Spent the day cleaning out the boat. When I emerged, I saw a cloud or smoke in the southern sky. I wasn't sure which it was. Then to it's left I spotted what I believe to be a satellite launch. It was crossing in front of the bow. I watched it as it grew brighter, then faded toward the eastern horizon. Others see this often here in Oriental, but this was my 1st time.
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I saw the exact same launch, on my way back home from picking up a lil boat in Va. Was driving in that direction and got to wondering about that single cloud, kinda weird looking, up there all by itself... Then I thought "Launch...?", and looking closer and could see the flare of exhaust from the 2nd stage as it ignited, coming out of the cloud.
Really gave me pause - and perspective - as to how much things have changed since being a kid. We still don't have flying cars, but at least space rockets are becoming a fairly regular occurrence. :)
Here's what followed me home. Needs some polishing, but she's all there and in good shape. Planning on some dinghy cruising down in Fl with her.
I like it. I always wanted an O'Day Widgeon. Similar to your new American.