Deep thanks from Orbit to Earth

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 12 Aug 2005 2:05 am

This is great to have a Steeler in space.

Personally, it is a special treat since I worked in the space program, at the Ascension Island tracking station and at Goodard Space Flight Center, on the Apollo and Skylab projects.

Rick Garrett · Post by **Rick Garrett** » 12 Aug 2005 2:19 am

Welcome home Steve and congrats on a job well done. We couldn't be prouder. Great to know that one of "Our" bunch was up there working on the Shuttle.

Really neat to know that you're a part of our steel community. You made history Steve. How cool is that. All the best.

Rick

Randy Beavers · Post by **Randy Beavers** » 12 Aug 2005 3:01 am

Steve,
You have added a whole new 'dimension' to all of our "name dropping." And besides that, being in space when you were, you're about the only Forum member who didn't get dragged into the ET verses JI tuning thread.

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Mark Metdker · Post by **Mark Metdker** » 12 Aug 2005 3:31 am

Way to go Steve. Glad to have you back on the planet. Looks like you have some cool pics of yourself to put on the wall now. The pics of you doing the repair work on the shuttle was way beyond impressive. Looks like ya'll had a blast. Are you going back up any time soon?

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Tommy Detamore · Post by **Tommy Detamore** » 12 Aug 2005 4:30 am

Welcome home Steve! We were all praying for your safe return!

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 12 Aug 2005 4:44 am

One small step for man, one GIANT step for steel pickers!

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 12 Aug 2005 4:47 am

Steve, ya'll looked pretty sharp getting the interveiw this morning! I was watching "The Early Show" on CBS. Congrats again!

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 12 Aug 2005 5:05 am

I have to know (a theoretical question):
Is there cabinet drop in outer space?

Mike Archer · Post by **Mike Archer** » 12 Aug 2005 5:37 am

welcome home STEVE glad you all
got home safe!!
we are very proud of all of you!!
and to think you play steel too
how cool is that??
keep up the good work buddy!!

Jim Walker · Post by **Jim Walker** » 12 Aug 2005 5:43 am

Hey Steve, I know there's a lot of "Road" Steel Players that have logged a lot of miles but a journey that spanned 5.8 million miles and 219 orbits of Earth has a few beat I bet!
http://www.11alive.com/tech/tech_article.aspx?storyid=67471

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Chippy Wood · Post by **Chippy Wood** » 12 Aug 2005 5:45 am

Glad to have you back safely Steve. Now you can compose a melody that's 'really out of this world'. (groan)
Jokes aside I'm glad you're a member of this great forum.

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Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 12 Aug 2005 6:05 am

Like I said in another thread Steve,you and your buddies woke me and half of the San Fernando Valley up with your sonic boom the other night. I thought the "big one" was commencing till I remembered you guys got rained out down in Fla and that was probably the shuttle coming over my house on its way to Edwards AFB right up the road. Welcome back - You done good. -MJ-

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 12 Aug 2005 6:21 am

Jimbeaux, a guy could make an interesting hobby out of following you around and collecting your old guitars! Sharing that distinction with Steve will definitely be something to brag about.

Ray Minich · Post by **Ray Minich** » 12 Aug 2005 6:31 am

you're about the only Forum member who didn't get dragged into the ET verses JI tuning thread

There's still time...

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Mike Mantey · Post by **Mike Mantey** » 12 Aug 2005 7:07 am

Welcome home Steve. We are glad you made it back safely. We enjoyed watching your work on the NASA channel. So how do you like your new found Fame on the forum? I think I speak for everyone on this forum, when I say it is an honor to have you a part of the forum and a fellow steel player.
Dixie said you had better not have let any of those green people on the cd.
It was an honor to meet you when you stopped in; we hope to talk to you soon.

Oh, How about coming to the St. Louis show? I know everyone would love to meet you.

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L. A. Wunder · Post by **L. A. Wunder** » 12 Aug 2005 7:45 am

Steve,

OutSTANDing!!! Welcome back, from a steel pickin' space nut! Now that you're back on earth, I hope that bar doesn't feel too heavy. Glad you and your crewmates are safely home. God Bless.

L.A.

Chris Schlotzhauer · Post by **Chris Schlotzhauer** » 12 Aug 2005 8:19 am

Wow....way to go Steve. Glad you're back on the planet, specifically Texas! I think we need to know if cabinet drop exists, or if .11's last longer in zero-gravity

Frank Parish · Post by **Frank Parish** » 12 Aug 2005 11:28 am

I think I'd put "Orbitor" on the front of my guitar for a while after that ride! What a rush that must have been!

John Ummel · Post by **John Ummel** » 12 Aug 2005 1:05 pm

Hey Steve,
My Dad (rest his soul) was proud to have worked on the Saturn V.(with Boeing in New Orleans) And for myself a pro steeler for more than 20 years... you made me very proud. I know my 'old man' would think its really great.
Thanks Steve.
johnny

Russ Little · Post by **Russ Little** » 12 Aug 2005 7:37 pm

Hey steve,
Welcome home.
I've always told my grandkids there ant nothing you can't fix with bailing wire
and duck tape.
You just proved it to them
Thanks Russ

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 12 Aug 2005 8:08 pm

Steve, you are truly the real hero here on this forum. You have my fondest respect, now and forever.
I can't tell you how much you you are admired. After what you have done my Beechcraft Bonanza seems pretty tame.
Did you have a flight attendent to serve coffee and peanuts? Or was this an economy flight? I notice you flew over most of the weather, I hope the baggage handelers didn't lose your steel guitar. Use the overhead rack?
Noticed that you landed in California, Took off from Flordia, you went over a million miles, wasn't there a shorter route?
What are you going to do now that you are back? I hear Garth is looking for a steel players again, Ha! Ha!

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Glad you are back and safe, you are my hero buddy!

Bobbe Seymour

David Cobb · Post by **David Cobb** » 12 Aug 2005 8:45 pm

Bobbe, talk to Steve about advertising SGN on the side of the shuttle.
A color graphic on the shuttle's white background would jazz things up.

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 12 Aug 2005 8:48 pm

Welcome home Steve, well done.

For most steelers, sitting on stage at ISGC,
between Big E and Doug Jernigan
and swapping jazz licks is about as scary / brave an act as we can imagine...

But YOUR day gig puts that to shame.

Congratulations for going where no steeler has gone before.

n' don't worry your still just wunna us!

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Bobby Caldwell · Post by **Bobby Caldwell** » 13 Aug 2005 7:12 am

Welcome home Steve. Everyone I talk to is so proud of you and the rest of the crew as well. I can't tell how I felt when I heard you took Del's new cd into space with you. All of us who played on the cd are deeply honored. I hope I can shake your hand someday. Maybe at the International Steel Guitar Convention in St.Louis. That would be great. Thanks for your time and all our best to you and yours. Bobby

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 13 Aug 2005 8:47 am

Welcome back to planet earth Steve. I may be one of the few who does not really follow our space program but I do follow the steel guitar. Man, we are so proud of you and your accomplishments and for the repair you did on the shuttle. Have you ever considered running for President? We need a steel picker in the White House.