URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
#19465
07/25/02 11:09 AM
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Bill Harnsberger
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Folks, I cannot stress the urgency in this message. READ IT CAREFULLY AND THEN TAKE THE SPECIFIC ACTION I AM REQUESTING BELOW. DO NOT WAIT---THIS MAY BE OUR LAST CHANCE TO GET A LIGHTHOUSE ON A STATE QUARTER!! Maine's governor has opened up the four proposed designs for our state quarter for a public vote. Two of the designs have lighthouses on them. Both will have very stiff competition from one of the alternative designs---the one with Mount Kathadin and the canoer. Inexplicably, one of the lighthouses (the one with the sailing ship) is fake---a silly fabrication. IT IS NOT A REAL MAINE LIGHTHOUSE!! Please don't confuse it for Pemaquid---it is NOT Pemaquid! The other one IS real---West Quoddy. While I'm not a huge fan of the overall design, this is the one that you MUST vote for. Tell your friends! Tell your neighbors! Tell your family! Vote from both your home computer and your work computer! Vote from any computer you can get your hands on! PLEASE DO NOT SPLIT THE VOTE---go RIGHT NOW to the web site below and CAST YOUR VOTE FOR WEST QUODDY. We MUST get at least one state quarter with a LIGHTHOUSE on it. www.maine.gov/quarter The site takes a long time to load---be patient. The images are really there. VOTE FOR WEST QUODDY!
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/25/02 11:59 AM
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Rod Watson
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I placed my vote for Quoddy. It's deceptive having the note "Our Nation's First Light" on the quarter, though. I know it means the earliest sunrise in the US, but when accompanied with the lighthouse image, it makes you assume that it's the nation's first "lighthouse". Very bad choice of wording.
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/25/02 12:16 PM
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ape
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Thanks for the info Bill. We sent in our vote for the West Quoddy lighthouse quarter.
John & Mary
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/25/02 12:38 PM
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Elmer
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Hi Bill, Our vote sent in. Carol & Dan
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/25/02 01:52 PM
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Shirin
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I cast my vote for the West Quoddy quarter. I'll be sure to forward the info to my non-forums lighthouse friends.
shirin
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/25/02 02:46 PM
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Randy Kremer
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My vote is in! It looks good and I hope we can get a quarter with a lighthouse on it! Cross your fingers and everyone needs to vote it in!
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/25/02 02:47 PM
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bright eyes
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YES!!! PLEASE exercise your right to VOTE!! Thanks!!
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/25/02 07:29 PM
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Thanks, Bill, for the information. I just cast my vote for West Quoddy.
Bruce
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/25/02 10:50 PM
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/25/02 10:53 PM
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Thanks Bill for letting us know. I submitted my vot for West Quoddy.
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/25/02 11:01 PM
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Jim Chesher
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My ballot has been cast for West Quoddy
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07/25/02 11:29 PM
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Gary Martin
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/26/02 01:41 AM
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Cast my vote for Quoddy. Hope it wins! Thanks for the info Bill.
Dale
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/26/02 02:03 AM
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ktamlin
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Dave
My vote has been cast. Will tell all my friends to vote also.
John & Karen
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/26/02 02:11 AM
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I didn't vote for West Quoddy because of the wording that was on the selection.
I voted for #3... the silly fabrication that is a lighthouse that guides that way for many a sailor at sea which shows the tall ship in full sail. I thought it was nicer and so I voted for it. It didn't have to be Pemaquid to get my vote.
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/26/02 03:54 AM
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MelJB
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I voted for W. Quoddy. I liked the other lighthouse design as well, but knowing Quoddy was real, swung my vote. MelJB
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/26/02 08:15 AM
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Bob M
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I just voted for West Quoddy, Bill! I hope your dream comes true. Bob
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07/26/02 09:45 AM
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Augie K.
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My vote is in.
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/26/02 10:01 AM
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Randy Kremer
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Has anyone tried voting more than once? I was able to vote from work and at home from my same user name.
I voted for Quoddy, but I like the other lighthouse choice also! Fake or not, it looks good with the ship! Any lighthouse quarter would be better than none!
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/26/02 10:39 AM
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rscroope
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I just backed up in the browser w/o putting in a email address and it appeared to let me continuosly to vote. I hope the two lighthouse proofs don't split the lighthouse vote.
LONG ISLAND BOB
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/26/02 12:28 PM
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Jim
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/26/02 12:36 PM
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Hi Bill, I jumped on the bandwagon and voted for Quoddy.
Joyce
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/26/02 04:20 PM
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I also voted for West Quoddy. Mainely, (get it?) because it is a real lighthouse that you may see on the quarter and want to visit. Thanks for posting the voting :p message. PS- I like the new Instant Graemlins.
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/26/02 06:43 PM
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silverfox51
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Hello All, I done did it. Voted to "The real Quaddy"
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/26/02 07:18 PM
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TexasLights
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OK, my vote is in. I will pass this link on to family and friends so that they can vote too. Terry
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/26/02 08:40 PM
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eastpoint
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Bill Cast my vote for Quoddy today. Hope this is a winner. I guess it dosen't matter that most of us here on the forum don't live in Maine?
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/26/02 09:05 PM
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flacoastie
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This Florida Cracker voted for West Quoddy. Except for Florida Lights it just happens to be my favorite.
Rich
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/27/02 12:15 AM
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Gee, Bill, seems like you have a great campaign going on here!! Quoddy just got my vote!! Hope it wins!!
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/27/02 12:36 AM
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Quoddy just got one more vote!! Sheryl
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/27/02 02:01 PM
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Ron
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Bill, Two more votes here, one from work and one from home. Ron
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07/27/02 09:53 PM
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lkeasyliving
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just voted Larry
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07/27/02 10:12 PM
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/28/02 12:04 AM
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http://www.maine.gov/quarter/design1.html Voted but cannot disclose which one I voted for, it's a secret. Ron(CT Keeper)
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07/28/02 01:14 AM
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chris g
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Another vote for Quoddy... will get my family to vote too.
chris g
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07/28/02 01:08 PM
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shiulong
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I voted a while back but would like to forward this to nonforum people. Could you start another thread with Bill's message so we can email that page out. Thanks, Chuck
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07/28/02 02:27 PM
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easya
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My vote is in- thanks, Bill - Joe
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/28/02 10:43 PM
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Hal Dean
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My vote is in. Go West Quoddy
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/28/02 11:20 PM
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JJ
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Chuck, use copy and paste into your e-mail. It's quicker. Jim Johnson
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/30/02 12:10 AM
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Stan
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Just tallied my vote for West Quoddy.
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/30/02 02:13 PM
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Kevin
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Thanks for the link to the voting site. I voted for Quoddy, but have to admit that I wouldn't be disappointed with Kathadin either.
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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07/30/02 06:20 PM
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Vote is in for Quoddy.
Voted for it only because it is an actual lighthouse. I thought the bogus lighthouse/ship was much more eye-appealing of the 2 lighthouse designs.
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07/30/02 06:25 PM
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Thanks Bill, Just registered my vote for West Quoddy.
Hope it wins!!!!!
Kay
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07/30/02 06:50 PM
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cclighthousebuff
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Votes in. Let's hope for the best.
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07/30/02 08:28 PM
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RoyMcB
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Our votes are in. We'll keep our fingers crossed.
Roy & Carolyn
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07/30/02 09:41 PM
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OKAY Bill I put in my vote. "Mount Kathadin and the canoer" Just as you asked. :p Just kidding, I voted for West Quoddy. One of my very favorites. Will also vote at home.
DANIEL
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07/31/02 07:14 PM
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jessgordon
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West Quoddy got my vote. Let's finally get a lighthouse on a quarter.
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07/31/02 07:44 PM
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Just voted for West Quoddy; it's one of my favorite lights. Unfortunately, IMO it's not the best DESIGN. I'd rank it in third place behind the fake lighthouse and Mt Kathadin. But I agree with you, Bill - there should be a real lighthouse on at least one state quarter.
Bruce
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08/01/02 11:01 PM
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Dick Johnson
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I put in my electronic two cents worth. Hope it helps get at least one quarter in my coin collection that has a lighthouse on it. Good Luck.
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08/02/02 03:20 AM
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wheland
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I had about 10 emails about this waiting for me after returning from my little trip.
I voted for Quoddy, but agre that the "fake" Lighthouse design is more appealing and reds more accurately.
I've passed the message along.
Dennis
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08/02/02 10:14 PM
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My vote is in for Quoddy!!
Geo H.
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08/02/02 11:45 PM
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Randy Kremer
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I've been "stuffing" the ballot box! I hope all my votes go through. I really don't care which lighthouse quarter would win - just to get either one would be great for all lighthouse people!!!
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08/03/02 12:18 AM
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My vote is in for Quoddy! I sure hope it wins.
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08/03/02 02:01 PM
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My vote is in for West Quoddy also
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08/03/02 10:31 PM
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Lighthouse digest sent a request to all subscribers asking for the vote on the Quoddy light also - it's nice to see we're working together!
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08/04/02 12:35 AM
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08/04/02 02:17 AM
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Hey Anniemac - congratulations, you're now a WACKO!
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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08/04/02 12:56 PM
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Randy Kremer
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Deadline is August 7! Does anyone have any idea when the results will be announced?
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Re: URGENT! VOTE FOR LIGHTHOUSE QUARTER!!
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08/04/02 01:05 PM
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Rusty
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Bill, Thanks for getting the info to us. I just came back to the forums after being away for a while. My vote is in for the West Quoddy. Rusty
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08/04/02 10:35 PM
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Lou
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My vote is in too. Thanks for the heads up. Does anyone else think the other design might be a crude rendition of Portland Head (stopped short of the keeper's house)?
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