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I think we should build on the NMRA momentum and have a September meeting. We should have at least one train layout going, plus as much other really impressive stuff as can be brought. We should cross-post the date to the Bay Area (or general) model (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: NMRA show (the first of many?)
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(...) It depends on the date; I'm producing the West Coast A Cappella Summit on Nov 18/19, so that weekend is out. (...) I will volunteer for the Hayward event; I don't mind talking all day, either. We can figure out what to say.... I have enough (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains.org)
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In lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, "David K. Z. Harris" <zonker@gnac.com> writes: Sniped (...) Centinnial Hall is only about 1 mile from my home. (...) snip (...) I could commit to helping. (...) snip My weekend did not turn out at all like I wanted and so, (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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"David K. Z. Harris" <ba-lego@cinnamon.com> wrote in message news:v03130302b5b3f8...8.55.3]... (...) Looks like you guys had a great time. I didn't see any of Mike's modules in the shots, I take it they weren't finished in time? I really wish more (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | NMRA show (the first of many?)
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Well, the NMRA show is now behind us. Kudoes to GMLTC and PNLTC who paved the way for LEGO Train Clubs (even if they have set the bar *very high* for those that folllow them.;-). Many 'regulars' from the NMRA circuit remembered them, and commented (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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We haven't picked a date, and we probably should. What dates are good/bad for everyone? September would fit into the "quarterly" schedule, leaving us to try to have a winter meeting between Thanksgiving and Christmas. We had two meetings last year, (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Not wanting to leave folks names out; Friday, Fred Yokel visited, and Tom McDonald helped me with the booth duty all day (Big Help!), while Tom Stangle showed up in the afternoon to bring in his freight warehouse. Saturday, Mike came in early with (...) (24 years ago, 6-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) These are the ones we have to keep eagle eyes out for Sat/Sun, or we'll be rebuilding a LOT of displays. Putting the freight train on the outside is a better idea, as we'll run it slower, so a derail shouldn't hurt as much (and it keeps my (...) (24 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I'll be showing up at the hall by 9am. Can someone bring in some plastic tablecloth (very lightweight, solid color(s) please.) I'll bring the staple gun, and a staple remover. ;-) ** We have a 50' perimeter, more if we want to overlap a bit, to get (...) (24 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | RE: NMRA info, Handouts??
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That is for the NMRA convention. Admission to the Nat'l Train show, simultaneous, but different venue is $8 per day. The $2 is a discount off the $14 2 day train show only ticket. Mark (...) (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Janet Graff writes: > I looked at the conference web page and admission is $100 (+$34 membership). > I wanted to come by > and see the layouts one one day but that admission price is too steep for > me. However if there is > a $2 coupon...seriously (...) (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | My new e-mail address
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Hey all, Fed up with all the random disconnects from Concentric, I have switched ISP's. My new e-mail address is: xenobuzz@onemain.com See you at the next meet! Dave -- "There is no end, no beginning. There is only the infinite passion of life." (...) (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Janet, The admission price is for another group of people attending the show. Use this url first: (URL) do a search on Convention Center, click on the National Model Railroad Association link and you'll get the information you need. (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Janet, The admission price is for another group of people attending the show. Use this url first: (URL) do a search on Convention Center, click on the National Model Railroad Association you'll get the information you need. (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I looked at the conference web page and admission is $100 (+$34 membership). I wanted to come by and see the layouts one one day but that admission price is too steep for me. However if there is a $2 coupon...seriously is there some cheaper one day (...) (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Do you folks have some sort of 'skirting' to go around the tables? If not, find someplace that sells 'el cheapo' plastic tablecloths (party supply store? Wal-Mart??) and use them. They won't cost too much, and it will help add a 'professional' (...) (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: NMRA Layout update (Thu. p.m.)
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Hi, guys...I just looked at Yifun's pictures (Thanks, Yifun) and I'm wonderign what happened to the built-up modules that we worked on? I have 3 pieces so far - the engine from 4565, an old (small) battery car (boxcar style) from 4.5V era, and my (...) (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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No, I meant clay bricks to prop the low tables up to the right height ;-) If any of you early guys can bring a bunch of 2x4s bricks for under the table legs, that should work fine. They can handle the weight of the table. Just bring some cardboard (...) (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: NMRA Layout update (Thu. p.m.)
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I just posted the pictures I took for the layout stuff: (URL) have tomorrow off, so I will be dropping off 3 32x32 and 5 16x32 blue baseplate around 9am. and probably stay awhile if anyone need help on stuff. Do we need clay or something? Tom (...) (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | NMRA Layout update (Thu. p.m.)
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Tom McDonald, Mike P., and Look below the update for specific messages! ___...___ We are booth #824, at the junction of halls 1 & 2, next to elevator #3, and parking area S7. Parking is $5 during the work day, $3 in the evening, or $12 for in/out (...) (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: NMRA Handout for Review
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(...) link instead? :-) If not that's cool. ++Lar (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | RE: NMRA Handout for Review
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What is our BAYLUG/BAYLTC's mission? Should I swipe the PNLTC one? I already stole their goals! No time to write a new one and get agreement. Also, No Room to add anything! Wait until you see the page! Mark (...) (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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No Mission Statement? (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Hi Zonker, I deleted the "its not". The thanks only refers to text stolen for the handout, not general assistance like module design. Added "custom" before designed. Want to point out that it is all Lego, and just the track and motors are used in a (...) (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) How about "These are custom-built models, only the motors, doors, and windows are stock."? (...) Can we omit "It's not.", and just leave the invitation? ;-) (...) Maybe these are "goals" (instead of "strive to")? (...) ... (...) Thanks "to" (...) (24 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | RE: NMRA Handout for Review
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Here it is without the powerpoint formatting, as LUGNET will not accept it with it: S.F. Bay Area Lego Users Group and S.F Bay Area Lego Train Club Welcome to our Layout Exhibit National Train Show San Jose, CA August 4-6, 2000 Bet you didn't know (...) (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: FW: NMRA info, Handouts??
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(...) I don't think the logo design was ever finalized. I got it when Mike first revealed it. I started using it because I thought the group had agreed it was the official logo. The picture of the car I posted to Brickshelf was a preliminary picture (...) (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I have no information about stats. I was not involved at all in the construction of the modules. I have the BayLTC logo on my web site. I got it when Mike first revealed it. Russell (URL) (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I've seen a logo on the train car, but I think it is at Brickshelf. (Odd that we don't have a copy of it on BayLUG...) The email contact should be members@baylug.org...feel free to point to the member info page (URL) as well as the main page. :-) (...) (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | RE: FW: NMRA info, Handouts??
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Hi, Do you have any stat's I can put into a handout, like how many bricks, track length, etc? Do you want to have a contact person/email? Is there a BayLTC LOGO like on the Baylug website? mark (...) (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Hi Russell, The Ad in MR said the ad was worth $2 off a 2 day ticket. The one day ticket is $8 and a two day is $14, so with the coupon its $12. I have a coupon. If you want I can buy a 2 day pass and give you or someone in the booth the ticket to (...) (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Do you know how much the full admittance price is? And is there any 2-day pass discounts? Russell (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | FW: NMRA info, Handouts??
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Hi all, Yes, I checked out the exhibit hall map online. The location you've got is OUTSTANDING. There will be TONS of traffic. People would kill to have it! Do you have club any Baylug/BALTC handouts!!!!!!!! If you have an old one, email it to me (...) (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: NMRA info (zonker)
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I just spoke with Mark LaRue. Zonker and I will meet him tonight and drop off the tables, legs, a drill and some other items. He will take those to the convention center area on Thursday and will need help setting up the tables, as it is a 2 person (...) (24 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I don't know, but I can't see much of an admittance pass being needed, as long as you are accompanying an exhibitor, as Thursday is only for set-up. The displays aren't open until Friday. If we need a pass, we would get that at the convention center (...) (24 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) question, for people that can show up to help setup stuff, do we have ways to get into the convention center at all? I am across the street from sjc convention center, and would love to help out on setting things up if needed, and so far it (...) (24 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: NMRA info (zonker)
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(...) We have 4 exhibitor passes. Myself, Tom Stangl and Zonker were making modules and buildings to bring, so they were the first ones to get them. While trying to get the modules built, one person, Paul Sinasohn, really did do more than I could (...) (24 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: NMRA info (zonker)
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Mike, Make SURE to pack enough grey bricks for the bridge pylons - for all 12 sections. I basically depleted my entire store building the 6 bridge sections (didn't have much grey to begin with). Also make sure to have a pretty good sketch of how (...) (24 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: NMRA info (zonker)
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It looks like I am picking things up on Wednesday and bringing them to the show of thrusday. I am going to meet Mike, but I am not sure where. I gave him my house address in San Jose, and I can also meet someone at lunch. I work for HP in Mountain (...) (24 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: NMRA info (zonker)
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(...) I have been waiting for the answers to these questions as well. Russell Clark, BayLUG/BayLTC (URL) 39423705 (24 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | NMRA info (zonker)
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OK, I have confirmed that I can have Friday off. I cannot get Thursday. If someone else will be in Friday morning, I can bring the roundhouse with me Friday a.m. (This is not optimal, since I'll need another person to move it.) Dropping it off in (...) (24 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: NMRA Details (zonker)
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(...) I won't be there Thursday to set up, as I have my meeting with a walnut grower and now it appears that I am having a customer who has flown in from Germany who will also be coming by to see me Thursday as well. This looks like it will take up (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: NMRA Details (zonker)
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(...) Probably Thursday, to help Mike set up. I'm not sure I can be there on Friday. I'll try to find out if my brother can watch the setup for the day. If worst comes to worst, I'll call in sick. Paul Sinasohn (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I will also bring 10-12 wagons and 2 locomotives. I can bring some track as well. (I've marked mine with model pain markings under the ties, just in case we wanted to try a mix-and-match at meetings.) I'm planning to bring the digital camera and (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I live in San Jose, have a truck and can get the time off on Thursday. I need a day off anyway. I am available to take everything in and get it started early (8-9 am). On the other hand I DO NOT have a membership to NMRA and really am completely (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I have 18-20 section of straight track that are not nailed down too anything. and ~50-60 curve tracks un-used. If you need them, just holler. I'm also working near the SJC convention center (almost across the street), so although I might not (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Sorry to hear about it. (...) I will be able to be at the show all day on Saturday and Sunday, but I will not be able to help at all during the week. Do we have to be members of the NMRA to get in? I am a member, but I lost my membership card. (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I can help set up Thursday from 3pm onwards, but have no way to transport tables, etc. I will be free Friday about 3pm onwards, and all Sat and Sun. I really have very little track - 8-10 full circles from 4561s, but very little straight track, like (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | NMRA Details
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The final details for the NMRA show are falling into place, but I have had a snag - my grandmother passed away and the funeral along with family issues are taking an even greater toll, so it is unlikely that I will be able to make it up on Friday to (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Building the NMRA Layout
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We can build as late as you can stay awake. (...) Not getting down to the wire - it IS down to the wire. (...) to (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Building the NMRA Layout
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Soooooo, is anyone riding with me, or am I going it alone? Mike, how early do you want me there? (No, I'm not getting up before 6am ;-) (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 29-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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It can go as late as we want, I guess ;-) (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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How late is this building session going? I have a responsibility in the morning, but would love to help. I know it is getting down to the wire. (...) car, (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Building the NMRA Layout
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OK, what's the situation for Sunday, 7/30? Is ANYONE else besides me able to go? If so, who's going? Can we set up carpools of some type (if I take my car, I can only take 1 passenger if I put the other seat back in). I'll go down alone, but I'm (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: BayLUG pages updated...
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(...) Saturday, 9/16 and Saturday, 9/30 are bad days for me. Otherwise, all other Saturdays are good for me, AFAICT. (...) I have seven rolls of film, one from the Mall of America, two from the soccer truck, and four from the Kidvention, all waiting (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I'm flexible for anything after 8/20. The two meetings in December sound good too as a precaution. For those, we might want to try and put themes to them. The reason being is that if we have a train themed meeting, we might not want trains for (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | BayLUG pages updated...
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FYI, I've updated the main page, but I don't think anyone has tried to set a date for the fall meeting yet. I've added a link to the "BayLUG Fests" picture galleries. We need to put some web pages around the pictures, but at least they are linked (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | .... Additional note..
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Oh! And if nayone is interested in these, let me know and I'll pick em up for you.... Matt (24 years ago, 25-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Just a note, At the Petaluma Factory Outlets KayBee Outlet I snagged a few good sets on discount yesterday. Got two Flying Ninja Fortresses for 45% off Got three Wild West Indian Chieftains for $1.96 And Picked up a Time Twisters set (The Time (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Technic & robotics-compatible LEGO ZNAP clearance at TRU
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(...) slight mistake. No 3520's. But I do have access to 3501-4, 3551, 3552(motor), 3571(motor), 3581(with box), 3591(motor). (24 years ago, 25-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Here in San Jose, I have found more than a few TRU that still had many of the 3552, 3571 and 3520. If any one wanted a set they cant find locally, tell me and I will get them for you. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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FYI people, the SV TRU had SOME of the 3552s with the motor and 9V battery box as of a few hours ago. I grabbed 10, left about that many. So if you want motors CHEAP at $9.97 per set, better get down there - who knows if they have more in back or (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Hi...
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Hi Matt, We usually start talking about the next meeting date while we are at the meeting...but a number of our members were absent from the past meeting in June, so we put off the discussion to email...but folks have been busy at work and on (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) north? (...) Hi, Matt, adn welcome! I'm in Oakland, and we have one member in Albany, but you are not the furthest away from the usual Fremont meeting grounds - that honor goes to Mike Poindexter down in Selma in the Valley. If you want to (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Next BayLUG Get-Together in August 1999
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I will also be gone that weekend, so I would appreciate a rescheduling as well Paul Sinasohn bearitone@my-deja.com (...) participate (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Hi...
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Hi! I'm a newbie to LugNet and BayLUG. I think I've talke dot SOMEONE before about the group, but, I was wondering about your upcoming meetings? When? Where? What's done there? I'm in the NORTHERN Bay Area, up in Santa Rosa. Anybody else up this far (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Message from a two-way device
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(...) Never mind the model trains, go visit the Orange Empire Railway Museum and see the real stuff. :) It's a very different experience (from the typical 'museum visit'), very low on presentation and packaging, and very high on see and experience. (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Where to go? Beach. San Diego Wild Animal Park (different than the zoo). Model train layout/museum in Balboa Park. -Tom McD. (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Paul.. You're a week too late! Missed ya there. BTW - I was in town on Sunday night at Tom McD's and was gonna call ya and see if you were up to a get-together, but circumstances put a damper on that possibility. Sorry bout that... -Tim (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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We just got into Carlsbad. What should we see (besides the obvious) Paul Gyugyi (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Next BayLUG Get-Together in August 1999
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I'll be out of town 8/12-13, so I'd prefer another day ;-) 8/19 or 8/26, preferably. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Hey everyone, welcome the new guy, baptized by fire! :-) It probably is a good thing to discuss our next get-together anyway for the Fukaya room, though much thought and energy is being put into the train layout right now. Can you possibly (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
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| | Re: Next BayLUG Get-Together in August 1999
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Opps, I responded to last years message...yes.. I really am new. (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
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(...) I am new, but would love to see it on Saturday August 12th. sowhat usually happens, what is expected of the people that show up and how can I participate better? Mark (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
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| | Building the NMRA Layout
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I got back from the Legoland Kidvention where I saw firsthand the GMLTC layout and am now looking at how much I still have to do and how little time in which to do it. The layout is far from complete. I will be leaving town for a sales trip that (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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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: Request for set pickup at LL Kidvention
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OK - Thanks, Mark (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Request for set pickup at LL Kidvention
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OK - Thanks Eric (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Request for set pickup at LL Kidvention
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Paul Sinasohn writes: > I noticed that tehre are no Model Team sets in the summer catalog. The Potomac > Mills store says LL CA had 5563 (Racing Truck) as recently as a month ago. > So I'm wondering if someone could pick up two of them for me while (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Only the Winter catalouge has EVERYTHING (minus some DUPLO). Model Team sets are only big sellers during the winter, so, unless there is some space, they don't always appear in the Summer catalouge. In other words, S@H still has 5563 and it is (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Request for set pickup at LL Kidvention
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I noticed that tehre are no Model Team sets in the summer catalog. The Potomac Mills store says LL CA had 5563 (Racing Truck) as recently as a month ago. So I'm wondering if someone could pick up two of them for me while at kidvention, if they are (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | BayLTC Train Layout
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Well, it has been some time since I posted, so here is an update: Zonker and Paul Sinasohn just left after both spending the entire day working on modules. We all worked for about 8-9 hours on them and got the equivalent of a little more than one (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jul-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Sale at Gilroy Outlets a Bust for Lego
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(...) Just got back: it's "up to" 70% off "list" on "selected" merchandise, and not all stores are participating. Nothing new, or especially exciting, at the KayBee outlet, in the last couple of weeks. Not in the Lego department, at least: they're (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) A good idea. It won't be ready (read explanation below), but with sentiments I get from TLC, its their park and they probably don't want it sold *there.* That's how I feel at least. That doesn't go to say they're against the CD-ROM, either. If (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) buy (...) Ever since I got the LEGOLAND flyer in the mail two or three days ago and read about this Swap & Brag, I've been thinking THIS might be the answer as to where the LDRAW CD could be sold. What about it? If it can't be sold in the (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Sale This Weekend (7/1/00) at Gilroy Outlets
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A friend who lives in Morgan Hill tells me that there was an ad in the local paper announcing a "70% off sale" at all the Gilroy Outlet Mall stores this weekend. That's all the info that I have: I don't know whether it's on "selected merchandise", (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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| | Re: PNLTC invites participation in world record attempt
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(...) BTW, is there anyone responsible for seeing to it that local press covers the event? --Todd (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea)
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| | Re: Too late for the Kidvention?
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I'm taking a tank car down to Mike's place this weekend, but it isn't marked in any special way. It uses the two balloon halves from 5988 on a 6x16. If I could find my 6x24s, or one of those "sunken" train plates I'd do a double.... Paul Sinasohn (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Well, I wasn't sure if Mike was going to create a BayLTC car or not. And, someone else may have a design for a club car and we could have had a vote as to which one to send. So I guess my car will be the official club car for BayLUG/BayLTC. (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Too late for the Kidvention?
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Wouldn't it be a little strange to have more than one for one club? I won't have time to design one, we might as well go with yours ;-) (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) lugnet.announce,lugn...lugnet.org (...) So, am I the only one submitting a BayLUG car? Russell Clark, BayLUG/BayLTC (URL) 39423705 (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | LDraw at the Kidvention Update
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Hey everybody... Here's an update on the status for LDraw at the Kidvention so far: I sent off the artwork for the banner to the company (FastSigns) today, and they will get back to me soon on approval. Thanks to everyone who donated to make this (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lugola) !
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(...) He he he. I was one of the first 100 people to go through the truck. The guy was giving out the Duplo bricks, but he was also giving out small LEGO bags. Each bag had a poster with a Shell soccer figure polybag stapled to it. It turns out that (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) ho HO! -- not just the brick then. Swingin'!!! (I shouldda scrolled down farther on the big image before asking! :-) --Todd (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Haven't checked it, but I'm going on the principle that clone brands have printed items on their studs, and that we aren't saying 'LEGO' anywhere. I honestly do not believe this will be a problem. Just to be sure, I left Brad Justus a voice (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) No LEGO attire-- just GMLTC shirts and Brickenrocker shirts (for me at least;-) (...) lol I *am* poor, I have printed (and embroidered), and I do have enough to do;-) (...) Oh yeah. -John (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) It works on Mozilla and Netscape 6beta. There is hope. KL (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) I think the 'Brag' portion is probably bringing your MOCs to show them off. ("admire the creative imaginations" etc). J (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) Awesome!! (Say, I wonder if they plan on having security guards to stop the fights. ;-) BTW, could "Brag" mean anything special in that context? Or do they really mean the classic kid "brag" as in to make pompous or boastful statements of (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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We already have GMLTC shirts, through the work of John Neal. He is also working on ID cards for us all to wear, and banners with our logo and url to hang on or above the layout. John is our designated 'public relations' person! I'm really looking (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
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