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Mark LaRue <Splotchthegreat@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:Fyy7q3.CDr@lugnet.com... (...) with a (...) and (...) should (...) and (...) seemed (...) Several (...) Also, (...) secure (...) fold (...) The other tables will bolt together, but as I (...) (24 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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David K. Z. Harris <ba-lego@cinnamon.com> wrote in message news:v03130306b5b4e1...12.115]... (...) Sorry, Zonker, but I just can't live without a remote control of some sort in my hands. :-) (...) I belive I have 2 8 switch remotes with variable (...) (24 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Public Thank You for our NMRA show supporters
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David K. Z. Harris <ba-lego@cinnamon.com> wrote in message news:v03130304b5b4d7...12.115]... (...) People who came down were: Aaron Hines (from Modesto) Paul Sinasohn - TWICE - Thanks Paul Tom McDonald Tim Courtney - Stayed for many days - paid for (...) (24 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I think alot of the inside room and table problems will be solved with a standardization of tables. If they are all the same general length, width and heigth not only can the planning be completely layout based, but set up should be faster. I know (...) (24 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I know I can't name everyone, but I'm going to shoot for 80%, and count on others to chip in with the rest of the names. Module Builders (OK, so we didn't get to use them this time, but a bunch of folks tried to help make it happen, and that's (...) (24 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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X-10 power control. We had a wireless remote control to turn two outlets on or off. These controlled the track controllers for both loops (ckt. 1) and the power to the rotating doggie atop the Spamcake Diner (ckt. 2). Oddly, the RF remote was (...) (24 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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These comments were heard from comments from adult train enthusiasts who visited our display, and might make for good talking point, or maybe be incorporated into another handout flyer... There has got to be some more whimsey in this hobby. (We (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I have your handout acrylic thingy, your bag...and a gift from the NMRA folks for your help with the handouts. When/how would you like to hand these off? -Z- -- Zonker Harris (zonkerh@corp.webtv.net, zonker@gnac.com) GNAC Broadband Network (...) (24 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: NMRA show (the first of many?)
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(...) No such thing - I consistently moved sets to the inside edges of the modules, and if the kids couldn't climb on each other, they'd have their parents lift them up to get it. I have no problem with kids PLAYING with the Lego. It's the (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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John Gerlach says: (...) <snip> (...) I have to agree with this. I don't like the idea of plexiglas. After all, they are LEGO toys! I think if you have something that you don't want the kids to play with, keep it out of reach. I for one love to be (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | NMRA 2000 Successful
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Well, the show was both stressful and successful. Many positive comments and it looks like we have a good amount of momentum to go on. We even came across a Lego Train Fan who knew nothing of Lugnet or BayLUG, but had been building Lego Train MOCs (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug) !
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(...) When the GMLTC displayed at the 1999 NMRA show in St. Paul, we received nothing but support from the "real" model railroaders. They would ask questions, make comments, point out mistakes (yea, we're not perfect!), and seemed genuinely (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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While I could only be there on Thursday, before the show actually opened, I knew just from the comments I heard from other contributors that it was going to be a hit. I am available to help on the Hayward show and can commit (or be committed). I (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I think a september meeting is a fine idea, as well as something in between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I am available the weekends of the 9th & 10th and the 23rd and 24th. If these dont work out for others, I can change my schedule as long as we do (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Another "future" point that Mike & I talked about: a "drive-in" featuring a laptop showing a looping presentation of LUGNET train MOCs. This file could easily be created as a Powerpoint "pack & go" executable - it could even run on my Jornada 820, (...) (24 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains.org)
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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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(...) 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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| | Re: NMRA show (the first of many?)
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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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| | Re: NMRA show (the first of many?)
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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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