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(...) OK, your group is ready. BTW, is August 2, 2001 the official date of formation of NILTC? Here's the first mention of it that I could find: (URL) added an entry here as well, assuming August 2 for now... (URL) if there's a more accurate date. (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.niltc)
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Wrong .il, Joel! That's Israel, not Illinois! <grin> Looks like you had a lotta fun though! (XP'ed to .loc.*us*.il, with FUT back to .events) -Shiri (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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Tim & All, (Had to get my e-mail to loc.il so I can see this now) (...) Well, it said northern Indiana, I am right there! : ) (...) Indeed. We have had about 3 or 4 people delurk since our show in Grand Rapids, so I am sure more people will show (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) HEY! HANDS OFF SCOTT! :-) (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I was thinking that with an evil grin on my face.... 'I'll bet we'll snag Scott.' ;-) Its great to have you with us too. You're in a perfect location for multiple clubs, too :-) Anyways, it might be a good idea with us to try to schedule out (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Cool, thanks. (...) Well, we went that because in Ondrew's and my discussion, that was the focus. I asked him if he wanted a LUG or an LTC, he said LTC. That's fine with me, plus, I think an LTC would bring the current people I know in the (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.trains.org)
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Congrats Folks, I will put you in the queue for the LUGMAP (along with about 6 other groups, sorry folks I've been busy). I was just wondering why you all decided to go LTC and not LUG? Nothing wrong with that of course but Tim, you don't strike me (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.trains.org)
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Tim & All, (...) Gosh, guys, like I am not in enough clubs yet or something! : ) Boy I thought I would never say that! Anyway, that is all right, I would be happy to attend, provided it doesn't crash with other club meetings (namely IndyLUG or (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | NILTC - Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club
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Hi everyone! I'm pleased to announce the formation of a rather infant LEGO train club, the Northern Illinois LTC. So far, we're only a handful of members, and right now half of that handful are pretty busy, but we wanted to get the ball rolling. (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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| | Re: LOM Truck Tour
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"Tim Courtney" <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:GH1rHI.GqE@lugnet.com... (...) truck (...) working (...) for (...) Lurking in here but I will be in Chicago (Schaumburg actually) tomorrow and Friday and had hoped to possibly get downtown to (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | LOM Truck Tour
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Hey everyone - I figured I'd post to the group, even though Chicago AFOLs are _unusually quiet_ for such a big city.... I'm thinking of heading down to the LOM truck tour Friday morning... I can't in the afternoon/evening because I'm working then, (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Re: Anyone going to Gencon?
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(...) I'll be there, although only for Saturday. Mainly going for the Magic stuff, but everything else is pretty fun and interesting too. -Jason (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.gaming, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi)
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| | Anyone going to Gencon?
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Hi, There were some Lego events at last years Gencon and I am wondering if anyone else is going to be in the great town of Milwaukee. Sorry no pirate events unless we do one ourselves. (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.gaming, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi)
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| | Re: Hello from Scott AFB
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"Mark Chittenden" <mdublade@aol.com> wrote in message news:GGwzwt.D70@lugnet.com... (...) I've got no idea where that is, but I'm in Wheaton. -Tim (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Hello from Scott AFB
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Anyone close enough to me? (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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(...) It only took me 10 days to reply, but at least I did! Thanks for the offer Tim, obviously things didn't pan, but perhps we can do something in July. June is basically over for me now. I don't know what happened exactly. But I don't even get on (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.space)
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| | RE: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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I guess I should apoligize too... I thought I was going to be able to make it, but I didnt have time last weekend... Now that I have seen the pictures, I am not sure that I would fit in.... right now I spend most of my time collecting and (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jun-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.space)
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"Greg Howell" <meowdammit99@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GEA2MG.Jss@lugnet.com... (...) Ick, sorry to hear that. (...) Well - next weekend I'm free, though Brandon and I might want to use that time to continue building our next big spaceship. (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jun-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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Hi All, Sorry I pooped out on this event. I wanted to go, but life fell on me and gave me a hernia. Some times we don't get to go play well. =( I can't guarantee anything, but if you all plan something soon, I would like to come. I have some new (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jun-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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"Xanthra47" <jmantor@nycap.rr.com> wrote in message news:GE15yE.G54@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks :-) (we're in the process of disassembling and sorting to build something bigger and better now) -Tim (23 years ago, 29-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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(...) Hey Tim I wish I could have made it up there. I got stuck going to St. Louis but if there is anything else going on please let me know, I am definately interested. I will make the time to be there but this weekend was just poor coincidence for (...) (23 years ago, 28-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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Tim, The Destroyer you guys built KICKS A$$ ! Yet another well done asymetrical hull. Nice job : ) -Xanthra47 (23 years ago, 28-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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(...) SPOOO...OOONNNN!!!! ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 28-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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(...) Tim is awe-inspiring! That thing is HUGE! My ship is about twice the sice of yours, and still mine is only half the length of the Benevolent Grace! Wow. Where does he store that thing, anyway? In sections? I would LOVE to get all the (...) (23 years ago, 28-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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"Kyle Keppler" <hifiki@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GE0qFq.BH7@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) :o) compare1 - my E-43 transport alongside the Benevolent Grace and Brandon Grifford's Annhilator gunship compare2 - closeup of the Destroyer [1] alongside (...) (23 years ago, 28-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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(...) Ooooh, that would be awesome! A whole fleet of butt kicking power :-P Oh the photo opportunity! This reminds me, I REALLY need to get my bum in gear and get the pics of my ship ready!! (...) I cant wait too! --Kyle (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 27-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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(...) about (...) biggest (...) That ship is absolutely beautiful. How long is it anyway? I wish every single space head out there with a huge ship could all meet in a big room somewhere. Imagine an armada of all these massive ships together. (...) (23 years ago, 27-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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"Dave Amos" <davea21@rocketmail.com> wrote in message news:GE0E5q.B7o@lugnet.com... (...) Basically it was just three of us (everyone else either pooped out or couldn't come). Brandon Grifford and I came up from the Wheaton IL area and hung with (...) (23 years ago, 27-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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Sorry I cant make it to the meeting, I have graduation parties I need to be at. Are you guys going to post pictures of what is there? It would be great if you did. I hope to make the next one, especially if it is this summer. Im off to college next (...) (23 years ago, 27-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
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| | Reminder: Milwaukee Legofest Saturday
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Hey everybody - Just a reminder that there's going to be a fest at Joel Kuester's house in Milwaukee on Saturday. Its starting around 4 and going till whenever. See his posts in loc.us.wi for directions. Hope to see you there! -Tim (23 years ago, 25-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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| | Back home!
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Back home in Wheaton for the summer :-) I'll be headed up to the Legofest at Joel K's next weekend, hope to see you there! -Tim (23 years ago, 18-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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umm, cool, i don't really have much built but there is time. oh, and thanks to the person who offered me a ride, i received that e-mail on a computer at work just before they went out of business and lost it. i should be able to make it, getting (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
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| | Re: building this weekend?
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(...) I'll have to ask Scott again about his new address. Well, 90% of my bulk collection are in my two capitals, various freighters and my new food processor sub-capital since I will be displaying them for the sci-fi show at the end of June and (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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(...) DEFINITELY!! He's what, Northern Indiana...what city? I've got a friend from school out that direction too, so that would work out nicely. I'm going to the Legofest at Joel Kuester's on the 26th, but some other weekend I'd be free (not the (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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Hi Joel, Sounds inviteing. I will have to see what I am doing, but I keep missing these things, and I would like to go to another one. I've got some silly stuff that might be fun to show. I'll keep checking, or send me and E-mail about the gig! (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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(...) cool! I remember you mentioning this but you didn't sound sure about the ship yet... can't wait to see it. (...) cool too. (...) sure, I understand that totally. I am just bringing up the possibility. Also, when I say group build, I also mean (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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"Joel Kuester" <septenemae@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GCoD7q.IGL@lugnet.com... (...) Two MIBO robotic dogs will be present - mine as well, which was constructed at the LEGO Maniac Kidvention at LEGOLAND California in Summer 2000. These (...) (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
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| | Milwaukee AFOL meet on May26th!
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Hi all, This is just a reminder to anyone interested in coming to a GMLUG AFOL meet at my place in Milwaukee, WI. It is Saturday May 26th, starting at 4PM. semi-organized things that will probably happen: Joel's Benevolent Grace Starliner will be (...) (24 years ago, 1-May-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL Meeting set for mid May.
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(...) Exactly. (the more the merrier, we might actually make this into something resembling a real LUG meeting!), I haven't posted anything yet because I will be making a more official post in a week or so. Nothing grand, just a re-hash of this (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL Meeting set for mid May.
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Ok, so far it's set for May 26th, at Joel's house, I'm sure he'll post a message to the people who are interested with information when the time gets closer, I'd be glad to have you both join us! I'm still hoping for at least ONE more female... (...) (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL Meeting set for mid May.
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(...) Please lemme know also about this meeting. I also might be able to help you out with a ride if you need one. -Mike (24 years ago, 7-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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"Tim Courtney" <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:GAw2pC.FrH@lugnet.com... (...) was (...) just (...) Village (...) stuff. (...) sorry i have been in lurker mode for a while. but i would be interested in coming too. just let me know about a (...) (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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"Joel Kuester" <septenemae@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GAw0C3.9pM@lugnet.com... (...) Hey...we'll have 2 MIBOs there, because I own one as well. :-) The date sounds fine to me, I'll mark it on my calendar and all that stuff. -Tim (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: Milwaukee AFOL Meeting set for mid May.
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(...) that sounds fair to me! Okay... Sunday afternoons are bad for me and Sarah, so how does Saturday May 26th sound to all of you?? (...) heehee... I never mentioned this before, but I was a castlehead before I was a spacer... however that was (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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WOOWOO!! I'm up for it :) Can it be after the 23rd of May though? that's when school ends for me.. and I'll need all my time for finals the weeks before that :( I'm up to bringing some beverages possibly.. or even some chips to munch... I don't care (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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"Joel Kuester" <septenemae@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GAvnKs.1pq@lugnet.com... (...) I'm good for after the 18th and anytime after that, with enough advance notice. Can't wait! -Tim (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Milwaukee AFOL Meeting set for mid May.
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Hi all! After talking to Tim Courtney, I've decided to plan to have a meeting here at my (Milwaukee, WI) house in May. No date set, so that's one of the things I'd like to get your input from. Anyone is welcome to visit, but I do need to know in (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: Benevolent Grace Hull Finished today!
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(...) I'm DEFINITELY going to do that when I get home in May. I decided to come home for the whole summer rather than try to work in NYC or ehh...northern CT (if you get my drift), for multiple reasons. Anyways, for all those interested in a (...) (24 years ago, 24-Mar-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi)
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| | Re: Royal Train show, Lagrange IL, Mar 17
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"Harvey Henkelman" <HarveyHenkelman@webtv.net> wrote in message news:G9ppwy.1C2@lugnet.com... (...) Have you gotten the chance ot see it in person yet? I saw Brian and a few of his trains a couple months ago...I could not believe what I saw. Can't (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: Royal Train show, Lagrange IL, Mar 17
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(...) I wish that I could. This exhibit is brilliant! That should stop those HO guys right in their tracks. -Harvey (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Royal Train show, Lagrange IL, Mar 17
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Hey... Anyone coming to this? (URL) of now, I'm planning on it. -Tim (24 years ago, 5-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | trip to Chicago
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Hi all, I'll be in Westmont next week, I know it is short notice, but I'll like to meet with other AFOL while I'll be there. I'll be at the train show Sunday afternoon. Will also bring some picutes (those that I was supposed to brign to Raliegh last (...) (24 years ago, 2-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Re: Chicago Train Show This Weekend
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(...) This is one of the few times that I wished that I lived in Chicago. I'd really like to see this in person! Katie (24 years ago, 1-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
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| | Re: Chicago Train Show This Weekend
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Have a GREAT SHOW, Brian! later, James Mathis (...) (24 years ago, 1-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
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| | Chicago Train Show This Weekend
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Just a quick reminder that that Royal Train will be on display at "Highwheeler 2001" held at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. For more information please see the "Show Schedule" section at (...) (24 years ago, 1-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
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| | Re: New ships for Astro Lift
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(...) FUT ot.fun please as this has nothing to do with LUG business... thanks! (24 years ago, 23-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: New ships for Astro Lift
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(...) Not to overdo it, but I prefer "Christian Conservative Educational Dormatory". This way when Tim graduates, he'll be .cc'ed his degree. :^D Ok ok, it was a lame joke. A Bachleorate from Tim's College: .bcc'ed :^D Oh geez...it's late. ~Trev (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: New ships for Astro Lift
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(...) Don't you mean a "Christian Conservative Arts School?" ;^) ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (24 years ago, 23-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Re: New ships for Astro Lift
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(...) Cool. So - what *is* Astro Lift? You seem to do some military things, but the namesake suggests surface-to-orbital transfer vehicles being the focus. Any insight? (...) Everyone thinks I go to MIT, but nope. (I don't mind em thinking that - (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.org.us.michlug)
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| | Re: Legofest Pics
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Where's this part from? (URL) roof for the car? Don't think I've ever seen it before? Is that Duplo? My purchases have always been system, freestyle, and technic. NEver branched into Scala, Duplo, or Paradisa... Maybe I should? Matt (24 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Legofest Pics
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Felix Greco <felixisgr8@aol.com> wrote in message news:G77M6L.E84@lugnet.com... (...) Nevertheless - I loved your ship! The chair, doorway, and door designs were way cool, as well as the stepping method you used with 2x4's and the like to achieve (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.general)
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Richard Schamus <legoman34@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:G76rpu.LMp@lugnet.com... (...) Fabuland. -Tim (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.general)
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Brad Hamilton <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message news:G76sux.1Mu@lugnet.com... (...) Yes, it does have an interior, but I didn't photograph it. That was a very nice model, I enjoyed getting to see it. -Tim (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.general)
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Steve Demlow <demlow@visi.com> wrote in message news:G76wqC.9CE@lugnet.com... (...) by (...) Actually, he did get debugged. I *way* misdiagnosed the problem -- it was a gear that was in backwards in a gear housing, after being partially dismantled!! (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Legofest Pics
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(...) It's from <set:3634> Also see a picture of it here: (URL) the 1980 catalog. -Frank (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.general)
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(...) When we asked, Brian said "Fabuland". -r'm (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Legofest Pics
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(...) It does have an interior. Bridge, captains quarters, crew bunks, galley, med bay, commode, and cargo hold. I was put to shame by Tim's detail on his battle-ship. Felix (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.general)
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(...) We asked Brian the same question, and he wasn't quite sure. He said it was an old, old (Scala?) set. Felix (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.general)
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(...) Did MIBO just appear, or did you get him debugged? :) Steve (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.general)
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in article G76q43.HL3@lugnet.com, Tim Courtney at tim@zacktron.com wrote on 1/14/2001 9:41 PM: (...) Pretty cool stuff, Tim. I'd like to know where the roof of that car came from, myself... Rob (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.general)
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Tim Courtney <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:G76q43.HL3@lugnet.com... (...) night at (...) My wife has come to two Lego Users Group meetings with me. She says she actually likes coming and searching for pieces to trade and meeting people! (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.general)
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(...) Nice pictures. Tell me, where did that red roof come from on that car? Very interesting... Rich -- Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ***** Legoman34 (Richard W. Schamus)... (My views do not necessarily express the views of my employer...) BRICKFEST (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.general)
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Here are a few pics of a small Legofest in the Chicago area we had last night at Remy Evard's house. We had a total of 5 AFOLs in attendance and one very understanding and LEGO-savvy wife :-) The following people showed up - Brian Williams, Felix (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.general)
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Steve Bliss <steve.bliss@home.com> wrote in message news:G74Joz.3wo@lugnet.com... (...) So you're close to Remy's. (...) I'll have to see whether or not I have time to join in on something there. I fly out Tuesday afternoon and there's still LEGO (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) An called Downer's Grove. I hadn't heard of it before. I'm open to later Monday night. I won't have a car, so my mobility options will be limited. Steve (24 years ago, 13-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) Doing something would be cool. Either of those nights works for me. Which part of the Chicago area will you be in? -r'm Remy Evard / evard@mcs.anl.gov (24 years ago, 13-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Steve Bliss <steve.bliss@home.com> wrote in message news:5equ5tcfunta95q...4ax.com... (...) We're having a fest on Saturday, and I think I'm busy Monday night. I fly back to Boston Tuesday afternoon, so its cutting it kinda close. If I find out (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Sorry for the short notice on this. It was a last minute development. I've got a training trip to the Chicago area next week. Anybody up for a get-together Monday or Tuesday night? Steve (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Does anyone know if the Shell promo sets are available at any of the Shell stations in the Quad cities area? Or at the Galesburg, IL station that shell.com lists? Are they still around anywhere? I'm specifically looking for the "Quick-Stop" type (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ia, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.rmd, lugnet.general)
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Ok everyone, it's time to do something about all this snow by ignoring it and doing something cool with Lego. So, Legofest! When: Saturday, January 13th 6pm (or so) until 10pm (or whenever we stop) Where: My house, which is in Downers Grove, IL. (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in)
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Hi! I have a five hour train layover at Union Station tomorrow and I wanted to visit the LIC while I was there. Can anyone give me any recommendations on the best way to get there from the station? Thanks a lot! -chris (24 years ago, 3-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) Wheaton's fine. I'd just prefer something in the western burbs over, say, Milwaukee or Champaign. I'm not sure if my place is an option or not. How many folks do you think we're talking about? -r'm (24 years ago, 2-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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Remy Evard <evard@mcs.anl.gov> wrote in message news:G6ICBC.78H@lugnet.com... (...) Wheaton ok? Or the surrounding area? Anyone live in the west suburbs who can have a fest at their house? I know that I can't use my place, though I wish I could. We (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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(...) January (...) figured (...) out (...) Please (...) I'd be up for a legofest, depending on if I can fit it into my schedule (which is the usual problem with me and legofests). The weekends look fairly good, I think... I'd prefer someplace (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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Since you posted in loc.us.mi i guess i would be interested, but the only weekends from now to the 16 are the weekends of the 7 and 13..... 7 is to early and for some michiganders the 12-13-14 are dedicated to a train show, and i dont think i can (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
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Hey everyone.. I'd like to have a little legofest sometime between now and the 16th of January when I fly back to Boston. Is anyone up for anything in the Chicago area? I have emailed a few people who I've talked to before about something, but (...) (24 years ago, 31-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
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(...) Which Target would that be? travis (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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I spotted some of the new SW sets and Life on Mars sets in my local Target yesterday. The life on Mars sets look pretty cool. I bought a small one, Mono Jet. It has light blue blocks! Mark Lugnet #485 (...) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I'll have to admit that fighting IL traffic is worth it to find some new Star Wars Lego sets. I am going to swing by the Kenosha Wal-Mart this afternoon after work to check. I should run over the the Vernon Hills one too, but don't have time (...) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) that's cool. you had me confused for a bit... I thought there might be a store I didn't know about. maybe a new one or something. Wow, that's a lot of shopping! and driving. I hope it was worth it :) I start feeling sick of shopping after (...) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Does anyone know if the Shell promo sets are available at any of the Shell stations in the Quad cities area? Or at the Galesburg, IL station that shell.com lists? I'd rather not make a wasted trip if I don't have to. :-) Thanks! Brian (24 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ia, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.rmd)
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(...) My mistake, I was counting the Racine TRU with the Milwaukee ones. These were the ones that I went to that night: Northridge, Brookfield, Southridge, Racine, Gurnee, Vernon Hills, Highland Park, and Schaumburg (the one I was late to and got my (...) (24 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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"Joel Kuester" <septenemae@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G4z7It.GEM@lugnet.com... (...) Racine (...) Indiana. (...) live (...) ...so, you guys coming over when I get home for Christmas? We gotta do something Lego.... -- Tim Courtney - (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) hi, 4 TRUs in Milwaukee??? I know of the one in Brookfield and the one on south 27th street, and the one up in Northridge shopping mall... but where is the 4th? Tamy: Both the TRUs I frequent (Brookfield and 27th) have Mars and Movie Maker (...) (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Did you hit the one in Brookfield?? just wonder if I should head that way or not... I'd really like to get some of the new Star Wars sets if possible. Tamy p.s. sorry about the ticket, I know how those suck.... (...) (24 years ago, 2-Dec-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.space)
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While on a trip to the TRU by my house I found two of the Mars sets. Getting all excited I drove to 4 of the TRU stores in Milwaukee, the Racine one, 3 in Northern Illinois, and 1 Meijer's stores in IL and 2 in Indiana. This is what I got in return. (...) (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.space)
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| | Where are good Lego buys in Chicago ?
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Hi all, I will be in Chicago on business/pleasure from Nov 24 thru Nov 28 and staying in the downtown area on Adams. So the big question is ... Where are good places/stores to get Lego downtown? Will probably stop by the LIC (although I expect high (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.il)
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| | Chicago LIC Grand Opening Review
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I went today to the grand opening of the store and here is my review of it. 1) Its small compared to the one in Mall of America 2) They have a nice diaply promoting the STUDIO LEGO SET. This diaply shows the sears tower and Northdrom (LIC is inside (...) (24 years ago, 12-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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I should add that there *are* plenty of people at U of I who like LEGO, but I just don't know who they are. :) It used to be that every year the Engineering Open House would feature some LEGO creations (usually some sort of Mindstorms thing or (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.il.cha)
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(...) I used to go to school down here (got my undergrad and grad degrees at U of I), but now I work for the University (specifically at NCSA). That makes me an old fogy. It's funny -- the students are getting younger and younger each year. :) Chris (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.il.cha)
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