Check this out - Just heard from uri_ba in New York and it sounds like he's having a great time.
Tomorrow morning, I will be driving to O'hare Intl. Here in Chicago to PICK HIM UP!! :o He will be staying with me, at my home over the weekend on his midwest leg of his tour of my fine country. Before he heads to Florida for the launch, I plan to show him "how we do it here in Chi-town." ::)
I joked with uri some months ago that if he ever found himself in America that he'd have to come to Chicago so we could meet. Welp, thats gonna happen and I have the SSM2007 forum to thank. There is so many of you that I have communicated with in the almost three years(?) I've been a part of this, and I often wish we could all get together for like a convention or something along those lines. To put the faces behind the post would be great, Wouldn't it? I know that's unrealistic But those thoughts will be with me as I go get our man uri_ba tomorrow.
Thanks again SSM2007. Best forum on the net. Period.
I'll post again tomorrow. Hopefully add a pic or three :)
Sweet tell him I said hello and standing by in FL :D
I'll have about two weeks in FL we could do an SSM faceoff :)
anyone is interested of hosting SSM workshops?
i'll be in chicago on the 26th to the 28th in DC on the 29th&30th and in FL from April first
Lucky man. Enjoy the time together sharing the SSM experience. Look forward to hearing all about it. Keep us informed wish i could be there also.
P.S. whats for dinner !!?
How about a get together in Houston ? We could all Tour Space Center Houston and take the Level 9 insiders tour. Have a good time on your US Visit Uri...
Richard
Nerd off lol.
It is funny Uri is going to Driver's state and my state ;)
First off, we are happy that our forum is blessed with a higher than normal percentage of this kind of people.
Next, hats off go to Driver and schmidtrock for their camaraderie, in true (virtual) Astronauts spirit!
We expect TONS of pictures and stories on the forum and of course, we wish you all a great time, both around the dinner table and in Orbit!
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Quote from: USA~Driver on March 25, 2010, 10:21:34 PM
...There is so many of you that I have communicated with in the almost three years(?) I've been a part of this, and I often wish we could all get together for like a convention or something along those lines. To put the faces behind the post would be great, Wouldn't it? I know that's unrealistic But those thoughts will be with me as I go get our man uri_ba tomorrow.
Thanks again SSM2007. Best forum on the net. Period.
I'll post again tomorrow. Hopefully add a pic or three :)
"unrealistic"? Believe, and it will happen. (damn! It's me and my teasing habit again!)
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The First User SSM2007 User based Conference, attendees Uri_BA, USA~Driver and schmidtrock. Everything starts small...
Quote from: USA~Driver on March 25, 2010, 10:21:34 PM
...and I often wish we could all get together for like a convention or something along those lines...
I'm thinking either KSC, JSC or my local pub:)
Was SSM2007 at a space/NASA conference a while back. Maybe this would be the ideal opportunity when SSM2010 is released to organise a release party / SSM Fans conference :)
Well Uri & Driver? Where are you? :)
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Quote from: uri_ba on March 25, 2010, 11:41:50 PM
I'll have about two weeks in FL we could do an SSM faceoff :)
anyone is interested of hosting SSM workshops?
i'll be in chicago on the 26th to the 28th in DC on the 29th&30th and in FL from April first
That's a really good idea Uri -- try and put something together while you're here -- I will try and attend but unfortunately, I've been moved back to Network Ops and I haven't had a day off in 2 weeks+ ... but I'll try
Again, I live in East Orlando and KSC is only 35 miles away (as the crow flies)...
Let us know,
Jeff
Burger for lunch
(http://upload.ssm-fans.info/images/uri0041.jpg)
and getting ready for a fly around
(http://upload.ssm-fans.info/images/uri0043.jpg)
Now who is who... :D
How is Chicago Uri ?
damn cold...
But I'm setting up a Bar hopping thing here - interested? :)
Wish I could join you guys but I'm in Dallas.
Quote from: Richard R on March 28, 2010, 03:22:50 AM
Wish I could join you guys but I'm in Dallas.
Just got back...
a guy from seattle, two girls from columbia, a chinese girl and an ex-nun.. I'm totally wasted (5 pints) - night was a success, so far the best night in the US. (best day actually, first hanging out with Driver, and now this :))
Uri, Sure hope ur having some fun in the grand-ole USA!!!
Enjoy dude!!!
Glad to see you're enjoying the US Uri :)
Mr Driver and Mr Ba, its nice to put faces to the names and voices, over the internet, and glad there not the voices in my head :)
Quote from: desktopsimmer on March 29, 2010, 12:04:01 AM
Glad to see you're enjoying the US Uri :)
Mr Driver and Mr Ba, its nice to put faces to the names and voices, over the internet, and glad there not the voices in my head :)
Are sure? we can still be some sort of complex government conspiracy :)
...involving a burger bar, a shuttle simulator and all run from an ASUS eee pc... yep, it has to be complex :)
Quote from: desktopsimmer on March 27, 2010, 10:36:47 AM
The First User SSM2007 User based Conference, attendees Uri_BA, USA~Driver and schmidtrock. Everything starts small...
Quote from: USA~Driver on March 25, 2010, 10:21:34 PM
...and I often wish we could all get together for like a convention or something along those lines...
I'm thinking either KSC, JSC or my local pub:)
Was SSM2007 at a space/NASA conference a while back. Maybe this would be the ideal opportunity when SSM2010 is released to organise a release party / SSM Fans conference :)
I vote local pub, name the time and date = )
Quote from: uri_ba on March 28, 2010, 07:46:06 AM
Just got back...
a guy from seattle, two girls from columbia, a chinese girl and an ex-nun.. I'm totally wasted (5 pints) - night was a success, so far the best night in the US. (best day actually, first hanging out with Driver, and now this :))
Baaaahhhaaaaaa!!!!! No wonder why I didn't hear from you on Sunday !!!!!
Told you you'd like " The Windy City...... " ;)
Quote from: uri_ba on March 28, 2010, 07:46:06 AM
I'm totally wasted (5 pints) -
5 pints? That's it? ;)
In the spirit of Uri, I'm going to film a YouTube Instructional Video and teach him how to drink. If you are ever going to drink with the Irish, we need to get you in shape. ;D
EVA with Uri and Schmidtrock
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/schmidtrock/uriandschmidtrock2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/schmidtrock/uriandschmidtrock.jpg)
Drive safe Uri, was a pleasure meeting you and chatting.
Here ya go A.
Nice work paying it forward, boys. :)
Is it me or where you two separated at birth :)
Quote from: desktopsimmer on April 15, 2010, 02:36:16 PM
Is it me or where you two separated at birth :)
My thoughts exactly! LOL!
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Haha :D Yes I suppose there is a resemblance.
Hmmm... I missed these shots. I recognize Schmidtrock but who is the guy above? I guess it's USA~Driver, correct? :)
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