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Glen..I too got the same e-mail..I really think I am ready for this fantastic event...I too will put up $100 for a FT team.. or more to make this happen. I know I can do it. I have the time, desire and experiance . As beaubo mentioned we must reply soon.
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Mr. Chalmers is President of the event. He has been extremely helpful in providing details about the event. Since he never heard of FT until today, I trust everyone can cut him a little slack for his unfamiliarity with FT netiquette. I'm sure someone can email him to advise him about the advantages of registering vs. private emailing!
Seems as though their true drop dead date is Sept 13, when they have to write the check for $2475 for the RTWs. |
I just read this post for the first time. I'm trying to see if I can clear out my schedule enough to pull this off.
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List of Prospective TEAM FLYERTALKers.
* list based on people who publicly posted varying degrees of interest and varying degrees of time and financial wherewithal on the thread. If you emailed Randy direct, then you are not on this list! 'Fess up and let us know who you are!! Skip Middleton mudgal Spiff DFWTripGuy MikeFly boilermaker essxjay swag CozumelJen catwood BoulderHyattHopper ldsant Bourne Dudemon KahunaJax2Everywhere gottigotti fallinasleep airoli Jet'Dillo Stimpy Live4Miles seanthepilot LAXGambit Studley avek00 Empress JaxFlier MRKEY TravelManKen doc beaubo There are likely four scenarios at work here: 1. Randy decides to kick in $10K and each team member is on the hook for about $7500 ($5000 in registration, about $2500 in expense money) 2. Randy kicks in $10K and the FT Community contributes $5K, roughly 50% of balance of registration fee. Each team member responsible for about $5000 ($2500 registration fee and $2500 expense money) 3. Randy kicks in $10K and successfully solicits the FT Community to contribute $10K, the balance of the registration fee. Each team member on the hook for $2500 in expense money. 4. Randy kicks in $10K and FT Community contributes $15K, registration fee and expense money. Each team member has no financial commitment. Obviously, scenario 4 allows all 40 on the list to remain viable candidates. Scenario 1 will severely whittle down the list! Scenarios 2 and 3 are really a function of how much time Randy can commit to prepping and rolling out an FT Community 'appeal' on short notice with a tight turnaround. I hope that this post provides Randy and the Team FT prospects a reasonable reality check. Beyond the money, it would certainly be instructive to make sure that you are totally available time-wise available Oct 18-Nov 10. If those dates aren't a slamdunk at this stage, it would probably be helpful to withdraw your name from consideration....again making the prospect list more workable for Randy. Disclaimer- Yes, I am a legit prospect, so it is indeed self-serving to propel this process forward. But, I trust my effort does in fact, serve an overall good as well! [This message has been edited by beaubo (edited 08-28-2002).] [This message has been edited by beaubo (edited 08-28-2002).] |
I just want to chime in that I am definitely still interested. A leave of absence at work could be asked for, and I'd even toss in some of my own money for this once in a lifetime experience.
Maybe Randy will want us to put up bios or answer a questionaire? Chris |
I hereby declare my candidacy for the team.
I've already done one RTW, I find the whole idea very exciting, and I actually know someone personally who has been to Antarctica. |
Alas, time constraints prevent me from throwing my hat in the ring, but I'm certainly up for a donation to the cause.
There had better be one h*lluva trip report out of this!! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif birdstrike |
***raises hand***
I can already ask where the bathroom is in 5 languages http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif |
I'd love to do this, really would love it.
I can make the time. Please consider my name "in the hat." Respectfully, CCC |
Did Chexfan back out?
I will donate only after the team has been picked. Flame away....but since I can not go I am participating with my wallet.... |
I would like to participate too!
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Pretty late in the game, I know, but I'd like to add my name to the (still-growing) list of candidates.
I've got the time, I've been to all seven continents, and I've got the wherewithal to fend for myself and the glory of FlyerTalk.... I don't know how we'll winnow the list from its current size, but here's one thought -- everyone serious enough to consider him or herself a candidate ought to put up a $100 "application fee" for the privilege. (This will serve a dual function -- narrowing the list to serious folks, and raising much-needed funding...) The clock's a-tickin', kids.... j. |
I just got laid off on Wednesday so I am IN!!!!
Where do I sign? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif |
Oh, and at the risk of submarining my own chances, maybe (since FT is bankrolling a good-sized chunk of this shindig) one significant factor in choosing the two team members ought to be:
length-of-membership in FlyerTalk itself, or number of posts, or having been a member of a TalkBoard? And, at the risk of discriminating based on net worth... Since we seem to be about $9500 short of our $20K goal at the moment, maybe we should consider auctioning the spots -- once we narrow the field to a manageable list of genuine possibilities, we could begin the bidding at, say, $1000...and work our way up from there? j. |
last but not least.
I'd also love to be a part of team flyertalk. Whoever is chosen, this sounds very exciting, and hopefully we can get a team together in time, Pacha |
Great Idea!
No doubt that the FT team will CRUSH any opposition. Too bad Premex can't make it, he would be my first choice. Can't do it personally, but I'm willing to pony up some $$ to make it happen. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif kmc ------------------ |
I also cannot take the time off but count me in for a donation. Incidentally, where do we send a donation to?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by RTW4: I also cannot take the time off but count me in for a donation. Incidentally, where do we send a donation to?</font> https://www.webflyer.com/ft/greatescape2002/ |
This moves me out of the lurking shadows! Add me to the list. I could be a contender.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by beaubo: List of Prospective TEAM FLYERTALKers. * list based on people who publicly posted varying degrees of interest and varying degrees of time and financial wherewithal on the thread. If you emailed Randy direct, then you are not on this list! 'Fess up and let us know who you are!! Skip Middleton mudgal Spiff DFWTripGuy MikeFly boilermaker essxjay swag CozumelJen catwood BoulderHyattHopper ldsant Bourne Dudemon KahunaJax2Everywhere gottigotti fallinasleep airoli Jet'Dillo Stimpy Live4Miles seanthepilot LAXGambit Studley avek00 Empress JaxFlier MRKEY TravelManKen doc beaubo There are likely four scenarios at work here: 1. Randy decides to kick in $10K and each team member is on the hook for about $7500 ($5000 in registration, about $2500 in expense money) 2. Randy kicks in $10K and the FT Community contributes $5K, roughly 50% of balance of registration fee. Each team member responsible for about $5000 ($2500 registration fee and $2500 expense money) 3. Randy kicks in $10K and successfully solicits the FT Community to contribute $10K, the balance of the registration fee. Each team member on the hook for $2500 in expense money. 4. Randy kicks in $10K and FT Community contributes $15K, registration fee and expense money. Each team member has no financial commitment. Obviously, scenario 4 allows all 40 on the list to remain viable candidates. Scenario 1 will severely whittle down the list! Scenarios 2 and 3 are really a function of how much time Randy can commit to prepping and rolling out an FT Community 'appeal' on short notice with a tight turnaround. I hope that this post provides Randy and the Team FT prospects a reasonable reality check. Beyond the money, it would certainly be instructive to make sure that you are totally available time-wise available Oct 18-Nov 10. If those dates aren't a slamdunk at this stage, it would probably be helpful to withdraw your name from consideration....again making the prospect list more workable for Randy. Disclaimer- Yes, I am a legit prospect, so it is indeed self-serving to propel this process forward. But, I trust my effort does in fact, serve an overall good as well! [This message has been edited by beaubo (edited 08-28-2002).] [This message has been edited by beaubo (edited 08-28-2002).]</font> |
I'm also interested. I flew with Randy and MilesRUs on our 3-day LatinPass challenge as well as did 7 different 100k runs for OneWorld in 6 days (one for each of 7 airlines!!) in '99.
One of my majors in undergrad was Spanish. Minor was Russian. I studied French intensively after undergrad and a bit of German in grad school. My girlfriend is Indian and am picking up some Bengali. I have the time and would love to do it...and I am young. I am willing to put up money either way just to see this team win! AA Plat & Million Miler. AWA Plat Hyatt Platinum Hilton Gold Starwood Gold |
Hmm. I would love to do this (and have the time/ability), but not having been able to find much information I'm not sure what qualitifications should really be important.
This doesn't sound like we're racing from Ritz-Carlton to Starwood and fighting over upgrades, so I somehow doubt that status will be terribly important to success. It also seems to be more physically challenging than just "travelling a lot" -- if we're hiking for 4 days through rain forest and then riding a donkey for a week while sleeping on dirt, that's very different than enduring a 14-hour Z-class seat on Air India. I'm eminently qualified for a camel race, less so for anything that requires an Amex Centurion. I would agree that deciding what qualifications are important should be one of the first steps. I'll certainly sponsor regardless -- it sounds like a great project and I've done work with Physicians sans Frontiers before in Africa, so they're good guys who desrve lots of support. [This message has been edited by artboy (edited 08-31-2002).] |
Yes, Yes, I am also interested. I have a ton of miles and hopefully will have the time of work. Count me in on this adventure.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">here's one thought -- everyone serious enough to consider him or herself a candidate ought to put up a $100 "application fee" for the privilege. (This will serve a dual function -- narrowing the list to serious folks, and raising much-needed funding...)</font> ------------------ ~ Glen ~ Calling all United 1K Members - please join .. www.1Kflyers.com |
To clarify .... I meant pretty good odds (about 50 to 1) of being sent on a fabulous all expenses paid world $25,000 travel adventure - all for a $100 non-refundable 'entry fee'.
What do those on the list so far think of the idea? The "lottery" aspect ensures that personalities/politics etc do not come into play. ------------------ ~ Glen ~ Calling all United 1K Members - please join .. www.1Kflyers.com [This message has been edited by ozstamps (edited 09-01-2002).] |
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! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif 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).] |
I think this is a mavelous idea...What we really should be really thinking about is how we could use everyone, sure someone has to travel but to have FTers in each location or as many as we can to help along the way would help with the win.
It would be a fantastic chance for anyone, I would love to do it, but I would also like to help who ever is choosen. Count me in any way you like. miles to $$ Good Luck.! |
This sounds like fantastic fun! I'm always up for pushing my body, my mind, and my travels. How can I apply?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by auh2o: Did Chexfan back out?</font> |
Let's go!!! NEW team candidate!!!
HQCMDT Considerations: Experience: Travel worldwide Former Military Intelligence Officer Culture savy Detail Oriented (Project Manager) Crisis Manager (IBM) Ready to go!! Count me in!! |
I would like to throw my name in the hat aswell for this little adventure.
My qualifications as as follows; I am a corporate pilot who travels almost daily for work and when I am not, I travel for pleasure. I have an excellent knowledge of N.America (including LA and NYC), Europe, and Central/Sout America. I have lived In the US/Canada/ and Carribean (Turks and Caicos). As a Pilot I fly with people I have never met or hardly know as often as I fly with friends, regardless, we as flight crew are placed in a situation where it is required to be together in a small space for 8-14 hrs a day and then go to a hotel, and eat/drink/ hangout in a new city ect..as such I believe I have the people skills to get along with almost anybody. Lastly, I am going to be a new father at christmas and this could be last chance to go anywhere other than Safeway for diapers for a few years......... Marc |
Okay, I'm in. I can stump my expense money - around $2500? - as well, if needed.
My overriding attribute is the will to win - this is no fanciful walk in the park. The name of the game is to get and get out as quickly as possible. Travel light and travel fast. As was mentioned earlier, "resourcefulness, crisis management, quick adaptability and your rudimentary survival skills" will likely be needed, and I have all that - along with orienteering, runnning scouting groups, building a lean-to in the woods, whatever. "other criteria should be physical durabilility, iron stomachs and relative lack of susceptability to illness." again fit with me, plus I have a doctor ready to vacinnate me as we speak. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif Plus, I can sleep anywhere, which is key in an endrance race of this sort! An added advantage, as much as I do not like to mention this, is that I am not carrying a US passport on the trip might - I say might - make for a smoother journey, depending on where we would be headed. In any case, I'm ready to go, or be a backup to go. Oh, and yes, Steely Dan is fine by me! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif [This message has been edited by msn (edited 09-05-2002).] |
I'd love to partake in this and have the time available. Keep me posted how you intend to select the team.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by msn: Plus, I can sleep anywhere, which is key in an endrance race of this sort! </font> Seriously, it looks like we have many excellent candidates! I'll be cheering you on and watching closely. What fun this is going to be for all of us. |
Wow! This sounds like great fun and a wonderful challenge.
My hat is in the ring. I'm up for it, have plenty time, the necessary money, and most of all the inclination and enthusiam that are requisite. I've been fortunate to spend time in lot of strange and wonderful places around the world from Peruvian jungles, to mean streets in Budapest, Buenos Aires,and Baltimore, searched out gamalan forges in upland Bali, hiked Southern Chile and in the far east, flew into hurricanes, lived in the Arctic and on tropic islands far away. There's so much of this lovely planet yet to experience, and since I can usually land on my feet in tight situations and generally muddle through in acceptable fashion, I may not be the worst choice. But that's for you to decide. And of course, any Web Flyer would be a capable candidate! Great good luck to whomever lands it. [This message has been edited by DLB (edited 09-01-2002).] [This message has been edited by DLB (edited 09-01-2002).] |
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ozstamps: What do those on the list so far think of the idea? The "lottery" aspect ensures that personalities/politics etc do not come into play. </font> I'm thinking randy should just make an executive decision (at least as far as the process is concerned) since he's putting up half the cash, and it's also his trademark that the team will be traveling under. Plus, the deadline is pretty close! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif |
artboy I was thinking more of picking a name out of a hat type "lottery". i.e. pure chance. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> Beaubo said: WSleep Habits: ...... don't hog the covers (may or may not be relevant here) </font> ------------------ ~ Glen ~ Calling all United 1K Members - please join .. www.1Kflyers.com |
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ozstamps: artboy I was thinking more of picking a name out of a hat type "lottery". i.e. pure chance. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif Wow, this trip just might be even more fun for some. Forget Steely Dan CDs. Was it ever specified the 2 candidates were/were not to be same sex? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif </font> |
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ScottC: ... Of course everyone should have an equal chance of joining but I also feel that the participants should have some kind of proven track record on FT... Just IMHO of course...</font> Since we have polls (straw and other kinds) on FT all the time, allow me to start here by saying that I think that fallinasleep and essxjay would make a very fine team (imho.) Sebastien |
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by SMessier: I think that fallinasleep and essxjay would make a very fine team (imho.) </font> IMHO etc... etc... of course http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif |
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