Today, was a long wait. New software, dontcha know. Nice older gentleman standing there in the sun waiting like I was, to be called for the process..... We started a conversation, and he mentioned, casually, that he was an astronaut. Wait, an ASTRONAUT?!?!?! Those guys are my rock stars! But I didn't recall his name. Or his face. Why doesn't he look familiar??
We had an hour plus discussion on current events, Starcity, MIR, and a whole host of goodness. I really wanted to quiz him on some details, but mom and dad pounded southern gentleman manners into me, and I listened more than I talked. He was, after all, a member of the brotherhood of men I respect by default.
Fascinating man. Treated me like an equal, and listened to my opinions. I learned a few things today, and really enjoyed the time with him. I was sad when it ended.... AN ASTRONAUT!!!!!!
Col. Blaha, I'd like to buy you lunch sometime......
Oh, and I found out later, 361 combat missions in Viet Nam.
And a Test Pilot!!
Definitely not a shoe clerk.
Hebrews 13:2
Very Cool, STxAR! Lucky Dog.
ReplyDeleteI felt like the heavens were smiling on me today. You guys who went there, and did the job, I have the UTMOST respect for. YOU were there when it counted, and I will never forget that. Thank you. And you are 100% spot on, I was the lucky dog today!!!!!
DeleteEven better the man was a gentleman. Very nice bit of luck you had there.
ReplyDeleteYou know it! I work for a company that employees ex-mil spec types... Some are nice, some are arrogant sphincters. Almost as if you are breathing their personal air.... this man was humble. He said 'astronaut' like I would say 'electrician'. Just as if it was a common job. I was shudda bought a lotto ticket. But they haven't printed mine yet....
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