2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/18/06 03:35 PM
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Things are set and ready to go, so you may order your Wacko Badges starting now. You will notice that I have decided to use an old (circa 1884) photo of the station. Thanks to John for putting together the order page. And, thanks to Paul for cleaning up and "tweaking" the picture a bit. Next fall, proceeds from this year's efforts will be forwarded to the St. George Lighthouse Association to help them with the costs of salvaging and rebuilding the light. While it may seem to be only a small drop in the bucket, it will help them. This is a classic example of how many people making a small effort (only $6 a badge) can combine their efforts towards a greater goal (let's say, $1,000) Remember that John has donated a small number of plain black lanyards that can be purchased, until the supply runs out. 2006 Wacko Badge Order Form You may send a check or use the PayPal links. You will receive a brief acknowledgement from me when I receive payment. If you send a check, please be sure to include a note with name, address and forum screen name (and do write legibly, please). If you have friends of collector club members who would like to order a badge they do not have to be Collector Forums members to do so. Many order for spouses and kids. The main difference in the badges is that Forum members screen names are displayed in red on the badge itself, while a non member just has their name showing. (But every $6 helps the light!) Those participating in the NELL outing on June 3 need to send me an email so I can make your badges first.
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/18/06 04:35 PM
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keeperpam2
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Dave or John,
I don't see Wisconsin Lighthouse District Club (WILD) listed on your club list and no where to write it in.
Pam
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/18/06 04:54 PM
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regalhobo
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Dave email sent for 3. Will get cxheck out right away. Thanks.
regalhobo Tom K
:) :cool:
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/18/06 05:07 PM
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Dave H
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John will have to add the club. Any other HL collector clubs that are not listed need to let John know.
For those clubs I have a logo image for I will include your club's logo on the back of the badge. If you have a logo and have not sent me a copy, please send it as a JPEG or TIFF file.
Please do use the order form on the above page. That will send me the data in the order I need it so it is easily integrated into my database to produce badges. Thanks.
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/18/06 05:09 PM
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Sorry, Pam. No slight meant. It's there now.
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/18/06 06:37 PM
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keeperpam2
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Thanks....No problem John...
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/18/06 07:25 PM
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Lighthouser
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Dave,just sent you orders for 3 and attached club logo jpeg. Sending you a check. Thank you!
Judy
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/18/06 07:31 PM
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wheland
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Dave, I sent an order and a followup e-mail directly to you. I know I'm a pain. Any chance of getting my Wacko Badge before I leave tomorrow for the LI Lighthouse Challenge? I'd also like to have it to show to my Poconut friends sunday night to prove I'm a Wacko (although the ones that already know mw don't really need convincing). Dennis
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/18/06 09:03 PM
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flacoastie
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My order's in for the customary 2 badges. Money order will be in the mail by Tuesday morning.
Rich
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/18/06 10:55 PM
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beachcomber
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Order has been placed and check will go out in the mail tomorrow.
beachcomber
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/18/06 11:51 PM
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seagirt
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Order sent, more post headed your way tomorrow. Can't wait to get it!
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/19/06 12:53 AM
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Shortcake
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My order for the usual 2 is in.
Thanks Dave for all you do!
Stephanie
God may have created man before woman, but there is always a rough draft before the masterpiece.
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/19/06 03:59 AM
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WisKeeper
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Dave - I will send you the new WILD logo when I get back from the Door County Lighthouse Walk.
Suzanne Murphy President, Wisconsin Lighthouse District (WILD)
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/19/06 02:14 PM
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mghusge
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Dave The check is in the mail, for two badges. Thanks for your work on this project. Mike
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/19/06 02:17 PM
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rgurskey
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Dave, As the cliche says, the check is in the mail.
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/21/06 06:03 PM
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ericlighthouse
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I of course will be ordering, just can't decide how many I want.
Eric, Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation; Godfather of Jones Point River Lighthouse; member and District Commissioner of Florida Lighthouse Association et el
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/22/06 03:00 PM
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kory63
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Dave, Check is in the mail for Sis and myself!!! May not be as active but am still a supporter! Thanks again for all your efforts!!!!! Rick
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/22/06 04:38 PM
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Rrronne
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Hi Dave,
I am mailing my check today.
Thanks, Randy
Randall Ronne President - Colorado Lighthouse Collectors Society New Dungeness Light Station Association
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/22/06 06:22 PM
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Dave H
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Barring unforseen complications, the first batch of badges will go into the mail tomorrow morning. (Those ordered thru about 10 AM today).
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/22/06 09:20 PM
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flacoastie
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Dave - The money order for my 2 badges went out this morning in the mail.
Rich
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/23/06 09:39 AM
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HCS
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Dave,
Thanks for the help. Cheque will be posted today. HCS
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/24/06 10:52 PM
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2beacons
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Dave,
Just sent the payment for our two badges. Thanks for doing this again for all of the wackos this year.
Mary and Jeff
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/25/06 05:04 PM
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Stan's and mine arrived today--now I don't have to search for my driver's license to remember who I am!! Of course, the name's upside down when I look at the badge, but better that's upside down than me standing on my head. . . .
Thanks Dave, especially for removing "Sandy's spouse" from my order form. Remind me to reimburse you for the postage on the Tidewater trip.
Sandy
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/25/06 09:16 PM
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WackoPaul
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The Bradys have their badges.. We got them yesterday, of course Indy is real close to Kokomo!!
Onward to The Land of the Midnight Sun!
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/25/06 11:55 PM
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MrsTLC
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Thanks for all you work Dave, we got ours today.
Ruthie "Where words fail, Music speaks"
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/26/06 08:55 AM
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catzb1
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Mine arrived yesterday!
Thanks Dave!
Cathy
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/26/06 11:05 AM
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I just finished up the second batch and they will be going into the mail today. We are about a third of the way to our donation goal, so let's keep it going! Many have included a little extra to help Cape St. George - thanks! I know they will appreciate every cent we are able to donate!
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/26/06 01:10 PM
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Mine arrived yesterday, also. Great looking badge. Nice job, Dave, as usual.
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/26/06 02:19 PM
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rgurskey
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Mine arrived yesterday, too. It is on the lanyard with my previous three. Now I am ready for the NELL cruise.
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/26/06 06:10 PM
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regalhobo
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Mine arrived yesterday, too. Good looking badge, and a nice job as usual, Dave.
regalhobo Tom K
:) :cool:
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/26/06 07:52 PM
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Larry R
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Dave--
Sent mine via paypal today, extra $10 to cover shipping and paypal costs, since I couldn't add to your form...
Larry
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/26/06 08:51 PM
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flacoastie
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Got my 2 badges today. They look great!
Rich
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/26/06 09:22 PM
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wheland
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Dave,
Got my 2 today in the mail.
Thanks,
Dennis
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/26/06 11:30 PM
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Received mine today. Looks really good, Dave. Thanks!
beachcomber
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/27/06 02:12 AM
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ericlighthouse
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Got mine today, it looks GREAT
Eric, Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation; Godfather of Jones Point River Lighthouse; member and District Commissioner of Florida Lighthouse Association et el
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/27/06 11:19 PM
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Lighthouser
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All arrived today. Thanks Dave...really nice job. Timely too. Ready for the NELL cruise weekend coming up.
Judy
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/31/06 03:53 AM
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ericlighthouse
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Bring it back to the top.
Eric, Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation; Godfather of Jones Point River Lighthouse; member and District Commissioner of Florida Lighthouse Association et el
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/31/06 04:27 AM
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Twiggy
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Mine arrived today, so they have made it to California. Thanks Dave
Twiggy
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/31/06 02:16 PM
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MelJB
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My badge arrived last week, (sorry for the late post, been busy with high school graduation festivities and house full of out of town family) and looks great. Thanks Dave!!!!
Melody
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/31/06 04:37 PM
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kory63
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Dave, Got ours yesterday!!! Thanks! Rick & Sis
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/31/06 06:41 PM
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dwinzell
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Received my badge today. Now if only the big brown truck would get here.
Dottie
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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05/31/06 06:45 PM
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Tom and Joyce Abbott
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Our badges arrived yesterday and they look great. Thanks Dave.
Tom & Joyce
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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06/01/06 12:14 AM
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Tammy Wolfe
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My badges arrived yesterday. They look nice.
Thank you.
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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06/01/06 12:16 PM
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HCS
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Mine was waiting for me when I got back from overseas yesterday. Thanks Dave. HCS
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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06/02/06 09:09 PM
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Wow! Two weeks into the project and we are half way to the goal of $1000! Great job, and thanks for not only your participation but to those who added a few extra bucks.
Still plenty of time, but if you want one to take to Portsmouth with you, please get it ordered now. I will be on the road to Mackinaw for several days, and when I get back I will have Erie Land Lights to be shipping out to new orders. Then its off to Portsmouth (less than 3 weeks!)
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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06/10/06 07:47 AM
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ericlighthouse
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Taking it back to the top.
Eric, Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation; Godfather of Jones Point River Lighthouse; member and District Commissioner of Florida Lighthouse Association et el
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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06/10/06 10:49 AM
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Lighthouse Duo
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Thanks for the reminder. Just ordered 2 ... Great idea! Looking forward to my first Wacko-Badge!!!
Margret Lighthouse Duo Live Love Laugh ...
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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06/16/06 06:13 PM
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All badges ordered as of today will be in the mail by tomorrow morning. Those who have ordered and are going to Portsmouth I will bring you your badges.
Thanks for your participation to date. We are off to a good start, but still have a way to go. Tell your friends and other club members!
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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06/20/06 04:32 PM
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Got mine yesterday. Nice job as always, Dave. Thanks.
Sheryl Baroness of Beacons
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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06/20/06 05:06 PM
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Jenifer Selwa
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Just ordered mine. No hurry; it can wait until you get back.
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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06/30/06 06:28 AM
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ericlighthouse
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Bringing it back to the top.
Eric, Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation; Godfather of Jones Point River Lighthouse; member and District Commissioner of Florida Lighthouse Association et el
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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06/30/06 07:54 AM
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Lighthouse Duo
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got ours too !! My first Wacko Badge Great job! Thanks!
Margret Lighthouse Duo Live Love Laugh ...
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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07/02/06 09:38 PM
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jakescol
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Dave, just ordered by 2006 Wacko Badge. Check is in the mail
Jakescol
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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07/09/06 06:27 AM
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Just ordered a Wacko badge. Excellent choice for this year's lighthouse. This is my 50th post, so I guess that makes my "Wacko" status official.
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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07/09/06 03:07 PM
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Congratulations, Brindfan! It's great to see you posting on a regular basis. Now you need to go for Super Wacko - 500 posts. It will take a little longer but you should have no problem since you post on a daily basis.
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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07/09/06 04:19 PM
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Way to go Brindfan. Super Wacko is only 450 some posts away so you should make it easily by Christmas.
Rich
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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07/18/06 09:44 PM
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ericlighthouse
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Bringing it back to the top.
Eric, Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation; Godfather of Jones Point River Lighthouse; member and District Commissioner of Florida Lighthouse Association et el
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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07/26/06 01:28 PM
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Brindfan
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I received my wacko badge a few days ago. Looks great! Excellent work Dave!
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/17/06 12:06 AM
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ericlighthouse
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Have you ordered your WACKO badge yet? Money raised will go to Cape St. George Lighthouse in Florida this year.
Eric, Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation; Godfather of Jones Point River Lighthouse; member and District Commissioner of Florida Lighthouse Association et el
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/17/06 11:08 AM
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...not being familiar with these things.....
These are used to identify each other at events and help support a lighthouse as well?
Stephen 65 Lighthouses, 3 Lightships, and 18 Life-Saving Stations Visited!
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/17/06 02:09 PM
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wheland
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Stephen,
The Wacko Badges have a two-rold purpose- basically just what you said.
The main physical purpose is for Forum participants to wear them when attending any lighthouse related events so other Wackos can easily identify them and vice-versa.
The bottom line purpose of the Wacko Badge is to raise money for a specific lighthouse that is undergoing restoration or will be as soon as enough money is raised.
The method used in the past was that we would hold nominations for the lighthouse to be used. We'd get down to several finalists and then vote again and the lighthouse with the most votes would be the photo on the Wacko Badge for that given year.
Dave would then announce he was ready to sell them and put a connection for thier purchase and we Wackos would order them.
Dave makes no money on these. He deducts only the cost of the materials and postage and the rest is then donated to the lighthouse in question- usually in the Fall of a given year.
The process then starts over again for the next year's Badge.
We have literally raised thousands of dollars for a number of lighthouses over the years with this simple project- and helped Wackos find each other in the process.
Hope this explanation helps all those who are not sure what's what with the Wacko badge.
Dennis
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/17/06 06:06 PM
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Actually, Dennis, for the past 3 years or so I have absorbed all the costs related - material, supplies, postage, PayPal - so that all proceeds will pass thru to the chosen light. (just don't tell Susan)
Last year we gave a little over $1000 to Pottawatomie Light. So far this year I am at $761 dollars in orders and small additional donations. We need to peddle about 40 more badges to make it to $1000. I think we can do this by fall, and am counting on everyone to help by participating.
This type of project is the perfect proof that many people tossing a few bucks apiece into the kitty can make a difference to a lighthouse groups preservation efforts. For many of the lights we have supported, $1000 is a nice chunk of change.
Needless to say, many thanks to all who have supported this project in the past as well as this year, and to those who will be joining in here in the near future.
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/17/06 06:20 PM
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Dave, Sorry I forgot that you did that. Not surprising to those that knows ya. I just hope that Susan doesn't read the Forums or you just let the cat out of the bag yourself. Dennis
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/17/06 06:24 PM
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And many thanks to you, Dave; I was just going to post that I thought you had been absorbing the expenses. I'll include a few extra bucks in the little (I wish!) check I'm just now sending you (you know what I'm talking about).
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/17/06 07:01 PM
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Hi Dave, Don't know why I didn't order the badge before. I just mailed my order and check for the Badge and lanyard. Thanks,
Kay
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/17/06 08:21 PM
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Eric, Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation; Godfather of Jones Point River Lighthouse; member and District Commissioner of Florida Lighthouse Association et el
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/17/06 11:30 PM
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I ordered a couple for my grandchildren...Dave adjusted the wording a bit to accomodate them...and they turned out very nice! Grandparents might want to do this...the kids like it, and it helps towards restoration.
Pam
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/20/06 06:20 AM
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ericlighthouse
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Great Idea Pam.
Eric, Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation; Godfather of Jones Point River Lighthouse; member and District Commissioner of Florida Lighthouse Association et el
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/20/06 12:43 PM
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Pam, what was the adjusted wording? I purchased one for my grandson, too, but it just had his name, and the name of my HL Collector's Club. I didn't think about tayloring it. Neat idea. Next year's badge, I could do this. Judy
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/20/06 05:33 PM
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Judy, I had Dave set it up similar to ours; 2006 Harbour Lights Collector Little Lighthouse Nut AUTUMN Janesville WI Wisconsin Lighthouse District (lighthouse photo) Future Lighthouse WACKO www.lighthousekeeprs.com Maybe Dave still has a copy of Autumn's and Austin's, and he could post it.... Pam
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/20/06 05:42 PM
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Pam,
What a fantastic idea! Maybe Dave will be able to handle such requests. It just might get the youngsters interested and could even bring in extra money.
But NOT until after the Portland Reunion.
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/20/06 06:13 PM
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Thanks Pam. I like your badges a lot.
My grandson is six going on...you know, whatever, so I think he liked it that his was just like mine. He also thinks the word "Wacko" is funny, especially when he can say that he and his grandmother are both "Wacko's" when we're in the middle of a large family gathering. :rolleyes:
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/20/06 08:11 PM
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Bob It just might get the youngsters interested and could even bring in extra money. My thought exactly...couldn't hurt anyway... Judy, I can just see him exclaiming (so proudly too) how you both are WACKOS....then there would be a few folks wondering why you are smiling with that remark! Kids are great! Pam
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/21/06 07:35 PM
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AZlightkeeper
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Just ordered mine with the new florida locale!
Jim
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Re: 2006 Wacko Badges Now Available
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08/21/06 09:18 PM
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That is really cute, Pam - and Judy! Jim, you are becoming a regular Floridian. I think it is awfully cool getting to live in Florida - such a beautiful place with so many wonderful beaches AND all those lighthouses!
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