kallend 1,623 #1 July 20, 2012 43 years ago. Who watched Armstrong's first step on TV as it happened?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #2 July 20, 2012 Quote 43 years ago. Who watched Armstrong's first step on TV as it happened? Nobody. At the very minimum they watched it via 1.25 second delay. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #3 July 20, 2012 Quote Quote 43 years ago. Who watched Armstrong's first step on TV as it happened? Nobody. At the very minimum they watched it via 1.25 second delay. In my reference frame I watched it as it happened. Happy 42nd anniversary of the 1st anniversary of the landing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #4 July 20, 2012 Quote Quote Quote 43 years ago. Who watched Armstrong's first step on TV as it happened? Nobody. At the very minimum they watched it via 1.25 second delay. In my reference frame I watched it as it happened. Happy 42nd anniversary of the 1st anniversary of the landing! You're living in the past. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #5 July 21, 2012 That shit never happened. They didn't have the technology back then to pull it off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #6 July 21, 2012 I did too. We were visiting a family friend, and got up to watch it. It was awesome WendyThere is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,340 #7 July 21, 2012 Quote 43 years ago. Who watched Armstrong's first step on TV as it happened? No memory of it, but I did. I was not quite 4. I'm told that we watched it on TV and then went outside to look up at the moon. I didn't understand why we couldn't see them on the moon from the yard. Even through binoculars. (hey, I was 3 at the time )."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchivers 1 #8 July 21, 2012 Watched it live from the Channel 7 TV Studio in Perth, Western Australia. I was a school child at Mirrabooka Primary School a few hundred metres up the road. NTAGIF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #9 July 21, 2012 i remember being dragged in front of the TV to watch it,by my mom, but dont actually remember the event. I was almost 6yoYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #10 July 21, 2012 QuoteThat shit never happened. They didn't have the technology back then to pull it off. Just for you: http://xkcd.com/1074/ Elvisio "XKCD rocks" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 51 #11 July 21, 2012 Quote43 years ago. Who watched Armstrong's first step on TV as it happened? I did. I was 9. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #12 July 21, 2012 I did. I watched all I could find on TV about the landings. I was 13.Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,382 #13 July 21, 2012 For those who don't remember it: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/c1b2f26b1f/apollo-11-moon-landing-uncensored-transmission "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dthames 0 #14 July 21, 2012 QuoteI did. I watched all I could find on TV about the landings. I was 13. Me too. I was 12. I would get mad when I would get up at 2:00 AM to see what should be important to be on TV and the one TV station was off the air. I even have the $10 bronze metal they sold on TV afterwards. Very nice, about 2-1/2" in diameter.Instructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #15 July 21, 2012 You betcha! I remember my dad putting the tv (13" b.w.) up on the top of the china hutch to watch in the dining room. Normally, the tv resided in the living room, but it was my sister's birthday and we were all (7 of us) gathered around the table for "her special day ). Well about 5 minutes after dinner, and right before the cake, that was when the news broke in, and the cake was left in the kitchen with half the candles lit and still burning Needless to say, my sis still has bad memories of that Happy Birthday, Eileen! lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,048 #16 July 21, 2012 Hi John, I was out on the dz at Donald, OR when he announced that "The Eagle has landed. Tranquillity Base here,' or something to that effect. I seem to remember that the very first tv transmission of him was upside down for a moment or two, then they flipped it so he was standing properly. Is my memory any good or is that all wrong? JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #17 July 21, 2012 Quote 43 years ago. Who watched Armstrong's first step on TV as it happened? Me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #18 July 21, 2012 QuoteI did. I watched all I could find on TV about the landings. I was 13. I was -13 (to the day) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #19 July 21, 2012 Quote Quote I did. I watched all I could find on TV about the landings. I was 13. I was -13 (to the day) didn't I meet you at Snore? If so you were not 13 in 1969You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #20 July 21, 2012 yes. absolutley. i still can see the exact corner in the house where the b&w TV was... i'd just turned 16 and was part of a construction Crew that was working 2 hours outta town. just finished 10th grade, and while my pals were livin' it up @ the local beach... yours truly, was miximg cement, and carrying lumber and driving nails! We'd stay @ the jobsite 4 or 5 days at a time, ( built a beautiful Stone & Cedar hunting Camp 2,000 sq.ft.+ ) and work 10 or 11 hour days... Anyway the boss... a smart guy, insisted that we delay a drive north, so that we COULD follow the News report on TV...I think it was a monday morning but not sure.... anyone know what day of the week ,, it was??? as to the later- on- suggested, 'it didn't happen'.... who the hell knows????? Our world HAS lost focus , between make-believe and reality,,,, between what's on TV and in the movies,,, ( think CGI ) and What's real and Now and "actual life"...... We never would have anticipated this,,, in 1969.. But, back Then, those guys were HEROES!!!...and in My mind,,,,, they still are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #21 July 21, 2012 Quote Quote 43 years ago. Who watched Armstrong's first step on TV as it happened? Nobody. At the very minimum they watched it via 1.25 second delay. Ummm... don't tell Buzz Aldren that! He may pop you one in the nose! I'm sure he watched it real-time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #22 July 21, 2012 I wasn't 2 years old yet so I don't remember anything but dad's got some slides stashed away somewhere in the house of pictures he took of the TV while it was broadcasting live feeds from the moon."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 197 #23 July 21, 2012 Some of my best chidhood memroies revolve around the space program. Even though this was the pinnacle I actually remember the Christmas Eve Apollo 8 broadcast, the first time we went to the moon more clearly.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #24 July 21, 2012 Quote Quote Quote 43 years ago. Who watched Armstrong's first step on TV as it happened? Nobody. At the very minimum they watched it via 1.25 second delay. Ummm... don't tell Buzz Aldren that! He may pop you one in the nose! I'm sure he watched it real-time! What distance from an event is considered to be the maximum distance for a "real time" observation to take place? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skypuppy 1 #25 July 21, 2012 Quote43 years ago. Who watched Armstrong's first step on TV as it happened? I did. Black and white.If some old guy can do it then obviously it can't be very extreme. Otherwise he'd already be dead. Bruce McConkey 'I thought we were gonna die, and I couldn't think of anyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
