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"Ed McGlynn" <ejmcglynn@netzero.net> wrote in message news:H2I2tB.CIC@lugnet.com... (...) This may actually be a problem for Eric. He's moved out of my house. He's got no transport besides his two feet. So if its outside his walking range, he can't (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Very helpful. I'll pass the info on to Eric tomorrow. -- Thanx~ Nicole Drumm MS (URL) Account: drumm-family Geekshelf Account: Drumm-Family Bricklink Store: drumm_family or Drumm's Small Lots "Wayne Sardullo" <sardullo@oswego.edu> wrote in message (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Yes - Oakdale Mall food court and Wegman's Food Court (ran into a mahjohnng club meeting there once). Is the train station indoors/heated/lighted? Of note - Food courts are ad-hoc and require little planning. Is the $35 refundable if planning (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I like the addition to the website, Wayne. For my part, I'm settling into the new house as I type, and man, LEGO stuff is everywhere in the basement! Val says I can move some up into a spare room on the first floor, and we've got lots of room (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Looks good, Wayne. Hopefully everyone will be clear on the methods of hosting a meeting. So,(and this goes out to everyone, especially the Drumms), now that there is a format in place, is there going to be a meeting in September and October? (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Info on Meeting Hosting is located on LUCNY site under the Member Button. If you see anything that needs to be added let me know. Wayne (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Well first we need a place. Train station is free. Library is $35 and 5 days notice. Any others? -- Thanx~ Nicole Drumm MS (URL) Account: drumm-family Geekshelf Account: Drumm-Family Bricklink Store: drumm_family or Drumm's Small Lots "Wayne (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Well it seems like there is a small amount of confusion for this months meeting. In light of this I am going to write up a HOWTO for those hosting (this will cover everything from, "What the host should do", to a checklist to make the meeting go (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hmmmmm, I don't recall an invite other then a place and a 5 day notification form. You guys might wanna give us the times you can get it and we can go from there. Since this is your hosting you need to let us know? I'm free for most of these (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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So I guess you missed : (URL) locations. Hmmm. -- Thanx~ Nicole Drumm MS (URL) Account: drumm-family Geekshelf Account: Drumm-Family Bricklink Store: drumm_family or Drumm's Small Lots "John Barnes" <barnes@sensors.com> wrote in message (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I didn't see any kind of formal invitation to a Binghamton meeting yet. Did I miss something? I thought all I had seen so far was a suggestion that it was a possilbe venue. Date? Time? Location? JB (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I know it's getting late to mention, but is there going to be no September meeting here in Binghamton? I'd hate to see all of Eric's work go for naught. -- Thanx~ Nicole Drumm MS (URL) Account: drumm-family Geekshelf Account: Drumm-Family Bricklink (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Can't wait! (...) Nov 2 is fine for me! (...) It's my plan to show up! I'll bring the track control stuff and we'll see what we can do. Sounds like fun to me. Hopefully, I'll have had some time to work on my HiTechnic building by then too, I'm (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I have not yet finalized the date of the October Meeting that I will be hosting. But I am thinking that SATURDAY NOVEMBER 02 will be best. To date, I only know dates that John Barnes cannot attend (Oct 17 thru 25). I have not yet reserved our (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Message from Eric. We can rent the Ahearn Business room at the Binghamton Public Library for a whole Saturday. Cost is $35 for the day. It seats 16. There is snacks/soda machines in the library lobby but NO food/drink is allowed in the room. We MUST (...) (22 years ago, 11-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"Dave Amos" <davea21@rocketmail.com> wrote in message news:H1zv34.41o@lugnet.com... (...) Eric is working on something with the BC library. All I know is to rent the room for the day is $35. I don't know anymore right now. He moved out into his own (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"Wayne Sardullo" <sardullo@oswego.edu> wrote in message news:H1zpEF.DsH@lugnet.com... (...) open. (...) work (...) Eric is working on something with the BC library. All I know is to rent the room for the day is $35. I don't know anymore right now. (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"Nicole Drumm" <kdrumm1@stny.rr.com> wrote in message news:H1qxup.G8u@lugnet.com... (...) <snip> (...) Eric is working on something with the BC library. All I know is to rent the room for the day is $35. I don't know anymore right now. He moved out (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hey, I know this is kind of short notice, but if anyone wants to get together to talk a little lego, maybe do some trading/buying/selling with me, Im available pretty much all weekend. The only thing is that I dont have a vehicle. But if anyone is (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I just took a drive over to the target across the street from me. Sign on the door says, Grand Opening Oct 13th. For some reason I figured they would be opened by now but it appears that its still over a month away before they open. As far as the (...) (22 years ago, 6-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"Kevin Salm" <kdsalm@dreamscape.com> wrote in message news:H1MM18.2tr@lugnet.com... <way big snip> Hi LUCNY members! I know I'm not supposed to post with Nicole's email but I'm doing it because having her type what I say, I feel is bad. Besides (...) (22 years ago, 1-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Binghamton! And as for HO/RC MediaMax, I think I can hold off on that for awhile. (At least I can) (...) For me, the days of October 11-16 will not work, as it is Cornell Fall Break and Im heading down to Louisiana. But if everyone else can do (...) (22 years ago, 31-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) If I can secure my church basement and dining rooms, we will have more than enough space for several layouts. It has been several months since we have had a group layout, and it will be exciting to see what everyone has been working on lately. (...) (22 years ago, 31-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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We all just got back from NYC. More info about locations and stuff will be posted by late Saturday. Thank for your patience. -- Thanx~ Nicole; "Now with Masters in Psychology Analytical Action!" (URL) Account: drumm-family Geekshelf Account: (...) (22 years ago, 31-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Just publish the September when and where and I'll be there! For October, the weekend of Oct 19 is bad for me. Well, actually it's good for me - I'm going to be at the RLD at Legoland Windsor ;) (I have to go to the UK anyhow for the following (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I had proposed several messages ago that the September meeting be held in Binghamton; hosted by the Drumm family. I spoke briefly on BrickLink chat to Eric Drumm and he seemed optimistic that he could find a nice place for us to meet. I also (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Hey, Dave - I'm up for it, probably the middle of the month or so...anyone else? Ed (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Members of LUCNY (especially Wayne), Are we going to have a September meeting? I really would love to, and I kind of want to know soon, so I can take off of work for that day if Im scheduled to work. No huge rush, though, I just want to see that the (...) (22 years ago, 29-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hey all, just letting you all know that I just arrived in Ithaca yesterday and am eager to start building. I have about 2/3 of my bricks here, and Im lofting my bed so I can build a 30"x60" layout underneath. Oh yeah. Anyway, Ill try to make an (...) (22 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Just thought I'd share...anybody notice the automated switch house in this recent BrickFest picture from Sid Dinsay: (URL) ? Thanks to Greg Kramer for placing my white switch house on the layout there, and providing other clones throughout - you can (...) (22 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Just a mins of meeting on Sat the 17th. Meeting was very casual. #1 Meetings in the sense of "Monthly Meetings" will be handled by email. If people wish to get together that is fine. Until we get a larger group we should be able to handle meetings (...) (22 years ago, 18-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) In some circles replying to your own message is bad form, but I don't run in those circles...anyway a little birdie reminded me that perhaps some part #'s would help. So here they are. 1 x 4 x 5 Window: Part #; 2493 1 x 4 x 5 Door Left: Part (...) (22 years ago, 15-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hi All. To make sure we are all on the same page here for Saturday the 17th... 12:30pm or so, Great Northern Mall, Middle of the Food Court. Correct? Also I am in the need of a few pieces for a project I am working on. Four (4) 1 x 4 x 5 (...) (22 years ago, 15-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Sorry for the delay I got side tracked this week. Ok here's what I found out. Nothing special. My intent was to get in contact with the customer server person but was out to lucnh when I went to the booth. I'll just ask when we are there. Anyhow, (...) (22 years ago, 14-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Well Wayne, How'd it look? Did you find a semi-quiet place? What entrance should we go in? (at an Anchor or Food Court preferably, as they are well marked) In other news, what time are we looking at for this meeting? -John Rudy (...) <Snip> (22 years ago, 14-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Please take some sort of notes for us. Thanks. -- Thanx~ Nicole; "Now with Masters in Psychology Analytical Action!" (URL) Account: drumm-family Geekshelf Account: Drumm-Family Bricklink Store: drumm_family or Drumm's Small Lots "Wayne Sardullo" (...) (22 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"Kevin Salm" <kdsalm@dreamscape.com> wrote in message news:H0nHEq.Ktq@lugnet.com... (...) I agree even if it means only Eric can show up. <snip> -- Thanx~ Nicole; "Now with Masters in Psychology Analytical Action!" (URL) Account: drumm-family (...) (22 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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We aren't sure yet, but it looks likely that we'll be able to come up to Syracuse on Saturday for some shopping and to stop by the LUCNY meeting. On a related note, is anybody interested in a ZNAP set with 9V motor for $10? I picked one up at a TRU (...) (22 years ago, 12-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Actually for that case Yes the mall would be better. I'm going to head over there and case the joint see if there are other good meeting areas in the mall. I will get back to you in a few hours. So lets plan for the Great Northern Mall. Wayne (...) (22 years ago, 12-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Sounds like a good location to me ((URL) I'll have the rest of my family with me - so add two kids and a wife, and things may be getting crowded in your apartment. If you've got the room, we'll meet there, but I think the Great Northern food (...) (22 years ago, 12-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Wayne et All, Saturday at your place sounds good. We'll be camping at Oneida Shores, so it's reasonably close. I'm unsure as to what I'll be bringing at this time, it might include the newly completed (Thanks Kevin!) Town Hall. -John Rudy (...) (...) (22 years ago, 11-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Ok, How about we do it at my apartment. I can hold a few people and I can always make room. If we do decide to do it here, I will need to know before halfway through the week so I can clean up and get some stuff. As far as where I am. As I mentioned (...) (22 years ago, 11-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I like the idea of the new OnTrack station in Syracuse. It is always quiet there and food is available. If a move across the street to Carousel Mall is given a thumbs up that will be easy enough to do with minimal time lost. As an alternative, (...) (22 years ago, 11-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Our Bricklink store, Drumm's Small Lots is now open (URL) LUCNY members get a 10% discount. Please read the terms and shipping! -- Thanx~ Nicole; "Now with Masters in Psychology Analytical Action!" (URL) (22 years ago, 11-Aug-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.market.brickshops, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) That sounds like a good idea. We're certainly new enough to try a bunch of locations and consider each one, and I think having one at your location would be a good idea. I'm 70 miles West of Syracuse, 60 miles Northeast of Ithaca, etc. so I (...) (22 years ago, 11-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) at (...) First--about next weekend's meeting. I didn't know we had a meeting LOCATION established. If we do, please let us know. Ed, I know Binghamton works for you on Aug 17/18 so I guess it will be okay for me. I don't think I will be (...) (22 years ago, 10-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hi All - I've got to clear out some boxes I have been saving for a pending move next month. Does anybody want these before I chuck them? Mostly larger boxes, probably at least 4 years old, but I don't haven't dug them out yet, so I don't have (...) (22 years ago, 10-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) ...Thanks, Dave! Ed (22 years ago, 10-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Dave, Just one more thing. PHP doesn't like it when you end weblinks with a slash. Even though in theory the link is correct, it will not kick the true HTML format. This is a Poor Feature of Apache and PHP. If you can remove the / at the end of (...) (22 years ago, 8-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) ...The Picayune "addition" needs an updated link too...and it should be "edition." Ed (22 years ago, 8-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Dave, Dave, he's our man. If no one can do it, he sure can! -- Thanx~ Nicole; "Now with Masters in Psychology Analytical Action!" (URL) Amos" <davea21@rocketmail.com> wrote in message news:H0HFxn.1G9@lugnet.com... (...) :) (...) (22 years ago, 7-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Dave, While your at it, I am currently hosting LUCNY's Website in my Oswego account. Since www.lucny.org isn't aval. Please change the link on the lugnet lucny news area to: (...) (22 years ago, 7-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hey, I added one of those what's hot things in our left toolbar, hopefully it works alright. Im not getting anything hot right now. Well, whatever. :) -Dave (22 years ago, 7-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Nope, sorry, for now its not a possibility. <snippered!> (...) <snippered!> That's been the problem. It's closed on Saturday for now. (...) Now here's a good idea. (...) prime (...) and (...) Agreed. Seconded. (...) meeting (...) and (...) (...) (22 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I for one would be a big fan of the car pool (I dont have a car). Also, Im going to be back in Ithaca on or around August 25th, and after the whole school thing settles down Im going to be eager to meet with you all and have some Lego-related (...) (22 years ago, 6-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) You know, Kevin, that's brings up something - I'm able to attend on the 17th because I'm on my way to Binghamton to visit family there. I was thinking that I'd be able to stop by in the Syracuse area that day since I'm traveling through there (...) (22 years ago, 5-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I would be willing to travel to Binghamton at least once for a LUCNY get-together. It is quite a distance for me to travel, but I am sure I would enjoy it. Car-pooling would work, too. I could pick up John Rudy, Peter Jarvis, and Dave Amos (he (...) (22 years ago, 5-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I can't do the 17th, maybe the 18th ? -JSM Wayne Sardullo <sardullo@oswego.edu> wrote in message news:H04z9M.1pA@lugnet.com... (...) In one (...) will (...) Peter. (...) your (...) (22 years ago, 5-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Attendance by a Drumm family member is dependent on meeting location, don't forget. We (read: I) are trying to put together a meeting place here in Bingo but I keep running into walls and delays. -- Thanx~ Nicole (URL) Sardullo" (...) (22 years ago, 5-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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The 17th is OK with me, I'll be camping, may have transportation problems...but we'll work those out. -John Rudy (...) (22 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I will be in Toronto that weekend :( A few well known people from the lugnet community including Mario Ferrari (all the way from Italy) will be there. JB (...) (22 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Ok all as promised its the beginning of Aug and I have got most of the responses back on Meeting dates. Most of you stated that Aug 17th/18th Weekend was the best time to meet. In one Case Ed could only meet on the 17th not the 18th.. I'm going to (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hmm. I just may have to start putting together a list. -- Thanx~ Nicole (URL) Salm" <kdsalm@dreamscape.com> wrote in message news:H03935.Gt9@lugnet.com... (...) for (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hi Gang Just minutes ago I re-opened my BrickLink shop to the general public. But for LUCNY members only, I am still offering 10% off the price of all Lego merchandise from my shop. Not many people have taken advantage of this discount over the past (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Just an update... Another obligation just came up so, to save on schedualing grief, I'm just going to cancel tomorrow's gathering. There wasn't much interest anyways. I hope we can get an August meeting together, we need some progress... TTFN -John (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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OK, final post on this matter... If you are coming to my house on Sunday, please RSVP ASAP... I'll be leaving tomorrow morning for a family reunion and would really like plans firmed-up by then. Please E-mail me with your intent of attendence (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) meeting (...) going (...) I am planning on showing up at John Rudy's home on Sunday. The two of us will be talking about BrickFest so if anyone else wants to come we will be there. I am not planning on bringing any Lego with me, though. Also, (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hi, again. It's me, Jason Mantor - I guess my title would be "Expert Lurker" : ) Wayne Sardullo <sardullo@oswego.edu> wrote in message news:Gzq8MA.A4I@lugnet.com... (...) LUCNY who (...) hear (...) will get (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Just cross-posting this for more coverage (Don't want anyone left out) In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Wayne Sardullo writes: <snip> (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.loc.us.ny.roc, lugnet.loc.us.ny.syr, lugnet.loc.us.ny.uti, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin)
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I want to apologize to anyone who may have been skipped or leftout of LUCNY who may have expressed interest. If you feel like you have I would like to hear from you to add you to our small little LUCNY Family. If your not on this list below please (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I hope everyone that went to Brickfest had a good time. If I would have know I was going to be sitting on my backside like I was I would have made the trip. I think next year it will be required for me to go. I figured I was going to be out this (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) <Snip, Snip, Snippity...> Well, I'm sad that the meeting was cancelled, I would have liked to see some progress on the layout. But, that having been said, I'd like to propose an informal meeting, partially to keep the excitement of this (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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In light of the response of the date issue. I'm not offically sch'ing a meeting for the 27th. If people wish to get together that is their choice. I will be going out of town now. I'm coming close to my end of unemployement so I'm going to be doing (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Date sounds OK. Has the location been set ? Wayne Sardullo <sardullo@oswego.edu> wrote in message news:GyMuwH.2A1@lugnet.com... (...) should (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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One of us would love to attend, but as usual if it's not real near Bingo we can't come. Take notes for us ok? Thanx~ Nicole (URL) Sardullo" <sardullo@oswego.edu> wrote in message news:GyMuwH.2A1@lugnet.com... (...) should (...) (22 years ago, 5-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Kevin stopped by my place of work today to drop off one or two odds and ends and took the opportunity to show off his new black and gray loco. It's amazingly smart looking. I don't know if there are pictures of it posted anywhere yet, but if not, (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Wayne et All, Unfortunately, I'm out for that weekend. We've got a Family Reunion in the Thousand Islands. Also, that means the Garage as a venue is out, sorry. I'm still open, however, for the 6th and the 13th. Hope the meeting's (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I won't be attending either because I'll be out of town. Can't wait to see pics though! Joe (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Bummer :( I have a wedding in NJ that weekend that I cannot miss. Well, not if intend to continue living anyhow ;) JB (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Well I took the dates given in email and it appears that the meeting should take place AFTER Brickfest July 27 seems to be the target date which is a Sat. Wayne (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| | Duel's Tales is Back!
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Our family run site, Duel's Tales located at: (URL) is back online a week early! Our site has been "down" for about two months due to a serious need to reorganize all the files into folders. We had all the files in one directory and it got very (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.publish.html, lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Hey, Im working on a 30x60 module that could easily be added to the layout (though no train attachment) for shows when Im out there and able. This is along the same idea as what you were thinking, I believe. Its a simple collection of some (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"John Barnes" <barnes@sensors.com> wrote in message news:Gy2ssH.Dv2@lugnet.com... (...) This would be perfect. (...) Yup on top of raising my son, work, running a home, school... Lego is my therapy, it relaxes me. Even if it means creating on the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) of (...) Wayne, you forgot one major detail: due to the physical table layout, the bridge gap will have to be offset if we use 5 tables. Oh--it looks like you are using only 4 tables in this plan. Nate Jacobs mentioned a few posts back that he (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Yes! Even with carpet we did more crawling that we cared to at our last show - so our new layout includes a Bascule bridge. :) James (NALUG) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Crawl under is very very typical. Jump over is very very foolish. Bring a piece of carpet or rug to put at the spot where everyone crawls in/out... you'll be doing it more than you think and your knees will really appreciate it. (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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There are a couple of LUCNY people who have about 17 miles of track :) Maybe Nicole could borrow a couple of straight pieces? You never know, she might get infected like me and start into trains as well as everthing else she's into :) JB (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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This is a bit better. A couple of bridges would be nice. (eye candy) My question is what about access to the center? Jump over or climb under them sounds risky to me. Any one read this?: (URL) need an answer so I can proceed with our Lucnyville (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Cool, John I don't mind your layout however it really doesnt allow for alot of stock cars to get side tracked. With that in mind I took my last design and merged it into something that you did with some altered table adjustments.. You will see now (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"John Rudy" <TJJohn12@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message news:Gy26I1.M0q@lugnet.com... <snippered!> <snip> (...) a (...) Actually I like this design. -- Thanx~ Nicole (URL) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) <snip> Okay All, I decided to take Wayne's design this morning and run. First, I copied Wayne's tracks and started playing. I think I addressed the problem with a yard, and the buildings problem. But, the tracks came out simple. Have a look: (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Automation (...) however (...) Okay, I have looked at all the ideas so far and I have many opinions and some observations, only some of which I will give you now. John Barnes and Lar are right. We need some way to have as many trains as (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| | Anniversary
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This June 30th will be the 1 year anniversary of Ken passing away. We recently had his great aunt from Japan stay with us for about two weeks. (Here's a trick for every one to try sometime, have 6 people ranging in ages 6 months to 100+ in your home (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.people)
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Now I remember why I did so good in Math when it came to geometry... Anyhow, I looked over everything so far and said to myself.. I already knew train track takes up space but, after working in the Automation switches and crossing as well as #2 (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) You're not at all off base. The next MichLTC layout will have the capacity for 5 9V operating units (4 trains and one trolley) at the same time. More motion == goodness. (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Ok since I don't have any track I made this simulated one for sizing on a baseplate. The reason is so I can size an overhead gantry prototype for Arcane Co.'s building which I (we) are still working on. What I need to know is the size (LxW) a (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Easy enough to add a second loop to achieve what you're commenting on. You're right - I drew these up fron a single sided viewpoint, I think. I've added a couple more designs on Brickshelf - one is a separate disjointed loop and the other is (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"Ed McGlynn" <ejmcglynn@netzero.net> wrote in message news:Gxyq39.IGs@lugnet.com... (...) <snippered> (...) Looking good to me Ed. -- Thanx~ Nicole (URL) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I guess I'm not very "up" on train displays, the only Lego ones I've seen up close were at BrickFest and BricksWest. What I notice about your layouts is they all feature only one continuously circulating track as far as I can see. I understand a lot (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| | Layout samples
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Hi All - I started generating some layout samples that use 5 of the 30x60 tables. See: (URL) also the puny single table (30x72, I think) layout I used at a show some years ago. With that as a scale, I think the 5 table design is easily attended to (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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