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    Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Chris Leach
   Hey guys i think i have come up with a good building for the next show,something to do with Michigan.How about the GRAND HOTEL from mackinac island.I'm also thinking maybe Amy or Steve could build a bridge that hmmmmm some how kinda goes with it:-) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
   
        Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Peter Guenther
     That's awesome. I was thinking of the same thing and had already gone to www.grandhotel.com to look at some pics--but there's no way I can do it for this next time. Go for it! That would rock. Only... don't build it to scale. It would stratch our (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
    
         Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Tony Hedglen
      (...) Good idea Peter! Who is going to do the Fort Mackinac? But I see one small problem. I don’t know about the rest of you but I didn’t see a monorail or a train go across the Mackinac Bridge the last time I was there. I’m sensing a new display (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
     
          Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Jason Spears
      (...) This could make for an interesting display. Maybe a large island with lots-o-buildings. Water around the island, and land around that. The track could run around the outside ring of land. I for one, would be happy to work up a large dock (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
     
          Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —John R. Beck
      Where did this gat thing happen in Michigan? (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
     
          Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Scott Sanburn
      John, (...) This past weekend's event took place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the downtown districk, the convention center, I think, I am unsure of the exact name. Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
     
          Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Larry Pieniazek
       (...) Grand Center... 38 Monroe I think. It is across a plaza from the back size of the Amway Grand (GR's only 4 star hotel) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
     
          Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Larry Pieniazek
       (...) PS next year is already scheduled (I got GATS literature sent to me) and will be in the DeltaPlex... a bit nicer facility I think. (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
      
           Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Chris Leach
       (...) Umm Larry,i guess i missed you at the last show.I already mentioned that to several people:-) (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
     
          Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —John R. Beck
      Scott, How do I get involved? I live in Michigan... John (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
     
          Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Scott Sanburn
       John, (...) Well, there is no formal entry procedure, outside of giving me half of your LEGO collection, and all Futuron minifigs and sets you have. Chris Leach, of course, gets any and all monorail track. ; ) J/K. We don't have any formal things at (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
     
          Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Chris Leach
       (...) John,like Scott said i think we will be getting together again soon.If you are interested in our group you are more then welcome to join us. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
     
          Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Tony Hedglen
      (...) How did you find out about us? They are just Legos! Really! Just kidding. You have now met one of the jokesters in the club. Nice to here you’re interested in the club. So really how did you hear about us? Was it the flyer? Another guy named (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
    
         Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Larry Pieniazek
      (...) How about the Chief Wawatam? Although it's no longer operational it was a VERY quaint train ferry and quite a bit smaller than the Ludington Manitowoc ones... (hence easier to model) (...) GREAT idea. ++Lar (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
     
          Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Peter Guenther
      (...) Hmmm... interesting. The father or grandfather of one of my colleagues piloted the Wawatam and the nameplate is hanging in his classroom. I'll see what I can find... I rode the Ludington one last summer, which is what got me interested in it. (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
    
         Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Chris Leach
     (...) Are you sure Peter?I don't want you to think i'm taking your idea(I got to to thinking about it because i will be crossing the Big Mac on my way to Drumond Island in 2 weeks)The site is the same one i was at yesterday also:-)Not alot of sites (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
    
         Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Peter Guenther
      (...) Go for it! My white bricks are tied up in the interior of my medieval inn, the IHOP (you think it's hard to find a photo of the Grand Hotel on line? Try finding IHOP photos!!!) and so on... So it'll be a long time until I can and I don't want (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
   
        Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Scott Sanburn
     Chris & All, (...) Cool, that sounds great. I am thinking of build a rather large train station, with two platforms, and the other two lines going in it. I will need to sketch up some ideas. I want to put a upper level monorail station as well. I (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
    
         Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Larry Pieniazek
     (...) A standard large stanchion (10 bricks I think but check me on that) plus 6 bricks. The 6 extra allow it to clear trains when it crosses ++Lar (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
    
         Re: Already thinking of a new building for GATS/NOVI 2002 —Scott Sanburn
     Larry & All, (...) That's right, I kept on thinking 11 for some reason. So we are looking at a height of 16 bricks for the second story. Right, I will be playing with that. Thanks! Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
   
        (canceled) —Amy Hughes
 

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