What about Sept. 13, the 2nd Saturday? I might be able to make that
one. And I definitely plan to be at KOP on the 4th to be one of the
300 ("tonight, we dine on LEGO!"). I don't think I can make
BrickShow, although I'd love to. :-(
David


--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "longhairedredneck220"
<longhairedredneck220@...> wrote:
>
> Well the whole waiting to sell the house thing is reallllly
getting
> old.  The economy sucks.  So the 99% of the lego that's been
packed
> away in 6 barrels, 7 boxes and 4 drawer units may very well see
the
> light of day.  (heck lay off is 3 months away, then what am I
gonna do?)
>
> so the torso is getting a bit of rebuilding, (the kid facilitated
that)
> If I'm headed to BrickShow, Dan's gotta have a bunch of brick I
need at
> a decent price.  There may actually be some more progress before
the
> October Meeting.
>
> Speaking of meetings- The third Saturday of September is the
20th.
> Shall we say the 20th?  Might be a good time to break tradition
and
> discuss some of our involvement at the KOP store.
>
> October meeting would be on the 18th, but that's two weeks after
the
> KOP grand opening.  Shall we convene our meeting at the KOP mall?
More
> than likely we'd all be there at least one day.
>
> Suggestions?  Ideas?  Political rants that have no bearing on what
I'm
> talking about?  and does Lego actually make trains?
>
> Mike
>

Hello,

Do you mean BrickFair?  There hasn't been a Brickfest in 2 years but I
know that the names tend to get confusing.

We welcome all AFOLs over 18 to our meetings.  In fact our next meeting
will probably Sept 13 or the 20th.  (if meetings continue to grow we'll
need to find a bigger place)

PennLUG is a general Lego® club.  We welcome all adult builders that
can "play well" with others, regardless of what themes they prefer.  It
looks like a few things are coming up soon.  Two of us just got back
from BrickShow at the Bellaire Brick Museum in Ohio so we're busy
getting that all digested

Mike
PennLUG Founder


> Howdy all, KC the Snail Lady here. My teen son and I just got back
from
> BrickFest where we had an awesome time. We live in middle Bucks
County, above
> Phila, between Doylestown and Lansdale. Would love to meet any other
AFOLs in
> this area.  KC

>

So, do we have a meeting on the 13th or the 20th? If so, where? And
how was BrickShow? Sorry I couldn't make it. :-(
David

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "longhairedredneck220"
<longhairedredneck220@...> wrote:
>
>
> Hello,
>
> Do you mean BrickFair?  There hasn't been a Brickfest in 2 years
but I
> know that the names tend to get confusing.
>
> We welcome all AFOLs over 18 to our meetings.  In fact our next
meeting
> will probably Sept 13 or the 20th.  (if meetings continue to grow
we'll
> need to find a bigger place)
>
> PennLUG is a general Lego® club.  We welcome all adult builders
that
> can "play well" with others, regardless of what themes they
prefer.  It
> looks like a few things are coming up soon.  Two of us just got
back
> from BrickShow at the Bellaire Brick Museum in Ohio so we're busy
> getting that all digested
>
> Mike
> PennLUG Founder
>
>
> > Howdy all, KC the Snail Lady here. My teen son and I just got
back
> from
> > BrickFest where we had an awesome time. We live in middle Bucks
> County, above
> > Phila, between Doylestown and Lansdale. Would love to meet any
other
> AFOLs in
> > this area.  KC
>
> >
>

Brickshow went great, attendance was down, but Dan was contending
with a street fair and some other things aorund town going on.

Does it matter for you what date the meeting is?

> So, do we have a meeting on the 13th or the 20th? If so, where?
And
> how was BrickShow? Sorry I couldn't make it. :-(
> David
>
> --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "longhairedredneck220"
> <longhairedredneck220@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > Do you mean BrickFair?  There hasn't been a Brickfest in 2 years
> but I
> > know that the names tend to get confusing.
> >
> > We welcome all AFOLs over 18 to our meetings.  In fact our next
> meeting
> > will probably Sept 13 or the 20th.  (if meetings continue to
grow
> we'll
> > need to find a bigger place)
> >
> > PennLUG is a general Lego® club.  We welcome all adult builders
> that
> > can "play well" with others, regardless of what themes they
> prefer.  It
> > looks like a few things are coming up soon.  Two of us just got
> back
> > from BrickShow at the Bellaire Brick Museum in Ohio so we're
busy
> > getting that all digested
> >
> > Mike
> > PennLUG Founder
> >
> >
> > > Howdy all, KC the Snail Lady here. My teen son and I just got
> back
> > from
> > > BrickFest where we had an awesome time. We live in middle
Bucks
> > County, above
> > > Phila, between Doylestown and Lansdale. Would love to meet any
> other
> > AFOLs in
> > > this area.  KC
> >
> > >
> >
>

Now that I've had a decent nights sleep...........


Mike Tighe and I left on Thursday night and arrived at the museum
about 11:30/12 am  We got to bed about 4 am after checking out the
new improved museum.

FRIDAY  we got up at the crack of noon (yeah we kinda overslept) and
got over to the museum.  Mike Tighe went to wrk filling out a
database for the world records winners/ and contests while you're
truly got out the mower and weedwhacker.  Larry the guy who does
maintenance was swamped with other things so I took care of that for
him.  The rest of the day was spent running in cirlces, getting
stuff ready, figuring out what's going on, cleaning out the castle
room.  I found a paintbrush that was used for dusting and worked on
cleaning off some of the main models in the halls cause they were
getting pretty dusty from all the moving.  Mike Tighe continued more
database stuff!  Dan ordered a bunch of pizza and drinks.  We dug in
and then got back to wrok.  Mike Tighe was stillllllll doing
database stuff.  I gave a hand where I could.  Sleep came at around
1 am I think.

SATURDAY-  The last minute flail to get stuff done and then the
grand opening.  They had a room full of brick for kids to build
castles to go in the world record room.  The build room was
deffinately the most poplular. After the end of the show we headed
out for supper and discussed lego politics.  Dan had some
fascinating stories about how he got some of the models.

Afterwards in the wee hours of the morning a bunch of uss trapsed
over to the other school where Dan has the Bricklink store.  We
oohed and ahhhed, made some deals, rooted, ahhed some more,,and got
our AFOL treat.  The mismaked/filled bionicle sets.  Somehow a bunch
of bionicle were filled with a shooter with no ammo and a bunch of
dark blue bricks and then mis packaged, and made it out of the
factory.

SUNDAY  The show saw more people (i think)  I sepnt some time with
Larry discussing improvements to the museum.  Mike worked on
datebase stuff again.  We took lots of pictures and chatted with
Breanna Sledge the famed bionicle builder and Errickson bricks as
well.  COLTC was there Sat/Sun.  I'm sure there was more to
everyting, but I'm still processing it myself.

I took 258 pictures.  Some I posted in the group.  The rest I'll
show at next meeting along with other goodies.

well, it seems there is a lego club in Great Falls MT.  It's open to all ages and builders of all levels.  They meet twice a month and have been around 7 years.

http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/27937629.html

I got the number to the place they meet at.  Gonna contact them.  Why not?

The 13th is better for me at this point. I make no promises or
guarantees....

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "longhairedredneck220"
<longhairedredneck220@...> wrote:
>
>
> Brickshow went great, attendance was down, but Dan was contending
> with a street fair and some other things aorund town going on.
>
> Does it matter for you what date the meeting is?
>
> > So, do we have a meeting on the 13th or the 20th? If so, where?
> And
> > how was BrickShow? Sorry I couldn't make it. :-(
> > David
> >
> > --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "longhairedredneck220"
> > <longhairedredneck220@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > Do you mean BrickFair?  There hasn't been a Brickfest in 2
years
> > but I
> > > know that the names tend to get confusing.
> > >
> > > We welcome all AFOLs over 18 to our meetings.  In fact our
next
> > meeting
> > > will probably Sept 13 or the 20th.  (if meetings continue to
> grow
> > we'll
> > > need to find a bigger place)
> > >
> > > PennLUG is a general Lego® club.  We welcome all adult
builders
> > that
> > > can "play well" with others, regardless of what themes they
> > prefer.  It
> > > looks like a few things are coming up soon.  Two of us just
got
> > back
> > > from BrickShow at the Bellaire Brick Museum in Ohio so we're
> busy
> > > getting that all digested
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > PennLUG Founder
> > >
> > >
> > > > Howdy all, KC the Snail Lady here. My teen son and I just
got
> > back
> > > from
> > > > BrickFest where we had an awesome time. We live in middle
> Bucks
> > > County, above
> > > > Phila, between Doylestown and Lansdale. Would love to meet
any
> > other
> > > AFOLs in
> > > > this area.  KC
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

greetings to all pennluggers old and new (and the new ones who may be
old as well:))

life as a mostly stay at home dad is going wonderfully. sam is
officially four months old as of sunday and is already weighing in at
18 pounds.  we found him an awesome lego racers jogging suit at a
consighnment sale last week. also rearranged my collection to make more
room for him in 'his room' . i hope he likes lego or he'll be sleeping
in the hallway.

how about holding our september meeting at the kop foodcourt and trek
over to the store after our usual brickpolitics or during?

i plan on schlepping up on the 18th with my son to get a sense of the
store and do a little shopping. i am way overdue for new brick! plus
the hike is much shorter than lancaster and this location could provide
more brick to for the gas buck:) i also have reserves the weekend of
the grand opening so i won't be able to do that. country before hobby i
guess, ah the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform. military or
college discounts available at the new store? when i was shopping in
downtown disney, they placed little .50 off coupons for reusing pab
cups. are these good for the new store also?

i've actually started building again, trying to stay away from another
dark age.  with that, does anyone have one of these metal technic hooks?

http://guide.lugnet.com/partsref/search.cgi?q=hook

i just need one. they go for $2 bucks on bricklink but i'm trying to
save my expenses for the new store and would rather buy gas to get
there than pay shipping on one piece.

also, pampers has a program where you enter codes on their products in
exhange for gift cards, of which, a $10 lego gift card is an option:)

take care and hope to see you all soon!

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Forbes-Nicotera" <legolover530@...> wrote:
>
> greetings to all pennluggers old and new (and the new ones who may be
> old as well:))
>
> life as a mostly stay at home dad is going wonderfully. sam is
> officially four months old as of sunday and is already weighing in at
> 18 pounds. we found him an awesome lego racers jogging suit at a
> consighnment sale last week. also rearranged my collection to make more
> room for him in 'his room' . i hope he likes lego or he'll be sleeping
> in the hallway.
>

put him in the hallway regardless, those cribs take up too much valuable lego storage space

> how about holding our september meeting at the kop foodcourt and trek
> over to the store after our usual brickpolitics or during?

As much as I would say the 13th so David could make it, the 20th sounds like a good idea.  Introduce ourselves to the manager, get a feel of what's going on, the work on our regular meeting and plans for world brick domination.  Speaking of which have I told you that in the late sixties I developed a sophisticated heat beam which I called a "laaazzzer"..

>
> i plan on schlepping up on the 18th with my son to get a sense of the
> store and do a little shopping. i am way overdue for new brick! plus
> the hike is much shorter than lancaster and this location could provide
> more brick to for the gas buck:) i also have reserves the weekend of
> the grand opening so i won't be able to do that. country before hobby i
> guess, ah the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform. military or
> college discounts available at the new store? when i was shopping in
> downtown disney, they placed little .50 off coupons for reusing pab
> cups. are these good for the new store also?

the coupon thing is a good question to ask.  With the budget the military has you'd think they could spot you  a $20 for brick

>
> i've actually started building again, trying to stay away from another
> dark age. with that, does anyone have one of these metal technic hooks?
>
> http://guide.lugnet.com/partsref/search.cgi?q=hook

None like that here. 

>
> i just need one. they go for $2 bucks on bricklink but i'm trying to
> save my expenses for the new store and would rather buy gas to get
> there than pay shipping on one piece.
>
> also, pampers has a program where you enter codes on their products in
> exhange for gift cards, of which, a $10 lego gift card is an option:)
>
> take care and hope to see you all soon!
>

I don't know how I missed this post.  I saw an example of it from Mike
Tighe,,very cool and very proffesional looking.  Will deffinately have
a lot of great uses.




> So this sound pretty cool.
>
> http://news.lugnet.com/market/buy-sell-trade/?n=17626
>
> Looks like Tommy is looking to stay ahead of competition. I look
> foward to seeing this at BrickFestivus.
>
> Cale
>

You know, meeting at KoP on the 20th sounds like a lot more fun for
the rest of you. I don't think I'll be able to make it, but PLEASE
keep me posted on plans for the grand opening in October. I'm hoping
to make at least one day (the exclusive Liberty Bell set day);
looking at my calendar now it looks like the Grand Opening is a
weekend, so I might be able to make two days and help build some
stuff. Anyway, count me in for that, even if I never come to any
meetings. ;-)
David


--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "longhairedredneck220"
<longhairedredneck220@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Forbes-Nicotera"
> <legolover530@> wrote:
> >
> > greetings to all pennluggers old and new (and the new ones who
may be
> > old as well:))
> >
> > life as a mostly stay at home dad is going wonderfully. sam is
> > officially four months old as of sunday and is already weighing
in at
> > 18 pounds. we found him an awesome lego racers jogging suit at a
> > consighnment sale last week. also rearranged my collection to
make
> more
> > room for him in 'his room' . i hope he likes lego or he'll be
sleeping
> > in the hallway.
> >
>
> put him in the hallway regardless, those cribs take up too much
valuable
> lego storage space  [;)]
>
>
> > how about holding our september meeting at the kop foodcourt and
trek
> > over to the store after our usual brickpolitics or during?
>
> As much as I would say the 13th so David could make it, the 20th
sounds
> like a good idea.  Introduce ourselves to the manager, get a feel
of
> what's going on, the work on our regular meeting and plans for
world
> brick domination.  Speaking of which have I told you that in the
late
> sixties I developed a sophisticated heat beam which I called a
> "laaazzzer"..
>
>
> >
> > i plan on schlepping up on the 18th with my son to get a sense
of the
> > store and do a little shopping. i am way overdue for new brick!
plus
> > the hike is much shorter than lancaster and this location could
> provide
> > more brick to for the gas buck:) i also have reserves the
weekend of
> > the grand opening so i won't be able to do that. country before
hobby
> i
> > guess, ah the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform.
military or
> > college discounts available at the new store? when i was
shopping in
> > downtown disney, they placed little .50 off coupons for reusing
pab
> > cups. are these good for the new store also?
>
> the coupon thing is a good question to ask.  With the budget the
> military has you'd think they could spot you  a $20 for brick [:D]
>
>
>
>
> >
> > i've actually started building again, trying to stay away from
another
> > dark age. with that, does anyone have one of these metal technic
> hooks?
> >
> > http://guide.lugnet.com/partsref/search.cgi?q=hook
> <http://guide.lugnet.com/partsref/search.cgi?q=hook>
>
> None like that here.
>
>
> >
> > i just need one. they go for $2 bucks on bricklink but i'm
trying to
> > save my expenses for the new store and would rather buy gas to
get
> > there than pay shipping on one piece.
> >
> > also, pampers has a program where you enter codes on their
products in
> > exhange for gift cards, of which, a $10 lego gift card is an
option:)
> >
> > take care and hope to see you all soon!
> >
>

now I feel bad :(




--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "super_dave42" <dclr@...> wrote:
>
> You know, meeting at KoP on the 20th sounds like a lot more fun
for
> the rest of you. I don't think I'll be able to make it, but PLEASE
> keep me posted on plans for the grand opening in October. > >
> >
> >
> > --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Forbes-Nicotera"
> > <legolover530@> wrote:
> > >
> > > greetings to all pennluggers old and new (and the new ones who
> may be
> > > old as well:))
> > >
> > > life as a mostly stay at home dad is going wonderfully. sam is
> > > officially four months old as of sunday and is already
weighing
> in at
> > > 18 pounds. we found him an awesome lego racers jogging suit at
a
> > > consighnment sale last week. also rearranged my collection to
> make
> > more
> > > room for him in 'his room' . i hope he likes lego or he'll be
> sleeping
> > > in the hallway.
> > >
> >
> > put him in the hallway regardless, those cribs take up too much
> valuable
> > lego storage space  [;)]
> >
> >
> > > how about holding our september meeting at the kop foodcourt
and
> trek
> > > over to the store after our usual brickpolitics or during?
> >
> > As much as I would say the 13th so David could make it, the 20th
> sounds
> > like a good idea.  Introduce ourselves to the manager, get a
feel
> of
> > what's going on, the work on our regular meeting and plans for
> world
> > brick domination.  Speaking of which have I told you that in the
> late
> > sixties I developed a sophisticated heat beam which I called a
> > "laaazzzer"..
> >
> >
> > >
> > > i plan on schlepping up on the 18th with my son to get a sense
> of the
> > > store and do a little shopping. i am way overdue for new
brick!
> plus
> > > the hike is much shorter than lancaster and this location could
> > provide
> > > more brick to for the gas buck:) i also have reserves the
> weekend of
> > > the grand opening so i won't be able to do that. country
before
> hobby
> > i
> > > guess, ah the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform.
> military or
> > > college discounts available at the new store? when i was
> shopping in
> > > downtown disney, they placed little .50 off coupons for
reusing
> pab
> > > cups. are these good for the new store also?
> >
> > the coupon thing is a good question to ask.  With the budget the
> > military has you'd think they could spot you  a $20 for brick
[:D]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> > > i've actually started building again, trying to stay away from
> another
> > > dark age. with that, does anyone have one of these metal
technic
> > hooks?
> > >
> > > http://guide.lugnet.com/partsref/search.cgi?q=hook
> > <http://guide.lugnet.com/partsref/search.cgi?q=hook>
> >
> > None like that here.
> >
> >
> > >
> > > i just need one. they go for $2 bucks on bricklink but i'm
> trying to
> > > save my expenses for the new store and would rather buy gas to
> get
> > > there than pay shipping on one piece.
> > >
> > > also, pampers has a program where you enter codes on their
> products in
> > > exhange for gift cards, of which, a $10 lego gift card is an
> option:)
> > >
> > > take care and hope to see you all soon!
> > >
> >
>

Well, don't feel too bad. It looks like the 20th might be clearing
up a bit for me, so there is a possibility that I could make a
meeting on that date. I need a flux capacitor....
David


--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Cale Leiphart"
<steampoweredbricks@...> wrote:
>
>
> --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "longhairedredneck220"
> <longhairedredneck220@> wrote:
> >
> > now I feel bad :(
> >
>
> Well nothing is stopping you guys from getting together on the
13th. Who
> says we need only one monthly meeting. We're PennLUG dang it! We
don't
> follow the rules! I wouldn't be able to make it but I why not go
for it?
>
> As for the 20th, I'm there. Good opportunity to scope out the
store,
> hopefully talk with Tracie about the grand opening, and meet up
with
> Chris.
>
> By the way Chris. I have that hook you're looking for. You make it
to
> the store and I'll get it to you.
>
> Do we have a time?
>
> I'll pass along the info to the DelVaLUG guys. They may want to
join in
> the fun.
>
> Cale
> LEGO doesn't make Trains. But I do. [:p]
>
>
> >
> > --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "super_dave42" dclr@ wrote:
> > >
> > > You know, meeting at KoP on the 20th sounds like a lot more fun
> > for
> > > the rest of you. I don't think I'll be able to make it, but
PLEASE
> > > keep me posted on plans for the grand opening in October. > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Chris Forbes-Nicotera"
> > > > <legolover530@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > greetings to all pennluggers old and new (and the new ones
who
> > > may be
> > > > > old as well:))
> > > > >
> > > > > life as a mostly stay at home dad is going wonderfully.
sam is
> > > > > officially four months old as of sunday and is already
> > weighing
> > > in at
> > > > > 18 pounds. we found him an awesome lego racers jogging
suit at
> > a
> > > > > consighnment sale last week. also rearranged my collection
to
> > > make
> > > > more
> > > > > room for him in 'his room' . i hope he likes lego or he'll
be
> > > sleeping
> > > > > in the hallway.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > put him in the hallway regardless, those cribs take up too
much
> > > valuable
> > > > lego storage space  [;)]
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > how about holding our september meeting at the kop
foodcourt
> > and
> > > trek
> > > > > over to the store after our usual brickpolitics or during?
> > > >
> > > > As much as I would say the 13th so David could make it, the
20th
> > > sounds
> > > > like a good idea.  Introduce ourselves to the manager, get a
> > feel
> > > of
> > > > what's going on, the work on our regular meeting and plans
for
> > > world
> > > > brick domination.  Speaking of which have I told you that in
the
> > > late
> > > > sixties I developed a sophisticated heat beam which I called
a
> > > > "laaazzzer"..
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > i plan on schlepping up on the 18th with my son to get a
sense
> > > of the
> > > > > store and do a little shopping. i am way overdue for new
> > brick!
> > > plus
> > > > > the hike is much shorter than lancaster and this location
could
> > > > provide
> > > > > more brick to for the gas buck:) i also have reserves the
> > > weekend of
> > > > > the grand opening so i won't be able to do that. country
> > before
> > > hobby
> > > > i
> > > > > guess, ah the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform.
> > > military or
> > > > > college discounts available at the new store? when i was
> > > shopping in
> > > > > downtown disney, they placed little .50 off coupons for
> > reusing
> > > pab
> > > > > cups. are these good for the new store also?
> > > >
> > > > the coupon thing is a good question to ask.  With the budget
the
> > > > military has you'd think they could spot you  a $20 for brick
> > [:D]
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > i've actually started building again, trying to stay away
from
> > > another
> > > > > dark age. with that, does anyone have one of these metal
> > technic
> > > > hooks?
> > > > >
> > > > > http://guide.lugnet.com/partsref/search.cgi?q=hook
> > > > <http://guide.lugnet.com/partsref/search.cgi?q=hook>
> > > >
> > > > None like that here.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > i just need one. they go for $2 bucks on bricklink but i'm
> > > trying to
> > > > > save my expenses for the new store and would rather buy
gas to
> > > get
> > > > > there than pay shipping on one piece.
> > > > >
> > > > > also, pampers has a program where you enter codes on their
> > > products in
> > > > > exhange for gift cards, of which, a $10 lego gift card is
an
> > > option:)
> > > > >
> > > > > take care and hope to see you all soon!
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

The E-town Community center has classes of all different kinds.
Some for continued education, some for crafts/ hobby stuff.  I've
thought of doing a Lego class to share the history of the company,
share different building tecniques, the AFOL community, events,
etc.

would anyone be interested in something like this to participate
in?  Any suggestions or avalability of different items to show
wether pictures or physical brick/MOCs would be great.

Most of thier classes run 3 nights, 1 a week.  That affords us a lot
of time if we chose to use it.  It could be done in one night but
that might be a lot to stuff in the time allowed.  I was thinking of
a history lesson theme one night, building techniques another, AFOL
and events stuff another.

The classes usually have a charge to them, although I dunno how they
work that yet.  I was more interested in just having the class.
They require a sort of class outline which I have been working on.
They also require an outline of why you (the presenter) would be
qualified to give the class.  I doubt they'd have any arguments with
our experience in the hobby.

I thought it might be a fun way to make people aware of us and the
hobby at large.

anyone up for this?

I might be interested in that, schedule permitting.

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "longhairedredneck220"
<longhairedredneck220@...> wrote:
>
> The E-town Community center has classes of all different kinds.
> Some for continued education, some for crafts/ hobby stuff.  I've
> thought of doing a Lego class to share the history of the company,
> share different building tecniques, the AFOL community, events,
> etc.
>
> would anyone be interested in something like this to participate
> in?  Any suggestions or avalability of different items to show
> wether pictures or physical brick/MOCs would be great.
>
> Most of thier classes run 3 nights, 1 a week.  That affords us a
lot
> of time if we chose to use it.  It could be done in one night but
> that might be a lot to stuff in the time allowed.  I was thinking
of
> a history lesson theme one night, building techniques another,
AFOL
> and events stuff another.
>
> The classes usually have a charge to them, although I dunno how
they
> work that yet.  I was more interested in just having the class.
> They require a sort of class outline which I have been working
on.
> They also require an outline of why you (the presenter) would be
> qualified to give the class.  I doubt they'd have any arguments
with
> our experience in the hobby.
>
> I thought it might be a fun way to make people aware of us and the
> hobby at large.
>
> anyone up for this?
>

Reminder-  Please introduce yourself to the group.  Otherwise your
membership will be treated as possible spam and deleted.

thanks
Mike

Would all those considering attending the KOP store meet at my place at
9am on Sept 20th.  We'll see who's going and work out ride share from
there. (gotta save gas ...less gas $ = more lego :) )

We'll check out the new store, intorduce ourselve to tracie if she is
there.  Share about Brickshow and Brickfair.  Show off the event
goodies and discuss some new ideas/opportunities coming up


Mike

'Ello all,
Sorry I haven't been too active on the boards these days.  I'm still
around though, which is why I've decided I'd better be productive and
contribute something soon. lol

Around July or so, I mentioned about possibly looking into seeing if
the Hershey Museum might be interested in some sort of permanent Lego
display related to the history of the town.  Well, I finally did send
Joe Meno a message telling him what we were thinking about doing and
asking him for various information related to the Millyard project and
who I might be able to ask about what all was involved with it.  My
problem in seeking information in the beginning was that I wanted to
be able to gather as much info. together as quickly as possible, but
I'm going to have to hunker down and just take it little by little.
And since we're a LUG, if anybody wants me to forward to them any
responses I get regarding such information just let me know and shoot
me your e-mail address.  If anybody else wants to dig up what they can
to help out, go for it.  The more, the merrier.

I also have some more information regarding the Hershey Museum that
might possibly be of interest.  The first of which is that the museum
will have an area for rotating exhibits.  Perhaps that would be
something worth looking into in the future?  Maybe proposing a winter
time train layout display?

Also, check this out
(http://www.hersheystory.org/exhibits/special-exhibit.aspx):
"The inaugural display in our new Special Exhibit Gallery will be a
juried art show featuring works by local artists. The theme of the
show is "Art + Inspiration." Artists are asked to tell a story that
has inspired them through their art work. Works in painting,
photography, sculpture and craft will be accepted for both junior and
adult categories. The exhibit, free to the public, is open May 23 -
November 8, 2009.

The Hershey Story invites artists to share their personal stories of
inspiration by submitting their work. Entry forms will be available on
our website, so please check back soon."

Now, I'm not sure where they'd draw the line as far as "local" is
concerned, but I'm thinking about entering my trolley, as I was
inspired to make it.  I figured I'd throw that out there if anyone
else might be interested, even though some of our members would be
considered more "local" than others.  Who knows...I might not even
count because I live in Palmyra. lol

Also, I read that a Lego store is opening in King of Prussia, which
I'm excited about!!!  I know that you guys are planning on meeting up
there, but I don't think I'd be able to make it.  I would, however, be
very interested in tagging along with somebody on Saturday Oct. 4th
for the official grand opening weekend.

And a message for Cale...I know that you're still interested in doing
Model Railroading Days at the PRR museum.  While I wouldn't be able to
physically participate, I'd be happy to loan some of my models to you.
  I could give you some of my less fragile stuff like my split level
homes, my city antique shop, maybe my church, and some of my vehicles.
  I don't think you want to deal with the battlefield. lol  I figured
if I get to go to the grand opening of the new Lego store I might be
able to drop them off, either with you or Mike Gibney or Mike Tighe.
If you're interested, let me know.

And I finally got around to posting pictures of my battlefield:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29934333@N02/

Well, that's all for now I guess.

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "Matthew Hocker" <jpark203@...> wrote:
>
> 'Ello all,
> Sorry I haven't been too active on the boards these days. I'm still
> around though, which is why I've decided I'd better be productive and
> contribute something soon. lol
>

Matt who?  we had a Matt years ago,,I think he did a trolley or something

> Around July or so, I mentioned about possibly looking into seeing if
> the Hershey Museum might be interested in some sort of permanent Lego
> display related to the history of the town. Well, I finally did send
> Joe Meno a message telling him what we were thinking about doing and
> asking him for various information related to the Millyard project and
> who I might be able to ask about what all was involved with it. My
> problem in seeking information in the beginning was that I wanted to
> be able to gather as much info. together as quickly as possible, but
> I'm going to have to hunker down and just take it little by little.
> And since we're a LUG, if anybody wants me to forward to them any
> responses I get regarding such information just let me know and shoot
> me your e-mail address. If anybody else wants to dig up what they can
> to help out, go for it. The more, the merrier.

Matt,  email me at the club email  Pennlug@...   From there I will give you my home phone number.  I have information regarding the millyard project you may be very interested to hear.

>
> I also have some more information regarding the Hershey Museum that
> might possibly be of interest. The first of which is that the museum
> will have an area for rotating exhibits. Perhaps that would be
> something worth looking into in the future? Maybe proposing a winter
> time train layout display?
>

What is it with you train people?  What the hershey museum needs is more robots

> Also, check this out
> (http://www.hersheystory.org/exhibits/special-exhibit.aspx):
> "The inaugural display in our new Special Exhibit Gallery will be a
> juried art show featuring works by local artists. The theme of the
> show is "Art + Inspiration." Artists are asked to tell a story that
> has inspired them through their art work. Works in painting,
> photography, sculpture and craft will be accepted for both junior and
> adult categories. The exhibit, free to the public, is open May 23 -
> November 8, 2009.
>
> The Hershey Story invites artists to share their personal stories of
> inspiration by submitting their work. Entry forms will be available on
> our website, so please check back soon."
>
> Now, I'm not sure where they'd draw the line as far as "local" is
> concerned, but I'm thinking about entering my trolley, as I was
> inspired to make it. I figured I'd throw that out there if anyone
> else might be interested, even though some of our members would be
> considered more "local" than others. Who knows...I might not even
> count because I live in Palmyra. lol

In all seriousness I would think your Hershey Transit Trolley should be exhibited.  It's very well done, fits thier criteria of "local inspired" blah blah blah.  If all else fails just use my standard response for anything that remotely resembles nothing and want to call it "art"  I just tell them "   I'm trying to convey mans struggle in society to remain an individual in a sea of conformity"

>
> Also, I read that a Lego store is opening in King of Prussia, which
> I'm excited about!!! I know that you guys are planning on meeting up
> there, but I don't think I'd be able to make it. I would, however, be
> very interested in tagging along with somebody on Saturday Oct. 4th
> for the official grand opening weekend.
>
> And a message for Cale...I know that you're still interested in doing
> Model Railroading Days at the PRR museum. While I wouldn't be able to
> physically participate, I'd be happy to loan some of my models to you.

Oh sure,,cale gets all the special messages

> I could give you some of my less fragile stuff like my split level
> homes, my city antique shop, maybe my church, and some of my vehicles.
> I don't think you want to deal with the battlefield. lol I figured
> if I get to go to the grand opening of the new Lego store I might be
> able to drop them off, either with you or Mike Gibney or Mike Tighe.
> If you're interested, let me know.
>
> And I finally got around to posting pictures of my battlefield:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/29934333@N02/
>
> Well, that's all for now I guess.
>

Keep an eye on the museum and let us know of any changes.  Do email me right away with your phone number.  I got some good info for you.

Mike

"don't forget it's be kind to mega blok people week"

I assume that means all those west of Elizabethtown, right? Seems
kind of silly for those east-enders to meet at your place instead of
at the mall.... ;-)  I may drive separately, as I have a couple
college friends in the Philly area that I'd like to see while I'm
there. I'll try to have a couple little things (aka "whatever I'm
working on that's not the UCS Falcon") to show off at the meeting.
David

--- In Pennlug@yahoogroups.com, "longhairedredneck220"
<longhairedredneck220@...> wrote:
>
> Would all those considering attending the KOP store meet at my
place at
> 9am on Sept 20th.  We'll see who's going and work out ride share
from
> there. (gotta save gas ...less gas $ = more lego :) )
>
> We'll check out the new store, intorduce ourselve to tracie if she
is
> there.  Share about Brickshow and Brickfair.  Show off the event
> goodies and discuss some new ideas/opportunities coming up
>
>
> Mike
>