Sure didn't expect a response this fast :) Doubt Kip saw it, his assistant responded. Thankyou for this invitation, but I am declining ALL speaking and writing invitations that I receive for the period between now and next autumn in order to hide and complete some projects. Sincerely, Kip Thorne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joan Carman" <jcarman6@q.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2016 6:51:55 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Gravitational Waves The invitation has been sent. He was easy to find, the correct Thorne at Caltech, on the internet. The internet is wonderful. No mention of old stomping grounds, just a straight forward invite from kindred spirits (SLAS). Don't know when or if I will get a response, but I'm willing to wade out into the waters :). Have offered hotel and travel expenses paid by SLAS :). IF, and that's a big if, he agrees and something can be arranged, everyone on this board is welcome to attend the meeting, as it is free :) Keep y'all posted on this one. BTW February 17th, SLAS has Ben Bromley from the University of Utah coming to talk about planet formation. It's free to all too. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Hards" <chuck.hards@gmail.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2016 6:43:08 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Gravitational Waves I'm going from memory here, but I seem to recall that Dr. Thorne was born into an LDS family, and as a young man broke away from the church, causing quite a bit of family distress. I think he ended up disowning the church and family members who thought he made a bad decision. You might have a tough row to hoe getting him back to Utah, but good luck- he would be an excellent guest speaker, for sure. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options". _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".