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(...) I don't know. I actually have a smaller group of confirmations at this time than I thought would happen, so I don't know how that will affect things. I can go late, or not. What time can you be here? Chris (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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Hi Chris and everyone... I'm planning on being there on Saturday. I'm looking forward to it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christopher Weeks" <clweeks@eclipse.net> <snip> (...) appreciate (...) every one (...) charades? (...) This sounds great (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ct)
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(...) Actually, I'm coming back during the day, but probably a bit later. How long are you looking to run? best Lindsay (24 years ago, 18-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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OK everyone, we are go for Saturday. This Saturday, 22 July, 2000 at 3:00 EST! I decided that posting directions here would be easier than emailing, but do please let me know if you will be in attendance. The directions are at the bottom of this (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ct)
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OK everyone, we are go for Saturday. This Saturday, 22 July, 2000 at 3:00 EST! I decided that posting directions here would be easier than emailing, but do please let me know if you will be in attendance. The directions are at the bottom of this (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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(...) day.) All day? I supose you think that expediting your visa or whatever is a good excuse. Sheez...kids these days... (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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Wow! This Saturday is the 22nd already? I guess I need those directions now, Chris. Can you e-mail them to me when you get a chance, to the following address? andy@andyandjackie.com Thanks--- -Andy Lynch (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) Until then, perhaps we ought to be: SLUGTANG: Some Lego Users Gathered To Assay Naming Group Mmmm-mm, orange-y too! (The official bottom-feeder of the astronauts!) (The bad news is that I can't make 22 July--I have to be in the City that (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) Oh gad! I'm sitting on Larry's French copy and I'd sort-of forgotten about it. Doh! I'll have it in French too ;-) Chris (24 years ago, 16-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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I've just received a Dutch copy of _The Gate Of The Present_ (featured on page 117 of The Ultimate Lego Book). I'll bring it along to any upcoming gathering, to pass around. -Erik (24 years ago, 16-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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7/22 Would be good for me too : ) But now we have way too many cool choices for acronyms : ( Perhaps that should be the first item on the agenda ? (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) That would be my most likely date as well. (...) I'm leaning towards "SEASLUG." ;) (...) My only experience involves extracting money from University bureaucracies, so I won't be much help on this one. (...) I think that if we make it clear (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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Chris and all, Well, I believe that I can make July 22. I need to verify with my wife to make sure that we have nothing that we must be at on that date. A good friend of mine has offered us Webspace on his server, if we eventually want to have a web (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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I keep replying to my own posts... (...) The resounding responses (all three ;-) suggest that 22 July is a good date. Who can make it for something in Central New Jersey on Saturday, 22 July 2000 at around 1500 EST? I think this should be an RSVP (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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Hi, 22 July is good for me. I'm flexible until Sep 7 (two weekends in SF, CA.) Here's my acronym contribution for tonight: LUMAS (Lego Users, Mid Atlantic States) (plus, it sounds classical) LBOES (Lego Builders of Eastern States) MACTEC (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) Why not simply "GardenSLUG"? ;) (...) I'm partial to UMALUG, myself. Somehow "TriLUG" brings to mind "Revenge of the Nerds." best Lindsay (22 July is my only workable date.) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) I've been lurking on this thread for a bit...I'm in Pittburgh, PA, so most likely I would not be able to attend any sort of Lego event in the near future, but was wondering if any of you are out my direction somewhat (like, say, central PA)? (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) I can not make 15 July or 12 August. Which technically leaves open 8 July (probably too soon to put together), 22 July, 29 July, 5 August (which is bad for me, but I could do it with some advanced planning), 19 August, 26 August, or sometime (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) It was not at all my intent to be forming a trains group. I actually don't have any trains, so probably using my place for a trains club would be silly. You are most welcome. I'm interested in trains, I just haven't jumped in yet. I like all (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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For driving in from New York, weeknights suck. With the possible remote exception of Friday. Please let's do a weekend. (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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I guess the next step is to pick a date to get together. Personally the only weekends that I could make it are July 29-30, August 19-20, or later. Most weekday evenings other than from July 13-25 are also good for me. If someone is familier with one (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) Seems to me the obvious would Metroliner - the Amtrak train connecting NYC to Washington DC with stops in Jersey, Phiily, Delaware, Multibore, etc. Is this group for trains only or can anyone attend? (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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I agree that Saturday afternoon would be good. And I kinda like trilug : ) PS. I'm in upstate NY (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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Speaking for myself, Saturday afternoon or evening would be easier for me to attend. Not having to worry about getting up early for work makes for more enjoyment. Even if the event didn't run too late, there is still the drive home to consider. I (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) Are (...) In general a I would guess Saturday would be better because it gives the option of meeting in the evening. Though having said that, I only have a few weekends that I don't already have plans for. I could meet on a weekday after work, (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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I just thought I would chime in here quickly. I know you noted in your first post that all followups would be to .loc.us.nj but I would suggest keeping NY and Phi in the list that way you are sure everyone gets it. I would also suggest adding (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.org.us)
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(Thanks to Andy for letting me know this conversation was going on!) I'm in central NJ - Middlesex County - and would also be interested. Bianca - a/k/a Binky, 30 (24 years ago, 25-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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(...) OK, it seems like there is enough interest to carry on with this so let's. Are we all thinking a weekend day? Is Saturday better than Sunday? Should it be for adults only? How long a meeting? What times? (...) that I can't take my kids to. (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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Well, I don't think that we really need to worry about a name until we actually manage to get a group together. BUT, having said that, I would cast a vote for one of the suggestions made by Bryan Kinkel in the following post: (URL) would be the (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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Goody, Chris is volunteering his house for a meeting. Here's my view on the questions Chris lists: 1. Our purpose is to have fun with Lego. This would include bringing it with you and all the things that makes possible. 2. Who: well, NELUG opened (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) I vote for this option. I'm located in Rockland County, NY and I'd be interested in getting together with fellow Lego fans. According to MapsOnUS your house is about 1.5hrs away from me which is about the limit I could travel (my schedule (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) Ah, the NJ locator rears its head. Exit 9/10 here. ;) (...) Sounds good to me. The problem is that I'm moving to Europe in a month and a half, and won't much be back until this time next year. So I can start, but I can't be too active (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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Hi all, Almost missed this thread, been spending too much time outside these days, not at the computer. I'm also central NJ, around exit 8 on the Turnpike. (...) I favor this method. Don't spend too much time over-organizing up front, or it will be (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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Hi Chris and other potential New LUG members, From: "Christopher Weeks" <clweeks@eclipse.net> <snip> (...) is, (...) talk (...) Our purpose, how about something like this: To promote an environment that will allow collectors, builders and other (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) Hello, Thanks for posting Andy, I kept meaning to post something very much like what you did, and it just wasn't happening. (...) Well, I think we should follow one of two courses of action: 1) We should discuss online what we want to be (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) By no means have we "sopped" up enthusiasts from the NY/NJ metro region. We have had a few people join from the area but I think the farthest away anyone has come from to get to a NELUG meeting is Northern CT. We have had a few special (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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(...) need (...) We had our third meeting in Sydney, Australia on June 4. If you are less than half a dozen use someones house, apartment etc. Rotate the meetings, if one person does not have to travel, it means they can show off their large and (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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Hello potential New LUG members... :-) Ok. It seems that there are several people who have replied to this thread that they would be interested in a local LUG. So. What is the next step? Do we need to find a place where we can meet? Are there other (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) necessary (...) Boston (...) I hope you all don't think I'm butting in. I encourage you all to keep at trying to get an organization going in that area. Having regular contact with fellow Lego enthusiasts, has greatly influenced my life. It (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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I'd drive an hour or more into NJ for a casual meeting, and as far as necessary for a fest. (I just couldn't go last weekend, I had to go to Albany.) NELUG let me "join" alright, though I haven't driven 4 hours from NYC to Boston for a meeting yet. (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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YES, my LSO and I are definitely interested. We live near Scranton, PA. BrickFest sounded like so much fun, but it was just a little too far for us to go... something in New Jersey/NYC would be great for us. --Jennifer Christopher Weeks wrote in (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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Hi Chis, I'm located in Berwyn, PA out in the west Philadelphia suburbs.... I would love to see a local LUG and would participate as much as my job and new family allow me to. I'm pretty much a town/train collector. Possible names - UMALUG - Upper (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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(...) of the (...) The map of their region excludes New York and beyond. I don't know if New Yorkers participate anyway, but I'd gotten the idea that they did not. And anyway, there's nothing that says they can't be members of both and Jersey's much (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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YES. I am interested. I was at BrickFest with my NLS, Jackie. I live in Forked River, which is just south of Toms River, NJ. I don't have too much room to host any sort of gathering, and what I do have is usually overrun by a large 95+ lb. loving (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) That's a good idea--add me to the total. (...) Hmm...I had somehow been of the understanding that NELUG has sopped up a lot of the enthusiasts from our region...but I could be wrong. I'm crossposting this to .loc.us.ny and .loc.us.pa just to (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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Hi All, I returned yesterday evening from the EastCoast Brick Fest put on by WAMALUG. It was cool. It appears that there are quite a few folks around who are LEGO enthusiasts, and I thought it might be nice to put some kind of club together for (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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Located off Route 1 near Princeton Market Fair. Looks like they had most of the Soccer sets and quite a few MF as of 5/27. Jason F. (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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Hi all, The KB toys in Quaker Bridge Mall on US 1 in Hamilton or Princeton twp has some pretty good prices. They have 20% off SW which isn't good, but they also have a bunch of Aquazone sets at 40-50% off (their inflated prices). They have at least (...) (24 years ago, 21-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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(...) Thanks for the heads-up...they had the 40% off last Fall too, and I stupidly let it slip by. We'll see what happens on Monday. :) LFB (24 years ago, 23-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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Hi all, The toy store in Market Fair! in Princeton twp on US1 -- Pip, Squeak, and Wilfred -- has a sale on Star Wars LEGO. The table up by the register has 40% off on several sets. These included (but may not be limited to): 7101, 7110, 7111, 7128, (...) (24 years ago, 22-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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Hello all Lugnet/Mindstorm people: We are currently looking for dedicated Mindstorm enthusiasts to appear on our computer how-to-show, Digithead, seen every Sunday on Cablevision channel 3 at 1:00PM. We produce our show at our Randolph, New Jersey (...) (24 years ago, 4-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new)
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Hi all, A K-mart near me put a bunch of stuff on 50% clearance yesterday. All Ninja and Adventurers, some DUPLO, some classic or freestyle sets, and some other misc stuff was included. I'm not sure if this deal was specific to that store, or to all (...) (24 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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NJ Lego Fans, I collect 9v trains and I'm looking to trade parts locally. Thanks Jim (24 years ago, 31-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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The NYC LEGO Fest is on for Saturday February 5th at my apartment in Staten Island (easy commute via public transportation from all 5 boroughs as well as an easy drive from NJ, LI and beyond). If you are interested in attending, please let me know. (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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(...) Again, I'm probably out for the 29th--I have to be in Toronto. But if that falls through, I'm there! best, Lindsay (24 years ago, 8-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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(...) Still Interested for Jan 29th. As Erik stated I'm trying to work with the RIS 1.0 and NQC. I'm having issues with the basic Tracker.nqc but they are probably due to environment: line size and color. Mike Lunny (24 years ago, 6-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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(...) Arrrgh! That's the weekend my girlfriend and I are going to Toronto for a housewarming party. I'd opt out, but since the person we're visiting is also an old significant-other of hers, I really don't want to have her go there *and* be sore at (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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This was being discussed in loc.us.nj.tre and loc.us.ny.ny but I thought I'd crosspost to org.us: Ed Jones has suggested the last weekend of January for a Legofest at his house. This would be the first organized meeting of Lego fans in the NYC area, (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jan-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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Hey, is anybody else available for the last weekend of January? Ed has been quiet about whether he heard enough encouragement yet for the idea! Meanwhile, we could have a mini roll call of what people's interests are, as in what you build or want to (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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(...) I'm in too! Ideas: 1. We could poke around with whatever of the 2000 sets kind people bring. 2. MOC show and tell. Bring something original. 3. Workshop. Bring a MOC that needs help, and some extra parts. For example, I have a minifig Jeep (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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Sounds like a good date. What would the venue be? (...) (25 years ago, 20-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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(...) Count me in for that weekend. Being new I have to ask: What would be on the agenda? Mike Lunny (25 years ago, 20-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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(...) Count me in. That weekend works for me. Laurajean (25 years ago, 18-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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(...) I figured that someone mumbling about the 2000 sets to himself probably wasn't just a parent buying a Christmas present for their son or nephew. :) Glad I asked, and got to talk with you. (...) Princeton. Not to far, probably 25-30 minutes (...) (25 years ago, 18-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) Wal-Mart. (...) meet/go (...) Princeton). (...) The last weekend in January would work for me. (25 years ago, 18-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) Wal-Mart. (...) meet/go (...) Princeton). (...) The last weekend in January would work for me. (25 years ago, 18-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) Hi everyone, I haven't run into anyone who seemed to be serious about LEGO. I did create a LUGNetter out of one of my employees when I was back in Missouri. Hey Laurajean, where do you live? I'm in Plainsboro (next to Princeton). A NYC based (...) (25 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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Yay! I've met my first LUGNETter! And of all places in the Lego aisle at Wal-Mart. Nice meeting you, Laurajean, I'll know now who you are if we do have a meet/go en masse to NELUG. Anyone else run into LUGNETters at the store? -LFB. (25 years ago, 16-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) Hello, I work in NYC and live in Union, NJ. It would be about a 20-30 minute to get to New Brunswick. I would be interested in getting together as well. I am a newbie as I purchased my RIS less than 2 months ago and am only now discovering the (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) Well, here you go then. Another person from New Jersey slinking out of the woodwork. I'm in central Jersey, I work near to New Brunswick, and live about 45 minutes south of there. I would attend a get together if there were one. (...) I'm (...) (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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Yippee, message traffic! One more post, and the top 4 will be less than two months old! December is gone, anyway. Though NELUG has got its December meeting set on time. In Jan/Feb there will be 2000 sets to look over... On my calendar for Feb 11 is (...) (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) You and I both. The problem is that I'm leaving on 23 December for a month--heading back to Michigan. But I'm game. best Lindsay --- Lindsay Frederick Braun (Mr) Department of History Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey (25 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) 3 months pass... Today I wondered (not for the first time) if anybody has tried to organize a Lego get together around NYC, and I found this thread. Ed, if you want to try organizing again, I'll put my name in. I live in Queens. That might (...) (25 years ago, 12-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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Hello Legoids! I have just recently caught Legomania having realized I didn't explore these wonders as much as I might have as a kid. I work for Bell Labs in Murray Hill. So I'm a newbie... I've found some great resources like RTL, Lugnet, and (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.general)
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I'm in. Bob Davaney would porbably come too but I haven't heard from him in months. Ed Jones wrote in message ... (...) area. (...) (25 years ago, 9-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) The last time I tried was last summer. At that time it was posted to RTL. (25 years ago, 2-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) How long ago? Where did you advertise? Seems like all the NJ newsgroups, NYC, and CT would be reasonable ad venues as well as rtl. Count me as a response. Anyone else out there interested? --Chris (25 years ago, 2-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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In lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, Christopher L. Weeks writes: [snip] (...) The agenda would be defined by the attendees, although it would probably change in reality. (...) I think start small and grow. Maybe an afternoon/evening for 4-8 people (which is (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) That would be hang a right. I found out today :-) (...) I took five of each and I think there's ten or so of each remaining. (...) Yeah, I got ten of those. It's not a great set and not even a great piece assortment but for $6.50 it can't be (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre)
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(...) I have no place to host such an event but I might be able to assist (if needed) with organization and would attend such an event if at all possible. What goes on at such an event? When I get together with my wine buddies we drink wine, talk (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) I have attempted, in vain, the last few years to arrange a LEGO get-together. I'm in Staten Island, an easy commute for most of NJ. (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre)
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I've seen that same deal on the Insectoids at our local Targets aswell, But I cleaned out all the ones on the east side of Columbus OH, and in Heath OH, already. :-) And some of the 6 Wal-marts I've been to in the last 2 weeks have had some (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre)
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(...) Hmmm...well, the Turnpike hits I-287, which you take north to Stelton Road exit where there's a lot of food and so forth. Head south on that road and the first major intersection is Centennial Avenue; hang a left and the Wal-Mart is about 1/3 (...) (25 years ago, 31-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre)
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(...) Zoiks! OK, I'll be over tomorrow morning :-) What are the directions to that store from the turnpike? I'll be coming from the South. (...) I'll go look at it shortly. (...) Oh. I guess that's the same is in Missouri. But I've never found 80% (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre)
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(...) Welcome to NJ, Chris. :) I'm in central NJ myself-- just outside New Brunswick. I usually do the Wal- Mart/Target circuits and make some good finds. Right now the Edison Wal-Mart on Centennial Av (off Stelton Road and 287) has three or four (...) (25 years ago, 28-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre)
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Greetings, and welcome to New Jersey. I also live in central NJ. I just got back into LEGO a few months ago with the Mindstorms kit, and some Technic stuff, so I am not the world's greatest authority on this, but the only places that I know of in (...) (25 years ago, 27-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre)
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I moved to central NJ about a week ago from the midwest. I'm wondering where the good places to shop are. Any clues? (...) (25 years ago, 27-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre)
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Greetings... I am not a Lego-phile, as such, however I loved them when I was younger. My wife and some of my closest friends just got me the MindStorms RIS kit. I am just getting into it again, and have found my old 'expert' sets. I am still having (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.nj.atl, lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre)
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Hey, Larry--Detroiter, World Traveler: (...) That's actually one heck of a Target. Things get "lost" there--clearance items forgotten, I found a lot of 4126 (#?) red freestyle buckets for three bucks a pop there. Also, that's where I found an (...) (25 years ago, 5-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.market.shopping)
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I happened to be in New Jersey today for reasons I won't go into (I'm in Detroit at the moment in the WorldClub, typing away... if you travel a lot, pick a favorite airline and buy a club membership, it is so very very worth it) Anyway I was in the (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.market.shopping)
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I used to live there, you see. (25 years ago, 27-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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TERMS OF USE FOR LUGNET.COM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONS lugnet.com ("LUGNET") is a privately owned Internet site designed and run primarily for the benefit of those who enjoy building with, discussing, collecting, buying & selling, trading, and (...) (25 years ago, 16-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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Welcome to lugnet.loc.us.nj, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.loc.us.nj (group): New Jersey, U.S.A. lugnet.loc.us (group and hierarchy): United States of America (U.S.A.). lugnet.loc.* (hierarchy): General-purpose discussion groups (...) (25 years ago, 16-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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Hey, all After being very sad and dejected for many many moons, unable to find my SW fix here in Jersey, I decided to head for the local K-Mart to see if they'd finally discounted those $18 Cyber Saucers again. Turns out they hadn't, **but** they (...) (25 years ago, 25-Mar-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.nj.new)
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(...) </lego> Eh, that's just your run-of-the-mill U-M combativeness. They don't have basketball to watch, after all...;) Unfortunately, my Spartans are liable to get walloped by Duke. On the other hand, it wasn't Ann Arbor that suffered the rash (...) (25 years ago, 23-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
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Hey, whoever's listening: Has anyone spotted SW sets in central/northern NJ yet? I've had sporadic "we had it two days ago"s...but no confirmeds. I'm dying to get my hands on the speeder bikes and those cannonade pieces... LFB. (25 years ago, 21-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new)
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(...) Well, "Hi" right back! LFB. (25 years ago, 7-Feb-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre)
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I used to live in Browns Mills, Pemberton Township, Burlington County. But as this is a month old....... Sean M. Kenney wrote in message <362CE5A3.C1321DD4@r...rs.edu>... (...) (26 years ago, 16-Nov-98, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre)
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All: Hi there. I dont really have anything to say, but I was just wondering if there were any other legophiles in the central-jersey area? I just wanted to say "hi"! Sean (26 years ago, 20-Oct-98, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.nj.tre)
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