tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post5828815394382028554..comments2023-11-24T00:58:03.990-08:00Comments on Untethered Realms: I Am Made of the Right Stuff #space #marsoneM Paxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-61671067520959551322014-07-24T15:17:23.839-07:002014-07-24T15:17:23.839-07:00I'm not sure if there's a height requireme...I'm not sure if there's a height requirement. Never lose hope.<br /><br />www.modernworld4.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-80174803684750230002014-07-24T01:03:08.331-07:002014-07-24T01:03:08.331-07:00A Stargate would be amazing. I'd love to go fo...A Stargate would be amazing. I'd love to go forward in time a few thousand years to see if we did make it to those distant stars.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-79697073811311423372014-07-24T01:01:49.078-07:002014-07-24T01:01:49.078-07:00Me too!Me too!Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-22430794280047816922014-07-24T01:01:35.167-07:002014-07-24T01:01:35.167-07:00"We use less oxygen." We should be picke..."We use less oxygen." We should be picked on that point alone ;)<br /><br />As you say, times change. Such a shame your hubby didn't have his chance.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-84135212536845576922014-07-24T00:59:39.844-07:002014-07-24T00:59:39.844-07:00I had another look at Mars One entry requirements ...I had another look at Mars One entry requirements and found they also have a maximum height limit. But at 6ft 2in, I don't expect it will rule out the majority of tall people who want to apply. I'll keep dreaming.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-19039343549894798932014-07-24T00:56:17.843-07:002014-07-24T00:56:17.843-07:00"Can't reach the pedals?" Too funny...."Can't reach the pedals?" Too funny. Probably would be true, though. Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-41241399222227623662014-07-24T00:54:19.017-07:002014-07-24T00:54:19.017-07:00I love your description of dreams! I love your description of dreams! Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-20750705231582326902014-07-23T11:27:44.594-07:002014-07-23T11:27:44.594-07:00LOL. I really, really want to go through the Starg...LOL. I really, really want to go through the Stargate and visit other worlds. I would love to go into space but I don't think the opportunity will come about.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-30203599877292135692014-07-23T04:55:17.907-07:002014-07-23T04:55:17.907-07:00I'm still waiting for the big wheel, city-size...I'm still waiting for the big wheel, city-sized space station to be built so I can live on it!River Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374958276717316437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-70528508819266186412014-07-22T14:45:27.487-07:002014-07-22T14:45:27.487-07:00I'm reminded of myself many years ago when I w...I'm reminded of myself many years ago when I wanted to be an astronaut. Back then, there were no women astronauts. Sally Ride changed that in 1983.<br /><br />At the same time I wanted to join NASA, hubby too was at university hoping for his chance in space. They told him despite his aptitude, he'd never be chosen because of his eyesight. That too, is no longer an obstacle.<br /><br />So never say never. Things change. And being short ought to be an advantage. We use less oxygen. :-)<br />Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-43623649678934305012014-07-22T13:12:15.159-07:002014-07-22T13:12:15.159-07:00I'm not sure why they'd want tall people. ...I'm not sure why they'd want tall people. I'm pretty tall, at 5'9" but I have zero desire to fly out into space. Probably my Capricorn side, firmly rooted to the earth's soil. But I hope you get to go if you want to, Ellie!Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-69290059245285331412014-07-22T12:41:18.798-07:002014-07-22T12:41:18.798-07:00I do have to wonder why there's a height requi...I do have to wonder why there's a height requirement. Do they think you can't reach the pedals? Well, I'm short too, and I know we can do lots of stuff that other can't. Keep dreaming, though. One day space travel will be more prevalent. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-48323128950576598872014-07-22T12:24:28.067-07:002014-07-22T12:24:28.067-07:00I need dreams. They are what I hang rainbows, sta...I need dreams. They are what I hang rainbows, stars and the moon on. A blank slate full of possibilities. <br />You can keep space though... I don't fly well and suffer (badly) from motion sickness.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-85879322623164465792014-07-22T10:17:31.836-07:002014-07-22T10:17:31.836-07:00I wish that were true, Cherie. I'd be the firs...I wish that were true, Cherie. I'd be the first to apply!Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-63222592493326233592014-07-22T10:15:46.219-07:002014-07-22T10:15:46.219-07:00Dreams really can come true, Julie!Dreams really can come true, Julie!Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-23653320690940704072014-07-22T10:15:00.736-07:002014-07-22T10:15:00.736-07:00This is true. Thanks, Alex! Now that's a great...This is true. Thanks, Alex! Now that's a great idea for a story...Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-48460742187392303742014-07-22T10:14:24.747-07:002014-07-22T10:14:24.747-07:00Alas, no tall genes in my family. I do hear you ca...Alas, no tall genes in my family. I do hear you can go to Russia and have your legs broken and extended. That might be taking it a bit too far, though!Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-1707558980540287432014-07-22T10:12:57.648-07:002014-07-22T10:12:57.648-07:00It would be amazing. I can dream.It would be amazing. I can dream.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-65483216146804626632014-07-22T10:11:55.681-07:002014-07-22T10:11:55.681-07:00Thank you, Birgit. I can forgive the pun! Just bei...Thank you, Birgit. I can forgive the pun! Just being able to go into space would be enough for me. With space tourism on its way, I may just get there one day.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-34799186130549954192014-07-22T10:09:15.870-07:002014-07-22T10:09:15.870-07:00Hi, Dan. It's great to hear from you again. I&...Hi, Dan. It's great to hear from you again. I'm thrilled you've got your chance, and will be watching your progress with keen interest. I can live the experience through you, I hope!<br /><br />I shall track Project Moonbase down. Sounds like I'd really enjoy it ;)Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-17299902076345737242014-07-22T10:06:05.422-07:002014-07-22T10:06:05.422-07:00Thanks, Christine. It's good to know I'm n...Thanks, Christine. It's good to know I'm not alone.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-14731559098939728382014-07-22T10:03:47.198-07:002014-07-22T10:03:47.198-07:00There's always some restriction, whether that ...There's always some restriction, whether that be gender, physical, or intellectual requirements. Sadly, it comes with territory. It would be a tough job choosing if everyone could apply! Still, I'd love the opportunity to try.<br /><br />I haven't read Voyage by Stephen Baxter. One for my TBR list. Thanks for the recommendation.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-80136502006770484102014-07-22T09:43:03.627-07:002014-07-22T09:43:03.627-07:00You would think being shorter would be a big advan...You would think being shorter would be a big advantage on a space mission. Perhaps they'll realize that for the next one. :)Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-73570241320798648952014-07-22T08:53:11.006-07:002014-07-22T08:53:11.006-07:00One of my crazy impossible dreams was to write a n...One of my crazy impossible dreams was to write a novel and somehow that actually happened. So I don't think you are crazy at all. :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167030264910213419.post-26451528106656088902014-07-22T08:08:13.067-07:002014-07-22T08:08:13.067-07:00As long as you aren't required to grow taller,...As long as you aren't required to grow taller, you have a chance.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com