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(...) Do you think you could provide info on how you made that cool pinball machine and that cool juke box? (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build)
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... now has its own webpage. Details can be seen at (URL) better picture of the completed model (that many of you have seen) is forthcoming. LMKWYT -Tom McD. when replying, when catering to a discerning crowd, bacon & cheese flavored frosting should (...) (24 years ago, 11-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains, lugnet.publish, lugnet.build) !
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| | Re: I'll be in SF Aug 26 - 30
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(...) Definitely ThirstyBear for the Tapas, then. Italian?? Take your pick, but I prefer Grazie 2000 (North Beach) and Cafe Riggio (Geary Blvd.) And Buca di Beppo (family style) for large parties. True Mexican?? Again, take your pick. There are lots (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Does 2 tours per day, probably filled up - usually you have to reserve at least 2 months in advance. (...) Never been there - I'll try it out tonight (...) Advantage is location nearest to Moscone Center (...) Haven't tried this either. Maybe (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) C & W should be arriving any day now. I'm goign to try and get them to take a picture on the Lego cable car at FAO Schwarz SF Maybe Tuesday dinner? Paul (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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"Mike Poindexter" <lego@poindexter.cc> wrote in message news:Fz37Aw.Jz7@lugnet.com... (...) to (...) both, (...) my (...) It won't hurt you...its only a daggit!! :-) I'll say, seeing peoples' reactions as we carried that sucker around Legoland was (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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"Paul Sinasohn" <bearitone@my-deja.com> wrote in message news:Fz357y.7Ht@lugnet.com... (...) I'm generally open to anything, although I usually avoid seafood when traveling. I've had a couple of extremely embarrassing allergic reactions, the origin (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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"Benz, Mark" <Mark.Benz@BroadVision.com> wrote in message news:FB90BFF591F3D31...ion.com... (...) Bingo! Airfare is only $168 (from Baltimore) + FF upgrades to 1st class, cheap hotel rooms... leaves lotso room for fine dining on the expense report. (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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"Paul Sinasohn" <bearitone@my-deja.com> wrote in message news:Fz354L.6BK@lugnet.com... (...) could (...) I won't be getting in until 7:00 pm on Saturday. I'll be with my boss (just the two of us attending) so I probably won't have any free time, (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Keep it. No big deal. I have another. Paul (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Okay, Zonker. You asked for it(literally). What I did during summer vacation..err scratch that. Why I want to display? My answer is this: Personal pride, education and Inspiration. Around 5 or so my parents bought me a set of used Legos from a (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Why do we (BAYLTC) want to display?
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Why we build? Why we display? Great thread. Zonker is right, it's important that you know WHY you want to do something so that you get the most out of it. Mike wrote a great response which I mostly snipped One short interjection... (...) Mike's (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains.org)
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TRAINS, TRAINS, TRAINS!!! Sorry - I just had to say that. I don't have a problem with having other displays, but that just isn't where much of my interest is. I would like to do a nice Star Wars display, like NELUG had, but I don't have time for (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Royal Exchange is still around. Jack's has lots of micros on tap.... Never been to Crustacean - I go to the Pacific Cafe out on California & 33rd Paul S (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I don't think Lulu' is THAT expensive.. Also, There used to be a place called the royal exchange over on California by Tadich grill, but that was many years ago... I would also highly recommend Crustacean (Asian/Seafood) at California and Polk, but (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Mark meant to write 5th & Folsom.....Fulton is out in the western part of the city. Lulu's is (IMHO) overpriced. Way overpriced. What kind of food would you want to try? Paul Sinasohn, SF Native (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Just a half block east of Moscone is ThirstyBear brewing, a decent brewpub, serving Tapas as its main food effort. Further away, and just OK, is the SF location of Gordon Biersch brewing. Also serves dinner, but rather yuppie. Embarcadero @ Harrison (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Gordon Biersh (brewpub) on Embarcadero right under the Bay Bridge Lulu's (not a brewpub but SUPER) and only block from Moscone at about 5th & Fulton, make reservations. mark (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I'll be in San Francisco Saturday 26-Aug through Wednesday 30-Aug at the Seybold Conference (Moscone Center). I'll be with my boss most of the time so I don't expect to have a whole lot of free time. Is anyone attending the conference? Maybe we (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Why do we want to display?
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(Here he goes again...) No, seriously! The first/last show was a train display. But, most of the BayLTC members are also BayLUG members. In fact, a significant percentage of our BayLUG members are BayLTC members. But are we only interested in doing (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf) !
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| | Thank You's (was Re: NMRA 2000 Successful)
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(...) definately (...) They definitely fit well in Traindom, either stationery, or as a railcar. I hafta admit though that at 16 wide, it would make an interesting Lego train car :-) (...) <snip> (...) Mike, let me just say thank you for all the (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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(...) I have to agree. That diner made my jaw drop to the floor. I have seen previous attempts and they have all been ok. This one, however, takes the cake. I love the way the rounded corners blend in for the perfect diner shape. I am currently (...) (24 years ago, 10-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: NMRA 2000 Successful
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I will not have any tracks enter the station. The tracks will come across outside the station, which will allow me to move the station much easier. Come to think of it now, I might want to just slide the back out another 32 studs and see how it (...) (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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I sympathize with your "end-of-station" pondering. I graveled with that issue for my mere two story monorail track as the front transitioned to the side, then on to the back. How many parallel tracks will enter your station? Any thoughts on the (...) (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | RE: Booth monitors (look and feel)
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OK, But they're on sale for $12 right now. m (...) (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Plus, we never want to give the impression that we are from Lego. Wearing the Lego Logo on shirts might give that impression. On the other hand if we wear a club logo then we can get away displaying signs that advertise Lego. Or at least its a (...) (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Lego doesn't make them big enough. Paul S (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I was planning on a one-foot square base with a socket for the pole. Paul S (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Hi, Of course we could just buy (or otherwise obtain) shirts from ...LEGO... Oh yah, they sell them too. and have our own logo embroidered on them etc... m (...) (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Actually, that station is part of the 2001 Train Series. ;-) Mike Reinhard "Ben" Beneke <r.beneke@tu-bs.de> wrote in message news:Fz0KGy.M1n@lugnet.com... (...) came (...) been (...) get (...) (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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(...) Great pictures Mike! Thanks for sharing them with us. I guess a lot of people have taken more views on the buildings (georgeous station!) than on the rolling stock... Leg Godt! Ben (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: General NMRA Comments
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(...) I've got a better idea, which would make it much more noticable and unique - wooden frame with plexiglas on each side - that way, people would see it reversed and just HAVE to come over to see the other side ;-) And you could still make the (...) (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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WOW, the NMRA show has made for a big thread. Speaking of thread... Shirts/Hats/etc. I vote for shirts. I agree with Tom M.--shirts are more readily identifiable at a distance, and all the same color is appropriate too. If you mix and match, no one (...) (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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"Christopher Masi" <cmasi@cmasi.chem.tulane.edu> wrote in message news:3990A5E2.AD78A8...ane.edu... (...) your (...) definately (...) [ ... snipped ... ] I agree with Chris' statements - when I saw the Diner my immediate reaction was "Wow, why (...) (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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(...) Some bracing, say five or six good thick wire-ties, could be wound around a module leg inside the booth. Small holes could be drilled into the triangular parts of the leg so that the ties won't slide up and down. What kind of base will it (...) (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) From Roger Rothhaar and myself, thanks for the compliment! :-) It was a lot of fun to build. -Tom McD. (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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(...) I hate to say it like this, but if it's a color that no one else is likely to wear, or that is a bit more eye-catching, it's more readily identifiable by several magnitudes. Yet I'm not saying that we dress up like "Hot Dog On A Stick" (...) (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) The only problems with that are that a) we don't necessarily know the size of the layout in advance, and that kind of banner is a pain to adjust b) The plastic vertical support poles would require bracing, and would be easily knocked over by (...) (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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How about a sign supported by plastic 1 or 1-1/2"pipe going diagonally from corner to corner about 10-12 feet up with a cloth banner. Fred's logo sign could replace the lame bag I brought. Mark (...) (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) You rock dude! I'm wondering if Fred's Lego sign can be used in some way too.. maybe behind plexiglass in place of a section of skirting. -Tom McD. (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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