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| Greetings all. I have good news and bad news. It is VERY possible that we may use my old church, St. Anne's, for the MichLUG fest. Now my pastor has agreed to use it FREE OF CHARGE if we fully clean up after ourselves. Now they have a full kitchen, (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | "Lego Fest"
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| since i can be at this Lego Fest any one who is going please mention a train branch of MichLug so we can have our own lego train meeting at some time! (24 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | "Lego Fest"
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| since i can be at this Lego Fest p any one who is going please mention a train branch of MichLug so we can have our own lego train meeting at some time! (24 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: lego club
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| It will be in lansing Michigan, a hotel or something, on October 7th. Scott S. -- Want LEGO Elements at Great Prices? Visit The Sanburn Systems Company www.sanburnsystems.com Scott E. Sanburn, Owner (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | lego club
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| where are we holding this thing again? :) (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: southern michigan train club
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| Kai, (forgive me if that is not your name), There has been a lot of discussion on this subject, we are planning a LEGO fest on October 7th, and we might be organizing a Train part of it as well. You can e-mail me here, or Rick (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: MichLUG - People from Mich, READ!!!!
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| To All, (...) probably (...) It would be nice to see you there, Larry, you world traveler you! : ) No doubt gutting the poor people of Australia with your LEGO purchases. (...) Good question, probably just informal right now, some creations, trades, (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
| | | | | Re: MichLUG - People from Mich, READ!!!!
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| (...) I can kick in 20 to make this happen, no matter whether i can come or not (always an open question with my schedule, right now it's a maybe but probably not) What's the agenda? Display stuff? Trade stuff? Brickwars? Maybe Steve Bliss and I can (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
| | | | | Re: MichLUG - People from Mich, READ!!!!
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| (...) need (...) his (...) I missed what you were saying, Rick. I am but a humble man, quick to confusion. Scott S. -- (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
| | | | | MichLUG - People from Mich, READ!!!!
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| Ok....Here is the thing. The Meeting room is for 10-15 people. We need $75 + Tax of 6% Before SEPTEMBER 23. THE DATE IS SET FOR OCTOBER 7th. I need at least ten people to ethier 1) Email me at Kamauzinama@aol.com with Subject of 'MichLUG money' or (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
| | | | | Re: MichLUG funding *READ!*
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| Mark, & All, I think there has been some discussion off LUGNET, but I think we have around 10 or so total to come for this event. Rick is located in Lansing, and Chris Leach is off in Canton, not to far from Ann Arbor. heh, maybe we should have Gary (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: MichLUG funding *READ!*
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| I'd be happy to pitch in the 8 bucks, but one question: where are you located? Are Scott and I the only other ones interested? "Rick Hallman" <Sephiroths@Hotmail.com> wrote in message news:G0LM47.I6H@lugnet.com... (...) they (...) is (...) an (...) (...) (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: MichLUG funding *READ!*
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| Rick, Well, I posted this to you and the group, I have e-mailed the pastor, and am waiting for a repsonse. I can put up twenty five to cover some of the cost to make up for the other people. As for the date, whenever is fine with me, I have no (...) (24 years ago, 9-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | MichLUG funding *READ!*
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| Greetings all you fellow Michigan AOFL. I have checked a Sleep Inn Hotel in my city for conference rooms, and they do have them. But for the ten or so people who are interested, the price is going to be *around* $79 ($75 fee plus tax). If you want (...) (24 years ago, 9-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | UPDATE - Re: Center for Creative Studies, anyone?
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| Just in case anyone was wondering how I'm doing here (ha!) or just wants to know what it's like at CCS, the answer is great. Despite the fact that I have an *insane* workload (maybe I should have listened to the warnings, eh?), there's tons of fun (...) (24 years ago, 6-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.det)
| | | | | Info...
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| I am going to check on the building used by the city for open things such as banquets and the like, tomarrow (tuesday). I hope it will be 1) open!, 2) low in cost. AND, if we get this to work, I will tlak to Todd about making a MichLUG orginization (...) (24 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: Logos for MichLUG
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| Rick, (...) My lovely and adoring wife likes the brick one better. She suggested that it might be blue instead of black. I like both, but I think the brick one is closer to incompassing the whole state rather than just the bridge. Maybe if someone (...) (24 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: Logos for MichLUG
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| (...) Big Mac! (24 years ago, 3-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Logos for MichLUG
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| Here are two logos I have worked on. The first one is the Mackinaw Bridge with Blue Bricks bordering it. The second is a Michigan made out of Legos. (URL) one looks better? LET THE VOTING BEGIN!!!! (24 years ago, 3-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) October 6, 7, or 8. (...) Here is the AAOL Instant Messenger (AIM) link to it aim:gochat?roomname=...ckLUG+Chat Rick (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| Rick, (...) situation. (...) All right. If it is not an open, I can see if my old church in Flint might be available. What was the date we were gunning for. Maybe we need a webpage set up for status or something, I feel I have been out of the loop. (...) (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) D'oh! Iwill check on the memorial Building right now. (9:09am) and see if it opn/cost/etc. Wish me luck!!! Rick (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| Rick, I can't find an e-mail, but I heard some news on your church situation. How is everyone feeling about this? Any thoughts / ideas? I met with Chris Leach tonight, real super guy, beautiful family, and a ton of creations. It is really nice to (...) (24 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | UPDATE OF 'New Michigan Lego Club?'
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| Hello UPDATE! There is a wedding planned for Oct 7th, and sunday school uses the sociaL Hall (the biggest room that has a purpose to us) and they set up pews for the Sunday school saturday. The person I talked to is gonna check at a staff meeting (...) (24 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| I'm in Royal Oak. 5 miles north of Detroit. (...) (24 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| I would have no problems with contributing funds, provided that it was reasonable. Ryan -- (URL) E. Sanburn" <ssanburn@cleanweb.net> wrote in message news:002901c01098$39...default... (...) the (...) (24 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| Rick, Either one is fine for me. if there is a fee, I am sure we will get the money, one way or another. Scott (24 years ago, 28-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| Ok... I will ask the church how much it costs to reserve it for both weekends, if it is low, i will use my job's wages to pay for it, but if it is exspensive (probably not going to be), we can get everyone whos going to pool it together. I will call (...) (24 years ago, 27-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) 6th,sat (...) avalible (...) I'll be on a train trip in Canada that weekend. Sept 29th, 30th, and Oct 1st would be better for me. Ryan -- (URL) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) Ok lets start with a day or two in the first weekend in october(fri 6th,sat 7th,sun 8th)How is that weekend for everyone (and Rick ,is church avalible one of those days?) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) I need an exact date before i can send a request for the church out. They have a lot of non-profit groups use the church: Campus Life, singing groups, the like...So, someone e-mail me when we get an exact date. I can probably make an date (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| I have no problems with Lansing. Ryan -- (URL) Leach" <cleach@mediaone.net> wrote in message news:FzvA15.Hzt@lugnet.com... (...) there. (...) table (...) or (...) off (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| Lansing sounds fine, if everyone agrees to that. Everyone, I guess the next best step would be to pick a date, and see if everyone can make it. If not, make it another weekend. As for the fest tself, Rick will need to get some details about (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| Paul, (...) Huh, I noticed my e-mail to you bounced from three days before, it seems to be the pfoster@exepc.com. Anyway, I will try to resend it. It seems we are in the process of having a meeting (ach, I was attacked by flying CD-ROM's!) sometime, (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| OK, I'm way behind and just catching up. If someone wants to write up some HTML pages and put them at ftp.gmlug.org, I can add a section for whatever you want to call the group. SCOTT: I have not received any email from you at any of my email (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| Sounds fine to me. I'm in Ann Arbor, BTW. I've been out of this discussion because I've had a busy week (a new baby tends to do that :). But I am interested in all of this (as I told Scott). So someone start throwing out possible dates... :) "Chris (...) (24 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) Well, I'm not gonna be home until Christmas time, but when I am home (Wheaton, IL) on break, I'd love to come out. Its not a tremendous drive from me, and besides, Chris drove all the way from Detroit to my fest. So I owe him one :) I'll let (...) (24 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) Lansing sounds good to me, everyone else? (24 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) I march in the Dewitt High School Marching Band. We have a game tonite, and then we marchin a parade tomarrow morning cuz we have a town festival going on! P.S. The festival is the Dewitt Ox Roast (Voted Best Small town Fair for Mid Michigan (...) (24 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| I'll respond by asking you what marching band you're in! I marched for the last 2 years at U-M Ann Arbor. I played Snare in the drumline. John (...) (24 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| HI Is anybody gonna make a responding or debating response to this? Rick (Who marchs at a football game in 3 hrs, and a parade in 18) (24 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: Chicago Legofest Photos
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| (...) I'll probably start LDrawing the fighter sometime this week... what do you think I should do with the colors? (...) Anyway, TTYL Jameson Robert Gagnepain (URL) #17714608 (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.in)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) I have a nice church just north (5 minutes) of Lansing. We could meet there. They have a social hall, carpteted halls, and nice facilities. (...) Sometime in October? (...) Bring maybe lego models and show them off, ideas to pass around, have (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| To All, Well, I think we have more than enough people to have a little LEGO fest somewhere in Michigan, I would guess Lansing or something as being a good place, as it is about an hour or two from everyone. As for my thoughts, as per Larry and I's (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) Yah, right. Like Larry and I don't live in Ada. As if. Ada. It's that little place, just below where your life line meets your love line.[1] Just a couple miles east of Grand Rapids. And Pamela Fryer and Fredrick Paepke live south of GR -- (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) I live in Lansing. I am probably the most Western person in this little adventure. Rick (The pizza-making marching band member) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) lakes (...) Canton,Scott's (...) Well, I live in... oh. : ) (...) All right. (...) not (...) dark (...) what (...) video (...) bricks (...) collection (...) Well, don't worry about ability or anything, I think we just want to get together for (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) in (...) I'm in Sterling Heights, 20 minutes north of Detroit. I've been thinking about what I can contribute to this club. Basically, not much. It has only been a couple of months since I have come out of my dark ages. What I have discovered (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) fest'...The big ? is where does everyone live?Myself i'm in Canton,Scott's in Ypsi. everyone else? (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) Count in me in for membership. Not sure how much I can help with planning, etc. Too much time, not enough LEGO. Erh, strike that. Reverse it. Steve (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) a (...) Indeed. I was just thinking that. A specific branch for Michigan would be terrific. I e-mailed Paul about a lot of things, that included. My primary interest is having a get together in Michigan, meeting some AFOL's and the like, and (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) Suggest we use that (GMLUG) facility rather than creating an all new site, etc. Paul Foster has space and infrastructure set up already. If we become a subclub (MI-GMLUG) or the like, we leverage that. If those who expressed interest aren't (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| I was just looking at the groups, and I noticed that we are in part of GMLUG, Greater Midwest LEGO Users Group, so maybe we can kind of branch of that as well. Sigh, I have not looked there in awhile. I thought I joined, hmm..... Scott S. -- (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| To All, Well, just from the responses that have been posted so far, it looks like we could put together a little group here. I guess the next step would be what does everyone want from this club? A big group project, I.E. train layout, space layout, (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| Sounds cool Scott. I'd be happy you help you plan events, if you need it. "Scott E. Sanburn" <ssanburn@cleanweb.net> wrote in message news:002701c00c8d$26...8d0@SES... (...) there (...) and (...) ssanburn@cleanweb.net (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) I can offer moral support and the promise to pop in from time to time when in the area... so ya, count me in. ++Lar (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| Sounds good to me. -- (URL) E. Sanburn <ssanburn@cleanweb.net> wrote in message news:002701c00c8d$26...8d0@SES... (...) there (...) and (...) ssanburn@cleanweb.net (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| I'd love to be part of this as well! (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| Count me in as well!!! Rick (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| (...) (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | New Michigan LEGO Club?
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| To All, Well, I have been thinking a lot in terms of Michigan and LEGO Groups, and I really think we can use one for Michigan. No offense to the GMTLC, etc. but it would be nice to have one just for Michigan, especially since most of the activities (...) (24 years ago, 22-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: My Hometown's Lego Contest...
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| (...) Yeah, sorry 'bout that. Like so many things, it never crossed my mind to post about it until too late. -On the brighter side, the judging doesn't start until 11 or 11:30 - there's still time to get there from GR! :) Gotta go be a judge now. (...) (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
| | | | | Re: My Hometown's Lego Contest...
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| (...) Why didn't you mention this before? I would have been so there! :( Anyway, have a great time! :) Steve (24 years ago, 18-Aug-00, to lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
| | | | | Re: B-wings
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| (...) That's the "KB price", in other words MSRP + "gouge" percentage. MSRP is 29.99. Still, you did well, congrats! I hit that Lansing store about two weeks ago and cleaned it out, sounds like it got restocked... They said their restock day is (...) (24 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | B-wings
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| Hello. Plese check on this...but... At my area K B toy liquadators store i bought a 19.99 B-wing with 25% price drop for only $15!!! This is a $35 set. Please tell me if this is any other place in the USA. They said it goes till end of the month, (...) (24 years ago, 15-Aug-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: Chicago Legofest Photos
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| (...) No problem Tim, Sandys not mad(wink) (...) It's an airport with 20 gates (building at fest is just the rough beginning of one of the gates). Terminal will be made out of 3 century skyways and 2 international jetports. (...) (24 years ago, 15-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.in)
| | | | | Re: Chicago Legofest Photos
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| "Thomas Main" <main@appstate.edu> wrote in message news:3997FA20.39E91E...ate.edu... (...) Hehe :) A really hilarious thing - Brandon, Chris, Jameson and I are out behind the church after the fest talking. The building is so you can see the main (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
| | | | | Re: Chicago Legofest Photos
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| (...) <snip> (...) Kinda gives a whole new meaning to "First Assembly of God" :) -- Thomas Main main@appstate.edu (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.in)
| | | | | Re: Chicago Legofest Photos
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| "Tim Courtney" <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:Fz9sJM.IK0@lugnet.com... (...) Quick note I forgot to add... The chicagofest.jpg group shot, L-R is: Jameson Gagnepain, Zach Hanna, Chris Leach, Greg Howell, Tim Courtney (myself), Brandon (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.in)
| | | | | Chicago Legofest Photos
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| Hey everybody!! Just had our Chicago Legofest today, and we had a blast!! In attendance were myself, Brandon Grifford, Jameson Gagnepain, Greg Howell, Jeff Rutt, Chris Leach, Chris's wife (my apologies, her name escapes me), and Zach Hanna. I (...) (24 years ago, 14-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.loc.us.in)
| | | | | another person to go with me to fest in chicago
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| Hey michigan AFOL's i'm leaving for chicago in morning for a fest. Is there is any one out there who wants to go, email me and we may be able to get together for the drive there.We can use my car or who evers. Later Chris (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Chicago Legofest Update
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| Hey... Just got word that the event probably can't be held at Jameson's - so the backup plan is in effect. The event will be held next Sunday at my church, First Assembly of God, in Wheaton, IL. I'll give directions to those interested. Times for (...) (24 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
| | | | | Re: Chicago Legofest - UPDATE
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| (...) I am (...) parents (...) 10 (...) friend to (...) FF7 (...) PPL (...) have (...) me....Kamauzinama@aol.com That wouldn't be impossible for me, but improbable. And impossible probably for the people in WI. Chris Leach is planning on coming - (...) (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
| | | | | Re: Chicago Legofest - UPDATE
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| Hello, i may be a little wierd, but can we have one in the michigan area? I am below a alone-driving-age in michigan so i cant go to Chicgo and my parents wont take me....could we have a uh...um....maybe a Lansing Legofest? or Detroit? Not (...) (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
| | | | | Chicago Legofest - UPDATE
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| Good news! We have tentative use of Jameson Gagnepain's house on Sunday the 13th of August - located in St. Charles, IL, about an hour west of Chicago. That is conditional on his health and whether he gets back to work (even for an hour today) - so (...) (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
| | | | | Re: Any news on a Great Lakes legofest??
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| From: "Greg Howell" <meowdammit99@hotmail.com> (...) Don't worry... (...) he (...) house. (...) Heh. (...) just (...) wa (...) Well, I proposed my house to my dad, who talked to my mom (my dad has no objection) but with my mom it flew over like a (...) (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
| | | | | Re: Any news on a Great Lakes legofest??
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| (...) Tim, I feal as though I have failed us all :-( I discussed the possibility of holding a meeting with my freind Jeff, but he wasn't so keen on the idea. I even told him that I would help clean his house. (which would start with napalm, and go (...) (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.org.us.gmlug)
| | | | | Any news on a Great Lakes legofest??
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| Hey... I'm posting cause there was talk about having a Legofest next weekend (the 12th) in northeastern IL which would be to include lower WI, MI, and IN. I'm wondering if anyone has information on this beacuse its getting down to the wire. Over 10 (...) (24 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.org.us.gmlug) !
| | | | | Re: Possible Get together Update
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| Ack! I'm on vacation during this time, and won't be able to make it. The Round Lake area would have worked pretty well for me, as I'm in Milwaukee...hopefully next time! I'm with you, Mike - when the Droid Developer Kit dropped in price, I was (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: Possible Get together Update
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| (...) us (...) there (...) september) (...) Round Lake would be so cool. I live in Kenosha and work in Vernon Hills so that is like only an hour away from home and a half hour from work. I am in the process of moving right now so it is kinda tough (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: Possible Get together Update
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| (...) Ok, good idea. (...) Go for Saturday the 12th of August. I leave for school a couple weeks after that and won't be around for any more festing. This gives enough time to plan it, and gives me enough time after to finish packing... DO NOT do it (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: Possible Get together Update
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| (...) An excellent idea! I didn't know you could do stuff like that with Lugnet. I'm still ather new at the whole Lugnet thing. perhaps August is the best time. Not only is the waiting short, but it keeps us all honest about commiting. I agree that (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: Possible Get together Update
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| Here's a followup: I just threw together a page on Lugnet for fest gathering info. As more info comes in, I'll help out by editing this page: (URL) this helps!! -Tim (24 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: Possible Get together Update
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| (...) COD is a GREAT idea. I don't know anything really there right now, except a few friends who attend. I've cc'ed one on this (non-AFOL) and hopefully he can find out some info. Depending on how many people we'll have, it might be better to do it (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: Possible Get together Update
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| Hey Tim, What about College of Dupage? Do you think they would give us a room? Aside from locating a meeting hall, what are the plans for this shindig? I think our first meeting should be a friendly get together where we can just meet, talk and (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: Possible Get together Update
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| I'm interested. I'm in SE MI but make frequent trips to Central WI. -- (URL) Courtney <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:Fy6qqI.n4u@lugnet.com... (...) give (...) also (...) it (...) a (...) freak). (...) please (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: Possible Get together Update
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| (...) Hello, Once again, I am posting to say that I am interested in this meeting idea. My guess is that we could do it someones' basement since the follow-ups seem to number less than ten each time someone brings this idea up. I am more of a do-er (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: Possible Get together Update
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| To All, Count me in if anything happens. I don't know if I will be in Indiana, Wisconsin, or Michigan, but wherever I end up, I will try to be there! Scott S. -- Systems Administrator-Affiliated Engineers -> (URL) Page -> (URL) LEGO Parts at Great (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
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| (...) Tim you know that I've been talking a lot about doing a meeting like this. I live in Kenosha so I'm half way between Milwaukee and 90 minutes from you Tim. I was thinking that we need to get everyone to post about this to get a rough number (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: Possible Get together Update
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| Mookie wrote in message <397BC88B.60500073@w...tt.net>... (...) Well, there's my church (Wheaton, IL) but the fellowship hall is a tile floor, and for Lego, that's pretty painful. If you're desparate, I can give it a whack (but there are also (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jul-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.wi.mil, lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind, lugnet.loc.us.mi)
| | | | | Re: GR Teacher's Store
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| (...) Yeah, that's what I was afraid of. Oh well, I'll have to check next time I'm in town. Thanks. -Jeremiah- (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
| | | | | Re: GR Teacher's Store
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| (...) Last time I checked, they did not. But it's been awhile since I checked... We got a very cool DACTA/DUPLO house from there, quite awhile ago. I don't remember the set number, and the box is long gone (but one of the side panels is tucked away (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
| | | | | GR Teacher's Store
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| Hi All, I was driving down 28th the other day when I saw a place called The Teacher's Store on one of the side streets. I suddenly remembered going there with my grandmother (a retired teacher) and ogling all the Dacta boxes as a child. I was just (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
| | | | | Re: Display at Greenberg's Great Train and Collectible Toy in Novi, Michigan
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| To All, I did receive an e-mail from the company, and they said the NOVI one was a mistake. However, I think it would be neat if us Michigananders can start one ourselves! Scott S. -- Systems Administrator-Affiliated Engineers -> (URL) Page -> (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: Display at Greenberg's Great Train and Collectible Toy in Novi,Michigan
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| John, I don't know. I e-mailed the poster this morning, and I am waiting for a response. I would like a supporting role if anything. Scott S. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John York" <jry@careersite.com> To: "Scott E. Sanburn" (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: Display at Greenberg's Great Train and Collectible Toy in Novi, Michigan
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| I haven't much train stuff, but I'd be interested in seeing the show. When/Where will it be? John York (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Display at Greenberg's Great Train and Collectible Toy in Novi, Michigan
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| To all, I know all you Michigan residents are out there, there is a train show in Novi coming up. Does anyone want to display something? I might be able to, it depends on time, date, etc. Maybe we can have an unofficial group or something? Respond (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli)
| | | | | Re: Anyone in GRR find the new Large Star Wars
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| I saw all 3 of these at the Toys R Us in NOVI( Not exactly SW, but close! ) about 2 weeks ago. They only had a few and their shelves weren't big enough to hold them so they were sitting on the floor. The X-Wing was $149.99, the other two were $99.99 (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
| | | | | Anyone in GRR find the new Large Star Wars
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| So, has anyone found any of the big new SW sets in Southwest Michigan? I found two of the 7191, UCS X-Wing Fighter at the Eastbrook TRU. One of the boxes was pretty beat up -- it looked like someone really wanted a peek inside. I haven't seen 7181, (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
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| new to lugnet from canton. (24 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
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