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Topic: New Arrival
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Matt T
Member Posts: 1368
From: Chester, Cheshire, UK
Registered: May 2001
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posted 04-22-2004 06:10 PM
   
I hope you'll all forgive this wildly off topic post but I'd like to announce the latest addition to the collectSPACE community!Adam Thomas left the mothership at 8.40 GMT (MET 0 0 0 0) and made a successful EVA through the Neutral Buoyancy Lab at the Thomas Space Centre, to emerge into the Terran atmosphere. All mission objectives were achieved. Preliminary biomedical data indicates a body mass of 6 pounds 10 ounces and a full complement of fingers, toes and nose. Mission control are both delighted and exhausted! Night everybody.   Matt |
Robonaut
Member Posts: 259
From: Solihull, West Mids, England
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-22-2004 06:17 PM
MattCongratulations. Enjoy those sleepless nights but don't worry. It gets worse as they get older. But, I would not have missed it for the world (or an in-person Neil Armstrong autograph). Great news. Best wishes
Rob Wood |
Scott
Member Posts: 3307
From: Houston, TX
Registered: May 2001
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posted 04-22-2004 06:34 PM
Congratulations Matt and family!
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TrueNorth
Member Posts: 161
From: Bathurst, NB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted 04-22-2004 07:54 PM
Hats off for the successful mission Matt and crew! Make sure to keep this post for a good laugh later. "That Dad of mine!" May you be blessed like I am with a son that can enjoy this hobby with you. John |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 04-22-2004 09:20 PM
Outstanding Matt. Many congratulations to you both. It is apparent that despite your best efforts Adam finally won out over Neil Buzz Thomas. Regards, Rick. |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-23-2004 06:29 AM
Congratulations Matt. Another Cestrian can't be a bad thing!
Best wishes to you and your wife.
Paul Bramley |
Andy McCulley
Member Posts: 245
From: Lansdale, PA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 04-23-2004 08:03 AM
Congratulations Matt and Company. |
ASCAN1984
Member Posts: 1049
From: County Down, Nothern Ireland
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-23-2004 08:15 AM
Congradulations!! |
James Brown
Member Posts: 1287
From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 04-23-2004 08:15 AM
Congratulations Matt. We welcomed twin girls last year. Both have already written to and received signed photos from various shuttle astronauts. It's a great time, enjoy it. It goes by way too fast.James [This message has been edited by James Brown (edited April 23, 2004).] |
WAWalsh
Member Posts: 809
From: Cortlandt Manor, NY
Registered: May 2000
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posted 04-23-2004 10:09 AM
Matt, Congratulations on Adams successful launch and commencement of his initial orbit around the Sun. Enjoy every moment. Will Walsh |
andrewcarson
Member Posts: 349
From: Liverpool UK
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 04-23-2004 11:13 AM
Matt and family...All our very best wishes on the birth of your son Congratulations.....
Andrew and Family
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Cliff Lentz
Member Posts: 655
From: Philadelphia, PA USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-23-2004 12:07 PM
Congratulations Matt and family! The World can use all the Space Enthusiasts it can get!!! |
OPOS
Member Posts: 200
From: Inverness, FL
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 04-23-2004 12:07 PM
Congrats Matt!!I had my own new trainee born on March 1st! She will be the first woman on Mars!! (at least thats what I tell her everyday!) Ahh, the joys of Infants! Tom Edmonds P.S. She weighed 6lbs 10 as well! [This message has been edited by OPOS (edited April 23, 2004).] |
Aztecdoug
Member Posts: 1405
From: Huntington Beach
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 04-23-2004 12:24 PM
Tom - Matt,Congrats to both of you. I had my little astro candidate born on March 8th. 10 lbs 10 oz. Funny, I thought SHE was going to be the first person on Mars! I can certainly share your joy. This is the best thing that ever happened to me. It is just sooooo much better than advertised. We went outside for her first Full Moon a few weeks ago... that was a blast! ------------------
Warm Regards Douglas Henry Enjoy yourself and have fun.... it is only a hobby! |
icarkie
Member Posts: 618
From: BURTON ON TRENT /England
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 04-23-2004 01:19 PM
Welcome to THE CLUB Matt and Tom.all the best to both familys.
Ian |
Madon_space
Member Posts: 667
From: uk
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 04-23-2004 01:20 PM
Congratulations Matt and family.
I was having a bad day and then i read your post and couldn't stop laughing.------------------
Best
ROB
http://hometown.aol.com/robc2412/madonspace.html |
dave sixsmith
Member Posts: 199
From: burnley lancashire england
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 04-23-2004 08:01 PM
matt hope you have many sleepless!!!
nights
best wishes
dave and family |
dss65
Member Posts: 1156
From: Sandpoint, ID, USA
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 04-23-2004 09:49 PM
As a relatively recent "empty-nester", I have only one thing to say: "Ha ha!"Just kidding, of course. Congratulations! And many years of joy to come! ------------------
Don |
mark plas
Member Posts: 385
From: the Netherlands
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-24-2004 11:23 AM
Matt congratulations.Being a new dad myself (my son was born March 9th) i know what you are feeling.all the best, Mark |
spaced out
Member Posts: 3110
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 04-24-2004 01:12 PM
Congratulations Matt!By the way - here's a question for all you space nutters: has anyone here given their kids a name related to space in some way (e.g. that of an astronaut, a star etc)? |
november25
Member Posts: 646
From: Douglas, Isle of Man, UK
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 04-24-2004 02:59 PM
Hi Matt,Congrats-on the new arrival.
I am a Grandma, [THE LITTLE MAN] a I call him is like his dad,who is 6ft.8inches tall.
a motor mechanic, and Connor [DEKE] middle name-after Deke Slayton. is 2 years old.
Hubby and myself have just had him for the day-today Sat.24th, beleive it- or not- he has learnt to ride a bike- [6 volt battery trike-polic bike-from index, takes after his dad and me- I ride a motor bike-
again many congratulations, wait till they get walking- then youve have trouble.
from Grandma Brenda IOM. |
Matt T
Member Posts: 1368
From: Chester, Cheshire, UK
Registered: May 2001
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posted 04-25-2004 07:27 AM
Thank you to everyone for your kind thoughts and wishes, both on and off this thread. Rachel and Adam (and I!) are all doing fine.If you'll all allow me one final indulgence I thought you might like to see the little man himself. He's seen here in his constant wear garment, suiting up with another EVA specialist.  Cheers,
Matt P.S. There's no way I'm going to make it to any of the Dave Scott book signings - if anyone could pick up a copy for me I'd appreciate it. [This message has been edited by Matt T (edited April 25, 2004).] |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42986
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-25-2004 07:44 AM
That's one baby step for Matt and Rachel...
...one giant leap for Adam Thomas!Congratulations!! |
CJC
Member Posts: 95
From: Ireland
Registered: Nov 2003
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posted 04-25-2004 08:47 AM
Congratulations to Matt and Rachel. You'd better put your Harrison Schmitt Glove in a safe place as Adam grows up or else one day You will come home and find it !!!CJC |
space1
Member Posts: 853
From: Danville, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 04-26-2004 04:36 PM
Congratulations on the new crewmember!------------------
John Fongheiser
President
Historic Space Systems
http://www.space1.com |
Carrie
Member Posts: 225
From: Syracuse, New York, USA
Registered: May 2003
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posted 04-26-2004 06:48 PM
What a cutie! Give him a hug and kiss from me! -C |
Scott
Member Posts: 3307
From: Houston, TX
Registered: May 2001
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posted 04-26-2004 06:55 PM
Just look at that precious child. Brings back happy memories. Enjoy Matt.Scott, Giang and Michelle
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