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Topic: Spacefest 8, June 2017, Starr Pass (Tucson)
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SteveG
Member Posts: 48
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 04-04-2017 05:36 PM
   
Bumping up my message from January about accepting mail orders for autographs for those who cannot be at Spacefest. I wont start accepting items for another 4-5 weeks but if you would like to be put on my mailing list please email me directly. |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 04-05-2017 09:28 PM
Hate to be the reminder of bad news, but I've been asked to remind that Gen. Engle will not be signing mail in items. |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 04-05-2017 09:30 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SpaceyInMN:
...do astronauts typically care how many words are in the inscription?
Depends on the astronaut and their policy. If they're charging per word, I'm sure they'll be happy to add what you wish. |
SpaceSteve
Member Posts: 428
From: San Antonio TX, USA
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 04-05-2017 09:58 PM
quote:
Originally posted by albatron:
...Gen. Engle will not be signing mail in items.
Correct, but that wouldn't affect Steve G's efforts, since he's taking the items with him to Spacefest to get signed. |
SpaceyInMN
Member Posts: 355
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Dec 2013
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posted 04-05-2017 10:29 PM
quote:
Originally posted by albatron:
Depends on the astronaut and their policy.
The astronaut in question is Joe Engle. The inscription I have in mind is four brief lines totaling roughly 12 words total. |
JasonIUP
Member Posts: 282
From: PA
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 04-05-2017 10:39 PM
quote:
Originally posted by albatron:
...will not be signing mail in items.
Then again, no one is signing mailed-in items because no one is doing a signing at Novaspace as part of Spacefest, and, to my knowledge, Novaspace doesn't take mailed-in items for Spacefest signers.Does sending an item to a friend to bring with him to Spacefest count as "mailed in"? |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 04-05-2017 11:32 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SpaceSteve:
Correct, but that wouldn't affect Steve G's efforts...
Nope. The Engles are aware of Steve and his efforts and do not wish to sign those either.
The General is not motivated by money. |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 04-05-2017 11:35 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SpaceyInMN:
The astronaut in question is Joe Engle.
That SHOULD be ok. |
Daugherty54
Member Posts: 591
From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 04-06-2017 06:58 AM
So those of us who can't attend for financial reasons are out of luck? I know from personal correspondence he doesn't sign through the mail because he doesn't like people profiting from his autograph. At his fees their will be no profiting.I don't understand this guy. On another note if anyone needs an Engle litho, I've got one I'd like to get my money back on. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 04-06-2017 11:00 AM
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Originally posted by Daugherty54:
I don't understand this guy.
It is not necessary to understand him. It is his desire to sign autographs only for those he meets in person at Spacefest. His policy now being known, let's move on to discussion of the other aspects of Spacefest, as merited. |
Daugherty54
Member Posts: 591
From: Cabot, Arkansas, USA
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 04-06-2017 06:13 PM
Never said it was necessary. He is entitled to any signing policy he wishes. |
milkit1
Member Posts: 271
From: Springfield Illinois USA
Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 04-11-2017 07:00 PM
Is there an auction at Spacefest? I thought I read somewhere about a charity auction but am having trouble finding the information. |
SkyMan1958
Member Posts: 867
From: CA.
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 04-11-2017 07:18 PM
I don't know about Spacefest, but generally there is a charity auction associated with the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) meeting in early November in Florida. |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 04-11-2017 08:22 PM
Last year there was an auction in support of Kim. Great idea. However, if another auction is planned, I hope it is better planned than last year. |
jiffyq58
Member Posts: 218
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 04-11-2017 08:33 PM
I believe they are auctioning off some items during the banquet on Saturday night. Check the Spacefest page on Facebook. Nick Howes has posted about a few items that will be auctioned, and they are hoping for more to be donated. |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 04-19-2017 08:36 PM
There will be an auction. Not sure all as of yet what will be available. Proceeds go to the Ataxia Foundation. |
moonnut
Member Posts: 248
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 04-19-2017 10:14 PM
I saw on the Spacefest site that Gen Stafford has canceled. A real bummer. I hope everything is ok. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1169
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 04-19-2017 11:39 PM
Yes, bummer. I was really looking forward to seeing Gen. Stafford again. |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 04-21-2017 08:40 AM
Believe me, no one is more upset than I. We worked terribly hard on that one. |
David C
Member Posts: 1015
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 04-22-2017 10:58 AM
I sure hope that General Stafford and his family are OK. |
NJSPACEFAN
Member Posts: 128
From: Ocala, FL USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 04-23-2017 01:11 PM
Is it just me, or does anyone else have a problem with the Spacefest website? I can't scroll down. I can get each tab, but never can page it down. |
jtheoret
Member Posts: 344
From: Albuquerque, NM USA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 04-23-2017 02:41 PM
I have the same problem in Explorer, but not in Chrome. |
NJSPACEFAN
Member Posts: 128
From: Ocala, FL USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 04-23-2017 02:47 PM
You're right! Have Explorer on my desktop and Chrome on my phone. |
Lev M
Member Posts: 139
From: Canada
Registered: Nov 2012
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posted 04-23-2017 09:57 PM
I have a similar problem with Internet Explorer but there is a workaround: clicking Ctrl + F5 usually helps to reload the pages in their complete form. |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
From:
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 05-01-2017 06:36 PM
Any definite word on whether Jim Lovell will be at Spacefest? |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 05-01-2017 09:11 PM
We're still trying with Lovell, but his anniversary is the same time. |
Lev M
Member Posts: 139
From: Canada
Registered: Nov 2012
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posted 05-01-2017 09:32 PM
Could you organize something special for them? A dinner, maybe, with a reasonable entrance fee for the audience? |
SteveG
Member Posts: 48
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 05-05-2017 05:06 PM
Still accepting mail order (aside from Mr. Engle) for people who aren't fortunate enough to be able to attend the event.All items and full payment are due by June 5th...no exceptions. Email me with any questions. Thanks! |
mjanovec
Member Posts: 3811
From: Midwest, USA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 05-08-2017 03:01 AM
Now it looks like Alan Bean has cancelled too. He and Stafford are still shown on the guests page, but if you read the "fine print" they are shown as cancelled. Alan Bean has had to cancel for Spacefest VII for personal reasons. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1169
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 05-08-2017 03:40 AM
I've got an X-15 print I'm bringing for Joe Engle's signature, and would also like to get it signed by author Michelle Evans and the X-15 support crew attending this Spacefest (Vince Capasso, Wayne Ottinger, Harry Shapiro, and Charlie Baker). I know Engle and Evans have a scheduled time for book signing, but is there an authorized way to get the signatures of the support crew? (Maybe "authorized" isn't the right word - but you know what I mean. I don't want to feel like I'm sneaking around.) |
YankeeClipper
Member Posts: 617
From: Dublin, Ireland
Registered: Mar 2011
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posted 05-08-2017 09:30 AM
Both Glynn Lunney and Sy Liebergot are listed as cancelled too.  Glynn Lunney has had to cancel his Spacefest VIII appearance for personal reasons.Sy Liebergot has had to cancel for Spacefest VIII. |
JasonB
Member Posts: 1091
From:
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 05-08-2017 12:11 PM
That really stinks. It's always great to see the Lunneys at these events. |
David C
Member Posts: 1015
From: Lausanne
Registered: Apr 2012
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posted 05-08-2017 06:36 PM
Well I sure hope the guys are okay. |
JasonIUP
Member Posts: 282
From: PA
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 05-08-2017 07:45 PM
In light of astronaut deaths over the past couple years, Aldrin's "I hate shows" stance, and the list of cancellations for this year's show, I hope the event remains profitable for management and guests. With that said, if one has never gone or is on the fence about going, don't pass up your chance. |
Mike_The_First
Member Posts: 436
From: USA
Registered: Jun 2014
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posted 05-11-2017 05:17 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Mike_The_First:
What does Ron Woods generally charge to sign? And does he have any restrictions...
Any info yet? Even the prices/restrictions from past events could be helpful if there's nothing established yet for this year... |
milkit1
Member Posts: 271
From: Springfield Illinois USA
Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 05-22-2017 09:43 PM
Jim McDivitt is now confirmed for Spacefest. |
davidcwagner
Member Posts: 799
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 05-22-2017 10:26 PM
Great. Jim is a hoot. It does not come through on his photos, but he has real charisma in person. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1169
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 05-22-2017 10:33 PM
Great to hear about McDivitt! |
milkit1
Member Posts: 271
From: Springfield Illinois USA
Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 05-23-2017 07:34 AM
That a a good point David. I noticed that as well. He is super fun in person. |
albatron
Member Posts: 2732
From: Stuart, Florida
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 05-23-2017 08:53 PM
Okay gang, I can finally let the cat out of the bag... there will be two of the Mercury 13 gals attending Spacefest: Gene Nora Jesson and Sarah Ratley. One day only, they arrive Friday, June 9 and depart June 10. Gene Nora is bringing her books and we'll host a book signing at 4:30PM on Friday. They want to visit with Eileen Collins and Rhea Seddon, who look up to them. Sarah of course, will be with her and they'll happily sign anything else you want. No fee but it would be nice to help her by buying a book. Besides they're a great read, here's a link to her Amazon page. |
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