Well, now that Randy is 'official' with his eye-popping $10K offer and his whipping up the 'official' FT Community sponsorship fund, the burning question is.............

selection/qualification criteria??


Its been fascinating reading the posters' compelling reason for being chosen- travel experience, FFP status, contacts abroad, self-sufficiency, enough time and/or money, etc

May I add an intangible qualification: the ability to get along with a close-to-a-perfect-stranger for 12-14 hours a day for 23 days straight....without ripping their guts out!

I can't remember the last time in 12 years that I spent that much time in such close proximity to my wife!!!

Anyhow, this post is not meant to start a 'how-happy-go-lucky-you-are' bandwagon of testimonials. Just something to think about as the process moves forward here.

So, instead of my travel-related experience (which would be competitive to many prospects here), here's some personal compatability stuff!

Music:
Steely Dan, AC/DC, Earth Wind & Fire
Food:
Anything spicy
Sleep Habits:
Don't snore, can sleep with lights, radio or TV on, don't hog the covers (may or may not be relevant here)
Propensity to Yell:
Only to hail taxis or if I happen to be drowning; never as a response to conflict or stress



[This message has been edited by beaubo (edited 09-01-2002).]