Steve Robinson - Astronaut, & Steeler Too!

Jim Phelps · Post by **Jim Phelps** » 4 Aug 2005 12:36 pm

Yep, that old airplane is about 20 years old!

Ebay and pawnshop standards would put that in the "priceless vintage collectors' item" category, wouldn't they?

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Mark Herrick · Post by **Mark Herrick** » 4 Aug 2005 1:11 pm

I guess the lyrics of Steve Miller's "The Joker" have special meaning here...

"Some people call me the space cowboy..."

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Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 4 Aug 2005 1:15 pm

Cabinet drop? In outer space?

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 4 Aug 2005 1:21 pm

Well I guess he a shoo-in for a slot on the steel show circuit now if he is interested!!!!

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Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 4 Aug 2005 2:11 pm

Great idea. Scotty should invite him in as an honored guest! When do they return to earth? (When the gig ends, dummy!

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Howard Tate · Post by **Howard Tate** » 4 Aug 2005 2:25 pm

If they could only get Ricky Davis up there to work on it their troubles would be over. It's great to have Steve on the forum, looking forqard to his safe return.

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Archie Nicol · Post by **Archie Nicol** » 4 Aug 2005 3:04 pm

I am still worried about their safety.
I really hope they get home to their family and friends.
Best Wishes, Arch.

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 4 Aug 2005 5:30 pm

how cool is that...

I can`t get my steel in tune and he is repairing a space craft...and my dad told me so...go to school son...

Db

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Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 4 Aug 2005 5:47 pm

I think we should have a contest for the best caption to go under Steve's picture there. I'll start (keep it clean fellas! He's gonna read this after he comes back to earth, y'know

"Do you think this outfit makes me look fat?"

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 5 Aug 2005 1:17 am

Jim, I think you already nailed the caption.

Jim Phelps · Post by **Jim Phelps** » 5 Aug 2005 1:20 am

"I hope NASA doesn't find out I've got my steel hidden in my suit..."[This message was edited by Jim Phelps on 05 August 2005 at 02:23 AM.]

Jon Light · Post by **Jon Light** » 5 Aug 2005 1:42 am

hmmm....Ricky told me that all steelers dress like this but I don't know...hey Ricky. Is this initiation thing almost over?

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 5 Aug 2005 2:01 am

Steel in Orbit
Steve Robinson brings steel & bar to outer space
Astronut takes Steel furthur
Steel & the last frontier

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Rick Garrett · Post by **Rick Garrett** » 5 Aug 2005 2:51 am

Hey man thats way cool that we have Steve as a member. Best of luck Steve and yall get home safe! We're proud of you guys.

Rick

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 5 Aug 2005 3:13 am

We all believe Steve is a great guy and has done a fantastic job. I suggest we need him for President.

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 5 Aug 2005 5:09 am

I think he'd be a shoo-in. He's got the world view, and plays something cooler than the sax, which is better than playing nothing but an iPod.
And he sounds like a humble, honest guy.

Well, that lets him out for pres....

There's a veterans memorial park here.
On the other side of the park is a statue--bigger than life--of a man in a space suit, beside a boy holding a model airplane. The plaque says William 'Willie' McCool--what a cool name--who graduated from Lubbock Hi (years after me) and died in the Columbia accident over Texas.
I guess that's why it's bigger than life.

Looking forward to seeing Steve back home.

How about a new brand, NASA Steels? "There's no cabinet drop in outer space."
Can't wait to read his posts.[This message was edited by Charlie McDonald on 05 August 2005 at 06:21 AM.][This message was edited by Charlie McDonald on 05 August 2005 at 06:22 AM.]

Bruno Rasmussen · Post by **Bruno Rasmussen** » 5 Aug 2005 5:52 am

" - all amp-controllers on the chest - very handy!"[This message was edited by Bruno Rasmussen on 05 August 2005 at 06:54 AM.]

Klaus Caprani · Post by **Klaus Caprani** » 5 Aug 2005 6:13 am

Yeah! He certainly has taken steel beyond the last frontier

How great is that

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Post by **Joey Ace** » 5 Aug 2005 6:15 am

Is that a Steel Guitar in his backpack?

Terry Sneed · Post by **Terry Sneed** » 5 Aug 2005 6:17 am

You know those guys and gals have got to be extremly brave to go up in a rocket at 17000+ MPH. I have a LOT of respect for all the astronauts. I had no idea Mr. Robinson played steel guitar. I pray for their safe return.

Terry

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Jon Light · Post by **Jon Light** » 5 Aug 2005 9:24 am

Man, I can't wait to go onto the NASA Astroman Forum. Wait'll I tell the guys that I'm a steel guitarist!

Jon Light · Post by **Jon Light** » 5 Aug 2005 9:29 am

So I'm rappin' with Dr. Von Braun, I sez yo Werner my brutha, man, sending a spaceship up into the sky, yeah that may be Rocket Science but it ain't exactly Pedal Steel Guitar.

Hey Steve---this stuff is loads of fun and all but no foolin', it is beyond way cool to know you are a member here. I'm honestly tickled, thrilled, honored, and all sorts of stuff.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 5 Aug 2005 10:49 am

One of our aerospace heroes is a steel picker too? How cool is that?

This fact only enhances the tremendous amount of admiration I hold for you guys Steve.

We're all wishing you and the rest of the crew a successful mission and a safe return.

Seems to be a "down to earth" kind of guy too...well most of the time, anyway

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Farris Currie · Post by **Farris Currie** » 5 Aug 2005 11:20 am

This is just to cool,and i PRAY for each of them and a safe return. next time Steve comes over,lots more respect. and i cook a big steak for him toooooo. God bless each of them, and a safe return i pray.
farris

Bryan Knox · Post by **Bryan Knox** » 5 Aug 2005 10:37 pm

Caption...

* College Education for career at NASA... $80,000.00

* NASA training for ISS Mission...$1,855,000

* NASA "standard issue" spacesuit...$345,000

* Membership on the Steel Guitar Forum...PRICELESS

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