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Re: Pre-Wedding LUGOLA/LUGNET meeting on Saturday April 28th - 8AM - 4PM in Southern Orange County
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lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.people
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Fri, 30 Mar 2001 00:34:19 GMT
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(trying to deflect possible issues)
I also didn't mean that this was some sort of "official" LUGNET event. I
just meant that we were going to host a gathering, expecting a lot of LUGNET
people to show. Don't flame me!
Brad Hamilton <bhamilto1@home.com> wrote in message
news:GAzIB9.IBB@lugnet.com...
> Hi Folks,
>
> (I'm posting this to lugnet.org.us.lugola and lugnet.people as well as
> sending it out to a list of interested parties by email)
>
> The local LEGO Users Group, LUGOLA (which has expanded to include LA and San
> Diego) has proposed having a meeting around the time of the wedding so that
> we can meet up with some of the out-of-towners, show off MOC's and maybe do
> some trading.
>
> Through some discussion, it sounded like my house might be in a reasonable
> geographic location because it is on the way to LLC from Los Angleles
> (although a bit out of the way for people in San Diego). I am about 1/2
> hour north of LLC in Southern Orange County where the 5 and 405 freeways
> meet.
>
> The day before the wedding is bad because Friday traffic in our area is
> terrible, so that wouldn't work out well (although if some people are really
> local around that time, I wouldn't mind organizing additional activities).
>
> We thought about having it the day of the wedding so that people could stop
> by on their way to LLC and the wedding. The problem is that a lot of the
> out-of-towners want to spend time at LLC.
>
> So, the proposal is to have the meeting from 8AM to 4PM. People can stop by
> when its convenient. Several "Easterners" have already mentioned that they
> would like to come by in the morning. I think that the local LA people
> probably want to get up a bit later.
>
> We can run it like the last (March 24th) meeting, but perhaps a bit more
> relaxed and drawn out (assuming that different groups of people will be
> there at differen times). My wife and I have already been to LLC so we
> won't go until later on to catch the wedding.
>
> I'll be giving the usual tours of Bricktopia, and we'll have chips, salsa,
> and drinks.
>
> If you think you want to come, then please RSVP (bhamilto1@home.com) as soon
> as possible. Please include the time frame you think you will be here as
> well as any MOC's you are bringing. If you are getting a ride from someone
> else, please check with them on times and transportation. I will post
> updates to lugnet.org.us.lugola.
>
> Our address is:
> Brad and Shelly Hamilton
> 10 Copperstone Ln
> Mission Viejo, CA 92692
> Home: 949-859-8024
> Work: 949-727-1733 x364 (Brad)
>
> Our house is NOT on the Yahoo maps and is only on the 2001 Thomas Brothers
> map. It is in a new neighborhood.
>
> Directions from North (LA):
> Go South on the 5 or 405
> Get off right after the El Toro "Y" (where the 405/5 meet) at El Toro Road.
> Get in the left-most lane to get off!
> You will turn left as you get off onto a side street and then left again
> onto El Toro.
> Then, follow the Local Directions.
>
> Directions from North if you want to eat breakfast first (At IHOP or COCO's)
> Go South on the 5 or 405
> Get off at Lake Forest Drive (Right BEFORE the Y)
> To get to Coco's, go straight off the freeway and then take an immediate
> right into COCO's
> To get to IHOP, turn left off the freeway onto Lake Forest Drive. Take a
> left at Rockfield. Then, turn left into the first plaza.
> To continue, get back on the freeway going south and get off at the next
> off-ramp (El Toro).
>
> Directions from South (San Diego, Carlsbad, LLC)
> Go North on the 5 (about 1/2 hour from LLC) and get off at El Toro road.
> Turn right.
> Then, follow the Local Directions.
>
> Local Directions:
> Go WAY up El Toro Road (several miles) - you should be going East (towards
> the mountains)
> Pass under the 241 toll road (it is the only "freeway" you will pass under
> after the 5).
> Turn right on Wandering Trails ( its the 2nd right after the toll road ).
> Go to the top of the hill and turn left onto Copperstone.
> We are about the 5th house down on the right.
>
> Directions coming south on the 241 (Bryce - probably good for you - It will
> cost about $3 each way)
> Get off on Portola Parkway and turn right.
> Turn left at El Toro
> Pass under the 241 toll road
> Turn right on Wandering Trails ( its the 2nd right after the toll road ).
> Go to the top of the hill and turn left onto Copperstone.
> We are about the 5th house down on the right.
>
> RSVP????
> We'd appreciate it if you could let us know whether you expect to make it or
> not. This will allow us to have adequate supplies of snacks on hand.
> Please send email to:
> bhamilto1@home.com
>
> HOUSE
> We have brand new carpet that is a really light color. When inside, we ask
> that you remove your shoes to help preserve our carpet.
>
> Hoping to hear from you!
>
> Let us know if you are coming!
>
> Brad & Shelly
>
>
>
>
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