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| This is a listing of a number of things that happened at Mindfest both related to the NELUG table and in general. 1. There were quite a few TLG reps on hand and many of us had a chance to chat with them. I will relate the few experiances I had and (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
| | | | | Re: NELUG - Some things we learned while presenting at Mindfest
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| (...) Sometimes we like to believe that most people don't suck. Most of the time we're forced to re-evaluate. (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.general)
| | | | | Re: something nelug could do
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| (...) Acknowledgement is something the company may find neccessary, whether the outward stance be true or feinged. I'm not holding my breath for anything more positive (and true as well). I think your Palm organizer example is a good one in that, (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.org.us)
| | | | | Re: NELUG - Some things we learned while presenting at Mindfest
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| (...) I do realize that our exhibit did not exactly mesh with the hands on focus of the event and that was explained one way or another to many people that asked about our exhibit. Plus like you say the proximity to the Construction Zone I am sure (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.general)
| | | | | Re: NELUG - Some things we learned while presenting at Mindfest
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| (...) It can be a very hard ballance to strike. I know, having been there, done that from both sides. I've exibited since I was 7 or so (rallied a steam traction Engine when I was 9 for 3 years). It is so hard to strike a ballance between "don't (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.general)
| | | | | Re: NELUG - Some things we learned while presenting at Mindfest
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| (...) or (...) AirSpeeder (...) Do keep in mind that you/we were presenting at a place where "hands-on" is a primary ethos. In most of the exibits adults and children were encouraged to touch, experiment, and create. The proximity to the (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.general)
| | | | | Re: NELUG - Some things we learned while presenting at Mindfest
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| I'd like to add my congratulations on a totally awesome display. I think you were very restrained in your dealings with the less respectful public. I'm very posessive about my Lego and other hobbies, and my young nephews and nieces know that Uncle (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.general)
| | | | | Re: NELUG at Mindfest, A quick summary and more photo's.
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| (...) I wasn't there for both days, but the times I was there, I had a total blast. The best part was meeting great friendly people and putting faces to names finally, and seeing LEGO designs like Jin Sato's MIBO and the NELUG Star Wars models "in (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: something nelug could do
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| (...) I also live for Oreos and Dr. Pepper. Oh yeah, and the Simpsons. :-, Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
| | | | | Re: something nelug could do
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| (...) And yes, I realize this! (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.org.us)
| | | | | Re: something nelug could do
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| (...) Alright. Just an idea. I was thinking in particular of <URL:(URL) -- *gasp*, actual acknowledgement/support of user groups. I realize that we're not TLG's target audience for a lot of things, but they _have_ at least acknowledged a lot of (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.org.us)
| | | | | Re: NELUG at Mindfest, A quick summary and more photo's.
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| (...) And as if he hasn't suffered enough indignities in this thread, I spelled Michael Gasperi's name wrong. Memory OK, but verification of facts better! At least I was able to help him secure one of the coveted "MindFest Staff" tee- shirts. (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: something nelug could do
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| I would recommend against such a thing. sounds unprofessional. TLG may only find such request for contact annoying and see it as coming from a niave view. It also may just support their vision of fanatical young men who live for toys and sci-fi. (no (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.org.us)
| | | | | Re: NELUG at Mindfest, A quick summary and more photo's.
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| (...) I'd like to mention several other people (not on Eric's list) that I was very pleased to meet/meet again at MindFest: Dave Baum Ben Erwin Bob Frankston Michael Gaspieri Ralph Hempel Fred Martin Markus Noga Kekoa Proudfoot Mitchel Resnick I'm (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.trains)
| | | | | Re: NELUG - Some things we learned while presenting at Mindfest
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| (...) Yes, amusing. But really, part of the problem was that we didn't want to scare people off -- that's why Eric didn't want to have signs at first. I guess we underestimated the lack of respect people would have. (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.general)
| | | | | Re: NELUG - Some things we learned while presenting at Mindfest
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| (...) Hey, if you do this again next year, I can fix that problem. I'll wear black combat/duty style boots(which I hope to be getting for my 16th bday when I can become a jr. firefighter), then I'll get some black cargo pants and wear the boots over (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.general)
| | | | | Re: NELUG - Some things we learned while presenting at Mindfest
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| (...) Hey, if you do this again next year, I can fix that problem. I'll wear black combat/duty style boots(which I hope to be getting for my 16th bday when I can become a jr. firefighter), then I'll get some black cargo pants and wear the boots over (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.general)
| | | | | Re: NELUG - Some things we learned while presenting at Mindfest
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| First of all : congratulations with the VERRY LARGE Star Wars models !!!! superb,cool,waw, .... (...) at (...) I displayed also once in a technical school (open door day's - only for 2 afternoons !!) and i got some moving parts as a (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.general)
| | | | | something nelug could do
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| Ok, so here's something we (or other LUGs, for that matter) could do: try to arrange a slightly-formal meeting with an actual representative of TLG. We could show them stuff we've done and talk about how immensely huge the adult lego fan base is, (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.org.us)
| | | | | Re: NELUG at Mindfest, A quick summary and more photo's.
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| (...) (There were in fact _lots_ of important people who didn't make Eric's list. I don't think he was trying to be comprehensive and certainly didn't mean to leave anybody out. There were a lot of people there, and I doubt anyone had time to meet (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.trains)
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