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By GREENBIRD56 - 12 Years Ago
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The corps of men charged with an American landing on the surface of the moon has grown smaller -Godspeed Neil Armstrong...... My outfit recently was asked by NASA to bid on repairing a vehicle at the cape - and when we went to do the "walk around", the transporter (1965 model) was parked in a side bay of the VAB - where they assembled the Saturn V. It is hard to go there without invoking the memories of my early years of watching these guys climb into the succession of larger and larger vehicles - until finally the ultimate machines took them to the moon. NASA continues to keep the place ready for re-activation - all it take is a forward thinking administration. Any nation that wishes to compete with America needs to be aware that our fathers did this and we can too.
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By rick55 - 12 Years Ago
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The really scary thing about the moon landing is the technology used to get them there. Their commuters barely had the capacity of a Commodore64. With today's computers of 3.0 Mb processors you would think anything is possible. The movie Apollo13 certainly showed how rudimentary the equipment was.
It wasn't that long ago that a 1.0Mb processor was regarded as a supercomputer and export was prohibited to certain countries.
It is surprising how well the old Yblock design stands up today with the advent of all the new stuff around.
Regards
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By slumlord444 - 12 Years Ago
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If the Obamba is re elected we will not be going back into space in the next 4 years. The "we can do it" attitude seems to have died in this country. I fail to understand how a country who could put men on the moon with such rudimentry technology cannot figure out how to finance and set up a workable health care plan.
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By miker - 12 Years Ago
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Well said, Steve. I'm old enough to remember that. My Italian grandfather looked at me and said " I remember going to Rome, and seeing my first car, and reading when the Wright brothers flew the first time. Now, I see men on the moon. No man will ever see more in one lifetime."
With no regard to politics, I've been to a lot of car shows this year, and what we can do with no one in our way is amazing. I'm sure if it was train, or wood, or whatever shows, it would be the same. There's still a lot of talent and ambition in this country.
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By pegleg - 12 Years Ago
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Mike, Don't get me started.......Yopu know what I think. You and Mummert are the only two conservatives left on the West Coast.
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By carl - 12 Years Ago
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I wonder why the flag isn"t flying half staff? Carl
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By Ted - 12 Years Ago
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Carl. Ditto on the observation that the flag is not flying at half mast for the passing of a truly great American. Seems it flies at half mast for a lot less these days but not for the reasons that made this country great.
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By miker - 12 Years Ago
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I heard on the news that the powers that be came out of the ozone. Flags will go to half mast day of services.
You're wrong Frank, I know a guy around Bakersfield, too. No names, can't blow his cover. They call it the left coast for more than one reason.
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By mctim64 - 12 Years Ago
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I remember watching Neil walking on the moon on our little B/W tv when I was a kid and thinking of a bright future when I might do the same, I grew up with great hope for what lay in store. I don't know where that feeling went. I'm on the "Left" coast and you wont find anyone more conservative, there are quite a few of us in "the Big Valley" still.
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By pegleg - 12 Years Ago
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Tim, shoulda remembered you, I'm old!!
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By The Master Cylinder - 12 Years Ago
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Wow, that sure tells me what you think of the rest of the Y-Block enthusiasts that live on the West Coast...
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By JoeBob - 12 Years Ago
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Guess you gotta be part of the clique.
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By The Master Cylinder - 12 Years Ago
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Hahaha, That's a good one, but so true. 
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By carl - 12 Years Ago
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I met Frank at National Trails yesterday and he is a super nice guy. IMO Carl
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By The Master Cylinder - 12 Years Ago
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carl (9/1/2012)
I met Frank at National Trails yesterday and he is a super nice guy. IMO Carl
Never said he wasn't. Don't know him, don't care to. I'm not the one throwing out rash opinions based on where someone lives.
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By mctim64 - 12 Years Ago
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The Master Cylinder (9/1/2012)
[quote]carl (9/1/2012)
I'm not the one throwing out rash opinions based on where someone lives.Hey Master, what's it say in your signature?  lol
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By The Master Cylinder - 12 Years Ago
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I wouldn't say I'm making assumptions about a persons POLITICAL beliefs by where he lives by that statement, I'm treating everyone the same, haha. 
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By MoonShadow - 12 Years Ago
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The Y-block guys on this forum and the ones that are able to make it to Columbus are a great group of people. From all walks of life and status. The common denominator is that we all have a passion for the Y-Block engine and the cars/trucks they came in. As with any group all of us have our opinions on various subjects but that is not what this forum is about. Anyone looking to start a flame on conversation should go elsewhere. Help to support our hobby with positive remarks and advice (often with a sense of humor required) or go elsewhere. Franks is an old sub sailor that more than paid his dues. He is always on hand to help if you need it and swap stories when you don't. Nuf said. Chuck
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By The Master Cylinder - 12 Years Ago
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MoonShadow (9/1/2012)
Anyone looking to start a flame on conversation should go elsewhere
Seriously?? Are you insinuating I was "looking to start a flame on conversation"? Whatever that is supposed to mean. I was just commenting on his broad statement that everyone in California was politically to the left. I just found that to be an unfair statement. Heck, most of the people in California weren't even born here.
But hey, I can go elsewhere.
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By Moz - 12 Years Ago
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sounds like its time for everyone to calm down & see franks comment for what it really was a joke with one of his friends, as an aussie i take some ribbing for being down under & have never taken offence as its all light hearted tomfoolery & i get a good laugh out of it which is one of the great things about the forum.
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By mctim64 - 12 Years Ago
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OK! Back to Y-Blocks landing on the MooN! Bla Bla Bla
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By pegleg - 12 Years Ago
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Kinda touchy ain't we?
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By PWH42 - 12 Years Ago
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That's kinda what I thought,too,Frank.
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By JoeBob - 12 Years Ago
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Ted (8/28/2012)
Carl. Ditto on the observation that the flag is not flying at half mast for the passing of a truly great American. Seems it flies at half mast for a lot less these days but not for the reasons that made this country great.
Wonder how many "winked at the moon" to honor Neil Armstrong per his families request? Friday was a Blue Moon, same day that he was put to rest.
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By pegleg - 12 Years Ago
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Flags are at half staff all over Ohio, as they should be. That's what an American Hero looked like. Ditto for Glenn and the rest of those guys.
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