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"Tim Courtney" <tim.courtney@SPAMCA...ktron.com> wrote in message news:HMwLC9.1zGI@lugnet.com... (...) on the (...) Tim, Could you post an inventory somewhere? I'd like to compare it with the UK stores. TIA Huw (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) I just visited the new LEGO Store in the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlboro this morning. Brickshelf pictures are available at (URL) It looks very nice! The store is stocked with many (though apparently not all) of the sets that are currently in (...) (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) Yes, there is a Pick-A-Brick. Its around the corner from Marshall Fields, on the middle level. -Tim (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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"Tim Courtney" <tim.courtney@SPAMCA...ktron.com> wrote in message news:HMvtyL.xKn@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) days (...) were (...) in the (...) day. (...) Does this store have Pick-A-Brick? If not, will it by 11/5? I will be in (...) (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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(...) I'm working at the Woodfield store now, and its a blast! The last several days we spent stocking and assembling the store. Today was the first day we were open, and it was a lot of fun sharing LEGO with the customers. If you're in the area, (...) (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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The stores in: Solomon Pond Mall, MA - MA - Marlborough and Woodfield Mall, IL - IL-Schaumburg Open today!! So if you are in the area go check it out! They have the Duplo Promo bricks for the opening!! And there IS a market for these bricks! So keep (...) (21 years ago, 16-Oct-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general) !
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Hi Everyone, I have updated information to share. I now have the basic coverage of the show and setup times that I needed. I want to thank everyone who has volunteered and to tell those who haven't that there is always room for one more. I hope all (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.loc.us.ma.wor)
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Hey Everyone, I'm doing a train show for GATs at the Big E in Springfield and I could use some volunteers to help man the layout. I would like to have at least one other person with me during the show hours just to help keep the fingers off the (...) (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.loc.us.ma.wor)
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Oh the Central South (or Mid-south), I gotcha. Well maybe y'all should be hoping for something a little more progressive before you wish for a LEGO store in that part of the country. I'm thinking you'd wish for a decent highway system, cable (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Right after I made that post, I figured you of all people would speak up with irrevelant information. I was going to to say that the Central part of the South needed a Lego store, but I figured if you were going to flap your jaws to say some snide (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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What-cha talking about Rob, we already have two in Georgia and one in Florida. Seems like they have the south taken care of....at least the part of the south I care about :) jt (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Nah, there needs to be one down in the south! How about Arkansas, or western Tennessee, or even *gulp* Texas! -Rob *sensing an email from TJ ANY time now* Hendrix "BrickBuy" <pjanssen@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message news:HL02FL.1v1E@lugnet.com... (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Columbus? Bah, Cleveland's the place to go! They're even building a brand new upscale shopping center not 5 minutes from my house. I'm telling you, that would be a great place to put a Lego store :) Adrian (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) what? no Easton Town Center, Columbus OH ?! A top Mall with a top consumer market, well, maybe next round..... (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) Yeah I already got cornered, er, messaged about it ;-) If I find out when the grand openings are, I'll try to be there schedule permitting. -Tim (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! Very cool Jake! Now I just need to find people who are local to them so I can get some of those yummy Duplo Promo bricks! I need to add to my (URL) collection> ;) Mark P (URL) Land Of Bricks> (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) Can you tell us if these are seasonal stores? Woodfield had a shop last year - full retail :( but it was only open around the holiday shopping season, if I recall correctly. It was neat seeing the novelty items...pencil cases and stuff. (...) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) This is the correct list. I'm not sure on dates (they are still working on the final dates), but will share them as soon as I get them. Jake --- Jake McKee Community Liason LEGO Community Development (LCD) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct, FTX)
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(...) stores in NY, but he didn't tell me where. I'm guessing it's A) The one in Palisades Center, and B) possibly one in Manhattan, or one of the other four boroughs of NYC. Joe (so excited...he can hardly sleep at night) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Does anybody know when the new wave of USA Lego stores are going to open? This is the list of new stores as I know it: Solomon Pond Mall, MA - MA - Marlborough Paramus Park, NJ - NJ - Paramus Northbrook Court, IL - IL-Northbrook Glendale Galleria, (...) (21 years ago, 8-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Hey All! I was just curious about how many Moonbase builders out there might be relatively close to me. Are there other Moonbases in or nearby New England? The reason I ask is that although I plan to join in any Moonbase display at BrickFest, I (...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: Another Great Day!
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(...) Yes, congrats indeed! When you get setup, drop me an email and we can talk about getting a local club started! Jake -- Jake McKee Webmaster - B.I. Portal (URL) (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr)
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(...) There sure is, the Big E fair grounds hosts, from what I understand, the biggest train show in the area. And yes, this year it was the first weekend in Feb. Jake --- Jake McKee LEGO Enthusiast Webmaster - B.I. Portal (URL) (21 years ago, 22-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr)
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(...) involved with NELUG. Lately, I have been concentration on getting my professional life in order (bummer). Once I have that stuff settled down, I would love to get involved in a club in Western MA or Eastern MA. Either location is equally (...) (21 years ago, 22-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr)
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"Chris Phillips" <drvegetable@attbi.com> wrote in message news:HAM156.Jp0@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) on (...) people (...) Chris' last statement is really important. If you need incentives to do a show, you are missing the point. (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Mike is absolutely correct. NELUG holds our train shows with the participation of typically between 6 and 8 members when we do our "large" 10'x20' layout. Next month, we plan to do a smaller 7'x10' layout with the participation of only four (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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"Don Heyse" <dheyse@hotmail.spam....away.com> wrote in message news:HAL7yr.KHD@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) You don't need 10 people to do a successful train show. It helps but it isn't absolutely necessary. We here in North Carolina (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Yeah, a small train club out here does sound like a lot of fun, but that critical mass problem is a tough one to get past, way out here in the woods of Southern N.E. I suspect it would take some sort of spectacular event to coax 10 potential (...) (21 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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The "casting of a large net" is a very interesting topic. In fact I think it is one of the most over looked concepts in the formation of a new club. In the early stages of forming a club the biggest hurdle is achieving critical mass. So by covering (...) (21 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Jake, First, let me say that I am located in southeastern Massachusetts, and would certainly consider driving for a couple hours to participate in train shows with you. But your very question tips another issue that has long been festering in (...) (21 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Hi Jake et al! Between Starship, Castle MOCs, and my non-Lego life (is there such a thing?), I cannot promise I will have a lot of time for such a proposed idea. But I would be interested to at least see how this develops and possibly consider (...) (21 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr)
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(...) Just when you think you have reached your LEGO passion limits.... (...) That's great!! That makes a lot of sense! (...) Wondeful! I will ABSOLUTELY be asking for help! ILTCO Membership, here I come! Jake --- Jake McKee LEGO Enthusiast (...) (21 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Wow Jake I thought you were pretty inspired as it was... ;-) I know we (NELUG) have been asked to do shows in Hartford, Providence, and Springfield in the past but we just havn't been able to build a large enough local base to make doing one (...) (21 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Jake (21 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.trains.org)
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Hey all! I have been inspired! Would anyone have any interest in forming a Connecticut and/or southern Mass. LEGO Train Club? Jake --- Jake McKee LEGO Enthusiast Webmaster - B.I. Portal (URL) (21 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr)
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(...) We will have to get together over lunch one of these days. Chris (21 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr)
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(...) , that's I found my Exclusive train for at a MPLS area Target last week for. Haven't seen any of the separate cars recently but there's these train LUG's around here that I suspect of scooping up as much as they can get :^) Mike (21 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Heh, I don't actually live in Western Mass either. I'm from south of the border in Connecticut, but I work in Southwick. You'll have bring your Mac to work someday so I can stop in during lunch and see what it's like in person. (21 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr)
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(...) While not in Mass, I am just down the street in Enfield, CT. And speaking of Target... the Enfield Target has a number of MOT cars, as well as the exclusive train set with the Max and Charlie minifigs on sale. Not sure how much, but I remember (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Hey, I didn't know you were in or near Westfield. I teach chemistry at Westfield State College. (Though I live in Worcester). Chris (21 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr)
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I will be there shortly to clean you out!!!! JUST KIDDING. FWIW, the TRU in the Holyoke Mall has/had a crapload of the $50 soccer sets for $20. (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) And we few Western Massers (Massites? Massians?) have the Holyoke Target all to ourselves! Mwuha Mwuha Mwuhahahaha! ....Sorry too much Austin Powers lately... Seriously, I noticed that the Holyoke TRU also has some MOT sets (although not at (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) And speaking of shopping, spurred on by the encouraging reports from the other end of the state, I ventured to the Holyoke Target during lunch break and checked out the clearance shelf. They had about a dozen of the MOT with the blue car (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr, lugnet.market.shopping)
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(...) Eeek! You gave away all my secret shopping sites except for the KB ToyWorks in Westfield! Oops. Actually they're generally overpriced except for some weird closeout sale items they get from somewhere. Like those little ninja sets they got in (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr)
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(...) *snip* Excellent synopsis, Hendo! While not a current W. MA resident, I did live in Westminster when I came out of my Dark Ages. We used to frequent the TRU at Searstown Mall and scope out LEGO finds some ten years ago. My wife bought a small (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr)
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| | Western Mass, Lego, and More
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Well it has been over a year since I posted in a .local group here on Lugnet. I thought I would post again to maybe entice others in my area to say hello. So, I just read every post ever made to this group! Heheh, well there have only been 9 posts (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr)
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I can't believe this... Bionicle is IN and regular blocks are OUT!!! Sic: "Lego's Bionicles, which are like little Lego robot people, are in. Old square Legos, that kids had to actually use some creativity to assemble, are passe." You can read the (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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(...) Update: Dedham TRU had all the Orient sets Woburn TRU had all or most of the Orient sets Methuen Wal*Mart had at least some Orient sets (had a friend check) North Reading Wal*Mart some Orient sets and some Star Wars sets Salem NH Wal*Mart had (...) (21 years ago, 14-Dec-02, to lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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"David Eaton" <deaton@intdata.com> wrote in message news:H71Joy.Aor@lugnet.com... (...) My Wal-Mart (Cary, NC) had most of the new Star Wars sets but only in the Star Wars section of the toy department, they were not in the LEGO aisle. I bought one (...) (21 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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So, I popped into the TRU in Dedham today, and they had all the new Johnny-Thunder-Visit...The-Orient sets, but no new SW sets... Anyone seen these anywhere to date? I may try hunting some Wal*Marts tomorrow after work... (on FBTB it looks like (...) (21 years ago, 13-Dec-02, to lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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anyone available to help me one on one with rendering using pov-ray, lgeo and other aspects of high quality lego cad rendering. I live in the metro Boston area and would love some help. let me know if your into it. -tk (22 years ago, 2-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Calling All MoonBase Mods: NJAC
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Hi, I mentioned this briefly in another thread, but got no reply as of yet. On October 11th-13th, I will be attending NJAC (Not Just Another Con) at UMass, Amherst. This is a smallish sci-fi & gaming con that is trying to get off the ground after a (...) (22 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Well, I'm still in Plympton, which means I can't be in Waltham until about 7:00. (I had to wait here for a car I could borrow.) :-/ So, I 'll probably have to meet y'all in Franca's. -Suz (...) (22 years ago, 15-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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Hi Shiri, I unfortunately will be in Toronto (Toronto is actually pretty cool, but I'm going to be flying back and forth every week until the end of October...not cool). Have fun during your stay! - Joe "Shiri Dori" <shirid@hotmail.com> wrote in (...) (22 years ago, 14-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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Yup. We'll start at TCS and then head on over to Franca's. - Joe "Suzanne Rich" <suz@baseplate.com> wrote in message news:3D5A7614.CA3622...ate.com... (...) from (...) best (...) 6:30ish? (...) like (...) (22 years ago, 14-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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cool! I'm planning on it. Is Franca's the pizza place across the river from TCS? -Suz (...) (22 years ago, 14-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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"Shaun Sullivan" <shaun_sullivan@irco.com> wrote in message news:H0snsG.AIz@lugnet.com... (...) is (...) out (...) Bring her!!!! This is the same sister that got into school based on 'Government Contractor,' right? - Joe (22 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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(...) Unfortunately I won't be able to make it. My wife needs to have tests done earlier Thursday and she needs to relax the rest of the day so I have to take care of my son that day. Have fun, Eric K. (22 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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(...) Grrr...rrr It looks like I won't be able to make it this week after all. My sister is coming up to stay with us for a week, and it seems rather gauche to ditch out on her. Count me out for this time :( -s (22 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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(...) we'll be there... I like Franca's, so my vote goes there... but I always resist change :) Dan (22 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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(...) Well,based on the responses so far, it looks like Thursday would be the best day for everyone. Is Waltham good for everyone? The usual of TCS at 6:30ish? Do we want to do Franca's or some place new? So far, it doesn't look like too large of a (...) (22 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | A visit to Boston
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Hey guys, I'm going to be in Boston from August 17th to the 28th. It would be cool to get together, unfortunately though I'm missing Suz by a day. BTW, it was really nice to see some of you again at Brickfest! -Shiri (22 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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(...) Weren't there plans in the works for a general meeting mid-to-late August? As for me, I'm free each night this week except for Friday... DaveE (22 years ago, 12-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: I'll be in MA this week
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(...) ...Later in the week has a higher probablitiy of being good for me (so Wednesday or Thursday, I'd say). After the all-day event yesterday, best not to ask for permission for another outing too quickly :P -s (22 years ago, 12-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: I'll be in MA this week
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(...) Well my wife has her birthday Tuesday so I guess I should probably be at home for that :-). Otherwise Wednesday or Thursday are possibilities. Eric K. (22 years ago, 12-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: I'll be in MA this week
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Sure! Tuesday is bad for me, but I believe any other day will work. - Joe "Suzanne Rich" <suz@baseplate.com> wrote in message news:3D56BEF7.501020...ate.com... (...) (22 years ago, 12-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | I'll be in MA this week
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If anyone feels like getting together, I'll be in town this M-F. -Suz (22 years ago, 11-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | NELUG to display at 4/6 - 4/7 Greenberg show.
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NELUG will be displaying a new expanded layout at the Greenberg show this comming weekend 4/6/02 - 4/7/02. For show details please follow the link below. (URL) layout will be approximately 33% larger than our past layouts. Your best chance to see (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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| | Re: Heads are rolling...
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(...) I have seen some Jobs postings for Austin which I'll be checking out (what group are you with?). I'm not sure if STL shows up in Jobs as San Jose or Santa Teresa, if the 2nd, there wasn't anything the other day. Frank (22 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Heads are rolling...
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(...) Frank, being a fellow IBM'er I hate to hear these things. My group just went through a major re-org but so far nobody has been let go. Unfortunately I work at home and the rest of my team is in Santa Teresa CA and Austin TX and I don't know if (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Pictures from 12/01-12/02 Wilmington MA, Greenberg Show
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NELUG showed their layout at the Greenberg Show in Wilmington MA, on December 1st and 2nd. Of course it was a blast but what you all care about is pictures so here they are. (URL) amusement park rides were a huge hit and somewhat of a suprise for (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Concord MinuteMan
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Cute! We can add it to Tom's park or maybe somewhere at the corner of Main street. - Joe "Jorge Fernandez" <galien1@aol.com> wrote in message news:GnDv5n.2wz@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 26-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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| | Re: Gobble Gobble! meeting? was: Re: Boo! meeting?
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Actually, I've been meaning to ask (and this seems like an appropriate time): I live fairly close to the MA/RI boarder. Are there any people in the area who'd like to get together sometime? I wouldn't mind trying that at some point. I like the (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.ct)
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| | Re: Gobble Gobble! meeting? was: Re: Boo! meeting?
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(...) I would just like to throw in my 2 cents and say that I would be real excited if folks wanted to have NELUG meetings in other parts of New England. We have a very well established group in the Greater Boston Area that keeps our general meeting (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.loc.us.ct)
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| | Re: My Display & MOCs -Finally Online!
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(...) Thanks! I think it is my favorite of those I've made too. A number of friends have pointed out different things they liked about it. The most unexpected comment, perhaps, was one that thought the most realistic part was the bits of crumbling (...) (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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| | Re: My Display & MOCs -Finally Online!
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(...) Thanks. The real tragedy is that a few months after I built the model, it was torn apart to rebuild my Town. Thusly, except for the memories of my high school classmates, those pics are the only evidence of how it looked... =o -Hendo (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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(...) I like the globe theater. Very nice design. It's a shame you don't have a picture of the rear, it sounds very interesting. You town layout looks great. I'm sure it gets many an ooh and ahh, when people see it. -Jason (URL) (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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| | Re: My Display & MOCs -Finally Online!
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I totally love the Bannenware tower/keep, it has the distinct look of continental European late medieval architecture. Is it modelled on a real castle? I've never really built much in that style, my castles tend to be more block like, and much wider (...) (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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| | Re: My Display & MOCs -Finally Online!
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(...) Your town page looks pretty good.Like those small homes. (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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| | Re: My Display & MOCs -Finally Online!
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(...) Hendo, Nice castles, I'd love to see more details. The Globe Theater was great, too. And I liked the pics of the mini-fest. Thanks, George (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.town, lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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| | Re: Best Lego Store in Western Mass?
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There is a TRU in Auburn, as well as a brand new Wal-Mart in Sturbridge. Ames and K-Mart in Palmer (Although they are very old and usually bare). Walmart in Ware. Most of these are within a few miles of a 'Pike' Exit/Entrance. Dan M. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr)
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| | Checking in from Western Mass
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Hi All, Just saying hello for the first time in a while (actually the first time since I frequented rtl so many years ago)... Are there any AFOL in Western Mass out there? I'd be open to hearing from you. I wouldn't even mind an occassional (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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| | Re: Best Lego Store in Western Mass?
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My 8 Cents (inflation)... As imperfect as it is, TRU seems to be the best bet in Western Mass. The TRU at the Holyoke Mall is okay. Although not as convenient for me, I visited the other area TRU and found it's selection better. I'm not exactly (...) (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.spr)
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| | Not returning to Gordon in the fall
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Hi everyone - I've talked to a couple of you in private, but now all my plans are settled. I won't be returning to Gordon College in the fall for multiple reasons. I'll be transferring to the University of Illinois at Chicago in the spring and (...) (23 years ago, 9-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.people)
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| | Re: AFOL's on Cape?
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(...) LOL! I lived in NM for 3 years in the 80s too, you don't see me writing there, do you? :) Eastham? Is there anything in Eastham? ;) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.cap)
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| | Re: AFOL's on Cape?
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(...) be (...) Well I lived in Eastham for 3 years in the early 80's. Does that count? ;-) Eric Kingsley (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.cap)
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| | AFOL's on Cape?
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Is it really possible that there are no AFOLs on the Cape? Just a note - Dan and I will be on Cape from late night the 23rd - to Sept 5th - spending a couple of days in Boston - but for the most part we'll probably be in good old Harwich (my (...) (23 years ago, 3-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.cap)
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| | Re: Call for a "Farewell Shiri" meeting
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(...) Heh heh, I'm kinda guilty of the same thing. I'll have to pay attention as well. Anyways regarding wednesday night, I "think" I can make it. I have a 6:00am flight the next day and have some work to finish up before I leave. If I'm a good boy (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Call for a "Farewell Shiri" meeting
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(...) OK... but it seems Matt can't make it, which is a bummer coz I'd like to see him again :-( . (...) Alright, I'll try to bring it then. Turns out I won't be able to drive (it's really stupid - as long as I *didn't* have a license, I could drive (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Call for a "Farewell Shiri" meeting
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(...) That works fine for me too ... I can leave work about 5:00 or 5:30, and get there with a while to drool in TCS before heading over to dinner. (...) I definitely am interested in seeing some buildings. I, sadly and most pathetically, seem to be (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Call for a "Farewell Shiri" meeting
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(...) I've had them tell me, essentially, not to bother to call and ask for less than 12 people. But, then again, as far as I can tell they don't really have a codified system for who/how many people can reserve the room, who has the room reserved, (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Call for a "Farewell Shiri" meeting
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(...) A 7pm dinner works well for me, meeting beforehand at TCS... I get out of work at 6pm nowadays, so that works out pretty well... (...) I dunno how many people we "need" for the big room-- the last time I tried making a reservation in the big (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Call for a "Farewell Shiri" meeting
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(...) OK, great, good to know some people will show up. TCS and the Bison County sound fine. What time would be good? I say, leave some time for TCS, coz I gotta splurge on buying last things before I move (1). Plus I haven't been there since... (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Call for a "Farewell Shiri" meeting
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(...) If we *can* get the meeting room, the new AT-AT, of course! Othwerwise we'll have to stick to small MOCs :( (...) I think we can forgo the lashings. I'll take your AT-ST as punishment. Shiri gets dibs on your grey bricks though, I think. Or (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Call for a "Farewell Shiri" meeting
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(...) I can be there as well ... Let me know what, if any, MOCs I should bring :) Apologies to Shiri for not getting on this bandwagon earlier (as in, when her post to .ma.bos first showed up - I'm afraid I'm guilty of not having been watching this (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Call for a "Farewell Shiri" meeting
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(...) Alright, we've been changing potential dates around worse than Wilt Chamberlin. (1) And just for added last-minute-ness, how's this Wednesday (Aug 1st)? I think the thought was, why not go to Bison County anyway? I can handle two nights in a (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Call for a "Farewell Shiri" meeting
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Hi guys, I am moving out of the country at the end of the summer. I would like to see you all before then, since it would be my last chance to attend a Boston get-together for quite a while. (I will not be back in Boston for at least a year, (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: New Shell Promo sets now available in NY
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(...) Yes... somewhere around Coolidge Corner had very few. I bought the $12 one, 1254 IIRC. Love those bananas and the grey "bucket"! -Shiri (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: LEGO Truck Tour 2001 in Boston
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(...) Yikes, I don't know about this. . . Johnson Controls manufactures roughly half of the car interiors in the US ranging everywhere from Ford to Toyota. This might be a Frankenstein'ish result of a project that was started a little over a year (...) (23 years ago, 24-Jun-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: LEGO Truck Tour 2001 in Boston
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(...) that big silver brick Primo scale? Just kidding, NICK (23 years ago, 25-Jun-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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