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  Joining LUGOLA?
 
Yo! My name's Payton and I'm going to school at USC. I've been browsing LUGNET and noticed you had something going on here. I'm totally interested in joining up, so what's the catch? Unfourtanately I don't have any of my sets with me, they're all (...) (24 years ago, 29-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Post January 13th Meeting Post
 
I was wondering about that myself. I brought some other stuff to throw into it, but he never mentioned it. Also, Bryce, can't Dave get netzero or something to get back on line? Its annoying not being able to email him!! Tom Stangl, VFAQman (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Post January 13th Meeting Post
 
(...) in this group from December. -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 27-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Post January 13th Meeting Post
 
Thanks for hosting it Bryce. Shelly and I will be hosting the next one in March. We live in Southern Orange County, so hopefully, we can get some of the other "Southern" members to come! Bryce McGlone <bmcglone@ditim.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Post January 13th Meeting Post
 
The January meeting was held on a cold Saturday the 13th. We did lots of trading and had a short show & tell time. We had three new members come to this meeting. Here are their names: Brian Osborne – Didn’t bring any models but brought some awesome (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: LUGOLA 1/13/01 photos
 
Photo 6.8 is me with my natural history museum. More pics of it can be found here: (URL) Lim <hlim@library.ucla.edu> wrote in message news:G7E3q5.HJH@lugnet.com... (...) everyone (...) I've (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  LUGOLA 1/13/01 photos
 
LEGO User Group of Los Angeles, Thanks Bryce for hosting a cool meeting. It was most amusing to see everyone and their latest creations and collections. I developed and uploaded the photos from that day: (URL) I'm weak with names (plus I forgot to (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  January 13th Meeting
 
Hey all it's that time again. I'd like to have the meeting at my house in Monrovia on January 13th at noon (give or take as always). I'd like to keep the semi-informal feel of our past meetings. However I would like to add a short "show and tell" (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: The *LUG box
 
I have yet to see the LUG box. I emailed Dave a couple of weeks back, as I did want to take it to our Dec meeting. (...) ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 14-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us)
 
  Re: The *LUG box
 
(...) with (...) find (...) I (...) before (...) Did the box make it to Tom and BayLUG? Their meeting is this Saturday, 12/9. Calling for box status! Whoop! Whoop! :-) (...) country. (...) would (...) We also need a new next meeting date for (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us)
 
  The *LUG box
 
Odd happenings regardig the *LUG box. Last night I got home late, found a pair of packages on my doorstep and brought them inside. I was too tired to deal with anything last night, so I left them alone 'til morning. I was surprised to find that one (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us)
 
  Re: LUGOLA Meeting #5---November 4th, 2000
 
I still wanna know what happened to my uniform. ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: LUGOLA Meeting #5---November 4th, 2000
 
(...) Hey that is Mark! How did he get up there? It's bad juju I tell you! :-) Bryce (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: LUGOLA Meeting #5---November 4th, 2000
 
(...) Hmmm, If that is Scott on top of the temple, then who is that in front of the temple? The only other possibility being that one of my minifigs escaped and climbed to the top. This doesn't seem likely, though. -Dave (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: LUGOLA Meeting #5---November 4th, 2000
 
(...) Naw, but it'd be fun to come visit someday. ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: LUGOLA Meeting #5---November 4th, 2000
 
(...) I don't want to be the party pooper here but I think that minifig is of Scott. Mark was safely in the Nasal Avenger the whole meeting. :-) Bryce (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: LUGOLA Meeting #5---November 4th, 2000
 
(...) I have no idea what you were doing up there. My guess is that Timmy dropped you off there. He was in the NA as well. (...) Yep. You're the first crossover from SEALUG to LUGOLA. Doesn't it just make you want to move to Los Angeles? ;-) (...) (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: LUGOLA Meeting #5---November 4th, 2000
 
(...) <snip> (...) Um, Dave? Why am I on top of the Mormon Temple? It looks like I'm waving an antenna as well. Am I out of uniform too? *sigh* I'm gonna have a few words with Dan. ;^) Hey, does that mean I attended the meeting? ~Mark "Muffin Head" (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.build)
 
  LUGOLA Meeting #5---November 4th, 2000
 
One word describes this meeting: WOW! We had a fantastic turnout this time around and nearly everyone brought womething to show off or trade. A great time was had by all as shown in the pictures taken by Ashley Glennon. (URL) 'Big Blue' was there as (...) (24 years ago, 7-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.build)  
 
  Re: November Lugola meeting
 
Dear LUGOLA I want to thank the Michon family for hosting a wonderful meeting. It was fun seeing everyone in person, not to mention all those neat creations. I look forward to the next gathering. -Henry (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: November Lugola meeting
 
(...) Boy, I wish I could have made it this time - midterm projects tied up my whole weekend. Hopefully I can make the next one, and even have something new to show for it. I'm looking for a project that will let me used all those new technic bits I (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  November Lugola meeting
 
I guess I am the first to post following our latest meeting. First off let me say I can die happy now having visited Lego Mecca (aka. the Michon household). Secondly, our numbers are growing very rapidly, I can recall our second meeting with four (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Warthog Mark II, Xerxes, and Yetrigar-3 new MOC Mechs
 
Hi Dave. I really like the Yetrigar, with all the trans-green. Very cool. It reminds me of the Iron Giant when he changed into his "war" mode. Your other mecha are also very nice. Good job. ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Re: Warthog Mark II, Xerxes, and Yetrigar-3 new MOC Mechs
 
Looks pretty cool. I look forward to seeing them in person today! Brad Dave Johann <hardcoredj@techie.com> wrote in message news:G3I48t.In8@lugnet.com... (...) posting (...) too (...) an (...) now. For (...) already (...) a 4 (...) I (...) solid (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.build.mecha)
 
  Warthog Mark II, Xerxes, and Yetrigar-3 new MOC Mechs
 
The LUGOLA meeting is in 6 hours, so naturally, I'm not sleeping-I'm posting pics of my newest creations to Brickshelf. You can find them all at the following link: (URL) notes: Warthog-This is just a minor re-working of the previous Warthog mech (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.build.mecha)  
 
  Re: Captain Ahnee and the Dipwads
 
(...) Hehe. Me too. It sort of looks like that fig will come with the AT Helicopter. I'll be sure to snap pics and post them once I get it. :^) ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (24 years ago, 3-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.fun, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Captain Ahnee and the Dipwads
 
(...) I've seen no negative response to this by purists (I'm about 50% purist) but I like the way you edited your minifigs in post-production for more facial expressions. I think it added quite a bit. A minifig with a permanent smile, no matter the (...) (24 years ago, 3-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.fun, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Captain Ahnee and the Dipwads
 
(...) Good stuff, some nice comp's. DaveG (24 years ago, 3-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.fun, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Captain Ahnee and the Dipwads
 
(...) isn't (...) Dan has far too much free time and skill with a photo-editing program. Great stuff, -Jon (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.fun, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Captain Ahnee and the Dipwads
 
Intergalactic Species Reference Compendium, Republic Library, Coruscant Division 12, Volume XIX, entry 425.78-J29 Jar-Jar Binks, n., proper name common among society of aquatic, air-breathing, semi-intelligent, non-space faring, humanoid species (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.fun, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Captain Ahnee and the Dipwads
 
(...) That just made my whole day! :) Now if only I could afford another hour to read the whole thing...sigh. :( Neat-o keen! Last one to the Avenger is a big, stinky Bantha! best LFB (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.fun, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Captain Ahnee and the Dipwads
 
Hehe. I'm gonna have to speak to Dan. He demoted me to Captain. :^( ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.fun, lugnet.build)
 
  Captain Ahnee and the Dipwads
 
This morning, I awoke to find a bunch of messages in my inbox. While this isn't unusual, the message from Dan Jassim was. In a nutshell, he's...well, you have to see it to believe it. (URL) appearance by Mark Sandlin. (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.fun, lugnet.build) !! 
 
  LUGOLA Meeting #5-November 4th, 2000
 
The following message has been shortened considerably for posting on LUGNET. Only the names of the innocent have been changed. No Lego parts were harmed in the creation of this post. Well, okay, one was slightly scratched... Hello LUGOLA, It's that (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Re: The birth of the *LUG box
 
Our meeting isn't until early Dec, so put us 3rd on the list, maybe 4th. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
 
  Re: The birth of the *LUG box
 
Okay, I'm suitably impressed. The *LUG box isn't even pieced together yet and already it's listed on the tracking page. Thanks, Tommy! I'll have more info for you later this week. -Dave (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.dixielug, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
 
  Re: The birth of the *LUG box
 
Granted, our original vision was to see the *LUG box travel up the west coast before going elsewhere, but you can't always get what you want. ;-) If the BayLUG meeting is later that the 11th, GardensLUG will probably be the first stop around the US (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
 
  Re: The birth of the *LUG box
 
I'm checking on when we will have the next BayLUG meeting - it would be convenient to ship it from SoCal to NoCal the first hop ;-) (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
 
  Re: Introducing the LUG Box
 
Hello, GardenSlug is meeting on Nov 11. Cletus Romano is organizing that one. I'll send you some details. -Erik P.S. GardenSlug is New Jersey and nearby. (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  The birth of the *LUG box
 
Hello all! On November 4, 2000, LUGOLA will create the newest jambalaya box as outlined in the following thread: (URL) we have the box put together, we need to know who gets it next. Ideally, it will go to a LUG that's having a November meeting. (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.dixielug, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.org.us.sealug)  
 
  Meeting-November 4th, 2000
 
Well, it's that time again! This time around, we'll be meeting in the glorious South Bay area of Orange County. Our host(s) are the world famous Michon family. They have graciously agreed to hold the meeting at their house. We'll have info (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Re: New baby has arrived!!!
 
Many Congradulations! I sure hope both Baby and Mom are aliright, although if you are bringing baby home this soon it sounds like allswell. Definately bring the pictures. Take care, and try to get some sleep. Scott (...) to (...) (24 years ago, 23-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Mindstorm Mall Tour looking for a few good LUGs
 
A couple weeks back I posted a pretty critical but not mean-spirited (IMHO) critique of the mall tour as it passed near me (reference message Dear Lego n=2518). I was then contacted by Jeff Ardis the tour manager by e-mail. He stated that indeed (...) (24 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.dixielug, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
 
  Re: New baby has arrived!!!
 
(...) Shiri, Thanks! I'm surprised to see you posting to this group. Are you part of LUGOLA? (24 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: New baby has arrived!!!
 
(...) Hey, congrats!! Say hi to mom and baby! And a big wet kiss ;-) <kissing babies... hehe, I'd be a good presidential candidate w/that ;-)> All the best! -Shiri (24 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  New baby has arrived!!!
 
Hey you guys! Karla gave birth to Vayland Danielle on Thursday at 7:30pm. The baby weighs 6 lbs 14 oz. and is 20.5" long. We brought her home today. Just thought I'd let you all know. Take care and I'll see you Nov. 4th (yes I get to go now). I'll (...) (24 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: 2001 Meeting
 
Bryce Monrovia is fine with me. -Henry (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Dan the Man is at it again
 
Thought this would be of particular interest to Lugola folks, Man Dan is awesome! Love to see this up close. Scott (...) (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: 2001 Meeting
 
Monrovia would actually be wonderfull for me, much closer than Santa Monica, or BFE (aka Daves house). I dunno if it is agreeable to everyone else, or if your wife is going to be as agreeable with a three month old baby hanging around. If the two of (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  2001 Meeting
 
I now have the official okay (from the wife) to host a meeting in January- February. Does this sound good to everyone? I live in Monrovia (east of Pasadena). Plenty of room & parking. I just figured I'd post it since the next meeting is one day (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Warthog Anyone?
 
Wow, that is tite! I like it! -- Chef ICQ:84584424 AIM: Jedi101673 (URL) Johann <hardcoredj@techie.com> wrote in message news:G1nB4q.Jry@lugnet.com... (...) but (...) McGlone's (...) just (...) original (...) incredible. (...) colors:blue. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Re: Warthog Anyone?
 
(...) The new pics are much better. Although it looked bigger without Overkill. Love the gun taken apart. That is too cool...like the mecha is cleaning it or something. Also the feet are well done. I like the technic pieces you used. Build well. (...) (24 years ago, 1-Oct-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Re: Warthog Anyone?
 
(...) Thanks! The idea for the cockpit came directly from my ex-co-worker Niko. He loves detail work like that. I have plans to continue building deep details into my mechs and space creations. If you like this, wait until you see M-Tron Alpha (the (...) (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Re: Warthog Anyone?
 
I really like the cockpit, Dave. The controls are very nicely made, and I like the techy-looking stuff behind the pilot. ~Mark (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Re: Warthog Anyone?
 
(...) Many more pics now....enjoy! (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Introducing the LUG Box
 
(...) With that being said, I'd like to announce that LUGOLA will be starting a *LUG box on November 4th. Ideally, we'd love to ship it to a LUG that is meeting on the 11th or 18th so it can begin moving. The idea is to get another activity going at (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)  
 
  Re: Warthog Anyone?
 
(...) To answer your questions: 1)Yes, the legs are remarkably solid given how they were made. I'll have close- ups later today. 2)Overkill Pic? Done. 3)It doesn't fit into the tri-war. It is produced by and outside company and won't see any (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Re: Warthog Anyone?
 
(...) Very cool Dave. I like the legs. They are solid looking. Also that trans orange works well (and is one of my least favorite colors). I'd like to see a full picture with maybe Overkill for comparison. And how does this fit into the "tri-war"? (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Warthog Anyone?
 
Well, I've felt inspried this week by a couple of different things. First, but the mechcommander page-specifically, the shadowcat. Secondly, by Bryce McGlone's Big Blue, and finally, by a gentleman I worked with until this week. He's just gotten (...) (24 years ago, 29-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)  
 
  Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
 
Dave Thanks for hosting our best meeting yet. I had a blast seeing everyone's latest creations. -Henry P.S. I apologize for giving you a faulty link. The correct link is: (URL) forgot the ".html") (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
 
(...) Thanks for the clarification Dave. I've just logged on and was reading the news. Anyone wanting to see the space tourist bubble bus (egg crate) can see it here: (URL) spider Mecha "Cobba" mit legs is here: (URL) the amazement at the talent and (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
 
(...) One big fat me too on this one. Had me singing "Ebony and Ivory" all the way home! Bryce McGlone (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
 
Just a quick correction here, Scott, and please correct me if I'm wrong, but the space bus belonged to Mr. Spacerocks himself, Rick. Spider Mech is Rick's as well. Roy brought some incredible ancient Lego to show off, as well as some cool catalogs (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
 
Some of my most memorable memories from last meeting are as follows (in no particular order): 1. Everyone being astounded as Bryce pulled "Big Blue" from his box. As impressive as this creation looks on the web, it is nothing compared to viewing (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
 
It was great meeting all you guys. I had a wonderful time. Bryce McGlone (...) Unfortunately, (...) a (...) fact, (...) pair (...) four (...) on (...) assist (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Re: LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
 
(...) I can't remember who it was who wanted to see LDraw instructions for the piano, but I drew some up real quick and you can download them at (URL) Mike Rayhawk. (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  LUGOLA Meeting #4-9/23/00
 
It was a resounding success! Thanks to the seven of you that were there and Brad, who could only be there in the abs (minifig Brad Hamilton). Unfortunately, the webcam met with technical difficulties (VLC curse?), but otherwise it was a fantastic (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)  
 
  Re: Variation on a theme: My Podracer
 
John, Thanks for the wonderful comments. I'll admit that it was an exercise to see which parts I could cram into the main model while eliminating the colors blue and green. The main pod 'spine' is the insectoin leg I received as part of a trade and (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Re: Variation on a theme: My Podracer
 
Nice job on the pod racer! While it may be built of "useless" parts, the color scheme your have selected is most successful! And quite a collection of parts as well! This is what I love about LEGO. Build On! John Matthews Dave Johann (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Re: Variation on a theme: My Podracer
 
Hi Dave, I wish I could join you tomorrow. That's quite a creative pod racer. It really looks like a patchwork of different parts, but there is something spindly and elegant to it. Brad Dave Johann <hardcoredj@techie.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  ED-209-C
 
The first time I saw Dave Schuler's Lego ED-209, I was amazed! I thought it was one of the coolest mini-mechs I'd ever seen. (URL) Mark Sandlin took the idea a step further with a revamping of the design...a streamlining if you will. radically (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la) ! 
 
  Variation on a theme: My Podracer
 
(URL) was to be the first of two entries into Mark Sandlin's space creation contest, but due to a severe lack of time, I didn't get around to taking pictures until the day the contest ended. Someday, entry #2 will be complete, but it's design right (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Re: Futuristic Four Horsemen
 
(...) ooOOoo I like War. He's kewl. (...) wha? huh? ~Mark (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
 
  Futuristic Four Horsemen
 
Lately, I've been noticing people posting their renditions of the four horsemen of the apocolypse. Mine have adorned my desk at work for the past 4 months, but I finally got around to getting pics of them. You'll find them here: (URL) actually (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.build.minifigs, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la) ! 
 
  September 23 LUGOLA event-Meeting IV FINAL NOTICE
 
This is the final announcement via LUGNET regarding the Saturday LUGOLA meeting at my place. In other words, if I don't have your email address, you won't know where to meet. I'll be emailing and egroup posting the address this evening. On to the (...) (24 years ago, 19-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)  
 
  Re: Spotted in the abs: #8458 Silver Champion
 
(...) DOH! I forgot this important part-Number of copies:4 (24 years ago, 9-Sep-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Spotted in the abs: #8458 Silver Champion
 
when: yesterday. where: Zany Brainy, Canoga Park, Ca. price:$169.99, as expected. Purchased? Nope, just drooled on a bit while mumbling in my best Homer J. Simpson voice "Mmmmm, Technic....." (24 years ago, 9-Sep-00, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  LUGOLA Meeting Live Webcast-September 23rd, 2000
 
(And you thought only the folks in Vancouver were cool...) Hello all! Here we go again...September 23rd at 1 pm is the day and time of the next LUGOLA meeting. The place is quite different, though. This time, I'm hosting it in Van Nuys rather than (...) (24 years ago, 6-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Mindstorms mall tour
 
I just noticed that this weekend there will be an event in the Brea mall. Lego will be showing off their new Mindstorms sets. This event will start on Friday the 1st through Sunday the 3rd. I was wondering if anyone wants to attend. I will probably (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Next Lugola meeting
 
Alright all, here's the deal. The September meeting is coming. I want to set the 23rd as the date and my house as the meeting place. So far, I have no new creations to show off in the ABS :( as they keep selling in the store :) I don't know who (...) (24 years ago, 24-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Next Lugola meeting
 
I don't mind my apartment being a possible meeting place for our next gathering, if Dave's too busy and/or tired. My dinosaur should be done by the end of this month. -Henry (24 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Next Lugola meeting
 
Alright, last month we really did not have a meeting. Yeah I bumped into dave and we all searched for Henry but no official meeting. Dave has become prohibatively busy, sleeping an average of 2 hours a day. I fear that if we do not begin at least (...) (24 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Lugola egroup
 
I set up an egroup for Lugola, I thought it might be easier for us to communicate and organize meetings, exchange ideas etc. I tried to send everyone an invitation, but I am unsure if it worked. If you are interested check it out at: (URL) there is (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Lugola Logo
 
(...) I don't know, I'm not that fond of the great Southern California area. Maybe the logo could be a picture of Legos screaming in agony as they melt into molten ABS puddles in this unending sun and ungodly heat. - Mike (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Lugola Logo
 
I just got finished looking at the pictures from kidvention: (URL) nice but it just got me thinking, we need a logo. I mean if these train guys can have one why can't we. Especially with extremely artistic fellows like Mike and Henry around. So here (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Kidvention Legofest?
 
(...) Lol...very funny, Mike. :) I just sent out the final notice...4 hours before I'm planning to leave. Here's the jist of the message: Meeting times: 1 pm-LDraw display. 6 pm- East parking lot. Looking for the car with the LUGOLA sign built in (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Kidvention Legofest?
 
(...) I'm going to try and show up also. Here are the finalized details as far as I've heard: Meeting time: Saturday, sometime between opening and closing time Meeting place: Legoland, either the interior or the exterior of the park - Mike. (24 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Kidvention Legofest?
 
(...) Was anyone able to score discount tickets, or any other items to assist those of us who live on the other end of the poverty line from Henry. I have AAA and they offer 10% off but I was hoping for the best deal possible. Comeon Dave you gotta (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Kidvention Legofest?
 
Considering I'm leaving for LLC tomorrow, with the Weeks Jambalaya box in the car, I'd like to know WHERE to meet too ;-) I will have email access via my work laptop while I'm down there, but I won't be at the hotel using the laptop much. (...) -- (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Kidvention Legofest?
 
I'll be there, in conjuction with the scheduled LUGOLA meeting (Saturday, July 15th): (URL) think we should finalize the details soon. Meeting time (9:00?), meeting place, carpools, etc. Henry (24 years ago, 11-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Kidvention Legofest?
 
(...) You are coming, right? -Tim (24 years ago, 10-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Kidvention Legofest?
 
If I knew "that people will be spaced out over a few days" I would have been there for such dude! SteveB (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Kidvention Legofest?
 
Hey everybody... Just curious as to if there will be any formal get-together while at Kidvention. I understand that people will be spaced out over a few days. If Friday and Saturday will be big days, we can have something on both of them if possible (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.lugola) ! 
 
  Re: Age limitations
 
(...) Excellent point, Andy ... I had been a fan of Bram Lembrecht's work for a long time prior to MIT Mindfest '99, and I always thought he was in his thirties. Imagine my shock when I met him, and learned he was on track to graduate high school (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.dixielug, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.org.us.wafol, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
 
  Re: Age limitations
 
Todd, If I may be so bold, I would like to recommend an additional question that may be relevant to your poll. * If you are an adult and you belong to a club/group with younger ( e.g. 16-17 ) members, do you feel that their presence in the (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.dixielug, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.org.us.wafol, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)  
 
  Re: Age limitations
 
(...) As a NELUG member, I'd love to hear stories/experiences specificially from 16-17 year olds (or 18-year-olds if you were once 16-17 as part of a LUG) who are members of other LUGs in the U.S....this might help me form a more solid opinion if (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.dixielug, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.org.us.wafol, lugnet.org.us.wamalug) ! 
 
  Re: LDraw at the Kidvention Update
 
(...) I can finish this as soon as I can get a working inliner :) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.events, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  LDraw at the Kidvention Update
 
Hey everybody... Here's an update on the status for LDraw at the Kidvention so far: I sent off the artwork for the banner to the company (FastSigns) today, and they will get back to me soon on approval. Thanks to everyone who donated to make this (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.lugola) ! 
 
  Re: Soccer Tour bus
 
(...) Darn! I can't believe I just missed you..DOH! I was there from 1 to 2:30 or so. I just wasn't feeling so hot, so I headed home. Don't feel bad about being watched like a hawk...they did the same thing to me. ;-) I think it had something to do (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
 
  Re: Soccer Tour bus
 
(...) I showed up a little late, didn't see you there... I also went to the exhibit at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, it was a lot more exciting. The Lego TV crew was there and there were building contests and giveaways and about a million people. I got (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)


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