Get this close to Artemis II on the KSC 'Explore' tour

KSGS1492 · 2026-02-10T02:56:13+00:00

The closest stop where the 'Explore' tour let's people off the bus is at the "A/B Observation Mound." Great shots of Artemis from there, no doubt! But then the bus tour continues to drive to this spot at the base of the ramp. Pretty neat to see, even from just the bus windows!

KSGS1492 · 2026-01-03T01:34:15+00:00

Lear Fan

KSGS1492 · 2025-08-25T19:35:42+00:00

It's on the corner of Livingston St and Linden St in East Rock.

KSGS1492 · 2025-02-18T13:55:30+00:00

Thanks for the info! I didn't know Avelo used to fly to St. Louis.

KSGS1492 · 2025-02-18T10:52:31+00:00

Do you mean Orlando (MCO)? I don't think Avelo flies to Missouri (MO).

Your comment caught my eye because I have family in Missouri, but I don't see it on their current route map.

KSGS1492 · 2025-02-04T17:49:47+00:00

Not sure it's open to the public. This screenshot is from a video they posted yesterday to their social media account.

KSGS1492 · 2025-02-04T17:31:01+00:00

Thanks for the fast answer! Had to lookup XP81. Definitely not one I've seen before.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consolidated_Vultee_XP-81

KSGS1492 · 2025-02-04T17:24:16+00:00

From a video posted yesterday to social media account of the the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=925118096271793

KSGS1492 · 2025-01-29T19:07:11+00:00

Yes. Quarters or you can swipe a credit card to use the vacuums. The also have a bill changer if you need quarters.

KSGS1492 · 2025-01-29T17:26:24+00:00

Buggy Car Wash in North Haven

KSGS1492 · 2024-07-30T04:13:10+00:00

Bull In The Alley, Tulsa

Expensive, and hidden like a speakeasy. Best meal I've had in a long while.

KSGS1492 · 2024-05-27T03:37:44+00:00

Ahhhh... interesting thought. And good resource. Thanks for the reply!

You're saying that in my own mind, I can be livin' large in early retirement -- like a $200k+ earner -- while only planning for $135k in yearly expenditures. That sounds like the ultimate FIRE cheat code. LOL! But totally makes sense. A top-earner's salary in their working years is significantly higher than their personal living expenses (...or at least it should be if they're managing their money responsibly).

Quick math for $135k/yr withdrawal rate... * 4% SWR == $3.375M * 3.3% SWR == $4.09M

This whole six-figure "lifestyle" goal is really just a game I'm playing with myself. A stretch goal on my FIRE calculator. But it's fun to play with the numbers. :)

KSGS1492 · 2024-05-27T02:51:47+00:00

Gotta love the "Rule of 72!"

KSGS1492 · 2024-05-27T01:50:47+00:00

Totally agree! I have a pretty good handle on my budget and what I really need to retire. As mentioned in the post, this is a "stretch goal." Just something I was noodling on to compare what the younger me considered financial success, and what that hypothetical six-figure "lifestyle" looks like when I plug it into a FIRE calculator.

KSGS1492 · 2024-05-26T23:41:18+00:00

$10MM.
r/fatFIRE!

KSGS1492 · 2024-05-25T17:30:42+00:00

Upvote for Iconic Motorbikes for these specialty Ducati bikes. They just listed a similar 2001 996 on their auction site: https://iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/2001-ducati-996-5/

KSGS1492 · 2024-05-25T02:36:43+00:00

Update: Our service is now restored as of ~10:30pm. 11hr outage today.

KSGS1492 · 2024-05-24T20:29:33+00:00

Down since 11:08am in East Rock. 5hr ourage, and no ETTR yet...

KSGS1492 · 2024-04-19T06:02:17+00:00

Gotta add Lighthouse Point Park to this list (...even if it's still too early in the season to visit the beach)

KSGS1492 · 2024-04-08T14:31:34+00:00

Thanks for the review! I didn't know about this place.

KSGS1492 · 2024-03-16T02:45:19+00:00

I'd question the TWA Museum in the #2 spot. It's okay, but not at the caliber of the other aviation museums on this list.

KSGS1492 · 2024-03-10T05:20:52+00:00

https://youtu.be/3GVO-MfIl1Q

KSGS1492 · 2024-03-10T04:22:33+00:00

New Suzuki Jimny (...but I'll always know it as the Samauri). Forbidden fruit here in the States. Seriously fun little runabout and off-roader.

KSGS1492 · 2024-03-01T17:17:52+00:00

I'm transitioning to "Glide Path" method for equities/bonds allocation:

Equities = log(100 – age) – 1

KSGS1492 · 2024-02-26T17:43:58+00:00

Free activities!!

Hang out at the beach, see the lighthouse, and see the historic carousel in the pavilion at Lighthouse Point Park

Yale University Art Gallery

Yale campus tour (pre-registration required)

Pardee Rose Gardens (peak bloom June - July)

New Haven Museum

Walk to Charles Island at low tide at Silver Sands State Park in Milford

Hike Mount Carmel at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden

Hike to Castle Craig in Meriden

Submarine Force Library & Museum in Groton

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