OMAT holding a kickstarter to fund his travel
May 13, 2014, 9:25 am
#136
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Still only half way there.
I figure he's missed a trick. My understanding is that the rate is the same for these rooms whether one person flies or two people travel together. If the option was given to fund his flight and get put in a draw to become a travel companion, my guess is that he might just make his total.
I figure he's missed a trick. My understanding is that the rate is the same for these rooms whether one person flies or two people travel together. If the option was given to fund his flight and get put in a draw to become a travel companion, my guess is that he might just make his total.
May 13, 2014, 9:27 am
#137
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From the comments of the Kickstarter site.
So much face palm.
Ben Tan
3 days ago
Lucky, when I first saw this I thought it was ridiculous - then I realized I was just jealous! Looking forward to reading your trip report.
3 days ago
Lucky, when I first saw this I thought it was ridiculous - then I realized I was just jealous! Looking forward to reading your trip report.
May 13, 2014, 12:46 pm
#139
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To stay within the rules he's figuring out who to take later on after (if) it's been funded. But he has said he will take a guest reader.
May 13, 2014, 12:56 pm
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. Even when traveling with someone else 
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May 13, 2014, 4:29 pm
#141
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Just sent $100, good luck to him - the Universe has no concept of numbers, just action...one gives $100 to a guy with a dream and someone gives you $100,000 for yours. It's the way the laws of the Universe work.
May 13, 2014, 4:41 pm
#142
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There's a big difference between giving $100 to a guy who can't afford to accomplish his dream and giving $100 to a guy who doesn't want to pay for his dream out of his own pocket.
May 13, 2014, 5:37 pm
#143
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There's a big difference between giving $100 to a guy who can't afford to accomplish his dream and giving $100 to a guy who doesn't want to pay for his dream out of his own pocket.
May 13, 2014, 5:43 pm
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+1 ^
May 13, 2014, 9:13 pm
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May 14, 2014, 8:56 am
#146
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May 14, 2014, 1:57 pm
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Hopefully this is allowed. It's just a link, after all...
http://milepoint.com/forums/threads/.../#post-1548220
http://milepoint.com/forums/threads/.../#post-1548220
May 14, 2014, 3:21 pm
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So let's say the whole project is funded.
Doesn't he say he wants to fly the inaugural first week of the new superF.
So the second person in the cabin must be free the same period to travel. (Doable) But what about if the a380 launch is delayed or if the flight is being substituted. I can imagine agenda planning mayhem if the second person has to change 1)repositioning flight 2)factor hotel stay 3)work /family commitments 4)visa (if non voa/visaexempt) 5)return flight as I guess the ticket will be booked under 1. PNR in his name. Hope he has a contingency plan ready.
Doesn't he say he wants to fly the inaugural first week of the new superF.
So the second person in the cabin must be free the same period to travel. (Doable) But what about if the a380 launch is delayed or if the flight is being substituted. I can imagine agenda planning mayhem if the second person has to change 1)repositioning flight 2)factor hotel stay 3)work /family commitments 4)visa (if non voa/visaexempt) 5)return flight as I guess the ticket will be booked under 1. PNR in his name. Hope he has a contingency plan ready.
May 14, 2014, 3:51 pm
#150
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kickstarter would allow him to offer the 2nd seat
I've done many kickstarter campaigns for arts groups, and if Lucky wanted to offer the 2nd seat in exchange for a large donation he is free to do that. Lots of campaigns have mega-prizes for substantial donations.
He just can't have a lottery to choose the winner.
He just can't have a lottery to choose the winner.