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In January of 1998, .45MAN took me to my first night launch - up close and personal. We went to Jetty Beach which is about 5 miles from the launch pad. It was the most breath-taking, spectacular sight I have seen in my whole life and will not forget it as long as I live.

We spread a blanket on the beach and sat in total darkness until lift-off. The beach was showered in bright light and I was *stunned* at how many people were there once I looked around during the take-off. People were stunned to silence and only started applauding minutes later.

Truly a God-given sight.

THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION IN A SINGLE ACTION-PACKED EVENING

6:00pm - Opening flag burning ceremony.
6:15pm - Opening secular prayers by Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton.
6:30pm - Anti-war concert by Barbara Streisand.
6:40pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
7:00pm - Tribute theme to France.
7:10pm - Collect offerings for al-Zawahri defense fund.
7:25pm - Tribute theme to Germany.
7:45pm - Anti-war rally (Moderated by Michael Moore).
8:25pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
8:30pm - Terrorist appeasement workshop.
9:00pm - Gay marriage ceremony (both male and female couples).
9:30pm - * Intermission *
10:00pm - Posting the Iraqi Colors by Sean Penn and Tim Robbins.
10:10pm - Re-enactment of Kerry's fake medal toss.
10:20pm - Cameo by Dean 'Yeeearrrrrrrg!'
10:30pm - Abortion demonstration by N.A.R.A.L.
10:40pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
10:50pm - Pledge of allegiance to the UN.
11:00pm - Multiple gay marriage ceremony (threesomes, mixed and same sex).
11:15pm - Maximizing Welfare workshop.
11:30pm - 'Free Saddam' pep rally.
11:59pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
12:00am - Nomination of the democratic candidate.

What a great memory!
The moon launch was right after dawn broke. I slept on the hood of the car (stayed up all night) and was almost incoherent that morning but do remember that it was fascinating and everyone there was thrilled. LadyX was even there.