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Topic: Spacefest VII, June 2016, Starr Pass (Tucson, AZ)
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NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 04-09-2016 07:54 PM
   
Seating requests will be emailed late April or early May. |
milkit1
Member Posts: 271
From: Springfield Illinois USA
Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 04-10-2016 12:00 PM
Since the U.K. was such a success maybe Mr. Stafford would like to come to Spacefest?  |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-12-2016 05:20 PM
From Nick Howes on Facebook: Michael Collins has graciously accepted our invitation to attend Spacefest 7. |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 04-12-2016 09:03 PM
Unbelievable!! |
David C
Member Posts: 1015
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 04-13-2016 11:27 AM
Well that makes it unmissable. I'll start the obvious questions with: - What days will Collins be there?
- Is he giving a talk(s)?
- Will he be signing autographs?
- Will he be at the luncheon or banquet?
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Rowland
Member Posts: 33
From: England, U.K.
Registered: Jul 2011
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posted 04-13-2016 02:35 PM
Can anyone please share a link to where I can see when the astronauts will be signing and what their fees are? Also are the signings the best opportunity for a quick (5-15 seconds) meet and greet with the astronaut including posed photo with my 3 year old son? |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 04-16-2016 10:53 AM
We are still working on their fees (set by the astronauts themselves), however here is the schedule of the event.Unless they're at a talk or panel, they should all be there. McCandless is the only one I know who is one day only so far, we've not established Collins' schedule, but I think he'll be there there the entire time. Most are generally pretty amenable to a quick handshake, during the signing times. Photo ops depend on how busy they are. They'll also be at the banquet, various luncheons and cocktail party too. |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 04-16-2016 10:54 AM
quote:
Originally posted by David C:
I'll start the obvious questions...
Collins will be signing autographs and be at the various functions. A HUGE shout out to Sally Poor for her efforts in getting Collins to attend — that was ALL her. |
jiffyq58
Member Posts: 218
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 04-16-2016 12:16 PM
THANK YOU, Sally! |
bookcollector
Member Posts: 27
From: North Carolina, US of A
Registered: Aug 2006
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posted 04-16-2016 01:19 PM
Ditto, Sally, thank you! Can anyone tell me how to print the schedule? I can "screen cap" part of the thing, but that's using a boatload of ink and it strains my old peepers trying to cut and paste in my head. |
David C
Member Posts: 1015
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 04-16-2016 11:01 PM
Excellent, thank you Sally. |
gareth89
Member Posts: 298
From: Ireland
Registered: May 2014
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posted 04-17-2016 02:18 PM
Is anyone travelling from Ireland, the UK or Europe and planning on doing a bit of travelling around the southwest states while you're there? If so, drop me an email! |
SteveG
Member Posts: 48
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 04-23-2016 04:03 PM
Pricing has not been announced yet, but will take mail order for anyone who can not make the event. Please see my post on the previous page and email for details. Pricing should be announced in the next 1-2 weeks and I will accept items then. |
gareth89
Member Posts: 298
From: Ireland
Registered: May 2014
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posted 04-23-2016 05:54 PM
When I saw Mike Collins was confirmed I booked my flights from Ireland! Fantastic lineup, I literally can't wait, bouncing from wall to wall here!...I noticed in the Sighting section that Milton Windler will be in San Diego about a week after Spacefest. Any view to having him visit Tucson in June? Also, while the lineup is already stellar, will there be any more astronaut announcements? Cheers! |
Daugherty54
Member Posts: 591
From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 04-30-2016 12:10 PM
Any word yet on the autographs fees of the astronauts? Its getting close and I'd like to budget for this |
farthestreaches
Member Posts: 1075
From: Redondo Beach, Ca
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 05-02-2016 03:12 PM
I'm planning on attending Friday and Saturday. Anyone ordering from Farthest Reaches and also attending may pick up their items from me at the event and save shipping charges. Nothing too oversized please. When you contact me to order I'll confirm that I can carry to the event. Email off list with questions. Email is steve@farthestreaches.com. Look forward to seeing many of you there! |
sobof62
Member Posts: 94
From: Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 05-07-2016 05:33 AM
Can anyone tell me how close to a Spacefest event prices are usually published? |
DChudwin
Member Posts: 1096
From: Lincolnshire IL USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 05-07-2016 11:02 AM
Received an email about Banquet and Luncheon seating choices. Hard choices! |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 05-07-2016 07:51 PM
How many people do you think chose Michael Collins as their first choice for dinner or lunch? I know at least one! |
jiffyq58
Member Posts: 218
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 05-07-2016 09:31 PM
Mel, I think the people who get chosen to sit with Mike Collins at the banquet and lunch are gonna feel like they won the lottery! |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
From:
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 05-09-2016 09:12 AM
Only a month to go! I booked my room at the resort and am looking forward to meeting Michael Collins for the first time. |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 05-11-2016 02:23 PM
Yesterday was the last day to book Marriott Starr Pass hotel rooms at the reduced Spacefest rate. However, the hotel has agreed to handle some new bookings at the reduced rate on a case-by-case basis, but you must contact Sally at Novaspace to make the arrangements to contact the hotel; staff@novaspace.com, 800-727-6682, or 520-888-2424. |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 05-11-2016 02:25 PM
We are still waiting for autograph fees from some of the astronauts. We will try to post them later this week. We know many of you are waiting for the fees, so we'll try to hurry the astronauts along. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 05-11-2016 05:08 PM
Outstanding Rob. For those on shores afar (and mailing stuff to be signed) time is now limited but I'm quite sure an event on this scale is a massive undertaking and your efforts and those of Kim, Sally and the rest of the gang are very much appreciated. |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 05-11-2016 08:56 PM
Just got done talking with Rusty Schweickart (making arrangements), he told me this is probably his last show, at least for years down the road. Remember, these gents are not getting any younger. If you're on the fence... |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 05-11-2016 09:17 PM
Thanks Al. Here's my question: Should I get Rusty to sign my Apollo 9 flown cue card (signed by McDivitt) even if Dave Scott will not sign it (assuming Rusty will — especially if you put in a good word for me)? |
stsmithva
Member Posts: 1933
From: Fairfax, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 05-11-2016 09:41 PM
Mel, in my opinion you should - you'll have the signatures of the first two men who flew in a spacecraft designed to travel only in space. Very nice even if it's not a LM-specific cue card. |
milkit1
Member Posts: 271
From: Springfield Illinois USA
Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 05-12-2016 07:13 AM
Why wont Scott sign it? |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 05-12-2016 07:56 AM
Dave Scott refused to sign an Apollo 15 flown flag for me at Autographica a few years back, despite written and photographic provenance from Walt Cunningham attesting to the fact that Jim Irwin had flown the flag... previously flown on Apollo 7. While disappointed I understand and respect Dave Scott's decision not to sign a flown item unless it originated from him.Since it is unlikely Dave will sign the flown cue card I would not bother asking Rusty to sign it. Two signatures would add little by way of provenance or value in my opinion and from a personal standpoint it would bug me that the piece wasn't complete so to speak. But each to their own: it's whatever floats your boat. This may be the last such show for many at Spacefest next month. I just hope Dave Scott can see his way to making one last signing trip to the UK. |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 05-12-2016 11:56 AM
Mel, I'm happy to help anyway you wish. I'd try Scott first in case he does. His completion would be higher. |
Spacefest
Member Posts: 1168
From: Tucson, AZ
Registered: Jan 2009
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posted 05-12-2016 01:56 PM
Starr Pass is running out of rooms — both discounted and the $250+ ones. Discount deadline was 5/7. But call us if you have trouble (800-727-NOVA). |
neo1022
Member Posts: 281
From: Santa Monica, CA
Registered: Jun 2013
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posted 05-12-2016 07:36 PM
Looks like the signing fees are now online! |
stsmithva
Member Posts: 1933
From: Fairfax, VA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 05-12-2016 07:45 PM
I will say that a couple of years ago an Apollo 9 cue card originally signed by McDivitt was signed by the other two crew members, I believe both at Spacefest. I know this because someone had bought it from me and asked me to try to get it signed by the other two. It took a year or so, but it got done. |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 05-12-2016 08:27 PM
As noted above by neo1022, the signing fees have now been posted online. |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
From:
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 05-12-2016 08:49 PM
Do the completion fees mean I would have to pay them to every Apollo 9 crew member? Not really sure how that works with all 3 charging extra. |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 05-12-2016 09:26 PM
It depends a little on each astronaut, but as far as we know (aside from Buzz Aldrin), completion fees only apply if that signer is the last one of the crew to be signing the item. So, if one has already signed an Apollo 9 item, then the second one to sign should not be charging a completion fee, but the third one will charge a completion fee, because that third signature completes the crew. Does that help? |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 05-13-2016 05:09 PM
OOPS! There may be a mistake in Cernan's prices. Please standby, and we'll try to update before end of day. Our apologies on this. |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 05-13-2016 07:27 PM
Okay, Cernan's base price is $500, and we've updated the signing fees page. As far as we know, the rest of Cernan's pricing is correct. |
milkit1
Member Posts: 271
From: Springfield Illinois USA
Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 05-13-2016 08:17 PM
OMG, I hope that's an error. |
NovaRob
Member Posts: 242
From: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Registered: Nov 2008
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posted 05-13-2016 08:31 PM
No, unfortunately, it is not a error. Cernan raised his base fee to $500. We apologize for having it wrong when we posted the fees yesterday. |
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