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| (...) I would vote for (a) or (b). I'm thinking cheap and informal since we don't really have much in the way of experience doing public displays. I'm making the assumption that we're coming into this late in the game. Maybe next year we could be a (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
| | | | | Re: Mini moonbase, anyone?
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| (...) Yep, the main thing that appeals to me about micro is that (I imagine) it requires less time and parts than building at minifig scale. Trust me, I don't plan to put more than a few hours into it, and the result will probably suck, but I trust (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Mini moonbase, anyone?
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| (...) That sounds like fun! I've been looking for a small project to work on recently, and this looks like a good one. I'm at least going to start working on one, even if I don't end up being able to attend. -Joel (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Mini moonbase, anyone?
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| (...) A lego display? I know we've had people show up informally and show such off, but we might. Let me email Rose and see what's possible. Which would you prefer: a) An area, like a hall table, where people would walk by and see it? b) An event on (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
| | | | | Re: Mini moonbase, anyone?
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| (...) They wouldn't by any chance be interested in having a Lego display would they? We were just discussing something like that at the last get-together.... As to the mini-moonbase, I think it's cool but I'm not sure I'll have anything together by (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
| | | | | Re: Mini moonbase, anyone?
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| (...) Hey, that sounds really cool. I'm rather drawn by the smaller scale of it all. But it kinda depends on when during September - first weekend I'm helping to run Tacticon, third weekend I'm helping to run Nan Desu Kan. Interestingly enough, in (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
| | | | | Mini moonbase, anyone?
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| Hi guys, I know most of you are into space. I don't have very much space gear, but I did pick up a lunar baseplate at a garage sale the other day, and have been itching to find some use for it. Then, just today, I came across the (URL) mini-moonbase (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
| | | | | meeting time, date and location needed
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| Okay, lets start off by setting up a date, time, and meeting location. Since the BrickBros live in Chandler (According to the paper) and I live in Scottsdale we should try to meet somewhere in between. Any on in Tempe? Coffee, soda, food that is a (...) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.az)
| | | | | Gold Bricks/Pick-A-Brick in MD
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| I just picked up the DUPLO tub with gold bricks at (URL) Be Beep> in Severna Park. They also had the DUPLO bucket and the LEGO tub with gold bricks. Unfortunately, Be Beep has taken down their (URL) Pick-A-Brick section>. The person I spoke with (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.md.bal, FTX)
| | | | | Re: ARIZONA BUILDERS
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| (...) Okay posting to a posting is bad, but I would want to add a diver section to any display that we would have. Just made some serious buys over Diver sets. L. (20 years ago, 13-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.az, lugnet.loc.us.az.phx)
| | | | | Re: ARIZONA BUILDERS
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| Why not. The more we can get the more potential people we can get to join. Larry (20 years ago, 13-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.az, lugnet.loc.us.az.phx)
| | | | | Re: ARIZONA BUILDERS
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| (...) Brian and I (and our Dad if AZLUG will include trains) would love to become a part of an Arizona club, and as you can guess, our collection is quite large. We have a lot we could offer. We have webspace we can share, we can give club member (...) (20 years ago, 12-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.az, lugnet.loc.us.az.phx)
| | | | | Re: ARIZONA BUILDERS
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| (...) Hey Jason, I want to get a group started. Maybe we just need to get a few people to go to a location (Toy Store or a mall), where there are children. We could set up a display of different sets and then see if we can get any parents to come (...) (20 years ago, 12-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.az, lugnet.loc.us.az.phx)
| | | | | Re: ARIZONA BUILDERS
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| Hi folks, New to the area from the Pacific NW. I'm just getting into building again, building mostly planes for my kids. I used to be a huge Lego fanatic growing up, so it is actually kind of fun building the planes for the kids (just wish I could (...) (20 years ago, 11-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.az, lugnet.loc.us.az.phx)
| | | | | [Press Release] Fall BayLUG Meeting
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| VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please do not call or email the Museum of American Heritage with questions about memberships, mailing lists, coupons, or contests. BayLUG has not provided this information to the museum. Please contact me with all questions, (...) (20 years ago, 11-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.sacbb)
| | | | | no TexLUG Austin meeting this coming Sunday 8/14
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| Folks, There will not be an Austin TexLUG meeting this coming Sunday. I'll be at BrickFest in DC this weekend, and I'm still arranging new reservations for the room at the library. Plan on our next meeting for Sunday, September 11, 2005. (I will (...) (20 years ago, 11-Aug-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
| | | | | August 28th, not Re: SanDLUG meeting July 28th
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| Oops! Make that August 28th, not July 28th. My bad. (...) (20 years ago, 10-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.us.sandlug, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.org.us.lugola, FTX)
| | | | | MichLUG Meeting Report and Long over-due CHoB report
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| Meeting Report MichLUG members got together for a meeting on Saturday, July 23rd. (3 URLs) Meeting Report> Chicago House of Bricks Report House of Bricks was a blast! Three days of LEGO filled goodness. Unfortunately things got (URL) really busy> (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.events.houseofbricks, FTX)
| | | | | NMRA National Train Show - Interview of MichLTC Participants
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| I didn't have the pleasure to attend the NMRA National Train Show in Cincinnati, but many MichLUG members did. I've interview a few of those members to create an intriguing report. (URL) Read the Interviews/Report>. Also lots of pictures from Jim (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX) !
| | | | | CLB & NILTC take part in the National Trust Celebration
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| In cooperation with LEGO®, Wonderworks, and the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust, members of CLB and NILTC volunteered to help 'LEGO day'-- a family building event held in Oak Park, Illinois. A great time was had by everyone. (URL) Ken Nagel (...) (20 years ago, 8-Aug-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX)
| | | | | Helping Paul Unpack His Lego :-)
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| This is a general call to anyone in the Ann Arbor area to come help Paul, Jenn, and little Ian unpack their moving truck (including Lego) upon arrival in Ann Arbor (not much stuff, really). Can be in the evening; will get pizza delivery for dinner (...) (20 years ago, 4-Aug-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: Mid-TN Lug?
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| Hey guys! I'm glad to see a lot of people interested in reviving Tennlug, I know I am! But I've been quite busy with a lot of other things, and I am curently going to Brickfest05 :D E-mail me if you want at Justin@harveynet.nu Or maybe we all could (...) (20 years ago, 4-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.tn.nas)
| | | | | Re: PromoBricks.com needs your help! (Pictures of Lego stores)
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| (...) (Breezes through Lego's pictures (URL) what's the deal with Illinois? They've got "Woodfield, IL" and "Schaumburg, IL" as two different stores, despite the fact that they point to the same store! (Woodfield looks like it immediately bounces (...) (20 years ago, 3-Aug-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.de)
| | | | | Re: PromoBricks.com needs your help! (Pictures of Lego stores)
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| Mark, You can find pictures of most of the store fronts on the LEGO.com site using the store locator. Of course these pictures are property of LEGO.com but if you asked nicely they might let you use them for your site....never hurts to ask. jt (...) (20 years ago, 3-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.de, FTX)
| | | | | Re: PromoBricks.com needs your help! (Pictures of Lego stores)
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| (...) It is probably worth mentioning that some malls do not allow pictures to be taken inside the mall, and even if some malls do allow them, individual stores can still say no. I know this from experience. Russell BayLUG/BayLTC (20 years ago, 3-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.de, FTX)
| | | | | PromoBricks.com needs your help! (Pictures of Lego stores)
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| Hello everybody! While I was checking out the newest Lego store in Ontario, CA (ok, getting the opening bricks would be a better term) I thought it would be nice to try to get a basic picture of the front of each Lego store that has issued a (...) (20 years ago, 3-Aug-05, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.fl.orl, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.de, FTX)
| | | | | Re: 2005 Lego Store Locations?
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| (...) Looks like last year was a fluke ;) I came across this news story about a new Lego store in Ontario Mills dated yesterday. (URL) LEGO outlet debuts at Ontario Mills ONTARIO - The LEGO Group, one of the world's best-known toy manufacturers, (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jul-05, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, FTX)
| | | | | Re: I'm here! But I can't join CoLUG.
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| (...) (URL) that doesn't work, drop Soren an e-mail. -Duane (20 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
| | | | | I'm here! But I can't join CoLUG.
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| Hi all — I arrived last week to my new home in Fort Collins (in the Woodridge area, near Harmony and Taft Hill). Much of our stuff is still in boxes, and you can barely walk through the living room, but I do (finally) have internet access, which is (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
| | | | | TexLUG Austin 7/10 meeting report
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| Folks, Attending the 7/10 TexLUG Austin meeting were: Danny Diaz Clendon Gibson Laura Hayden James Loftus David Perdue Ed Southerland Tim Rueger and others Ed brought his latest custom minifigs in a scene from Legend of Zelda. He also showed his (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
| | | | | GFLTC NOT at GATS Clearwater this weekend...
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| GFLTC News, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club (GFLTC) will NOT be displaying at the Great American Train Show (GATS) this weekend (July 16-17, 2005) in Clearwater, Florida. We were just recently informed that they do not have space for us in their (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
| | | | | Re: Mid-TN Lug?
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| (...) Just ran across the Nashville link on groups. I have been active in MSLTC and will be moving to Nashville area in May (job change). I'd love to get together some time for diner and discuss establishing a club. I'm through Nashville usually two (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.us.tn.nas)
| | | | | BrickFest is less then one month away!
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| BrickFest 2005 Washington, DC AUGUST 12-14 You don't want to miss the Best Three Days of LEGO fandom! 30 days from today, Pre-Registration ends July 27th. (URL) Build LEGO moments with new acquaintances, meet community members from all over the (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.org, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.build, lugnet.events, lugnet.people, FTX) !!
| | | | | MichLUG Meeting on Sat, July 23rd in Saline, MI
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| Description: Show off creations, check out creations by others, and talk about upcoming events. Guests are always welcome, if you are interested in joining MichLUG or just want to hang out and talk about LEGO. (There will be some club business (...) (20 years ago, 13-Jul-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, FTX)
| | | | | Looking For Parade Float Ideas
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| I am thinking of constructing a parade entry out of Legos on a 4 wheeled cart. I have a year until the parade to come up with ideas & implementation. The intention of this post is to solicit any suggestions you may have. I believe that there has to (...) (20 years ago, 11-Jul-05, to lugnet.loc.us)
| | | | | SCLTC opens at the Orange County Fair!
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| The Southern California LEGO Train Club's first ever run at the at 2005 Orange County Fair begins today. SCLTC is providing four separate attractions consisting of two displays and two building events: A train layout A flag building record attempt (...) (20 years ago, 8-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
| | | | | SCLTC Goes Red, White, and Blue (200,000 times)!
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| SCLTC will manage the construction of the world's largest United States flag made entirely of LEGO bricks at the 2005 Orange County Fair. Members of the public are invited to participate in this record breaking attempt to create a flag 12 feet long (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.town, FTX) !
| | | | | TexLUG Austin meeting Sunday 7/10
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| Folks, Come on by the next Austin TexLUG meeting Sunday, July 10. Bring your latest creations, or share some tips on where you've gotten good deals lately - Target is putting Lego on clearance up in Dallas, hopefully the same is true here in Austin. (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
| | | | | NMRA show in 1 week!!
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| In exactly 7 days, no less than 70 AFOLs will begin construction on the ILTCO layout at the National Train Show of the National Model Railroad Association. The NTS will be held in the Cinergy center in Cincinnati, OH. Address: 525 Elm Street, (...) (20 years ago, 29-Jun-05, to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.oh)
| | | | | Re: Where to go in Washington area?
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| The previous posts mentioned some of the many historical attractions around the area. If you are interested in more natural scenery, Great Falls Park <link (URL) (about an hour west of DC) and Shenandoah National Park <link (URL) (about two hours (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.us.dc, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Any LUG in the Albuquerque area?
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| There used to be. Back in 2002, two other AFOL's and I started one up. We met a few times and for various personal reasons on each person's part, we sort of drifted apart. Every now and then I come across these guys in a LUGNET post or on an instant (...) (20 years ago, 26-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.us.nm)
| | | | | Re: Any LUG in the Albuquerque area?
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| Howdy, It seems about time we start up a NMLUG. I've been stuck in a dark ages since undergrad (about 6 years now!), and its time to get out of the slump. A local LUG would be great motivation for getting building again! Any interest for setting one (...) (20 years ago, 25-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.us.nm)
| | | | | Re: Where to go in Washington area?
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| Lenny gave excellent suggestions on places to visit. If you have transportation, such as a rental car, you should also visit George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, (URL), historic Williamsburg, the colonial capitol of Virginia (URL) and Jamestown, (...) (20 years ago, 24-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.us.dc, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Where to go in Washington area?
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| (...) Washington DC is a beautiful part of the country. There are many other beautiful parts of the country (remember - the USA is roughly the size of Europe), but I'd recommend staying in DC. DC has tons upon tons of museums, libraries, and (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.us.dc)
| | | | | Where to go in Washington area?
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| After attending BrickFest I intend to stay about two weeks in the US. I'm from the Netherlands, don't know the Washington area and don't have any specific plans yet. My question is what location in the wider area around Washington you would (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.md)
| | | | | Re: Kind of quiet....
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| (...) Snip (...) Hi Joe, I'm sorry, I had missed your other post asking if there were any adult LEGO fans in the Fort Collins area. I currently live just North of Fort Collins, but I work there, as well as doing most of my shopping, etc. there. I've (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Kind of quiet....
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| (...) Welcome. We do get together, although it is rather infrequent. You'll have to let us know when you get settled in. That sounds like a good reason to have another get together. :-) -Duane (20 years ago, 22-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Kind of quiet....
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| (...) Sorry to be replying to such an old thread, but it seems an appropriate way to introduce myself. I'm moving to Ft. Collins in a couple of weeks, and I'll be looking for other ALEs to meet with. I've already pestered a few of you by email, by (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
| | | | | It's coming (new hint daily)
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| Hi- SCLTC is up to something big. We will post a hint daily. You are invited to guess what we are doing. If, by chance, you know what we're doing, then it would not be a guess for you to respond here. Have fun! -Ted Michon SCLTC (20 years ago, 19-Jun-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.town, FTX) !
| | | | | BrickNebula PodCast #6: Sun Stroke
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| I am pleased to announce the (URL) BrickNebula> PodCast, (URL) Episode 6: Sun Stroke> In our latest podcast, we both suffer from sun stroke... Oh, and we ramble on about LEGO deals... and a few other things before our Skype connection disintegrates (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.oh.col, FTX)
| | | | | TexLUG Austin 6/12 meeting report; sumo contest results
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| Folks, Attending the 6/12 Texlug Austin meeting were: Kurt Baty David Perdue Lee Rahe Tim Rueger and many assorted others (see below) We held the first TexLUG Austin Lego Mindstorms Sumo Robotics contest. About twenty people were in attendance, from (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jun-05, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | KCCUSA Summer Block Party
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| (URL) 5 statues together>> As promised in this (URL) teaser> thread... I am happy to (at long last) announce that Milton Train Works™ has been, as overall contractor, with significant help from members of MichLUG, working in partnership with (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jun-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mosaic, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains, lugnet.aquazone, FTX) !!
| | | | | Cliffton Castle
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| Hi all, I present Cliffton Castle: (URL) (pic=link to gallery) deeplinks at bottom of post : ) Cliffton Castle, known locally as the 'Castle of Three Trees' (all right, there are six trees if you want to be picky...), is an outpost of the great (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jun-05, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.us.in, FTX) !!
| | | | | Michiana-LUG - Meeting & Table Building Party - Saturday, June 11th, 2005
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| To All, Michiana-LUG is having a meeting and table building party at Scott Sanburn's house on Saturday, June 11th, 2005. Here are the details: When: Saturday, June 11th. 2005 Time: 9:00AM EST - ? Place: Scott Sanburn's House Address: 55752 Wild Game (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jun-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.michiana-lug, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | BayLTC in Danville!
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| For Immediate Release Contact: Russell Clark rclark@telis.org 408.605.5412 (cell) SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA - The Bay Area LEGO Train Club (BayLTC) is pleased to announce that we will be displaying at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley in Danville, (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jun-05, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.sacbb, lugnet.western, lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
| | | | | Re: Me, Myself, and The Brick
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| (...) Paul, glad to hear you're coming. Please consider getting involved with MichLUG. We're a pretty active club, about 2 dozen members, with several dedicated spacers in our ranks including Rick Hallman, Trevor Pruden, and others. There's also a (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jun-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Mall of America PaB
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| I've got a co-worker that will be visiting the Mall of America soon... Does anyone know what the current selection of parts/colors sold in the Mall of America Pick-A-Brick? Thanks! --Mike. (20 years ago, 2-Jun-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.loc.us.mn)
| | | | | TexLUG Austin meeting Sunday 6/12 - Sumo Contest!
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| Folks, Come on by the next Austin TexLUG meeting Sunday, June 12. We'll be holding our Lego Mindstorms Robotic Sumo Contest, so bring your 'bot(s) and we'll see whose machine reigns supreme! Or come by to cheer on the competitors and catch some ABS (...) (20 years ago, 2-Jun-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
| | | | | ILTCO at the National NMRA convention in Cincinnati, July 2005
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| ILTCO would like to invite everyone to come see the largest LEGO train layout ever (~50 x 70 feet, or well over 15 x 20 meters) at the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) National Train Show, July 7-9, 2005 in Cincinnati!!!! The show is open (...) (20 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.town) !!
| | | | | Call for MOCs at Bricks for Brains' First Annual Brick Bash
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| This is a bit of a repost, because the date changed. For those of you who don't already know, I present educational hands-on LEGO® building exhibits at museums, schools, etc. The Web site for this work is at (URL). I'm holding my first annual Brick (...) (20 years ago, 1-Jun-05, to lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.edu, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.oh.tol, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Delaware LTC interest?
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| (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-05, to lugnet.loc.us.de)
| | | | | Report from DelVaLUG meeting on May 21st
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| Well gang, The meeting on May 21st went very well. Jeff, Tim, and I met up at the Lego store in Bridgewater, Nj. We moved on from there to the Lego store in the Rockaway mall. Throughout the travels we discussed upcoming events such as Brickfest and (...) (20 years ago, 23-May-05, to lugnet.loc.us.pa)
| | | | | BrickNebula Episode 4 Podcast: Interview With A Space Paparazzi!
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| I am pleased to announce the (URL) BrickNebula> PodCast, (URL) Episode 4: Inteview with a Space Paparazzi!> In our latest podcast, we interview Joe Meno (Mr. Space Paparazzi! himself) about his newest projects, his MOCs, & his exciting LEGO life. (...) (20 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.oh.col, FTX)
| | | | | IndyLUG 500 Festival pics
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| IndyLUG's again produced a display at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Kids Day on May 15, 2005. Once they are moderated, you can find my pictures of it at (URL) about the image quality. Some were taken by an inexperienced photographer, some by a (...) (20 years ago, 20-May-05, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.loc.us.in)
| | | | | May Colug Meeting
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| The next gathering will be at my house, Sunday, May 29th at 5:30. If you are interested in coming or need directions, please let me know. -Duane (20 years ago, 19-May-05, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
| | | | | Re: GardenSLUG Meeting - May 15th 2005
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| Good meeting, nice to see everyone. We built cool stuff too. e (20 years ago, 16-May-05, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
| | | | | BrickFest Hotel info
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| I’m please to announce that arrangements have been finalized with the Hilton Arlington & Towers. 950 N. Stafford Street, Arlington VA 22203 located just 0.6 Miles from GMU. Hilton Arlington & Towers has a block of guestrooms reserved for BrickFest (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org, FTX)
| | | | | [Press Release] Summer BayLUG Meeting
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| For Immediate Release Contact: Russell Clark rclark@telis.org 408.605.5412 (cell) SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA - The Bay Area LEGO Users Group (BayLUG) is pleased to announce the details of our upcoming Summer Meeting. The meeting will be held on (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-05, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sac, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.sacbb)
| | | | | WAMALUG meeting Saturday, May 14
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| Saturday, May 14, 10:00am If you're in the area and you have a chance just stop in, join us! What to expect; Planning and building for the June event and BrickFest Show and tell of MOCs and all things LEGO Welcome new guests News from the LEGO (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-05, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.dc)
| | | | | TexLUG Austin 5/8 meeting report
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| All, Attending the 5/8 Texlug Austin meeting were: Kurt Baty Ed Southerland Tim Rueger A low-key meeting this time (the weather was highly inclement, and it was Mother's Day), but we still had a fine time. Ed brought a neat minifig forestman with a (...) (20 years ago, 11-May-05, to lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
| | | | | Correction to DelVaLUG meeting date....
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| When I posted the meeting for this month, I mistakenly stated that the meeting will be on May 14th at 2:00pm... The correct date is May 21st at 2:00pm. I apologize for any inconvenience. - Jim F. (20 years ago, 10-May-05, to lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.org.us.delvalug)
| | | | | BrickNebula Episode 3 Podcast: BSG and video games
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| I am pleased to announce the (URL) BrickNebula> PodCast, (URL) 3: BSG and Star Wars videogame> In our latest podcast, Mike C. & I talk about the new Battle Star Galactica... and LEGO. We talk a little bit about Sci-Fi that has shaped our views and (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.oh.col, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Next DelVaLUG Meeting....
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| (...) I suppose there could be, I just thought we were getting together to have fun and chat about all things Lego. But I suppose we could discuss upcoming events that the club is goign to do :) - Jim F. (20 years ago, 6-May-05, to lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.org.us.delvalug)
| | | | | Re: Next DelVaLUG Meeting....
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| (...) Oh high exalted one, is there an agenda for this fine gathering? PITA Jeff (20 years ago, 5-May-05, to lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.org.us.delvalug)
| | | | | Next DelVaLUG Meeting....
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| Just wanted to let you know that we will be having a meeting at the Lego store in Bridgewater, NJ at 2:00pm on May 14th, 2005!! Thanks, Jim F. (20 years ago, 5-May-05, to lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.org.us.delvalug)
| | | | | GardenSLUG Meeting - May 15th 2005
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| The Next meeting will be 15 May 2005 (week after Mom’s Day), at Patty’s in Rockaway. (post a request for more info or contact via email) * Talk about Brick Fest * Build * Talk * Share MOCs * Timmy & Jar Jar! * Build some more!! Anytime after 4pm til (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
| | | | | TexLUG Austin meeting Sunday 5/8
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| Folks, Come on by the next Austin TexLUG meeting this coming Sunday. (And yes, it *is* on Mother's Day. Show your Mom you love her by getting out of the house for a couple hours!) Particulars are below. If you have a creation to show, bring it. We (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
| | | | | [USA-Minneapolis] Bulk brick benefit sale for Brian Kelly's son
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| As Dean posted earlier, Brian Kelly would like to sell off his bulk Lego collection to help cover medical expenses for his newborn son Joshua, who required open heart surgery shortly after his recent birth. What: "Pick-a-brick" style sale of (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-05, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
| | | | | Re: A Grest Star Wars Weekend!
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| (...) Actually there were 4 R2D2s. The park had recently replaced the LEGO R2D2 at the front. And one of the tech guys at the park decided to retrofit the old one with RC control and motors of the feet and head. Most of the old figures in the park (...) (20 years ago, 2-May-05, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.us.sandlug, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, FTX)
| | | | | Chicago House of Bricks 2005 - Castle Awards
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| I'm pleased to announce that we will be giving away awards (and prizes!) in the following categories for the castle room. Best Vignette Best Small Detail Best Medieval House Best of Show - Castle A team of judges will examine all the creations on (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.events.houseofbricks, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.castle, lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
| | | | | NELUG Meeting
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| Hello all, NELUG is planning to get together this coming Thursday May 5th. We will meet at about 6:00 PM at the LEGO store in the Burlington Mall in Burlington Massachusetts, and we will head out for dinner at the Macarroni Grill at about 7:30 PM. (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.loc.us.vt)
| | | | | BrickNebula PodCast, Episode 2: British Invasion
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| Announcing (URL) BrickNebula> PodCast, (URL) Episode 2: British Invasion> In our 2nd podcast, Dave & I talk about British Sci-Fi... and LEGO. We felt before the wave of Star Wars media hype, we'd do a podcast dedicated to release of the (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.oh.col, FTX)
| | | | | More ISD Building Fun...
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| I just received this note from a colleague at LEGOLAND California. Personally, I'm wondering if the West Coast AFOLs have the chops to beat the always impressive NELUG... :) ==== LEGOLAND California needs Rebel Recruits! During the weekend of April (...) (20 years ago, 26-Apr-05, to lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.lego.announce, lugnet.lego, lugnet.org.us.sandlug, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, FTX)
| | | | | Indy AFOL Knights win ISD building tournament @ Celebration III
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| LEGO had a booth at Star Wars Celebration III this past weekend in Indianapolis. One of the activities that they had there was an Imperial Star Destroyer speed build tournament. Eight teams (4 Jedi, 4 Sith) of ten people each competed in a (...) (20 years ago, 25-Apr-05, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, FTX) !
| | | | | Re: Mid-TN Lug?
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| (...) Hello Gene! Sorry for the delay in this post, there's not much traffic around this area. I'm located north of Nashville, in White House. There are a few others in Nashville that I know of, but have not spoken to in some time. It seems as if (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-05, to lugnet.loc.us.tn.nas)
| | | | | Free MINI at TRU
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| I stopped by the TRU in Wilbraham last night and they had the new SW E3 sets in. (Is this old news?) They also had a promotion of a free 6965 MINI Tie Interceptor with the purchace of SW sets of $14.99 or more. It was the perfect excuse to pick up (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, FTX)
| | | | | Call for MOCs at Bricks for Brains Fund Raiser
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| Greetings to all Michigan and Ohio LEGO builders! Bricks For Brains is the name of my educational work. I present educational, hands-on LEGO building exhibits. Information abuot my work is avialable at my Web site: (URL) am holding my first annual (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.oh.tol)
| | | | | Coming in October: NWBrickCon 2005
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| NWBrickCon 2005, a convention in the Pacific Northwest for Adult Fans of Lego, will take place October 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2005, in Seattle. All AFOLs are invited. This will be the fourth annual NWBrickCon. Planned highlights include: * MOCs * public (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-05, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.wa.tac, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.us.id, lugnet.loc.us.or, lugnet.loc.us.or.por, lugnet.org.us.smart, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.ca.viclug) !!
| | | | | MichLUG April Meeting Report and Pictures - Vigs, Space, Town, Train, & More!
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| (3 URLs) On Saturday, April 16th, MichLUG members got together in DeWitt, Michigan to talk, share creations and have fun. We also had a small vignette contest. (URL) Meeting Report and More Pictures!> Jason Spears | (URL) MichLUG> | (URL) House of (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, FTX)
| | | | | DixieLUG and NGLTC at FFL on Saturday April 23, 2005
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| (URL) DixieLUG>, (URL) NGLTC>, and others will be displaying at the (URL) FIRST LEGO League> National Championship Event this Saturday at the (URL) Georgia World Congress Center> in (URL) Atlanta, GA>. We will be set up in the lobby/foyer area of (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.loc.us.ga.atl, lugnet.org.us.dixielug, FTX)
| | | | | Exploring the Universe Display at the National Air and Space Museum, April 16th
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| Hi all, WAMALUG and NCLUG were asked to display at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC for Universe Day, which fell on Saturday April 16th. Members from both WAMALUG and NCLUG brought in Moonbase modules, (URL) spacecraft (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.nc, FTX) !
| | | | | Re: Mid-TN Lug?
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| (...) I know of a few people that live in the Clarksville, Tennessee area. That may be a bit far away from your area as they probably don't have their licenses yet. ;) I was in Clarksville for 2 1/2 years about 4 years ago (due to full time active (...) (20 years ago, 17-Apr-05, to lugnet.loc.us.tn.nas)
| | | | | Mid-TN Lug?
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| I have been a lurker for almost three years, more or less since my son was born. I still have a mass collection and would love to get together with some local folks to chat LEGO, share ideas, swap needed pieces, etc. There was mention of a Lug for (...) (20 years ago, 16-Apr-05, to lugnet.loc.us.tn.nas)
| | | | | BrickNebula PodCast
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| Announcing (URL) BrickNebula> PodCast, (URL) Episode 1: Star Wars & LEGO>. David Lukens & myself have been tossing around the idea of starting a space/LEGO podcast to help us launch the BrickNebula web-site. With the new Star Wars LEGO sets being (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.oh.col, FTX)
| | | | | Lego Users of Central New York (LUCNY) to show at Finger Lakes RailFair
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| For the third consecutive year, the Lego Users of Central New York (LUCNY) will have a working LEGO® Train layout at the Finger Lakes RailFair. The event is sponsored by the Cornell Railroad Historical Society, and the Cornell Chapter of the (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.loc.us.ny.uti, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.trains.org)
| | | | | Exploring the Universe Display with WAMALUG at the National Air and Space Museum, April 16th
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| Hi all, WAMALUG (Washington and Metro area LUG), along with members from NCLUG (North Carolina LUG) and other LEGO builders will be involved with the National Air and Space Museum with Exploring the Universe Family Day: (URL) You can find the (...) (20 years ago, 12-Apr-05, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.wv, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, FTX)
| | | | | Buzz, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket!
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| That's right, Buzz in minifig form! (URL) The only thing I wanted to add was his Converse high-tops... John Riley MS in Materials Science, May 2005 (20 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.sports, FTX)
| | | | | NGLTC past weekend at Greenberg Toy & Train Show
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| This past weekend (April 9,10) the North Georgia LEGO Train Club (NGLTC) presented a layout at the Atlanta Greenberg Toy & Train show. Our layout was a 20'x25' layout including a kids play area and (URL) Rail Racers> set up. This was one our most (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ga, FTX)
| | | | | Re: In Tampa (Temple Terrace, technically) FL
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| (...) If only I weren't five hours north of you guys. It would be a grand old time. Oh yes, a [grand] {old} time. -Lenny (who is in Tallahassee, FL. See, if you're looking at Florida, notice how it is shaped like a gun. The western portion would be (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.tam)
| | | | | In Tampa (Temple Terrace, technically) FL
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| I'm in Tampa on business till Thursday 14 April 2005. If you'd like to get together, drop me a line, or talk to Robin W, he and I are already talking offline about trying to get together Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday... Posted to Tampa, St Pete and (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-05, to lugnet.loc.us.fl.tam, lugnet.loc.us.fl.stp, lugnet.loc.us.fl)
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