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Fantastic Layout Everyone! It was wonderful to meet all of you yesterday. I'm so excited about getting involved with the group and picking your brains on how you built some of those trains and buildings. Steve, a very impressive track plan and the (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | yoda
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if anyone finds an extra ucs yoda on their way to the show, please pick it up and i will reimburse you at the show. my fiance drove to brownsburg after she left to pick up one of the two that steve said they had left, but could not find them. steve, (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Indianapolis Star article on IndyLUG
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The article was in the Saturday, January 18th edition. The online version is at: (URL) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Re: IndyLUG in the flyer today
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Congrat, guys! In the future you should crosspost to .mediawatch, too! (as I have done here) JOHN (...) <snip> (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Re: IndyLUG in the flyer today
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here is the scan (2 URLs) when moderated see everyone tommorow mark (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | IndyLUG in the flyer today
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We made the front page In living color. The article takes up 1/2 the front page and then a quarter of page 2. I'll scan the article so everyone can see the pictures. (URL) is the article LEGO loco Group creates tiny town from plastic blocks By Gus (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Show
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(...) Here's a few other ideas from WAMALUG and Brickfest: (URL) Eric (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Show
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(...) If you throw a posting up on lugnet.announce, you might be able to get someone from one of the other clubs to show their LEGO-based nametags. I'm trying to remember them, but I think if you took a 4x8 plate, put a figure on the side and then (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Show
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(...) I was thinking about how the show is going to operate. . .really, there isn't room for more than two (maybe three) operators in the center of the layout, and the tables are big enough and the noise level high enough that those people won't be (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Show
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(...) What we might want to do instead of or in addition to printing handouts is to print stickers that we can stick on the LEGO catalogs we got. We got 1000 catalogs to give out (I'm bringing them), and if we stuck a sticker on each saying "Visit (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Show
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I created a sheet on the history of the club and other details that we can hang up around the layout. I made two logo's to hang and the no touch signs. Do we need anything else? I also made up hand-outs we can give to interested people. How many of (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | GATS Schedule
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I've posted a summary of everyone's availability to the web site at this URL: (URL) like we've got plenty of coverage all three days, which was the goal of this exercise. I'll be at the fairgrounds by 3pm tomorrow, and if you need reach me, call my (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: GATS Setup Information
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(...) Oops, I meant to say "... on Sunday I'll be there at 1 PM through the loadout." Steve (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: GATS Setup Information
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(...) I'll be there all day Friday, Saturday and on Sunday I'll be there through the loadout. Steve (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: GATS Setup Information
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(...) I plan to drive down Friday afternoon, probably arriving between 5 and 6. I was planning to be there all day Saturday and after about 2 on Sunday. Maybe less time, if it' s not necessary. It would be nice if someone who will be there when I (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Show Schedule
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I'm compiling everyone's times to try to make up some sort of schedule for the show. It's a long show and no one should have to be in the booth the entire time (unless they want to, of course). Please send me the following: - If you're going to be (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Friday drive to Fairgrounds.
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In lugnet.org.us.indylug, Brian B. Alano writes: <snip> (...) Brian, I'd suggest you skip the Greenwood Target. When I checked it out on Saturday all that was left were some Star Wars Technic sets. -L (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: GATS Setup Information
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(...) <snip> (...) Thanks for the offer, but I'll be at the IUPUI campus not at home. -L (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: GATS Setup Information
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(...) <snip> (...) <snip> Friday arrive 3:00-3:30pm, leave 7:00pm Saturday arrive 10:00am (will they let me in after the official setup time?), leave 4:00pm +/- 2 hrs. Sunday won't be there. Leah, I could come through Greenwood and pick you up on (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: GATS Setup Information
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(...) <snip> (...) <snip> I have to wait for a ride on Friday and don't expect to be there until 7:00 p.m. at the earliest. On Saturday I will be there for setup on Saturday morning from 7:00-9:30. I may stay for half an hour after the show starts (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: GATS Setup Information
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(...) snip We are meeting at noon on friday at steve's house to load the layout. We are going to be at the fairgrounds at 3:00pm on friday to set up. several can make it at different times several can make it sat morning for set up If everyone could (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Indy Star Photos
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(...) Just heard from the Star and they will not be able to make it. They are going to just do a story without pictures. If anyone has any photos from Sunday (besides Leah's), please send them to me at steve.martin@inin.com. Maybe they can use some (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Indy Star Photos
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(...) Just to let everyone know the Picture shoot if off. I talked to Kim and she said the photographer would not make it. mark (22 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Indy Star Photos
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Hey all, I just got off the phone with the Indy Star and a photographer is coming out to take some pictures tonight at 8 PM. If you want, come to be in the photo. Also, I have to reassemble the mountain module and maybe the roundhouse module for him (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Friday drive to Fairgrounds.
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Looks more like I'll be at the Fairgrounds at 3:00ish than 5:30ish. Depends on how many Target stores I stop at along the way. Anybody know which Target stores I should definitely check out or avoid (coming from Bloomington, and either through (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: IndyLUG Inaugural Train Show Jan 18 and 19
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I have to agree with Larry hear, it looks very Promising. I look forward to seeing the show photos. ondrew (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: IndyLUG Inaugural Train Show Jan 18 and 19
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(...) connector, bridge over a river, bridge over open space, etc... should be cool. Can hardly wait for pics. Good luck! (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: IndyLUG Inaugural Train Show Jan 18 and 19
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(...) 20 by 16 baseplates. The track designer file of the layout is here: (URL) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: IndyLUG Inaugural Train Show Jan 18 and 19
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Out of curiosity how large is your clubs layout going to be? ondrew (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Paint
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(...) I think they are as good as they are going to get with that color. We have plenty of shades (including white) that we could cover it with. I wouldn't buy any more paint. SteveM (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Paint
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(...) I thought they looked ok after the coat last week, which makes 4. Steve what do you think? Can you go out to the barn and look? I don't think we have time for another coat, but if you want to, use white spray paint, it will cover better. I (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Paint
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Mark has painted all the posts several times, and they still need at least one more coat (if I recall correctly). Unless someone tells me not to, I'll pick up a can of white paint tomorrow (Lowe's is on my way) of a thickness so Mark (and I) don't (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: January meeting reminder
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(...) BTW, with the weather as cold as it is, the barn never really stays comfortably warm. You might want to bring warm clothes and possibly a hat to wear while we are working. Steve (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | GATS Setup Information
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Here is the setup information that you need: Location -------- Blue Ribbon Pavilion and East Hall Friday ------ Setup is 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm. They boot you out at 9pm. Saturday -------- Setup: 7:00 am - 9:30 am Show Open: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm They (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: IndyLUG Inaugural Train Show Jan 18 and 19
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(...) (URL) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: IndyLUG Inaugural Train Show Jan 18 and 19
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(...) I just got the classic streamliners special publication from Kalmbach and was trying to get my money's worth! (actually it was a great read)... (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: October GATS layout
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(...) Done. Same link. Steve (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: IndyLUG Inaugural Train Show Jan 18 and 19
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<various bits of snippage...> (...) Yep, John Neal already mocked up some logos for us. We are going to use the top right one: (URL)"MONON, the Hoosier Line" (...) LOL! I knew that, but I had never thought about it in those terms. Steve (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: IndyLUG Inaugural Train Show Jan 18 and 19
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(...) Way cool. S o are you going to adopt the MONON logo for your fallen flag club tribute logo? it only makes sense, after all. the Monon was the most storied Indiana based road there was. (although IHB - Indiana Harbor Belt holds a special place (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: October GATS layout
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(...) Can you upload the current layout? I suggest we all play around and see what we individually like then put them all together for the layout. mark (22 years ago, 10-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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