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Topic: collectSPACE 15th anniversary: Thank you cS'ers!
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Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-20-2014 09:41 AM
It is hard to believe it has been 15 years — it feels like it was just yesterday and yet, at the same time, that it has been so much longer.Today's lead article isn't about our anniversary, but another event that took place 30 years before collectSPACE came online. It underscores however, what this site does best: highlighting a space artifact while leading current space event coverage and looking forward at the future of space exploration. I have long said and absolutely believe that the strength of this site, the reason it has lasted 15 years and continues to grow, is you — our community of readers and members. So this is your anniversary, one for which you should be celebrated. Thank you for making the past decade and a half the success it has been. Here's to the next 15 and more! |
David Carey Member Posts: 782 From: Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 07-20-2014 10:11 AM
Congratulations Robert!A great achievement and a superb website. |
tnperri Member Posts: 452 From: Malvern, Ohio Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 07-20-2014 10:12 AM
Congrats.... Here's to another 15 years... |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 07-20-2014 10:18 AM
Champagne! |
Ben Member Posts: 1896 From: Cape Canaveral, FL Registered: May 2000
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posted 07-20-2014 10:20 AM
Congrats Robert!! |
OWL Member Posts: 175 From: United Kingdom Registered: Aug 2007
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posted 07-20-2014 10:29 AM
Well done Robert and thank you from all of us at this side of the pond for such a great site and service you provide to all of us. |
Shuttle Endeavour Member Posts: 234 From: Freehold, NJ, USA Registered: Aug 2013
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posted 07-20-2014 10:39 AM
Congratulations! |
mach3valkyrie Member Posts: 719 From: Albany, Oregon Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 07-20-2014 11:25 AM
Congratulations and Thanks, Robert. |
Blackarrow Member Posts: 3118 From: Belfast, United Kingdom Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 07-20-2014 11:53 AM
Many congratulations, Robert, and here's to the next 15 years - and beyond! |
SkyMan1958 Member Posts: 867 From: CA. Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 07-20-2014 12:31 PM
Thank you VERY much Robert for all your time and hard work to make this site such a success!!!Congratulations to all the cS'ers out there!!!
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Joel Katzowitz Member Posts: 808 From: Marietta GA USA Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 07-20-2014 12:47 PM
Mazel Tov |
Lou Chinal Member Posts: 1306 From: Staten Island, NY Registered: Jun 2007
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posted 07-20-2014 01:06 PM
Thanks, Robert. |
alanh_7 Member Posts: 1252 From: Ajax, Ontario, Canada Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 07-20-2014 01:47 PM
What would we do without it? Congratulations Robert. |
E2M Lem Man Member Posts: 846 From: Los Angeles CA. USA Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 07-20-2014 01:59 PM
Happy anniversary my friend! — JM Busby |
MarylandSpace Member Posts: 1336 From: Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 07-20-2014 02:20 PM
Congratulations Robert and collectSPACE.I can remember our first meeting many years ago at the University of Delaware where Alan Bean was speaking. I believe fellow cS'ers Dwayne and Pete were there, too. I so enjoy reading everyone's contributions as cS has become a daily classroom for me. Just yesterday, July 19, fellow cS'er Hart and I made a trip to the Intrepid museum 100% due to a Sighting listed in collectSPACE. We also saw a fellow cS'er whom we had met at the DC Science Expo adding more autographs to his globe. Wishing you many more successful years Robert. |
mode1charlie Member Posts: 1169 From: Honolulu, HI Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 07-20-2014 03:12 PM
Congrats, and thank you! |
Kite Member Posts: 831 From: Northampton UK Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 07-20-2014 03:18 PM
Congratulations Robert and thank you for the brilliant collectSPACE site you launched fifteen years ago. I am very proud to be a member and enjoy the knowledge shared by so many cS'ers on here, plus the good natured banter.What a great date you selected to start, the most memorable date for all of us who remember the first moon landing so well. Here's to the twentieth anniversary in five years time to match the Apollo 11's fiftieth. |
sts205cdr Member Posts: 649 From: Sacramento, CA Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 07-20-2014 03:44 PM
Congratulations, Robert, and thank you for creating this amazing community of genuine friends! |
onesmallstep Member Posts: 1310 From: Staten Island, New York USA Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 07-20-2014 03:49 PM
A happy anniversary to the best space flight forum on this (or any) planet! |
NJSPACEFAN Member Posts: 128 From: Ocala, FL USA Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 07-20-2014 03:56 PM
Congrats Robert! We're all indebted to you for this wonderful forum! |
mark plas Member Posts: 385 From: the Netherlands Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 07-20-2014 04:22 PM
Robert, thank you for creating this site !It has been a site that has helped me through good and bad times it was and is always there.
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sprocketship Member Posts: 72 From: Registered: Feb 2014
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posted 07-20-2014 04:49 PM
I'm so glad that I found this site. It's such a great resource! Thanks and congratulations, Robert!
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ColinBurgess Member Posts: 2031 From: Sydney, Australia Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 07-20-2014 05:07 PM
As well as being a daily treat and a fascinating forum populated by some pretty amazing people, the Outward Odyssey book series is greatly indebted to Robert and collectSPACE as it was the "go to" place when I was seeking out suitable authors. Many congratulations, Robert. May there be many more years of collectSPACE to come. |
FlyBuzz11 Member Posts: 49 From: Fort Worth, Texas Registered: Nov 2012
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posted 07-20-2014 05:24 PM
Thank you Sir, and to everyone on this site. God Speed to all! |
micropooz Member Posts: 1512 From: Washington, DC, USA Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 07-20-2014 05:33 PM
Robert, thank you for all of the kind words that you gave us members in your tribute above. But the simple fact is that your vision and level-headed moderation has kept this board alive for fifteen years, while countless others have failed due to lack of leadership. Thank YOU! |
GACspaceguy Member Posts: 2474 From: Guyton, GA Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 07-20-2014 05:55 PM
I cannot image what it would be like not to have this site and the people on it. The Kollection has grown, knowledge gained and friends met all through cS. It is a wonderful community. |
KSCartist Member Posts: 2896 From: Titusville, FL USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 07-20-2014 06:21 PM
Thank you Robert. As a life long space "geek" I thought I knew everything. cS has been the best reference site ever. I learn something new every time I log on.You have built this incredible community. It continues to grow thanks to its membership. |
Rob Joyner Member Posts: 1308 From: GA, USA Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 07-20-2014 07:09 PM
Over the years I've learned a lot about collecting and spaceflight. I've been able to meet many fellow enthusiasts and astronauts. Without Robert's diligence and the great people here on cS, that would have not been possible. Congratulations to Robert and everyone here on cS on fifteen wonderful trips around the Sun. |
dss65 Member Posts: 1156 From: Sandpoint, ID, USA Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 07-20-2014 08:24 PM
Thanks, Robert, and all of you who have, day by day, enriched my enjoyment of this hobby. |
Grounded! Member Posts: 367 From: Bennington, Vermont, USA Registered: Feb 2011
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posted 07-20-2014 08:39 PM
Congratulations Robert. What a wonderful resource you have created on collectSPACE!I have the utmost respect for you and for all fellow cSers who share their knowledge and experience to push this site to ever greater heights. I don't post often but do tune in each day and am much wiser for it. I am honored to be able to rub elbows with you guys (and gals). Thank you all, and keep up the good work. Here's to 15 more!!! |
MCroft04 Member Posts: 1634 From: Smithfield, Me, USA Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 07-20-2014 09:12 PM
Ditto: well said. |
Space Emblem Art Member Posts: 194 From: Citrus Heights, CA - USA Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 07-20-2014 10:13 PM
Congrats Robert. Here's to your continued success. |
chet Member Posts: 1506 From: Beverly Hills, Calif. Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 07-21-2014 01:56 AM
It's not yet midnight here on the west coast, so I can still get my congratulations in while the anniversary is still here -Fantastic site, and outstanding host and moderator...what more could a space collector want? A BIG shout out to you, Robert, and this entire community; rev her up for another fifteen (at least)! |
ea757grrl Member Posts: 729 From: South Carolina Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 07-21-2014 04:28 AM
And thank YOU, Robert - not only for what you've made possible, but for being a superb ambassador for this field that fascinates us, and for being so kind to us as a group and as individuals (even though I know at times we must test your patience!). I'm happy to be a part of this community, and hope there's many, many more years to come. |
apolloprojeckt Member Posts: 1447 From: Arnhem, Netherlands Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 07-21-2014 04:55 AM
Congratulations Robert!!! That there are still many good years to come. |
Tykeanaut Member Posts: 2212 From: Worcestershire, England, UK. Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 07-21-2014 05:01 AM
Congratulations to us all. Especially you Robert for all your hard work and it's inception 15 years ago. Here's to many more anniversaries, from "across the pond". |
space1 Member Posts: 853 From: Danville, Ohio Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 07-21-2014 05:47 AM
Roger, collectSPACE, we confirm you are "GO" for another 15 years.Thanks to you Robert, and to all cS readers, for such a great site. |
SpaceAholic Member Posts: 4437 From: Sierra Vista, Arizona Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-21-2014 06:55 AM
Happy B-Day to cS and thanks for implementing a site that has significantly contributed to my ADD. |
james f. ruddy Member Posts: 59 From: Rancho Mirage, CA Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 07-21-2014 11:02 AM
Congratulations Robert! We would not have an active space hobby without you. I look forward to reading your site every day. |
fredtrav Member Posts: 1673 From: Birmingham AL Registered: Aug 2010
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posted 07-21-2014 11:06 AM
Congratulations and thank you Robert. My collection certainly would not be where it is today and I would not have made as many new friends without this site. |