A Week Away

I think Barrington will make it here to Houston in about a week. Well, I suppose that is the schedule and that could certainly change given the weather and the huge crossing from northern Japan to Alaska that lies ahead. Hopefully for his sake the weather will allow him to make it back to North America soon and finish his trip.

Things are slowly taking shape here for his arrival. I still find it amazing that more people have not taken an interest in this amazing story, but people seem to be taking notice slowly. I have gotten a few people to call me back and take note. It's kinda funny but people seem to pay attention to this as the dates get closer and this becomes a reality - THEN people begin to take note and want to be a part of this. If I could connect Barrington with some of the former and current Black Astronauts, I know that they could be great mentors.

It's been a fairly good week I suppose and with a lot of deals so it has gone quickly. I certainly need to get back focused on the job search next week and make time for that. I think good things are on the horizon there.

Note to self: be more aggressive. You will never get if you don't go.

Cusp of summer brings back a lot of memories. Most recently it's all days rehearsals back when I was marching drum corps. Long days, sweat that was really more like "smarm", getting clean and learning the book. Hard to believe that I did that back then but it was an amazing experience. Although it would have been great to march Cadets or Santa Clara Vanguard, I would not trade my days at Spirit for anything.

God speed to the crew od STS-117 and the Booster team. Fly safe boys.