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(...) I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray comfort for you and your family. Let me know anyway I can help. Chris <>< (21 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.people, lugnet.space)
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(...) very sorry to hear that our thoughts are with you take care -paul (21 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.people, lugnet.space)
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Duane my father in law passed away today. He was 82. I'll be away from lugnet and lucny for a while. Nicole Drumm MS (21 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.people, lugnet.space)
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Hi all. Several days ago I posted a survey to find out the best dates to hold future meetings. If you have not posted when you are or are not able to attend, please do so soon. To complete the survey: (URL) you are not already signed up for the (...) (21 years ago, 23-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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A Super Chief with claws :) (URL) Drumm MS (URL) (21 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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It must be the week of the SC. My wife (former NLSO) suprised me, by saying she likes LEGO(R) trains, so I bought her the SC from TRU for her birthday, a few days ago. She put it together yesterday and loves it. She's also laid claim to my legends (...) (21 years ago, 2-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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While I was at TRU yesterday advising someone on what type of dolls to get for a child abuse case I'm helping with, I spied a lonely battered Super Chief box. The box looked like it was used as a soccer ball! Of course I just had to buy it, and in (...) (21 years ago, 2-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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"Wayne Sardullo" <sardullo@oswego.edu> wrote in message news:H9IBGK.JqD@lugnet.com... (...) small (...) Layout (...) things (...) always (...) section (...) each (...) Sounds good. (...) to (...) Webpages. (...) the (...) -- Thanx~ Nicole Drumm MS (...) (21 years ago, 2-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"Wayne Sardullo" <sardullo@oswego.edu> wrote in message news:H9MDMq.Gt0@lugnet.com... (...) Great work Wayne! Can't sleep? 2:47 am wow. -- Thanx~ Nicole Drumm MS (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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Introducing the Lucnyville Freight Diesel #2313 (URL) DeepLinks Engine (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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Looking good Wayne. As for standards, I was thinking of making a small replica of the Erie Canal. I have not yet thought it all the way through, but I am hoping to possibly use Mindstorms to pull the boat with the Donkey (horse). Have to see where (...) (21 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) If you pop over to the site now you can see the correct Logo :) Since I got a good sleep last night I'm gonna spend a few more hours and finish up what I wanted to get done last night. I was playing with the buttons this morning and need to (...) (21 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Thanks, and I agree about the brick style logos. John Neal deserves some credit for our NY Central theme. Ed (21 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I hope you choose to retain it, it's awfully sharp. Brick logos have been a bit overdone lately. (21 years ago, 30-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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*snip* (...) Will you be using the New York Central - style logo on the website? We've started using that on our handouts and container cars and such, and we need to reflect it on the site as well. Ed (21 years ago, 30-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I finally have to say I'm done.. Took me what seems like forever to get a small project done. (more on that later) Anyhow, I was thinking about something. As we get more and more into Layout Design, I had an idea about what will be the Standard (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Based from my experience in the past with the old 4.5 volt battery train and gray tracks there was a slight speed up but, nothing that would have to be monitored. If the incline slope isn't so steep, all should be well. The other thing we (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Looks good, but I'm curious on how a long train is able to handle coming down from an elevation and into a curve. Check to see if a constant speed allows for this, or if you have to attend to the brakes on the way down. Otherwise, this may be (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Wayne, I like the ideas. I was trying to think of a ways to run two tracks like that. Thanks for putting the idea down in pictures. I will be looking forward to hearing back on any tests you do. Nate (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I had an idea about the layout that might help out with restate of tables. I decided to think in 3d. While it would be nice to have multi lines running and a nice BIG yard, I came up with this idea. I think I have all the track to lay this out (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Name: Dave Amos Gender: Male Year of Birth: 1982 Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: Alive and well Location: Ithaca Marital Status: Not Married Children: None Education: SBHS, soph. at Cornell Occupation: Studente E-mail Address: (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"Kevin Salm" <kdsalm@dreamscape.com> wrote in message news:H8qC36.Do6@lugnet.com... (...) been (...) I'm SOOO far behind in email. I promise to get caught up. Between family, work and this stupid pc crashing on me all the time, I'm behind in (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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Subject says it all. Email replies can be sent to kdrumm1@stny.rr.com. Doctors are unsure at this time when he will be out, "if ever." I really hate it when doctors say that. :`( -- Thanx~ Nicole Drumm MS (URL) (21 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Name: Ed McGlynn Gender: Male Year of Birth: 1964 Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: It's in timeout right now. Can't ask it. Location: Canandaigua, NY Marital Status: Married Children: 2 Education: BS Meteorology Occupation: Engineer E-mail Address: (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) inspiration. I like your version! I like how the roof goes higher then mine. I am curious how you executed the overhang? I can't really tell in the pics but it looks like your roof overhangs 2 studs? In mine I overhanged 3 studs, brown plates (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) the first larger train set I got, and I think she may be sorry she got me started ;-) (...) condition at a second-hand toy store, then trading it and another $12 find for a Metroliner. (Note--this was waaayyy before the current Legends line!) (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Name: George Haberberger Gender: male Year of Birth: 1966 Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: 12-19 Location: Rochester Marital Status: married Children: Two, six and 18 months Education: BS Aero Engineering Occupation: Technical Support Engineer (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Name: John Barnes Gender: M Year of Birth: 1951 Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: Imagination still intact Location: Holland Patent (nr. Utica), NY Marital Status: M Children: Me Education: Yep! Occupation: Engineer E-mail Address: (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Name: Nicole Drumm MS Gender: female Year of Birth: 196... :P Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: depends 9 to 17 usually Location: usa, ny, broome (gloom) county, Binghamton (bingotown) Marital Status: widowed Children: 2; Krystal 21 and Ken Jr 1 (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Joe, Yes you are right the Ambulance and Fire Engine are indeed modeled after FDNY units. However the design I followed was first done by Sean Kenney. See here for his designs: (URL) elongated the ambulance and changed a few details on the (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Kevin Salm writes: Snipped... (...) Kevin, Those are great pics of the layout! The models are excellent and it looks like you guys had a great time. As for the Fire Dept., I especially like the detail on the engine and the (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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Snip (...) switchyard until it required 4 people to set it up and I still think it should have been bigger! I'm glad to hear it's not only us with that problem... Beautiful layout!! Robert Powell SCLTC (21 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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Ed McGlynn posted some pics at Brickshelf of LUCNY's recent GATS show. Note that the images are a bit large and may take time to download --> (URL) galleries that have just made it through moderation are here --> (URL) while Wayne Sardullo did not (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I want to point out for the record that Kevin made me aware of his intent when we were talking about show prep stuff, (I think we were chatting on BL) and I encouraged him to go ahead. I thought I gave him the names of the people that did the (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Kevin ,like i said in other post I didn't think it was worth copying.... but to each his own:-)I'll send you some windows with the police stickers on it so it looks right:-) Chris (21 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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...forgot to add to previous post: I had intended to properly acknowledge my effort at copying other's designs for the benefit of a public layout. These recent show pictures got through moderation faster than I had expected and I did not have the (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yep it has three sides so it can face inside of our downtown and have a good side facing the crowd. (...) Cool Kevin...I had no idea anyone liked any of my buildings enough to make a copy...I was just surprised to think it's worth doing...as (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Yes, Chris is right. His police station WAS at the recent GATS show. I liked his building so much I copied it almost 100 percent. Actually, I think his had windows on three sides while my version only had two facades. Our train station is also (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) My police station from a train show 3 months ago (URL) A building from your show show...(URL) they could be twins...same design sqaures etc...same colors...wow... (21 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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Name: Wayne Sardullo Gender: Male Year of Birth: 1974 Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: Depends on the day, I range from about 10-20 Location: New Windsor Marital Status: Single Children: nope Education: BS in Education Occupation: laidoff (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Name: John Rudy Gender: Male Year of Birth: 1985 Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: 13-16 Location: Pompey, NY Marital Status: Single Children: No Education: Senior, Fabius-Pompey H.S. (Plan to obtain a degree in historic preservation from Mary (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Also, NB for any new/prospective members... In order to post on LUGNET (that is all of the boards here, not just LUCNY) you must register... You may do so here: (URL) fast, free and easy...We'd love to have you. -John Rudy (21 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Name: Nate Jacobs Gender: Male Year of Birth: 1980 Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: Flying High Location: Hometown Oneida, School in Washington D.C. Marital Status: Single Children: None Education: BA in Criminal Justice from Plattsburgh State, (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Name: Kevin Salm Gender: male Year of Birth: 1973 Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: 14 Location: Vernon Center, NY (10 miles East of Oneida) Marital Status: single Children: about 2500 minifigs Education: BS, Cornell University Occupation: (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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The beginning of a new year makes a good time for a proper Roll Call. Please add your info directly after this message and NOT someone else's stats. Those new to this group, please don't be shy--we want to know who you are. Name: Gender: Year of (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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I was out most of the weekend and couldn't wait to hear how things went. I wish I could have made it. I will try and make plans for the next display. I saw some of those picts and got REALLY excited! I just wish I could have shared the experience. (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Looks like you got off to a GREAT start... thanks for sharing. Your flyer came out great. (it's been put in my collection) xfut trains.org (21 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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LUCNY held it's first public display at the Syracuse Oncenter Convention Center in Syracuse, NY this past weekend, January 11th and 12th. The show was the first time GATS had stopped in Syracuse, and we took advantage of the great location to get (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Sorry we missed you at GATS, Dave - it was a real hoot. I'll post more details in another thread. Ed (21 years ago, 13-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Hey all! Hope the holidays were great! To set the record straight, I will not be back in time for GATS, unfortunately. Ill be returning on the 18th of January. As for a meeting sometime after GATS, the month of February looks great for me. The (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Welcome back, Eric - good luck in the new place. Ed (21 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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hi lucny eric drumm here nicoles brother inlaw im out on my own in my own place with my own computer and road runner eric (21 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Ed McGlynn uttered: (...) While (...) pressure (...) their (...) on (...) You mean I gotta come up with a whole batch of new creations in just one month!!! <grin> Okay, I guess we can do that. I will see what I can do this week about scheduling the (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Good point, John! It would help to keep the ball rolling if new members are drummed up. While we're probably OK with planning things as we go on the spur of the moment, newbies may not harken to that idea. Yes, I think the GATS show will count (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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So... 1) I am assuming that the GATS is our January Meeting, right? 2) I am also assuming (hoping is more like it) that the Train Show will drum up some new membership/perspective membership. So...My point is: Do we want to set a time and place for (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I have some more specifics on the SYR GATS show: Dates: January 11th and 12th, 2003 Location: Convention Center at OnCenter Exhibit Hall 800 South State Street Syracuse, New York Times: Friday Setup from 3:00pm - 9:00pm. Saturday Setup from (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) OK - I've come to realize a compromise situation that seems to fit us well, in regard to the table skirting... 1. I have purchased ~17 yds of 100% polyester black suede-look cloth with double bound edges and backing material @ $3/yd. This is (...) (21 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Here's a look at this sorry thing: (URL) (21 years ago, 27-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Well, that year flew didn't it... I sit to pen...uhhh..type a few lines to wish all the LUCNY-ites a safe and happy holiday. What a ways we've come in such a short time: from a rag-tag group of misfits, to a full-fledged LUG, planning our first (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Agreed. I think that's what it should be for, especially in our early stages. (...) I agree - dark/hunter green being my preference for now since it's quite complementary to LEGO dark green, with black second choice. (...) I've appraoched some (...) (22 years ago, 24-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I have thought about table skirting also, but have not gone any further than that. I am not in a position to expend cash for something like that at the moment, so I will have to leave it up to others. The cost for such can be taken directly (...) (22 years ago, 22-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hey all - I was thinking that we needed to skirt the show tables with some material. I've been checking some postings on what other groups are doing, and have sconsidered purchaing disposable or permanent skirts for our club shows. What do y'all (...) (22 years ago, 22-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Around six pm yesterday Duane returned home from the hospital. He's doing well now and the doctor's are giving him an excellent chance at a full recovery. I don't know when he will return to the computer, but I'm betting he will let you all know. -- (...) (22 years ago, 21-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Oh, man...the gift box set is uninspired, especially compared to last year. I overheard some Moms complaining about it. I was too embarassed to take a picture of the actual set, and I wanted to avoid looking like this was something cool that I (...) (22 years ago, 20-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Kevin, All... I took a small portion or GATS info from your mail and placed it on the Main Slashpage for LUCNY in my account so people who may come across that page will see that info too. Wayne (...) (22 years ago, 20-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Greetings. If you live in Central New York State and have not yet joined the ranks of LUCNY (Lego User of Central New York) I would like to invite you to do so. We welcome all adult Lego enthusiasts and we want to hear from you! LUCNY will be (...) (22 years ago, 19-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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(...) OK - my list of things not to do is filling up! Understood completely. (...) I'll send one via eMail, as I've only managed to print a few thus far, OK? Best wishes to Duane. Ed (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Arggh. Yes. jETlAg, and too much hurrying, ya know. Sorry! (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hey All. As Kevin mentioned in the email I am working on printing the labels for the containers. Before I print them out I would like to have an idea of what the containers will look like in case I need to change any coloring. I have done up some (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"Ed McGlynn" <ejmcglynn@netzero.net> wrote in message news:H7Ax7v.C9r@lugnet.com... (...) track (...) lol (...) Boy am I lucky to have looked at the computer on my way back to bed. If you bring it by next week (Christmas!) we won't be able to pay (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Alright, very cool!! Can't wait. Thanks for all your work on this Ed. (...) Do you mean 1/11 and 1/12? (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I think I can swing that...will you guys be able to make it to the GATS show? Otherwise, I can drop them off in Binghamton next week perhaps. Send me an eMail and we'll exchange details. Ed (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) WooHoo! Just received word from my wife back home that we're confirmed to appear at Syracuse GATS on 1/12 and 1/13. They accepted our guarantee proposal, so that means we may need a LUCNY treasurer to take care of these things for now and into (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I can manage, of course! However, I've noticed that they may have made a substitution in comparison to last year...see (URL) (...) Ohkee-doughkee. I see Amazon has green baseplates for $5.24: (URL) straights for $6.74: (URL) I'll pick some up (...) (22 years ago, 18-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"Ed McGlynn" <ejmcglynn@netzero.net> wrote in message news:H79q5J.Cxo@lugnet.com... <snip> (...) We would love it if you could pick up a set of straight rails (we have NO track at all), cross road plates, or 3737 train wagon bottom. Not asking for (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Ed, Have fun at LL! We'll all be cursing...er...Wishing you the best time. :) I don't know what Xmas Promos they are running, but, If it's possible, and you get an extra, maybe we could come up with an adequite trade/purchase price for a Promo (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) If they still have any Green road plates available, I would like some of each except curves. Straights would be most useful to me. If there is a sale on Green baseplates, those might be handy, too. I placed an order from S@H this week and (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Thanks for the dedication, Wayne. We look forward to future diesel design innovations from you - even with engineered windows... :^) So far, the show layout track designs I've been messing with seem to call for extra straights, so I may call (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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I've been pretty much busy with other stuff and haven't had much time for building but it seems that I'd like to at least make a special dedication and Front runner for the Offical Diesel Engine. For LUNCY. After our layout I got to thinking about (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I submitted a request for a small amount of space at the show, and received a written confirmation that the request was on hold. I will hear back from them no sooner than 30 out from the show, as they consider all entries for space and (...) (22 years ago, 10-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Hey Ed! Any updates on this? Have you spoken with them yet? What did they say? Can you tell I'm excited? -John Rudy (22 years ago, 9-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) We may be able to work something out, Dave. Do you still have that building from the last club meeting? Ed (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I remember discussions and field reports on early (ca. 1998) shows where the LUGNET community were reporting common questions and topics brought up by attendees at train shows with LEGO layouts at them. It became apparent that similar (...) (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| | Re: Syracue GATS (was: Re: Roberson Toy Train Show)
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Whoa! Im in Wisconsin for a few days and the Lucny newsgroup explodes with posts! (...) Im still debating about what I want to do for the January show. I wont be in state for that time, unfortunately. I dont want to burden someone with my MOCs, but (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) because they mostly come from a common source... PNLTC's which I then heavily edited in 2000, and which then got propagated out to a lot of places. The color parts diagrams in Mike's pdf are pretty nifty though, eh? That's a nice touch. (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I'm finding that we all speak the same speak on these handouts, and all the work of parts descriptions and diagrams in particular is first rate. I'll keep the same consistent message on LUCNY's version. (...) I'll set aside for you a (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| | Re: Syracuse GATS (was: Re: Roberson Toy Train Show)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:H6JMyE.6yI@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) be (...) clubs. (...) [ ... snipped ... ] Here is a link to the FAQ package I put together for our last GATS show: (URL) me (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| | Re: Syracue GATS (was: Re: Roberson Toy Train Show)
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(...) vacation (...) show (...) :-) (...) but (...) any (...) taken a (...) club, (...) Alan, Enjoy your vacation. Wish I could go. If you have anything you would like displayed at the show, let us know. Hopefully we can arrange to have items picked (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| | Re: Syracue GATS (was: Re: Roberson Toy Train Show)
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(...) anything (...) I have been reading the going-ons with great interest, but we have a vacation planned for the Bahamas Jan. 8-14. So, unfortunately, we will miss the show (although I don't consider it unfortunate that we'll be in the Bahamas!! (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| | Re: Syracuse GATS (was: Re: Roberson Toy Train Show)
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(...) GATS is very national. Except for the NE, where they don't have as much presence, they do a lot of shows all over the US. At the national level they are aware of the power of LEGO(r) and what clubs are consistently able to achieve once they (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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OK, track update: 22 Straight 32 Curve 1 Cross -John Rudy (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| | Re: Syracue GATS (was: Re: Roberson Toy Train Show)
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(...) Sorry I haven't got back to you guys sooner. I've actually entered what I call a void in reality for LEGO. While its around me and I have been moving it around to make room for the rest of my stuff in my home, I just haven't been interested. I (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I am right here reading everything everyone has posted [1] Yes, I am on-board for the GATS show January 11 and 12. I am in favor of entering a contest with the chance of earning a premium instead of a one-day show that wants to charge (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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| | Syracuse GATS (was: Re: Roberson Toy Train Show)
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(...) This is good advice, Lar. Thanks. I would have thought it best to ask for a guarantee, but I understand the reasonings perfectly now. How national is GATS? I mean: if we offer reference to the other clubs here who have done successful GATS (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"John Rudy" <TJJohn12@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message news:H6Iwow.1rG@lugnet.com... <snip snip and more snip> (...) Apparently a couple DAYS ago Duane hit his head and has been walking around with a massive headache and decided not to tell anyone. (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Best to post this to trains.org as that's where the other train clubs cross post stuff. Succinctly: If you go for contest, you are competing for a prize with/against the other layouts that selected contest as their choice. The rules and (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org)
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Nothing like replying to my own message, but... On: (URL) anyone tell us what... "Is Your Display For Contest or Guarantee? (Required) "All displays entered for a guarantee will be put on a waiting list until the floor plan is completed 30 days (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.org)
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(...) God, I guess I just stopped listening to Kevin... Sorry, Just kidding hehehe (...) Ed, by all means, that sound much better. But, let's keep this ball rolling... The GATS site at: (URL) that a 30 day period before the show is the deadline for (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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"Ed McGlynn" <ejmcglynn@netzero.net> wrote in message news:H6I2sw.BBo@lugnet.com... <snip> (...) <snip> Even though this means no Drumm Family attendance, I have to agree. My contact at Roberson has been less than co-operative this past year and (...) (22 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Excuse my lack of posts and responses to this thread, Duane is in the hospital and his well being has been taking up my time. -- Thanx~ Nicole Drumm MS (URL) Account: drumm-family Bricklink Store: (URL) McGlynn" <ejmcglynn@netzero.net> wrote in (...) (22 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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