It's not Dan Dare...

[Uncle Mort]

...space travel that is. I'm a great fan (as you know) but what's happened to space travel? where's the adventure, romance and discovery gone?

Here's today's planned spacewalk from the space station:

[the astronauts] will relocate a cart that moves along the rails of the station's truss, attempt again to deploy the unpressurized cargo carrier attachment system, install a similar attachment system on the starboard side, lubricate the space station arm's end effector and reconfigure some cables that power the station's gyroscopes.


 

[Snoopy]

That's the problem with reality ~ it's sooooooooooooooo mundane.

[Uncle Mort]

And if you can stand the excitement you can watch it now on on NASA TV here

[Barman]

...space travel that is. I'm a great fan (as you know) but what's happened to space travel? where's the adventure, romance and discovery gone?

Here's today's planned spacewalk from the space station:

[the astronauts] will relocate a cart that moves along the rails of the station's truss, attempt again to deploy the unpressurized cargo carrier attachment system, install a similar attachment system on the starboard side, lubricate the space station arm's end effector and reconfigure some cables that power the station's gyroscopes.


 

It's not rocket science is it Uncle...  

[Uncle Mort]

If you had a long enough ladder you could do it BM. (don't fall off though)

[Snoopy]

If you had a long enough ladder you could do it BM. (don't fall off though)

He won't tho' ~ NASA want 60 day credit.

[Miss Demeanour]

space travel that is. I'm a great fan (as you know) but what's happened to space travel? where's the adventure, romance and discovery gone?

Hasn't most of the adventure, romance and discovery concepts of space travel evolved from various forms of media anyway. The reality not being quite what would captivate hearts and minds

Don't ask me though - I don't like flying. The concept of going into space would terrify me 

It's ok anyway Uncle M - you don't need to go and find then - they will come to you

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7954001.stm

 

[Uncle Mort]

The reality could have been better if only the US hadn't turned away after the Moon landings. Some of the discoveries by unmanned probes show the possiblities of what it could have been.

[GROWLER]

I had a nightmare in space last night. Was outside the shuttle doing a space walk when the shuttle's pet cat got out without it's space suit on. Needless to say it's eyes bulged, suffocated and then it slowly drifted out into space, dead like. Not nice, not nice at all. Woke me up it did.
WTF was THAT all about then I wonder?

[Snoopy]

I had a nightmare in space last night. Was outside the shuttle doing a space walk when the shuttle's pet cat got out without it's space suit on. Needless to say it's eyes bulged, suffocated and then it slowly drifted out into space, dead like. Not nice, not nice at all. Woke me up it did.
WTF was THAT all about then I wonder?

Cheese for supper I would suggest.

[GROWLER]

I had a nightmare in space last night. Was outside the shuttle doing a space walk when the shuttle's pet cat got out without it's space suit on. Needless to say it's eyes bulged, suffocated and then it slowly drifted out into space, dead like. Not nice, not nice at all. Woke me up it did.
WTF was THAT all about then I wonder?

Cheese for supper I would suggest.

I've been having some really 'orrible random dreams lately. Wish I could remember them all, but they generally disappear from the meory banks pdq for some reason.
First one I've ever had in space though.
 I now recall someone throwing a dinner plate up there and me exclaiming that that was really not a wise thing to do as it might hit someone when it reaches earths surface.

[Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons)]

I had a nightmare in space last night. Was outside the shuttle doing a space walk when the shuttle's pet cat got out without it's space suit on. Needless to say it's eyes bulged, suffocated and then it slowly drifted out into space, dead like. Not nice, not nice at all. Woke me up it did.
WTF was THAT all about then I wonder?

Cheese for supper I would suggest.

Feeding cats cheese is never a good idea IMHO

[GROWLER]

I had a nightmare in space last night. Was outside the shuttle doing a space walk when the shuttle's pet cat got out without it's space suit on. Needless to say it's eyes bulged, suffocated and then it slowly drifted out into space, dead like. Not nice, not nice at all. Woke me up it did.
WTF was THAT all about then I wonder?

Cheese for supper I would suggest.

I woke up dead hot like. That's problee what it was. 
Still doesn't explain why I was outside the shuttle in space though....with a cat and a dinner plate.

[Miss Demeanour]

I had a nightmare in space last night. Was outside the shuttle doing a space walk when the shuttle's pet cat got out without it's space suit on. Needless to say it's eyes bulged, suffocated and then it slowly drifted out into space, dead like. Not nice, not nice at all. Woke me up it did.
WTF was THAT all about then I wonder?

Space

To see or dream that you are in space, represents exploration and independent thinking. You are broadening your horizons and view. Alternatively, the dream may indicate that you are "spacing out".  You need to return your concentration back on your future and goals. Or the dream could be a pun on your need for more "space" in a relationship or situation.

Spaceship

To see a spaceship in your dream, symbolizes your creative mind. It denotes a spiritual journey into the unknown and signal self-development and self-awareness. Alternative, the dream suggests that you may need to take on a different perspective, no matter how bizarre or unusual it may be. 

Plates

To see a plate  in your dream, indicates your social advantages and a hunger for life. Or the dream may be a metaphor that you have too much on your plate.

To see an empty plate in your dream, indicates that there is an emotional void in your waking life.  You may be feeling left out. Alternatively, it suggests that you need to rethink your priorities.

Cats

to see a cat in your dream, symbolizes an independent spirit, feminine sexuality, creativity, and power. It also represents misfortune and bad luck. The cat could indicate that someone is being deceitful or treacherous toward you. If the cat is aggressive, then it suggests that you are having problems with the feminine aspect of yourself. The dream may be a metaphor for "cattiness" or someone who is "catty" and malicious. If you see a cat with no tail, then it signifies a loss of independence and lack of autonomy.


 

[GROWLER]

I had a nightmare in space last night. Was outside the shuttle doing a space walk when the shuttle's pet cat got out without it's space suit on. Needless to say it's eyes bulged, suffocated and then it slowly drifted out into space, dead like. Not nice, not nice at all. Woke me up it did.
WTF was THAT all about then I wonder?

Space

To see or dream that you are in space, represents exploration and independent thinking. You are broadening your horizons and view. Alternatively, the dream may indicate that you are "spacing out".  You need to return your concentration back on your future and goals. Or the dream could be a pun on your need for more "space" in a relationship or situation.

Spaceship

To see a spaceship in your dream, symbolizes your creative mind. It denotes a spiritual journey into the unknown and signal self-development and self-awareness. Alternative, the dream suggests that you may need to take on a different perspective, no matter how bizarre or unusual it may be. 

Plates

To see a plate  in your dream, indicates your social advantages and a hunger for life. Or the dream may be a metaphor that you have too much on your plate.

To see an empty plate in your dream, indicates that there is an emotional void in your waking life.  You may be feeling left out. Alternatively, it suggests that you need to rethink your priorities.

Cats

to see a cat in your dream, symbolizes an independent spirit, feminine sexuality, creativity, and power. It also represents misfortune and bad luck. The cat could indicate that someone is being deceitful or treacherous toward you. If the cat is aggressive, then it suggests that you are having problems with the feminine aspect of yourself. The dream may be a metaphor for "cattiness" or someone who is "catty" and malicious. If you see a cat with no tail, then it signifies a loss of independence and lack of autonomy.


 

So in other werds, I'm an oddity...a Space Oddity?