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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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