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champoeg Newbie Posts: 18 |
posted 10-17-2001 01:25 PM
   
I am so tired from the last reunion that I don't want another for at least, hmmmmm..., 2 years. Well maybe next year if it is on the west coast. I heard Kim tell another collector that there wasn't going to be another reunion. Not sure I believed her this time. Now I have never been to Louisiana, Alabama, or Texas. I'd like to vote for one of these states for the next reunion. I don't suppose anyone else has an opinion? [This message has been edited by champoeg (edited 10-17-2001).] |
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oseabee WACKO Posts: 891 |
posted 10-17-2001 02:28 PM
any place in the USA the sooner the better and I'll be there. Bill O'Brien |
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JChidester Saint Posts: 5650 |
posted 10-17-2001 02:29 PM
Idaho and Alaska are the only two states I've not been in before. Maybe those would be good. |
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rscroope Cruise Director Posts: 2175 |
posted 10-17-2001 02:48 PM
My vote is for Hawaii! |
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Rod Watson Saint Posts: 1011 |
posted 10-17-2001 02:53 PM
Yeah John, we could sculpt our own potatoes if it is held in Idaho! |
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engbrady Saint Posts: 2783 |
posted 10-17-2001 02:53 PM
Great Lakes!! It could be in tents and cook out our own meals, as far as I am concerned. If not then Hawaii is the only other choice, since it is the only state that I haven't been to yet... SaintWackoPaul' |
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Bill Harnsberger Cruise Director Posts: 645 |
posted 10-17-2001 03:48 PM
Well, I was going to ponder it for a while, but I have to join the Hawaii bandwagon. As soon as I saw the post, it was my first gut instinct. Now...which Island? |
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Rod Watson Saint Posts: 1011 |
posted 10-17-2001 06:05 PM
How about a very large cruise ship filled up by HL. Cruising for 4 days straight on a gigantic ship with everyone you know could be fun! Rod Watson |
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engbrady Saint Posts: 2783 |
posted 10-17-2001 06:23 PM
Cruising in between the Islands of Hawaii... |
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Lighthouse Ghost WACKO Posts: 122 |
posted 10-17-2001 07:52 PM
Well, since Rod brought up the Cruise Ship idea...my wife and I had been discussing the fact that it would be neat if the next Reunion would be a Cruise Ship tour up the Inside Passage in Alaska. Maybe we could put in at a couple of places near one or more of the lights along the passage. It's just an idea...not sure if it's realistically feasable from several standpoints but I am curious as to what everyone thinks. Lighthouse Ghost |
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Bob M Saint Posts: 3381 |
posted 10-17-2001 08:08 PM
I like the idea of a cruise. Now where do we cruise to? |
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JChidester Saint Posts: 5650 |
posted 10-17-2001 08:11 PM
Idaho? |
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champoeg Newbie Posts: 18 |
posted 10-17-2001 08:35 PM
Love the idea of a cruise up the inland passage north. Leave from either Seattle of Vancouver, BC. Do it in the summer. [This message has been edited by champoeg (edited 10-17-2001).] |
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JCRice WACKO Posts: 113 |
posted 10-17-2001 11:16 PM
...a cruise ship...not a bad idea at all. If we could pull that off, I MIGHT be able to convince my wife (non lighthouse collector) to come with me  . |
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Medicman WACKO Posts: 168 |
posted 10-17-2001 11:31 PM
I sure as heck hope Kim or Mo reads this topic. Cause a cruise ship is one idea that needs to be looked into for the next Reunion. A great idea in my opinion. A floating hotel with all the comforts of home. Can easily handle over a thousand people. The only drawback...and I mean the only one I could think of... similar to the Baltimore cruise, the ship can't get close to the lighthouse so bring your telescopic lens for your cameras. That proved to me that the digital camera was nice but the zoom on it was limited..... |
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TD WACKO Posts: 205 |
posted 10-17-2001 11:47 PM
What a great idea! An Alaska cruise would be fantastic experience. |
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wheland WACKO Posts: 1135 |
posted 10-17-2001 11:51 PM
I'd say Alaska in a cruise ship would work. I've been told that there are at least 4 lighthouses that can be seen along the usual route in the passage. I suppose Hawaii could be a substitute. Dennis |
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mombo Saint Posts: 3812 |
posted 10-17-2001 11:55 PM
I still think that the Great Lakes could be possible. If they built a new hotel in Baltimore for us why not there? Kind of like when they had the Olympics in Lake Placid. Afterwards they just turned the facility into a prison.  |
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Lorie Roe WACKO Posts: 430 |
posted 10-18-2001 12:22 AM
My daughter used to collect Precious Moments and was a member of their collector club. I recall one year they were sponsoring a cruise for the collectors to be able to attend. A cruise ship would certainly be able to accomodate most all that would want to attend.(most could hold 2000+ passengers) Like was already said, ships are used to accomodating large groups of people with a variety of food to choose from. Most cruises that would go to Alaska or Hawaii would be 7 days. I love cruising so sign me up any time the HL gang is ready to go!  |
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Nana Cruise Director Posts: 1906 |
posted 10-18-2001 07:39 AM
The cruise ship in Alaska sounds great to me... Hawaii would be the next choice....never have gone on a cruise...but if it was a HL cruise and we were seeing lighthouses, I'd try to attend.....You all should know that I'd vote for Florida, otherwise....but now that I am hooked on the reunion idea....I would not mind the tents Paul was talking about. Derith |
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Randy Kremer Cruise Director Posts: 2342 |
posted 10-18-2001 12:30 PM
Lorie, you are correct about Precious Moments having a cruise. I think it went to Alaska. I would be willing and able to do that! If Precious Moments can do this for their collectors, I don't see why Harbour Lights can't! |
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mombo Saint Posts: 3812 |
posted 10-18-2001 01:57 PM
I think I would have to mortgage the house to go on an Alaskan cruise but after seeing the Legendary Lighthouse show on the lights it sure would be a beautiful place. Those lights are certainly very remote and the scenery gorgeous. Especially poignant were the scenes involving those who had returned to what had been former homes, assignments after so many years. All Wackos would naturally be assigned to the same deck! |
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vsnlex WACKO Posts: 107 |
posted 10-18-2001 02:01 PM
I vote....southern Fla. port of departure then on to the islands, short bus trips at the port of call allowing us to get close to lights. Key West-ships dock there, all the time. If we get a "smallish" boat.....we could build our own itinerary..... |
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Torchbearer Cruise Director Posts: 1592 |
posted 10-18-2001 04:05 PM
A cruise anywhere right about now would be great. As far as a reunion cruise, no problem here whether it's a cruise to Alaska, Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Greater Antilles, etc. If it is in the Alantic area, may I suggest avoiding Carnival Cruise Lines? Tim - Keeping the flame lit... |
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JChidester Saint Posts: 5650 |
posted 10-18-2001 04:12 PM
Sad to say it looks like it won't be via the Great Lakes Cruises But perhaps the Great Lakes Cruising Co. Inc. will still be operating when the next reunion rolls around. [This message has been edited by JChidester (edited 10-18-2001).] [This message has been edited by JChidester (edited 10-18-2001).] [This message has been edited by JChidester (edited 10-18-2001).] |
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tarbaby WACKO Posts: 401 |
posted 10-18-2001 07:42 PM
Even I could go for that GLC luxury.Wow!
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Larry WACKO Posts: 541 |
posted 10-18-2001 07:57 PM
Looks like an inside cabin for us! |
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AZlightkeeper WACKO Posts: 91 |
posted 10-18-2001 08:31 PM
Alaska would be awesome!!!! I think Northern California or the Great Lakes would be excellent choices, too! |
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JTimothyA Saint Posts: 1878 |
posted 10-19-2001 12:09 AM
Great ideas never go out of style. :-)
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mombo Saint Posts: 3812 |
posted 10-19-2001 10:10 AM
Can't forget this one from June of 2000!
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oseabee WACKO Posts: 891 |
posted 10-19-2001 10:37 AM
were to were ever there are lights naturaly and cruise ship have shore boats.Bill O'Brien |
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oseabee WACKO Posts: 891 |
posted 10-19-2001 10:40 AM
why worry about the cabin are you planning to spend time there or just sleep there.Bill O'Brien |
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Larry WACKO Posts: 541 |
posted 10-19-2001 11:07 AM
Inside cabin request based on $$$$$ |
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mombo Saint Posts: 3812 |
posted 10-19-2001 08:46 PM
Looks like it will be the poop deck for me Larry! |
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Larry WACKO Posts: 541 |
posted 10-19-2001 09:00 PM
eeeeeeeewwwwwwwww!!!!  [This message has been edited by Larry (edited 10-19-2001).] |
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DALE LAWRENCE Cruise Director Posts: 758 |
posted 10-20-2001 02:07 AM
Alaska Cruise with Wackos. Count me In. Poop deck, life boat, inside room, don't matter to me. Would probably be the only chance I would get to see Alaska and its great lighthouses. The cruise lines will schedule excursions if there are enough of us going. /8>{D |
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oseabee WACKO Posts: 891 |
posted 10-20-2001 02:33 PM
the only time you would be in the when u wake up go to sleep and wash up a minimum time.Bill O'BrienThis is for Larry |
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DocJ44 WACKO Posts: 468 |
posted 10-21-2001 10:42 AM
As I see it, three factors should be in play here: 1. Location - a place where most people would want to go and have facilities to accomodate a large number of people. 2. Expense - the cost has to be reasonable so most people can afford to go. 3. Lighthouse density - the location has to have a decent number of lighthouses in the vicinity to visit. So... Alaska cruise - same thing as Hawaii...I'm not sure how close a cruise ship can get to some of the remote locations. Great Lakes region - Michigan would be ideal but I get the feeling that finding an area with adequate facilities may be an issue (is this correct?). Chicago would seem to be a natural choice too. If we look a little outside the US, there is Toronto which has a lot to offer as a city and is close proximity to alot of lighthouses...but perhaps too much "east" for the west coasters who have already had to travel east twice. Florida - Miami or Tampa would probably be the best choices here. Again, the west coast factor might again be an issue here as well. West Coast - San Francisco or Seattle seem to be the natural choices...they are the right size and are nice places to visit. They also have alot of lighthouses in the area. |
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MrsTLC WACKO Posts: 591 |
posted 10-21-2001 01:55 PM
The Oregon coast is a great place for ligthouses...they are all easy to get to and take pictures...Even though we have already seen all of their lights, I would really love it if they picked Oregon. |
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oseabee WACKO Posts: 891 |
posted 10-21-2001 07:29 PM
When you get right down to it cruising is in th long run the cheapest way to go when you consider all you getfor your money.Bill O'Brien |
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Alisa Newbie Posts: 12 |
posted 10-23-2001 10:07 PM
A cruise is an awesome idea! But I think we all should board in Fla. then go thru the Panama canal all the way to Alaska! How many lights would we see????? |
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champoeg Newbie Posts: 18 |
posted 10-24-2001 03:01 AM
Come on Alisa, why not start in Duluth? |
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flacoastie WACKO Posts: 285 |
posted 10-26-2001 07:35 PM
WHY NOT FLORIDA? Daytona Beach to be exact. Plenty of Hotels and beautiful weather in the fall. Temperatures in the 70s during the day and in the 50-60s at night. The rainy season is over and the winter cold hasn't started yet. The Florida lights sell out the fastest or at least it seems that way and the weather here is great. The month of October is the CHEAP time here. The Snowbirds have not arrived, the stock car racing is over, the bikers have all gone home and the college kids are in school watching football game. The lighthouses are pleantiful and close by. Canaveral, St. Augustine, Ponce Inlet, Amelia Island and Mayport Lights are all within a 30 minute to 1 1/2 hour drive. For extra activity, you have Disney, Universal, etc. in Orlando and the Kennedy Space Center. You know, this sounds so good I might relocate from Ocala's horse country to Daytona and take up surfing. Rich [This message has been edited by flacoastie (edited 10-26-2001).] |
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Bob M Saint Posts: 3381 |
posted 10-26-2001 09:54 PM
What you say is true, Rich. Florida would be a great place for a reunion in the Fall. |
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Iris1 Newbie Posts: 46 |
posted 10-29-2001 06:11 PM
Florida! Hawaii! Alaska! Toronto! Great Lakes! South Atlantic Coast! Ca! Oregon! All sound terrific to me! Anywhere where we can all get together and meet, make new friends and see lighthouses, lots of lighthouses!!!! Can't wait, and please someone tell me it will be next year, or at the very latest the year after?????? Iris |
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Bob M Saint Posts: 3381 |
posted 10-29-2001 09:15 PM
Hi Iris, ...It may be longer than next year or even the year after. These type of events can take many years to plan. It must be extremely exhausting for the Younger Family and the Harbour Lights Crew to plan and actually operate an event of this magnitude. The burden of making the whole thing work successfully is quite an undertaking. I feel the Youngers will lean more towards the regional events for at least three years before you actually have an announcement about a future reunion. Look for many surprises coming from Harbour Lights in the next couple of years. They certainly make life interesting for us fellow collectors. |
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oseabee WACKO Posts: 891 |
posted 10-29-2001 09:22 PM
How about just a cruise a chance for every one to meet each other.One thing I remember reading about the reunions was no time to meet a lot of the other people with what HL has to show and let that be that be it for lighthouses.I know it will be a bit harder but just people getting to meet each other would be great.Bill O'Brien |
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