Re: Is Virgin Galactic for Real?

On Sat, 07 Jan 2006 15:18:23 +0000, Greg D. Moore (Strider) wrote:

> "Henry Spencer" <henry@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:...

>> I doubt that it can reach the summit.

> Sorry, but you're a little behind the times.

> http://www.everestnews.com/stories2005/everestcopter05272005.htm

> A helicopter has landed on the summit.

> So, does that count for my 3rd t-shirt?

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