 | | Weekend of LEGO Pirate Games!
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Hi all, I am in the process of organizing a weekend of playing with LEGO pirate ships in June. I need to gauge interest and begin to collect commitments. I don't have all the details (like a firm date) worked out yet, but here is what I do have. The (...) (24 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.pirates, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.games, lugnet.events)
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| | Wedding Date Announcement
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Todd and I are happy to announce our plans to wed this Spring. On Saturday, April 28th, 2001 in Carlsbad, California, we'll have an informal evening ceremony followed by festivities. Expect peppy music and dancing, fun food, bubbling beverages, and (...) (24 years ago, 17-Feb-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.people) !!
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| | Snowball Express Train Show - Feb 24 & 25
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LEGO Fans, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club will be having a display at the SMRC's (Sarasota Model Railroad Club) Snowball Express Train Show in Manatee County, Florida. The SMRC has this show yearly and ask us to display at the show. This is our (...) (24 years ago, 17-Feb-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl) !
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| | [rtlToronto] Less than a week to rtlToronto7, The Plastic Dust is Normal
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rtlToronto 7: The Plastic Dust is Normal! Saturday February 17th, 2001, 10AM Competitors, 1PM Audience Lillian H Smith Branch, Toronto Public Library 239 College St, Toronto. Just west of St George and east of Spadina. Hi folks, Only one week left (...) (24 years ago, 11-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events)
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| | [rtlToronto] rtlToronto 7 Event on February 17th, 2001
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rtlToronto 7: The Plastic Dust is Normal! Saturday February 17th, 2001, 10AM Competitors, 1PM Audience Lillian H Smith Branch, Toronto Public Library 239 College St, Toronto. Just west of St George and east of Spadina. Hi folks, Only a month till (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: STUDS at Powerhouse!
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(...) Here it is! (URL) on the thumbnails for larger (blurrier) images. If I've missed anything special, let me know and I'll update the report. For more info check out James' post at (URL) . While in FTX mode I've also thrown together a homepage (...) (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.general)
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| | Excursion to the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
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Hi all, A few members of STUDS (the Sydney Lego Users Group) will be visiting the LEGO Action Show at the Powerhouse Museum this Saturday 16 December. We'll be meeting outside the main entrance at 11 am. Any and all interested Lego fans are most (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.events, lugnet.general)
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| | GFLTC at the Great American Train Show - Tampa, Florida
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LEGO Fans, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club will have a display at the Great American Train Show December 16 and 17, 2000 in Tampa, Florida. See you at the show or check out the pictures next week... Robin W. Greater Florida LEGO Train Club (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 12-Dec-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl) !
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| | [rtlToronto] The Plastic Dust is Normal, February 17th, 2001
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The Plastic Dust is Normal: rtlToronto 7 Lego Robotics Event presented by rtlToronto, a Group for Lego Enthusiasts in the Greater Toronto and Southern Ontario Area February 17th, 2001 Toronto Public Library, Lillian H Smith Branch 239 College (...) (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Lego Mindstorms Europe Tour
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(...) I'd like to add that the LEGO MINDSTORMS European "Demo Tour" is continuing through mid-December. You can find the schedule at the German-language LEGO MINDSTORMS website at: (URL) well, Kiernan Mathews Producer, LEGO Direct www.lego.com (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.de, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.nl, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Trains 2000 (Burnaby, BC Canada): Award Won
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Greetings! Today, November 12, 2000, a milestone was reached in the short history (so far) of the Vancouver Lego Club. Today, after a couple months of painstaking planning (as can be attested by the number of posts recently), we debuted at the (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org) !
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| | Chicago LIC Grand Opening?
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Can anyone tell me exactly when the Grand Opening of the Chicago LIC is? I really want to go, but I'd rather not plan my trip on rumors. Does anyone have the stated date from a newspaper or something? (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Vancouver Lego CLub to participate in Train Show Nov 12
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We're pleased to announce that the Vancouver Lego Club will be taking part in "Trains 2000" on Nov 12th at the Cameron Recreation Centre in Burnaby, BC, Canada (9523 Cameron St) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We'll be exhibiting a 16' x 6' lego train (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea) !
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| | Re: 10-28 meeting
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(...) Thanks for rubbing it in... I know I'm short!! ;-) (...) Uhhhhh.... huh. Right. Kill me if I understood the above statement. :-) -Shiri (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.people, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: 10-28 meeting
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"Jude Beaudin" <shiningblade@home.com> wrote in message news:G3M3H7.EEC@lugnet.com... (...) :-) I also noticed that before the picture was taken, he was standing straight up...and leaned in for the picture ;-) But oh well...I wouldn't feel terribly (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.people, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: 10-28 meeting
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(...) (URL) noticed Chris does not hold Tim as close as Shiri. :-) Jude (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.people, lugnet.events)
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| | GFLTC at the Mindstorms Mall Tour last Saturday
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Hi all, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club had a display at the LEGO Mindstorms Mall Tour in St. Petersburg, Florida last Saturday (Nov. 4). We (KK and I) had a great time and had allot of positive feedback from the public and the LEGO people. Here (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl) !
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| | 10-28 meeting
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Hey all, What can I say? It was fun. Tim Courtney, Chris Maddison and I brought some stuff; Suz brought her lego magnets, which were a big hit and sold quite a few. It was nice seeing people again, and meeting others for the first time. Afterwards, (...) (24 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.events)
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| | Brick'n Fun Fest - Orlando, Florida, USA...
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Greetings Florida LEGO Fans, In less then two week the Brick’n Fun Fest kicks off in Orlando, Florida! The home base of the fest is the Greater Florida LEGO Train Club display at the Great American Train Show. We will have our main display plus (...) (24 years ago, 16-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains) !
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| | Re: LegOz 2000.7
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Please trim general from the list of groups now people, this thread doesn't belong there any more. Thanks. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: LegOz 2000.7
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Well, looking at the forecast, I don't think the weather will be good for the BBQ idea :( [though if it improves, I'll make an announcement, probably Sat morning-ish] However, if you want, feel free to roll up early with lunch [There's drinks here, (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, lugnet.general, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: LegOz 2000.7
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Ok, if we have a BBQ - do you want us to bring anything? cheers sue ann (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, lugnet.general, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: LegOz 2000.7
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Hi Ben. A couple of things I'll be bringing: 1. My technic helicopter - no ordinary helicopter, 2. A few other technic sets (constructed) I've acquired lately (seem to be mostly aeronautical), 3. ***** FOR SALE ***** 8299 sub with CD (unopened) (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, lugnet.general, lugnet.events)
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| | LegOz 2000.7
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It's nearly here again...That's right, LegOz 2000.7 is less than one week away. Date: October 8 Location: 31 Benston St Craigieburn [email me for a map/directions] Time: start at 1:00pm finish about 6pm [unless it's likely to be good weather...might (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, lugnet.general, lugnet.events)
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| | GFLTC at the 39th H & R Train Show (Tampa Bay Area of Florida)
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Hi all, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club will have a large display at the H & R Trains Fall Show, October 6-7-8 2000 in Pinellas Park, Florida. The main layout is 25ft long x 3ft deep and the second layout is 16ft x 3ft. The main layout will (...) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl) !
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| | PNLTC/G2K ambassador car apology
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I would like to apologize to those waiting to receive their ambassador cars back from the G2K event sponsored by PNLTC. The busy weeks leading up to G2K caused me to put other bits of my life on hold. After the event I could no longer continue to (...) (24 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PNLTC Breaks World Record for Longest LEGO train track
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(...) train (...) were (...) Actually it was 10. (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Chicago Legofest Photos
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(...) I'll probably start LDrawing the fighter sometime this week... what do you think I should do with the colors? (...) Anyway, TTYL Jameson Robert Gagnepain (URL) #17714608 (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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| | Re: PNLTC Breaks World Record for Longest LEGO train track
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(...) Each regulator was manned (or womanned!) and had to be adjusted as the train navigated awkward curves or went through a stretch where two regulators were both powering it. Don't ask me exactly how many regulators there were- I wasn't paying (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: PNLTC Breaks World Record for Longest LEGO train track
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Just curious, what was the speed regulator set at for the 42 minute run? "Dwayne Towell" <dwayne@teleport.NO.SPAM.com> wrote in message news:Fzq58y.M8K@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | PNLTC Breaks World Record for Longest LEGO train track
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On Saturday, August 19, PNLTC broke the previous record for longest LEGO train track, about 1780 feet. The new world record stands at 3343 feet! It took 42 minutes to travel the distance. Thanks everyone for sending rolling stock and encouragement. (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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(...) I was there today on Friday and a good portion of the setup was complete. Absolutely stunning display! You guys should've seen the CARTONS OF TUBS they had... :) Here are some pictures that I took: (URL) size versions are 640 x 480, and file (...) (24 years ago, 19-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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One small 'nit' to pick: That's not a "suspension" bridge, it's actually a "cable-stayed" bridge. Similar idea, but different implementations. A true suspension bridge would have two (or four) main cables, with vertical 'suspenders' between the main (...) (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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(...) The ZNAP bridge is 22 feet long and is a true suspension bridge. The end pieces are weighted with 20 pounds of pennies each! A big WOW to Wayne for building this monster! _ _ Scott Smallbeck smallbeck@contactics.com (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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(...) Dear LEGO: How much to buy straight track by the case? ( (URL) ) I'm *sure* the GMLTC would be HAPPY to buy a case or two... JohnG, GMLTC (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.lego.direct, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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(...) Cool layout! How long is that SNAP bridge from pillar to pillar? Ben (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | RE: PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Displ ay
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Wow! Thanks for all those pics! Its the only way I'm going to get to see this event. I'm one of the unfortunate PNLTC members that is only attending by proxy... I've got all my stuff going up, but I'm unable to be there in person this weekend. I (...) (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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(...) I think I can make make it! Looking forward to my family's spur of the moment trip from Spokane. (...) I'm only 12, but if there's anything I could do, count me in. My dad has a digital camera if you need it, but it looks like you've allready (...) (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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Today my son and I went to see the PNLTC Track being setup. I've been taking pictures on and off, and have just uploaded them to (URL) people who are interested in seeing a little more detail of what is going on. -- David Schilling (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.or)
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| | Re: PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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Wow! Wow! Wow! That's one BIG layout... Love how you spelled out the club name "PNLTC" in track! Build on... Robin W. GFLTC (...) (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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(...) Lets put it this way, _nearly all_ my straight track is there, and it makes up about 1/8th of the total track needed. (I have 3 full straights, 4 electric cut ones (full), 2 half straights, 1 1/8th striaght and 1 7/8th straight here (...) (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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I think that the web cam is pretty cool! I wish I could be there to help out, but alas, I am stuck at work. I wonder what the record is for longest layout that somebody has at their residence... I know I won't qualify, as my layout isn't even put (...) (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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You asked for pictures--you get pictures. The "train geeks" have done it again--this time you'll be able to watch the show "live" on the web. Point your browsers to (URL) and bookmark the site, then check back whenever you get urge to know what's (...) (24 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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(...) The Vancouver Lego CLub contingent (3 or 4 of us) will be there Friday afternoon and all day Saturday, bringing track, rolling stock and buildings, and willing to help. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Air Market: Limited edition (...) (24 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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Hi Dwayne. I don't have any Train stuff, but I would be glad to come help out and/or shoot some pics with my digital camera. I'll probably shoot some pics anyway :^) LMK if you want some help. I have Friday off work. ~Mark (24 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | NALUG announces Lego train show in Edmonton, Alberta
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Northern Alberta Lego Users Group is pleased to announce our first public Lego show. We will have a Lego train layout at the Greater Edmonton Train Show (GETS), organized by the Edmonton Mainline Model Railroad Fellowship. You will find us among (...) (24 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | PNLTC Presents a Guinness World Record LEGO Train Track Display
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The Pacific Northwest LEGO Train Club presents a Guinness world record LEGO train track display at the Center House in Seattle Washington. The show is open to the public on Friday and Saturday, August 18 and 19, from 10am to 8pm, and on Sunday from (...) (24 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.or) !
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| | Re: Chicago Legofest Photos
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(...) No problem Tim, Sandys not mad(wink) (...) It's an airport with 20 gates (building at fest is just the rough beginning of one of the gates). Terminal will be made out of 3 century skyways and 2 international jetports. (...) (24 years ago, 15-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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| | Re: Chicago Legofest Photos
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"Thomas Main" <main@appstate.edu> wrote in message news:3997FA20.39E91E...ate.edu... (...) Hehe :) A really hilarious thing - Brandon, Chris, Jameson and I are out behind the church after the fest talking. The building is so you can see the main (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: Chicago Legofest Photos
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(...) <snip> (...) Kinda gives a whole new meaning to "First Assembly of God" :) -- Thomas Main main@appstate.edu (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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| | Re: Chicago Legofest Photos
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"Tim Courtney" <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:Fz9sJM.IK0@lugnet.com... (...) Quick note I forgot to add... The chicagofest.jpg group shot, L-R is: Jameson Gagnepain, Zach Hanna, Chris Leach, Greg Howell, Tim Courtney (myself), Brandon (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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| | Chicago Legofest Photos
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Hey everybody!! Just had our Chicago Legofest today, and we had a blast!! In attendance were myself, Brandon Grifford, Jameson Gagnepain, Greg Howell, Jeff Rutt, Chris Leach, Chris's wife (my apologies, her name escapes me), and Zach Hanna. I (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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| | Re: LDraw Kidvention Display Pictures (a little late)
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"Tony Kilaras" <kilaras@speedus.com> wrote in message news:FyM6AJ.3Fn@lugnet.com... (...) The ship belongs to Thomas Michon, no I don't have any other pictures. He's 13, and an international Lego building champion. That ship is EXTREMELY detailed (...) (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: LDraw Kidvention Display Pictures (a little late)
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(...) In this pic: bricksmiths2_ship.jpg you have a ship I've never seen before. Are there any other pics of it available? It looks very interesting. (24 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | LDraw Kidvention Display Pictures (a little late)
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Hey everybody... I just uploaded some pictures of the LDraw Kidvention event to Brickshelf. Check them out: (URL) there isn't that many. I was terribly busy then, and we couldn't get my USB smartmedia drive to work with any of our computers. So I (...) (24 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw) !
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| | Re: Live from Kidvention!!
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(...) Jin is writing a book on Lego Mindstorms for release in Japan, and as far as I understand, instructions for MIBO are in it. His site is at: (URL) (24 years ago, 23-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: Live from Kidvention!!
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Does the term below, 'because of his agreement with the publisher' mean that Jin is writing a book on the construction of MIBO? Man, that would be fantastic. Can you or anyone else confirm whether a book is being written on the subject or not? (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Re: MIBO: First batch of Kidvention Pictures
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(...) [f.u.t. set to legoland.california] It's called Spellbreaker and it's due to open in about a week. John Gramley (24 years ago, 22-Jul-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: MIBO: First batch of Kidvention Pictures
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Rebel Transcanner wrote in message ... (...) the (...) That's the new ride at Legoland California, under construction. I forget what its called, but it has a Fright Knights theme. -Tim (24 years ago, 22-Jul-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: MIBO: First batch of Kidvention Pictures
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Tim Courtney wrote in message ... (...) pictures (...) (URL) the brown overhead track in the background? That looks a lot like the track of the Caprio Batflyer at Kings Island in Cincinatti... Iain (24 years ago, 22-Jul-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: MIBO: First batch of Kidvention Pictures
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Man, that's a lot of turntables! (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events)
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| | MIBO: First batch of Kidvention Pictures
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Here's some pictures of the MIBO we created at Kidvention, plus some pictures of us building him! Enjoy!! (URL) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events) !
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| | Re: ldraw.org Kidvention Thanks
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Are there Any Fotos of the event ? URL ? thanks. See ya Rui Martins (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.cad, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | ldraw.org Kidvention Thanks
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Hey everybody.. I'd like to take the time to thank many people who played a critical role in making the LDraw demonstration at Kidvention a successful event. First off, A HUGE thanks goes out to Lego Direct - Brad Justus, Heidi Bailey, & Heidi's (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.legoland, lugnet.events, lugnet.cad, lugnet.lego.direct)
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| | Re: GMLTC says "Thanks!" to LEGOLAND California
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I just want to follow up John's "Thanks!" with a message of my own thanking the folks at GMLTC for putting on such an awesome display. It was definitely (for me) the best Kidvention extra display/event set up in the park. I'm so happy I had a chance (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | GMLTC says "Thanks!" to LEGOLAND California
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On behalf of all of us in the Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club, THANK YOU for allowing us to display our train layout at Kidvention 2000!! We were treated very well, and we had a great time. All the people we talked to (MCs and 'Guests') seemed to (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Kidvention Legofest?
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(...) Lol...very funny, Mike. :) I just sent out the final notice...4 hours before I'm planning to leave. Here's the jist of the message: Meeting times: 1 pm-LDraw display. 6 pm- East parking lot. Looking for the car with the LUGOLA sign built in (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: Kidvention Legofest?
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(...) I'm going to try and show up also. Here are the finalized details as far as I've heard: Meeting time: Saturday, sometime between opening and closing time Meeting place: Legoland, either the interior or the exterior of the park - Mike. (24 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | LegOz 2000.4 This Sunday
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Just a reminder that LegOz 2000.4 is on this Sunday. Name: LegOz 2000.4 When: Sunday July 16 2000 Where: 31 Benston Street, Craigieburn [1] Time: 12:00 - ? [I belive the SLUGS events have gone till about 6:00, but I don't know how long this will go (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, lugnet.events, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Live from Kidvention!!
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(...) Yes, we have instructions - Jin sent them to me but they can't be redistributed because of his agreement with the publisher. They can only be used for Kidvention. We'll be sure to update you on the status of the MIBO project. -Tim Kidvention (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland)
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That thing is cool! Do you have instructions or pictures to build from? KL (...) :) (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland)
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I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, Tim! Until the LUGOLA meeting around the LDraw display at Kidvention...Build well...and fast! -Dave (URL) of the M-tron Commandos (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland)
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| | Live from Kidvention!!
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Hello everyone! I'm posting to you live from our LDraw and GMLTC train layout display at Legoland California for the Lego Maniac Kidvention. We're having a blast here with the displays talking to people and informing them about the online Lego (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.legoland) !
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(...) Was anyone able to score discount tickets, or any other items to assist those of us who live on the other end of the poverty line from Henry. I have AAA and they offer 10% off but I was hoping for the best deal possible. Comeon Dave you gotta (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Considering I'm leaving for LLC tomorrow, with the Weeks Jambalaya box in the car, I'd like to know WHERE to meet too ;-) I will have email access via my work laptop while I'm down there, but I won't be at the hotel using the laptop much. (...) -- (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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I'll be there, in conjuction with the scheduled LUGOLA meeting (Saturday, July 15th): (URL) think we should finalize the details soon. Meeting time (9:00?), meeting place, carpools, etc. Henry (24 years ago, 11-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: ldraw.org Vinyl Banner Arrived! :)
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(...) D'oh! And Tamy Teed too....sorry bout that!! :) -Tim (24 years ago, 10-Jul-00, to lugnet.events)
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(...) You are coming, right? -Tim (24 years ago, 10-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | ldraw.org Vinyl Banner Arrived! :)
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Hey everybody... The vinyl banner for the ldraw.org Kidvention display just arrived, and it looks GREAT! :) Its something that we can keep around for a long time and reuse at future events - and I'm very happy with what we got. I'd like to take the (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jul-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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If I knew "that people will be spaced out over a few days" I would have been there for such dude! SteveB (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | LegOz 2000.4
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G'day, Just a reminder to everyone that LegOz 2000.4 is nearly here. Important info about it is: Name: LegOz 2000.4 When: Sunday July 16 2000 Where: 31 Benston Street, Craigieburn [1] Time: 12:00 - ? [I belive the SLUGS events have gone till about (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Kidvention: Printing Posters Troubleshooting
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(...) Rather than cropping an edge of the image, I would suggest sampling the resolution down and padding the other edges with white in stead. That way, you don't loose any part of the original image. Fredrik (24 years ago, 9-Jul-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.events)
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| | Kidvention Legofest?
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Hey everybody... Just curious as to if there will be any formal get-together while at Kidvention. I understand that people will be spaced out over a few days. If Friday and Saturday will be big days, we can have something on both of them if possible (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.lugola) !
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| | Re: Kidvention: Printing Posters Troubleshooting
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(...) Its continuous. (...) Dunno. (...) Update on the situation... Mike and I downloaded the manual for it off their site. The max printable width is 13.6", so that's why it cuts off. But, when you select 'center on paper' it offsets it up about (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Kidvention: Printing Posters Troubleshooting
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(...) How much RAM does the printer have for its image buffer? Does it rasterize a whole frame buffer once and then dump the whole image or does it rasterize the image incrementally in swaths? Does the printer pause for a few seconds every inch or (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jul-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.events)
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| | Kidvention: Printing Posters Troubleshooting
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Greetings from California! I'm currently at Mike Poindexter's, and this evening we worked on printing out high quality 17x22 posters on glossy photo paper. I have a slight problem, which I just can't place. I'm planning on giving Suzanne Rich a call (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jul-00, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.events) !
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| | Re: MIBO Instructions and Program?
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(...) I've exchanged email with Jin, and have obtained (not to be redistributed, only for Kidvention use) complete instructions and the programs for MIBO's both RCX bricks. Thanks to everyone who replied via email trying to help out. I'll be posting (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jul-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events) !
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MIBO is a very clever construction. However unless Jin Sato writes a book about it there will be no official instructions (his homepage actually seems to have a picture of a book, although in japanese). See more at: (URL) pictures he has published (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: thanks!
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(...) Yep, and thanks from ldraw.org too. The four of us exhibitors really appreciate the opportunity to come out and demonstrate LDraw to the people attending Kidvention. We hope it will be a success. Thanks! -Tim (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.events)
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On behalf of the GMLTC, Thanks for having us! I'm sure we're going to have a great time, and we hope to represent *all* the train clubs well. JohnG, GMLTC (reach me at gmltc_j1 @ yahoo.com ) (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | thanks!
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I'd like to offer our thanks in advance for all of you who are contributing your inspiration and creativity to the Kidvention, which is kicking off at LEGOLAND in Carlsbad tomorrow. So to the members of LDraw, GMLTC, and BayLUG, thank you -- we hope (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | MIBO Instructions and Program?
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Hey... I've been talking with a representative from Lego about getting parts for a MIBO dog to build at the Kidvention (LDraw display) and she told me that it is possible to obtain them. I sent Jin an email about a week ago and haven't gotten a (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: For Kidvention -- What is LUGNET?!?!
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(...) words, (...) collectible (...) Another thought - print up a bunch of Lugnet buisiness cards and have all the Lugnet folks who _won't_ be working a display cary a bunch. If they are near one of the display, and someone seems very interested, (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: For Kidvention -- What is LUGNET?!?!
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(...) A couple more reasons... * If Castle World were mentioned by name or acronym on the sheet, it would need to be explained what it is. "Train Club" and "Users Group", OTOH, are rather self-explanatory. * The name "Castle World" could cause (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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In lugnet.events, Todd Lehman gives a lot of reasons... <snip> Well <sigh>, I suppose that's understandable. :-) -Shiri (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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| | Re: For Kidvention -- What is LUGNET?!?!
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(...) Well, the phrase "or Train Club" was actually added as a second thought. It first simply had said, "Find or start a LEGO Users Group in your area," but after learning that LEGO is promoting the idea of "LEGO Train Club" on their Kidvention (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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| | Re: For Kidvention -- What is LUGNET?!?!
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In lugnet.events, Todd Lehman writes: [snip] (...) Well this won't be very helpful, but it looks great. I think you hit all the important points. Too bad about the flyers, but I hope the signs draw people. Chris (24 years ago, 1-Jul-00, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Yes, I must second this. One of the best things about Lugnet is, IMO, CW. Now, yes, I'm bias, being a member, but I think it's only fair that something is mentioned on Castle World's behalf... -Chris (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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(...) It's very good, I just have one gripe... ...no mention of CW. I know it's not sponsered by LUGNET, but the fact is it was born and raised here, and still exists mostly within LUGNET's walls. And the fact that you mention the train orgs, but (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.castle.org.cw)
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(...) Here's what the flyer would have looked like -- half a sheet of U.S. Letter Size paper -- 5.5" wide by 8.5" tall: (URL) it would have used a 53 LPI halftone screen, so the grays wouldn't look quite that sharp. Anyway, here's what the color (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.events)
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