 | | Re: Age limitations
|
| (...) That's just the thing, Matt. By the time she's "old enough", she'll be in Israel, it will make no difference to her. In my own opinion, as an outsider, I can't understand why exceptions absolutely *will not* be made. I joined GMLUG when I was (...) (26 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
| | | | | Re: Age limitations
|
| In defense of the limit: there is another factor beyond what you listed. The liability issue provides a reason to make the line at exactly 18 (although we actually talked about making it 21). The "babysitting" concern wouldn't apply in your case, (...) (26 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
| | | | | Re: Age limitations
|
| I'm not involved in NELUG, but I want to contribute a comment: When I was 14, I belonged to a computer user group. I think the parallels will be clear. Once a month I cajoled an older person to drive me over to Texas Tech for a few crammed hours of (...) (26 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
| | | | | Re: Age limitations
|
| (...) Not sure what you mean by "demographic minority"... my gender? Age? Or perhaps my nationality? I'm in a minority in all those aspects (at least as far as lego is concerned). (...) That's what I'm hoping for... (...) <grin> Yes, thanks. (...) (...) (26 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
| | | | | Re: Age limitations
|
| (...) I expect, without trying to be too presumptuous, that you also get a few glances because you're in a demographic minority as far as the hobby is concerned, even insofar as it applies to "adults." (...) I've met some 16-year-olds who could (...) (26 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
| | | | | Age limitations
|
| Hey all, I'm posting here to explain my opinion(s) about the age limitation in NELUG. I've talked to many people about my stand on this, especially during and after the WAMALUG Brickfest. Many people there expressed their agreement with what I said, (...) (26 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, lugnet.people) !!
| | | | | Re: Brickfest thanks
|
| Stephen F Roberts <wubwub@wildlink.com> wrote in message news:0r92lsgsv677v40...4ax.com... (...) Triangle (...) should have a (...) best place (...) out and play :-) (...) Science Museum. When in Oct. is the train thing ? Maybe I can get a t-shirt (...) (26 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.org.us.nclug)
| | | | | Re: Is there interest in a new LUG?
|
| 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 (...) (26 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)
| | | | | Re: Need more $$ for ldraw.org banner...
|
| (...) BTW - I can accept Paypal at tim@zacktron.com now. Thanks again! -Tim (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 (26 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.org.us)
| | | | | Need more $$ for ldraw.org banner...
|
| Hey everybody... I've been working with John Neal and we thought we could get the ldraw.org vinyl banner for $100, but realized that different printing methods wouldn't give us the result we need. This means that I'm in need of $130 more towards the (...) (26 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.org.us)
| | | | | Re: GFLTC Boxcar on the Way is yours? (was: Bitter Bob and the NELUG Boxcar)
|
| (...) I have prepared only 2 containers, some further Germans have built boxcars already. First pictures are to be found here: (URL) what we need most at this time is a address of someone of the PNLTC. Please e-mail that to me or Paul Rutenberg: he (...) (26 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
| | | | | Re: GFLTC Boxcar on the Way is yours? (was: Bitter Bob and the NELUG Boxcar)
|
| (...) The NGLTC boxcar will be finished this weekend. I was trying get it done before John's shipment of stuff went to Cali, but since I missed that deadline I figured I'd redo the box car and make it a little more simple and sturdy. It might not (...) (26 years ago, 24-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
| | | | | Re: GFLTC Boxcar on the Way is yours? (was: Bitter Bob and the NELUG Boxcar)
|
| (...) I will be hand delivering a BayLUG/BayLTC boxcar to the GMLTC at the Kidvention. Russell (26 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
| | | | | Re: GFLTC Boxcar on the Way is yours? (was: Bitter Bob and the NELUG Boxcar)
|
| (...) I am creating some containers for a few other groups and web sites, so I can take care of making something to advertise LUGNET. How about Brickshelf? Kev? BTW, a loco bearing LEGO stickers shall be the first; a boxcar with a FREDDIE bearing (...) (26 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
| | | | | GFLTC Boxcar on the Way is yours? (was: Bitter Bob and the NELUG Boxcar)
|
| O.K. I mailed the GFLTC and FunBrix Boxcars today to John Neal of GMLTC for the LEGO Kidvention and the PNLTC world record event. The shipping cost was allot less then I thought it would be, only $3.20 plus .85 cents for the insurance. I'll have (...) (26 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
| | | | | Re: Brickfest thanks
|
| (...) I agree Kevin that the money isn't going to make you rich, but it's nice to help pay for club items, like tables, flyiers and other things. It's definatly not going to cover your time. Most of the club items like tables, plexiglass and such (...) (26 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.org.us)
| | | | | Re: Brickfest thanks
|
| (...) I'd have to disagree with the "esay money" comment. If it's a two day show, you spend two full days at the show, including set-up and tear down. That's $150 for the club (in our case about 15 people). Two days of my time is worth a bit more (...) (26 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.org.us)
| | | | | Re: Brickfest thanks
|
| (...) ...Most definitely... the idea started when I mentioned to Frank that we should have a mini-fest somewhere roughly between our two groups. Richmond is kinda the best place between us. We've already got some leads on free play areas :-) ...I (...) (26 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.org.us.nclug)
| | | | | Re: Brickfest thanks
|
| "James J. Trobaugh" <thinice@avana.net> wrote in message news:FwIM1J.9nr@lugnet.com... [ .... snipped ... ] (...) Carolina (...) money (...) Enlighten us! Charlotte is about two hours south of Raleigh ... what's involved in a Greenburg show? What (...) (26 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nclug)
| | | | | Re: Brickfest thanks
|
| "Stephen F Roberts" <wubwub@wildlink.com> wrote in message news:c3s1lsgkcf3252d...4ax.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) found a train show (...) [ ... snipped ... ] If you do something in Richmond (and I assumming Virginia), keep us down here (...) (26 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.org.us.nclug)
|
|
