Topic: Urgent! Need to raise ~$1,200 USD in 24 hrs for South Pole expedition. - page 5. (Read 15435 times)
November 02, 2013, 09:06:38 PM
It'd be cool if you could put names on the flag depending on the amount donated (:
November 02, 2013, 09:02:00 PM
Maybe some big Rich
in this scene
sponsoring my situation also i very need this i swear
Life how bumerang this back for you 4x i know is stable if you help me for your life in my this situation intelectual intuition i understand
i cros my finger coz this urgent some for me today night i pay my internet provider make donate
in this scene
sponsoring my situation also i very need this i swear
Life how bumerang this back for you 4x i know is stable if you help me for your life in my this situation intelectual intuition i understand
i cros my finger coz this urgent some for me today night i pay my internet provider make donate
I remember posts of yous had much gooder english. You member or should me quote them you for?
November 02, 2013, 08:37:39 PM
How much time left?
And how much is needed?
Ill cover in 2 hours what ever else we need.
And how much is needed?
Ill cover in 2 hours what ever else we need.
About $70 USD, but should be covered with plenty of time left. The deadline is not until about Monday afternoon local Cape Town, I'm guessing tomorrow evening ~US time. Somebody double check the time zones, please.
The issue is still the flag, of which Frank over at Reddit is on top of and I guess he'll do his damndest Sunday/early Monday morning to get a flag made and delivered to the hotel prior to departure. We all have our finger crossed on this aspect.
~TMIBITW
November 02, 2013, 08:21:32 PM
just sent 0.zeroday BTC 
only 0.69350079 left to go now
only 0.69350079 left to go now
November 02, 2013, 06:43:49 PM
Helped a little, too, even though I globally hate flags, I like the "Bitcoin can't be frozen" statement. 
November 02, 2013, 06:41:36 PM
Wow! Things are moving fast! Strong work all!
The only thing left is pulling a flag outta our ass in less than 48 hours, but Frank over at Reddit is on it. I PMed Jason King to see if there's anyway for him to lean a hand. We are so close!
Under $300 USD now, so it looks like money won't be a problem: https://blockchain.info/address/1Gt1anYr6gEuiNgacFouhy4RUNQFH3YY9Y
~TMIBITW
November 02, 2013, 06:23:42 PM
Wow! Things are moving fast! Strong work all!
November 02, 2013, 06:12:42 PM
Only less than $328 USD to go to reach the ~$3,000 needed to carry a Bitcoin flag to the South Pole: https://blockchain.info/address/1Gt1anYr6gEuiNgacFouhy4RUNQFH3YY9Y
Frank is trying his damndest to make sure one is in hand by Monday afternoon (local time). Any help is appreciated: http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1pr62j/adventurer_to_make_first_ever_bitcoin_transaction/
~TMIBITW
Frank is trying his damndest to make sure one is in hand by Monday afternoon (local time). Any help is appreciated: http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1pr62j/adventurer_to_make_first_ever_bitcoin_transaction/
~TMIBITW
November 02, 2013, 05:10:45 PM
http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1pr62j/adventurer_to_make_first_ever_bitcoin_transaction/
Frank, over at Reddit, is seeking a flag design and help with options to make sure this comes to fruition. If he's able to pull this off, I commit to sending him $50 USD via BTC for his efforts, even though he's expressed that he can handle the cost. He's located in Capt Town, so logistics is no longer a concern.
Any help from the community is welcome in this regard. Please head on over to Reddit and give Frank a hand.
~TMIBITW
Frank, over at Reddit, is seeking a flag design and help with options to make sure this comes to fruition. If he's able to pull this off, I commit to sending him $50 USD via BTC for his efforts, even though he's expressed that he can handle the cost. He's located in Capt Town, so logistics is no longer a concern.
Any help from the community is welcome in this regard. Please head on over to Reddit and give Frank a hand.
~TMIBITW
November 02, 2013, 04:58:35 PM
Currently, ~$700 USD short but climbing: https://blockchain.info/address/1Gt1anYr6gEuiNgacFouhy4RUNQFH3YY9Y
Only TMIBITW, of Lithuanian descent, can get a Frenchman Bitcoiner a Bitcoin Flag that he forgot to pack to his hotel in Cape Town in less than 48 hours, supplied by another Cape Townian(?) (a fellow Bitcoiner) so that it can be planted at the South Pole, whereupon an Italian pizza will be ordered using his smartphone, probably made in China, via bitcoins, a P2P currency, so that he can enjoy eating it once he's back to civilization in Chile ~40 days later of his 80 day trek.
~TMIBITW
Only TMIBITW, of Lithuanian descent, can get a Frenchman Bitcoiner a Bitcoin Flag that he forgot to pack
to his hotel in Cape Town in less than 48 hours, supplied by another Cape Townian(?) (a fellow Bitcoiner) so that it can be planted at the South Pole, whereupon an Italian pizza will be ordered using his smartphone, probably made in China, via bitcoins, a P2P currency, so that he can enjoy eating it once he's back to civilization in Chile ~40 days later of his 80 day trek.~TMIBITW
November 02, 2013, 04:47:40 PM
November 02, 2013, 04:44:20 PM
I have relayed the information that I can. This is out of my hands now and up to the community.
Flag can be carried to the South Pole provided that it is delivered in the reception of the hotel RADISSON BLU HOTEL WATERFRONT, CAPE TOWN: http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-capetown before Monday evening, November 4th. And provided that Faycal survives and that this mission is a success.
Flag can be carried to the South Pole provided that it is delivered in the reception of the hotel RADISSON BLU HOTEL WATERFRONT, CAPE TOWN: http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-capetown before Monday evening, November 4th. And provided that Faycal survives and that this mission is a success.
Survival! When did this enter the equation?
Seriously, we have it from here and will do our best to accomplish the task at hand.
Apologies for the formatting with the following: http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1pr62j/adventurer_to_make_first_ever_bitcoin_transaction/cd5870y
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PhinnaeusGage 4 points 2 hours ago
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/urgent-need-to-raise-1200-usd-in-24-hrs-for-south-pole-expedition-323580
I see no problem with the required funds being raised, ergo we need to concentrate on getting a Bitcoin flag in his hands ASAP.
Any suggestions? If there's an appropriate flag available, I will pay all shipping cost to make sure it gets there in time.
[–]frankros 3 points 2 hours ago*
I live in Cape Town and will print a flag for the man and bring it to him. Just give me a design and size/specifications and I can go ask around for quotes etc. EDIT : Those who have been to Cape Town will know that NOTHING happens on Sundays, but I will be on it first thing Monday morning keep you guys updated.
[–]Sword_Smith 1 point 27 minutes ago
It needs to be delivered at this hotel: http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-capetown
in the reception before the evening of Monday the 4th.
[–]frankros 2 points 22 minutes ago
I can definitely deliver it, no problem. The question is how to print a flag so quickly. I'll go to a mall tomorrow morning and ask around. If all else fails, I will make one by hand with some arts and crafts material...fuck it.
[–]Sword_Smith 1 point 16 minutes ago
That is amazing! Maybe you could update the original Bitcoin thread with your offer and any information? https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/bitcoins-to-the-south-pole-317249
[–]frankros 1 point 12 minutes ago*
I never bothered to sign up to bitcointalk...I just lurk. But feel free to update them. Once I have more info on the flag. I'll mail the guy and organise when to bring it to him. In the mean time, please send me any designs.
[–]PhinnaeusGage 1 point 50 seconds ago
I can relay any progress here to BT, Frank. Check this out: http://www.fahnenfleck.co.za/
Please let me know if you need reimbursed for ANY expenses on this quest.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/urgent-need-to-raise-1200-usd-in-24-hrs-for-south-pole-expedition-323580
I see no problem with the required funds being raised, ergo we need to concentrate on getting a Bitcoin flag in his hands ASAP.
Any suggestions? If there's an appropriate flag available, I will pay all shipping cost to make sure it gets there in time.
[–]frankros 3 points 2 hours ago*
I live in Cape Town and will print a flag for the man and bring it to him. Just give me a design and size/specifications and I can go ask around for quotes etc. EDIT : Those who have been to Cape Town will know that NOTHING happens on Sundays, but I will be on it first thing Monday morning keep you guys updated.
[–]Sword_Smith 1 point 27 minutes ago
It needs to be delivered at this hotel: http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-capetown
in the reception before the evening of Monday the 4th.
[–]frankros 2 points 22 minutes ago
I can definitely deliver it, no problem. The question is how to print a flag so quickly. I'll go to a mall tomorrow morning and ask around. If all else fails, I will make one by hand with some arts and crafts material...fuck it.
[–]Sword_Smith 1 point 16 minutes ago
That is amazing! Maybe you could update the original Bitcoin thread with your offer and any information? https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/bitcoins-to-the-south-pole-317249
[–]frankros 1 point 12 minutes ago*
I never bothered to sign up to bitcointalk...I just lurk. But feel free to update them. Once I have more info on the flag. I'll mail the guy and organise when to bring it to him. In the mean time, please send me any designs.
[–]PhinnaeusGage 1 point 50 seconds ago
I can relay any progress here to BT, Frank. Check this out: http://www.fahnenfleck.co.za/
Please let me know if you need reimbursed for ANY expenses on this quest.
November 02, 2013, 04:38:59 PM
I have relayed the information that I can. This is out of my hands now and up to the community.
Flag can be carried to the South Pole provided that it is delivered in the reception of the hotel RADISSON BLU HOTEL WATERFRONT, CAPE TOWN: http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-capetown before Monday evening, November 4th. And provided that Faycal survives and that this mission is a success.
Flag can be carried to the South Pole provided that it is delivered in the reception of the hotel RADISSON BLU HOTEL WATERFRONT, CAPE TOWN: http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-capetown before Monday evening, November 4th. And provided that Faycal survives and that this mission is a success.
November 02, 2013, 04:29:26 PM
Donation thread updated with latest info:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=317249.20
The flag has to be delivered in the reception of RADISSON BLU HOTEL WATERFRONT, CAPE TOWN by Monday afternoon (November 4th).
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=317249.20
The flag has to be delivered in the reception of RADISSON BLU HOTEL WATERFRONT, CAPE TOWN by Monday afternoon (November 4th).
The above task may be an impossibility, unless... http://www.fahnenfleck.co.za/
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The other option is having Jason King of Sean's Outpost embroidery a flag, a task he's up and and would donate, confirmed after speaking with him over the phone.
Although having it delivery to Cape Town by Monday afternoon is an impossibility, I suggested having it delivery to a base camp on Antarctica that Faycal may be stopping off at on his trek to the South Pole. Regular mail service to camps is available this time of the year, so there would be no problem with having a flag awaiting his arrival.
I'm sure he mapped out the expedition so that he wouldn't be carrying ALL his supplies from the get-go, stopping at at least one base camp in route. Sword Smith would have to verify if, or if not, that's the case.
~TMIBITW
November 02, 2013, 03:28:34 PM
Donation thread updated with latest info:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=317249.20
The flag has to be delivered in the reception of RADISSON BLU HOTEL WATERFRONT, CAPE TOWN by Monday afternoon (November 4th).
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=317249.20
The flag has to be delivered in the reception of RADISSON BLU HOTEL WATERFRONT, CAPE TOWN by Monday afternoon (November 4th).
November 02, 2013, 03:19:07 PM
Just donated. Can't help with the flag though.
Would it have to be special material to survive the extreme cold?
Would it have to be special material to survive the extreme cold?
Hell, I don't know! Guess I'll have to Google it. It probably has to be silk, standard flag material if I'm not mistaken.
~TMIBITW
November 02, 2013, 02:58:48 PM
Just donated. Can't help with the flag though.
Would it have to be special material to survive the extreme cold?
Would it have to be special material to survive the extreme cold?
November 02, 2013, 02:53:39 PM
$1,000 now.
I can hand make a flag and go to fed-ex Monday but there have got to be better options.
I'm not sure it would get there in time.
He leaves from Chile?
Who do we know in Chile?
I can hand make a flag and go to fed-ex Monday but there have got to be better options.
I'm not sure it would get there in time.
He leaves from Chile?
Who do we know in Chile?
Note to self: Never take a trip with Goat. First he wants to go to the South Pole in the winter, now believes the expedition starts in Chile.
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Having planted his native Valencia’s flag, and a French Tricolor at the north pole, he now expects to do the same at the South, leaving from Cape Town on November 5th and crossing Antarctica to arrive in Chile 80 days later.
To be fair, so did I. Imagine Goat and I on a road trip?
~TMIBITW
November 02, 2013, 02:39:26 PM
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He also says if Hanneche manages to raise more than 15 BTC, he will carry a bitcoin flag with him, if one can be made before his departure from South Africa on November 5th.
Just reread the article, and it looks like ~$3,000 USD is needed for him to haul a flag to the South Pole. If that's the case, then we're ~$1K USD short, but seriously don't see a problem with that goal being reached.
Having a flag shipped in time is probably not too much of an issue if only WE HAVE A BITCOIN FLAG. I'm covering the cost of shipping. If a flag maker needs funded, then that shouldn't be too much of a problem either.
~TMIBITW
November 02, 2013, 02:33:06 PM
Boy, if I could pull getting a Bitcoin flag in his hands for the South Pole off, I would then truly earn my self-proclaimed moniker as The Most Interesting Bitcoiner in the World (TMIBITW).
I'm paying all expedient shipping cost to Chile if a flag can be procured.
NEED FLAG!
~TMIBITW
I'm paying all expedient shipping cost to Chile if a flag can be procured.
NEED FLAG!
~TMIBITW
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