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Right, exactly... d'oh. As I explaned to Shaun, I wasn't really sure how to go about inviting myself. It just seemed kind of odd (?) to say "Hey I'll be there!" when I'm not certain anyone knows or remembers just who I am. I'll try to be less coy (...) (24 years ago, 1-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: Greenberg Train Show 3/31-4/1 Willmington MA
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Well, for that price, I guess my crossings can do without the flashing lights! On a related note, Chris Leach has graciously offered to loan us about 15 straight peices of monorail track for the layout. I sent him out a check for shipping the other (...) (24 years ago, 1-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: Greenberg Train Show 3/31-4/1 Willmington MA
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(...) More info on my source for 1x4 dual-bulb light elements -- I got mine in <set:6979> Interstellar Starfighter, which comes with 289 pieces including UFO hull pieces, a fiber optic setup, and the aforementioned dual lighting element. This set (...) (24 years ago, 28-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Wayne- The concept of who is and isn't in NELUG as such is kind of loosely defined. We don't have dues or demand that you show up to 4 out of 5 meetings or expect 5 hours of service to the club per month or anything. We have an age limit (18+) (...) (24 years ago, 28-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Howdy... As always, I'm curious if this is sort of an open invite or a members only? As a BrikWarrior myself, I'm always looking for a chance to let others to kick my patootie and/or teach me new and interesting lessons on loosing. I'm not 100% sure (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Are you kidding? We've been drooling in the hopes of them making it to a game for about a year and a half, now! Seriously, they'd be great! Last game Jeff J. even brought a hover-pickup (complete with rust spots and a hunting kill tied to the (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message ... (...) this (...) See Todd's reply. (...) I could have worded this better. I know no-one wants to exclude women from the organisation. What I meant was, why use exclusive language when it's not necessary. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) That thought train sounds like rationalization to me. But it's not my brotherhood so forget my two cents. --Todd [followups to .trains.org] (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) If you read between the lines, I most certainly did. (...) Regardless of being or not being PC, I think it's a sexist, stupid name. --Todd (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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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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(...) He didn't say anything. (...) The BLE has female members. Further, clubs don't even HAVE a gender, it's a brotherhood of CLUBS not of club members. Why be gratuitiously PC when it's not necessary? ++Lar (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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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)
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Hi all, if I did get it right you are planning, or allready set up a mailing list system for Lego Train Clubs? I would like to participate as a representative of the FGLTC (First German LEGO Train Club) which was founded by Ben. Perhaps he also (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) I would love to be one of the reps from BayLUG! Russell (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) I'd love to be the 2nd North Carolina rep (though if Cary or James want's the honor that would also work with me). I have made an effort to be in contact with other groups (just went up to Richmond on Saturday for the 2nd RichLUG meeting for (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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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)
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(...) 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 (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Count me in, and I agree with James (and your original idea) that IBLTC is the way to go. Has the train nature. ++Lar (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Re: Brikwars Game 3/17/2001: LONG
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(...) Wait, what am I thinking?! I can bring some, right? OK, count me in if I can bring Guinness. :-) --Todd (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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This is a great idea! Sign me up or tell me where to join... Robin Werner Greater Florida LEGO Train Club (...) (24 years ago, 27-Feb-01, to lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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