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Tim Courtney <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message
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> At 03:34 AM 10/21/1999 , Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> > I'm interested but can't commmit to a date at this time, too far in
> > advance. (anything more than 3 days seems too far, these days) Plan
> > around me and if I can, I will.
>
> As of now, it doesn't seem like there is a whole lot of interest in the
> event. I know it would *really* help if I knew how many people we were
> dealing with in GMLUG and especially how many live in Chicago. Chicago
> maniacs are not notorious for coming out of the woodwork :)
>
> > As to the site, your school sounds great IF it is free. Almost any free
> > site is better than almost any paid site. I don't think outside ever
> > works well no matter what the season.
>
> Yeah, I'm sure I could work out something with the school to keep it
> free. I see where you're coming from on the outside thing too.
>
> What would be nice is to do something like this in a public location but
> get something going similar to Mindfest where there are robotic models and
> different exhibits. Make it a little bigger than just a Legofest, and
> involve people who are interested in Lego but not necessarily involved
> online. It would be a great way to promote the hobby. Though the idea is
> there, where could something like this take place [in Chicagoland]? And
> would there be enough interest for something like this to even work??
December 4 in Chicago at the Science Museum is a Mindstorms Robotics
competition. Perhaps you could dovetail on it for a Legofest. Short
timeframe to make it happen, though. I live in Spfld, IL, and am thinking
about attending the Mindstorms even with my son. I'd also try to make it for
any event in Wheaton, as I have relatives nearby.
-John Van
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| (...) That sounds great! There should at least be a plan for an informal get-together. Unfortunately, I can't be there. :(:( Camp Fire Boys & Girls have a standing event on the first Saturday in December--march in the local Christmas parade, and go (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.wi, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.il.chi)
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