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An update - I've been in contact with the show's organizer, and the date is confirmed for Sunday, January 12th, from 9am until 3pm or so. Tables are $18 each (!) and we had planned on four to replicate the very decent layout we had at the Nov. 02 (...) (22 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) I asked the organizer about using our own tables, and it's OK, but I don't recommend it. We could bring ours along as spares, I suppose, since technically it's allowed, and other clubs will be at the show with modules, but I think we should (...) (22 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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Are you sure they are talking about charging clubs for tables? Most shows charge the vendors for tables but never the clubs. A don't think a club should ever have to pay to be at a show since the clubs are what draw the people to the show. I'm (...) (22 years ago, 26-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) James - I agree. However, after speaking the the show's organizer, the verdict is that they charge for clubs and dealers equally in an effort to have the show act as a fund-raiser for the museum where it is held. I attended this particular (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) A worthy cause...yes But, it's the premise, not the instance, that matters (...) We may need to look beyond Train shows at first... Maybe we can talk to some of the local toy/hobby shops... I'll get on that (although I'm probobly not one of (...) (22 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Valid point - we should still seek out other venues. However, both you and I have small displays under our belts, and they are a blast that I'd like to share with the rest of our group. Kevin brought forth the fact that there's a GATS in (...) (22 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) If it is possible to get into GATS that weekend it would be great. I will be home on break from Dec. 20th until the 12th of Jan. That way I would be available to help out with the layout. I have my post office just about finished and a fire (...) (22 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Great! I'm working on a layout to use no more straights that we currently have, since Wayne's not local anymore, and I'll be able to apply with a Track Designer bmp for the organizers. I'd like to make a layout with center space to keep us (...) (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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"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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(...) As an update I know have in my collection 72 pieces of straight track, 54 curve, 2 cross, and 1 set of points. Being near the outlet has its advantages or disadvantages dependig on if I am looking at my bank account balance or not... Hope this (...) (22 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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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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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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(...) 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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"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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| | 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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| | Syracue GATS (was: Re: Roberson Toy Train Show)
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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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(...) 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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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: 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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(...) 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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(...) 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: 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: Syracuse GATS (was: Re: Roberson Toy Train Show)
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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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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 (...) (22 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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