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Post by ulstermayniac on Jun 23, 2009 19:44:26 GMT
No, I don't think so. Seeing what James had to go through to be allowed to go up there, I don't think that the American organisation that is in charge of it could afford to let regular people up there.
If it was possible though, would you be brave enough to try out? I certainly wouldn't. Just watching James in all those situations was making my stomach churn.
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Post by KiwiMonkey on Jun 23, 2009 19:54:28 GMT
No, I don't think so. Seeing what James had to go through to be allowed to go up there, I don't think that the American organisation that is in charge of it could afford to let regular people up there. If it was possible though, would you be brave enough to try out? I certainly wouldn't. Just watching James in all those situations was making my stomach churn. Aww  Yes if it was possible to go, I would do everything in my power to be able to go. Could you imagine being that high up, gazing down on Earth. Being able to see the curvature of the Earth, the clouds, the sea and the unknown. Being at the edge of space, gazing out at the rest of the universe in all its glory. Not knowing just what is out there. James is one lucky man. |
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Post by ulstermayniac on Jun 23, 2009 20:02:25 GMT
Yes, completely. I think like that everytime I see the moon. Something occured to me, James was looking down onto the earth, but did he or was he able to look up to see what was above him, like the moon?
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Post by jweaver on Jun 23, 2009 21:17:59 GMT
KT : Many,many thanks for your link. James was fabulous. His commentary was just so eloquent. Didna realise pressure suits were necessary in the U2. Going to watch it again, right now! -j  astro-sh!%%ers club ;D ;D rotflmao |
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Post by KiwiMonkey on Jun 23, 2009 21:18:12 GMT
I'm not sure, I'm pretty sure someone on here will know  |
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Post by ulstermayniac on Jun 23, 2009 21:28:52 GMT
Yes, this place is a wonderous font of knowledge. |
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Post by lindenchase on Jun 23, 2009 21:40:05 GMT
James May at the Edge of Space will be repeated at BBC 2 next Wednesday at 22.00.
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Post by ulstermayniac on Jun 23, 2009 22:29:46 GMT
James May On The Moon is also on this Thursday 25th June at 11:20pm on BBC Two. |
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Post by Jacksgirl on Jun 24, 2009 9:25:02 GMT
I was the same to&that was only part 1 i watched.I'm sooooooooo looking forward to watching this on tv&getting the dvd |
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Post by nobody on Jun 24, 2009 10:48:03 GMT
I don't think so.
But the Russia's took a space tourist up last year i think. So they must have had something similar to train him up.
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Post by ulstermayniac on Jun 24, 2009 11:37:10 GMT
Oh, I have a vague reccollection of that, now that you mention it. How much money did he pay for the priviledge though?
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Post by crumbs on Jun 24, 2009 11:45:21 GMT
I'd love to go on U2 - what an experience! Now that's living. Mr Crumbs was green with envy and called James a very rude name indeed - "he's flown in a spitfire, a typhoon and U2 - what an **@+!!** *^"@ etc etc. Twas really interesting to see James in a different light. I wouldn't mind seeing him by the light of the moon.......!
Liked the music they used - particularly the beginning of Mirrorball by Elbow and a splattering from Doves new CD.
Sorry if I'm repeating previous comments by the way.
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Post by nobody on Jun 24, 2009 11:51:30 GMT
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Post by Mystik on Jun 24, 2009 12:10:27 GMT
Something the Beeb can put under the category of "petty cash" no doubt  |
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Post by ulstermayniac on Jun 24, 2009 12:20:08 GMT
LOL! Who knows?! |
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Post by jacqui on Jun 24, 2009 12:52:11 GMT
James May at the Edge of Space will be repeated at BBC 2 next Wednesday at 22.00. Cool  *note to self - get tissues *  ;D |
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Post by ulstermayniac on Jun 24, 2009 13:19:45 GMT
Is it sad? I never got to see that part.
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Post by nobody on Jun 24, 2009 13:25:39 GMT
If they shut down bbc3 for a year do you think they could afford to said James up ;D
I think it would be well worth it.
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Post by ulstermayniac on Jun 24, 2009 14:20:12 GMT
I do as well! James would be in his spacey element! |
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Post by jacqui on Jun 24, 2009 14:41:45 GMT
Is it sad? I never got to see that part. Not so much sad as seeing James so overwhelmed by it all made me fill up in a happy way ;D |
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Post by (Ali) on Jun 24, 2009 16:42:30 GMT
I did inquire into the price of a flight on the Vomit Comet and it's about $5000 US. One day...
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Post by ulstermayniac on Jun 24, 2009 17:16:04 GMT
That's expensive! Time for you to get saving?
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Post by lew on Jun 24, 2009 18:02:28 GMT
Just hope that it'll hit $2.00 to the pound.....cheap at the price
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Post by ulstermayniac on Jun 24, 2009 18:09:14 GMT
Would you be brave enough to try out what James did too?
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Post by lew on Jun 24, 2009 18:10:39 GMT
Oh yes......I'd laugh all the way up ;D
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Post by ulstermayniac on Jun 24, 2009 18:24:23 GMT
He is a good inspiration it seems. |
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Post by lew on Jun 25, 2009 20:25:07 GMT
Though wearing that suit, I would have had a serious problem, just watching the "I can't breath moment" had me wanting to rip the thing off....still mind over matter, for the greater good, it'll be worth it....would've won, I think ;D
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Post by ulstermayniac on Jun 25, 2009 20:33:44 GMT
It did look a bit claustrophobic.
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Post by lindenchase on Jun 25, 2009 20:52:58 GMT
Cabi the pilot is still answering erverybody's questions on Final Gear. Guess what: he let James have a go at flying the plane. ;D
Q:
After seeing that i am surprise there are any planes left to land.
Bet May was gutted he could not have a go at flying the plane.
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He DID have a go! He's a Pilot you know? Owns his own plane.
Cabi~
How cool is that?!
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Post by Liz on Jun 25, 2009 20:57:41 GMT
Oh that's wonderful for James! |
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Yes if it was possible to go, I would do everything in my power to be able to go. 
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