and his buddy. (which is a tough thing to do)

I called them outside to hear the double sonic boom of space shuttle coming into Edwards AFB here .

They reluctantly came outside with me. And, while I tried explained the double boom and sonic booms, in general, we sat in the grass waiting and looking around. For a moment there, I thought I would lose my audience before the show. (These are cool boys, ya know, and being seen outside with mom is not cool.)

Then his buddy said to me, "I've never heard a sonic boom before. What does it sound like?

It was with perfect timing that we were answered a split second later with "BOOM BOOM!!"

They both started! Dropped their jaws and looked at me, as though they were looking at gawd!

Biggest eyes I've seen in years. Damn!! It was great. A once in a lifetime moment, for sure.