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(...) I was wondering whether there was a specific Sunday you had in mind, and what kind of armies you would like to field. I'm new to BrikWars, but I've been reading through the book and constructing some faux-Roman units. So far I have a small (...) (21 years ago, 26-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.gaming.brikwars)
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(...) Not more often than once per month, maybe every other. I am probably going to be out of town once in early summer, and definitely for about two weeks in August, too. Not sure about the rest of the summer either. -Tim (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I can do Sundays once per month, but no Fridays or Saturdays (wife time). Monday through Thursday evenings I can do each week. How often were you thinking? (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I'd love to come and play - I'm afraid starting next week Sunday afternoons will likely be the only time I'm free enough to make it out though. I'll have more time in the summer, when I'm only taking two classes. Please LMK if you decide to (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Would anyone in the Greater Chicago area be interested in LEGO wargaming? I'm thinking BrikWars rules if there's time and interest, Minifig Death or QuikWars otherwise. I just talked to a representative of the Games Plus store in Mount Prospect, and (...) (21 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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On Monday, I figure out that I should have read this group on Friday. :( I'm one 90-exit west of Woodfield, just south of the big white castle (Medieval Times). So, I'm about five minutes from Woodfield, and had no real excuse not to have attended (...) (21 years ago, 15-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Re: Chicago Area LEGO Gathering Saturday 3/13 at Woodfield Mall
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(...) I should be wearing a black Schleim tshirt. -Tim (21 years ago, 13-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Re: Chicago Area LEGO Gathering Saturday 3/13 at Woodfield Mall
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(...) Chances are 50-50 I will be there. For the next two weekends I remain a prisoner of the GMAT. I need a break. -Erik (21 years ago, 12-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Re: Chicago Area LEGO Gathering Saturday 3/13 at Woodfield Mall
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Well, I will not be able to make it now due to work. You would have been able to regonize me by my button........ . (URL) (21 years ago, 11-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) Ok. Not sure how much people want to see my mug, but this is me (URL) here>. Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> (21 years ago, 11-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX)
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(...) See you there! I only know Tim by sight (I think). So, I'll have a LEGO "What will you make?" button on. Felix (21 years ago, 11-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Re: downtown store "The Shops at North Bridge" P-A-B Inventory? (was: woodfield)
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(...) My wife and I were downtown on Valentines day and she let me swing in there real quick! I thought I was lucky... until she dragged me into like 8 clothing stores. (...) Ok, I think know what you are talking about. These weren't real service (...) (21 years ago, 11-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX)
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| | Re: downtown store "The Shops at North Bridge" P-A-B Inventory? (was: woodfield)
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(...) Ok Jason, you've been there since my last visit. Thinking about it I can't recall when I was there last. All 3 are worth a visit as you never can tell what store has what at any time. (Pick-a-Brick included) Straight train track downtown that (...) (21 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX)
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I am almost certain i can attend, and if i can't I'll be sure to let you know ahead of time. (21 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I plan to attend, with my wife, and 3.5 yr old son. Steve (21 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I'm in. Eric (21 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I'm planning on coming. Jamie has to work in the morning, but gets out at 12:00 EST. So if traffic isn't too bad, we should probably be getting to Woodfield right around 1:00-1:30. Jason Spears | (URL) BrickCentral> | (URL) MichLUG> (21 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX)
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I'd like to but chances are great that I will be working again this Saturday. (won't know until Thursday) Don't count me in but I may show up. (21 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Chicago Area LEGO Gathering Saturday 3/13 at Woodfield Mall
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OK ... just to reiterate. Looks like popular opinion favors 1pm at Cheesecake Factory at Woodfield Mall (Schaumburg, IL), so that it will be. After lunch, we'll go to the store to hang out. Please RSVP to this thread or email me so we can get a (...) (21 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Re: downtown store "The Shops at North Bridge" P-A-B Inventory? (was: woodfield)
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(...) OK, new plan. In April I am going to go to ALL 3 LEGO STORES in one day. This is going to be supa dupa sweet. Thanks to everyone who posted info in this thread--it has all been very helpful. (21 years ago, 10-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX)
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| | Re: downtown store "The Shops at North Bridge" P-A-B Inventory? (was: woodfield)
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(...) The downtown store "The Shops at North Bridge" DOES have Pick-a-Brick, although the selection is meager. I was there just last month. They have about 1/3 to 1/4 what Woodfield and Northbrook have. Also the bricks are sorta mixed up, with black (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, FTX)
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(...) The downtown store "The Shops at North Bridge" does NOT have Pick-a-Brick. They carry a large selection of sets that varies from time to time and sometimes have clearances. (HP sets were 50% off, Jack Stone at 75% discount) I have even seen a (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) "The Shops at North Bridge" is in downtown Chicago. I haven't been to that store in almost a year now, so I'm not quite sure what they feature. The Lego Store at Woodfield Mall is in Schaumburg (suburb)... in non-rush-hour, it is 45 minutes to (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I'm planning on going up to the LEGO store in Chicago that's at The Shops at North Bridge in April. I'm confused as to which one this is. Your above post mentions a LEGO store at Woofield and one at Northbrook. I don't know if one of these is (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Re: ChiLUG meeting : Saturday 3/13/04
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(...) I vote for 1:00 lunch at the Factory. Mmmmm... manufactured hamburger. Eric (21 years ago, 8-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Re: 2 Lego Stores open today -- Pick-A-Brick Inventory!
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(...) Is it possible for someone to periodically post a list.. or a photo works of what is curently in inventory? Does it change often? Couldn't TLC do this.. I mean with a disclaimer saying they can't guarantee stock when you arrive and all, but (...) (21 years ago, 7-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Well, since it seems both you and Felix vote for lunch at Cheesecake, I'll go with that also. Anyone else? Lets try and get a final plan nailed down by the end of the weekend at latest so we can (re)post and also spread the word to people via (...) (21 years ago, 5-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) This may be closer to 320%. It will be me, my wife, and two small boys. Is there a "final" plan? I'm bringing my all LEGO robot that plays Connect Four. If we have time, and a place (with AC), I'll set it up and let people play against it. I'm (...) (21 years ago, 5-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Tim, We will problably be there I was reluctant to take the day off due to the fiasco it was getting my job back, but it seems I have the day off anyway-Ken (...) ___...___ Say “good-bye” to spam, viruses and pop-ups with MSN Premium -- free trial (...) (21 years ago, 1-Mar-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I think 1pm is a bit early. I'd say something like 3-4, and then have dinner at Cheesecake? Willing to go with 1, I was just hoping for something later in the day. (...) I have a handful of email addresses for people who I've spread the word (...) (21 years ago, 28-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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PAB Chicago is a joke. You should be pleased with the one at Woodfield.-Ken (...) ___...___ Stay informed on Election 2004 and the race to Super Tuesday. (URL) (21 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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Just to clarify, the Lego store at Woodfield isn't an outlet store. Also, it's much smaller compared to the one in Chicago (North Bridge). The in-store sales are better, at least they were after Christmas and then, only on World City Police. I'm not (...) (21 years ago, 26-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | ChiLUG meeting : Saturday 3/13/04
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So, just to get the ball rolling... Woodfield mall, Cheesecake Factory. How does 1 pm sound? Perhaps after lunch/desert we can all head over to the outlet together. So far, it sounds like the attendees will be... Felix Greco Tim Courtney 90% of (...) (21 years ago, 25-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Re: New to This Group
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(...) You can count me in. :-) Eric (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I would be even happier getting together on March 14th. But I'm about 90% sure I'll be there either day. Steve (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) The suggestion was only put out last night. So far, I've seen no responses other than yours. I do believe we'll get a good response. Once I've heard from a few people, I'll put out a call for people to state whether they intend to come or not. (...) (21 years ago, 24-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | New to This Group
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Hi. Are people still planning to meet at Woodfield? I'm interested in meeting others in the Chicago area who are also interested in Legos. (21 years ago, 22-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Re: ChiLUG? When?
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(...) How does Saturday, March 13 sound? We could go to the Woodfield store, and then have dinner at the Cheesecake Factory right there in the mall. The weekend before is the NILTC show at Harper College, plus I have a couple projects due the (...) (21 years ago, 23-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I'd love to make a trip to attend a gathering. For me, it would need to be a weekend, and sometime when I can go over to the LEGO store. (never been to a pick-a-brick) BTW, do they have Technic bricks there? Anyway, maybe sometime next week (...) (21 years ago, 13-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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(...) I concur. It's just a short jaunt from the pick-a-brick in Woodfield. We can go pick some bricks with our greasy fingers after lunch! Oh wait, I shouldn't have written that where Tim can read it. :-) Eric (21 years ago, 12-Feb-04, to lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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