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(...) We've had some interest from outside Austin, so I'll cross-reply this to other nearby Texas area newsgroups that have some traffic. (25 years ago, 4-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx.dfw, lugnet.loc.us.tx.hou)
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| | Re: 9/25 gathering announcement
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(...) Hehehe... Here are some ideas I've had for a name: AUSLUG: obvious CETLUG: CEntral Texas LEGO Users Group TEXLUG: Texas LEGO Users Group (25 years ago, 4-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | 9/25 gathering announcement
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The next gathering of Austin-area Lego enthusiasts will be on Saturday, September 25, at the home of Jason Spangler. Please watch this page for more details (time, directions, etc.): (URL) for one, am planning to bring some train cars and track to (...) (25 years ago, 4-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Re: 9735 Robotics Explorer is out
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(...) Also, the TRU being massively remodeled; the robotics stuff is in the new area created for videogames and software. The rest of the Lego is located elsewhere. Just wander around like I did. :^) -Tim (25 years ago, 29-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | 9735 Robotics Explorer is out
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The 9735 "Robotics Explorer" set is out. The CPU is a no-PC-required RCX lookalike (except in blue), with two sensor inputs, two motor outputs, and an IR port. I didn't note any other details; if anyone's painfully interested, I can be persuaded to (...) (25 years ago, 29-Aug-99, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Re: Brief summary - 8/21 meeting
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(...) Very cool! Anyone take pictures? (...) I'll be there! (I know, I said that last time... :-) Any ideas as to a location? I can volunteer my house in northwest Austin (near intersection of 183 Spicewoods Springs/McNeil). (25 years ago, 25-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Brief summary - 8/21 meeting
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I, Larin Harp and family, and Pat Justison attended last Saturday's gathering. (Jason Spangler was an unfortunate last-minute cancel.) All in all, I think it went well. Pat brought in his Slave I, which I was really impressed with. I brought in my (...) (25 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Maps, agenda for 8/21 meeting
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You can find maps to this Saturday's gathering at: (URL) mentioned previously, if you haven't contacted me before deciding to attend, please do so. -Tim (25 years ago, 20-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Important info for 8/21 meeting
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There are some developments regarding the upcoming Lego gathering on 8/21. If you're thinking of attending, you will find it highly beneficial to contact me (rueger@io.com) for additional information. I really hate for this to sound vague or (...) (25 years ago, 11-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Re: Check out this Lego Animation
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(...) Cool! Microfig scale? It only rotated once for me (slowly while loading), perhaps make it looping? (...) Email Tim for details. (25 years ago, 10-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Check out this Lego Animation
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Well almost new. I made some changes to a simple model that I was using for animation tests. The page size is about 390KB, it will take over a minut at 28.8. It features a rotating model of an early microfig space ship I did a while ago. Check it (...) (25 years ago, 10-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | More sets discounted at Lakeline KB Toys
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KB Toys in Lakeline had a few sets discounted around 25% too, such as the Aqua Dozer, a few UFO sets, and a smaller technic set. (25 years ago, 9-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | 25% off a few older sets at Barton Creek KB Toys
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KB Toys at Barton Creek Mall had a few sets discounted around 25%: 2161 Aqua Dozer p://www.lugnet.com/p...query=2161 6444 Outback Airstrip (URL) completely sure on this one: 6015 Warp Wing Fighter (URL) a few other sets I forget. (25 years ago, 8-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Re: Austin meet - 8/21
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Tim Rueger wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> I'm guessing that many previous posters to this group don't read it all of the time, sending them an email message about the gathering could be a good idea. Here are the names and email addresses from the group: (...) (25 years ago, 8-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Re: Austin meet - 8/21
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(...) Ok, Larin has management permission for the afternoon of 8/21. The location is United Cerebral Palsy, 9027 Northgate Blvd. Suite 100, behind the Dell Factory Outlet on US183. I'll throw up a map page on my website when it gets closer to the (...) (25 years ago, 8-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Re: Austin meet - 8/21
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(...) Cool. If that doesn't work out I can offer my house in NW Austin (near the intersection of 183 and Spicewood Springs) for the gathering, complete with 2 net-connected PCs (1 Linux, 1 Windows/Linux) and a Lego room (although most of the floor (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Re: Austin meet - 8/21
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(...) Near the Dell Factory Outlet on US 183. Larin Harp has offered the use of some office space on that Saturday morning, with access to a Mac and PC of to-be- determined vintage. This is pending his (her? hmmm... need to ask about that) (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Re: Austin meet - 8/21
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(...) No problems here! What general area of Austin is the meeting place? (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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| | Austin meet - 8/21
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Hi, The person who has offered to host a gathering is out of town on 8/14. He suggested 8/21 instead. Any problems with that? It gives me a little time to actually build something :^), and we can work out some more specifics if necessary. -Tim (25 years ago, 4-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus)
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