So how about an after-action report? How did it go? Where di you end up viewing the launch? Was it everything you hoped it would be? Let us know, please.
It was enjoyable, I watched from the shore of the Banana River along 528. Launch was fairly close, we could see it great, the low cloud cover caused the Shuttle to disappear completely into the clouds about 20 seconds after liftoff so that was anti-climactic. We could hear the loud noises for a few minutes after it disappeared, then I got into my car and hightailed it back to Mousetown, arriving at 345am about an hour drive back.
Well worth doing, too bad that the clouds were so low! Thanks for all the advice everyone.