3 . . 2 . . 1 . . blast-off!

I know a lot of ye socks in this little corner of heaven are jaded to the whole Space Shuttle program.

But, I don't know how anyone can experience a launch like today's and NOT be left breathless.

(And, that's coming from someone who's seen DOZENS of these things.)

Hope they get that plumbing repaired up there . . .