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posted 10-29-2008 04:40 AM               

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Anyone recommend any favourite restaurants near the hotel or Cocoa Beach?

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I'll be heading for Dixie Crossroads Seafood Restaurant in Titusville. Had it recommended as THE best shrimp restaurant by our NASA tour guide.

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posted 10-29-2008 08:09 AM               

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Mike -- I'm afraid walking isn't going to work. The autograph sessions are at the Kennedy Space Center, which, according to Map Quest, is about a 28 minute drive from the hotel.

Lisa

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posted 10-29-2008 08:38 AM               

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Ok Thanks!

I guess I will be driving then! I presume there will be parking somewhere close to the venue?

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posted 10-29-2008 08:45 AM               

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There is parking on the property, but the lot closest to the hall where the autograph show will be staged is usually closed unless arrangements are made in advance.

It may be in your interest to contact the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation to inquire about loading and unloading options.

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posted 10-29-2008 10:49 AM               

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Does anyone know how far the Raddisson At the Port is away from the actual ASF show venue.

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I think if I am not mistaken the Radisson Web site, listed under Services is says. "As a courtesy we also provide transportation within our local area and to the Kennedy Space Center."

If this is the case it may suit you needs.

Best regards
Alan

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posted 10-30-2008 01:43 PM               

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I just talked with the ASF crew down in Florida and while Mr. Cernan has to leave on Saturday due to a family obligation, Mr. Cunningham will be there for the dinner.

Don't forget that the ASF auction opens tomorrow. They have some nice items!

Leon

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posted 10-30-2008 01:43 PM               

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So I guess that means that Cernan and Cunningham will not be at the dinner on Saturday. That is a bummer.

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The autograph show is only on Friday and Sunday, not Saturday. So my guess is that Cernan and Cunningham will attend the Friday show and the Saturday activities, but will depart before the Sunday autograph show. Granted, you may wish to check with the ASF to confirm this...in the event either of these guests is the primary reason for your attendance.

(On edit: I see Leon and myself posted at the same time and Leon has better information about who is attending the dinner.)

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posted 10-30-2008 02:55 PM               

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Good News! Just heard from the ASF that Walt Cunningham WILL BE signing on Sunday.

Leon

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posted 10-31-2008 05:01 AM               

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Join the club!

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posted 10-31-2008 02:51 PM               

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I just saw that Dick Gordon has been removed from the show's lineup. Being that his base price was posted just a short time ago, does anyone know what's going on and if everything is okay with him?

I also never found out why Carr canceled either.

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posted 10-31-2008 03:50 PM               

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I heard from the ASF crew today that Charlie Bolden will be signing Friday and Sunday. That's good news!

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posted 11-01-2008 06:47 PM            

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...the advertised list includes at least one crew-member from every mission to fly the Apollo spacecraft: from Apollo 7 through Skylab and ASTP. This happened last year at the KSC show in June, 2007, culminating in the amazing dinner under the Saturn V. I thought it could never happen again.

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Sadly, it seems it isn't going to happen this time, unless Ed Gibson can be persuaded to attend.

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posted 11-02-2008 02:33 PM               

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Scott has knocked twelve bucks off his base price.

Look out Cernan and Lovell! You've got some price competition!

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posted 11-03-2008 08:55 PM               

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Doing some last minute planning regarding what to bring to the show to get signed. I've got all my major items covered, just doing some thinking regarding books. Does anyone have a sense of who will be signing books free of charge - budgets are tight? In the past, Cernan signed his book for free at shows (not saying that will occur this time). Anyone of the other attendees tend to do this as well? These things weight a ton and don't want to drag them if it doesn't make sense.

Thanks

Rob

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posted 11-03-2008 10:05 PM               

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I wouldn't expect any of the astronauts will sign their books for free at this event. Cernan and Scott have apparently stopped signing their books for free. Kerwin is charging to sign his new Skylab book. Lovell and Aldrin charge to sign their books. Sometimes they will charge less at mail-in signings to sign their books, but there is no info posted about special books fees at the ASF site, so you should assume the normal base fee applies.

Some astros (like Mullane) will sign their books for free TTM. But I suspect even he will charge his $20 fee at the show for books, since the money is being raised for the ASF.

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posted 11-03-2008 10:08 PM               

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Has anyone heard any official word about what forms of payment they will be accepting? I know that the tickets at last years S&H show were mentioned but I don't recall seeing anything regarding this years ASF show!

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posted 11-03-2008 10:56 PM               

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Has anyone heard any official word about what forms of payment they will be accepting? I know that the tickets at last years S&H show were mentioned but I don't recall seeing anything regarding this years ASF show!

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When I e-mailed the ASF, they said they will have something set up to take credit cards...but they didn't say whether it would be a ticket system or whether the astros would have credit card machines at their tables.

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posted 11-04-2008 08:25 AM            

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the only other author not on the list that I have heard may attend is Francis French. Robert advised some time ago he may be there to assist Dee O'Hara. Perhaps Francis can advise us on that?

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I will indeed be there - I'm not a VIP Guest, of course, just there to assist Dee, who is.

As ever, I am very happy to sign any and all copies of "Into That Silent Sea" and "In the Shadow of the Moon" that anyone wants to bring along. Naturally, at no charge. It will be fun to sign them at a site where so much of the history in the book took place. Looking forward to meeting some new faces and seeing old friends.

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posted 11-04-2008 10:02 AM               

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As ever, I am very happy to sign any and all copies of "Into That Silent Sea" and "In the Shadow of the Moon" that anyone wants to bring along. Naturally, at no charge.

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Francis will you have copies of your books for sale or should we bring our own copies?

Best regards
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posted 11-04-2008 01:01 PM            

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Francis will you have copies of your books for sale or should we bring our own copies?

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Hi Alan,

I am really only there to help Dee and thus the ASF in raising money for themselves, and so won't have copies of my books for sale.
I did hear there is the possibility the KSC store might have them during this event, but I don't know for sure.

So I would definitely recommend obtaining them before the event / bringing existing copies, and I'll be delighted to sign them for free.

There is, of course, also the opportunity during this event to get the books signed by Walt Cunningham, who wrote the foreword of the second book, Scott Carpenter and Dee O'Hara, to whom the books are dedicated, and many others who are featured in the books... and support the ASF that way.

Thanks for asking!!

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posted 11-05-2008 10:17 AM               

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Unfortunately, due to a development this week that will require my presence elsewhere, I have had to cancel my attending and collectSPACE exhibiting at the show this weekend.

I had greatly looked forward to seeing many of you and sharing for the first time some of the plans that are now in place for our 10th anniversary, as well as live blogging the show for those who could not be there. As I now fall into that category as well, I will greatly look forward to the stories and photos shared by those in attendance.

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