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posted 10-11-2006 03:55 AM            

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This is the list of participants in the EGBII in the optimum order.

Jacques van Oene, Netherlands
Kirsten, Netherlands
Spaced out, France
KenDavis, England
ApolloAlex, England
spaceman, England
Steve Procter, England
machbusterman, Scotland
Cameron Stark, Scotland
Frederic Janik, Finland
eurospace, Germany
Harald Kraenzel, Germany

This minimises the physical distances between each person and the number of international deliveries needed. Overall distance is about 5000km.

Thanks to Chris!

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posted 11-01-2006 12:49 PM               

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Kirsten, you can be at the end of the chain if you'd prefer. I have lots of bits and pieces to put in and don't expect to be taking a lot out so I'm happy to be first in the chain after Jacques.

If you agree then Jacques can send it to me first and I'll send it on to the UK...

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posted 11-01-2006 01:21 PM            

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It is fine by me, give me your address Chris and I'll mail the EGB-2 to you Friday...

Spaced out, France
KenDavis, England
ApolloAlex, England
spaceman, England
Steve Procter, England
machbusterman, Scotland
Cameron Stark, Scotland
Frederic Janik, Finland
eurospace, Germany
Harald Kraenzel, Germany
Kirsten, Netherlands
Jacques van Oene, Netherlands

(and of course people can still join us)

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posted 11-03-2006 06:38 AM            

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The EGB-2 was launched today at 13:15 CET. Lift-Off went without any problem, Flight control team here in Mission Control Apeldoorn say's that the EGB-2 should reach it first destination (Paris, France) within a week....

The next Status Report on the EGB-2 flight comes after landing in France.

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posted 11-03-2006 08:24 AM               

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If the EGBII has to go around the Paris ring road (peripherique) it won't reach the UK before Christmas.

Can I suggest that those of you on the flightpath try to pass on your postal address now to the person that's going to be sending the bag to you?

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posted 11-09-2006 05:45 AM               

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It's never too late to join! I think you can go in straight after Ken, and just before ApolloAlex.

As it happens, the EGBII landed this morning in Paris after a journey of approximately 455km. I haven't had time to begin the payload analysis and reloading phase yet. At first glance the capsule appears to have survived the reentry phase, and the loving care of the Dutch and French postal systems, intact. I expect to have it turned around ready to launch on Monday for its parabolic flight across the Channel to Old Blighty.

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posted 11-09-2006 09:59 AM            

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Welcome aboard poofacio, I think it is best to put you at the end of the UK list...

Good to read that the EGB-2 landed safely in France!

Updated list: (09-11-2006)

KenDavis, England
ApolloAlex, England
spaceman, England
Steve Procter, England
machbusterman, Scotland
Cameron Stark, Scotland
poofacio (David) England
Frederic Janik, Finland
eurospace, Germany
Harald Kraenzel, Germany
Kirsten, Netherlands
Jacques van Oene, Netherlands

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posted 11-13-2006 04:08 PM               

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The EGBII is off on its way to Old Blighty.

The payload has been upgraded with the following:

A couple of original Gemini press release photos, some vintage NASA lithos (Apollo era), NASA issue shuttle glossies, some high quality modern prints of Apollo images, a few Apollo 17 covers, lots of patches (including a couple of Lion Brothers Apollo patches with minor flaws), some decals, and a nice vintage booklet from the Smithsonian.

A word of advice for those on the flightpath:

Do try to put in stuff as good as you take out, and remember that vintage stuff from the Mercury-Gemini-Apollo era is much more valued by most collectors than stuff from later eras.

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posted 11-18-2006 11:35 AM               

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The grab bag has landed in the UK.

I've taken out about 12 or so Shuttle crew lithos and about half a dozen other prints. I've put in a cover signed by Frank Borman and another by Leonov. If also added a few other signed shuttle lithos; Eileen Collins, Rex Walheim & Steve Maclean and a couple of other unsigned astronaut lithos.

Chris has suggested a slight course correction so the Grab bag is going on to David next and to Apollo Alex after that.

List as far as I am aware is as follows:

David Worrow, England
ApolloAlex, England
spaceman, England
Steve Procter, England
machbusterman, Scotland
Cameron Stark, Scotland
poofacio (David) England
Frederic Janik, Finland
eurospace, Germany
Harald Kraenzel, Germany
Kirsten, Netherlands
Jacques van Oene, Netherlands

Grab bag will be departing shortly once it has been refuelled

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posted 11-24-2006 02:06 PM               

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EGB2 has jettisoned 6 patches, an 11 dollar bill, a cover, and 11 photos and lithos.
It has been successfully docked with Signed Photos ; Bob Crippen, Bill Anders, Richard Gordon, Charlie Duke, Helen Sharman, Vance Brand, Harrison Schmitt,
Skylab 4 crew, Apollo 13 (just Ken Mattingley), Apollo 8 Lovell, Borman, Anders ( I think Anders is an autopen), Apollo 8 recovery cover, Lovell, Borman + others
STS 1 postcard, Young and Crippen, Cover, Jim Irwin, Skylab 4 cover Jerry Carr
Cover, Owen Garriot, Apollo 15 cover Full crew, + some other space debris!

It is in orbit around Somerset awaiting co-ordinates for a T somewhere I burn.

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posted 11-24-2006 02:53 PM               

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David (Poofacio), you ask in a previous post for my email address, well you can usually find it on one of the icons that appear by the date on each post,but no matter here it is:

alextracyward@tiscali.co.uk

And I look forward to receiving the EGB it sounds like it has some real good items, here's to a good splashdown!

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posted 11-24-2006 03:20 PM               

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Wow indeed! Looks like the EGBII has been seriously upgraded by David.

Remember folks - try to give as good as you get. Don't take out a Bill Anders signed photo and replace it with a signed inkjet print of unflown ESA astronaut hopeful Ebeneezer Humperdink III...

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posted 11-30-2006 08:34 AM               

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The EGB made a safe descent and landing and it is in deed full of goodies. I shall put some good items in as well, but I might just keep it.

I will keep you informed Nick before I post it off.

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posted 12-05-2006 05:11 AM               

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...and the clock is running, as of 10.20 a.m. this morning the EGB is taking a sub-orbital jump to Spaceman (Nick), so it should be with him in a matter of days.

And added were;
Signed items,
Rusty Schweickart (dedicated),
Two Mike Coats (one undedicated and one dedicated with letter)
Duane Carey (dedicated with letter)
Paul Lockhart (dedicated with letter)
Rick Searfoss
Robert Seamans signed STS-76 silk cachet
Don Peterson signed EVA postcard
Around half a dozen unsigned NASA shuttle crew photos
A dozen patches including Mercury, Apollo and Shuttle and misc
And other bits and pieces involving a couple of misc Apollo FDC, stickers and a shuttle tie pin and other goodies.

I do hope somebody finds a good home for my stuff, thanks.

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posted 12-07-2006 05:45 PM            

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The road to travel...

spaceman, England
Steve Procter, England
machbusterman, Scotland
Cameron Stark, Scotland
Frederic Janik, Finland
eurospace, Germany
Harald Kraenzel, Germany
Kirsten, Netherlands
Jacques van Oene, Netherlands

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posted 12-09-2006 11:24 AM               

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I've been working away but the family were in to receive the parcel (and what a parcel) from Alex. The stuff in here is a collection in itself.

I have removed: 2 Lithos, 1 autographed postcard,5 patches and 5 postcards. I will be replacing with more items over the weekend and posting off to Steve Procter first thing Monday.

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posted 12-31-2006 07:24 AM               

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Had a chance over the Christmas break to trawl through the EGB contents. Removed a couple of covers and lithos. Added - Some signed Shuttle astro lithos, some signed 3x5 index cards including Jim McDivitt and Owen Garriott as well as 8 or so Shuttle astros. Some patches, photos and a signed photo of Mike Fincke in a Sokol suit.

On it's way to Derek after the New Year Holiday.

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posted 01-05-2007 04:19 PM               

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EGB made a safe re-entry into the Dunfermline atmosphere today.

I've not had a chance to have a good look at all the items yet but will do during the course of the week.

It should be on its way to Cameron Stark either next Saturday or the Saturday after... depending on when I can negotiate a day off work!!

I'm not sure what I'll be putting in it yet but one item I do know will be an uninscribed Buzz Aldrin 8x6 photograph. I'll give a fuller report as and when I am finished with the box.

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posted 01-06-2007 03:49 AM            

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The road to travel...

Cameron Stark, Scotland
Frederic Janik, Finland
eurospace, Germany
Harald Kraenzel, Germany
Kirsten, Netherlands
Jacques van Oene, Netherlands

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posted 01-06-2007 09:29 AM               

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I have plundered the box and now everything fits into an A5 sized envelope.... JUST KIDDING folks!!!!

I removed an Eileen Collins signed OSS litho and a 5x4 signed pic of Bill Anders. I have added an 8x6 signed pic of Buzz Aldrin, Gordon Fullerton signed STS-3 cover, a couple of shuttle astronaut signed lithos, a Ron Evans signed litho (possibly an autopen), Apollo 10,12,14 15 and STS-41G covers plus WSS glossy of Karol Bobko and a Gene Cernan "John Wayne" lunar EVA glossy.

The box will roll-out for launch next Saturday to Cameron Stark in Inverness.

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posted 01-16-2007 03:30 PM               

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Box safely received - thanks Derek! I've e-mailed Frederic asking for a postal address, and I'll send it on once I've had a browse through it. Frederic, can you get in touch with me, please?

I'll post a notice when I pass the box on - I won't put in any books for the next stage of the journey!

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posted 01-17-2007 05:37 PM               

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I've taken out three signed photos, two signed covers, three signed cards and some patches.

I've added signed photos from Joe Kerwin, Richard Gordon and the Space Ship One pilots. I've also put in six Mercury covers, signed covers from Al Worden and Charlie Duke, a signed Bill Pogue card set and half a dozen patches.

I'll get the box off to Frederic by the start of next week.

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