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Hi All, I returned yesterday evening from the EastCoast Brick Fest put on by WAMALUG. It was cool. It appears that there are quite a few folks around who are LEGO enthusiasts, and I thought it might be nice to put some kind of club together for (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) That's a good idea--add me to the total. (...) Hmm...I had somehow been of the understanding that NELUG has sopped up a lot of the enthusiasts from our region...but I could be wrong. I'm crossposting this to .loc.us.ny and .loc.us.pa just to (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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YES. I am interested. I was at BrickFest with my NLS, Jackie. I live in Forked River, which is just south of Toms River, NJ. I don't have too much room to host any sort of gathering, and what I do have is usually overrun by a large 95+ lb. loving (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) of the (...) The map of their region excludes New York and beyond. I don't know if New Yorkers participate anyway, but I'd gotten the idea that they did not. And anyway, there's nothing that says they can't be members of both and Jersey's much (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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Hi Chis, I'm located in Berwyn, PA out in the west Philadelphia suburbs.... I would love to see a local LUG and would participate as much as my job and new family allow me to. I'm pretty much a town/train collector. Possible names - UMALUG - Upper (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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YES, my LSO and I are definitely interested. We live near Scranton, PA. BrickFest sounded like so much fun, but it was just a little too far for us to go... something in New Jersey/NYC would be great for us. --Jennifer Christopher Weeks wrote in (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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I'd drive an hour or more into NJ for a casual meeting, and as far as necessary for a fest. (I just couldn't go last weekend, I had to go to Albany.) NELUG let me "join" alright, though I haven't driven 4 hours from NYC to Boston for a meeting yet. (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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(...) necessary (...) Boston (...) I hope you all don't think I'm butting in. I encourage you all to keep at trying to get an organization going in that area. Having regular contact with fellow Lego enthusiasts, has greatly influenced my life. It (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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Hello potential New LUG members... :-) Ok. It seems that there are several people who have replied to this thread that they would be interested in a local LUG. So. What is the next step? Do we need to find a place where we can meet? Are there other (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) need (...) We had our third meeting in Sydney, Australia on June 4. If you are less than half a dozen use someones house, apartment etc. Rotate the meetings, if one person does not have to travel, it means they can show off their large and (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) By no means have we "sopped" up enthusiasts from the NY/NJ metro region. We have had a few people join from the area but I think the farthest away anyone has come from to get to a NELUG meeting is Northern CT. We have had a few special (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.ny)
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(...) Hello, Thanks for posting Andy, I kept meaning to post something very much like what you did, and it just wasn't happening. (...) Well, I think we should follow one of two courses of action: 1) We should discuss online what we want to be (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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Hi Chris and other potential New LUG members, From: "Christopher Weeks" <clweeks@eclipse.net> <snip> (...) is, (...) talk (...) Our purpose, how about something like this: To promote an environment that will allow collectors, builders and other (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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Hi all, Almost missed this thread, been spending too much time outside these days, not at the computer. I'm also central NJ, around exit 8 on the Turnpike. (...) I favor this method. Don't spend too much time over-organizing up front, or it will be (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) Ah, the NJ locator rears its head. Exit 9/10 here. ;) (...) Sounds good to me. The problem is that I'm moving to Europe in a month and a half, and won't much be back until this time next year. So I can start, but I can't be too active (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) I vote for this option. I'm located in Rockland County, NY and I'd be interested in getting together with fellow Lego fans. According to MapsOnUS your house is about 1.5hrs away from me which is about the limit I could travel (my schedule (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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Goody, Chris is volunteering his house for a meeting. Here's my view on the questions Chris lists: 1. Our purpose is to have fun with Lego. This would include bringing it with you and all the things that makes possible. 2. Who: well, NELUG opened (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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Well, I don't think that we really need to worry about a name until we actually manage to get a group together. BUT, having said that, I would cast a vote for one of the suggestions made by Bryan Kinkel in the following post: (URL) would be the (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny)
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(...) OK, it seems like there is enough interest to carry on with this so let's. Are we all thinking a weekend day? Is Saturday better than Sunday? Should it be for adults only? How long a meeting? What times? (...) that I can't take my kids to. (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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(Thanks to Andy for letting me know this conversation was going on!) I'm in central NJ - Middlesex County - and would also be interested. Bianca - a/k/a Binky, 30 (24 years ago, 25-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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I just thought I would chime in here quickly. I know you noted in your first post that all followups would be to .loc.us.nj but I would suggest keeping NY and Phi in the list that way you are sure everyone gets it. I would also suggest adding (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.all, lugnet.org.us)
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(...) Are (...) In general a I would guess Saturday would be better because it gives the option of meeting in the evening. Though having said that, I only have a few weekends that I don't already have plans for. I could meet on a weekday after work, (...) (24 years ago, 27-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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Speaking for myself, Saturday afternoon or evening would be easier for me to attend. Not having to worry about getting up early for work makes for more enjoyment. Even if the event didn't run too late, there is still the drive home to consider. I (...) (24 years ago, 28-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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I agree that Saturday afternoon would be good. And I kinda like trilug : ) PS. I'm in upstate NY (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) Seems to me the obvious would Metroliner - the Amtrak train connecting NYC to Washington DC with stops in Jersey, Phiily, Delaware, Multibore, etc. Is this group for trains only or can anyone attend? (24 years ago, 29-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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I guess the next step is to pick a date to get together. Personally the only weekends that I could make it are July 29-30, August 19-20, or later. Most weekday evenings other than from July 13-25 are also good for me. If someone is familier with one (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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For driving in from New York, weeknights suck. With the possible remote exception of Friday. Please let's do a weekend. (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) It was not at all my intent to be forming a trains group. I actually don't have any trains, so probably using my place for a trains club would be silly. You are most welcome. I'm interested in trains, I just haven't jumped in yet. I like all (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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(...) I can not make 15 July or 12 August. Which technically leaves open 8 July (probably too soon to put together), 22 July, 29 July, 5 August (which is bad for me, but I could do it with some advanced planning), 19 August, 26 August, or sometime (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) I've been lurking on this thread for a bit...I'm in Pittburgh, PA, so most likely I would not be able to attend any sort of Lego event in the near future, but was wondering if any of you are out my direction somewhat (like, say, central PA)? (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) Why not simply "GardenSLUG"? ;) (...) I'm partial to UMALUG, myself. Somehow "TriLUG" brings to mind "Revenge of the Nerds." best Lindsay (22 July is my only workable date.) (24 years ago, 7-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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Hi, 22 July is good for me. I'm flexible until Sep 7 (two weekends in SF, CA.) Here's my acronym contribution for tonight: LUMAS (Lego Users, Mid Atlantic States) (plus, it sounds classical) LBOES (Lego Builders of Eastern States) MACTEC (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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I keep replying to my own posts... (...) The resounding responses (all three ;-) suggest that 22 July is a good date. Who can make it for something in Central New Jersey on Saturday, 22 July 2000 at around 1500 EST? I think this should be an RSVP (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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Chris and all, Well, I believe that I can make July 22. I need to verify with my wife to make sure that we have nothing that we must be at on that date. A good friend of mine has offered us Webspace on his server, if we eventually want to have a web (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) That would be my most likely date as well. (...) I'm leaning towards "SEASLUG." ;) (...) My only experience involves extracting money from University bureaucracies, so I won't be much help on this one. (...) I think that if we make it clear (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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7/22 Would be good for me too : ) But now we have way too many cool choices for acronyms : ( Perhaps that should be the first item on the agenda ? (24 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) Until then, perhaps we ought to be: SLUGTANG: Some Lego Users Gathered To Assay Naming Group Mmmm-mm, orange-y too! (The official bottom-feeder of the astronauts!) (The bad news is that I can't make 22 July--I have to be in the City that (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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Wow! This Saturday is the 22nd already? I guess I need those directions now, Chris. Can you e-mail them to me when you get a chance, to the following address? andy@andyandjackie.com Thanks--- -Andy Lynch (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) day.) All day? I supose you think that expediting your visa or whatever is a good excuse. Sheez...kids these days... (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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OK everyone, we are go for Saturday. This Saturday, 22 July, 2000 at 3:00 EST! I decided that posting directions here would be easier than emailing, but do please let me know if you will be in attendance. The directions are at the bottom of this (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj)
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OK everyone, we are go for Saturday. This Saturday, 22 July, 2000 at 3:00 EST! I decided that posting directions here would be easier than emailing, but do please let me know if you will be in attendance. The directions are at the bottom of this (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ct)
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(...) Actually, I'm coming back during the day, but probably a bit later. How long are you looking to run? best Lindsay (24 years ago, 18-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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Hi Chris and everyone... I'm planning on being there on Saturday. I'm looking forward to it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christopher Weeks" <clweeks@eclipse.net> <snip> (...) appreciate (...) every one (...) charades? (...) This sounds great (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ct)
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(...) I don't know. I actually have a smaller group of confirmations at this time than I thought would happen, so I don't know how that will affect things. I can go late, or not. What time can you be here? Chris (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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(...) Great! Anyone else? (...) OK, we'll play in some way with a pile of LEGO! (...) I've had a negative response to this, so let's not for now, but maybe in the future... (...) I figured one person would buy and bring it all, and we would each pay (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ct)
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(...) Probably after dinner (8-ish). However, all of this is up in the air, because I'm in the middle of flurried travel prep. best LFB (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa)
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I'm definitely driving over. Anybody need a ride from Long Island (or Staten Island, must pass over it)? Lego activities: so, it is Cbris' pile of Lego we are to play with? Goody... I will pick a new MOC to bring along. Maybe also a small bag of (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ct)
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(...) EST! (...) I'd love to be there, but obviously public transportation isn't an option. Anyone driving through Manhattan or Staten Island that would be willing to give me a ride? (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ct)
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(...) Hey Erik, that would be me (Staten Island). Send me your phone number in an e:Mail. (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ct)
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(...) give (...) I think you'll end up with a better deal riding with Erik, but for what it's worth, the nearest train station is only 20ish minutes away, and might also be on the way for people to stop and retrieve you. (But you have to change (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ct)
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(...) EST! (...) If anything comes up and you need attention, call me at 908.359.2956 Chris (24 years ago, 22-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ct)
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Hey Ed, I never heard from you after I sent email. Anybody reading this on Saturday afternoon could figure I'm not going to be there *early*, in fact I'm just about to brave the traffic now. (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jul-00, to lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.pa, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.ct)
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