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| (...) Liability ? You worried about some homeboys carjacking the Town cars ? What responsible parent would want you guys "babysitting" anyone ? (...) 'Technically' means 'we aren't the one's discriminating', 'it's in the rules'. If it's an (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| (...) there's _always_ an exception to prove the rule. rules are'nt bad things, but in _this case_ they are hurtful. shiri dori is an exceptional young woman. her thoughts and desires expressed so well here are proof. credit is due to shiri for the (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| (...) I am glad to see you took that advice, Shiri. I have been in opposition of this from the start, unfortunately, as an outsider, I've felt my statements were little more than smoke in the wind to NELUG... (...) As you should. After conversing (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| Shiri (and NELUG), I understand the potential problems of the age issue. I was the captain of a tournament paintball team where we had players that were under the age of 18. There is a much greater likelihood of injury in paintball than LEGO and (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| (...) you (...) this (...) age. (...) Although I haven't met Shiri yet, or even talked to her, from what I have seen from her postings, she very mature for her age. I haven't been to a meeting yet,(I will most definatly be attending the next one), (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| (...) That's just the thing, Matt. By the time she's "old enough", she'll be in Israel, it will make no difference to her. In my own opinion, as an outsider, I can't understand why exceptions absolutely *will not* be made. I joined GMLUG when I was (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| (...) I'm sure they are, but I probably won't be coming. I was hoping to spend all day there but I was coming for the people, not the fireworks. And anyhow, I'm not feeling extremely patriotic... the 4th is an American holiday per se and I am not, (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.people)
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| (...) The fireworks are definitely fun, at the very least. :) (24 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| In defense of the limit: there is another factor beyond what you listed. The liability issue provides a reason to make the line at exactly 18 (although we actually talked about making it 21). The "babysitting" concern wouldn't apply in your case, (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| (...) Well, it doesn't seem like people are planning on being there earlier. Too bad, there goes your chance at seeing I don't bite. Oh well, guess it'll be another one of the "this is supposed to be fun?!" holidays for me. -Shiri (24 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| I'm not involved in NELUG, but I want to contribute a comment: When I was 14, I belonged to a computer user group. I think the parallels will be clear. Once a month I cajoled an older person to drive me over to Texas Tech for a few crammed hours of (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| (...) Not sure what you mean by "demographic minority"... my gender? Age? Or perhaps my nationality? I'm in a minority in all those aspects (at least as far as lego is concerned). (...) That's what I'm hoping for... (...) <grin> Yes, thanks. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| (...) Karen and I will definitely be there for the fireworks. If we come earlier depends a lot on what we hear here. (24 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| (...) I expect, without trying to be too presumptuous, that you also get a few glances because you're in a demographic minority as far as the hobby is concerned, even insofar as it applies to "adults." (...) I've met some 16-year-olds who could (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| Hey all, I'm posting here to explain my opinion(s) about the age limitation in NELUG. I've talked to many people about my stand on this, especially during and after the WAMALUG Brickfest. Many people there expressed their agreement with what I said, (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.loc.us.ma, lugnet.general, lugnet.people) !!
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| Well, I hope you guys can make it... I can't help wondering, though - who else is planning on coming? And, if Todd and Suz can't come, will there still be interest in doing this? I just don't wanna come and discover I'm the only one there. So PLMK. (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| (...) The weather is looking like it'll be excellent (maybe a bit hot, but not prohibitively bad) so that's encouraging, but I won't know until tomorrow morning whether I/we can make it -- for the past few days Suzanne has been really sick with a (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| So, is having a Lego Thing still in the works for tomorrow, Todd? I'd suggest the Cambridge side of the river, btw -- much less crowded there.... (24 years ago, 3-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us.nelug)
| | | | | Re: First block of Main Street for Brikwars, Train, or Modern town display
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| (...) First Thanks a lot! As for the insides currently only the 3 story building is accessable although I have not added any interior to it other than floors. I have kept accessability in mind for the other 2 but I didn't want to use up all my 1xX (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jul-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| Eric, This looks absolutely amazing. I am extremely impressed with how it came out ... I am drooling over the idea of having another Brikwars festival with that in the scenery and landscape. Out of curiosity, are the insides accessible? Regardless, (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.town, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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