Mountain or Moon shot? Rocketman?

[Anne K Sippit]

Many people here use an analogy for OHS as getting on the other side of the mountain.

Being a child of the 60's I feel it is more like one of the Apollo moonshots.

1. The agonizing wait before launch. T minus 2 hours 33 minutes 39 seconds and counting. The terrible waiting period

2. T-minus six minutes 13 seconds and we are on hold for launch. A reschedule scenario

3. 5.... 4...... 3......2.....1......we have liftoff! Into the operating room

4. Communication blackout during the orbit on the back side of the moon. Anethesia - ICU - ventilator

5. Earthrise, return journey, chute deployment, splashdown, tickertape parade. Recovery, return home, caring family

See you on the other side of the moon. Leaving tomorrow

 

[Superbob]

In degree of difficulty, though, I think it's more like a mountain climb -- strenuous but not gravity-defying, We'll all be pulling for you -- you should do well.

 

[Cooker]

She packed my bags last night, preflight?.
Zero hour 9:00 AM??
I?m gonna be high as a kite by then??

 

[Guest]

Good Luck Anne, we'll be looking for your successful splashdown.

I love your analogy, you're gonna do great!

 

[Anne K Sippit]

She packed my bags last night, preflight?.
Zero hour 9:00 AM??
I?m gonna be high as a kite by then??

I miss the earth so much I miss my wife
It's lonely out in space
On such a timeless flight

And I think it's gonna be a long long time
Till touch down brings me round again to find
I'm not the man they think I am at home
Oh no no no I'm a rocket man

 

[ctyguy]

Best of luck tomorrow, sounds like your doing pretty well....sending good vibes your way

 

[WayneGM]

Best wishes for a successful surgery tomorrow, and a smooth, speedy, recovery.

 

[Guest]

Hmmm....cool analogy.

I'll have to come up with an automotive analogy .

Good luck, Anne!



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[njean]

Best of luck to you Anne --- catch you on the other side!

Prayers to you!

 

[cp172]

Anne,

Praying that your lift off, orbit and splash down go smooth. Its a heckuva ride when they light that candle.

 

[Duff Man]

I agree with your analogy 100%. I was watching something on the history channel about the first astronauts to orbit earth. Their heroism inspired me with a fleeting feeling of courage.

We'll talk to you upon re-entry.