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(...) Hockey is over for me, I would take a Thursday night off and come over to the cities, I'd like to meet everyone. (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club (GMLTC)
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(...) Larry - Thanks for putting this out for the world to see! (...) Master builder? <blush> (...) The billboards on the outfield fence of the baseball stadium on the far right are built with bricks. The only non-brick billboard is the one on top (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: March Twin Cities minifest anyone?
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Well... I am off to CA from the 18th through the 28th so I can't be there on the 25th, I will be at Disneyland. We will be at LL on opening day. However things are looking good for my project to extend at least into April. People should feel free to (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Greetings, I know a trip to Carlsbad won't be happening anytime soon for me but would still love to meet with other AFOL. Anyone interested in a Twin Cities minifest while Larry P is still in town? I was thinking of maybe the evening of Thursday (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club (GMLTC)
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(...) Get after John Gerlach, not me.. :-) ... , he registered the domain (gmltc.org) and is setting up the website... he has all the pics and is busily scanning, I understand. I was just asked to put this one on my website so everyone will know (...) (25 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.loc.us.wi.eau)
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(...) coming?!? :)P (...) Dang, that is in-freaking-credible! (...) Did they have to pull special strings to get space there at the GC or does the GC welcome mega-serious builders? In any event (ha, pun), what a great display for the GC!!! (...) (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.loc.us.wi.eau)
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| | Re: Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club (GMLTC)
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In lugnet.trains, Tamyra Teed writes: [snip] (...) If you're talking about the Deluxe Track Kit and ilk, I just ordered one of those Wednesday, and they said it would be here on Monday. :) I can't wait to not have my train going around in a very (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club (GMLTC)
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COOL!! When do we get to see some close ups of some of those buildings?? I really want to see what I think is the grey "train station?" and my color might be a little off though it looks a little purple? (might be pink, looks kinda like the slides (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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That is very impressive! Is the white bridge is curved to match the track? Is that a gray truss bridge to the right? And what is the red truss work supporting? The 6 slides really make a cool carnival ride! SteveB (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Greater Midwest LEGO Train Club (GMLTC)
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As promised, here is a teaser pic: (URL) entire layout is built from Lego. All those red sides with black streaks are Lego! Only the supporting tables (the boards and draping) are not. Conan Callopy (much of the bricks are his and his uncle's) is in (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Formation of local train club
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Excellent news. Needs wider circulation. Hence my post to a few more groups. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mi.det, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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| | Formation of local train club
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Well, I met with the local guys who have been showing Lego trains at the GATS (on and off since '85 I learned!) and let me tell you! But first off, I should say that, originally, I wanted to be in a group such as the PNLTC and so I started (...) (25 years ago, 27-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: UMLTC
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It's strange how hard it is to get a bunch of 'local' LEGO train enthusiasts together (where 'local' means within 25-50 miles of where you live). I've been trying to get some interest in the SF Bay Area, with little success. I've even used a (...) (25 years ago, 25-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Clubs, structure, long distance orgs (Was Re: UMLTC
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John and I had a great conversation on Friday and one of the topics that came up is what exactly we would want out of a club. We agreed that too much structure can be detrimental as people get sucked up into the structure aspects instead of the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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Gee, it's lonely in this chat room:) To follow up on John Gerlach- I (and any other interested parties) am/are invited to check out this group's set-up and meet the guys this Tues night. If you would like to attend, let me know so I can give you (...) (25 years ago, 23-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Short notice, I know... I am dropping co-workers off at the airport then going to LIC at the MoA till about 8ish, as I have a hole in my schedule (flight leaves at 10) Any interest in linking? page me at 800 946 4645 pin 145 5010 (25 years ago, 22-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: MSP Fest?
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(...) Time to warn the employees of the Lego Imagination Center :^) Seriously, Welcome to the Twin Cities! In many ways the hunting for sets can be challenging and rewarding. There are 30+ Target stores, 6 Wal-Marts, 7 or so TRU's, numerous K-Marts (...) (25 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Well, what do you know? I may be in MN soon after all. I've got my new assignments, I will be supporting two projects and one of them is in MSP. Watch this space. ++Lar (25 years ago, 19-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Upper Midwest Lego Train Club
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(...) Not as fancy as PNLTCs, but yes. See my site to see if my skills are good enough. ++Lar (25 years ago, 12-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Very good questions, Lar- unfortunately, until I here from John Gerlach, I don't know anything really about their group at all. He said that they were working on a webpage...BTW is anyone here savvy enough to create a web page if we do proceed? (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) well, sure, free is good. But is this a go or no, given the other group's existence? What is their charter? If they are MPLS only, that shuts a number of us out. I have been on the PNLTC group's case about allowing "remote" members, but no go (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Upper Midwest Lego Train Club
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Gee Lar- I was going to do the shirts gratis. After a while we can sink in the serious coin for embroidery. As for the logo -here is the Georgia dudes logo: (URL) a little too slick and webby pagey for my taste. I like the PNLTC's logo, but perhaps (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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I have a bazillion tee shirts. I'd favor spending more and getting a collared shirt with embroidery instead of a screened shirt. On a previous project, we got some for in the 30s ballpark... 4 thread colors on a small offset (over the heart) front (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: MSP Fest?
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(...) These are some of the most useful bricks out there for direction changes. I must have 500 of them and I am always buying more because I run out. They have two studs and two holes. One stud is on top, one on the side, inset so that it is two (...) (25 years ago, 11-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.build)
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| | UMLTC
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Well, Ben Fleskes of PNLTC fame put me in contact with one of the guys who does the lego train layouts at the St.Paul GATS (John Gerlach). He informed me that a group is already going through the process of setting up a website, taking a name (UMLTC (...) (25 years ago, 9-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | Re: Train Club
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(...) I already talked to John, but I thought I'd post here to say that I am interested in a train club or any sort of LEGO club, for that matter! But I have a special fondness for trains. -michael (25 years ago, 9-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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okay, I have contacted a few people who have expressed an interest in forming the UMLTC. None, however, are in close proximity, so I figure we can start off in Cyberspace and go from there. At the very least we can get us a logo and print some (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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what are you planning to do with YOUR 1X1 red recessed sidestud bricks? (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Oh... you have been there- Bandana Square it's called. And you haven't been to the MOA? Then you will probably want to check that out. The LIC will surely disappoint, although having had it in my backyard may have tainted my perspective. My family (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Hmmmm, I think you might see my name on their also. (25 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I've never been to the MOA, yet. This place was another mall. It was built in an old railroad car repair (or engine maintenance) shop. I can't remember where the mall was, but I think closer to downtown (whether down town StP or Mpls, I can't (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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this is my first auczilla, so I'm just getting the hang of it. To answer your other question, no, not even close. That place in the MOA went away years ago. The place I'm talking about is near the fairgrounds and makes the mall joint look like a (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) They're not yours just yet, hm... else I would not be outbidding you. (25 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) back in the late 80s' but certainly would not mind seeing it again. (25 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Larry, if it does work out, I thought you might enjoy checking out the Twin (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Yes Paul, this LarryP guy seems ubiquitious- he keeps outbidding my ladders... (...) (25 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) Late breaking news, I may not be able to do this after all, I may be transitioning projects.. (25 years ago, 7-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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(...) I wish it were me but it isn't. There is also no guarantee that these people have ever thought about the internet and Lego. A good example is the train guy in Florida that Larry reached through cross posting. (...) Darn, I'll be out of town (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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Larry, I would be glad to meet you and even take you to the venerable (sic) Lego Imagination Center if by chance you haven't already been there yourself. As for your interest in the club, I don't think proximity should necessarily be an issue. There (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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| | MSP Fest?
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I will, if I can slide onto an earlier flight, have a basically all day layover in MSP on Sunday, 7 Feb 1999. Anyone interested in a fest or get together of some sort? If there's no interest, I will just go to the LIC at the MOA and hang out. (25 years ago, 6-Jan-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp)
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