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In lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, Patricia Van Dyke wrote:
Hi Patty,
Thanks for hosting the gathering. It was nice meeting y'all :-)
> Train Layout:
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> Paul made a suggestion that we get Eric S. to build a robot with a light sensor
> that will detect the train going by and its arm will lower as if to grab the
> train.
Really just brainstorming ideas of working Mechs into a train layout, since it'd
be a shame to have any GardenSLUG event without a chance to show off Eric's
amazing work. Not sure if Eric is even interested, and I also wasn't assuming
this would be in slightest way easy to construct. Just thought it was a neat
idea to throw out there in a Godzilla/King Kong monster movie sort of way...
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> Paul has been "volunteered" to bring his Sante Fe Cars to the show.
No problem :-)
> We watched the tape of OKTV's Eric Sophie show.
This was cool, I never saw this. Back before Jama had legs...
> Creations:
> Paul demonstrated his Jin Sato Mibo. An incredible design! I had been reading
> about the robot on the internet this week and in walks Paul with the thing!
Completely to Jin Sato's instructions. Absolutely no creative contributions on
my part...
> Challenge build:
> The yellow xpod was used and Augie and Paul made flying spaceships.
> Pictures were taken and will eventually be put on Brickshelf once I burn the
> film up.
My first pure space MOC since my dark ages... Pretty sad...
> FIRST Lego League:
> The competition will be held 9am to 4pm Dec 11 at Mt Olive High School. The
> first meeting will be held tonight at 7pm at my house. Any support from you
> robot guys will of course be appreciated. I was thinking that Paul can come to
> a meeting and show off his Mibo and maybe Eric S. can come and demonstrate one
> of his creations. This years competition is making the world handicap
> accessible.
Not sure yet if I'll be free that day but wouldn't mind stopping by to show off
MIBO if I can.
> Morris County Competition:
> I will be participating in the local grade school again this year. The
> competition is held in April at Morris Hills high school. The after school
> program usually starts around March. They use the Mindstorms 2.0 box set. Any
> one interested in helping will be a great help to me. Again these kids would
> love to see a Paul and and Eric creation.
Should be able to find a day I can stop by the school and bring MIBO.
> BrickFest:
> Showed pictures and talked about the great experience we had at the con! Also
> showed all of the goodies we got at the con.
Ahh, BrickFest envy... I've got to get there one of these years!
> Happy Building
> Patty
Thanks again!
-Paul D.
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