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2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | | | 2011 | 2012 December 2003 To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com I saw your show on tv the other day and you were talking about a lodge in
Ontario named "talsman" or something like that. Can you give me the name of
that lodge or a website to go to. Here is the link to their site http://www.talisman.ca/ To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Hi Tom, Hi Dorothy, To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Hi Tom, we are still watching your shows
on Saturday morning. We love it. We especially liked this mornings show, about
Oscoda's Cross Country Ski Trails. We have plans on going to Alpena this Winter
and will check out the trails in Oscoda. Thanks Jane, It is always nice to hear from our viewers and their plans of
going to the great spots that we feature. To: 'Tom at Great Getaways TV' I'm familiar with the area. Been going there each summer since 1975. That's why I'd like to see the story about Garden Island. If you want to get a little exercise you should go to the end of the lake and canoe/portage up the north branch of the Lady Evelyn river (trip begins at Frank's Falls) and come down the south branch. The north branch has the reputation for being the most challenging set of portages in all of Ontario. The numerous sets of falls you pass are truly beautiful. On the south branch you will pass a cabin built in the early 20th century by a group of guys that called themselves the dirty dozen. The deal they made with each other was that the cabin would be willed to the family of whomever the last survivor was. That turns out to be a guy named Wilson. The cabin and property was willed to his son, Hap. Hap has built an additional cabin adjecent to the original log cabin. He now runs a business from the site. It's called Sunrise Adventures. I'd be happy to guide you to this location. It takes a full day to get there. As noted above passage is by canoe. Here is one picture of one of the falls. It's called Bridal Veil falls. The other picture is of the original cabin. Peace! Frank Beier Director, Information Technology Diocese of Toledo Toledo, Ohio Phone 419 244 6711 x211 ]From: Frank Beier To: 'tom@greatgetawaystv.com' Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2003 12:32 PM Subject: Lady Evelyn Lake I missed your early January show about Garden Island Lodge on Lake Lady Evelyn. What are your plans to rebroadcast that segment? Peace! Frank Beier Hi Frank, It will be at least a year or longer before we rebroadcast this
show. If you would like more information about the area go to http://www.garden-island.com/
To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2003 11:22 PM Subject: Your new format. Hello! I have to say at first I was kind of bummed when I saw a change in the show, but, after watching a couple of the new episodes I liked what I saw. I know what it takes to put together a half hour show. Here on the west end of the U.P. I am just about finished with my waterfall video on the Black River from the start at Black River lake to Black River Hbr. I dont know if ya remember me Tom, but I've been watching the show since day one. I sent you a few suggestions when you had planned a show on the North Shore up at Grand Marais, Mn., and a few other places. I have since retired from the Coast Guard (1998), and bought a house 1,800 feet up at Anvil Location near Bessemer. I can see 50 miles into Wisconsin. Yep, life is rough! Ha! It took me 25 years to get where I am today, but am glad the hard work and sacrifice paid off. Now I hunt,fish,trap and kayak anytime I want... When you and the crew get back up here I hope you have time to stop in for coffee. Thanks again for a great show! :) Thanks for the invitation. Next time we are going to be in the area we will
send you an e-mail. To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 8:51 AM I was wondering if the St. Joseph Island tape {Onatario Canada} was available yet. In a past e-mail you commented to try again in a few months. You can get a copy of any show by sending $22.95 along with the name and show
number (Get name and number from our show schedule by going to http://www.greatgetawaystv.com/ and clicking on show schedule) To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 8:01 PM Subject: Garden Island Lodge Hi Tom, Sure did, you can find more information about them at http://www.garden-island.com/.
You can find info and links about all the shows that we do at our web site http://www.greatgetawaystv.com/ and clicking on show schedule. To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Friday, December 12, 2003 3:01 PM Subject: WFUM Airing 12/11 Hi Tom, Hi Deborah, To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2003 8:37 AM Subject: Northern Mood Tom: Hi Doug, You can get a copy of Northern Moods or any show by sending $22.95
along with the name and show number (Get name and number from our show schedule
by going to http://www.greatgetawaystv.com/ and clicking on show schedule) To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2003 11:26 AM Subject: (no subject) What happened to the northern experence ? We wanted to do more things so I started a new show called Great Getaways.
It includes a lot of the old concept with a mix of new places that are cool
trips but aren't necessarily north. Let me know what you think. To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 10:40 AM Subject: Your Program Hi, I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your program. My husband and
I are planning to retire in February, and have many of the locations you have
shown on your program on our "list" of trips. You provide great information
about so many places we have not heard of, plus the scenery is beautiful. Thanks Judy, That's what we are trying to accomplish. November 2003 To: "tom" tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 12:32 PM Subject: St Ignace- Mackinac Nov.8th show Do you sell Video's
of your shows? I have a friend that was taken over by nostalgia by the Mackinac
Island Show this week and would like to buy it for his son. You can get a copy of any show by sending $22.95 along with the name and show
number (Get name and number from our show schedule by going to http://www.greatgetawaystv.com/
and clicking on show schedule) To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 9:20 PM Subject: 111 - Crossroads of the Great Lakes 11/12/03 Hello Tom, You can get a copy of any show by sending $22.95 along with the name and show
number (Get name and number from our show schedule by going to http://www.greatgetawaystv.com/
and clicking on show schedule) Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 12:09 PM Subject: Northeast Michigan Tom, Hello, We have done a lot in your area but always look for new ideas. Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 12:25 PM Tom, Dear Mr. Caswell, To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 10:08 PM Tom, Hi Betty, Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 10:50 PM Subject: Show change? My wife and I enjoy the old and new format. The quality of content and photography are unmatched. National Geographic should be jealous. But, why the name and change? Hi Phil, We changed the name to give us the opportunity to do more and different
things. Such as a tour of Windsor or a wine tour of Southwest Michigan. Thanks
for compliment Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2003 6:09 PM Subject: Timber Train Tom, Sorry, The Timber Train the company has decided to discontinue it's public service. To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2003 7:32 PM Subject: tour 0109 have tried since I saw your timbertrain program on 11/16/03 Found it listed
on your Internet schedule on 10/29/03 but could not get more information about
this trip on the Timber Train. Please let me know how I can get more info on
this on your Internet set up. Bad news, since we ran the feature on the Timber Train the company has decided to discontinue it's public service. Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2003 4:47 PM Where The address for the Timber Train does not exist on the WEB page as far
as I can see. Where can I get more information. Bad news. We just received word that the Timber Train will not be running any
more. October 2003 To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 11:14 AM Subject: Sled Dog Stories Tom, To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 7:57 PM Subject: looking for a great place stay Hi I am sorry that I am just getting back to you. I would like to suggest the
Huron House Bed and Breakfast located in Oscoda on Lake Huron. For complete
information go to http://www.huronhouse.com/ If that's not what you are looking
for check out http://www.oscoda.com/ for more places in a beautiful area. To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 10:00 PM Subject: Michigan's UP Hi my family and I will be visiting the UP for a week long vacation next summer
and would value any suggestions and information you could give us. It will be
my husband, his friend my 3 year old son and myself. We all fish and love the
outdoors. We hope to rent an inexpensive cabin for our visit. Do you have an
itinerary suggestions or time of month to visit? Any and all info would be great. Hi Beth, To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2003 9:54 AM Subject: your new show First I guess I should say I have watched your show
for years. It was a show I could always count on for something of interest and
I felt a closeness, a show that I felt was talking directly to me. What happened?
Did you sell the show? Now it feals you are talking to masses and only for the
corporate. I don`t like it a bit. Your music stinks and your presentation is
cold and text-bookish. You couldn`t have gotten further away from your old show
if you tried. Maybe this was your aim, but I`ll take bets as to how long your
going to be around with this type of a show. Hope to see the old you back some
day. Sorry you feel that way Bill but if you keep watching I think you will enjoy
what is coming up. To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2003 10:28 AM Subject: Amherstburg, Ontario You have a great show which I enjoy watching every Saturday morning. On 10/18/03 the guide had Amherstburg, Ontario scheduled but it was not shown. I did enjoy the town of Manitowoc instead but curious on when Amherstburg will be telecast? Keep up the great job that everyone on the show is doing. My wife and I travel to Canada frequently (we live not far from the Canadian border in Woodhaven, Michigan about twenty miles) and recently went over to Amherstburg for dinner at Duffy's Tavern. Great perch dinners, if you don't already know. Enjoyed the recent telecast several weeks ago on the Niagara escarpment. We were on the Bruce Peninsula last year, rented a cottage not far from Tobermory and had a great time. Beautiful countryside and spectacular views. Do you think that you may do a Great Lakes cruise since they are becoming more popular? Thanks for some great travel enjoyment. Hi Jeff, To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2003 10:47 AM Subject: Sunrise Side Tom, this morning I tuned in on your show about the Sunrise Side, but only
caught the last half of it. I go to Tawas most weekends in the summer and I
was wondering where it was you were describing about Traverse Bay Woolen store,
putt putt golf course alongside and the MIRROW MAZE. I thought that sounded
interesting for me and my grandsons. We enjoy your show. Hi Bonnie, To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 12:23 PM Subject: ST JOSEPH ISLAND Hello We're big fans of your show and have been to many of your destinations
and more. However, the one place we've never gone is St Joseph Island. I saw
the show but need some links to accommodations. We would like to rent a house,
cabin or tent in a campground next summer and have a fishing boat that we tow.
Please send us some links, we would appreciate it. Go to http://www.stjosephisland.net/ or http://www.ontariotravel.net and type in St. Joseph Island in search and you will get a ton of links for
more detailed information. Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 9:43 PM Subject: website errors I just watched your show and it was great! I visited your website after the
show and found an error regarding my hometown, Oscoda. When you click on Oscoda
a page comes up with a railroad, and it lists "Largo Springs" as one of the
sites to see. It's not "Largo Springs", it's "Iargo Springs". A truly magical
and unique place, it should be identified correctly so people know where to
find it! Keep up the great work! UPDATE- We goofed and have fixed the error, my apology for the following response. Hi Chris, I have gone through my whole site and clicked on everything that
is Oscoda and I get everything I am suppose to including Iargo Springs. I have
not had a railroad pop up and no one else has had a problem. Here is the url
for Oscoda http://www.oscoda.com/ Thanks for watching September 2003 To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2003 3:36 PM Subject: St. Joseph's Island Hello Tom, Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2003 5:10 PM Subject: Shows So, I just happened on your show detailing St. Joseph's Island and Hilton Beach,
where I've sailed and stayed. It's truely a great place, as you showed. But,
geez, Tom--you tell me to go to your web site and find the links for that show,
and ... guess what?? There aren't any!!! Boy, I'm really disappointed. Maybe
better luck next time, eh?? In the meantime, I'm hopin' some kind of link does
appear some day. Anyway, show was good. Missing link not so hot. Sorry Guy, To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2003 5:18 PM Subject: St. Joseph's Island My wife and I were just watching a PBS show about the subject island and decided
to pull up your web site to check out any further info on the island for a next
summer visitation, but I could not find anything about the island on your web
site. Can you please suggest a way of finding out more on the island. Hi Ron, To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 10:59 PM Subject: need information I am trying to remember if you featured a restaurant called Toni's in the UP I think it was your show I saw it on. If so, could you please tell me where it is located. I am spending a few days in October in the Big Bay Point Lighthouse and would like to try the Pasties in the area. Any info is appreciated. Betty and Dan Shimel The web site for the Big Bay Lighthouse is http://www.bigbaylighthouse.com/ To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 8:07 PM In the last couple of weeks we watched one of your shows and It was about the Soo and an Island that you could reach via bridge that I believe was in Canada.Could you tell me where the island was and the name of it. I did not write it down at the time and the ole memory has failed me. We really enjoy your show and the places you have gone. Kepp up the good work and thanks for sharing your adventures with us. I tried to get on to your Windsor website that you have on your home page but could not get thru on it. Thought you would like to know. Hi Irene, Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2003 5:22 PM Subject: Congratulations and HELP Greetings Tom, Hi Ervan, To: 'tom@greatgetawaystv.com' Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 3:44 PM Subject: River Muskies? Hi Tom, Hello Sherry, TAHQUAMENON BOAT TOURS &
TOONERVILLE TROLLEY WILDERNESS TRAIN RIDE—Travel to the heart of the UP wilderness
on one of our Scenic Tours. Tour #1 - 6-1/2 hr. Train and Riverboat Tour to
view the Upper Tahquamenon Falls. The only tour to the falls. Tour #2 - 1-3/4
hr. Wilderness Train Ride. This tour does not go to the falls. Travel the longest
24 inch railroad in the country to the end of the line, make a stop over for
switching and return. Lunch and restrooms available on both tours. Located 2
minutes off highway M-28 at Soo Junction just 15 miles East of Newberry. Phone
888/77-TRAIN for more information. Write us at 5883 County Road 441, Newberry,
MI 49868. To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 3:40 PM Subject: Needful Things Hello, On a
show you had an advertisement or went to a place called Needful Things. When
you have time could you send me there web address? Thanks I don't have there web address but I have there phone number. It is 989-770-4594
Dear Tom, and whom it may concern: Dear Tom, To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 9:50 PM Subject: train ride please tell me again about the train that takes the fall color tours and winter tours in ontario, i think it is called something like algoma? thanks Dear Kevin, It is Algoma Central Railroad. You can find more info at http://www.algomacentralrailway.com/ To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 9:56 PM Subject: Viewer Question about a future show! Hello Tom, Hi Ralph, Hi, August 2003 To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2003 7:36 PM Subject: UP Gentlemen, I am looking for information on Drumand Island, but I am unable. Please help. Go to http://www.drummondislandchamber.com/ To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 10:24 AM Subject: cruise on the train HELLO
CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO GET THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAIN RIDE AND CRUISE
YOU HAD ON YOUR SHOW THIS PAST WEEKEND, I AM VERY INTERESTED IT LOOKS SOOOOOOOOOOOOO
COOL THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP Go to http://www.greatlakescruising.com/ Have Fun July 2003 To: tom@northernexperience.com Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 6:21 AM Subject: Celebrity Sleddog Race Hi Tom, To: tom@northernexperience.com Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 9:54 AM Subject: gold Dear Tom Try calling 1-800-562-7134 they may be able to help. To: info@northernexperience.com Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 9:14 AM Subject: trip to Upper Penninsula, Michigan My husband and I would like to take a week in October and visit the Upper Peninsula
for possible retirement properties. Do you have any material available to help
us find scenic locations as well as real estate sites and interesting lodging
as we travel? The best guide is the UP Travel Planner. You can get it free by calling 1-800-562-7134 Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 10:24 PM Subject: Good show Growing up I used to spend many summers with my relatives in the Copper Country. Now I do not have as much time to stay. However your program does keep the longing to return alive. I have enjoyed your program for some time, keep up the good work. Your ahow has even got my wife interested in going North. We will be enjoying the Indian State Camp Ground the last week of july. Great program about the water falls. Robert Richards Thanks for a great letter. Hello Tom, Hi Windsong Tom--I am a faithful watcher of N.E.. I was checking the web site to see what
was on tap for this Saturday's program (on our cable it is 8 am Sat morning
PBS 56 out of Detroit). I was sadden to read your letter. I love the UP and
have visited many of the spots you have highlighted down through the years.
I know many of my snowmobile buddies in my area (Adrian Michigan) also watch
the program. Good luck in your new venture. It is a great thing you have been
doing. Hey Dave, don't be sad, be excited! We are going to a lot of new places
and doing new things but we will be still going to the old places and doing
the old things. Keep Watching. Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 12:06 AM To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Subject: teepees on Bruce peninsula On a recent show (Rerun) they showed a resort with teepees. I would like to
take my adopeted daughter there...she is part Chippewa Indian..in a continuation
of our exploration into her heritage. When I go to the Bruce Peninsula link,
I can't bring anything up under Teepees or Teepee camping, although I see a
picture of it! Can you please send me a name and phone number or a web address
so I can check this out? P.S. I love your show and catch it whenever I can. Hi Suzanne, Try http://www.indiancarver.com/ I hope this is it. Tom Sent: Wednesday, July 30,
2003 4:02 PM Hi Tom, Thank you for your time, good luck with the new show format, and if you get a chance, check out www.cranberrycreekcanoes.com. Sincerely, Hi Mike, Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 2:09 PM To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Subject: Will Great Getaways Be On PBS? Dear Tom, Hi Don, As far as we know right now most of the PBS stations will be carrying
us at the same time and day as the Northern Experience. Makes me feel good to
know that so many people enjoyed the N.E. I think you will enjoy Great Getaways
just as much. Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 8:51 PM To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Subject: Hi Tom! Hi Paul, Same time, same stations. I think you are going to like our new
lineup. Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2003 10:11 AM To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Subject: OLD SHOW TO NEW SHOW Dear Tom Hi Rodney, Send your suggestions we would love to hear them. Dear Tom: P.S. Patty Sue is my little half beagle/half Blue TIck Hound from the Michigan
Humane Society!! She goes crazy Up North so I have to watch her like a hawk
or it would take us three days to find her in the woods!! Hi Elaine, Hi Tom, Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2003 4:59 PM To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Subject: ghost towns Hi, Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2003 7:05 PM To: tom@greatgetawaystv.com Subject: fishing @ standard rock Dear Mr.
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