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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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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Where did this gat thing happen in Michigan? (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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Scott, How do I get involved? I live in Michigan... John (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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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)
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(...) 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)
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(...) 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)
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