Pennlug : Messages : 2908-2937 of 3986

Hi Everyone

First a thank you to Matthew Hocker for posting to Trains-n-Town.  I hope you
can make the event.

Cale are you still interested in coming?

--

I've left space on the NELUG layout for Matt in hopes that he will be able to
make it.  The Japanese house is near a few Victorian houses and one modern style
house.  The Civil war scene is in it's own space next to my small river.  You
can also expand into any of the green baseplates near your MOCs if you want.

The design is never final so if any of you would like to display something on
our layout, please feel free.

The NELUG layout can be viewed here:
http://www.nelug.org/mediagallery/popup.php?s=20090503144235658&sort=0

Jonathan D.
NELUG EC member
A-Team LUP

#2909

From: "weasel474747" <cjedwards47@...>
Date: Tue May 5, 2009 1:22 am
Subject: Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.

weasel474747

We did discuss train layouts for both Brickworld and Brickfair at the March
meeting.  I can still contribute to both if we do both...

I haven't decided yet which MOCs I want to bring to Brickworld and which I'll
leave behind.  I guess I should decide soon.  How much space will you have, KC? 
I could easily fill a lot of vehicle space with some of my stuff (my Fighting
for Life diorama is pretty large, for example), but I don't want to be a hog.

As for non-Lego stuff, I'm hoping there will be room for a backpack (full of
in-flight entertainment) at my feet, and then for clothing and stuff I'll
probably use a duffel bag that's 2 or 3 cubic feet.

Finally, I'll confirm that my house is available for a meeting on Saturday, if
people want to do that...  Would it make sense to do the June meeting at Mike's
if that's going to be our launchpad for Brickworld the next week?  Or maybe it
doesn't matter.

Wherever we do the meeting this week, I'll have a big new (castle-themed) MOC to
show off.

-Chris

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Tighe" <mike.tighe@...> wrote:
>
> The meeting went quite well.  In addition to seeing K.C.'s LEGO stuff she
> has a plethora of fish, in tanks all over the place, and other animals.
>
> Someone else can mention all the cool LEGO and who was there, I'm drawing
> blanks at this hour.
>
> About track layouts.  I may be a bit confused.  (No surprise there...)  How
> much are we, as a group, planning on bringing to Brickworld (in June) for a
> train layout?  I was of the impression we were bringing (a lot) more to
> BrickFair (in August) than Brickworld, due to limited cargo capacity with
> only 2 vehicles going to Chicago.  Therefore the large layout would be
> needed for August, not June.
>
> (I wasn't planning on bringing any train stuff, or perhaps just a few
> smaller things.  I am hoping to have a GBC module.)
>
> It would be great to have as large a layout as possible at both events.
> However, we have to keep in mind just how much we can feasibly take with us,
> to Chicago, while leaving room for our luggage yet leaving enough space for
> our purchases.  Even keeping in mind that my budget is drastically reduced
> this year I'm guessing we'll need to reserve at least the equivalent of 2 or
> 3 suitcases worth of space for purchases.  After all, there will be 4 people
> in my car along with their respective luggage and food, then purchases.
>
> For those who will be traveling with me to Chicago, I think it would be most
> helpful if, this week, we all figured out exactly how much (non-LEGO) we're
> each bringing.  By that I mean how big is your suit case or
> clothing/personal stuff carrier going to be.  I would like actual or close
> measurements so I can figure out how much space will likely to be left for
> our MOCs, be they town, train or whatever.
>
> Another possible solution to the cargo limit is K.C.'s offer to transport
> some things in her car, either there, back or perhaps both ways.  We'd have
> to find out from her just how much room she is able and willing to provide.
> Furthermore, she will not be returning to PA at the same time as we will.
> Therefore, we would need to give to her anything she would take during the
> regular meeting the weekend before Brickworld.  Furthermore if you wanted
> anything back before the July meeting you'd have to arrange that with her.
>
> We really need to figure this all out ASAP so we can reserve the correct
> amount of table space for Brickworld.
>
> Also, at the recent meeting we didn't settle on a definite location for the
> next meeting.  Chris offered to host again, or I could.  Perhaps we could
> have May's meeting at one then June's meeting at the other?  Or perhaps
> someone else may like to hold a meeting at their house before we start the
> cycle over...?  Perhaps another question would be, is there any logical
> reason to have June's meeting at any particular place in preparation for
> Brickworld, for which we'd be leaving the following Wednesday?
>
> Okay, I'm done.  Now who has exactly what to bring to Brickworld?
>
>
> Michael Tighe
>
> "LEGO is a medium through which imagination is made manifest."
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Pennlug@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of
> Cale Leiphart
>   Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 11:22 PM
>   To: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com
>   Subject: [Pennlug] Meetings, Brickworld and other things.
>
>
>
>
>
>   April Meeting
>
>   So how did last weekends meeting go after I left? Any exciting news? Any
> news at all?
>
>
>   Brickworld
>
>   Here is the initial rough plan I came up with for Brickworld.
>
>   Layout Rough Draft
>
>   The whole thing measures 132" by 144" with an open area in the center.  I
> included lots of yard space since I have lots of trains.  Keep in mind that
> we can move and rearrange things to fit what ever we want to include.
> Nothing is set in stone.
>
>   If you want to play around with the Track Draw file you can find it here .
> If you want to know where to get Track Draw you need to join the Track Draw
> Yahoo Group and then you can download it from the groups files section .
>
>
>   BrickFair
>
>   I haven't worked out anything for BrickFair yet. Was there any
> developments at the meeting?
>
>
>   NMRA 2009
>
>   2009 NMRA train show in Hartford CT  Does any one have any interest in
> this? PennLUG participated in the 2006 show when it came to Philly.
>
>   NMRA 2006
>
>   I've been thinking about making the trip. Of course if I do go I'm not
> planing on putting together an actual layout. I would either be joining up
> with another club or the common layout if there is one. I'm still undecided
> on this but another person to split costs would be great.
>
>   Keep in mind this isn't an event like Brickworld or BrickFair with all the
> AFOL events, sessions and competitions. But if you're a train geek it can be
> a lot of fun. It's a Train thing.
>
>
>   Day out with Thomas at the B&O RR Museum  http://www.borail.org/
>
>   WamaLTC  will be seting up a display for Day Out with Thomas at the
> Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum. The dates are.
>
>   Thursday April 23rd Closed to the public but they can setup
>   Friday April 24th Public Thomas day
>   Saturday April 25th Public Thomas day
>   Sunday April 26th Public Thomas day
>   Friday May 1st Public Thomas day
>   Saturday May 2nd Public Thomas day
>   Sunday May 3rd Public Thomas day
>
>   I'm going to be going down to help out.
>
>   I didn't think about posting this earlier since it's a train thing and
> Baltimore is alot farther away for the rest of you than it is for me but if
> you want to stop by or help out can contact me or Ed Khol .
>
>
>   King of Prussia WotC
>
>   Here is the current display at the KOP LEGO store.
>
>   PennLUG Window
>
>   Just a reminder that this engine will be going with me to Brickworld so
> the display will need to be changed by June. So if you want to put something
> in when this one comes out it would be good to start planing now.
>
>   Ok I'll stop with all the train stuff now.
>
>   Cale
>

#2910

From: "Michael Tighe" <mike.tighe@...>
Date: Tue May 5, 2009 4:06 am
Subject: RE: Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.

michael6ft8in

I think we should have something for both summer events. But I wouldn't know how much we can take, as a group, to Brickworld without everyone presenting some idea of how big each person's respective boxes will be.

Packing MOCs for a trip: Use boxes or bins! Cale has some very good examples of packing things well in boxes and bins. You want to make sure as much as possible of your MOC is securely held in place. Maybe shirts and socks could be used to fill in spaces. These boxes will be bounced down the road for several hours - 12 hours to Chicago. (Take pictures if you must to help you put pieces back on.) Your boxes and bins must be able to handle some weight on top.

I won't be bringing much to Brickworld. This will leave more room for others. Furthermore, I probably won't be bringing much more back with me. (Shocking!)

I'm sure there will be room for entertainment gear plus duffels or other carriers for clothing. (But I'm hoping to keep the car firmly on the ground...) As for entertainment, my car has a 6-disc CD changer. So bring music or you may have to put up with me singing.

I'm looking forward to seeing Chris' new castle MOC. For that reason I think we should have the next meeting at Chris' house this Saturday (just a few days away). Then we can figure out where we want to have the next meeting.

Who will be at the meeting this Saturday? (I will be there.)

Michael

"LEGO is a medium through which imagination is made manifest."

-----Original Message-----
From: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Pennlug@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of weasel474747
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 9:22 PM
To: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Pennlug] Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.

We did discuss train layouts for both Brickworld and Brickfair at the March meeting. I can still contribute to both if we do both...

I haven't decided yet which MOCs I want to bring to Brickworld and which I'll leave behind. I guess I should decide soon. How much space will you have, KC? I could easily fill a lot of vehicle space with some of my stuff (my Fighting for Life diorama is pretty large, for example), but I don't want to be a hog.

As for non-Lego stuff, I'm hoping there will be room for a backpack (full of in-flight entertainment) at my feet, and then for clothing and stuff I'll probably use a duffel bag that's 2 or 3 cubic feet.

Finally, I'll confirm that my house is available for a meeting on Saturday, if people want to do that... Would it make sense to do the June meeting at Mike's if that's going to be our launchpad for Brickworld the next week? Or maybe it doesn't matter.

Wherever we do the meeting this week, I'll have a big new (castle-themed) MOC to show off.

-Chris

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Tighe" <mike.tighe@...> wrote:
>
> The meeting went quite well. In addition to seeing K.C.'s LEGO stuff she
> has a plethora of fish, in tanks all over the place, and other animals.
>
> Someone else can mention all the cool LEGO and who was there, I'm drawing
> blanks at this hour.
>
> About track layouts. I may be a bit confused. (No surprise there...) How
> much are we, as a group, planning on bringing to Brickworld (in June) for a
> train layout? I was of the impression we were bringing (a lot) more to
> BrickFair (in August) than Brickworld, due to limited cargo capacity with
> only 2 vehicles going to Chicago. Therefore the large layout would be
> needed for August, not June.
>
> (I wasn't planning on bringing any train stuff, or perhaps just a few
> smaller things. I am hoping to have a GBC module.)
>
> It would be great to have as large a layout as possible at both events.
> However, we have to keep in mind just how much we can feasibly take with us,
> to Chicago, while leaving room for our luggage yet leaving enough space for
> our purchases. Even keeping in mind that my budget is drastically reduced
> this year I'm guessing we'll need to reserve at least the equivalent of 2 or
> 3 suitcases worth of space for purchases. After all, there will be 4 people
> in my car along with their respective luggage and food, then purchases.
>
> For those who will be traveling with me to Chicago, I think it would be most
> helpful if, this week, we all figured out exactly how much (non-LEGO) we're
> each bringing. By that I mean how big is your suit case or
> clothing/personal stuff carrier going to be. I would like actual or close
> measurements so I can figure out how much space will likely to be left for
> our MOCs, be they town, train or whatever.
>
> Another possible solution to the cargo limit is K.C.'s offer to transport
> some things in her car, either there, back or perhaps both ways. We'd have
> to find out from her just how much room she is able and willing to provide.
> Furthermore, she will not be returning to PA at the same time as we will.
> Therefore, we would need to give to her anything she would take during the
> regular meeting the weekend before Brickworld. Furthermore if you wanted
> anything back before the July meeting you'd have to arrange that with her.
>
> We really need to figure this all out ASAP so we can reserve the correct
> amount of table space for Brickworld.
>
> Also, at the recent meeting we didn't settle on a definite location for the
> next meeting. Chris offered to host again, or I could. Perhaps we could
> have May's meeting at one then June's meeting at the other? Or perhaps
> someone else may like to hold a meeting at their house before we start the
> cycle over...? Perhaps another question would be, is there any logical
> reason to have June's meeting at any particular place in preparation for
> Brickworld, for which we'd be leaving the following Wednesday?
>
> Okay, I'm done. Now who has exactly what to bring to Brickworld?
>
>
> Michael Tighe
>
> "LEGO is a medium through which imagination is made manifest."
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Pennlug@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of
> Cale Leiphart
> Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 11:22 PM
> To: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Pennlug] Meetings, Brickworld and other things.
>
>
>
>
>
> April Meeting
>
> So how did last weekends meeting go after I left? Any exciting news? Any
> news at all?
>
>
> Brickworld
>
> Here is the initial rough plan I came up with for Brickworld.
>
> Layout Rough Draft
>
> The whole thing measures 132" by 144" with an open area in the center. I
> included lots of yard space since I have lots of trains. Keep in mind that
> we can move and rearrange things to fit what ever we want to include.
> Nothing is set in stone.
>
> If you want to play around with the Track Draw file you can find it here .
> If you want to know where to get Track Draw you need to join the Track Draw
> Yahoo Group and then you can download it from the groups files section .
>
>
> BrickFair
>
> I haven't worked out anything for BrickFair yet. Was there any
> developments at the meeting?
>
>
> NMRA 2009
>
> 2009 NMRA train show in Hartford CT Does any one have any interest in
> this? PennLUG participated in the 2006 show when it came to Philly.
>
> NMRA 2006
>
> I've been thinking about making the trip. Of course if I do go I'm not
> planing on putting together an actual layout. I would either be joining up
> with another club or the common layout if there is one. I'm still undecided
> on this but another person to split costs would be great.
>
> Keep in mind this isn't an event like Brickworld or BrickFair with all the
> AFOL events, sessions and competitions. But if you're a train geek it can be
> a lot of fun. It's a Train thing.
>
>
> Day out with Thomas at the B&O RR Museum http://www.borail.org/
>
> WamaLTC will be seting up a display for Day Out with Thomas at the
> Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum. The dates are.
>
> Thursday April 23rd Closed to the public but they can setup
> Friday April 24th Public Thomas day
> Saturday April 25th Public Thomas day
> Sunday April 26th Public Thomas day
> Friday May 1st Public Thomas day
> Saturday May 2nd Public Thomas day
> Sunday May 3rd Public Thomas day
>
> I'm going to be going down to help out.
>
> I didn't think about posting this earlier since it's a train thing and
> Baltimore is alot farther away for the rest of you than it is for me but if
> you want to stop by or help out can contact me or Ed Khol .
>
>
> King of Prussia WotC
>
> Here is the current display at the KOP LEGO store.
>
> PennLUG Window
>
> Just a reminder that this engine will be going with me to Brickworld so
> the display will need to be changed by June. So if you want to put something
> in when this one comes out it would be good to start planing now.
>
> Ok I'll stop with all the train stuff now.
>
> Cale
>

#2911

From: "super_dave42" <dclr@...>
Date: Tue May 5, 2009 12:03 pm
Subject: Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.

super_dave42

Not sure of my weekend plans yet, but if I'm free I'll be there (if I can find
my way back to Chris' house or wherever it is). Just give me a time and an
address and I'll do what I can. I might even bring a MOC or two!
David

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Tighe" <mike.tighe@...> wrote:
>
> I think we should have something for both summer events.  But I wouldn't
> know how much we can take, as a group, to Brickworld without everyone
> presenting some idea of how big each person's respective boxes will be.
>
>         Packing MOCs for a trip:  Use boxes or bins!  Cale has some very
> good examples of packing things well in boxes and bins.  You want to make
> sure as much as possible of your MOC is securely held in place.  Maybe
> shirts and socks could be used to fill in spaces.  These boxes will be
> bounced down the road for several hours - 12 hours to Chicago.  (Take
> pictures if you must to help you put pieces back on.)  Your boxes and bins
> must be able to handle some weight on top.
>
> I won't be bringing much to Brickworld.  This will leave more room for
> others.  Furthermore, I probably won't be bringing much more back with me.
> (Shocking!)
>
> I'm sure there will be room for entertainment gear plus duffels or other
> carriers for clothing.  (But I'm hoping to keep the car firmly on the
> ground...)  As for entertainment, my car has a 6-disc CD changer.  So bring
> music or you may have to put up with me singing.
>
> I'm looking forward to seeing Chris' new castle MOC.  For that reason I
> think we should have the next meeting at Chris' house this Saturday (just a
> few days away).  Then we can figure out where we want to have the next
> meeting.
>
> Who will be at the meeting this Saturday?  (I will be there.)
>
>
> Michael
>
> "LEGO is a medium through which imagination is made manifest."
>
>
>
>
>
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Pennlug@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of
> weasel474747
>   Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 9:22 PM
>   To: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com
>   Subject: [Pennlug] Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.
>
>
>
>
>
>   We did discuss train layouts for both Brickworld and Brickfair at the
> March meeting. I can still contribute to both if we do both...
>
>   I haven't decided yet which MOCs I want to bring to Brickworld and which
> I'll leave behind. I guess I should decide soon. How much space will you
> have, KC? I could easily fill a lot of vehicle space with some of my stuff
> (my Fighting for Life diorama is pretty large, for example), but I don't
> want to be a hog.
>
>   As for non-Lego stuff, I'm hoping there will be room for a backpack (full
> of in-flight entertainment) at my feet, and then for clothing and stuff I'll
> probably use a duffel bag that's 2 or 3 cubic feet.
>
>   Finally, I'll confirm that my house is available for a meeting on
> Saturday, if people want to do that... Would it make sense to do the June
> meeting at Mike's if that's going to be our launchpad for Brickworld the
> next week? Or maybe it doesn't matter.
>
>   Wherever we do the meeting this week, I'll have a big new (castle-themed)
> MOC to show off.
>
>   -Chris

#2912

From: automechanic <automechanic@...>
Date: Tue May 5, 2009 6:54 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.

automechanicx

Not sure if I will make it. If I get accept into Hot Import Nights in New Jersey I will be spending the entire weekend finishing up loose ends on my car. If I don't get in(I should know before saturday) I will be there. I have figured out what all is going and will box it up. Whoever is registering it for me at the show, all I ask is that you put the name of the owner as my online profile "Eviljack". I have 4 complete and 1 I am hoping to complete in time for Brick world.

#2913

From: "leggodt_5150" <mdudley2112@...>
Date: Tue May 5, 2009 8:47 pm
Subject: Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.

leggodt_5150

My sister is graduating from Mount Aloysius College this weekend, so I will be
in Cresson, PA all day Saturday.

As far as Cons, Michelle and I have been working on plans to go to BrickCon in
Seattle.  I have a few Lego friends that live on the West coast, so I thought it
was time to pack up and go visit them.

We wanted to go last year but couldn't make it.  This year things fell into
place and we already booked our plane tickets.  Therefore you will not see us at
BrickFair or BrickWorld.

I'm not even considering taking any MOC's to BrickCon since we will have to
travel by plane, but I am making sure to leave room to bring stuff back :-D

- Dudley

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "super_dave42" <dclr@...> wrote:
>
> Not sure of my weekend plans yet, but if I'm free I'll be there (if I can find
my way back to Chris' house or wherever it is). Just give me a time and an
address and I'll do what I can. I might even bring a MOC or two!
> David
>
> --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Tighe" <mike.tighe@> wrote:
> >
> > I think we should have something for both summer events.  But I wouldn't
> > know how much we can take, as a group, to Brickworld without everyone
> > presenting some idea of how big each person's respective boxes will be.
> >
> >         Packing MOCs for a trip:  Use boxes or bins!  Cale has some very
> > good examples of packing things well in boxes and bins.  You want to make
> > sure as much as possible of your MOC is securely held in place.  Maybe
> > shirts and socks could be used to fill in spaces.  These boxes will be
> > bounced down the road for several hours - 12 hours to Chicago.  (Take
> > pictures if you must to help you put pieces back on.)  Your boxes and bins
> > must be able to handle some weight on top.
> >
> > I won't be bringing much to Brickworld.  This will leave more room for
> > others.  Furthermore, I probably won't be bringing much more back with me.
> > (Shocking!)
> >
> > I'm sure there will be room for entertainment gear plus duffels or other
> > carriers for clothing.  (But I'm hoping to keep the car firmly on the
> > ground...)  As for entertainment, my car has a 6-disc CD changer.  So bring
> > music or you may have to put up with me singing.
> >
> > I'm looking forward to seeing Chris' new castle MOC.  For that reason I
> > think we should have the next meeting at Chris' house this Saturday (just a
> > few days away).  Then we can figure out where we want to have the next
> > meeting.
> >
> > Who will be at the meeting this Saturday?  (I will be there.)
> >
> >
> > Michael
> >
> > "LEGO is a medium through which imagination is made manifest."
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >   -----Original Message-----
> >   From: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Pennlug@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of
> > weasel474747
> >   Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 9:22 PM
> >   To: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com
> >   Subject: [Pennlug] Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >   We did discuss train layouts for both Brickworld and Brickfair at the
> > March meeting. I can still contribute to both if we do both...
> >
> >   I haven't decided yet which MOCs I want to bring to Brickworld and which
> > I'll leave behind. I guess I should decide soon. How much space will you
> > have, KC? I could easily fill a lot of vehicle space with some of my stuff
> > (my Fighting for Life diorama is pretty large, for example), but I don't
> > want to be a hog.
> >
> >   As for non-Lego stuff, I'm hoping there will be room for a backpack (full
> > of in-flight entertainment) at my feet, and then for clothing and stuff I'll
> > probably use a duffel bag that's 2 or 3 cubic feet.
> >
> >   Finally, I'll confirm that my house is available for a meeting on
> > Saturday, if people want to do that... Would it make sense to do the June
> > meeting at Mike's if that's going to be our launchpad for Brickworld the
> > next week? Or maybe it doesn't matter.
> >
> >   Wherever we do the meeting this week, I'll have a big new (castle-themed)
> > MOC to show off.
> >
> >   -Chris
>

#2914

From: "leggodt_5150" <mdudley2112@...>
Date: Tue May 5, 2009 9:15 pm
Subject: Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.

leggodt_5150

Umm ... not sure of your weekend plans?

HEEEEELLLLLO?!?  Friday night, Appalachian Brewing Company, OurAfter ...
remember?

For those that did not hear.  My band, OurAfter, will be playing at the
Appalachian Brewing Company Friday night.

Doors open at 7pm.

Appalachian Brewing Company
50 N Cameron St
Harrisburg, PA 17101

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "super_dave42" <dclr@...> wrote:
>
> Not sure of my weekend plans yet, but if I'm free I'll be there (if I can find
my way back to Chris' house or wherever it is). Just give me a time and an
address and I'll do what I can. I might even bring a MOC or two!
> David
>
> --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Tighe" <mike.tighe@> wrote:
> >
> > I think we should have something for both summer events.  But I wouldn't
> > know how much we can take, as a group, to Brickworld without everyone
> > presenting some idea of how big each person's respective boxes will be.
> >
> >         Packing MOCs for a trip:  Use boxes or bins!  Cale has some very
> > good examples of packing things well in boxes and bins.  You want to make
> > sure as much as possible of your MOC is securely held in place.  Maybe
> > shirts and socks could be used to fill in spaces.  These boxes will be
> > bounced down the road for several hours - 12 hours to Chicago.  (Take
> > pictures if you must to help you put pieces back on.)  Your boxes and bins
> > must be able to handle some weight on top.
> >
> > I won't be bringing much to Brickworld.  This will leave more room for
> > others.  Furthermore, I probably won't be bringing much more back with me.
> > (Shocking!)
> >
> > I'm sure there will be room for entertainment gear plus duffels or other
> > carriers for clothing.  (But I'm hoping to keep the car firmly on the
> > ground...)  As for entertainment, my car has a 6-disc CD changer.  So bring
> > music or you may have to put up with me singing.
> >
> > I'm looking forward to seeing Chris' new castle MOC.  For that reason I
> > think we should have the next meeting at Chris' house this Saturday (just a
> > few days away).  Then we can figure out where we want to have the next
> > meeting.
> >
> > Who will be at the meeting this Saturday?  (I will be there.)
> >
> >
> > Michael
> >
> > "LEGO is a medium through which imagination is made manifest."
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >   -----Original Message-----
> >   From: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Pennlug@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of
> > weasel474747
> >   Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 9:22 PM
> >   To: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com
> >   Subject: [Pennlug] Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >   We did discuss train layouts for both Brickworld and Brickfair at the
> > March meeting. I can still contribute to both if we do both...
> >
> >   I haven't decided yet which MOCs I want to bring to Brickworld and which
> > I'll leave behind. I guess I should decide soon. How much space will you
> > have, KC? I could easily fill a lot of vehicle space with some of my stuff
> > (my Fighting for Life diorama is pretty large, for example), but I don't
> > want to be a hog.
> >
> >   As for non-Lego stuff, I'm hoping there will be room for a backpack (full
> > of in-flight entertainment) at my feet, and then for clothing and stuff I'll
> > probably use a duffel bag that's 2 or 3 cubic feet.
> >
> >   Finally, I'll confirm that my house is available for a meeting on
> > Saturday, if people want to do that... Would it make sense to do the June
> > meeting at Mike's if that's going to be our launchpad for Brickworld the
> > next week? Or maybe it doesn't matter.
> >
> >   Wherever we do the meeting this week, I'll have a big new (castle-themed)
> > MOC to show off.
> >
> >   -Chris
>

#2915

From: "kreativsnail" <kreativkc@...>
Date: Wed May 6, 2009 12:58 am
Subject: test

kreativsnail

I have not been geting anything from Yahoo since mid April. This is a test to
see if I can post or not. KC

Reply | Messages in this Topic (1)

#2916

From: "kreativsnail" <kreativkc@...>
Date: Wed May 6, 2009 1:18 am
Subject: Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.

kreativsnail

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "leggodt_5150" <mdudley2112@...> wrote:
>
> Umm ... not sure of your weekend plans?
>
> HEEEEELLLLLO?!?  Friday night, Appalachian Brewing Company, OurAfter ...
remember?
>
> For those that did not hear.  My band, OurAfter, will be playing at the
Appalachian Brewing Company Friday night.
>
> Doors open at 7pm.
>
> Appalachian Brewing Company
> 50 N Cameron St
> Harrisburg, PA 17101

Sorry Dude
Thats a bit far to drive after a long day of work. Now, if you were playing in
Lansdale, I might just be there! KC

#2917

From: Cale Leiphart <steampoweredbricks@...>
Date: Wed May 6, 2009 3:13 am
Subject: Re: Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.

caleleiphart

I don't think I'll be able to make it this weekend but I'll post all the
relevant info I have on Brickworld (including how much stuff I may take)
tomorrow.

Cale

Michael Tighe wrote:
>
>
> I think we should have something for both summer events.  But I
> wouldn't know how much we can take, as a group, to Brickworld without
> everyone presenting some idea of how big each person's respective
> boxes will be.
>
>
>                 Packing MOCs for a trip:  Use boxes or bins!  Cale has
>                 some very good examples of packing things well in
>                 boxes and bins.  You want to make sure as much as
>                 possible of your MOC is securely held in place.  Maybe
>                 shirts and socks could be used to fill in spaces.
>                 These boxes will be bounced down the road for several
>                 hours - 12 hours to Chicago.  (Take pictures if you
>                 must to help you put pieces back on.)  Your boxes and
>                 bins must be able to handle some weight on top.
>
>
> I won't be bringing much to Brickworld.  This will leave more room for
> others.  Furthermore, I probably won't be bringing much more back with
> me.  (Shocking!)
>
> I'm sure there will be room for entertainment gear plus duffels or
> other carriers for clothing.  (But I'm hoping to keep the car firmly
> on the ground...)  As for entertainment, my car has a 6-disc CD
> changer.  So bring music or you may have to put up with me singing.
>
> I'm looking forward to seeing Chris' new castle MOC.  For that reason
> I think we should have the next meeting at Chris' house this Saturday
> (just a few days away).  Then we can figure out where we want to have
> the next meeting.
>
> Who will be at the meeting this Saturday?  (I will be there.)
>
>
> Michael
>
> "LEGO is a medium through which imagination is made manifest."
>
>
>
>
>
>
>     -----Original Message-----
>     *From:* Pennlug@yahoogroups.com
>     [mailto:Pennlug@yahoogroups.com]*On Behalf Of *weasel474747
>     *Sent:* Monday, May 04, 2009 9:22 PM
>     *To:* Pennlug@yahoogroups.com
>     *Subject:* [Pennlug] Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.
>
>     We did discuss train layouts for both Brickworld and Brickfair at
>     the March meeting. I can still contribute to both if we do both...
>
>     I haven't decided yet which MOCs I want to bring to Brickworld and
>     which I'll leave behind. I guess I should decide soon. How much
>     space will you have, KC? I could easily fill a lot of vehicle
>     space with some of my stuff (my Fighting for Life diorama is
>     pretty large, for example), but I don't want to be a hog.
>
>     As for non-Lego stuff, I'm hoping there will be room for a
>     backpack (full of in-flight entertainment) at my feet, and then
>     for clothing and stuff I'll probably use a duffel bag that's 2 or
>     3 cubic feet.
>
>     Finally, I'll confirm that my house is available for a meeting on
>     Saturday, if people want to do that... Would it make sense to do
>     the June meeting at Mike's if that's going to be our launchpad for
>     Brickworld the next week? Or maybe it doesn't matter.
>
>     Wherever we do the meeting this week, I'll have a big new
>     (castle-themed) MOC to show off.
>
>     -Chris
>
>     --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Pennlug%40yahoogroups.com>,
>     "Michael Tighe" <mike.tighe@...> wrote:
>     >
>     > The meeting went quite well. In addition to seeing K.C.'s LEGO
>     stuff she
>     > has a plethora of fish, in tanks all over the place, and other
>     animals.
>     >
>     > Someone else can mention all the cool LEGO and who was there,
>     I'm drawing
>     > blanks at this hour.
>     >
>     > About track layouts. I may be a bit confused. (No surprise
>     there...) How
>     > much are we, as a group, planning on bringing to Brickworld (in
>     June) for a
>     > train layout? I was of the impression we were bringing (a lot)
>     more to
>     > BrickFair (in August) than Brickworld, due to limited cargo
>     capacity with
>     > only 2 vehicles going to Chicago. Therefore the large layout
>     would be
>     > needed for August, not June.
>     >
>     > (I wasn't planning on bringing any train stuff, or perhaps just
>     a few
>     > smaller things. I am hoping to have a GBC module.)
>     >
>     > It would be great to have as large a layout as possible at both
>     events.
>     > However, we have to keep in mind just how much we can feasibly
>     take with us,
>     > to Chicago, while leaving room for our luggage yet leaving
>     enough space for
>     > our purchases. Even keeping in mind that my budget is
>     drastically reduced
>     > this year I'm guessing we'll need to reserve at least the
>     equivalent of 2 or
>     > 3 suitcases worth of space for purchases. After all, there will
>     be 4 people
>     > in my car along with their respective luggage and food, then
>     purchases.
>     >
>     > For those who will be traveling with me to Chicago, I think it
>     would be most
>     > helpful if, this week, we all figured out exactly how much
>     (non-LEGO) we're
>     > each bringing. By that I mean how big is your suit case or
>     > clothing/personal stuff carrier going to be. I would like actual
>     or close
>     > measurements so I can figure out how much space will likely to
>     be left for
>     > our MOCs, be they town, train or whatever.
>     >
>     > Another possible solution to the cargo limit is K.C.'s offer to
>     transport
>     > some things in her car, either there, back or perhaps both ways.
>     We'd have
>     > to find out from her just how much room she is able and willing
>     to provide.
>     > Furthermore, she will not be returning to PA at the same time as
>     we will.
>     > Therefore, we would need to give to her anything she would take
>     during the
>     > regular meeting the weekend before Brickworld. Furthermore if
>     you wanted
>     > anything back before the July meeting you'd have to arrange that
>     with her.
>     >
>     > We really need to figure this all out ASAP so we can reserve the
>     correct
>     > amount of table space for Brickworld.
>     >
>     > Also, at the recent meeting we didn't settle on a definite
>     location for the
>     > next meeting. Chris offered to host again, or I could. Perhaps
>     we could
>     > have May's meeting at one then June's meeting at the other? Or
>     perhaps
>     > someone else may like to hold a meeting at their house before we
>     start the
>     > cycle over...? Perhaps another question would be, is there any
>     logical
>     > reason to have June's meeting at any particular place in
>     preparation for
>     > Brickworld, for which we'd be leaving the following Wednesday?
>     >
>     > Okay, I'm done. Now who has exactly what to bring to Brickworld?
>     >
>     >
>     > Michael Tighe
>     >
>     > "LEGO is a medium through which imagination is made manifest."
>     >
>     >
>     >
>     >
>     >
>     >
>     >
>     > -----Original Message-----
>     > From: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Pennlug%40yahoogroups.com>
>     [mailto:Pennlug@yahoogroups.com
>     <mailto:Pennlug%40yahoogroups.com>]On Behalf Of
>     > Cale Leiphart
>     > Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 11:22 PM
>     > To: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Pennlug%40yahoogroups.com>
>     > Subject: [Pennlug] Meetings, Brickworld and other things.
>     >
>     >
>     >
>     >
>     >
>     > April Meeting
>     >
>     > So how did last weekends meeting go after I left? Any exciting
>     news? Any
>     > news at all?
>     >
>     >
>     > Brickworld
>     >
>     > Here is the initial rough plan I came up with for Brickworld.
>     >
>     > Layout Rough Draft
>     >
>     > The whole thing measures 132" by 144" with an open area in the
>     center. I
>     > included lots of yard space since I have lots of trains. Keep in
>     mind that
>     > we can move and rearrange things to fit what ever we want to
>     include.
>     > Nothing is set in stone.
>     >
>     > If you want to play around with the Track Draw file you can find
>     it here .
>     > If you want to know where to get Track Draw you need to join the
>     Track Draw
>     > Yahoo Group and then you can download it from the groups files
>     section .
>     >
>     >
>     > BrickFair
>     >
>     > I haven't worked out anything for BrickFair yet. Was there any
>     > developments at the meeting?
>     >
>     >
>     > NMRA 2009
>     >
>     > 2009 NMRA train show in Hartford CT Does any one have any
>     interest in
>     > this? PennLUG participated in the 2006 show when it came to Philly.
>     >
>     > NMRA 2006
>     >
>     > I've been thinking about making the trip. Of course if I do go
>     I'm not
>     > planing on putting together an actual layout. I would either be
>     joining up
>     > with another club or the common layout if there is one. I'm
>     still undecided
>     > on this but another person to split costs would be great.
>     >
>     > Keep in mind this isn't an event like Brickworld or BrickFair
>     with all the
>     > AFOL events, sessions and competitions. But if you're a train
>     geek it can be
>     > a lot of fun. It's a Train thing.
>     >
>     >
>     > Day out with Thomas at the B&O RR Museum http://www.borail.org/
>     <http://www.borail.org/>
>     >
>     > WamaLTC will be seting up a display for Day Out with Thomas at the
>     > Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum. The dates are.
>     >
>     > Thursday April 23rd Closed to the public but they can setup
>     > Friday April 24th Public Thomas day
>     > Saturday April 25th Public Thomas day
>     > Sunday April 26th Public Thomas day
>     > Friday May 1st Public Thomas day
>     > Saturday May 2nd Public Thomas day
>     > Sunday May 3rd Public Thomas day
>     >
>     > I'm going to be going down to help out.
>     >
>     > I didn't think about posting this earlier since it's a train
>     thing and
>     > Baltimore is alot farther away for the rest of you than it is
>     for me but if
>     > you want to stop by or help out can contact me or Ed Khol .
>     >
>     >
>     > King of Prussia WotC
>     >
>     > Here is the current display at the KOP LEGO store.
>     >
>     > PennLUG Window
>     >
>     > Just a reminder that this engine will be going with me to
>     Brickworld so
>     > the display will need to be changed by June. So if you want to
>     put something
>     > in when this one comes out it would be good to start planing now.
>     >
>     > Ok I'll stop with all the train stuff now.
>     >
>     > Cale
>     >
>
>

#2918

From: "super_dave42" <dclr@...>
Date: Wed May 6, 2009 11:59 am
Subject: Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.

super_dave42

Well, yeah, but that's not the part of the weekend that determines whether or
not I make the LUG meeting. ;-)

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "leggodt_5150" <mdudley2112@...> wrote:
>
> Umm ... not sure of your weekend plans?
>
> HEEEEELLLLLO?!?  Friday night, Appalachian Brewing Company, OurAfter ...
remember?
>
> For those that did not hear.  My band, OurAfter, will be playing at the
Appalachian Brewing Company Friday night.
>
> Doors open at 7pm.
>
> Appalachian Brewing Company
> 50 N Cameron St
> Harrisburg, PA 17101
>
> --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "super_dave42" <dclr@> wrote:
> >
> > Not sure of my weekend plans yet, but if I'm free I'll be there (if I can
find my way back to Chris' house or wherever it is). Just give me a time and an
address and I'll do what I can. I might even bring a MOC or two!
> > David
> >
> > --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Tighe" <mike.tighe@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I think we should have something for both summer events.  But I wouldn't
> > > know how much we can take, as a group, to Brickworld without everyone
> > > presenting some idea of how big each person's respective boxes will be.
> > >
> > >         Packing MOCs for a trip:  Use boxes or bins!  Cale has some very
> > > good examples of packing things well in boxes and bins.  You want to make
> > > sure as much as possible of your MOC is securely held in place.  Maybe
> > > shirts and socks could be used to fill in spaces.  These boxes will be
> > > bounced down the road for several hours - 12 hours to Chicago.  (Take
> > > pictures if you must to help you put pieces back on.)  Your boxes and bins
> > > must be able to handle some weight on top.
> > >
> > > I won't be bringing much to Brickworld.  This will leave more room for
> > > others.  Furthermore, I probably won't be bringing much more back with me.
> > > (Shocking!)
> > >
> > > I'm sure there will be room for entertainment gear plus duffels or other
> > > carriers for clothing.  (But I'm hoping to keep the car firmly on the
> > > ground...)  As for entertainment, my car has a 6-disc CD changer.  So
bring
> > > music or you may have to put up with me singing.
> > >
> > > I'm looking forward to seeing Chris' new castle MOC.  For that reason I
> > > think we should have the next meeting at Chris' house this Saturday (just
a
> > > few days away).  Then we can figure out where we want to have the next
> > > meeting.
> > >
> > > Who will be at the meeting this Saturday?  (I will be there.)
> > >
> > >
> > > Michael
> > >
> > > "LEGO is a medium through which imagination is made manifest."
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >   -----Original Message-----
> > >   From: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Pennlug@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf
Of
> > > weasel474747
> > >   Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 9:22 PM
> > >   To: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com
> > >   Subject: [Pennlug] Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >   We did discuss train layouts for both Brickworld and Brickfair at the
> > > March meeting. I can still contribute to both if we do both...
> > >
> > >   I haven't decided yet which MOCs I want to bring to Brickworld and which
> > > I'll leave behind. I guess I should decide soon. How much space will you
> > > have, KC? I could easily fill a lot of vehicle space with some of my stuff
> > > (my Fighting for Life diorama is pretty large, for example), but I don't
> > > want to be a hog.
> > >
> > >   As for non-Lego stuff, I'm hoping there will be room for a backpack
(full
> > > of in-flight entertainment) at my feet, and then for clothing and stuff
I'll
> > > probably use a duffel bag that's 2 or 3 cubic feet.
> > >
> > >   Finally, I'll confirm that my house is available for a meeting on
> > > Saturday, if people want to do that... Would it make sense to do the June
> > > meeting at Mike's if that's going to be our launchpad for Brickworld the
> > > next week? Or maybe it doesn't matter.
> > >
> > >   Wherever we do the meeting this week, I'll have a big new
(castle-themed)
> > > MOC to show off.
> > >
> > >   -Chris
> >
>

#2919

From: "Cale Leiphart" <steampoweredbricks@...>
Date: Thu May 7, 2009 3:40 am
Subject: Brickworld Planing

caleleiphart

Here is the current layout plan for the group train layout at Brickworld.

Layout Plan

PennLUG's area is in blue. The grid lines represent 32 x 32 stud baseplates. You guys can fill as much or as little of the space as needed. Any open space I can fill with trains.

As for what I'll be taking. That's a tough one. There is a lot I would like to take but I don't want crowd others out. KC mentioned previously that she could take some things out for us. Is that still something you would be willing to do?

Cale

#2920

From: Cale Leiphart <steampoweredbricks@...>
Date: Thu May 7, 2009 3:46 am
Subject: Re: Brickworld Planing

caleleiphart

BW09-proposed-spaceV2.jpg

Well that didn't work the way it was so posed to. Lets see if it will work as an attachment.

Cale

Cale Leiphart wrote:

Here is the current layout plan for the group train layout at Brickworld.

Layout Plan

PennLUG's area is in blue. The grid lines represent 32 x 32 stud baseplates. You guys can fill as much or as little of the space as needed. Any open space I can fill with trains.

As for what I'll be taking. That's a tough one. There is a lot I would like to take but I don't want crowd others out. KC mentioned previously that she could take some things out for us. Is that still something you would be willing to do?

Cale

1 of 1 Photo(s)

#2921

From: "weasel474747" <cjedwards47@...>
Date: Thu May 7, 2009 4:01 am
Subject: Re: Brickworld Planing

weasel474747

I can't tell what are the gridlines.  What are the dimensions of the blue area,
in 32x32s?

#2922

From: "weasel474747" <cjedwards47@...>
Date: Thu May 7, 2009 7:36 pm
Subject: Official meeting announcement

weasel474747

I just sent an e-mail to everyone I have e-mail addresses for with details on
this Saturday's meeting.  If I missed anyone who wants that info, please let me
know right away and I'll e-mail it to you.  I hope to see a lot of you there,
especially people who have been absent from recent meetings!

-Chris

#2923

From: "joshuamsanders" <joshuamsanders@...>
Date: Thu May 7, 2009 8:40 pm
Subject: Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.

joshuamsanders

We are not going to be able to make it to the meeting this weekend.  We have a
wicked combination of finals, athletics, and mother's day celebrations...

I originally thought I could go to Chicago, but due to recent family and work
obligations, I cannot make it to BrickWorld... I'm really disappointed, but we
are pressing on and looking forward to seeing everyone in June right before you
guys head out on the road.

I hope everyone has a great weekend and is safe making their way to the meeting.

Take it easy,
Josh & Kyle

#2924

From: Cale Leiphart <steampoweredbricks@...>
Date: Thu May 7, 2009 9:17 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Brickworld Planing

caleleiphart

2 x 9

Cale

weasel474747 wrote:
>
>
> I can't tell what are the gridlines. What are the dimensions of the
> blue area, in 32x32s?
>
>

#2925

From: "Michael Tighe" <mike.tighe@...>
Date: Thu May 7, 2009 10:02 pm
Subject: RE: Official meeting announcement

michael6ft8in

I'll be there. Anyone care to car-pool with me to the meeting from the greater Harrisburg area? I might also be able to stop in Lancaster, if anyone wants to car-pool from there.

Michael

"There's no such thing as too much LEGO"

P.S. I didn't get the email with your address. -MDT

-----Original Message-----
From: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Pennlug@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of weasel474747
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 3:37 PM
To: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Pennlug] Official meeting announcement

I just sent an e-mail to everyone I have e-mail addresses for with details on this Saturday's meeting. If I missed anyone who wants that info, please let me know right away and I'll e-mail it to you. I hope to see a lot of you there, especially people who have been absent from recent meetings!

-Chris

#2926

From: "Michael Tighe" <mike.tighe@...>
Date: Thu May 7, 2009 10:04 pm
Subject: RE: Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.

michael6ft8in

Too bad you won't be able to make it to Chicago. Hopefully you both will be able to go to BrickFair in August.

However, this now means I have room for another person for the trip to Chicago. Who is going to join us?

-----Original Message-----
From: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Pennlug@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of joshuamsanders
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 4:40 PM
To: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Pennlug] Re: Meetings, Brickworld and other things.

We are not going to be able to make it to the meeting this weekend. We have a wicked combination of finals, athletics, and mother's day celebrations...

I originally thought I could go to Chicago, but due to recent family and work obligations, I cannot make it to BrickWorld... I'm really disappointed, but we are pressing on and looking forward to seeing everyone in June right before you guys head out on the road.

I hope everyone has a great weekend and is safe making their way to the meeting.

Take it easy,
Josh & Kyle

#2927

From: "super_dave42" <dclr@...>
Date: Fri May 8, 2009 1:34 pm
Subject: Re: Official meeting announcement

super_dave42

At this time, I'm planning to attend, but that depends on how much sleep I get
tonight and what I get done. Mike, I'd be up for carpooling from Hbg- could you
give me a call at 652-2434?
David

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Tighe" <mike.tighe@...> wrote:
>
> I'll be there.  Anyone care to car-pool with me to the meeting from the
> greater Harrisburg area?  I might also be able to stop in Lancaster, if
> anyone wants to car-pool from there.
>
> Michael
>
>
>
>
>
> "There's no such thing as too much LEGO"
>
>
>
>
>
> P.S.  I didn't get the email with your address.  -MDT
>
>
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Pennlug@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of
> weasel474747
>   Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 3:37 PM
>   To: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com
>   Subject: [Pennlug] Official meeting announcement
>
>
>
>
>
>   I just sent an e-mail to everyone I have e-mail addresses for with details
> on this Saturday's meeting. If I missed anyone who wants that info, please
> let me know right away and I'll e-mail it to you. I hope to see a lot of you
> there, especially people who have been absent from recent meetings!
>
>   -Chris
>

#2928

From: Phillip Thorne <pethorne@...>
Date: Sat May 9, 2009 2:10 am
Subject: Re: Official meeting announcement

thorne_nsx

On Thu, 07 May 2009, Chris wrote:
>I just sent an e-mail to everyone I have e-mail addresses for with details on
this Saturday's meeting.
>If I missed anyone who wants that info, please let me know right away and I'll
e-mail it to you.
>I hope to see a lot of you there, especially people who have been absent from
recent meetings!

Regrets!  I won't be able to make it again this time.  I have a
previous engagement -- I'm helping run the BERG-O-PALOOZA 2009
fundraiser for the Nick Berg Memorial Fund, noon to 15:00, in West
Chester.

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#2929

From: "Michael Tighe" <mike.tighe@...>
Date: Sat May 9, 2009 5:30 am
Subject: RE: Re: Official meeting announcement

michael6ft8in

I just got home. Its 1:30. So I'll call you in the morning...

-----Original Message-----
From: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Pennlug@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of super_dave42
Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 9:34 AM
To: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Pennlug] Re: Official meeting announcement

At this time, I'm planning to attend, but that depends on how much sleep I get tonight and what I get done. Mike, I'd be up for carpooling from Hbg- could you give me a call at 652-2434?
David

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Michael Tighe" <mike.tighe@...> wrote:
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> I'll be there. Anyone care to car-pool with me to the meeting from the
> greater Harrisburg area? I might also be able to stop in Lancaster, if
> anyone wants to car-pool from there.
>
> Michael
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> "There's no such thing as too much LEGO"
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> P.S. I didn't get the email with your address. -MDT
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Pennlug@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of
> weasel474747
> Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 3:37 PM
> To: Pennlug@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Pennlug] Official meeting announcement
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> I just sent an e-mail to everyone I have e-mail addresses for with details
> on this Saturday's meeting. If I missed anyone who wants that info, please
> let me know right away and I'll e-mail it to you. I hope to see a lot of you
> there, especially people who have been absent from recent meetings!
>
> -Chris
>

#2930

From: kreativkc@...
Date: Sun May 10, 2009 9:35 am
Subject: we have a table :-)

kreativsnail

I just got a conformation that we have 1 table 30 inches by 6 feet that is reserved for PennLug under my name, so we have space for our MOCs once we get there, the trick is just how much space to transport them. So, Chris, Mike, and Cale, go ahead and register all your MOCs so you all get nice little description cards for them. I would also be glad to take the 3 microscale things to Brickworld, so if you other guys want them, or something else small registered, just send me what you want the cards to say, and I will preregister them, and they are small enuf that I can squeeze them into the car if you bring them to the June meeting. Plus, we should register the church/graveyard so it gets a card too, even tho it will be on the train table, and not the PennLUG table.KC

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#2931

From: Cale Leiphart <steampoweredbricks@...>
Date: Sun May 10, 2009 2:13 pm
Subject: Re: we have a table :-)

caleleiphart

I can take care of the Church and the Echto 1.

Cale

kreativkc@... wrote:
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> I just got a conformation that we have 1 table 30 inches by 6 feet
> that is reserved for PennLug under my name, so we have space for our
> MOCs once we get there, the trick is just how much space to transport
> them. So, Chris, Mike, and Cale, go ahead and register all your MOCs
> so you all get nice little description cards for them. I would also be
> glad to take the 3 microscale things to Brickworld, so if you other
> guys want them, or something else small registered, just send me what
> you want the cards to say, and I will preregister them, and they are
> small enuf that I can squeeze them into the car if you bring them to
> the June meeting.  Plus, we should register the church/graveyard so it
> gets a card too, even tho it will be on the train table, and not the
> PennLUG table.KC
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#2932

From: automechanic <automechanic@...>
Date: Sun May 10, 2009 2:53 pm
Subject: Re: we have a table :-)

automechanicx

I need someone to register the following for me. When you register them can you please say "Built by EvilJack" Here is what I have

Flatbed towtruck

Truck with tandem trailers

Coast Guard dual rotor heli

Ice cream truck

UFO

Thanks. I will have these finished and packed ready to go by the next meet.

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#2933

From: "Cale Leiphart" <steampoweredbricks@...>
Date: Sun May 10, 2009 11:29 pm
Subject: Sweet new set #10196: Grand Carousel and Eurobricks posters are idiots

caleleiphart

If you haven't been paying attention LEGO has just announced a sweet new set.

#10196 Grand Carousel

This one looks awesome and is pushing me to modify my Ferris Wheel for mini fig use and create a nice carnival scene.

I'm also now 95% convinced that 75% of the posters on Eurobricks are morons. So far I've read complaints of

It's over sized.

You have to be kidding me. I've seen Carousels that would dwarf this in real life. If this were a real carousel it would be the kind you'd find at your local carnival. I would hardly call that over sized.

It's ugly.

I think it captures the colorful, almost gaudy amusement ride look perfectly and looks quite nice.

The mini figs are boring.

And if they were crazy designs you'd probably be complaining that you can't use them because they too unbelievable.

It costs to much.

It's a 3,263 piece set and includes a motor and sound brick. It may not be cheap at $249.99 but I wouldn't say it's over priced.

The brick built horses are lame. They should have used mini fig horses.

For a brick built horse I think they look pretty good and there are probably practical reasons why LEGO went that rout.

The motor placement is ugly.

It may be ugly but it also looks fairly simple which is great for the not so mechanical/technical minded AFOLs to deal with. Those with more skills should be able to easily modify it to look better. It's LEGO people. If you don't like it you can build it your way.

No brick built roof.

I'm reasonably certain that most carousels (or at least those that travel from fair to fair) have canvas roofs. Have these people even seen a real carousel?

I'll stop ranting now. I personally am looking forward to this set and hope LEGO keeps on their current track of releasing great sets. Lets never return to the dark days of Town Jr.

Cale

#2934

From: automechanic <automechanic@...>
Date: Mon May 11, 2009 12:22 am
Subject: Re: Sweet new set #10196: Grand Carousel and Eurobricks posters are idiots

automechanicx

I saw that set on brothers-brick earlier today. That thing freakin rocks.

#2935

From: "longhairedredneck220" <longhairedredneck220@...>
Date: Mon May 11, 2009 6:45 am
Subject: Lego gets an F

longhairedre...

Hey everyone. If you don't know who Mike Mozart is on youtube.com you will now.

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#2936

From: Phillip Thorne <pethorne@...>
Date: Sat May 16, 2009 2:01 pm
Subject: Sale at TRU 5/17-23; clearance at Kmart

thorne_nsx

1. Toys 'R' Us
Sun 17 - Sat 23 May
25% off Bionicle, Indiana Jones, Power Miners

2. You may want to check your local Kmart.  Mine was running an
unadvertised 20%-more-off-already-clearance sale on certain building
sets, including Magnetix and certain LEGO.  I found the #4998 Creator
Stegosaurus (731 pcs), SRP $50, marked down to $17.

<http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=4998&cn=348&d=70>

Clearance toy items tend to be on the upper shelf.

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#2937

From: Phillip Thorne <pethorne@...>
Date: Sun May 17, 2009 9:57 pm
Subject: Re: Sale at TRU 5/17-23; clearance at Kmart

thorne_nsx

On Sat, 16 May 2009 10:01, I wrote:
>1. Toys 'R' Us
>Sun 17 - Sat 23 May
>25% off Bionicle, Indiana Jones, Power Miners

Correction upon checking in person: it's 25% off one *specific* set in
each of those lines.  The fine print in the circular ("More Indiana
Jones, Power Miners, and Bionicle LEGO sets on sale in-store!") is
inaccurate.  The remaining sale items were 10% off all Bionicle; the
other two lines had no additional posted reduced items.  Usually these
TRU sales are wider.

The three items, with prices as SRP/TRU/Sale, are:

Bionicle 8943/014193 Axalara T9, $80/80/60
Indiana Jones 7683/185643 Fight on the Flying Wing, $50/50/37.49
Power Miners 8961/089355 Crystal Sweeper, $70/75/56.24

>2. You may want to check your local Kmart.  Mine was running an
>unadvertised 20%-more-off-already-clearance sale on certain building
>sets, including Magnetix and certain LEGO.  I found the #4998 Creator
>Stegosaurus (731 pcs), SRP $50, marked down to $17.

That sale was at the East Goshen (19380) Kmart.  While shopping today
(Sunday) I check further, and there was no sale at the Exton (19341)
store.

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