Marriotts Jacket

by **Nystagmus** on October 6th, 2006, 7:16 pm

Hi all,

Long time since I've posted here. This is going out to the older users of this site as you youngin's probably will have no idea what I'm talking about. (Well, I'm sure you know what a jacket is but I don't know how much you will remember about old uniforms used at the park before you were born.)

Anyways, in the 80's and early 90's, Great America ride operators used to have those black/navy blue jackets with the golden fleece lining. I tried to get one years ago when I heard that SFGAm wardobe was selling them but I didn't get to them in time. (Yes, this was during the time that I worked at the park.)

Needless to say, I am trying to locate one that I can buy. I know they are hard to come by because they were kept at the park and employees weren't supposed to take them home. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to help me find one of these jackets? I've posted in the want ads but have had no luck so far.

Thanks!

by **zjohn1988** on October 7th, 2006, 12:27 am

I can get you the current one....

by **[jonrev]** on October 7th, 2006, 12:43 am

Try asking at GREATAMERICAparks.com. Someone should have one since most of their forum members are former Marriott's workers.

by **Nystagmus** on October 7th, 2006, 8:51 am

Thanks zjohn, but seeing as I worked there when they rolled out the new uniforms, I already have 2 of the newer ones.

And to Jon R, thanks for that, too! I stroll over there.

by **andyvball93** on October 7th, 2006, 10:57 pm

Guess what this is proably off topic.... My sister has a marriott's tang top

by **viperchick85** on October 8th, 2006, 6:23 am

Perhaps Ebay would have what you're looking for, or maybe even a thrift shop in Gurnee.

by **Nystagmus** on October 8th, 2006, 2:00 pm

eBay: Tried it. Problem is that most auctions are listed for 7 days. I am not on eBay everyday...okay that's a lie. But anyways, I'm not always looking every 7 days for what I want.

Thrift Stores: Tried them. All of them. I've gone to the stores in Zion, Mundelein, Gurnee, Waukegan, Evanston and the ones thereabout.

Now I know how Indiana Jones must have felt. At least he didn't have to pay for what he wanted, lol.

by **viperchick85** on October 8th, 2006, 5:30 pm

Bummer...some ebay items are for less than 7 days and some are even up to two weeks, its pretty much up to the seller.

Maybe you could put a want ad in the paper?

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