wow - I feel strongly for Freddie jun now missing this adventure, as a companion of one of the two teams - on the other hand, I am glad Freddie jun didn't have to choose between two teams http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

Thanks for your support of the process Randy.

Going into next year I would recommend the application process take place with much more advance notice, and perhaps let the people in the running understand where they are on the list to decide whether to take leave of absences/vacation at work.

I think that with proper advertising and a partnership with FT that this sort of trip can be successfull in the future.

Chris

Randy,

Thanks a lot for all the effort put into this, I am sure FT would have provided a worldclass team!

Scott

I'll be available for the next one ....is that enough notice or what?
Thanks to Randy for all the orgainisation, sorry it couldn't go ahead.

Thanks Randy--remember, we could put the money to maintaining this board. I support the biddingfortravel board and I don't use it all that much. Both have saved me considerable $$$ and led me into a whole new world of friends.

If you ever need help keepin' it going, just say the word!

Thanks for everything Randy. I can't say I'm not disappointed, but thank you for everything regardless,

Marc

that's a bummer that the event got nixed
over insurance - though i started wondering
with all the nervousness going on now.

I'm told from the head of GreatEscape2002 that the next event is already on schedule for mid-April of next year - i think it is april 12th. So we will return as a team and like others, i'm already trying to make sure my schedule is clear as I'd like to take a 'mileage run' at this. But, continue to acknowledge that there are some fantastic travelers here on FT and will likely revert back to being team coach and fundraiser. I'm a good team player.

Thanks Randy. I was so looking forward to this adventure. I will tune in next April.

I am soooo disappointed that there is not a big global race that I wanted to watch and "participate" in, but I understand the delicate times we are in. I hope my son, 12, sees the significance of 'difficult times' that we are in , that has disrupted his massive interest in this race, that it all will be reavealed as pertinent to postpone it for the time being. Oh well, I hope to be an active observer next spring. Good Luck to the Winners!! Cmtrepp

It is disappointing that it had to be canceled this year, however maybe it will be a good thing. With more time to plan maybe more people from FT can participate, even if they are not a sponsored team. I know that I'm not the only one that would be willing to put up the majority/all of the money to pay for the trip with this much time to plan. This really opens up a lot of opportunities for the entire FT community. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif

Put me in the pool for next year as well...
Qualifications to be posted when we know if it'll actually happen. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Another thought...if there are to be two teams for next year, perhaps one can be composed of experienced FTers and another of newbies?
Just a thought.

I just got an e-mail from Randy dated 31 Dec 2002 soliciting support for GreatEscape2002.

Was that intended to be 2003, or was this an accidental re-send of the one for last year?

What ever happened to FT participating in this in following years. They made the TV show out of it so did it become to difficult to be selected?