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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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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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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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| | NMRA update (Sat. pm)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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(...) 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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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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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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