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Topic: Autographica 9 2007
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ColinBurgess
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posted 01-22-2007 03:31 PM
   
I didn't realise Eric's book had been published so early; I checked my hardcover copy and it was released in 1978, which is when I first wrote to him. The BBC documentary left me in little doubt that had funding not been pulled from the project, Brown would now be recognised as the first man to exceed Mach 1 in level flight. It sure would have made a mess of Tom Wolfe's writing plans! |
Autographica 2
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posted 02-07-2007 12:48 AM
We are pleased and honoured to announce a new guest for Autographica.George Johnson one of the original WW2 617 squadron Dambusters will appear at our show in March.
George was Bomb aimer on McCarthy's crew and attacked the Sorpe Dam. This is a rare appearance and a treat for aviation Buffs and historians alike.
Dave Phillips |
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posted 02-09-2007 04:11 AM
I believe Capt Brown will be a very popular guest, and he has agreed to do 2 talks, one Saturday, one Sunday, both will be different and include slides too. You can book at the astro info service website.
I have now also confirmed some prices etc with Capt Lovell. Flat items inc Covers will be £80. 3D and completion items to be confirmed and i hope to have these prices by Monday. Base fee will include 1 mission, extra missions £5 per mission. No charge for Inscription.
He will not sign flown items on this occasion.
He has also confimred to me that he has no other shows in his diary for this year, or plans to attend any other similar event this year. So if you want to meet Capt James A. Lovell, get your ticket now!
Diamond Passes are now all sold out, sorry, but you were warned earlier!
Both Lovell and Haise will be giving a free talk/Q and A session on Sunday Morning. This is open ONLY to those with either a Diamond pass (front rows) or those who have booked with us a Platinum pass which includes the dinner, show pass, and accomodation.
The websitePlease see the website for details. www.autographica.co.uk
Watch this space for some more details regarding the dinner! |
jut2y
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posted 02-09-2007 11:20 AM
Hi Dave/Gary
Will Capt Lovell be taking cash only or like Buzz will there be a facility for taking credit cards.
I seem to have more items to get signed than the cash buget will allow.Paul.
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DukeToshiro
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posted 02-09-2007 06:01 PM
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Originally posted by AUTOGRAPHICA:
Both Lovell and Haise will be giving a free talk/Q and A session on Sunday Morning. This is open ONLY to those with either a Diamond pass (front rows) or those who have booked with us a Platinum pass which includes the dinner, show pass, and accomodation.
I don't mean to sound rude, but it's not "free" if you have buy an expensive pass to get to it. |
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posted 02-10-2007 12:34 PM
Because of the problems with accounting for the amount of money that the space guests can take, it is simply not possible for us to accept credit cards for their signing fees. We should be accepting payment by card for Dinner tickets, photos etc, because that is our money. If it was possible we would do it, as i firmly believe that it would be a benefit to everyone.
The hotel does have a cash machine, and there is also another machine at McDonalds next door, so access to cash is not a serious problem, but bring plenty with you!
As regards the special Lovell/Haise talk, it would not have been fair on our part to simply allow anyone to attend that event, as we cannot seat that many, so a way to limit the numbers had to be found, and that is why we have restricted it to those staying at the hotel and dinning with us on saturday evening, they are after all the most serious space fans.
To be fair, if this was a corporate event, then you would have had to pay probably £200 just to hear these 2 talk anyway, so getting a free talk for the cost of the hotel and dinner anyway is in my opinion a bargain, and will probably never be done again, especially as we have just added Sy Liebergot to the line up!
Buy that ticket now, or miss the only time these three guys are probably ever going to be able to answer your questions about Apollo 13. I am almost 100% certain that this will not ever happen again
Just to remind you, Diamond Passes are all sold out. |
machbusterman
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posted 02-10-2007 02:44 PM
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Originally posted by AUTOGRAPHICA:
To be fair, if this was a corporate event, then you would have had to pay probably £200 just to hear these 2 talk anyway, so getting a free talk for the cost of the hotel and dinner anyway is in my opinion a bargain, and will probably never be done again, especially as we have just added Sy Liebergot to the line up!
Buy that ticket now, or miss the only time these three guys are probably ever going to be able to answer your questions about Apollo 13. I am almost 100% certain that this will not ever happen again
Just to remind you, Diamond Passes are all sold out.
Sy Liebergot is attending also? OUTSTANDING!! Well done on having such an amazing line-up of guests for this show... we space-geeks are truly fortunate!! |
paulushumungus
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posted 02-11-2007 08:00 AM
Yes - this is truly amazing.CAN WE PERSUADE GENE KRANZ TO ATTEND ? |
Swiss_space
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posted 02-11-2007 09:42 AM
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Originally posted by paulushumungus:
Yes - this is truly amazing.CAN WE PERSUADE GENE KRANZ TO ATTEND ?
Since Sy Liebergot's attending has been made possible thanks to a private person's sponsoring him (THANKS KIM T.!!!), couldn't we imagine getting together to finance Gene Kranz' attending as well???
Providing he is available and willing to come, of course.
I would agree to participate for a reasonable amount. Yvan |
Steve Procter
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posted 02-11-2007 01:09 PM
Does Capt Lovell's flat signing fee apply also to signing copies of his book Lost Moon/Apollo 13 or is there a different fee for these items?Steve |
Frederic Janik
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posted 02-11-2007 01:22 PM
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Originally posted by Swiss_space:
Since Sy Liebergot's attending has been made possible thanks to a private person's sponsoring him (THANKS KIM T.!!!), couldn't we imagine getting together to finance Gene Kranz' attending as well???
Providing he is available and willing to come, of course.
I would agree to participate for a reasonable amount.
If indeed it would be possible this way I'd consider participating as well Frederic
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Sy Liebergot
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From: Pearland, Texas USA
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posted 02-12-2007 08:03 AM
I'm looking forward to fnally meeting many of you across the pond. It'll be a rare event for Jim, Freddo and I to be together and prob not likely to happen again. I believe we'll do a Q&A session together--I hope that it gets recorded. I'll bring along some second edition (softback w/CD)copies of my books, photos, and some EECOM hats. Special thanks to the generosity my U.K. sponsor for making this unique opportunity possible.
Sy Liebergot
"Apollo EECOM: Journey of a Lifetime" www.apolloeecom.com |
jut2y
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posted 02-12-2007 01:15 PM
Has anyone heard any news ont Apollo 8/13 completion fees yet, i know Dave said Monday but maybe someone has spoken to him and can put me out of my misery.Paul.
P.S. Great news about Sy cant wait to meet him.
[Edited by jut2y (February 12, 2007).] |
taneal1
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posted 02-15-2007 01:16 AM
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Originally posted by jut2y:
Has anyone heard any news on Apollo 8/13 completion fees yet, i know Dave said Monday
[Edited by jut2y (February 12, 2007).]
Yes, please. I'd like to know the completion fee for Gemini, also! Thanks to anyone for info... |
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posted 02-15-2007 05:15 AM
Capt Lovell has now confimred prices for his signing at Autographica.
These are....
Single signature including one mission £75 and each extra mission will be £5
3-D items £100
Gemini Completion items £125
Apollo Completion items £150
We still have places at the Saturday evening drinks reception/dinner and Casino, and providing you are staying at the hotel, this will validate your pass for the Sunday only Lovell/Haise/Liebergot talk.
Capt Lovell has also confirmed to me that he has turned down all invitations for any other events this year, and has no desire to attend any similar event.
For those of you unable to attend, we are able to accept limited requests for signed photos, but cannot accept mailed in items under any circumstances.
As i am aware of the number of Diamond pass holders who are space fans, i can say that probably 40 of them will be attending the Sunday talk, plus those that have already purchased Platinum or Hotel and dinner places, which does not leave many places.
The location for the talk is still not confirmed, so i am expecting the total number of places available to not exceed probably 120, as this is currently the larghest space available.We look forward to seeing you all on the 3/4th. Garry
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posted 02-15-2007 11:40 AM
Garry, What time is the Lovell/Haise lecture on Sun? Some of us from overseas have to catch a mid-day flight and would appreciate an early start to the lecture. Thanks |
ApolloAlex
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posted 02-15-2007 12:17 PM
I have just been browsing the Astro info service website and according to them,it begins at 10am and finishes at 12pm,followed closely by Al Wordens lecture.Hope this helps, Cheers,
Alex. ------------------
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paulushumungus
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posted 02-15-2007 02:33 PM
Those completion fees are disappointing |
paulushumungus
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posted 02-15-2007 02:36 PM
Can we have the fees for Freddo and Sy also please. |
machbusterman
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posted 02-15-2007 03:09 PM
It was mentioned on the Showmasters forum that the fee for Fred Haise signature was a base fee of £45. |
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posted 02-16-2007 02:52 AM
All lectures are posted and can be booked via the Astro Info Service website.
The Lovel/Haise/ Liebergot Lecture will be first thing on Sunday, and the time is provisional, but i expect it to be probably 9.30 as we are aware that some need to get away.
Please let me know directly AND NOT BY ASKING A QUESTION ON THIS BOARD! if this is too late for anyone.
See you there.
Garry
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Naraht
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posted 02-16-2007 05:52 AM
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Originally posted by Sy Liebergot:
I'm looking forward to fnally meeting many of you across the pond. It'll be a rare event for Jim, Freddo and I to be together and prob not likely to happen again.
Wow! Glad to hear that you're able to make it. Are you going to be doing any other talks in the UK while you're here, or is this a one-stop visit? |
Sy Liebergot
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posted 02-16-2007 07:40 AM
Naraht,
I was surprised that I had a hole in my schedule for the Autographica date. This'll be just the weekend then back to the U.S. lectures. I've sent offers to speak at quite a few UK universities to no avail, so this is it for a while.
re my fees: Believe me, they will be very reasonable. I'll bring second edition softback copies of my book, photos and even some of my Apollo 13 EECOM baseball caps.
Once again, my sincere thanks for the generosity of my sponsor.
Sy[Edited by Sy Liebergot (February 16, 2007).] [Edited by Sy Liebergot (February 16, 2007).] |
Naraht
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posted 02-17-2007 01:40 AM
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Originally posted by Sy Liebergot:
Naraht,
I was surprised that I had a hole in my schedule for the Autographica date. This'll be just the weekend then back to the U.S. lectures. I've sent offers to speak at quite a few UK universities to no avail, so this is it for a while.
Ah well, I hope you enjoy your short time over here!I won't be able to make it to Autographica due to financial circumstances (being a poor student and all, I can't afford to buy one of the passes to go to the talk), but I'll have happy memories of having met you and Mr. Haise at MAPLD, and will look forward to reading all the reports of this event. Best,
Naraht |
disglobes
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posted 02-19-2007 10:32 PM
Anyone know how much the Cosmonauts are going to be charging and if any of the guest accept credit cards or is it all cash?Thanks Charles |
Dwight
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posted 02-20-2007 03:33 AM
G'day Charles,Generally Cosmonauts have charged around 20GBP in the past some even less. There is a cash machine at the hotel BUT depending on your card, more importantly those from overseas, it may refuse to give you cash out. The signining astro/cosmos dont have credit card facility. Some of the dealers do accept - so I usually use credit card for books, posters and the like, and cash for the signatures |
mmmoo
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posted 02-20-2007 06:06 AM
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Originally posted by Dwight:
There is a cash machine at the hotel BUT depending on your card, more importantly those from overseas, it may refuse to give you cash out.
On the Moonpans table we will be able to take paypal payments via an online laptop for our 16x20 photos and signed panormamas.
But also if any of you need cash for a signature and are unable to use the cash machine, we would be happy to give you cash in return for a paypal payment.
Thanks Mike Constantine
http://moonpans.com |
David Bryant
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posted 02-20-2007 04:19 PM
Like Moonpans, 'The Space Station' will have chip & pin Visa facilities and might be able to help out regulars / new customers if they run out of cash! http://www.thespacestation.fslife.co.uk/ |
paulushumungus
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posted 02-21-2007 12:25 PM
Have tickets started to be sent out ? Has anybody received theirs yet ? |
jut2y
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posted 02-21-2007 01:03 PM
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Originally posted by paulushumungus:
Have tickets started to be sent out ? Has anybody received theirs yet ?
I'm fairly sure if you have a gold pass they keep them at the Autograpica reception desk. Paul. [Edited by jut2y (February 21, 2007).] |
nasamad
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posted 02-21-2007 04:09 PM
Thats the info I have as well Paul.Adam |
icarkie
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posted 02-21-2007 04:10 PM
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Originally posted by paulushumungus:
Have tickets started to be sent out ? Has anybody received theirs yet ?
Paul
Last year the wrist bands were collected on the day at the reception area.
Ian |
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posted 02-22-2007 12:03 AM
Hello everyone
All tickets will be picked up from our reception desk in the hotel.
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posted 02-24-2007 03:27 PM
Cosmonauts, are as always £10 per signature, and none of our space guests accept credit cards, cash only, so please ensure that you bring enough with you.
We have aksed the hotel to ensure the cash machine is full on Saturday morning, and refilled on Saturday evening.
There are now only limited spaces availabe at the Sunday Q and A with Lovell Haise and Liebergot, so if you want to attend, then contact me now with your dinner and hotel reservation.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
GarryGarry
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icarkie
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posted 02-25-2007 03:04 AM
T-minus 7 days and counting  Ian |
paulushumungus
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posted 02-25-2007 06:38 AM
Gary and Dave - Will there be a numbered ticket system in operation with Jim Lovell as there was with Buzz Aldrin ?
If so will these be handed out as we enter the show ? |
nasamad
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posted 02-25-2007 09:31 AM
Paul, On the Autographica site, if you click "Gold Pass" it states you will also get two low numbered virtual queue tickets. Hope this helps...Adam |
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posted 02-25-2007 09:37 AM
Hello everyone
Yes we will have a numbered virtual queue system. Unless you have a Diamond or Platinum pass and then you will not need one. Low number tickets will be issued to Gold pass holders as you collect your tickets. Higher number tickets will be issued to standard ticket holders as they also pick up tickets. Depending on when you pick up your tickets gold passes will have numbers between 1-250. Standard tickets will be above this. Diamond and platinum pass holders do not need virtual queue tickets. Most of you have indicated to me that you are having multiple items signed so if you have a lot of items for signing you will definately benefit from having a gold pass or above. |
Sy Liebergot
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posted 02-27-2007 09:31 AM
Hi Folks,
I’m looking forward to seeing y’all at Autographica. In addition to the special Sunday morning Q&A session with Jim and Freddo, I’ve been asked to give a lecture on Saturday. Time/cost is TBA.
Here’s a list of my fees, which are about the same as my U.S. fees:
-Basic signature: £10*
-Apollo EECOM book w/signature: £15
-My photos w/signature: £13
-Apollo 13 EECOM baseball cap (red/blue): £10
(*Signature includes title)
+Added inscription (up to 3 words): £5
I hope this will not too painful to your budget.
Sy Liebergot
“Apollo EECOM: Journey of A Lifetime” www.apolloeecom.com
[Edited by Sy Liebergot (February 27, 2007).] |
jut2y
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posted 02-27-2007 11:00 AM
Sy
It's going to be great to meet you Saturday
have a good flight and see you there.
Best Paul. |
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