I'm going to Mars!

[davidlevine]

As faithful readers will no doubt recall, back on December 7 I posted a blog entry in which I listed my space travel wish list, starting with an actual stay in orbit ($35 million) and ending with a zeppelin ride ($500). #2 on that list was to participate in a simulated Mars mission (cost unknown, time commitment substantial).
See, the Mars Society

Comments

[carl_allery]

Woohoo!!! Fantastic news - you must be, um, over the moon ? *cringes* Anyway, that's such a fantastic opportunity. And, talk about a plot hook. We will expect a story written within the 2 weeks, of course, whatever else you duties may be. *g*
*big celebratory hugs* Enjoy yourself!

[jaylake]

Wow. Fucking wow. You go!!!

[holyoutlaw]

I will never be able to squee on a post or congratulate anyone else ever again because OMG ULTIMATE SQUEEE!

I got a big smile on my face and my heart lifted up (not quite literally but it sure felt like it) at the lines You know the character who joins the mission at the last minute? The non-expert -- under-trained, ill-prepared, and in over his head -- who gives the reader someone to identify with and the author a perfect excuse to info-dump? Well, that's me.

Wow, this is great.

So, does Mars have WiFi? Will you be able to blog while you're gone or will we have to wait until your return?

You're going to Mars!

[davidlevine]

I believe there is wired Internet with limited bandwidth. I will blog if I can, for sure.

[shaolingrrl]

W00t! How cool is that? Congratulations! I've thought about that too (well, that and/or adult Space Camp in Houston). Have a great time!

[martianmooncrab]

dont forget to take that random item that will save the mission and endear you to the Martians.

Gawd, I am sooooo jealous.