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Topic: Space food tray
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 12300
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted September 08, 2005 02:31 PM
   
 Forwarded by someone@jsc.nasa.gov: quote:
Ever wanted to have lunch with Neil Armstrong? Buzz Aldrin? Sally Ride? Well, now you can--kind of. The historical NASA logo trays from the cafés (that have been here longer than most of you) are now for sale at the Starport Gift Shops. Spiffy new trays will be arriving soon. Allow these pieces of space history to comfortably retire in the luxury of your home. Check out the backs of the trays, because they are even dated! Who knows what great space giant has eaten off your tray.
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TRS
Member Posts: 385
From: Wellington, New Zealand
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted September 08, 2005 05:02 PM
I love it! Is there a kind soul in the US who was intending to drop in a collect some of these and would be willing to add a pack for me? Not sure how I could return the favour bu would certainly pay for the items and postage.Cheers
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spaceheaded
Member Posts: 93
From: MD
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted September 08, 2005 05:20 PM
It gave me a chuckle that Robert posted this under "Hardware and Flown Items"  Appropriate, I would say. Bill IP: Logged |
mdmyer
Member Posts: 820
From: Humboldt KS USA
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted September 08, 2005 06:34 PM
Does not look like it is on a webpage. I guess you have to be there to purchase one?Mike IP: Logged |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 12300
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted September 08, 2005 08:32 PM
Based on the e-mails I have received and the posts found here, we will offer a tray order service through buySPACE. Watch for details and an order link later tonight.IP: Logged |
mdmyer
Member Posts: 820
From: Humboldt KS USA
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted September 08, 2005 09:42 PM
Thanks Robert. I will purchase one. Mike Myer
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Spacepsycho
Member Posts: 482
From: Huntington Beach, Calif.
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted September 08, 2005 10:19 PM
Anyone in So. Calif. wanna go in on one order? I'm going to buy 24, so if someone wants to add to it, let me know.Ray IP: Logged |
MrSpace86
Member Posts: 614
From: Gardner, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted September 08, 2005 10:21 PM
I ate off of one of those back in 2001 when I attended the Cosmosphere's space camp. One guy from my group bought one for $10 and brought back with him on the bus. So maybe one of you guys might get that tray I used, keep an eye for this up and coming space giant...
-RodrigoIP: Logged |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 12300
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted September 09, 2005 12:30 AM
Here is the order form. They are $4.95 each through Countdown Creations (+ s/h).IP: Logged |
John K. Rochester
Member Posts: 1222
From: Rochester, NY, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted September 09, 2005 06:28 AM
Just bought one Robert....could you send me the one used by Rodrigo?? IP: Logged |
Richard
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posted September 09, 2005 10:57 AM
Robert, your first message stated that NASA was selling them directly for $15 for a set of 4. It seems you edited that message and you are now generous enough to sell them through Countdown for $5 a tray plus shipping and handling. Just wanted to say thanks. IP: Logged |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 12300
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted September 09, 2005 11:04 AM
The price cited earlier was for JSC employees who walk into their shop and buy a tray. I removed the mention because I wanted to avoid confusion between that and what we are offering.As a company we have expenses that need to be covered, including a staff of seven. I'd love to offer this service for free, but its not an option in this case. IP: Logged |
tegwilym
Member Posts: 1709
From: Renton, WA USA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted September 10, 2005 01:19 PM
I just put in an order for a set of four of them for myself. These will be great for carrying milk and cookies out to my backyard observatory on clear nights. Tom
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 12300
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted September 10, 2005 02:28 PM
Demand for the NASA trays has exceeded the pace that the trays can be retired from the NASA cafeterias. As such, they are still in use (astronauts may still be eating off them!) and will be shipped as soon as their replacements arrive. At this time, we do not have an estimated shipping date though we will update this page as information becomes known.IP: Logged |
snf13
Member Posts: 67
From: Houston
Registered: May 2004
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posted September 12, 2005 01:53 PM
I just put in an order on the website - but notice arrival may be delayed. Do you know if there are any on-site I can go pick up in the exchange store?------------------
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 12300
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted September 12, 2005 02:08 PM
Everyone - whether on-site at the exchange store or off - is being kept on a waiting list. We hear that trays may be available in about a week.IP: Logged |
nojnj
Member Posts: 397
From: Ft. Thomas KY
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted September 16, 2005 05:28 PM
Thanks Robert for making these available! I received mine today. A great piece for my collection. If only they could talk...probably some great conversations during meals.
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Evan IP: Logged |
mjanovec
Member Posts: 2024
From: Midwest, USA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted October 06, 2005 03:22 PM
Any update on the availability of these trays? Thanks...IP: Logged |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 12300
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted October 06, 2005 05:27 PM
The remaining trays are still in use at the JSC cafeterias. As soon as the new ones arrive and they release the old ones to those now on a waiting list (including us), we will start shipping.IP: Logged |
mjanovec
Member Posts: 2024
From: Midwest, USA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted October 07, 2005 03:33 PM
Thanks for the update!IP: Logged |
tegwilym
Member Posts: 1709
From: Renton, WA USA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted October 31, 2005 05:49 PM
Anyone hear anything new about the trays? Mine haven't shown up yet, but I understand they got a lot of orders.Tom
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 12300
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted October 31, 2005 06:11 PM
We just received word on Friday that the trays were beginning to be released. I am in London still, but when I return I will post an update regarding their shipping status.IP: Logged |
lunarrv15
Member Posts: 1139
From: Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted November 04, 2005 11:13 AM
What appearance will the new trays have or did they change it?IP: Logged |
cfreeze79
Member Posts: 242
From: Martinez, CA, USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted November 14, 2005 05:05 PM
The link to the trays isn't working... By that I mean, it won't let me place an order. Will that change in the near future? -CF IP: Logged |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 12300
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted November 23, 2005 03:24 PM
All the trays we were able to get from NASA (and which were available) have now been sold, hence the order button not working at the product page). IP: Logged |
pokey
Member Posts: 314
From: Houston, TX, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted July 09, 2006 10:45 PM
I'm wondering if the JSC cafeteria will start recalling the trays they sold. Last Thursday I was in the building 3 cafeteria and saw one of the new trays with a big chunk about the size of a pair of eyeglasses taken out of one of the corners. Oops! Not sure if that's typical wear on the new trays.  The old ones could probably drive nails but I'm not going to try it. IP: Logged |
