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In lugnet.trains.org, James Powell writes:
> In lugnet.trains.org, Steven Barile writes:
> > Great, Fire it up! First one done wins! I have no preferences.
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> I think I would perfer IBLTC, because the train unions are typically
> "International Brotherhood of...". I know that the Live Steamers use
> IBLS (International Brotherhood of Live Steamers). It functions as a
> volentary overview of the hobby, with a east coast and a west coast rep.
> (No, I am not a member, somewhat supprisingly...)
Wow, that's kind of surprising to hear. I've been meaning to ask, as this
thread has unfolded... Are women allowed in LEGO train clubs, or is it a
boys-only thing?
--Todd
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| Todd Lehman wrote in message ... (...) What he said. The organisation is a great idea, but I'd rather see Congress than Brotherhood. Why be gratuitously exclusive when it's not necessary? Does this include clubs which don't call themselves LTC's but (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
| | | Re: IBLTC
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| (...) Yeah, I agree with Todd here. The word "brotherhood" is a little too exclusive (We actually have female members in the GMLTC). I realize it would be cool to follow along in the same vein as train unions, but I would suggest something like (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org)
| | | Re: IBLTC
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| (...) What do *you* think? (or was that a facetious question? :-) ) I would prefer not to belong to any club that excludes girls. (I *like* girls, just ask me, they're fun to have around) I can think of at least one girl member of most of the train (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
| | | Re: IBLTC
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| I'm in ours :) I would have said something about the "international brotherhood" but I pledged a fraternity freshman year, and even the girls were addressed as "brother so-and-so". (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: IBLTC
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| (...) I think I would perfer IBLTC, because the train unions are typically "International Brotherhood of...". I know that the Live Steamers use IBLS (International Brotherhood of Live Steamers). It functions as a volentary overview of the hobby, (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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