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Topic: Spacefest V, May 2013, Tucson, Arizona
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FullThrottle
Member Posts: 93
From: Seattle, WA, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 02-15-2013 09:36 PM
   
Is Mike Mullane still going to be at Spacefest I hope? I would have sworn I saw him on the list before but I could have been mistaken...Are there any chances of additional Space Shuttle Astronauts being to the lineup at Spacefest V? |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 02-16-2013 04:35 AM
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Originally posted by Spacefest:
Afraid to ask yet... anyone in particular?
I was hoping for David Scott. |
cycleroadie
Member Posts: 452
From: Apalachin, NY USA
Registered: May 2011
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posted 02-16-2013 12:07 PM
Dave was $200 at ASF, no charge for inscription.
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rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 02-16-2013 05:18 PM
Ouch, suppose a fella has to make a living. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 02-17-2013 01:36 PM
I just noticed Vance Brand is also attending, does anyone know his usual fee? |
topmiler
Member Posts: 148
From: eastleigh, hampshire, UK
Registered: Jul 2012
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posted 02-17-2013 02:43 PM
He charged $85 at the ASF event last November. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 02-17-2013 02:53 PM
Reasonable! I'm keeping a lookout on the page for updates on autographs. |
Spacefest
Member Posts: 1168
From: Tucson, AZ
Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 02-17-2013 03:01 PM
We're going to try to talk Buzz into coming Sunday to sign his new book but that is all. He definitely won't be there on the weekend.Mike Mullane has overseas business. Rusty Schweickart has a grandson's graduation. Curt Newport is coming. Still working on other guests. |
AJ
Member Posts: 511
From: Plattsburgh, NY, United States
Registered: Feb 2009
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posted 02-17-2013 06:55 PM
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Originally posted by rgarner:
Ouch, suppose a fella has to make a living.
If it helps with the sticker-shock, he's a very kind, gracious signer. I found him to be a true gentleman. |
rgarner
Member Posts: 1193
From: Shepperton, United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 02-18-2013 04:39 AM
Sadly, I am over in the UK and won't have the opportunity to meet him personally. It would be a case of either sending stuff in or having a fellow cS'er do it on my behalf  Curses being over the pond! |
arjuna
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posted 02-23-2013 03:39 PM
Any discussions with David Brin for him to come and give a talk? Very interesting guy, and he would make a great addition. |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 02-23-2013 10:35 PM
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Originally posted by rgarner:
It would be a case of either sending stuff in or having a fellow cS'er do it on my behalf.
Steve Gruber has once again graciously agreed to get items signed for folks who cannot attend. If you need his contact info please email me direct. Thanks, Al |
arjuna
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posted 02-24-2013 05:13 AM
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Originally posted by albatron:
Steve Gruber has once again graciously agreed to get items signed for folks who cannot attend.
Steve did a great job in getting multiple signatures on an item I sent to him to take to Spacefest III. I entrusted him with a non-trivial amount of money despite my never having met him (I did ask around first!), and so I can vouch for his honesty. |
Spacefest
Member Posts: 1168
From: Tucson, AZ
Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 02-24-2013 07:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by arjuna:
Any discussions with David Brin for him to come and give a talk? Very interesting guy, and he would make a great addition.
Yes. we're friends on Facebook. Next year, I think. We're full up this year. |
Spacefest
Member Posts: 1168
From: Tucson, AZ
Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 03-01-2013 06:42 PM
Here's one for you "trenchers:" - Glynn Lunney
- Jerry Bostick
...will be signing at Spacefest. |
YankeeClipper
Member Posts: 617
From: Dublin, Ireland
Registered: Mar 2011
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posted 03-01-2013 08:27 PM
Glynn and Jerry - great guys. Awesome!  |
Greggy_D
Member Posts: 977
From: Michigan
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 03-01-2013 08:29 PM
Would love to see Jay Greene there also. |
JasonIUP
Member Posts: 282
From: PA
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 03-07-2013 12:01 PM
Any word as to whether Cernan's pricing will match his $165 (or so) fee at Autographica? |
FullThrottle
Member Posts: 93
From: Seattle, WA, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 03-11-2013 08:12 PM
Nice to see Sy added to the Spacefest V lineup!Is Paul Weitz still going to be attending? Also I noticed on the schedule that on Monday there is "AZ Astronauts" listed... Who does this include and is it worth hanging out an extra day until Tuesday? |
Spacefest
Member Posts: 1168
From: Tucson, AZ
Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 03-12-2013 05:17 PM
Sy has been on the list since the beginning. Paul Weitz backed out. Family reunion or something during Memorial Day.AZ Astros are Gibson, Mcdivitt, Gordon and Walker (Weitz not coming as detailed above.) Program still being finalized. |
Spacefest
Member Posts: 1168
From: Tucson, AZ
Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 03-14-2013 02:54 PM
Astronaut Jerry Ross wil be joining us at Spacefest V |
Lev M
Member Posts: 139
From: Canada
Registered: Nov 2012
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posted 03-22-2013 04:28 PM
Just noticed Charlie Duke and Al Worden are not in the list anymore. Is this for sure or it might change? |
ColinBurgess
Member Posts: 2031
From: Sydney, Australia
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 03-22-2013 07:11 PM
Also wondering if Jerry Bostick is still officially confirmed, as his image/bio does not appear on the Spacefest V website? |
Spacefest
Member Posts: 1168
From: Tucson, AZ
Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 03-22-2013 11:56 PM
For sure, I'm afraid. |
Lev M
Member Posts: 139
From: Canada
Registered: Nov 2012
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posted 03-24-2013 10:03 PM
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Originally posted by JasonIUP:
Any word as to whether Cernan's pricing will match his $165 (or so) fee at Autographica?
That would be great but when Alan Bean charges $225 ($200 for his signature and $25 for inscription) I wouldn’t be too optimistic. I wish there was a discount for personalization to kids because my 7 year old daughter keeps her vintage NASA litho to show to Mr. Cernan (and I also want one for myself). My personal opinion it would fair because personalization for kids make an item special but at the same time it is a bad investment. Well, I will see how it goes...
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Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3445
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 03-24-2013 10:54 PM
Playing devil's advocate you could wind up with adults recruiting kids to get photos signed for them, not for the kids, because of the cheaper price....Not to mention, what about the adult who legitimately wants a photo signed for their child who isn't present at the show or event? |
Lev M
Member Posts: 139
From: Canada
Registered: Nov 2012
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posted 03-24-2013 11:39 PM
There will always be devil's advocates...I was just saying about what I think — not in general but in particular for the event. It's about procedures to prevent abusing the system but... There is no that system yet and I don't believe it will be. And like many people say there is always a choice.  |
HistorianMom
Member Posts: 105
From: Columbia, Missouri USA
Registered: Nov 2010
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posted 03-26-2013 04:32 PM
It also looks as if Cernan is only going to be there for one day, Sunday. No meals with him, unless he shows up for Sunday breakfast. |
Lev M
Member Posts: 139
From: Canada
Registered: Nov 2012
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posted 03-26-2013 11:05 PM
I hope Cernan will arrive Saturday evening and participate in the AstroPix. |
Spacefest
Member Posts: 1168
From: Tucson, AZ
Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 03-26-2013 11:30 PM
Unfortunately, no. He'll be driving down from PHX (Scottsdale) Sunday morning. That's the best we could do. |
Spacefest
Member Posts: 1168
From: Tucson, AZ
Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 03-28-2013 04:15 PM
Planetary Resources President and chief engineer Chris Lewicki has accepted our invitation to Spacefest. |
4allmankind
Member Posts: 1043
From: Dallas
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 03-28-2013 05:32 PM
Any hint as to when the remaining signing prices will be posted? |
Spacefest
Member Posts: 1168
From: Tucson, AZ
Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 03-29-2013 02:35 PM
Waiting... Dave Scott will be at least $200, Carpenter, at least $100. |
Spacefest
Member Posts: 1168
From: Tucson, AZ
Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 03-29-2013 02:50 PM
Hotel rooms going fast. This is over a holiday, and Tucson's a prime destination. Overflow hotels filling also, but they're also 4 mi. away. You'll have to rent a car to get to Starr Pass, but guess what?
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YankeeClipper
Member Posts: 617
From: Dublin, Ireland
Registered: Mar 2011
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posted 04-03-2013 01:45 AM
Any chance that Jerry Ross might give a lecture/presentation at this year's show?Mike Mullane's was great last year, and all the booksigning feedback indicates Jerry's presentation is a must-see. |
SteveG
Member Posts: 48
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 04-03-2013 08:04 PM
I believe that I have been in touch with everyone regarding mail order for those who want autographs but aren't fortunate enough to attend.If you haven't heard from me in the last week or are interested, please email me. Thanks! |
ColinBurgess
Member Posts: 2031
From: Sydney, Australia
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 04-03-2013 10:25 PM
Is Jerry Bostick still coming? His name was announced a while back but he still doesn't appear in the Astronaut or Guest Speaker list. |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
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Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 04-05-2013 09:57 PM
Wow just saw Scott and Bean both jacked their prices up $50. Ugh. |
jamato99
Member Posts: 147
From: Leesburg, VA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 04-07-2013 01:55 PM
Ugh indeed. I'm pretty sure I'm done with autograph shows. They've priced me out of the market.Next month marks the 10th anniversary of the first show I attended - the Sims & Hankow show in Washingon, D.C. Schirra and Carpenter were each $25, Mitchell and Duke were each $30 and Stafford was $45. I'm thankful I got in when I did! |
Chariot412
Member Posts: 156
From: Lockport, NY, 14094
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 04-07-2013 05:47 PM
Well, as these guys get older, I doubt any of the fees will go down. A good part of Spacefest is just spending time with the astronauts, scientists, and fellow space enthusiasts. (Not to mention the art and collections). But, if you want to have some fun, go to the Spacefest page, click on "history" "2007" "Astronauts" and check out the fees only 6 years ago. |
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