Space Shuttle, Killer Whales and Gangsters!


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June 7th 2008
Published: July 1st 2008
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Cocoa and Daytona


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 Video Playlist:

1: Space Shuttle Launch 149 secs
2: Highlights 387 secs



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 plan - without a hitch.
(Don't forget to watch our video)

Next was a visit to Daytona International Speedway.
And we just had to do the tour....

After a night in Downtown Disney we we decided to visit Sea World.
This was a first for us because there is so much to do in Orlando, that we'd never got around to doing it before.

Must say we were well impressed.

Capones was another first, but we've wanted to do that for ever.
It's a show based in the 1930s gangland Chicago. When alcohol was illegal.....

It was the best laugh we'd had in ages....

Well worth the $23, with an all you
He looks british to me!He looks british to me!He looks british to me!

The knotted hankie gave it away Pete... Come on dude it's Cocoa beach not Blackpool Beach...
can eat buffet and unlimited free drinks.
(As usual Skim made the most of that and could bearly walk a straight line after)

Having spent 2 great weeks showing our relatives around Orlando,
it was time to say our goodbyes and hit the road again.

This time it was to head back to New Orleans and then onwards to Colarado.

See you all again in our next blog.............












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No not a drop of rain here Marg...No not a drop of rain here Marg...
No not a drop of rain here Marg...

But it is in the 90s...
You need so much,You need so much,
You need so much,

for a day at the beach!!!
Daytona International SpeedwayDaytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway

Let's have a look inside....
Fill it up..Fill it up..
Fill it up..

Let's go for a spin...
Look at us .....Look at us .....
Look at us .....

Ready to do a fast lap in a simulator...
And the winners are.....And the winners are.....
And the winners are.....

The motley crew....
Winners lane...Winners lane...
Winners lane...

Skim had to be a winner...
Here we are...Here we are...
Here we are...

Speeding down the track at 15 mph...
Did I turn up on the wrong day?Did I turn up on the wrong day?
Did I turn up on the wrong day?

Now who told me it was race day?
Ok! More Disney...Ok! More Disney...
Ok! More Disney...

Downtown - Pleasure Island. This is where we hit a few of the clubs...
Don't look behind you Skim.Don't look behind you Skim.
Don't look behind you Skim.

It's a lego monster, getting ready to eat you....
Yeah man!Yeah man!
Yeah man!

Do I look cool or what?
Who's your friend?Who's your friend?
Who's your friend?

Oh! That's my sister...
Help!!!Help!!!
Help!!!

Mr Potato head is trying to strangle me!!!
Do you think,Do you think,
Do you think,

we make a good threesome?


1st July 2008

wow sea world rocks xx
2nd July 2008

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

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

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

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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