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Rick I am really sorry, but it wouldn't be me if I weren't stirring up some contraversy. The World Cafe sounds great, and thanx for being so proactive. I vote for April 13th or 20th. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help out with (...) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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I just spoke with Henry and don't worry we are not fighting. As he said he would like to go with the World Cafe spot. Here are some pics of the room: (URL) place I mentioned in the Marina is Casa Escobar. We can keep that for use in the distant (...) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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I'm inclined to go with Rick's suggestions for an April meeting. Let's wait off on having a meeting at my apartment til I finish my next project (which will probably be too big to easily transport out of my apartment)--it's not like we won't have a (...) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) Not sure what word you're referring to Scott. I said the restaurant was available (and they have tables). Every response I received was favorable and I was waiting for us to settle on the date. I thought we had outgrown anyones personal (...) (23 years ago, 7-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Since we do not yet have a definative word on the resturant in Santa Monica, and the weather is usually pretty nice in April, why not consider having the next meeting at Henry's place. I could bring one or two tables to help out and I think it would (...) (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Wow, it's been 2 years. It's been fun meeting everyone and sharing our LEGO whackiness. Oh, I'm also fine with where and whenever for the next meeting (tentatively April in Santa Monica). But I'd like to not rule out my apartment in Redondo Beach (...) (23 years ago, 6-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) Yeah, I guess that would be me. One of these days I'll have enough space to become "the guy with the amazingly large castle!" (...) No, but I'm sure a LUGOLA search on Brickshelf would yield something. Jimmy (23 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Way back in the beginning of time Rick Kujawa and Henry Lim said "hey, is anybody out there?" Then great people like Dave Johann started to get involved as well as many others! Happy B-day Lugola, your two years old. My Mecha Mecca. Legomaster (...) (23 years ago, 5-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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In lugnet.org.us.lugola, Jimmy Park writes: Hey, aren't you the guy with the amazingly large armies? Anyway, it sounds cool. I'll keep watch on this group to see when and where the next meeting is. I'll try to come, but maybe a little late to miss (...) (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) Hi Bruce! Well, first we get together, find all the newcomers, dress them up as Timmy, and perform our hazing rituals. ;) If you're still conscious, everything else is as you guessed. We just hang out look at MOCs and trade. (...) There's no (...) (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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You fairly well summed up what happens at our Lugola meetings, although pizza isn't usually involved. The best description I can give for our main objective is inspiration. Don't let the pictures you see intimidate you, my first meeting I came face (...) (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Hi all, I have what may be a dumb question. What do you do at a LUG meeting? I see pictures on Brickshelf so I assume it is basically a time to gather and compare MOCs and chat and presumably eat pizza if you're going to meeting at a pizza place. :) (...) (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) As a non-voting member, I'd like 20 April at that place, but of course I'm not a local and therefore will simply do my best to attend whenever it happens. Derek (23 years ago, 1-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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Free is always the best! This place sounds pretty cool, provided there is enough room for all who wish to show off their MOC's and fish through Brian's buckets. I am definately in agreement for this location, if it is available. I was kinda hoping (...) (23 years ago, 1-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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I know of a place in Santa Monica that is available for free. The World Cafe 2820 Main St. has an enclosed patio adjoining the bar. They have several small tables with chairs for about 50 people. Outdoor patio too. The owner said we just need to (...) (23 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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How about setting up a gathering in a public place? The role-playing group I used to run had our meetings at Round Table Pizza, in their private, walled-off meeting room. Since they knew we were buying pizza and drinks, they didn't care how many (...) (23 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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(...) No joke there! I saw more cool stuff at BW2002 than I've seen in quite some time. (...) Lae March/Early April was mentioned by more than a few people as a likely timeframe. The 'where' question can only be answered by the person(s) who wish to (...) (23 years ago, 27-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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Alright, everyone I guess it is high time to start the discussions of our next meeting. Hopefully BricksWest inspired all of us to build bigger and better stuff. A few of us mentioned that early April would probably be best, now the bigger question (...) (23 years ago, 26-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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It was good to see many of you again at Bricks West. As usual Bryce had some great mechs on display and it was good to see Eric Sophie again. Hope all went will with shipping his models back home. We should plan a get together soon. Brian (23 years ago, 26-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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I'll be there, Jimmy! I'll be assisting with the Mecha discussions and will have a nice new BIG mecha to show off. I'll have many new smaller ones as well that will debut at BricksWest. I'll have stuff for trade/sale IF I can find the space to carry (...) (23 years ago, 8-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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I'll be there, co-hosting a discussion on large sculptures and mosaics. Depending on what I can fit into my car, I might bring a mosaic. Looking forward to a fun event... -Henry (23 years ago, 8-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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So how many of us are going? Rollcall please. . . Jimmy (23 years ago, 7-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) Thanks, Jimmy! Though I believe I also speak for Bryce when I say that unless yellow podfins are available in bulk packs of 100 or more @$.02/part, we really aren't interested. Look for Bryce to show off something with red fins shortly. Brown (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Just a heads up for those interested (possibly Bryce for the fins), the Star Wars fanclub has Anakin's Podracer for $3.49! That's more than 75% off and there's free shipping with orders over $20. (URL) (23 years ago, 30-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Hello All, Here is my latest offering; a F40PH Commuter train. Check it out on our website for full details: (URL) my Brickshelf folder for just the photos: (URL) Well, Robert Powell SCLTC (23 years ago, 23-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.announce.moc)
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(...) This is definitely a good idea. I could have gotten a couple of those trains had Dave known I was looking for some. We could probably finish the transactions at a monthly meeting etc. Also would Lugola be interested in doing bulk Shop at Home (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jan-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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i think this is a fantastic idea and well worth the planning and strategy. there are enough lugola members spread out over a good chunk of socal to make this an effective haul. btw, when's the next meeting? i have little new to bring but wouldn't (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jan-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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At 75% off, I've seen 10 stores go from 2 full aisles worth of toys to 1/4 aisle of beaten toy boxes. This process took just under 3 days to complete. I figured that this would probably happen by Sunday, but the general public proved me wrong once (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jan-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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The official website of the Southern California LEGO Train Club is now fully updated with pictures from our first ever exhibit! Read our article on the event and check out our extensive photo gallery of setup and operation. At this moment we do not (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jan-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola) !
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(...) Anyone? Maybe if I have 3 roommates, I can afford a hotel, but otherwise I need a place to crash, or I just can't come. --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu www.bldesign.org (23 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people, lugnet.general)
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Hello Everyone, I proud to present my version of an Union Pacific caboose. Check it out at the SCLTC web site: (URL) always, LMKWYT. Robert Powell SCLTC (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.announce.moc) !
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Nick & any others needing public transport, Here's an online guide to San Diego County public transit. Type in Legoland for your destination (the hotel is very near there), and where you are starting from. It only works inside the county though. (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Thanks, I'll look into the trains also. By the way, if anybody is flying into LAX and then driving down to Legoland, my school is literally 5 minutes away from the airport (wink wink nudge nudge) Thanks. ~Nick swatlego@aol.com www.swatonline.org (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) Nick, you might also want to think train...check into Amtrak and Metrolink to see if you can make a route work. Matt (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Hello. My name is Nick and I am currently attending Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles Ca, between Westchester and Santa Monica. I am really hoping on being able to attend Brickwest, but I have one problem: getting there. I do not have a car (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jan-02, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Members please check it out!
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Here are a few details on the upcoming show. The official flyer is here in pdf format: (URL) states that admission is $7 but you can also recieve an email coupon for $1 off one adult admission if you fill out a form: (URL) would really like to go to (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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To all participants of LUGOLA: It is official that the Southern California Lego Train Club (www.scltc.org) will be making its first full appearance this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center as participants in the Great American Train Show on (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Hey all, February is really creaping up, and I still don't know if I can go to BricksWest. I can't afford to stay in a hotel, so I'd really like to be able to crash at one of you local's houses. If you're driving to LLC every day of the fest, you're (...) (23 years ago, 29-Dec-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people)
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| | Re: Coming out of my shell - Next Meeting?
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I wasn't able to connect with Dave and only got a few responses regarding a possible meeting in January. It turns out that my wife wants to plan some other activities during that time frame, so as there doesn't seem to be much interest in a LUGOLA (...) (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) I think the cost of admission is $7.00 but I remember seeing some sort of discount coupon on their site: www.gats.com. A mech train would be a lot of fun. Maybe we can come up with something for Brickswest. Robert (23 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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