If the money goal is not reached then when does the blimp stop flying? Hasn't it only been in the air for three days or so? Will it still make it to NH regardless, even if can't stay until the primary?
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If the money goal is not reached then when does the blimp stop flying? Hasn't it only been in the air for three days or so? Will it still make it to NH regardless, even if can't stay until the primary?
The Airship Company has been very flexible in accommodating the rental of the Blimp for the Ron Paul message. I cannot give you an exact cutoff due to the late launch and the additional funds supporters have supplied (thank you everyone who sponsored!) We do have a few more days available for the Blimp with the current funding. I regret I cannot give you a definitive answer and that word will need to come from Katharine, the project coordinator. That answer should be available in the next couple of days. I know everyone would like an immediate answer but she, and the other Blimp Team members, are working to keep the Blimp flying and will answer as soon as their schedules allow.Originally Posted by Shatterhand
If the money goal is not reached then when does the blimp stop flying? Hasn't it only been in the air for three days or so? Will it still make it to NH regardless, even if can't stay until the primary?
Please know that NO funds are going or have gone to Katharine, Trevor, Elijah or Daniel. They are paying their travel, lodging, meal and other expenses out of their own pockets. They have set the priority of keeping the Airship Company paid so that the Blimp message can continue for as long as possible.
The needs are immediate... if you are planning to sponsor and support the Blimp NOW would be a great time.
I am trying to convince myself to donate some. I wish they would update the blog daily, and keep us informed on what's going on. It sounds like they are all REALLY busy, but how long does it take to type a 2 paragraph blog?
If they need help keeping everyone informed on stuff, maybe they could find a volunteer?
Or are they informing us sufficiently, but I'm not looking in the right spot to find the information?
The Blog was updated yesterday ==> http://ondecember16th.com/archives/c.../uncategorized
The new entries just don't show up on the blog Homepage...
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The blimp will find its rhythm. Soon. Have faith.
Thx for the link.
I think we are doing pretty good considering the Blimp isn't normally flown around in Winter...
Beat Vote Fraud - Video your Vote!!!
"No army can stop an idea whose time has come."
- Dr Ron Paul
"Don't Fight City Hall, when you can BE City Hall"
G. Edward Griffin
Energy Freedom: Google Video/Youtube - Stanley Meyers
Health Freedom: Google Video/Youtube - Dr Richard Schulze
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They should forget about New Hampshire and cruise the coastline of South Carolina and then move on to Florida.
There is only a limited staff actually doing the work to keep the Blimp flying. It really boils down to five core individuals and a couple of dedicated, but part time, volunteers. Time is a precious commodity and it evaporates very quickly. Answering questions on the forums, updating the website & blog all take time. There are numerous logistical issues and those must be addresses first. The limited staff is doing their best to keep everyone informed while handling the daily operations. Time goes quickly and they are working overtime. There is a limit to what can be done and I think everyone on this small team is giving their best effort. There are several related projects we would like to do but the resources are just not there. The focus is to keep the Blimp flying and get as much exposure as possible for the Ron Paul message.
Several people have volunteered or applied to help the Blimp project. In assembling any team there is a mix of skills needed. There is also the issue of getting the right people... the necessary skills, the proper motivation, the willingness to work for this project with no pay. Then there is the issue of selecting those people. This takes more time which is currently not available as the Blimp Team is doing their utmost to keep the Blimp flying.
It all boils down to the resources available... the short time period to get this project started, the limited financial resources for workers & their expenses, the normal issues with selecting the right team members, the proximity of the early primaries. All of these are factors and the Blimp Team is putting in long hours and making personal and financial sacrifices which are not generally known.
We are doing the best we can with limited resources... and when I say “limited resources” no one who has sponsored the Blimp should be offended. We appreciate the fact that you have made monetary sacrifices for this project. Please keep in mind that most of the sponsorship money has gone to renting the Blimp... there is currently none left for the Blimp Team that is making this all happen.
Remember... the Blimp is in the Air and that's... well, Amazing, Amazing! See some Blimp Videos
I hope you will help keep her there.
Last edited by Tarzan; 12-21-2007 at 01:52 AM.
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