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(...) I can include some (2 or 3) controllers, without the 9V wall wart. I have 2 110 ones which I am using the plugins for Mindstorms, and a Euro one (no different, same wall wart connection). LMK if you want 1 or 2 of them thrown in...I find them (...) (24 years ago, 16-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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Sorry I am so late in replying to this thread. We just came back from California, and yes, Legoland is neat. I was disappointed by the selection of Lego in their store. No large technic sets, only train sets were the track, the station and loading (...) (24 years ago, 16-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I was just talking to the chairman of Supertrain2001 by phone, and I'm thinking that perhaps it would be best to use both the existing tables AND some rentals. With James Powell's large contribution, we have enough track and trains to make a (...) (24 years ago, 15-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) I think the VIA train would be popular - hopefully the Christmas holidays will give James the time he needs to finish it in time for it's "world debut". He also has a LOT of containers and container cars. I'd like to focus a good chunk on the (...) (24 years ago, 15-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) It's not like you don't have a few grey plates to compensate with. :-) (...) The tables are 2'x8', so $40 would give us a good chuck more space than we have with the existing tables. The cost shouldn't be an issue due to the "gate-share" (...) (24 years ago, 15-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Heh. I just finished taking apart the Monsterpiece, and I need more storage before I can put it away. Guess I'm going to have to buy more 1200 piece tubs to resolve the problem. <grin> The week right around new year's is pretty busy for us, my (...) (24 years ago, 15-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) Cool & understood. I'm certainly not going to complain. ;) In the same vein, some people expressed interest in having a James Jessiman Memorial Park on their layout - I've still got the file I used to make the sign, and I'm quite happy to send (...) (24 years ago, 15-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Nah, I do want to do it - I just know what I'm getting into. ;) (...) We might as well use the tables we've got, rather than renting tables down there. Also, if they use generic banquet tables, which 103% of rental places do, there's no real (...) (24 years ago, 15-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Sure. I just finished putting away all the loose pieces from our earlier parting-out, and from recent purchases. I'm finally using the six sets of drawers I've got! I'll be out of town over the holidays, but should be back on the 29th, and (...) (24 years ago, 15-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Just to clarify, I'm not doing this because Steve is a bricksmith, but because I think that supporting _all_ LTC's is important. PNLTC has stuff of mine on loan (a rail mobile gravitron, and a boxcar), and I loaned them the track in the (...) (24 years ago, 15-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Don't feel obligated - and don't do it unless you want to. LEGO is our hobby - not a work commitment. I'm willing to handle it by myself. (...) Actually the tables wouldn't be required, as they have them there for only $8 each. They require (...) (24 years ago, 15-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Grr. Well, the work-drive-setup-dis...drive-work cycle doesn't appeal to me, not with only 1 or 2 other people to share the load, but.... I'm in. Grr. No guarantees about not going postal after the show, though. I'll take the van down, which (...) (24 years ago, 14-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Well the deadline (to commit) is tomorrow, and with it being the largest model train show in Canada, if felt strongly enough that there should be a LEGO presence there that I have committed myself to attending and putting on a display on my (...) (24 years ago, 14-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.trains.org)
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Well I heard back from the main guy organizing SuperTrain 2001 and from Darryl at the same time. It turns out Darryl doesn't actually live in Calgary like we/I thought, but 2.5 hours south. (Lethbridge?) Hence he can't commit to attending either, (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) Scroll *up* the page from the URL given, and you'll find it. I think the specific club listing should be (...) .asp#3 or something like that. James (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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Either I must be very tired or your URL does not point to the text you have shown. Exactly where did you find that list, Steve? John SRC wrote in message ... (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(URL) LUGNET user groups and networks around the world include BayLUG - Bay Area LEGO Users Group DixieLUG - Dixie LEGO Users Group GMLUG - Greater Midwest LEGO Users Group ITLUG - Italian LEGO Users Group LUGOLA - LEGO Users Group of Los Angeles (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) I hope not! (and I doubt it - these guys don't ship, they're strictly local.) (...) <snip locations> Cool! Another Edmontonian from the woodwork! :) If you're interested, NALUG (Northern Alberta Lego Users Group) is always glad to have new (...) (24 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca.ab.edm, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) Sure - kick a man when he's down. Hopefully the recount will change the result. I admit I am very disappointed in the results. What concerns me more though is what "the elected dictator" will do now. With C-68 and C-22 coming into effect in a (...) (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) <A-Hem> HAH! HAH! I say! :\ (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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