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I also favor October 27th. Three months will be a perfect amount of time for me to haunt my local consignment shops for new trading fodder! BTW, thanks to all whom I conducted business with at the meet. I made a little, spent a little, and thought (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | paging Janet Graff!
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Janet, if you are still reading the ba-lego list, please reply to me. The email I have for you is bouncing. (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) This Sunday was very good, but remember how packed the last meeting was, on a Saturday and with the mention in that mornings Argus. (...) I prefer October. (...) I would love to see monthly meetings, but everyone wanted quarterly meetings, so (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I prefer October 27. (...) Holiday meetings haven't really worked in the past... (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I think Sunday worked really well this time, FWIW. Unfortunately I had other commitments so I couldn't stick around as late, but it was pretty busy, and I think that's a good thing. More so than the last meeting (which was a Saturday), I (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Next meeting, Fukaya Dates Advice NEEDED
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Hi Mark, Based on the dates you're showing, my order of preference would be 1- Oct 27th 2- Aug 25th 3- Sept 23rd Greetings, David (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Bigger Shell sets
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(...) I don't know if this is still going to help anyone, but on the way to Fukaya yesterday, we stopped at the Shell station on Stevenson, just up the street from the library, and found several of the larger sets. I bought the convenience store (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | ARGUS Photos Page 2, Local Section Today
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Hi All, In today's Fremont Argus, page 2 are three nice B&W photos from yesterday's meeting. One of Kevin McCall playing in Dans Brick Pile, one of Paul tweaking his loco, and one of the Statue of Liberty. Not Bad! Mark (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Next meeting, Fukaya Dates Advice NEEDED
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Hi, There are no Saturdays in Sept. available. We can have: Saturday August 25th (in a month) Sunday Sept 23rd or Saturday October 27th I'd like to get back on the quarterly schedule of Dec, March, June, Sept etc. so also consider a Holiday Meeting (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Clearance at San Leandro, CA Walmart
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The following sets were on clearance at the San Leandro, CA WalMart Friday night. I'll try to stop off on my way down to Fremont to check status... Set # Price 1356 3.00 Movie Stunt Car?? 1352 23.00 Movie Explosion Set?? 3408 23.00 1355 5.00 Temple (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: What parts do people want on Sunday?
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Hi, We could use some trans light blue corridor walls and corners for our 8 wide vista dome car. Also like some garage door sections. Mark (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: What parts do people want on Sunday?
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(...) I be interested in a couple. (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | What parts do people want on Sunday?
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(...) That being said, I have a ton of the ramps ONLY that I will want to get rid of. Does anyone need any? Anyone want some 5187 garage door packs at $10 each? Limit 3 per person at that price, and ONLY to people that show up and tell me ahead of (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: BayLTC train car in PNLTC layout?
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The car was received 7/11 by Dan Parker. (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Bigger Shell sets
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Speaking of platform packs, I have some, and don't need most of the ramps - does anyone need some? If so, I'll bring them. (I'm keeping the flat platforms, I NEED them). (...) -- | Tom Stangl, iPlanet Web Server Technical Support | Netscape (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | BayLTC train car in PNLTC layout?
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Whoever "owns" the BayLTC car - have you shipped it off to PNLTC for the LLC display in 2 weeks? (URL) not, can you get it to me before that weekend? I'm going to drive down there. -- | Tom Stangl, iPlanet Web Server Technical Support | Netscape (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | next BayLUG meeting
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Just a friendly reminder that the next BayLUG meeting is this Sunday, July 22, from 12-4 at the Fremont Library. For more info check out the web site at (URL) David Simmons, please email me by Saturday. Your email bounces and I need to know if you (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.events)
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| | Bigger Shell sets
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I know a station that has a handful of each of the bigger sets available. If you want one/some for delivery on Sunday, LMK at my spamproofed email address. Details: 1) Baylug club members with paid membership get first priority. 2) I must be paid no (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: Even better picts of Legit Lego Stereo
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Yes, also check out the wristbands(?) that say: "LEGGODT" Also pillow (?) blue and mouse pad (?)red. What also kills me is the use of English on the pages. Mark (...) news:20010718051411....hoo.com... (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Even better picts of Legit Lego Stereo
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And check out the other Lego products - they have some cool tee shirts. https://www.vacuum-r..._lego.html Bryan "Mark Benz" <markdbenz@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:20010718051411....hoo.com... (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Even better picts of Legit Lego Stereo
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Dang! $303 USD (WITHOUT tax) for just a CD player and speakers?? 3W/ch? Yes, it's neat, and I'd like one, but not at that price! And you can still only order it online for Japan, even though it has directions in Japanese AND English?? (...) -- Tom (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.general)
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| | Even better picts of Legit Lego Stereo
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(URL) on all the buttons mark benz (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.general)
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| | Even better picts of Legit Lego Stereo
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(URL) on all the buttons mark benz (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.general)
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| | Fwd: You're probably going to want one of these...
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Looks like a Lego Stereo mark (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: FALL BAYLUG MEETING - WHEN & WHERE
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(...) Not too close to the beginning of the month, because people may have plans for Labor Day weekend. Mid-late September is good. Saturday or Sunday? I don't care much either way. Fukaya is a good location. --Bill. (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | FALL BAYLUG MEETING - WHEN & WHERE
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OK GUYS think ... September? Anybody got another decent site or date preference, or should I rebook Fukayaaa...aaa???? See you Sunday. Mark (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | MANY Rubbermaid storage tubs available
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Hey guys and gals, After a massive reorganization of my collection, I have a big stack of Rubbermaid storage tubs which I no longer need. Would anyone be interested in purchasing some of these? I have three different sizes: 7 gallon - $2 (6 each) 11 (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shell stations with Lego?
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Wait, you mean the one right near El Cam and 85 has the 1256 now??? DANGIT, I hate it when I get a cashier that doesn't understand English well enough, and doesn't even TRY to (which happens a majority of the time at that station). (...) -- Tom (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shell stations with Lego?
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(...) Thanks for the tip, Tom. I went by that station yesterday afternoon and picked up one of each except for the 1255. They were all out of the 1255. When I left, there were still 3 1256s left. Russell (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shell stations with Lego?
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I've checked several more stations, and the one right around the corner from me now has 1246-1255, but I'm still not able to find 1256 - either all the stations are already sold out of it, or they never carried it. If anyone knows of a station that (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shell stations with Lego?
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No, 1256 is the largest, and SHOULD be $20. Um, where did you see this? ;-) (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shell stations with Lego?
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(...) Just how much are the larger sets supposed to be? I saw one station selling the 1256 for $19.99 USD...I passed, thinking that the station had caught wise to the fact that some people are buying for online resale and wanted to get in on the (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Shell stations with Lego?
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OK, I hit 6 stations in San Carlos and Sunnyvale yesterday, and 4 had the 1246-1251 sets, but NONE had the larger 1252-1256 sets. Personally, I only need about 10-12 1252s and a couple of 1256s. If anyone sees some between San Carlos and San Jose, (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: June 16-18
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(...) We're in the middle of moving from Santa Cruz to Mountain View. --Bill. (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: June 16-18
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(...) Where are you? Saturday lunch is probably more possible for me. Unfortunately, my family's plans aren't set in stone either. --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: June 16-18
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(...) There doesn't seem to be much participation in the discussion. I'm not familliar enough with Fremont to organize anything there, and many people will probably be busy with Father's Day stuff. If all else fails, would you (and any interested (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: June 16-18
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(...) Thanks, Bill. I'll need to know exactly when the meeting is before I know for sure whether I can come or not. --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 13-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: June 16-18
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(...) I can probably give you a ride. I'll e-mail you with my phone number. --Bill. (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: June 16-18
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(...) Hmm, if I come, I'll need a way to get from (probably) Saratoga, where our campground is, to Fremont. This seems like it's getting more and more complicated.... --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: June 16-18
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(...) I just realized that there may be some father's day stuff going on, so I might have to bow out. Sometimes 'dad' is the last to know these things. -Tom McD. (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: June 16-18
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(...) It's in Fremont, CA. If you call up a map of Fremont on MapBlast or MapQuest, look for a green triangle with a lake in the middle of it. Or enter "sailway dr & paseo padre" for the address and "fremont, ca" for the city and state. --Bill. (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: June 16-18
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(...) Actually, if we're gonna be in a park, I probly wouldn't bring any train stuff, but I'd bring other stuff. So IMO, I'd wanna come to both events, but I probly wouldn't stay as long at the park. -Tom McD. (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: June 16-18
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(...) Like Chris, I can't promise anything, so if you don't want to see each other, don't worry about me. Where is this park? --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Mountain View library
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I signed up with the Mountain View library, partly to find out what their community meeting room looks like. Since we've had such trouble getting a reservation at the Fukaya room in Fremont, I though it would be good to have a backup venue. The (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Fukaya July 22 Confirm and Camel
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(...) I'll bring my Sopwith Camel to the meeting, and my "My Own Trains" Paul Sinasohn (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: June 16-18
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16/17 works for me.... Paul Sinasohn (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: June 16-18
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(...) Well that is too bad. Better luck next time, I suppose! However, we do have Bram coming out the following week (which is why this thread got started) - BayLUGgers, shall we try to get together that weekend (16 or 17) in the park instead? (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: June 16-18
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(...) I guess I'd better call it a no. Thanks for entertaining the notion of getting together ad hoc though. Sorry for starting the thread needlessly. I'll try to plan farther ahead next time I'm out here. Chris (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Fukaya July 22 Confirm and Camel
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Hi, We are confirmed Sunday July 22nd, Fukaya A and B from 1 to 5 pm. Also, if you haven't seen it, check out the new Lego (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: June 16-18
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(...) The dates that were discussed were June 9 or 10. Can you confirm with your hosts whether or not you will be available on either of those days? (23 years ago, 1-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | 5044 Train Platforms & Harbor Docks
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Hello Bay Area Lego Fans, As you probably know, Lego Shop-at-Home Europe has had some old service packs available recently. I just got my shipment of set number 5044, Train Platforms / Harbor Docks. These are the light grey 16x16 platforms. One pack (...) (23 years ago, 31-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Y'all meeting early June?
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(...) That sounds like a good choice. Does the lake offer aquatic activities (rental boats, etc.) as well? Of course for me living in Santa Cruz, I'd prefer even closer still to the South Bay, but Fremont is a reasonable compromise... (...) I bought (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Y'all meeting early June?
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So, Paul suggested a BBQ, and suggested it be closer to the South Bay than his Oakland retreat... Tom McD offered to bring a smoker along.... I'm thinking that we can probably reserve a picnic area under the trees around Lake Elizabeth, at Central (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Y'all meeting early June?
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If that's the LUG box, it should be brought to the next meeting, so we can all trade into it and figure out what LUG it needs to go to next. But if we want to pass it around before the meeting, I'll take it ;-) (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual (...) (23 years ago, 27-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Y'all meeting early June?
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Criminey, I just remembered: I brought up the Jumbayla (sp?) Box from the LUGOLA meeting. Who wants it next? -gyug (...) (23 years ago, 25-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Legoland Discount URL
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Hi, $10 off but use by May 31'st, sorry just found it. Also, San Diego discount stuff at this site. (URL) special offer dot. mark (23 years ago, 20-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: Y'all meeting early June?
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(...) I might be able to do that, pending spousal tolerance, and that's closer for a few other maniacs less heard. If I come, I have a smoky joe I could bring. BTW, I also have some stuff that belongs to you Paul :) -Tom McD. (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Y'all meeting early June?
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Perhaps someone could host a BBQ?? I'd be happy to on June 9 or 10, but I'm all they way up in Oakland. Is anyone willing to be prevailed upon? All you would have to do is provide the grill, we'll bring everything else.... Paul Sinasohn LUGNET # 115 (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Fukaya in July or not?
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(...) It looks like I will be missing this one. If all goes according to plan, I will be at LEGOLAND that weekend. Russell (23 years ago, 16-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Fukaya in July or not?
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(...) So far, that works for me. And I appreciate that you do the legwork on this. I've been meaning to say thanks for it. -Tom McD. (23 years ago, 16-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | New Green Train Engine!
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Hi, Have you guys seen this: (URL) (23 years ago, 16-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Fukaya in July or not?
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HI ALL, You are right, it is SUNDAY JULY 22nd from 1 to 5, NOT July 28th as I mistakenly mentioned below. I am signing us up for the 22nd. We can cancel if we need to. Mark (...) (23 years ago, 15-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Got my website online
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Come check it out and LMKWYT! (URL) (23 years ago, 13-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: Fukaya in July or not?
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I'll be there! Dave Mark Benz <markdbenz@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:20010509204023....hoo.com... (...) (23 years ago, 10-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Fukaya in July or not?
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(...) It sounds like rooms in the area are hard to find. If the room in Fremont is available on that day, I say grab it. (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: ba-lego mailing list
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(...) I have had messages from it, but I think the link with LUGNET is broken. Todd? Russell (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: Fukaya in July or not?
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(...) I thought you got it for July 22? Russell (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Fukaya in July or not?
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I don't care - I'll show up wherever & whenever it is. (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Fukaya in July or not?
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Hi All, Well the Library's paperwork showed up the other day. Are we going to use out July 28th slot or not? LMK Thanks, Mark (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Meeting Idea
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Muffin Head posted recently about the SEALUG meeting, and it includes something that I think would be a great idea: (...) What do you think of this? It would give a little needed (IMHO) focus/structure to the BayLUG meetings. The only concern I can (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: FOTY: #487 Space Cruiser
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Very cool!! Congratulations! Paul Sinasohn (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | FOTY: #487 Space Cruiser
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Hey guys, The Lego gods and goddesses ganged up to bless me today. While waiting for some laminating to be done I chanced across the street to Play It Again Toys on Solano Avenue in Albany. There, in a plastic bag, lay a time portal from my (...) (23 years ago, 8-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | ba-lego mailing list
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Is the ba-lego@cinnamon.com list still active? I haven't seen anything in my mailbox lately. -gyug (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: JULY BAYLUG MEETING
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Hi, Having been to the Sunnyvale Library, they have a room near the kids area, to the right as you go in that would be ok, a major issue however is direct outside access, as we probably do not want to be carting lego and have lots of people (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: JULY BAYLUG MEETING
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(...) I work in Mountain View, and from the web site I find that the Mountain View library has a room you can reserver for (IIRC) $10. However, I have never been to said library and don't know how big it is. However if the last BAYLUG meeting was (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: JULY BAYLUG MEETING
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(...) I have tried calling several community centers in San Jose, but they all want a $300-500 cleaning deposit. The only library in San Jose that I am aware of that would have enough space for us would be the main library downtown. But I don't know (...) (23 years ago, 27-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: JULY BAYLUG MEETING
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Well, lots of libraries have rooms like this. I live in Santa Cruz, and I doubt you would all like to schlep over 17 for a BayLUG meeting, so I can't really offer much. But I would suggest that people who live in cities other than Fremont might (...) (23 years ago, 27-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Passenger Train Consists (was: Re: brick/plate height ruler...)
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(...) I just happened to be surfing looking for some Hiawatha info the other night, and came up with this URL: (URL) has scanned an original, full brochure on the Milwaukee Road's Olympian Hiawatha-- what a cool primary resource:-) -John (...) (23 years ago, 27-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Here is a typical(1) consist for a 15 or so car train from the heavyweight era that I just made up, but which ought to be fairly representative. Starting from the front: -baggage -baggage -Railway Post Office -Dormitory -Coach -Coach -Coach (...) (23 years ago, 27-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: JULY BAYLUG MEETING at Legoland?
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Maybe we should have the meeting there? (:-D M (...) (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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OK GUYS Anybody got another decent site on a different date???? Mark (...) (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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(...) No worries. However that whole weekend is bad for me. If all goes according to plan, I will be at LEGOLAND that weekend. Russell (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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Some guys just love to gloat! So TOM how about building an 8 wide metroliner? I've completed a new SW1 8 wide switcher, and have rebuilt the 8 wide hopper. Its much better. Did you scan those instruction cards? Are you happy with out deal for parts? (...) (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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You want a 25-car Metroliner? I can do that ;-) I've just been playing around with designs for various cars. I have enough Metroliners, I just need to figure out HOW MANY of each car to make. I need to build a mail car, 2-3 Club Cars, a ton of (...) (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I originally made it to measure stripe on various "Daylight"-type passenger coaches, so I could easily tell where the stripes were, but I could also tell the top and bottom, level of the windows, etc. without worrying about the distance (...) (23 years ago, 26-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Josh (23 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I was so inspired that I've made container car Bricksmith kits that will be available as soon as I can find time to get the instructions drawn up. :-) The first production run (which I plan to auction) is done and parts for many dozens more (...) (23 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) It looks like what is more common;y known as a well car, or container car. (...) Looks good! josh (...) (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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"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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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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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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"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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(...) <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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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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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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(...) [...] 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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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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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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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 (...) ---...--- (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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