Space Shuttle, Killer Whales and Gangsters!

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June 7th 2008

Published: July 1st 2008

When we found out that the space shuttle was going to be launched during our stay in Orlando. "We just had to be there!" So with fingers crossed, we travelled to Cocoa Beach. We knew it would be a great place to watch the launch. (Several years earlier we'd made the same journey, but the shuttle was canceled at the last minute due to a storm.) Happily we all had a great day, all went to pl... Read Full Entry

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Ron & Avril

skid skim

"SPENDING THE KIDS INHERITANCE" Well thats what the kids accuse us of - so, (Skid & Skim) ski/daddy and ski/mummy are doing just that..... 2 Brits off around the world on August 19th 2007 and don't they just hate us for it!!!! No! - They think it's great that a couple of oldies have got the guts to go backpacking for 12 months. We are no strangers to travelling and have already experienced white water rafting in Colorado, "Skim" has also been brave enough to do a bungee jump. OK we are in our 50s, but it doesn't mean we are going to sit back and wait to die. Life is for l... full info

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1st July 2008

tracie
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wow sea world rocks xx

2nd July 2008

amanda ingram
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Hi Guys Good to hear from you. looks wonderful what an experience seeing the shuttle being sent off. i bet it was very noisy and busy. who were the gangsters you or the cartoon characters. xxx

3rd July 2008

Linda
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So JEALOUS
Loving the pics, yous both look like yous are having a BLAST!! while yous are still sporting summer wear Im bundled up in a blanket,lol. This is so kool to be able to keep in touch

3rd July 2008

skid skim
Ron & Avril

Noisy Shuttle
Yes the shuttle was pretty noisy, and the crowd were just as loud. But it was a great day, although it was hot and sticky. Love to all, the gangsters (Skid & Skim)

3rd July 2008

skid skim
Ron & Avril

Shivering in New Zealand!!!!
We remember so well how cold New Zealand can be! But don't worry we will be experiencing a british winter on our return home and no doubt we'll also be bundled in lots of blankets to keep the cold out. Take care all xx

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