Clouds, feh
A very old time experience: I couldn't see the launch*, only hear it like I was listening to the radio. The low cloud deck completely blocked the view. A few minutes after launch the long rumble of takeoff reached the house, and then a few minutes later some jerk ran up and kicked the garage door twice: the sonic boom of the first stage dropping in for landing.
Cured the cat's constipation right up.
**Except on TV, webcast, and YouTube, but I'm still holding a grudge against the clouds.