I was "at the age" when Mercury and Gemini went up. My mouth was always open. My first spaceship was made with two chairs turned toward me and a ton of Leggo blocks out of which I constructed switches, dials, windows, etc. I can't remember how fast she went, but she was a good ship awright. I think I have never lost that fervor, which is probably why I'm here on this forum to begin with.
We live near a small museum which has one of Gus Grissom's capsules on display. I nearly tremble everytime I put out my hand and touch the thing. To think where it has been.