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Topic: [RR Auction] Duke zero-G flight (Oct 2021)
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rjurek349
Member Posts: 1220
From: Northwest Indiana
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 09-27-2021 01:04 PM
   
Wanted to let the community know about the Zero-G flight auction up at RR Auction. It is a rare opportunity to snag a weightless flight with none-other-than Apollo 16 moonwalker Charlie Duke. Lots of perks included, like pictures with Duke and dinner with him, etc. I was the original seat owner, but a couple of weeks ago ripped the retina in my right eye in several places. After laser surgery, I am in an extended healing process and the Zero-G flight was a "no-go" for me from my doctor unless I wanted to risk losing my eye-sight. Trust me, I thought long and hard about it... Nonetheless, this auction is going up with no reserve and at a starting bid well below normal Zero-G flight costs, as well as well below the Astronaut Experience Zero-G flight original cost. Additionally, if the bidding goes nuts and goes over the original seat price as listed in the auction description, all additional proceeds will be donated by RR Auction to charity. If you've ever had an interest, this flight is for the end of November. Hopefully someone grabs this at a good price! you can see the auction listing here. — Rich "How's the left eye? Can I just go with only a left eye?" Jurek |
stsmithva
Member Posts: 2022
From: Fairfax, VA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 09-27-2021 04:16 PM
I'm really sorry about you not being able to make that flight. I was tempted to join after getting the email a few months ago. I hope it sells well at RR! |
Scott
Member Posts: 3312
From: Houston, TX
Registered: May 2001
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posted 09-27-2021 08:05 PM
Sorry to hear about your eye, Rich. I hope it heals completely and you are feeling better soon. |
328KF
Member Posts: 1337
From:
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 09-27-2021 08:06 PM
What an amazing way to turn one of life’s challenges into a very positive thing! All the best to you for a full recovery and kudos for offering this opportunity to all who might benefit from it. I will certainly be bidding! |
rjurek349
Member Posts: 1220
From: Northwest Indiana
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 09-27-2021 08:48 PM
Thanks, all. I appreciate it. And the good wishes. Still have a lot of healing to do — and some bluriness and floaties, but getting better. 🙏It was a real kick in the shorts. But hopefully my misfortune can be a lucky opportunity for someone in our community to fly weightless with Charlie! Good luck to all who bid. |
SkyMan1958
Member Posts: 1104
From: CA.
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 09-27-2021 09:47 PM
Wishing you a quick and full recovery of your eyesight!!! |
Mike Dixon
Member Posts: 1573
From: Kew, Victoria, Australia
Registered: May 2003
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posted 09-28-2021 12:17 AM
Hoping for a great outcome Rich.  |
rjurek349
Member Posts: 1220
From: Northwest Indiana
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 09-29-2021 06:45 PM
Thanks, guys! I appreciate the well wishes! And also see the first bid is in. 👏 |
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