From: utzoo!decvax!harpo!npoiv!eisx!pyuxbb!tomh
Newsgroups: net.columbia
Title: Eyewitness of Launch
Article-I.D.: pyuxbb.300
Posted: Mon Nov 15 13:12:45 1982
Received: Tue Nov 16 02:16:58 1982

I flew down to Fla. to watch the launch.  Got a spot on the
Banana River about 8 miles from the lauchpad.  Lots of people
and excitement before the launch.  Lots of fire, smoke, and
noise during the launch.  It was AWESOME.  Much better in person
than on TV.  Definitely worth the trip.