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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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