Hi Gang, I'm sorry to report I will not be able to make our Altoona gig. I had knee surgery last week and the doc says I won't be back to near normal 'till to...
In a message dated 8/6/2007 4:29:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, prewartin@... writes: Lloyd, and all, Lloyd, I'm sorry to here that you won't be able to...
My wife just changed jobs so the vacation to Altoona is out. But at the last moment the youngest Dau steped up to make the trip so dad can attend . talk about...
sounds like you have a great family gary! look forward to seeing you and young dan soon....can hardly wait to see the blue comet (s) get out and stretch their...
Thanks for all the hard work the members did to make the TTOS convention a great event. we traveled a long way and every min was worth it. Thanks again for...
Thanks, Bert for the links. I really like the videos and I am forwarding them to some folks in my area to try to stimulate interest. And congratulations to all...
Where are these video's posted? Michael ... From: sgma@yahoogroups.com [mailto:sgma@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of cl3grover Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007...
I've enjoed Bert's videos...but you guys didn't use the clear plastic risers? That's hard to believe after all the discussion about "protective fascia." ??? ...
... Actually, Jim, we couldn't figure out how to make the fascia work. I posted a photo under "Facia Difficulties". I hope Bob can suggest a redesign. Jon...
Sorry, Guys, but I didn't get home until early this morning, and it's been a long day. I've started to post photo's in the folder named in the subject line....
First, congratulations to the SGMA Altoona team members on their successful presentation at the TTOS convention last weekend. By the look of Bert's videos, the...
Jim, et al- Frankly, our experience at both York and Altoona makes me question if there is any value in staging a display at the closed meetings of the...
The photos are fabulous and inspiring. The layout is a great achievement, as is bringing together so many pieces from a large number of collections. Thanks. I...
Kirk I agree with the points you raise. Our target audience is OUR target audience; the group of people that those who have taken the time, invested the money,...
... wrote: there are some interesting thoughts here, but i will take some time to think about this entire process before responding. kent ... if there is any...
Kirk and Jon have raised some interesting points in regard to the direction we take in the future. I'd like to put a few ideas out there for consideration: 1....
Interesting comment on size vs frequency of display, Jim. I would add a caution, however, to the comment regarding increased featuring of accessories. On my...
Charlie- We were just kidding about the lexan barrier problem! The turnout at Altoona was so light we just decided we didn't need to erect a barrier. We...
This was a great event for Wide Gauge / Standard Gauge. The fact that such a dream layout could not only operate (and at impressive speed ), the event could be...
Michael I've posted photo's with a bit more detail on the SGMA YAHOO page under folder "SGMA; Altoona 2007". I'll try to add additional views tonight that...
OK, I've been reading all the posts about Altoona and have to add my 2 cents. First, thanks to you guys who took all the pics and videos. Since, due to knee...
... Brgds Michael ... under folder "SGMA; Altoona 2007". I'll try to add additional views tonight that give a little more context to the size this thing had. ...
... Lloyd, good friend, I do think that you somehow missed the primary raison d'etre of the SGMA, namely, to promote standard gauge to those who have not been ...
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I think what the guys are trying to say is that it is fun to share Standard Gauge with other people, and York and Altoona have not been good venues for that....
Firstly, I want to add my thanks to the good folks who invested the time, talent and money to set up the really terrific layout at Altoona!! And also thanks...
Sorry I couldn't make it to Altoona. I have been drooling over the great videos that members have been kind enough to post. The sight of those sg trains ...
Bert, Let me add my praise to those of others. GREAT VIDEOS!!! I just returned home to Virginia from my trip out and back to Arkansas. I immediately clicked...
Jim K., Chris B. and I, with the assistance of other SGMA members, plan to set up a SGMA display at a local train show Sunday, December 9th . The location is...
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