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Monday Highlights... - 08/30/05 03:54 AM
Checking in at the Shepler Ferry dock in Mackinaw City was a breeze. Ruthie and Derith were there below a "Welcome Harbour Lights Collectors" banner to ease the way. Bags were unloaded by Shepler's crew and checked all the way to the hotel.
A ferry ticket and carriage ticket from the Mackinac Island dock to the hotel were provided.
Once on the island, we had a leisurely lunch then took the carriage taxi to the Mission Point where we were greeted by more 'helpers' in yellow reunion shirts.
We checked in for the reunion, picked up a packet of materials and checked into the hotel. We started with a short orientation 'scavenger hunt' to find the different venues for meetings and meals.
Bill, Nancy, Kim and Harry were in attendance either at the dock on Mackinac Island or the hotel to greet us.
After turning in our 'scavenger hunt' card showing we had successfully found the locations, we traded that for a goodie bag.
The key item in the goodie bag was the Wagoushance Mini -- showing the lighthouse in disrepair - the steel sheathing falling off.
(More later about the goodie bag and contents.)
6:30 p.m. - Reception
7:00 p.m. - Dinner after which Dick Moehle of GLLKA talked for a few minutes. He let slip that Harbour Lights will be releasing the USCGC Mackinaw next year (the old Mackinaw.)
While dinner was going on, Harry Hine introduce a couple who were sculptors of HLs and origination painters. And he announced they were going to produce a finished piece while the reunion went on -- Of Cheboygan Crip light. The sculpture had been blocked out, but needed to be detailed And anyone there had a chance to add to the sculpture.
More later.
Time is running out on this pay-to-use Internet connection in the hotel.
One thumbnail was passed out at dinner - Wagoshance. Tickers for 3 more are in the registration package.
Several clubs and organizations had tables in the 'Club Room'.
Cruises start tomorrow. Most of the WACKOs have selected the "red" group.
Dave got a great standing ovation led by Bill. The table centerpieces were given away -- and each table included at least one rare or unique HL. At our table, Bob Scroope won a Burroughs OREGON!!!
Wish you were all here. Fred made it OK and is doing well.
More tomorrow....
A ferry ticket and carriage ticket from the Mackinac Island dock to the hotel were provided.
Once on the island, we had a leisurely lunch then took the carriage taxi to the Mission Point where we were greeted by more 'helpers' in yellow reunion shirts.
We checked in for the reunion, picked up a packet of materials and checked into the hotel. We started with a short orientation 'scavenger hunt' to find the different venues for meetings and meals.
Bill, Nancy, Kim and Harry were in attendance either at the dock on Mackinac Island or the hotel to greet us.
After turning in our 'scavenger hunt' card showing we had successfully found the locations, we traded that for a goodie bag.
The key item in the goodie bag was the Wagoushance Mini -- showing the lighthouse in disrepair - the steel sheathing falling off.
(More later about the goodie bag and contents.)
6:30 p.m. - Reception
7:00 p.m. - Dinner after which Dick Moehle of GLLKA talked for a few minutes. He let slip that Harbour Lights will be releasing the USCGC Mackinaw next year (the old Mackinaw.)
While dinner was going on, Harry Hine introduce a couple who were sculptors of HLs and origination painters. And he announced they were going to produce a finished piece while the reunion went on -- Of Cheboygan Crip light. The sculpture had been blocked out, but needed to be detailed And anyone there had a chance to add to the sculpture.
More later.
Time is running out on this pay-to-use Internet connection in the hotel.
One thumbnail was passed out at dinner - Wagoshance. Tickers for 3 more are in the registration package.
Several clubs and organizations had tables in the 'Club Room'.
Cruises start tomorrow. Most of the WACKOs have selected the "red" group.
Dave got a great standing ovation led by Bill. The table centerpieces were given away -- and each table included at least one rare or unique HL. At our table, Bob Scroope won a Burroughs OREGON!!!
Wish you were all here. Fred made it OK and is doing well.
More tomorrow....