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Just got this: Indianapolis - The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Friday 12PM-5PM Saturday 11AM-5PM Sunday 12PM-5PM Steve Martin (21 years ago, 15-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: proposed constitution
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I vote to ratify the proposed constitution unchanged and as it is. Jeramy Spurgeon ___...___ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* (URL) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: June 2003 meeting minutes.
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(...) This Sunday, Steve :) -Robert M. (NOT the one who wrote the kiss article ;)) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: June 2003 meeting minutes.
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When is the next meeting? I'd like to get down there, and I'd also like to participate in the Road Show. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian B. Alano" <throwaway@insightbb.com> Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 13:53:42 GMT To: (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: June 2003 meeting minutes.
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I found this attendance list: Brian Alano Steve Martin Jeramy Spurgeon David Gregory Mark Peterson Robert Miles Brian Mitchum Leah Cardaci Andrew Matlock Did I miss anybody? (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | proposed constitution
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I thought about our constitution on the way home from the June IndyLUG meeting, so I recorded on my Palm's voice memo while I drove (hey, I'm 38% geek.) It's time to clear some memory, so here's the up-chuck, I mean, transcription/rewrite. This is a (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | June 2003 meeting minutes.
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The Road Show is August 15 to 18th. We expect to have four tables, arranged in some sort of square. We'll run 1 track loop and 1 street loop. We won't build a sidewalk--we'll just use what's printed on the street pattern. Um, that's all I had in my (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: IndyLUG July Meeting reminder.
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I probably won't make it this time. Maybe later in the evening if I can come. I would like disscussed the possiblity of future build dates. I can't take any pictures so hopefully someone has a camera to document the progress. The 9 bucket barricades (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | IndyLUG July Meeting reminder.
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Same time and place as before. Gee, it looks like I never posted minutes for June :O I'll have to follow up... (21 years ago, 8-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | IndyLUG button on BrickFest website
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It looked like just about everyone who's registered for BrickFest 2003 had a button on the site to represent their LUG. I took the liberty of making one for IndyLUG, so that we'd have our own little 88X31 spot on the main BrickFest page. Here's the (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
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| | Re: indylug website near completion
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Looks like it's coming along very well. The format is very user friendly. Hopeflly indylug.org will be able to handle all of the traffic it gets in late October when everyone is trying to see our prize winning layout. (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: indylug website near completion
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(...) Just noticed that the most recent orgs.us.indylug messages were echoed on the front page. I presume those are dates above the messages? Why are they 1.30.2003 (for example) instead of 6.30.2003? It would be helpful if the subject lines were (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: indylug website near completion
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[snipped] Good job! I'm impressed with the layout, MUCH better than the last one :) Can you please add my personal site www.eofx.com to the list, please ;) I'd send you an email, but this is faster. I have a bricklink shop, but it's closed, so no (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: indylug website near completion
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(...) I like it. The calendar is especially nifty. I hesitate to say it, because I can't think of a sure alternative and it's not real important, but I have a little trouble with the dull amber in the palette. I like the blues and blue-greens, and (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: indylug website near completion
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(...) Host it on indylug.org. The source is in FTX, so you are probably just as well off to save the HTML source off the Web. All the thumbs are just linked in. I'll be happy to maintain it from there, just let me know where and how. (...) Too (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | indylug website near completion
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ok all, i've nearly finished the site, all but the GATS and DCC pages under the projects section. The following are issues that i need addressed to better the site. 1: MOCS. most of these i have stolen from your brickshelf pages. if there is (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: dcc modification of a lego train motor
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Replying to my own post :) (...) The Digitrax DN121 is only $20, so including a $20 motor, it's only $40. (...) $60. Or $40 with a motor trade-in. A fair price, IMHO. But I'll save the $20 and do my own. Actually, the reason I'm posting is to say I (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: IndyLUG PC
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(...) Oh, that ;) I was thinking it was a license that was paid for :O =EO= (21 years ago, 28-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: IndyLUG PC
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It always did. The GNU General Public License (URL). (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: IndyLUG PC
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(...) Now that I can repost again (don't delete cookies, btw), since when does Linux require a license??? :O -Robert (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | [Fwd: Re: LDCC and Boosters]
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In case you didn't catch this thread, Mark Riley is working on RCX-based DCC boosters and RCX-based DCC decoders. (URL) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | members page
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i have the members page done and would like eveyone to check and make sure i have all info correct. if there is a site or other links missing from your inf, e-mail me and i will have it put up asap. (URL) of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | the list
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if anyone has a copy of the "list" could you please e-mail it to me so i can begin on the members section of the site. for those who haven't checked lately, it is going up slowly but surely. criticism welcome! the home page will not look so drab, it (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Layout map with a few notes
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I made a smaller version of Steve's Train Layout map that has some notes on it as to what goes where. The brown stuff is where mountains are going to be, and the blue squigley thing is, of course, the river. I made it using the copy of the (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug, FTX)
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| | Re: IndyLUG PC
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(...) Anyone in the group have a spare XP license? Otherwise, it looks like Linux it is! Steve (21 years ago, 21-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: IndyLUG PC
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(...) I'd prefer Linux because I already have that license ;-), but I don't really care. (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: IndyLUG PC
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(...) Well, Brian got his wish. I now have broadband which we will be able to use to hook up the computer. We'll just need cable to go from the barn to my router. If we can manage to scrape up a license, I'd prefer Windows XP. Steve (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: New IndyLUG.org home page.
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(...) Given that it isn't finished, I think it is great. I like the color scheme of the images, but is does seem to need something else. It's kind of hard to judge without more of the site done. I guess I'd like not make too many comments until I (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | New IndyLUG.org home page.
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Jeramy has posted a new home page at www.indylug.org so we can get a feel for the look and feel. I don't know if I'm jumping the gun on announcing it, but I had some thoughts which I thought might engender a discussion, so I decided to go ahead and (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Get Thee to a Toys R Us!
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(...) Geez, now I'm jealous. I found some Bionicle stuff that was over a year old on clearance, but that was about it. I'd love to pick up some of the SW Technic sets for cheap. For use in Bionicle MOCs, of course... (...) My experience has been (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Get Thee to a Toys R Us!
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WHOA!!! I went to the Lafayette TRU today and found more clearance than I've ever seen there. There were over 100 of those clearance tags in the LEGO aisle. About the only sets that weren't on clearance were the brand new Harry Potter and Star Wars (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | June meeting Pictures & possible build date
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The pictures I took are at: (URL) Is it possible to have a build date (i.e. a saturday afternoon) soon. we have a liitle over four mounths and a lot to get accomplished. mark (21 years ago, 14-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: updated layout list
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Updated again. Now featuring thumbnails (ooh!). (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | updated layout list
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I got the layout list updated with info from today's IndyLUG meeting: (URL) added a column for the size of the item in question. Let me know if I missed something. I hope to annotate either the Track Designer JPEG or .tdl file and post it for your (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | large layouts and dcc
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sounds like just adding other connections along the track will eliminate the loss of signal around a large layout. (URL) had bounced the idea out and about last night and sounds like it has already been tested and approved. this is starting to get (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | parts needed for train conversions
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well, i picked up two decoders that i think will do the job, i forgot to pick up two 75-82 Ohm 1/4 watt resistors. anybody have these? i will try radio shack in the morning, but i'm not sure they are open on sundays. well, it's been a busy week for (...) (21 years ago, 8-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: dcc modification of a lego train motor
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(...) Yeah, right... you'll need to talk to Kim about that one. Steve (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | June meeting reminder
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Next IndyLUG meeting is Sunday, June 8. Come anytime from 2:00P.M. onward. Dinner plans, anyone? Bring what MOCs and ideas you have for the summer collaborative opportunity. Note that this opportunity is not as yet themed. (Tho we might think about (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: dcc modification of a lego train motor
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(...) Cool, we can leave an LDDC-enabled RCX on the layout for Steve to play with! (...) An AC power supply (such as comes with the train regulator) would be handy. Also if you have an infrared tower to spare, we can leave that on the layout, too. (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: dcc modification of a lego train motor
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(...) So do we. > A DDC unit could easily be attached in-line. (...) Thanks for the tip. That's a great idea. (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Cheap parts cabinets & a Pitsco Dacta Catalog
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Menard's hardware store (where I work) has 18 drawer storage cabinets on sale right now for $8.99 (regulerly $11.89). I can also get 10% off of that if anyone's interested in getting any of those. I just got my Dacta catalog in the mail this (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: dcc modification of a lego train motor
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For the DCC, I think this is where I can bring my electrical training to good use. After all, my backup was programming ;) If you're interested in converting, I can offer 1 of the motors I got from those Target sets (4561). I mostly purchased them (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: dcc modification of a lego train motor
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Gee, I wish I had time to attend the IndyLUG meetings! Anyway... In lugnet.org.us.indylug, Brian B. Alano wrote: ... (...) I have a suggestion. I modified a train motor so I could control it with an on-board RCX. Unfortunately, the project hasn't (...) (21 years ago, 29-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | IndyLUG PC
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I was thinking after the meeting last month that it would be handy to have a dedicated IndyLUG PC in the barn, hooked up to the Internet (using Steve's phone line, of course :) ) It would keep us out of Kim's hair, and make it easier to do (...) (21 years ago, 29-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: dcc modification of a lego train motor
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It looks like all the pieces are in place for L-guage DCC! I do think DCC the way we need to go, even though is will cost $50 minimum per train motor. I'm not that good with a soldering iron, but I can follow instructions, and the ones at the link (...) (21 years ago, 29-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | dcc modification of a lego train motor
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brian alano: do you feel comfortable doing this? (URL) will buy all the supplies but i do not feel comfortable with the electronics. i don't know if you are into this sort of thing, but i figured i'd check. thanks jeramy ___...___ Add photos to your (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | dcc and rcx
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i guess the link to the topic would be nice: (URL) new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* (URL) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | dcc and rcx
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interesting topic i found today. we could do dcc with only having to modify the motors! i'm up for modifying one of mine, but i do not have the rcx. brian, this looks like your cup of tea! jeramy ___...___ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Selling train sets at the next GATS show.
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(...) couldn't fill my order because they ran out and couldn't get anymore. Oh, well. Steve (21 years ago, 27-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Last call for bulk packs
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I will be placing my large order with LEGO Direct on Monday (May 26). If anyone still wants to add a 15% off pack or two to the order, now is the time to do it. I'll check this newsgroup and my email tomorrow night before I place the order. If I (...) (21 years ago, 25-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Pictures
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April and May pictures are at (URL) for the delay. Pictures include the photo shoot, space moc's, and new layout buildings. Mark (21 years ago, 23-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: May, 2003 IndyLUG meeting minutes, Amended
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In lugnet.org.us.indylug, Brian B. Alano writes: < snip > (...) That's it, we're cutting your salary in half... oh, wait... ;-) Steve (21 years ago, 20-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | May, 2003 IndyLUG meeting minutes, Amended
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We met on Sunday, May 18, I assume from 2:00P.M. to sometime after 8:15P.M. (I got there at 3:00 and left at 8:13). IndyLUG warmly welcomes Jason Mathison, Robert Miles, and Chad Smith. In Chad's case, I guess we are re-welcoming him, as he came to (...) (21 years ago, 20-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: May, 2003 IndyLUG meeting minutes
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No, the person whose name BrianA couldn't remember is Jason Mathison. Also, the guy that was at the first meeting that finally made it back was Chad Smith. Regards, Steve "that's why they pay me the big bucks to be president" Martin IndyLUG (...) (21 years ago, 20-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: May, 2003 IndyLUG meeting minutes
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Um, I'm Jason Spears and I wasn't there. I was at a train show in Durnad MI. Must have been somebody else. Unless there is another Jason Spears running around! I guess there could be. -Jason PS - For a visual - This is me: (...) (21 years ago, 20-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | May, 2003 IndyLUG meeting minutes
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We met on Sunday, May 18, I assume from 2:00P.M. to sometime after 8:15P.M. (I got there at 3:00 and left at 8:13). IndyLUG warmly welcomes Jason Spears(?), Robert Miles, and one other person I barely met (somebody help me!). In Jason's case, I (...) (21 years ago, 20-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | LEGO Direct mass order
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In a little over a week, I will be placing a large order with LEGO Direct. If anyone would like to add any bulk packs to the order to get the 15% off, you're plenty welcome. I know that several people were wanting to get more baseplates, and all 3 (...) (21 years ago, 20-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Yesterday' Meeting
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Hi all! Just wanted to say thank you for yesterday's meeting. It was nice to finally go and meet everyone! I can't wait until the next meeting! I'll bring a few MOCs for the new proposed layout design, specializing in the town buildings. Possibly a (...) (21 years ago, 19-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Preview pictures of Jeremy's Roundhouse
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Jason sent me the pictures he took. They look really good. They are at: (URL) (21 years ago, 19-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | New proposed layout design
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Well, the members present at the meeting spent about 4 hours working out the new track layout. I've posted both a jpeg and the track designer file here: (URL) I get around to it, I'll annotate it with the different areas. Regards, Steve Martin (...) (21 years ago, 19-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: May meeting announcement
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(...) Hi! I'm looking for directions to the meeting, as I'd like to attend my first meeting today! There's only 2 hours left :( I know it's short notice, but any help would be appreciated! Thanks! -Robert (21 years ago, 18-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: May meeting announcement
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(...) I'll grill burgers. I'll provide the burgers and buns. Everyone else bring a 2 liter and a side or chips. Regards, Steve (21 years ago, 17-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: May meeting announcement
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(...) Dinner plans, Mr. President? The weather should be good for eating outside, if it doesn't rain. I can make dessert. . . -- TWS Garrison (URL) capital letters in address for direct reply. (21 years ago, 15-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: april minutes (or should i say seconds)
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(...) Very important stuff, which will direct IndyLUG energies for the next six months. Be there! Also, at the last meeting we oohed and ahhed over Leah's townhouses, so you'll want to see those (if they're still at Steve's). -- TWS Garrison (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 15-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Selling train sets at the next GATS show.
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I have two MOT 10013 log cars. Not enough to split a fee, but how about displaying them on consignment? I've got about $300 in non-train sets and $1,400 in parts. Are these kosher at GATS? (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Selling train sets at the next GATS show.
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I purchased 10 of 4561 from Target to resell at the October GATS show. I was planning on selling them for $100. If anyone else is interested in participating, I'd like to split the cost of a sales table fee ($59). Regards, SteveM PS - Here is the (...) (21 years ago, 7-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: May meeting announcement
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Don't forget everyone--bring your moonbases. If you weren't at the last meeting, you have another chance. Or if you WERE at the last meeting and didn't bring one (like me), then you have yet another chance. Also the wide corridor seemed to work (...) (21 years ago, 6-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | May meeting announcement
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Next IndyLUG meeting is Sunday, May 18th. As usual, people can start arriving at 2:00 P.M. To quote Jeramy, "it will now be time for building, building, building. We will be zoning sections and working on the layout for next meeting, if you have (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | 1 more Lafayette LEGO bargain
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The Lafayette K-Mart has the Alpha Team Bomb Squad on clearance for just $9. That's pretty good considering the original price is $45. They have 5 or 6 left. Several of the 191 pieces are decent, and I think the big round tile might be an exclusive (...) (21 years ago, 5-May-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Lafayette LEGO bargains
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(...) I was just there at the K-Mart today. The 3409 soccer set is $14. They've been taken out of the clearance aisle and put back in the regular LEGO aisle, and you can see where the clearance price tags have been taken off, but they rang up as (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | april minutes (or should i say seconds)
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Well, seems like everyone decided to enjoy the weather over attending April's meeting :) Those who did attend included: Mark Peterson Tom ??? (can't remeber off the top of my head) Steve Martin Thomas Garrison David Gregory Jeramy Spurgeon Moonbases (...) (21 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: March Meeting Minutes
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(...) Reminder: if there was any more that needed to be done, someone (Mark?) said he would bring a roller. In other news, the Lafayette TRU had (yesterday) at least half-a-dozen <set:1349> at $50, the Lafayette Kmart had four <set:3409> at $12 (and (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | March Meeting Minutes
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I took sparse notes and waited too long to post them, so let the reader beware... Working Steve McD. is going to draft an IndyLUG constitution for review. To oversimply the discussion on this: Now that we have more than doubled our membership, we (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: April meeting this Sunday!
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I will also not be able to attend this time...hope to see you all next month! John (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: April meeting this Sunday!
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(...) You can take mine :) I can't be there. :( I'll attempt to post some photos, tho. (No promises--I still haven't posted the minutes from last month!) Also, any volunteers to take minutes for this meeting? (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: April meeting this Sunday!
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(...) Any ideas for food? We should have a more leisurely meeting this month, so perhaps there is time for potluck or something similar. (...) I'm going to *try* to get one built by Sunday (two connections). -- TWS Garrison (URL) capital letters in (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: April meeting this Sunday!
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(...) BTW, how may people are planning on bringing Moon modules? Steve (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: April meeting this Sunday!
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(...) Yippee! My prior commitment got postponed, so I'll be able to be there. I don't have a moonbase module though... I'll see if I can't whip something up for this weekend. Can't wait to see everyone! SteveM (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Barn, etc.
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Could whoever said they could help me with the vents for the barn please contact me? I think they said that they had a "Saws-All" that we could use. Also, we already repaired the grass outside the barn, so the guilty parties are off the hook. ;-) Am (...) (21 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | April meeting this Sunday!
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Hey all! This Sunday is it. People can start arriving at 2:00 PM. I don't know what the food plans are. I'll not be there, but my wife will be home so you will be able to get into the house to use the bathroom. Again, this month is Moonbase project (...) (21 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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| | Re: Photo shoot
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Ok, the last installment of our photo shoot saga is: They are going to come over Friday morning and do the shoot. MarkP is coming over to help. I'm picking up some MOCs from Leah tonight and Jeremy is coming over Wednesday night to help get the barn (...) (21 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Mark, I told Dave that Friday night would be the only night that would work. They like the theatre front, so we definately want to bring that. I guess just bring all your buildings if you can. If Friday night doesn't work out, could you bring your (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Sorry, I can't make it either night. -L (21 years ago, 6-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Friday evening is the only night that would work for me. Mark (...) (21 years ago, 6-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Ok, I talked to Dave on the phone, and he is thinking Sunday would be a problem and would rather do Thurday or Friday evening. He still hasn't decided totally on what things he wants to shoot. My second proposal is for whoever can make it, show up (...) (21 years ago, 6-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Sorry can't just agreed to other plans (like minutes ago) we can get together another time. mark (...) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Steve this doesn't sound like a problem. I just need to rebuild 1 building and it wouldn't take any time. It's still all boxed up from the show. Do we know what/who the client is, it would be nice to know before we agree to do it. Mark (...) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Hello all, Sorry for the late notice, but I am planning on working on the barn tomorrow morning from about 9 AM till lunch. There is a lot of reorganizing of the barn to do to make space for the new layout and I was hoping I could get some help. (...) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Hey guys, I was contacted by a fellow who would like to use our stuff in a photo shoot. The obvious thing seems to have him come to our up coming meeting and people could bring stuff from the layout and arrange it for his shoot. He seems (...) (21 years ago, 4-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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I would like to thank the people who lent me parts to take pictures for Peeron (Brian Darrow, Brian Alano, and Jeramy). I got a lot of good pictures. Of course, there are still many more pieces for which we need pictures[1], so any pieces needing (...) (21 years ago, 3-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Actually, I was there on Saturday and they had five <set:7316 Excavation Searcher>s for half price. The place is a mess, though, so who knows if they are still there or findable. (...) On Saturday, I found that they still have four copies of (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Interested as in 'seeing', or interested as in 'displaying'? If you're interested in displaying a train layout, we can try to track (no pun intended!) down a contact person for you. You can find the show schedules here, click on the 'events' (...) (22 years ago, 31-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Thomas (the tank engine) has a show that travels to the Midwest? Is this something anyone is interested in? -------- Original Message -------- Subject: GMLTC update Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 13:01:12 GMT From: John Kelly 3 <jkelly3@yahoo.com> (...) (22 years ago, 30-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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That's one cool ship. I really like the shape when it's closed. It would still be cool if it couldn't open up, so the fact that it opens into a question mark is icing on the cake. I like the picture captions, too. It was nice getting to see it in (...) (22 years ago, 30-Mar-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.lugco, lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.starwars)
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Oops, I meant to have the Space and Star Wars groups in the non-follow-up list. Those 2 should have been in the main newsgroups. (...) (22 years ago, 30-Mar-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.lugco, lugnet.org.us.indylug, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I'm holding off on details, because we haven't acutally tested them with a train. In summary, tho, no modifications to parts. Used the geared motors. Built-in manual overrides. Main problem with switch mechanism: the train can't switch it (...) (22 years ago, 24-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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Here are a few more Lafayette LEGO bargains: Walden Books (Mall) Ultimate LEGO book $6, usually $20 Meijer (Highway 26) 4477 T-16 Skyhopper $13 regular price, $16 at most stores 4796 Ogel Mutant Squid $4.90, usually $10 Wal-Mart (Highway 26) 4105 (...) (22 years ago, 23-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) That was done by Brian B. Alano. I believe there was no modification done. they worked easily . He will have to give you more details mark (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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(...) Some of us would love to hear a bit more about the mechanization you guys did to the monorail reverser and switch tracks... How reliable are these, and did they require any surgery inside the parts, the way that many remote controll 9V points (...) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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march pictures are now up at (URL) febuary's pictures are up at (URL) (22 years ago, 21-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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