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[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 20 points 1 month ago (10 children)

Just had some good news - my younger boy Nick (who works at NASA at Cape Canaveral) is safe. He and his wife and my granddaughter did the smart thing and evacuated. Currently in LA. I have been so worried. But all are safe and well.

[–] danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)

That must be a huge relief.

Sidenote: how awesome to be working at NASA.

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 7 points 1 month ago

I am insanely proud of him. Given that he started as an apprentice cos school and him could not agree. And proud of his brother too for different reasons. Give me a few drinks and I'll take all the credit for their success.

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 5 points 1 month ago

I've heard it's out of this world.

[–] TinyBreak@aussie.zone 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

sorry you have a son who works for NASA?! How has that NOT come up before?!?!?!

[–] mysticgreg@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago

Talk about burying the lede here! :D

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago

Did back on reddit once.

[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 5 points 1 month ago

Am glad to hear they've gotten out - I've been watching live updates out of total fascination.

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago

Very good to hear :)

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago

Grand. I’m glad they’re clear

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago
[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago

Glad to hear they’ve safe.

You must have been so worried.

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago

That is awesome and I'm glad they had the sense to get out.

That’s a relief

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 1 points 1 month ago