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Looking for a forum friend from the UK
Posted by Rene Schweitzer on Thursday, January 30, 2014 10:10 AM

Hello,

A number of years ago, a gentleman from the UK (I think named Ian) came to one of the National Garden Railway Conventions and we had photos taken together at the magazine's booth. I'm hoping to find you and perhaps use this photo in an upcoming issue of the magazine.

I realize it's a long shot, but here's hoping you read this. . .

Rene

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Posted by powlee on Monday, February 10, 2014 12:01 PM
Hello Rene I think you are talking of the photo Marc took of you,my wife and I at the 2008 show in Phoenix. Do you have a copy or do you want me to email it to you. Ian..............powlee

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Posted by Rene Schweitzer on Monday, February 10, 2014 3:12 PM

Oh, hello Ian! Yes, this is the photo I was referring to! If you could please email a copy of it to my email at rschweitzer@kalmbach.com. Can you please include you and your wife's full names so I can give credit?

If you could include your mailing address, I'll send you a copy of the issue we use it in. Thank you so much!

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Posted by powlee on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 4:10 AM

Email sent.

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Posted by tutpc on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 11:18 AM

Hi Rene,,,,,,,,,,Alan Gardner from County Durham in the UK. Whilst at the Phoenix Convention I met up with an Ian Powell from the London area. He was staying  at  the Karrells Ranch in their Caboose where we met up with him after the show ended.     I have an E,mail address that you may like to try although it is a few years old now.      It is:- powli@tiscali.co.uk  hope this helps.  Alan.  

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Posted by Rene Schweitzer on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 11:29 AM

Thank you, Alan. Ian actually emailed me this morning and all is well. That's what I love about this group--you are so willing to share and help others!Big Smile

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Posted by powlee on Thursday, February 13, 2014 8:09 AM

Hi Alan

Hope all is well with you. An update for you. 

powlee@sky.com.

Regards Ian

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Posted by tutpc on Thursday, February 13, 2014 2:04 PM

Nice to here from you Ian.My wife and I will be at the Tampa Convention in May if you are attending we can meet at the "cash point"!

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Posted by powlee on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 10:00 AM

Alan, we were intending to attend but have decided against. We had already booked our flights 6 months ago but are now cancelling. We hope all goes well with your trip

.Are you coming down to the G Scale Society Gathering in Stafford next month?

Ian

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Posted by tutpc on Saturday, March 1, 2014 4:04 AM

sorry to hear of your cancellation Ian. Would have liked to have met will be trying to get down for the G scale meet.

Best wishes

Alan.

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