posted 04-18-2004 03:37 PM               

I promised a surprise announcement and here it is:

We have finalized arrangements to offer a limited number of show attendees a specially arranged tour of JPL (home of the Mars Rover Program).

Making this tour even more special however is that Richard Gordon, Apollo 12, CMP will be joining our select group for this wonderful event. It should be a most interesting 2 hours as our group learns all about JPL and the Mars robotic exploration program while in the company of one of the first men to journey to another celestial body. For those of you who have haven't the pleasure, Dick never fails to have something interesting to offer as he is most knowledgable as well as entertaining

Oh, also wanted to mention that each person attending will receive a specially prepared information packet from JPL. Even better though, is that we are making arrangements to have each packet include a little "something extra" that will only be available to participants of the tour.

Now here are some other important details:

1. Tour is limited to 25
2. Date/Time = 9/3/04 at 9:30am - 11:30am
3. Transportation options are now looked at although JPL is only a 20 minutes drive from the Burbank Hilton.
4. There is NO charge for this tour. Yes, that's right - A free tour of JPL along with two hours in the company of an Apollo Astronaut without having to spend ONE THIN DIME!!
5. Security requires that names, ages (if under 18), and citizenship of attendees MUST be provided BEFORE the tour. For US citizens a drivers license will suffice. Non-citizens must provide proof of legal status. There are no exceptions to these security requirements.
6. Final Detail - Have FUN!!!

Anyone who has contacted me about the tour already, please make yourself known again so that I can make sure you're included on my list.

Keep watching for additional celebrity announcements and hoping to see many of you in Burbank!

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Steve Hankow http://www.farthestreaches.com

[This message has been edited by farthestreaches (edited April 18, 2004).]

posted 04-19-2004 02:48 PM               

I have the list of those who have recently contacted me regarding the JPL Tour. While I have confirmed some of you I may need to "unconfirm" some as it slipped my mind that the Gold Ticket holders are entitled to that tour as a part of their package. This means I'll probably need to adjust the list a bit before I can provide a "final-final" confirmation. Sorry for the false start but sometimes the detail is overwhelming. I'm in touch with JPL to request our expanding our group by 5, which may resolve everything. Will keep you posted. Anyone else wanting to participate in this tour will be put on a waiting list and be notified should openings become available. I expect to have it all resolved with the next day or so and appreciate your understanding.