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Well, he's priceless, duh...
But how much is a chance to meet one, or at least see one in person, worth? I have an opportunity to attend a luncheon with Jack Schmitt, for $100. The price is steep, but I fear that one great regret I'll have in my life is never having met an Apollo astronaut. I don't know if I'll ever get another chance.

Considering that people spend that much (or lots more) on concerts and sporting events I think it's probably a fair price considering your passion for all things astro...

I agree, if I had the chance I'd jump to it.

SciFiFisher wrote:Considering that people spend that much (or lots more) on concerts and sporting events I think it's probably a fair price considering your passion for all things astro...

I always have said that astronauts are my rock stars......
I just have to decide whether I'll find the $100 to have been worth it if I only get to hear him speak, and not shake his hand/get a picture/get an autograph. I'm not sure if there will be opportunities for any of those.

What is the money going to? Is it a fundraiser for something worthwhile? Is any of it tax deductible? Or is it just getting pocketed by the promoter?

And there is of course the question of your budget.

But if such a thing is part of your short list, then you need to go.

I met Al Woerden at a book signing two years ago (it was free though of course I bought a book). Frankly it was an amazing experience and it may well have been worth $100 to talk to him.

I mean I hate to say it, but realistically these guys were born in the 1930s so statistics state these national treasures will probably only be with us for another decade or so. It is a window of opportunity that is closing...

Swift wrote:What is the money going to? Is it a fundraiser for something worthwhile? Is any of it tax deductible? Or is it just getting pocketed by the promoter?

And there is of course the question of your budget.

But if such a thing is part of your short list, then you need to go.

Though I can't find specifically the information for where the money goes, it is a fundraiser for an organization with a similar mission to mine. I anticipate seeing a lot of community colleagues there.

$100 is the lowest ticket. I could (with my organization) spend $5000 for "Luncheon + Leader Dialogue (10 - 11:30 a.m.), 10 preferred seats, 10 signed books & featured logo." I'm not sure what the leader dialogue is.

I am leaning toward yes. I can think of some things over the next few months that I could sacrifice to come up with the $100. I would save that much by biking to work 25 times, which I hope to do this fall. In fact, I've got 3 days down since Sept. 1!

DO IT!

Plus, I mean, my experience with spending $100 is if you then have to make up the money elsewhere you will for lack of better options. Yeah, I give out excellent financial advice.

Fuckin' Boehner.

Due to the unfortunate impact of the government shutdown on participants involved with Friday's event, AirSpace Minnesota is rescheduling Dr. Harrison Schmitt's visit. The new date will be communicated as soon it's finalized.

pumpkinpi wrote:Fuckin' Boehner.

Due to the unfortunate impact of the government shutdown on participants involved with Friday's event, AirSpace Minnesota is rescheduling Dr. Harrison Schmitt's visit. The new date will be communicated as soon it's finalized.

OK, now I'm mad.

Yeah, really

That is a downer.

Case in Point:

Scott Carpenter one of the last surviving members of the "Mercury Seven" died today

I wonder how much this is gonna cost me...
http://airspacemn.org/foundingflyersgala/
April 26, 2014

Buzz is supposedly always entertaining, though that sometimes means he breaks into song and dance.

I still think if you can afford it in any way, you have to go.

That actually wouldn't be the only opportunity to meet/be in their presence that weekend. The next day is a "Go Boldly" expo, a free event that will include book signings. So I can pay my $40 each for their book plus tickets to wait in line however many hours and get my 10 seconds with them. Or I could pony up for the more expensive event and a chance to dance with Buzz. Even though he was kicked off first, he was part of a season of Dancing With the Stars!

Ok, I don't think that would happen. Being a "gala" I imagine there to be dancing, but I don't know if there will be.

go to the gala.

Well, I decided that one astronaut is worth $100.
Are two worth $500 (plus dinner?)
I could spend $25,000 for a table with one of them.
I don't even know if there will be an actual chance to meet them, or if it will be just $500 to be in the same room with them for an evening.

Well, I don't have to worry about it, the decision has been made. I've been invited to attend as a special guest! With MrPi!

It's great to have connections. I didn't even know I had this one.....

Tres cool.

It's good to know people.

Congrats pumpkin.
Don't forget to take pics.

I'd pay Buzz Aldrin $100 to see him hit that conspiracy bloke in the head again

squ1d wrote:I'd pay Buzz Aldrin $100 to see him hit that conspiracy bloke in the head again

I think if we pass the helmet, we could get Buzz a few thousand easily.