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Topic: Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's Autograph and Memorabilia Show 2008
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music_space
Member Posts: 1179
From: Canada
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 10-02-2008 10:30 AM
   
Ok now... we have to submit our preferences of guests for the gala dinner... I purchased my Platinum quite late, so I have to be strategic... I'm fiddling with a spreadsheet with all the guests names, reordering it again and again... What a puzzle! |
DCCollector
Member Posts: 227
From: Washington, DC USA
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted 10-02-2008 06:40 PM
It looks like Aldrin's signing fee has been taken down... Wonder what that could mean.I also was wondering if others have seen the special "photo op" now being offered at the dinner and whether folks are signing up... |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-03-2008 03:30 AM
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Originally posted by DCCollector:
It looks like Aldrin's signing fee has been taken down... Wonder what that could mean.
$econd thought$?  |
stsmithva
Member Posts: 1933
From: Fairfax, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 10-03-2008 05:06 AM
quote:
Originally posted by DCCollector:
It looks like Aldrin's signing fee has been taken down... Wonder what that could mean.
It would be nice if he decided that $50 more than last time was too much. But what if it goes even higher? quote:
Originally posted by DCCollector:
I also was wondering if others have seen the special "photo op" now being offered at the dinner and whether folks are signing up...
I e-mailed ASF about this, and was told that the photo would be a group shot of you and all Apollo astronauts in attendance. $100 directly to a scholarship foundation for that? Heck yes, I'm signing up. "There's Apollo 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, me, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17."Steve |
spaceychick
Member Posts: 35
From: Lockport, IL USA
Registered: Sep 2008
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posted 10-03-2008 09:49 AM
I love the photo op!! How do we sign up?Lisa ------------------
spaceychick
spaceychick.com |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-03-2008 11:29 AM
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Originally posted by stsmithva:
It would be nice if he decided that $50 more than last time was too much. But what if it goes even higher?
For my own edification I have just charted the price inflation over the past four years at signing shows of the main attendees. Whilst we are all aware of the rises, when you turn these into percentages you are talking hyperinflation in most cases. Up until now demand for autographs has been relatively price-inelastic but unacceptable price rises in the light of global market conditions, people having filled their collections and stable secondary market prices will indubitably result in falling demand....IMO.I for one will be cutting back on what I buy at the next 2 shows. Paul |
astro-nut
Member Posts: 946
From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 10-03-2008 12:26 PM
Does any other platinum ticket holder/buyer remember seeing in the original details of the ticket that there would be a ride on the Shuttle Launch Experience with an astronaut? I remember this very well. Has anyone heard any updates on this? Thank you. |
spaceychick
Member Posts: 35
From: Lockport, IL USA
Registered: Sep 2008
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posted 10-03-2008 12:34 PM
You are correct, that is definitely indicated as part of the package. I e-mailed the ASF a couple of days ago, and they said we would be recieving details in the mail 2 weeks before the event.Has anyone else heard anything about the scheduling of events? Lisa ------------------
spaceychick
spaceychick.com |
DOX32
Member Posts: 242
From: Lakewood Ranch FL USA
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 10-03-2008 05:15 PM
Steve, I joined you on the photo op. Remember it is for good charity, and they are only taking the first 100 calls. The group can only take so much time. Consider it a space moment to remember. Max Peck |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 10-03-2008 06:37 PM
I also opted for the photo op; just another opportunity to add to an already fun packed weekend. Nope haven't told the wife yet. |
stsmithva
Member Posts: 1933
From: Fairfax, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 10-03-2008 07:14 PM
In case you didn't get an e-mail about it, anyone with a ticket to the dinner can sign up for the photo by contacting ASF.Steve |
Machodoc
Member Posts: 207
From: DE
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 10-03-2008 10:07 PM
I've signed up, especially since I can call it a donation! |
machbusterman
Member Posts: 1778
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
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posted 10-04-2008 02:46 AM
I've signed up for the photoshoot also... and won't be telling the wife the cost either  . |
capoetc
Member Posts: 2169
From: McKinney TX (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 10-04-2008 08:38 AM
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Originally posted by machbusterman:
I've signed up for the photoshoot also... and won't be telling the wife the cost either .
You don't have to ... we all e-mailed her the good news.  ------------------
John Capobianco
Camden DE |
machbusterman
Member Posts: 1778
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
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posted 10-04-2008 12:24 PM
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Originally posted by capoetc:
You don't have to ... we all e-mailed her the good news.
Aw... thanks John!!  |
contra
Member Posts: 318
From: Kiel, Germany
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 10-05-2008 05:25 AM
The website now has Alan Bean's fees:Base fee $60
$4/word Stefan |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-05-2008 10:59 AM
That's just great.Where it says "none" does that mean no charge or no inscription? I'd like to know how much Lovell is charging "per word" before Autographica. Paul |
poolman18
Member Posts: 225
From: Ontario,Canada
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-05-2008 12:25 PM
I was wondering if someone who is going to the show can get a few small 8x10's signed for me. I will pay all costs and help with your costs also.Just can't make the show. This would be greatly appreciated. You can email me at poolman@cyberbeach.net David |
mjanovec
Member Posts: 3811
From: Midwest, USA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 10-08-2008 04:12 PM
Dick Gordon's fee of $50 has been added to the website. I take this as encouraging news that he's feeling better and will hopefully be able to attend the show.At this point, the only base fees we don't know are Buzz Aldrin, Andy Allen, and Bill Dana. |
MarkRP
Member Posts: 174
From: Michigan, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 10-09-2008 03:31 PM
Tom Stafford has been added. But for the dinner only. He is not doing the autograph show.Mark |
DCCollector
Member Posts: 227
From: Washington, DC USA
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted 10-09-2008 10:30 PM
And hopefully for the Apollo group photo as well? |
Michael
Member Posts: 309
From: Brooklyn New York
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted 10-10-2008 02:07 AM
Didnt Tom Stafford do this before? Attending a show but not the singing. What's the point, why doesn't he do the signing also?Just Asking
Mike |
lm5eagle
Member Posts: 429
From:
Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 10-10-2008 04:26 AM
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Originally posted by Michael:
What's the point, why doesn't he do the signing also?
Its called 'honoring us with his presence'. Surely, a very worthy dinner guest.Andy |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 3398
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-10-2008 05:27 AM
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Originally posted by Michael:
Attending a show but not the singing.
Darn. I was looking forward to the astronaut karaoke. |
BobbyA
Member Posts: 147
From: Northern Virginia
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 10-10-2008 10:48 AM
John Blaha is listed as the Astronaut Encounter at KSC while the ASF show is going on. Does anyone know if he will be participating in any of the events? |
mjanovec
Member Posts: 3811
From: Midwest, USA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 10-10-2008 12:17 PM
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Originally posted by gliderpilotuk:
Darn. I was looking forward to the astronaut karaoke.
I'd pay good money to hear Stafford belt out a few tunes. |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3161
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-10-2008 02:00 PM
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Originally posted by mjanovec:
I'd pay good money to hear Stafford belt out a few tunes.
There's an obvious Tom Jones joke in here... but then, it's not unusual...
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bruce
Member Posts: 916
From: Fort Mill, SC, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-10-2008 02:15 PM
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Originally posted by mjanovec:
I'd pay good money to hear Stafford belt out a few tunes.
I understand he knows "Jingle Bells" on the harmonica ... |
alanh_7
Member Posts: 1252
From: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 10-12-2008 10:28 AM
I see the ASF web site lists Buzz Aldrin as arriving for the show signing at 12 Noon Friday. |
Jurg Bolli
Member Posts: 977
From: Albuquerque, NM
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-13-2008 08:51 AM
I have a favor to ask: Could someone take my book "Skylab, Our First Space Station" to the show to get signed by Bean, Pogue, and Kerwin? Of course I'll pay all the costs.Email me at bolli@math.unm.edu if possible. Thanks.
Jurg |
astro-nut
Member Posts: 946
From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 10-13-2008 03:58 PM
Astronaut Fred Gregory is now listed to attend the autograph sessions. |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 10-14-2008 08:44 PM
Does anyone know how the KSC VIP Tours will be run? Will all the attending astronauts participate? How many tours will be run? |
kim-kc
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posted 10-16-2008 03:17 PM
This is my 1st listing on cS, though I do recognise quite a few names from other forums I am on.This will be my very first show experience, I don’t know how I managed to pull it off really and was in complete shock when my Wife said it was OK for me to go, on my own!!! I am really looking forward to meeting so many fellow enthusiasts from around the world, as a matter of interest does anyone know how many list members will be attending the show & how many are travelling from the UK? I was also wondering what the weather was like in Florida during November, what should I pack? As for the dinner, I know the ASF website said dress code informal, no tuxedo. So I was just going to pack a suit & a few shirts etc. I also managed to wangle an extra few nights stay to hopefully take in the STS-126 launch on Friday, will anyone else be around? As I booked into the Radisson Thursday thru Monday I hope to rub shoulders with quite a few people & put faces to names. |
november25
Member Posts: 646
From: Douglas, Isle of Man, UK
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 10-16-2008 05:27 PM
Hi Kim, hubby and myself are going out on the 5th via LGW. The weather in Florida is rather warm, but still gets dark in the evening. I have been in Nov. on several occasions. Plus am going to be there until 19th. If you want, e-mail me, then we can arrange something. Just live across the Irish Sea, from you. Feel free to get in touch. Best wishes, look forward to meeting you, welcome to collectSPACE. from Brenda and Ted Bailey, IOM |
alanh_7
Member Posts: 1252
From: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 10-17-2008 03:44 PM
Can anyone answer this question? I have purchased a single Gold ticket for myself. However my wife and daughter want to attend the autograph show at the KSC Friday Nov 7. Does anyone know if we can purchase their ticket for the Autograph show there? Or do I need to pre-purchase the ticket?
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-17-2008 04:06 PM
The show's website advises on its Tickets page: "Show Admission Only tickets will be sold at the door and are not available for advance purchase." |
DCCollector
Member Posts: 227
From: Washington, DC USA
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted 10-17-2008 06:47 PM
Received my platinum ticket information packet via email this afternoon. It sounds like the actual tickets will be available for pick up at the KSC Visitor's Center rather than mailed to us. This certainly should be a great weekend. |
alanh_7
Member Posts: 1252
From: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 10-17-2008 06:51 PM
I also got my Gold ticket e-mail as well. |
november25
Member Posts: 646
From: Douglas, Isle of Man, UK
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 10-18-2008 12:54 PM
RE: tickets, it seems that Linn LeBlanc, excutive director, Nicole Russ and Jennifer Volk, both programme managers, are being very kind and e-mailing you all. As I know, your tickets are in the post.Dinner only, you will be on a list - check-in at the pavillion doors - see the map provided by the ASF website. A big thank you ladies of the ASF for all your help. regards from
Brenda |
machbusterman
Member Posts: 1778
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
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posted 10-18-2008 03:46 PM
quote:
Originally posted by november25:
As I know, your tickets are in the post.
You KNOW our tickets are in the post? Everyone I know going has had an email to say their tickets will be at the will-call desk. Don't make rash statements that you can't quantify. You will only cause untold numbers of phone calls to the ASF office and could cause fellow collectors to panic. |
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