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(...) If head counting, please add two (mine and Todd's). -Suz (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: NELUG Meeting, 12-18-2k 19:30:00
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(...) Just in case we need a firm head count, it looks like I can definitely be there. Don't know if I will bring any MOC's, mostly because its a PITA getting them down off the shelf for the Shelf Railway. Looking forward to it, Eric Kingsley The (...) (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: KB Kids Surprise of the Day - Lego
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(...) It looks like 4291, in which case, they are a _great_ buy for town builders. There is a inventory somewhere on .inv James Powell (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: KB Kids Surprise of the Day - Lego
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(...) 32x32 raised baseplate that will fit on the NELUG Layout. Plus it has some blue windows and doors, a couple trees, and some flowers. Anyway if anyone else can order one or two of these for NELUG please E-mail me and we can talk about (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: NELUG Train Show Pictures
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In lugnet.trains.org, John R. Clark writes: <snip> (...) Well only 2 of us used non-standard LEGO stickers. One was me and the other was Tom Duggan, he did the U-Haul. I did the NELUG boxcar and the Construction Site boxcar. All I used was Clear (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: NELUG Train Show Pictures
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I don't want to rekindle an old argument, or to start something I can't finish, but... Pshaw! You mean "using the brick" like LEGO does with their printed bricks, and their page of stickers included with nearly every model? Or "forcing creativity" (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: "No Contact" Homebrew Train Sensor for Mindstorms
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(...) No, there is no apparent decline in the sensitivity of the reed switch when it is encased in LEGO. In fact, the switch that I bought from Radio Shack was originally enclosed in a plastic housing, which I removed to reduce the bulk of the (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: NELUG Train Show Pictures
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I'd say you guys did a great job for your first train show! I loved the buildings and liberal use of tiles. The only thing that bothered me was the unofficial stickers. They were nicely done, but by forcing yourselves to use just the brick (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: NELUG participates in December 2nd and 3rd Greenberg Show.
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I'm not to into Lego trains (yet), so I cant really comment on them. The buildings, however, are fantastic. Love the architechture & set up. One thing I have noticed with *these* train show pictures (as well as pix from other shows) is that the (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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| | Re: NELUG Meeting, 12-18-2k 19:30:00
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Groovy. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. Thanks. Evil Wayne ___...___ "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: NELUG participates in December 2nd and 3rd Greenberg Show.
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(...) great, (I've gotta learn to stop punching the shutter button...) but for those of you with a voracious appetite for LEGO pics, it is lunchtime! (URL) show was a great time, and I think all of the NELUG members who attended it are looking (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ma)
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| | Re: "No Contact" Homebrew Train Sensor for Mindstorms
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(...) Chris, I was just wondering if there was a decline in performance in the enclosure as opposed to outside of it. The enclosure looks great! Eric Kingsley The New England LEGO Users Group (URL) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: "No Contact" Homebrew Train Sensor for Mindstorms
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(...) I took a few close-ups of the sensor last night, and uploaded them to BrickShelf. Check out: (URL) first picture is the sensor itself with a few "common" objects nearby for scale. The second picture is my reproduction of the exact setup that (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: NELUG Meeting, 12-18-2k 19:30:00
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(...) Usually we are around to the right as you go through the entrance. If you don't see us right away just ask at the front desk. If you come over to TCS before hand you will know who we are anyway. Eric Kingsley The New England LEGO Users Group (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Ah, yeah, it shouldn't be too hard to figure out. If you don't run into us at TCS beforehand, or follow someone carrying LEGO into the restaurant, you can always just tell the folks at Bison County you're part of the party in the private room, (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Excellent! Count me in. (I'm 99.44% sure I'll be there) BTW, I've never been inside the restaurant, will it be obvious where to go? Evil Wayne ___...___ "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: NELUG Meeting, 12-18-2k 19:30:00
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(...) That's pretty much the whole purpose of the club! You are, of course, welcome to attend, and we'd love to actually count you as a member, too. Don't worry, there aren't a whole lot of requirements for membership- we don't charge dues or (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: NELUG Meeting, 12-18-2k 19:30:00
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Hi there, I was wondering if your meetings were open to others or if it's a members only thing? I'm sort of interested in meeting other AFOL, but don't want to intrude. I live south of Boston, so you're the closest club to me. I've also been to the (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | NELUG Meeting, 12-18-2k 19:30:00
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(Sorry for the wide distribution, but I didn't want to miss anyone who might be interested. Follow-ups set to lugnet.org.us.nelug) NELUG will be having its next meeting on Monday, December 18, at Bison County BBQ in Waltham, Massachusetts. The room (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.loc.us.me, lugnet.loc.us.nh, lugnet.loc.us.vt, lugnet.loc.us.ct, lugnet.loc.us.ri, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.announce) !
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| | Re: "No Contact" Homebrew Train Sensor for Mindstorms
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(...) I just looked through my pictures and I was surprised to find that I don't have any that show the sensor. I will snap a few close-ups tonight... I also like the idea of doing a more formal write-up with pictures, schematics, and part sources. (...) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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