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"David K. Z. Harris" <frenezulo@baylug.org> wrote in message news:GC4oxH.F1G@lugnet.com... (...) I (...) as (...) David, Your spine car is beautiful! I really like unusual train configurations (such as shared wheelsets). The detail and realism is (...) (23 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Breaking radio silence...
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Too much work (still pre-IPO, but still hanging on after 5 years!), but I finally made some time to build more improvements on my Spine Car. I added some beds for the SuperTrain 2001 show, but I finally made some time to work on much-needed (and (...) (23 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: So is there any AFOLS living south of Legoland?
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(...) Hi John, Hmmm, sounds good. I will be busy in the AM on the 28th (Legoland, hehe). I will have my son (who is 6) with me that weekend, I am still looking to confirm a babysitter for my 6-month old daughter for this day (this is the key here (...) (23 years ago, 20-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd)
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| | Re: So is there any AFOLS living south of Legoland?
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(...) Mark, So far there is no LUG or LTC exclusively for the San Diego area, but a few of us have recently formed the Southern California Lego Train Club (SCLTC) and as of now the only members are in San Diego county. We haven't a really official (...) (23 years ago, 20-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd)
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| | So is there any AFOLS living south of Legoland?
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I see this group has had no real talk of anything other than Legoland and CB, I take it there is no Lego group for us San Diegans? It would be nice to not hace to drive *so* far to the LA group - but its not like thats in LA, hehe(ok, I am lazy, but (...) (23 years ago, 20-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd)
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| | Emeryville Toys 'R' Toxic
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Last night before practice (mainly because we were an hour early) I stopped by the Toys R Us in Emeryville. (It's on Hollis, in the Ikea area, the shopping center portion closest to the freeway). They have a HUGE overstock of lego still. I was (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | New LUGNET member-looking for others
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I can't believe there hasn't been a post to this group for three years. There must be some other LUGNET members on the Central Coast...so where are you? Matt Gerber (23 years ago, 14-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.slo)
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| | Re: Meeting Protocols?
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"Tom McDonald" <radiotitan@yanospamhoo.com> writes: [snip excellent ASCII art & explanation] (...) I really like the idea of planning the table placement like that. I would like to add one suggestion though: use the tables as a physical barrier to (...) (23 years ago, 13-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Meeting Protocols?
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(...) <snip> The call of the brick.... ;-) The suggestions made all sound good to me, as experience has dictated many of them. One thing that concerns me is if we use the partition segments supplied with the room, we can't see what's going on behind (...) (23 years ago, 12-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Meeting Protocols?
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I agree wholeheartedley with all these suggestions and think they form an excellent starting point to establish some structure in our future meetings. I think it's something we need to work on. I really like Paul's suggestion that we divide the room (...) (23 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Meeting Protocols?
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As I remember, there were moveable doors that could be pulled out to separate Fukaya into 2 rooms. Maybe we could use those during the first half of the day to keep the public out, with a few people out watching the creations while the rest handled (...) (23 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Meeting Protocols?
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(...) [...] I think this is a great suggestion. I also want to echo Mark's idea of sharing the supervision of the models so we don't all have to watch our own stuff all the time, once the public starts coming in. I'm a new member and the last (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Meeting Protocols?
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Hi all, I pretty much agree with Zonker. The Argus postings have listed the hours as 1 to 4 pm. I brought the Duplo last time just so the smaller kids would have something to play with. I do think it was somewhat hidden though by the overabundance (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Old Cali memories
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Hello, I remember when I used to live in SF, I got my first Lego set for my 8th birthday! (actually purchased from a store)My Dad took me to the Macy's in Union Square, I got a Classic Space set (Space Staion with Clear yellow 6x8 plates- forgot the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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| | Meeting Protocols?
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Far be it from me to dictate how the club should be run, since we don't even have formal club leadership. But I did want to share my observations about the recent meeting, as well as to restate some of the ideas that have been voiced over the past (...) (23 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Some ideas for next time
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Hi All, I'm guilty, we arrived late, at about 12 noon. I put up the pennants and pulled up the shades some time after we arrived after unloading as there did not appear to be much "club" business going on. Won't happen again. Mark (...) ---...--- (...) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Some ideas for next time
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(...) The "LEGO" banners and window shades went up around noon, so there was some time before hand, but not enough. I agree that it would be a good idea to post a sign up that says what it is, so passers-by can know. How about something like this: (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Bad timing...
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I feel like I will be a guest when I am finally able to make it to another BayLUG meeting. I had to go to work on Saturday, as my parents were out of town and it fell on me to cover the slack. I missed out on the 8 wide train cars? Man, bummer! Who (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Some ideas for next time
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(...) I believe the doors were open because people were complaining about how hot and stuffy it was in the room. But I agree completely. We should not have any signs out or have the doors open until the members only portion is over. We shouldn't (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | looking for the following people
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If you are one of the following people, please reply to me about your BayLUG memberships. The email addresses I have for you are invalid. Please reply to me by the end of the month or your memberships will be terminated. Chad Paulson, Belmont (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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| | Re: Upcoming Southern California LEGO Users Group Meeting - March 24th!
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In seeing the subject line, I was just thinking that instead of LEGOLA, you could have been Southern California Association of LEGO Addicts.... :-) :-) :-) :-) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca)
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| | Some ideas for next time
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I just wanted to say that I had a great time at the meet. It was great that Larry made it. Special thanks to Dan V. for the great sales and trade stuff. Hopefully I'll be able to project my movie with better results in the winter as it gets dark (...) (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: SD airport <-> Carlsbad driving time?
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I would actually agree with this suggestion. I would say that the drive time to Carlsbad from the Orange County airport is about 50 minutes, but not too much of that is apt to be high traffic. Only about the first 5 miles from the airport tend to (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.legoland.california)
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"mfuss903" <mfuss903@aol.com> wrote in message news:GB1qqL.IHw@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) airport (...) that (...) When I went to LEGOLAND we flew in and out of Orange County (John Wayne Airport). While a little farther than the (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: SD airport <-> Carlsbad driving time?
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(...) Yes, I would say 45+ minutes with _no_ traffic and (and this is *after* you get out of the messy SD airport, that could be a chore in itself). Just hop on the 5 freeway for the entire trip. (...) (weekdays) Mornings = traffic going south into (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: SD airport <-> Carlsbad driving time?
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(...) 30-40 minutes sound right for low traffic times. During rush hour it could take two or three times that long. Rush hour is usually between 7:00 and 9:00am going south and probably 3:30 and 6:00pm heading north. And of course, there are almost (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd)
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| | Re: SD airport <-> Carlsbad driving time?
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Hi Todd, I've only driven that route on the weekends and it takes roughly 30-40 minutes (without traffic). I've heard that traffic can get pretty bad on the weekdays on that stretch. If nobody answers your post, you can try emailing John Gramley, (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd)
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| | SD airport <-> Carlsbad driving time?
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(...) Say, I've been wondering...how much time should I allow for driving between Carlsbad and the San Diego airport and back? I'll be renting a car the last week of April and will be picking some family members and friends up at the airport. I (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd)
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| | 8 Wide Hopper to Debut at Fukaya!
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BE THE FIRST to see the NEW, the STUPENDOUS, the truly ASTOUNDING, 8 WIDE, 2 bay hopper car to debut at BAYLUG Spring meeting! BE AWARE, do NOT be confused by those measly, wimpy, blue, 6 narrow, FOUR wheeled pathetic attempts at rolling stock from (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Parts we need... meeting availablity??
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Hi, Here's some things we need: 3 white goblets 2 grey corner castle wall elements, with stones 8 grey corner castle wall elements, plain 8 white corner castle wall elements, plain 5 white divers corner 1/4 cones What do you guys need? Roger, I have (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | next BayLUG meeting
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I would like to remind everyone about the next BayLUG meeting. We will be back at the Fukaya room at the Fremont library, on March 31, from 10-4. For more info, check out the BayLUG homepage at (2 URLs) for maps/directions... Russell Clark, (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: Guest at the next meeting?
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(...) Sure. LMK when you plan to drop it off, or we can make plans for some other way. BTW, I still have your fuel car and mummy car from the August National Train Show :-) If my wife is home (and I'm not) if you are dropping off, I'll try and (...) (24 years ago, 17-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: Guest at the next meeting?
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(...) DARNIT!!! I leave for New Orleans that afternoon, and can't be at the meeting (again...) I'd like to meet Larry in person, too... Tom, would you be willing to take my Train Contest entry to the meeting to display it? Paul Sinasohn (24 years ago, 17-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Guest at the next meeting?
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Hi all! I've been emailing with Larry Pieniazek, and he says that he might be able to attend some of our next meeting on 3/31. Note that it's not set in stone. It depends on if he can make the time, as he will be here on business in SF. -Tom McD. (24 years ago, 16-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Upcoming Southern California LEGO Users Group Meeting - March 24th!
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We are scheduling a LEGO Users Group Meeting on March 24th! The meeting will be held in between San Diego and Los Angleles (in Mission Viejo). So far, we have at least 12 confirmations from all over the area. For details, check out the (...) (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.us.ca)
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| | LUGOLA Meeting March 24th
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LUGOLA Meeting March 24th Well, its time to get together again to share MOC's, trade, and enjoy LEGO together. This time its at our house in Southern Orange County. Hopefully, we can get some of the "Southerners" to attend. This date was in doubt (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | K-mart sales
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I checked with my local Big K (Sunnyvale, CA) and they don't know anything about a sale on Legos. Maybe it's a regional thing? Anyone seen any good deals in the Bay Area? --Bill. FUT: lugnet.market.shopping (24 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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| | Re: Alpha Team found
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(...) I used to live abiut 2 miles from that TRU!! I was supposed to go back up there this weekend, but the coming rain delayed the trip :( I was just at my local TRU tonight (San Diego, Grossmont) and they were re-sorting the sets they had out, and (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca)
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| | Alpha Team found
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I found set 6773 the Alpha Team Helicopter today at Toys R Us in sunny southern california on Jefferson Blvd in culver city. Not a big fan of transparent neon green (can the alpha team BE more obvious? i mean, it really destroys any intention of (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca)
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| | Clearance Stuff at Super K-Mart
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Hey Y'all: I wanted to post this before bedtime tonight. The Super K-Mart in San Leandro had some items clearanced at about 40-50% off of full retail price. Items to be had were #5975 T-Rex Transport for $31 and #6520 Mobile Outpost for $16, and (...) (24 years ago, 25-Feb-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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