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  • #331
    I'm revising my answer:

    1. How did I end up with this special poster? You won the photo contest along with 2 others

    2. How many were given out? 3

    3. Do you have one? If so, post the reason why. I wan not on of the 3 winners and I don't think any of them are on TBN any more.
    Unbelivable TBN trips including ALL of the lower 48 States plus 9 Canadian Provinces, 8 European Countries, 3 Caribbean Countries, Countless National Parks and have attended well over 100 TBN Events since 2001 and counting. Best of all ... fabulous friends.

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    • #332
      David did a little homework this morning!

      Indeed the poster was a prize for winning the "Garden of the Gods Beauties" photo contest after the 2013 Pikes Peak event (can't believe that was 7 years ago). Roger asked all that wanted to participate to enter their favorite picture they took of their car among the rocks in the Garden of the Gods.

      The TBN masses were allowed to vote for their favorite of the 19 entries in a blinded poll (boy, did that stir some folks up). Ours and two others recieved the most votes and declared the winners. Roger never revealed the poll results and even listed the winners in the order he received the entry instead of number of votes. Roger is a little sneaky, so I suspect we'll never know if there were any hanging chads or not.

      I also had to do some homework after posting this throwback to find out the other two winners. Bob and Gerry Fraser (PCR863) from Vancouver, BC and Cliff and Bonnie Henry from San Antonio, TX were the other winners. Sadly, Bob passed away a few years ago and Gerry sold their PCR sometime afterward. They were super nice folks (aren't all Canadians?), hope Gerry is doing well. Cliff and Bonnie were instrumental in helping plan the Texas Thunder event. It's been awhile since Cliff posted, but he did check in on TBN in July. We miss them and hope they are doing well, also.

      All of the pictures of the entries have evaporated over time with site "upgrades". Below you'll see the certificate that came with the poster and the picture that made our car a Garden of the Gods Beauty.

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      Last edited by 2K2BIRD; Sep 11, 2020, 10:14 AM.
      21 years, 174K miles, 48 States X 2 & DC, 9 Canadian provinces, 8 European countries, 3 Caribbean Islands, 3 Hawaiian Islands, 100+ National Park locations, 150+ T-bird events, 190+ retrobird diecasts/models, 13 TOTM pics & some very special friends...THANKS TBN !

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      • #333
        Originally posted by 2K2BIRD View Post
        David did a little homework this morning!
        I wish I could take credit, but it was Jeannie who did the detective work.
        Unbelivable TBN trips including ALL of the lower 48 States plus 9 Canadian Provinces, 8 European Countries, 3 Caribbean Countries, Countless National Parks and have attended well over 100 TBN Events since 2001 and counting. Best of all ... fabulous friends.

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        • #334
          Is anyone keeping in touch with FritsB, and the other European TBNers who were at EuroThunder. I know Frits and Jens came to a couple of our stateside events. And David I think you partnered with him on some car deals. Just curious, I miss their involvement on TBN.
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          • #335
            Originally posted by EllisonCal View Post
            Is anyone keeping in touch with FritsB, and the other European TBNers who were at EuroThunder. I know Frits and Jens came to a couple of our stateside events. And David I think you partnered with him on some car deals. Just curious, I miss their involvement on TBN.
            Agree that it would be nice to hear from Frits. Met with him at Thunder Fever. Heck of a good guy.

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            • #336
              I'm in touch with Frits on facebook. He's doing fine. Spends weekends and holidays walking the hiking paths of Holland, northern Germany and Belgium, even now, with his girl friend, taking lots of photos along the way.
              Limited Edition databases for 007 msg..#26 , PCR sticky, and Cashmere msg.#64
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              Porthole Authority


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              • #337
                Originally posted by 2K2BIRD View Post
                David did a little homework this morning!

                Indeed the poster was a prize for winning the "Garden of the Gods Beauties" photo contest after the 2013 Pikes Peak event (can't believe that was 7 years ago). Roger asked all that wanted to participate to enter their favorite picture they took of their car among the rocks in the Garden of the Gods.

                The TBN masses were allowed to vote for their favorite of the 19 entries in a blinded poll (boy, did that stir some folks up). Ours and two others recieved the most votes and declared the winners. Roger never revealed the poll results and even listed the winners in the order he received the entry instead of number of votes. Roger is a little sneaky, so I suspect we'll never know if there were any hanging chads or not.

                I also had to do some homework after posting this throwback to find out the other two winners. Bob and Gerry Fraser (PCR863) from Vancouver, BC and Cliff and Bonnie Henry from San Antonio, TX were the other winners. Sadly, Bob passed away a few years ago and Gerry sold their PCR sometime afterward. They were super nice folks (aren't all Canadians?), hope Gerry is doing well. Cliff and Bonnie were instrumental in helping plan the Texas Thunder event. It's been awhile since Cliff posted, but he did check in on TBN in July. We miss them and hope they are doing well, also.

                All of the pictures of the entries have evaporated over time with site "upgrades". Below you'll see the certificate that came with the poster and the picture that made our car a Garden of the Gods Beauty.

                20200909_213432.jpg

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                2002 Ford Thunderbird Premium, Torch Red with Full Accent Red Interior
                2013 Ford Escape SEL (Ecoboost), Frosted Glass
                2018 Ford F150 XLT Sport, Ruby Red Metallic

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                • #338
                  Great photo!!
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                  2002 Ford Thunderbird Premium, Torch Red with Full Accent Red Interior
                  2013 Ford Escape SEL (Ecoboost), Frosted Glass
                  2018 Ford F150 XLT Sport, Ruby Red Metallic

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                  • #339
                    I did not win anything, but I did get this.


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                    02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
                    02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
                    03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
                    03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
                    04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
                    04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
                    04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
                    04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
                    05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
                    05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
                    05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82                     - 48&DC

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                    • #340
                      The Fraser's PCR has been in a new & caring home receiving all kinds of love. It was purchased from Gerry early spring 2019. It is still a citizen of British Columbia, residing in the city of Kelowna. The new owners are very good friends of ours so I keep a careful watch on that PCR.

                      AS for Gerry we hear she is doing very well
                      Mike

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                      • #341
                        Originally posted by 5bird7 View Post
                        I can find my 2009 version of that calendar but will have to search harder for this one
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                        #1 - Steve Raileanu made the calendar (Don't remember his handle)

                        #2 - Paul seems to be the most easily identifiable person that helped with that calendar

                        #3 - I must still have that calendar, somewhere??
                        Well, my searches are over for the 2008 calendar. Found it today in a box I had already thumbed thru, and was easy to find it in there.

                        Limited Edition databases for 007 msg..#26 , PCR sticky, and Cashmere msg.#64
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                        Porthole Authority


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                        • #342
                          Originally posted by steelblue5505 View Post
                          The Fraser's PCR has been in a new & caring home receiving all kinds of love. It was purchased from Gerry early spring 2019. It is still a citizen of British Columbia, residing in the city of Kelowna. The new owners are very good friends of ours so I keep a careful watch on that PCR.

                          AS for Gerry we hear she is doing very well
                          I remember you saying that ya'll know the new owners of the Fraser's PCR. Good to hear that Gerry is doing well.
                          21 years, 174K miles, 48 States X 2 & DC, 9 Canadian provinces, 8 European countries, 3 Caribbean Islands, 3 Hawaiian Islands, 100+ National Park locations, 150+ T-bird events, 190+ retrobird diecasts/models, 13 TOTM pics & some very special friends...THANKS TBN !

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                          • #343
                            Here's a couple of little items that go together. We have a pin and a furry thing that several of us received during a tour in one of our travel events. I pulled it out of thr trunk for one picture, but it usually rides in the location depicted in picture #2.

                            1. What was the event's name and dates?

                            2. What location did we tour?

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                            Last edited by 2K2BIRD; Sep 17, 2020, 02:36 PM.
                            21 years, 174K miles, 48 States X 2 & DC, 9 Canadian provinces, 8 European countries, 3 Caribbean Islands, 3 Hawaiian Islands, 100+ National Park locations, 150+ T-bird events, 190+ retrobird diecasts/models, 13 TOTM pics & some very special friends...THANKS TBN !

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                            • #344
                              Originally posted by 2K2BIRD View Post
                              Here's a couple of little items that go together. We have a pin and a fury thing that several of us received during a tour in one of our travel events. I pulled it out of thr trunk for one picture, but it usually rides in the location depicted in picture #2.

                              1. What was the event's name and dates?

                              2. What location did we tour?

                              20200917_104449.jpg

                              20200917_104832.jpg
                              These are not getting any easier and this one must have been just a small group.
                              02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
                              02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
                              03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
                              03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
                              04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
                              04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
                              04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
                              04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
                              05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
                              05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
                              05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82                               - 48&DC

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                              • #345
                                Originally posted by 4LOWBIRDS+7 View Post

                                These are not getting any easier and this one must have been just a small group.
                                It was about an average size group for a travel event. 6 to 8 cars most of the time, but close to double that at some points.
                                21 years, 174K miles, 48 States X 2 & DC, 9 Canadian provinces, 8 European countries, 3 Caribbean Islands, 3 Hawaiian Islands, 100+ National Park locations, 150+ T-bird events, 190+ retrobird diecasts/models, 13 TOTM pics & some very special friends...THANKS TBN !

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