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February 2,2003
I awoke around 9:15 am central time on February 1, 2003 with my mother
calling me. Her first word's were "We've lost communications with the
Shuttle Columbia and there are news clips on TV that looks like it must
have come apart on re-entry." I don't work for the space program but
have strongly supported NASA ever since I witnessed Neil Armstrong walk
on the moon when I was three years old. My mother knows this. I was
awake instantly and asked what station she was watching. I tuned to the
same channel as my mother and listened. She mentioned the other time in
late January over a decade and a half ago when we had both witnessed the
loss of another seven souls to America's space program. I hung up the
phone with her and watched the media circus all day. Most of that day I
was numb. I refused to answer most phone calls. Now it's February 2,
2003. Time to get on with life. The bi-partisanship in Washington and
across our country will exploit this event as they do everything else.
Beware of the ones who make claims that "we have no business spending
money on space exploration." If you listen to those individuals, the
seven heroes who perished yesterday died in vain. NASA made a
statement that caught my attention. They had mentioned
"accountability". I just hope this was not mentioned to make a
sacrificial lamb of somebody. After the investigation is completed I
believe we will find that it was a result of human error. I hope
"accountability" means that in the future, all steps possible will be
taken to insure that the same thing never happens again.
It's logical for the human race to head for the stars. There will come
a day when the natural resources of this planet will no longer sustain
our population. The space program of today is the infantile first steps
to where I believe we have to go to fulfill the destiny god has given
us.
As of yesterday heaven has seven new guardian angels watching over the
American Space Program. These angels will take their place alongside
seventeen other angels. They will watch over and protect a new
generation of American Astronauts that they inspired. Our American
Angels!
-Jimmy
Trojanowski on February 2, 2003
April 1, 2003
The first annual Digital Aliens party was a
huge success. Digital Aliens would like to thank Josh Watkins for the
great looking personalized etched beer mugs he made for all members and
guest. Also we would like to thank the South Shore Harbour Resort for
the great facility.
The cards were delt, the beer flowed and money changed hands. The games
went until the early morning hours and there was no clear victory on
anyone's part. We also want to thank all members and their spouses for
the contributions of refreshments.
July 28, 2003
I arrived at work this morning ahead
of everyone. I turned on the television and discovered that we had lost
one of the greatest Americans ever last night. His name was Bob Hope.
There will never be an entertainer or patriot like him. I feel sad for
myself and the world but not for Bob. He lived a very long and
wonderful life. He saw so much and did so much in his life. He was
successful in every media he was involved in. Today is a very sad day
for America indeed. Where will we ever find another person so ready to
give so much of himself or herself. Remember that his devotion to our
troops wasn't a sacrifice for him, it was his pleasure and so few people
can say the with any sincerity.
Hey Bob! We thank you for the memories!
September 19, 2003
(Bush Renews Area 51 Secrecy Order. Claims Exempting Base From
Disclosing Info Of "Paramount Interest")
Fueling continued speculation about the top-secret government base,
President Bush has renewed the exemption allowing the military to refuse
to provide any information about its operations at Area 51 in Nevada.
Saying it was of "paramount interest" to exempt the Groom Lake facility,
Bush signed the order, which has been renewed every year since President
Clinton first put it in place in 1995, the Associated Press reports.
Area 51, located on a dry lake bed 90 miles north of Las Vegas, has been
the subject of widespread speculation, with some believing the federal
government is hiding evidence of extraterrestrial vehicles or life
forms. The mystery began in the nearby town of Rachel several years ago
when a worker at the Nevada Test Site allegedly saw alien space ships at
the base.
The Extraterrestrial Highway, a portion of Route 375 renamed by the
state of Nevada.
In issuing the exemption, AP reports, Bush cited 1994 lawsuits that were
brought by injured workers and the widows of two workers who claim the
men were harmed by toxic materials at Groom Lake.
"It is baffling to see the government continue to cover up what went on
at Area 51," attorney Jonathan Turley, who represents the family, told
the news service. "It is clear that there were … crimes and that
government officials continue to resist any disclosure that would
confirm such criminal content."
One result of Bush's renewal is exempting the Air Force from following
federal, state or local solid-waste and hazardous-waste laws if
classified information would be disclosed.
While acknowledging the existence of the base, the federal government
has not revealed what goes on there. The area is constantly patrolled
and is under a no-fly zone.
September 28, 2003
The fourth annual Digital Pirates poker
game was a severe letdown. Attendance was extremely low even though it
was one of the best facilities the organization has ever had. Digital
Pirates captain Moby Dick would like to thank all who attended. The
organization may discontinue the event all together. When questioned
about the low turnout, Moby Dick had this to say.
"In late 2002 in order to fund different events throughout the year we
agreed on an annual membership fee. This did not set well with many
members because it was a complete contradiction of what the group stood
for. The numbers in the charter dwindled greatly right from the start.
I'm not sure it's something that we will ever be able to overcome."
The Digital Pirates annual poker game has been a very enjoyable event
since it's inception. Let's hope they can find what they have lost and
keep it together.
September 2, 2004
Cynthia LeAnne Bush drew this picture for
my site back in 2001. Don't know why I haven't posted it until now but
here it is.
Thanks Cindy! It's a cool pic.
There will be a couple of more pictures by Cindy posted on
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