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  Contraption - 2 Weeks!
 
To All, Well, it is approaching the two week marker! Amy, did you hear anything else from Bob or anything? Does anyone have any plans for going, something to bring, etc? I am building a fuel storage tank, and I can't seem to get the shape right. (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks!
 
(...) Scott, i'm waiting to hear also. (23 years ago, 9-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks!
 
With the end of the school year, I was not able to get the school's digital camera and take photos of my blacktron ship. Anyhow, I'm still planning to go and bring this, although a) I'm not completely happy with it, b) I'm not completely done with (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks!
 
Peter & All, (...) That is all right, I am planning on getting some of Trevor's stuff captured with mine, and I can get yous too! I will bring it this time! (...) Hey, when is a model ever really done? : ) (...) That is a concern, but I would love (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
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  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks!
 
Oy-vey! I've been in Montreal and Burlington,VT for the last couple of days. And boy did I miss some of the posts. Ok, well, I plan on being there, and Peter: I can work on a universal joint when we get there provided I have the spare pieces. If you (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks!
 
Amy & All, (...) I guess the questions I have are the obvious: 1) Times, where we need to be, etc. 2) Tables - will we have any? I can't think of anything else off hand. Others? Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks!
 
(...) I need directions, times, meeting places, etc. I think we need to know if we have to show anything to the security or organizers of the overall even so that they know who we are, when we start carting all our stuff in. I don't know who will be (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks!
 
Trevor & All, (...) (URL) is some general stuff, I assume you saw this link from the MichLUG page, right? Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 12-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
Hey guys, since it is virtually DEAD :^D in MichLUG posting-land these last few days, I thought I would ask and see where we are all at on our Contraption models. Amy: how is the building coming along? Rick: any more ideas and residences? Scott: (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
(...) Im dead dry. Rick (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
Trevor & All, (...) (We are over 1,000 posts now, wow!) Well, it is quiet. Tony, you awake?!?!?! (...) Update from me: Well, let's see here: Water processing: It is coming along, here are some older pictures, I have the plumbng done, I am hoping to (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks!
 
Hello all. Bob here from Contraption. I wanted to try and answer some of your questions. I had sent Amy some info a few days ago. But let me pass it along to everyone. Please check our website out for directions at www.contraption.org. You can start (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks!
 
Bob, (...) Thanks! (...) Thanks, Bob. Is there a time when it starts on Friday, or just to show up? Trevor, when are you planning on getting there? Does anyone have a time preference? Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks!
 
In lugnet.org.us.michlug, Scott Sanburn writes: <snip> (...) Well, it depends largely on my work. If I leave at 5pm, the 696/96 eastbound from the I-75 is wall to wall typically. So I will have to examine alternative routes or leave a bit early. The (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
(...) <snip> (...) Um, maybe I forgot something, what did I need to work on? I have the landing platform together already, and I was just going to bring the speeder bikes, imperial troops, and a couple ships (SW only). If there was something else, I (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
Jason, (...) Here is a list: Ask Trevor for updates! (URL) S. -- (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks!
 
Bob, (...) All right, it looks like we will not be there until the early afternoon. Does everyone feel all right about this? I probably will be there around 5:00PM. Here is the hotel info: (URL) The room we have for you (...) All right, what time (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
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  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
Amy & All, (...) That should be good! (...) Yes! A nice logo would be good. A flyer would be good as well, maybe one outlining MichLUG a little, an some links to our sci fi stuff? Since I have that war thing going, I can write up a little exciting (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
(...) Sounds cool! (...) not sure what time i'll be there yet. (...) Yes we need flyers! (...) ok i shall. (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
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  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
(...) Scott go ahead and bring your copy as my is not together anymore. (...) Listen when you work outside/in buildings with walls but no ventilation yet then you can conplain about the heat,untill then.... (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
Amy, (...) I can do it as well, no big deal. Ah, maybe something similar to the train one. Maybe one page double sided if need be. Does anyone want links to their pages, or some suggestions on material? Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
To All, (...) I heard from Tony, he is super busy at work, but he will post ASAP. Rick, how are you coming, via Tony, do you need a ride, etc? (...) All right, I will dig it up from somewhere! (...) Hey, listen up, you union thug! ; ) Really, I have (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
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  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
Amy & All, (...) All right, how about 200 x x or so, that should be fine. (...) Indeed. (...) Yes, definately. All right, I will try to get this done, but building will come first this weekend, I can always do this at work. Thanks! Scott -- (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
(...) Cool, you know me i just got that set for the parts:-) (...) <in my best Austin Powers voice> Yeah Baby! (...) Ya weather like this makes me miss those days at Kroger in the frozen aisle. (...) Hee ok. (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
(...) I am working on it. I might be staying at Chris's and I don't know how I am getting there yet. My mopm might drive me i dont know. Rick (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
(...) Me and Trev are the only ones right now with a steady output of space models so maybe Confed and ALC links on it? Rick (23 years ago, 16-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
Zzzz... Wha? Huh? I'm awake, really! Sorry folks--out of town this week, got in Fri, catching up. I will work on the battleship this week (school's out! wahoo! I have a ton of things to do and I'm still teaching at Wayne but I have a little time (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
If 5 is the time we're talking about for Friday, I can do that. I can do whatever Saturday, but will probably pack up and go Saturday night, and give Sunday a miss. That's an awfully big time commitment... Peter (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
Peter & All, (...) 5 to 6PM is fine, I might be going to Lansing to pick up Tony and Rick, so I might not make it until 6PM or so. As for the length, we will see if we want to go the whole time or not. I simply do not know. As for Tony & Rick, are (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
(...) Mo mother and Chris are in communique over me satying at Chris's this week end. I will need a pickup probably, and any help will be MUCH appreciated. As for time... what ever works for you. Rick (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)
 
  Re: Contraption - 2 Weeks! - ROLL CALL/UPDATE
 
Rick & All, (...) Right, well, I guess I will be in Lansing Friday, I will try to attempt to pick up you and Tony both on Friday, 4:00~4:30 for Tony, maybe earlier, and we will go from there. Roseville is a good 2 hours away? Scott -- (23 years ago, 18-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug)

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