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(...) Great job guys, I'm always amazed at the quality and size of layouts you do with so few people putting it together. jt (21 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Images of GFLTC at the SMRC Show
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Train Fans, The members of the Greater Florida LEGO Train Club had a display and a great time one again at the Sarasota Model Railroad Club Train Show last weekend (Feb 21-22, 2004). The 24 x 16 ft layout had three running train loops and models by (...) (21 years ago, 27-Feb-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.gflug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org) !
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| | Re: GFLTC at 4 shows last Dec 2003 - Images and more...
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(...) This is a standard 'feature' of the GMLTC layout. If someone brings their Lego train, we'll run it! We've found it's a great way to bring a huge smile to the kid's face, and their parents always like it too. Great work as always, GFLTC! JohnG, (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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| | Re: GFLTC at 4 shows last Dec 2003 - Images and more...
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(...) Thanks Larry, The kids area was really no big deal, First off my mother was not to happy to see me leave town for the holidays. So I talk her into coming along, she was great with the kids area. Second, I put to use what I call “K-8 senior” (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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| | Re: GFLTC at 4 shows last Dec 2003 - Images and more...
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(...) Thanks James, I used the same packing, transport and setup system, I used at the GATS JAX/SER NMRA Shows. It worked out well, but next time I hope to have a trailer:) Robin W (21 years ago, 11-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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| | Re: GFLTC at 4 shows last Dec 2003 - Images and more...
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In lugnet.announce, Robin Werner wrote: I'm with JT. Very impressive! That's a lot of shows for only one month given the size of your club... MichLUG/LTC may have actually squeezed out one or two more than that lately (well, if we can count Nov 30th (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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| | Re: GFLTC at 4 shows last Dec 2003 - Images and more...
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(...) Wow! You guys were busy for sure. And I'm amazed that you put out such a elborate layout in Pensacola going solo, most excelent! jt (21 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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| | GFLTC at 4 shows last Dec 2003 - Images and more...
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Wow! That was a December to remember... The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club (GFLTC) survived a train show filled December and here are some images to prove it. All of the shows were great fun and featured numerous MOCs and display methods. Seasonal (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jan-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.gflug, lugnet.castle, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) !
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| | Fares to BrickFest PDX
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Hi All, We are 36 days away from the big event! Just a reminder to those who are traveling from a far... Often the less expensive airplane ticket fares require a 14 day advance purchase. Well we'll be there before you know it! Here's some fares from (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jan-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.gflug, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug) !!
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| | Re: The RobRail Yard at LIC Orlando
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Hey Florida Train Folk (or comparable LUG), I've dropped off the lugnet scene, but i just wanted to pop back in to give you an encouraging word. I'm in florida visiting family for the holidays and went by the orlando LIC. Your display looks great (...) (21 years ago, 29-Dec-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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| | Are there any AFOL's in the Keys? Key West
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Hi guys, Are there any AFOL's in southern Florida / Key West area? I know, I know, the odds are not good. I'll be in Key West from the 12/20 through the 1/5/2004 and would like to meet if anyone is around. Christina Hitchcock LUGNET #226 (21 years ago, 17-Dec-03, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.loc.us.fl.mia, lugnet.loc.us.fl.wpb, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Pictures of GFLTC at GATS Ft. Myers...
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Train Fans, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club had a display at the Great American Train Show in Fort Myers, Florida last weekend (October 18-19, 2003). But as you view the picture keep one thing in mind, none of the other GFLTC members could make (...) (21 years ago, 22-Oct-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug) !
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| | GFLTC at GATS Ft Myers, Florida...
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Hi all, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club will have a layout at the Great American Trains Show (GATS), October 18 and 19, 2003 in Fort Myers, Florida. The 22ft X 15ft layout will feature two main lines of trains, a large yard area, a large (...) (21 years ago, 14-Oct-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | GFLTC at the H & R Show News...
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Train Fans, The members of the Greater Florida LEGO Train Club had a great time one again at the H & R Train Show (www.hrtrains.com). We had the best part of the tent and the weather was great. The crowds were the biggest in years too... Here is a (...) (21 years ago, 8-Oct-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | GFLTC at the H & R Train Show...
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Hi all, For eighth(1) consecutive show the Greater Florida LEGO Train Club is proud to have a display at a H & R Trains Show. The show will take place at the H & R Trains Store in Pinellas Park, Florida October 4, 5 & 6, 2003. See (URL) for more (...) (21 years ago, 30-Sep-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | The RobRail Yard at LIC Orlando
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Well it’s time for the next monthly installment of GFLUG/GFLTC displays at the LEGO® Imagination Center (LIC) in Orlando, Florida. This display features a mix of My Own Creations (MOCs) and available LEGO® World City sets. So here is my new LIC (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX) !
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) let me throw my voice into the mix: I'm a florida guy (Tallahassee, to be specific) - and I think an OrlandoFest would be AWESOME!! I'd totally be willing to do anything I could to make something like this happen. My gramma lives in Orlando, (...) (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) I've just realized that I cannot make it on the 23, so I can't make that weekend either. :( -JHK (21 years ago, 31-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) If Giddens is coming then I KNOW I'm going to go, even if it means crawling there on my hands. -JHK (21 years ago, 22-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) Ya, an event in the south would be attended by me. BRICKSOUTH...mmmm. Free grits for all attendees. (URL) Admiral Giddens <>< (URL) space. (21 years ago, 21-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) Ooh, ooh! I would. I might even be able to nudge my parents into letting me. (I'm Jacksonville-based.) I guess I could start the bare bones of a Space exhibit. :) I believe another Northen-based AFOL- Lenny Hoffman- also exists up here, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) Hmm, that would be harder for me to do :-) That would take 4 vacation days (fly Friday, take off Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). Frank (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) What if it was on the weekend of Nov 22-23? Here is a event plan (just for fun)... (URL) say your coming down to eat with the folks on Thanksgiving. Here is one way it could go down... 1- Drive down Friday 2- Go to the event Saturday (maybe (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) This is certainly the model I'm hoping for. Though, I'm biased since it would mean having a Brickevent practically in my own backyard. (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) I will actually be in Orlando that week but will be heading back up to Amelia Island for turkey with the inlaws on the 27th. So I doubt I could turn around and drive back down for the weekend. These holidays are tricky, for example Brickfest (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) On the other hand, for me, Thanksgiving weekend would make it easier. Why? Well, my mom snowbirds in St. Pete. It would be pretty easy for me to get anywhere in the Tampa bay area, and combine the trip with TG day with my mom. If this is (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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In response to what Robin wrote, but taken away because its general to his post. I think a Lego Fest in Orlando in October or early September is perfect. Unfortunately, rates go up in November and December in preparation for family travel from cold (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) Hey ya, if ever something like that were to happen the dates would have to chosen carefully, good news is if you have family in Florida you could vacation for the Holidays to see your relatives and then swing on by the Lego Event and Party (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? And Greater Mid West Area (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) Right on, that's cool. (...) See that! The guys in Florida Rock! I met people from Florida at Brick Fest, I say to you guys! Make it happen! Florida has many great things to offer. That's what is so great about America. Not to sound elitest, (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.org.us.tennlug)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) It should be noted that is Thanksgiving weekend. (...) I'd be there -- providing it wasn't on Thanksgiving weekend. (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) OK I going to add fuel to the fire... (...) I with you here... April-May hotel/airfare rates are high for spring break Orlando area, but I bet Nov-Dec is not much better. All in all it's Orlando with rooms-o-plenty, always a good deal! (...) (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Are there any AFOL's in Key West?
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I'll be in KW from the 19th - 26th and wanted to meet up if there are any of us in the keys. Christina Hitchcock WAMALUG/WAMALTC (22 years ago, 14-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: The GFLUG/GFLTC Events Weekend...
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(...) I am sad I will miss this fun show-- I enjoyed meeting up with you guys a few years ago on a Spring break trip to FL 2 years ago. We didn't go to FL last year, and this year we don't arrive until the 30th...:-( Sounds like a busy month for the (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | The GFLUG/GFLTC Events Weekend...
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LEGO Fans, The Greater Florida LEGO Users Group and Train Club will have displays and more at the following three events in central Florida on the weekend of March 14-16... Event one is the Spring H & R Trains Show, in Pinellas Park, Florida March (...) (22 years ago, 11-Mar-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug) !
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| | Two weekends of fun (GFLTC at GATS Part)...
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Train Fans, The GFLTC(1) and I had a great time at the Great American Train Show in St. Petersburg, Florida. This was the second weekend of my two weekend LEGO trek(2)! And here are some pictures of the club layout... (URL) here is a movie... (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 28-Feb-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Two weekends of fun (BrickWest Part)...
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Now that I am coming out of two weekends of LEGO events, I would like to say WOW that was a blast! The two-week trek started off with BricksWest in California and ended with GFLTC display at GATS St. Petersburg, Florida. Even with the head cold I (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: A deal on Hogwarts Express
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Wow! I am just now seeing this... I am going to have to check this out. Thanks, Robin W GFLUG (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.tam, lugnet.loc.us.fl.stp, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | GFLTC at GATS this weekend!
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LEGO Train Fans, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club (GFLTC) will have a 18x25 layout at the Great American Train Show, February 22-23, 2003 in St Petersburg, Florida. We will also have a expanded Kids Area with four large play tables. See some (...) (22 years ago, 22-Feb-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | A deal on Hogwarts Express
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[ I'm posting this here, because this is local to one specific place ] If anyone in the Tampa Bay area wants a bunch of Hogwarts Express <set:4708>, the WM SuperCenter in Brooksville (the new one on US-98, just south of the SR-50 bypass) had 65 (...) (22 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.tam, lugnet.loc.us.fl.stp, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: How are lugnet.loc.us... groups being used these days?
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(...) Cool! Well you should say more, I know their has to more folks in Orlando. You could find and make some local frends... (...) Yes, yes! The Greater Florida LEGO Users Group (GFLUG) web site is (URL) and I would be glad to come over to the big (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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