May 27, 2011, 12:15 AM	#9
blibbax What does this do? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 4,250 Rep Power: 254 System Specs	Re: Shuttle Lunch We didn't get a microwave in our house until 2009 (My parents are technophobes ) __________________ Donate the spare computing power of your PC to help to cure Alzheimer's, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease and cancer: Fold for HH!

May 27, 2011, 02:25 AM	#10
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,495 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	Re: Shuttle Lunch My, a whole kitchen and a shower too now that is a nice thing to have. That laptop looks just like my moms Pavilion Athlon XP that just keeps on going. Upgraded RAM some years ago and blewn out dust a couple of times, that's it.

May 27, 2011, 02:26 AM	#11
IvanV HH Assassin Guild Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,917 Rep Power: 336 System Specs	Re: Shuttle Lunch Hey, that thing is pretty well organized. Also, nice to get a chance to hear a member's voice. __________________ If anyone has Portal 2 and hasn't played the co-op and wants to do me a favour, let me know (PM me or whatever).

May 27, 2011, 05:17 AM	Thread Starter #13
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	Re: Shuttle Lunch Yup, I was on I-75, all the way up to Cincinnati. Then it was I-71 to near Cleveland. Motorhomes are pretty well organized. I do like mine, BUT, should I ever win the Gazillion $$ lottery... YouTube - ‪2011 Prevost H3-45 Luxury RV for Sale at Motor Home Specialist "The Centurion"‬&rlm; MSRP on the 2012 version of that puppy is in the 1.9M range That's how the other half lives __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY