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In lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny, Avishai Gebler wrote:
> Greetings-
>
> I'm newish to this AFOL business, and have never been part of a LUG. I would
> love to meet with the other talented builders I know are in and around the area.
>
> Given the lack of recent posting within this region, I assume there is not much
> going on in the community sense around the area at the moment.
>
> Am I wrong in this regard, and if I'm not, can we make it so I'm wrong?
>
> - Avishai
Hi Avishai,
There are a number of AFOL's in and around NYC, but gatherings are few and far
between, unfortunately. A few of us met a couple of times over the past few
years or so as NYCLUG but it never got off the ground or amounted to more than a
couple of fun meetings.
If you are interested in arranging something send me a private email and maybe
we can get a group together for a meet and greet and see what comes of it.
Best,
Jonathan
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In lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny, Elroy Davis wrote:
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You might try GardenSLUG in New
Jersey. They are probably the closest to you.
NELUG is a fun group, but we’re a bit north of you. :)
-Elroy
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I’m actually from the Boston area, but I go to school in New York. Though, I
suppose if i’m ever home for an extended period of time I’ll come check y’all
out.
-- Avishai
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In lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny, Avishai Gebler wrote:
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Greetings-
I’m newish to this AFOL business, and have never been part of a LUG. I would
love to meet with the other talented builders I know are in and around the
area.
Given the lack of recent posting within this region, I assume there is not
much going on in the community sense around the area at the moment.
Am I wrong in this regard, and if I’m not, can we make it so I’m wrong?
- Avishai
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You might try GardenSLUG in New
Jersey. They are probably the closest to you.
NELUG is a fun group, but we’re a bit north of you. :)
-Elroy
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Greetings-
I'm newish to this AFOL business, and have never been part of a LUG. I would
love to meet with the other talented builders I know are in and around the area.
Given the lack of recent posting within this region, I assume there is not much
going on in the community sense around the area at the moment.
Am I wrong in this regard, and if I'm not, can we make it so I'm wrong?
- Avishai
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In lugnet.loc.us.ny, Ed McGlynn wrote:
> Honestly, we get many requests for shows and displays throughout the year, but
> our membership just hasn't diversified/grown enough to cover the broad Central
> and Western New York area. We have a core group that can't stretch that thinly
> at the moment. If I can assist NELUG or others with the pursuit of a permanent
> layout at the museum, please let me know.
>
> Just thought I'd follow up here.
>
> Ed
> LUCNY
Ed,
On a similar note, if you ever get requests for any upstate New York events that
might need manpower, let me know. Though I'm a NELUGer (NELUGite?), I'm
probably as close to New York as I am to most of the NELUG events (I'm in
southwestern Vermont). I actually drive about 3 hours to most of our events, so
a 3 to 4 hour drive isn't out of the question for me.
My daughter and I actually visited the LUCNY layout at a show in Syracuse (I
think) a couple of years back. I was busy keeping an eye on her so I didn't get
a chance to introduce myself.
-Elroy
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In lugnet.loc.us.ny, Chris Phillips wrote:
> In lugnet.loc.us.ny, Jim Foulds wrote:
> > > Although we aren't located in New York, NELUG has a band of trainheads in
> > > western Massachusetts (and the surrounding colonies) who might be interested in
> > > helping out. I have posted to the club's newsgroup to see if there is any
> > > interest.
> > >
> > > Do you know if they are trying to set up a permanent layout using their own
> > > brick, or would this be a temporary (privately-owned) display? Any other
> > > details you could provide on what they are trying to accomplish or what
> > > timeframe (start date and duration of display) would be very helpful.
> >
> >
> > The layout would only be for a weekend, on March 17-18, 2007, so it woul d
> > only be a temporary layout using privately own collections. Based on my contact
> > with the Toy musem if someone were interested, there are many opportunities with
> > the museum so there might be a possibility of setting up a permanent display.
> >
> > What I'm looking for is someone to take over this project. I have too much
> > going on right now, but this seems like a good opportunity to grow into
> > something more, so I really don't want the community to miss it.
> >
> > In regards to the other suggestions, I already tried ILTCO and LUCNY without
> > success so I posted to lugnet in hopes of getting someone's attention.
>
> Jim,
>
> I posted this to the NELUG list. The general consensus so far is that this is a
> long distance for us. Our nearest member is over 4 hours from Rochester, and
> most of us are more than 6 hours away. This means that a temporary display
> (setup + manning the layout + teardown) would be unrealistic for us, especially
> on such a short timeframe. Some members are interested in supporting a
> permanent layout for the museum, since we presumably wouldn't have to be on-site
> to babysit the layout.
>
> Feel free to put the museum in touch with us (send them to www.nelug.org, or you
> could give them my e-mail address) if you think they might want to pursue this
> with us, but I'd hate to "take ownership" of this project from you since we
> cannot commit enough resources to do a private layout there in March.
>
> I am x-posting this to rtlToronto, because they are probably the closest LUG to
> the Rochester area, and they may be able to help.
>
> This looks like a great opportunity, and it would be a shame to let it get away.
I believe I was in contact with Jim before this event, and LUCNY couldn't get
the manpower to staff it that weekend. The museum is a great venue, and I live
only a half-hour or so away from it, but most of our members are over 2 hours
away, and weren't available anyway. I couldn't swing it myself.
Honestly, we get many requests for shows and displays throughout the year, but
our membership just hasn't diversified/grown enough to cover the broad Central
and Western New York area. We have a core group that can't stretch that thinly
at the moment. If I can assist NELUG or others with the pursuit of a permanent
layout at the museum, please let me know.
Just thought I'd follow up here.
Ed
LUCNY
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Hi, everybody...
Sorry for the last-minute message... I’m going to be doing an event at FAO
Schwarz with some LEGO Master Builders next weekend, and after the show we’ll
need some people to help break down what we create. (See
here for an example of
the event... Same idea, different model.)
We need a total of 10 people (we have 5 already) to basically sort bricks for
about 2-3 hours on Sunday night around 8pm at FAO in Midtown. You’d each be
given a $50 S&H gift certificate for your help.
Would any of you be able to help? Or do you know of other local AFOL folks that
could also come?
I’m going to need to know pretty soon -- by this Monday! -- or else TLG will
have to go another route for some volunteers. Feel free to either post or
e-mail back.
Sean
--------------------
Sean Kenney
LEGO Certified Professional
http://www.seankenney.com
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I was asked by Rock Soup to display one of my Quads for the Iconic Art Show held
in LITM - curated by John Ruddy.
Stop by LITM on Newark Ave, just off Grove St. and see the Art of Jersey City’s
most Iconic Artists.
See the full Gallery - Click the image
Legomaster
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In lugnet.loc.us.ny, Jim Foulds wrote:
> > Although we aren't located in New York, NELUG has a band of trainheads in
> > western Massachusetts (and the surrounding colonies) who might be interested in
> > helping out. I have posted to the club's newsgroup to see if there is any
> > interest.
> >
> > Do you know if they are trying to set up a permanent layout using their own
> > brick, or would this be a temporary (privately-owned) display? Any other
> > details you could provide on what they are trying to accomplish or what
> > timeframe (start date and duration of display) would be very helpful.
>
>
> The layout would only be for a weekend, on March 17-18, 2007, so it woul d
> only be a temporary layout using privately own collections. Based on my contact
> with the Toy musem if someone were interested, there are many opportunities with
> the museum so there might be a possibility of setting up a permanent display.
>
> What I'm looking for is someone to take over this project. I have too much
> going on right now, but this seems like a good opportunity to grow into
> something more, so I really don't want the community to miss it.
>
> In regards to the other suggestions, I already tried ILTCO and LUCNY without
> success so I posted to lugnet in hopes of getting someone's attention.
Jim,
I posted this to the NELUG list. The general consensus so far is that this is a
long distance for us. Our nearest member is over 4 hours from Rochester, and
most of us are more than 6 hours away. This means that a temporary display
(setup + manning the layout + teardown) would be unrealistic for us, especially
on such a short timeframe. Some members are interested in supporting a
permanent layout for the museum, since we presumably wouldn't have to be on-site
to babysit the layout.
Feel free to put the museum in touch with us (send them to www.nelug.org, or you
could give them my e-mail address) if you think they might want to pursue this
with us, but I'd hate to "take ownership" of this project from you since we
cannot commit enough resources to do a private layout there in March.
I am x-posting this to rtlToronto, because they are probably the closest LUG to
the Rochester area, and they may be able to help.
This looks like a great opportunity, and it would be a shame to let it get away.
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