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(...) SNIP (...) SNIP (...) how juniorized? is the truck base 1 piece or multiple large pieces? I noticed a lot of the new town vehicles in these pics have the same wheel configuration, but different distances apart. Thanks Jeff (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) I found both at the Valley Fair Lego store in San Jose, CA. The Fire Truck is not juniorized much. Just the base of the truck and base of the ladder. In addition to having 2 red, 2 trans yellow and 6 trans blue 1 X 1 X 2/3 Slope Tiles there (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) the new fire station 7240. I couldn't resist buying a 7239 set since it's one of the most realistic looking fire trucks I recall LEGO ever producing (this is the point where the Town experts flame me with references to superior fire truck sets (...) (20 years ago, 13-Nov-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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| | Re: Nov. 7 Meeting Pics
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In lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, Eric Sophie wrote: snip (...) GardenSLUG - AFoL meeting - November 7th 2004 - Rockaway NJ (URL) Enjoy! e (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
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I had a great time, and it so was nice to see everyone. Patty has an excellent Lego Collection and we hope to sit and build during the next meeting. I liked how we talked about doing cool projects and participating and contributing layouts to future (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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Train Show Nov. 21: Jen will be adding two buildings, a quicky mart and a prison, with complete interiors. Also hopefully she can make some houses as we only have two right now. We will have 8'x 5' tables at the show and will be able to add a whole (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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I'm running the Children's Program (ages 6-12) at the (URL) SF convention this December, and I've expanded my domain to include LEGO activities (for all ages). Among them, I'm compiling topical shorts from (URL) BrickFilms>, and a couple of (...) (20 years ago, 5-Nov-04, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, FTX)
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| | Simple updates to get involved page
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Made a couple of simple updates to the get involved page. The only other thing I will add is the seed part based on the Nov.7 meeting. patty (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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| | Re: Update Dover train show
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(...) your cracking me up good talking to you hope to see you sunday patty (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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Oh wow! Great! That is so cool. Good opportunity for GardenSLUG! YAY! e (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) Hi Patty, Looks like the layout is coming together really well! This train show is going to be a lot of fun. Thanks for posting the pics! -Paul (20 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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Don Brills the organizer of the Dover Train show will be putting our display in the newspaper! He will be using our Lego display to promote his train show! This friday I will take pictures of the train layout with the FLL kids in the pictures. Don (...) (20 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(URL) pictures of the train layout. Patty (20 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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| | Report: NBC10 Tech Expo
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(URL) DelVaLUG's> first public exhibit, at the (URL) NBC10 Technology & Lifestyles Expo>, was a great success. The annual Expo (#4) is organized by a local TV station and features a wide variety of vendors, nonprofits and schools – Comcast, HP, (...) (20 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Happy Halloween!
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Happy Halloween GardenSLUG! e (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) I will have to add this somehow maybe a flyer instead. (...) I will write one up. This poster is great although I don't have this artistic talent: (URL) This press pack is extremely helpful: (...) I never knew you could get Lego to list the (...) (20 years ago, 28-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.trains)
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I missed the start of this thread when it was originally posted, hopefully my answers aren't too redundant (some will be) or too late. (...) I'd post it to lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug for sure and the appropriate NJ, PA, (...) (20 years ago, 27-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.trains)
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for info (URL) will be showing so if you can go look for them. Patty (20 years ago, 27-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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Contact me if you need directions and phone number: 73 Keller Ave Rockaway NJ 07866 4pm to whenever dinner shopping mocs train show challenge build future challenge builds gardensLUG web site at LUGNET FLL any other buisness that people want to talk (...) (20 years ago, 27-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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see it here: (URL) (20 years ago, 27-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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| | Idea for meetings
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How about a monthly part or theme for monthly challenge builds? Much like space does/did. The part would be decided upon at the meeting and then posted on the GardensLUG LUGNET page. At the next meeting people could bring there MOC. I think this (...) (20 years ago, 26-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) Yes, I talked to Eric and we are making arrangements to get the things from the event kit. He is being really helpful. Thanks for some many helpful replies. These are great ideas. I especially like the idea of keeping all of the little cards (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
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(...) Sure thing. Drop me a note and we can make arrangements to get these to you in time for your display. Additionally, there were book covers, stickers and T-shirts available in the Event Kit shipped to Mr. Sophie. The first two items in mass (...) (20 years ago, 25-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
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(...) For lack of catalogs, what my club ((URL) LUCNY>) uses are the small folded inserts from LEGO sets. Specifically, I mean the little mail-in catalog request cards, the mail-in Lego club cards, and the Harry Potter Lego posters. We have no (...) (20 years ago, 24-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
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In lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, Jason Spears wrote: ... snipped ... (...) ... snipped ... LEGO hasn't sent out catalogs in about two years, maybe more. Some groups still have some floating around but if they do, they will likely be pretty dated. Many (...) (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
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(...) You might want to try getting in contact with Christina Hitchcock. She was able to have the BrickFest posters on display at the LEGO Outlet at Potomac Mills for about a month this past summer. She might have some suggestions about how to get (...) (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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Went to the Lego store today. On the topic of putting a flier in the store. The answer I got was "Not without approval from corporate. I have to write a letter that will be sent to corporate for approval. The leter has to describe the event and what (...) (20 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) .events is on topic as well. (...) The last that I heard, LEGO was not sending out catalogs or train posters to clubs anymore. But shooting Jake an email probably wouldn't hurt. (...) Yes, having either business cards, flyers or something (...) (20 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, FTX)
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Thanks for all of the replies and any further information would be helpful. I would especially be interested in the MichLUG ToDo list. Patty (20 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) This one, obviously, and the local State subgroup, for starters. Since it's a train show, it wouldn't hurt to announce it to .Trains (same thing for any other theme you might choose to display in any future shows). (...) Can't hurt to try, but (...) (20 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) You won't get much support from LEGO itself other than some catalogs. If you hand out contact info in the form of an email set up a seperate account that is used for that purpose only to fight possible virus threats to your home machine. (20 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) I'm new the the train clubs as well, and my first show is in December, so I'm not sure about these questions. But I'm intersted to know myself, so I'm forwarding them to the trains list. Mat (20 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.trains)
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We are going to display a train layout at Dover Train show in Nov. But I have questions on what to do: 1. What Lugnet lists should I announce it to 2. Should I try to get catalogs from the local Lego store 3. Should I have GardensLUG contact (...) (20 years ago, 21-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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Train Layout: (...) We decided to put a green cloth under the display instead of having solid baseplates underneath the entire display. The center of the display is solid baseplates. But under the monorail and train track there are no base plates. (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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Hi glad to hear from you. I decided to start having regular meetings and for now they will be at my house. 73 Keller Ave., Rockaway NJ The next meeting on Nov 7 will start at 4pm and go to when ever. We will discuss the train show again at the next (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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Hey everyone, I'm a Lego fan and though i'm at college, my home is in northern Jersey. In regards to the Train Show, so you need help with it? I would be interested in coming to help setup and be there at the event. (...) In regards to the future (...) (20 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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| | Re: NBC10 Tech Expo - Oct. 30th & 31st
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(...) I'll be either sending things to you or coming in. Either way, you will have my support. Joe Meno NCLUG, WAMALUG, SciBrick (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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| | NBC10 Tech Expo - Oct. 30th & 31st
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Hey gang, Just wanted to let everyone know about an oppurtunity to display at the NBC10 Tech Expo. DelVaLUG has been invited to host a display over the weekend. I know GardenSLUG has been invited as well, but I am unsure of their participation at (...) (20 years ago, 13-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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(...) Oh wow. Do you need parts or baseplates? I am working on transpo so I can bring you some club materials. (...) Wow, what a great opportunity, that rocks. I want to help. (...) Ohhhh! I will list that on the side bar for GardenSLUG and (...) (20 years ago, 11-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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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 :-) (...) snip (...) Really just brainstorming ideas of working Mechs into a train layout, since it'd be a shame to have any (...) (20 years ago, 2-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug)
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