On December 4th, 1959 a rhesus monkey named Sam was blasted 55 miles into space via a "Little Joe" rocket. He was recovered alive in the Atlantic Ocean by the USS Borie. In honor of this historic flight, Fixed-Gear and Bicycle Enthusiasts is proud to host the:
SPACE MONKEY SPOKECARD EXCHANGE
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 4tH
to participate in the exchange, you must complete the following:
1- create an original spokecard of any functional media
*thickness must fit in a typical wheel
*must be relatively durable (get it laminated, clear tape, be creative)
*must be within 6 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches high (postcard size)
2- snail mail me (wes) your original card (postmarked by dec. 4th)
*my address:
Space Monkey Spokecard Exchange
201 Panorama Drive
San Francisco, CA 94131
3-
snail mail me a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope with your entry
*make sure this envelope will accomodate a 6 x 4.5 inch card
notes:
-Cards will be sent to participants by a random method yet to be determined.
-I will personally document all cards recieved whether they fit the criteria or not.
-There will be prizes for the best cards (catagories to be announced)
-The more people that participate, the better the exchange will be.
-We don't care if you've never made anything in your life, even homeless men find way to make cardboard signs that have their own charm- please, please, make something.
Feel free to pass this invitation to anyone who rides. mo cards, mo better!