posted 01-04-2004 10:58 PM              

I had the privilige of attending such an event as Russ's in Atlanta last summer, and really enjoyed it. There were several Collect Space members from the Atlanta area, and maybe up to 100-200 miles away. We enjoyed each others company, enjoyed a nice meal and drinks, and looked at each others colections (I should say small parts), and did some swapping/selling/buying.

I enjoyed it so much that I'm considering doing one here in Wichita, and would be glad to host it at my home, and provide for the hospitality, and limited overnight lodging if any require.

There seems to be a lot of growing interest in the KC area and around here, so I bvelieve we could pull it off. Dennis, we certainly hope you could come home from DC for this.

Anyone else around the country would also be welcome (you can fly here for around $200 RT from most place on advance ticketing).

We could include a trip to Cosmosphere, and if there is interest,perhpas I could arrange something special.

So, let me know who would be interested. and any preferred dates; Spring? Summer?

Hope it happens, and hope to see many of you.

posted 01-05-2004 11:38 AM               

Great idea!!!

With my crazy work-travel situation, it's hard to predict a good or bad date for me now. Just set one that is easy for everyone else and I'll do my best to be there.

posted 01-05-2004 07:07 PM              

I'll certainly entertain any groundswell for a different date.

As we firm up attendees, and interests, I'll try to set up a proposed agenda.

I'll also begin to see if we can get an astronaut to be present.

posted 01-05-2004 09:22 PM               

Anyone who hasn't been to the Cosmosphere is in for a real treat. I'd suggest we plan at least the majority of a day there..

I've been through the Apollo gallery more than once and never make it in less than four hours. That's after you turn the corner into the Apollo gallery, not starting at the V-2.

New visitors should bring protection for their jaws which will get scrapped up quite badly being dragged around on the floor.

posted 01-06-2004 07:05 PM              

And no, we won't steal his and Buzz's Apollo 11 Lunar surface glove from Cosmosphere for you.

posted 01-06-2004 09:00 PM               

Sounds like fun!

posted 01-09-2004 04:58 PM              

Is it Hutchinson Jr. College wanting you to appear. Of course 6/10-12/04 would probably be after school is out. Could you come both times?

Possible participants, would you be willing to do this to match Sy's date if it happens in May? Please advise.

To facilitate this happening, I'd be willing to host visitors and make a weekend out of it for both 6/12-13/04, and Sy's appearance.

Sy, if you come, I'll buy the ingredients if you'll cook us some of your famous chilli. I believe I can even provide the proper matching wine for such an occassion.

posted 01-20-2004 02:48 PM               

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Originally posted by Rick:
Maybe Sy could get Neil to show ... it's all in WHO you know!!!

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posted 02-12-2004 04:39 PM              

As my son and daughter In Law, and 6 year old Grandaughter are having an outing at "Great Wolf Lodge" Water Park/Lodge and Cabella's that weekend, I'm going.

Any chance of meeting other C/S's there?

DC Giant, I know as serious Comic Book Collector, this will be a big deal for you.

posted 02-12-2004 05:09 PM               

Yep, I will be going! I have been going to that show for the last several years, and they usually have good guests (astronaut and comic related). Last year Dick Gordon and Ed Mitchell were there and were signing autograph pictures for about $35.00 if memory serves. Last year Dick gave a talk to a room of about 8 people, so we got plenty of individual questions in.