Vulcan Visit, Starships, Star Trek & Space Shuttles

A Visit to Vulcan

If you have the opportunity to visit the city of Vulcan in Alberta, Canada it is definitely worth the trip, if you are a Star Trek fan.  Here is a photo of your intrepid Tribune Editor taken in 2001 with the 30′ long replica of Starship FX6-1995-A . 

The city of Vulcan has a Star Trek toursit station, Star Trek memorabilia, and The Vulcan Space Adventure virtual-reality game.  Here is the link to the Vulcan Tourism Website where: Make the “Trek” to Vulcan and Vulcan County, Alberta – and boldly go where you may not have gone before…  as the main topic right now is registration for VulCon 16: Spock Days/Galaxyfest 2009.

Starship Enterprise NCC-1701

It seems appropriate to acknowledge the significance of NCC-1701 otherwise known as the Starship Enterprise with the recent launch of STS-125 space shuttle Atlantis on Monday May 13, 2009.  NASA provides detailed internet coverage of the Space Shuttle and here is the latest on shuttle activity to repair the Hubble Telescope.

Space Shuttle STS-125 Launch

Monday at launch time it was hazy.  Here are a couple of photographs taken at New Smyrna Beach which is about 30 miles north of Cape Canaveral.  The second photograph is taken as the Solid Rocket Boosters (SRB’s) are separating which explains the unusual angle of their exhaust plumes. 

An additional photo is shown from a 2008 launch which had much clearer weather to show the rocket trajectory.

New Star Trek Film

Additionally, there is a new Star Trek film that has just been released.  Here is a link to the movie trailers in the event you have not seen the film. 

Space Accomplishments Acknowledged

This is a great time to look into the sky and take pride in these important accomplishments.  If you happen to know an active or retired astronaut be sure and let them know that you are proud of what they, and the space program, have accomplished.  If you do not know an active or retired astronaut then you may wish to attend Lunch With An Astronaut at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Automotive Clothing = A Fashion Statement

Being a well dressed Car Guy or Gal can be a challenge

It occurred to your Editor that there were some special items of clothing around here that our readers might enjoy taking a took at.  It’s clear that there is a lot of old stuff in my collection with the oldest of these items having survived 40 years.  Each is a heritage piece.  Each item has history and a story to tell.

One Lap Of America

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Top Gear & James May – A Working Day

L-R - James May, Tribune Editor, BBC Producer

Top Gear was quite aware that John Travolta no longer lived at Spruce Creek.  However, that did not bother their story line one bit as the writers and producer got all enthusiastic about having James May bring a letter to John’s former house.

BBC Crew and Tribune Editor

Not having had an opportunity to see the episode I can only reflect on some of the fun associated with filming and spending some time with James May and the rest of the BBC crew.  … Continue Reading

Wings & Wheels 2009

Spruce Creek Fly-In is located just south of Daytona Beach, FL and held their annual Wings & Wheels event on Saturday March 28th.  Cars and aircraft began to assemble around 7AM, in advance of the Official start time around 10 AM, and the event finished up around 2:30 PM.  Spruce Creek is a private aviation community built around an airport constructed for WWII training that the government privatized.  Many call Spruce Creek as the World’s Greatest Fly-In Community. … Continue Reading

Birthplace Of Speed — 100 Years of Racing In Ormond Beach

Racing at Ormond Beach, Florida dates to 1903 and yesterday the Seventh Annual Birthplace of Speed Celebrationwas held including a beach parade and antique vehicle display.  This year’s event was in the honor of the 1909 Buick Race Team headed by Bob Burman.

Mr. Rockeffer' stand-in gives young lady a trademark dime

Here is link to this years registration form.  To keep you out of suspense here is some text from the page that is upbeat, educational, tragic, and commemorative:

One hundred years ago, the American automobile dream established itself a home on the hard packed sand of Ormond Beach, Florida, just north of Daytona Beach. As early automotive pioneers tested and contested their machines, a tradition born of America’s love for the sport and passion for ingenuity was established. Beach Racing quickly became a source of fascination developing loyal participants and spectators. … Continue Reading

In The News

In The News

• Autoweek has a road test on the Nano.  Nice Tata: Driving the Nano four-seater is OK, but slow.
• Tata Nano Arrives – Commercial Launch Announcement
• Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: Roof Strength test is good for 4 of 12 small SUVs
• Auto Industry In Turmoil.  Ebay Listing for an April 12, 1980 issue of Newsweek Magazine.
  

  April 28, 1980 Newsweek Magazine