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Hello all. I have been challenged to organize a LEGO convention in Northern
California. I wanted to send a post to gain some feedback on the idea.
Is it a good one?
Would you attend? Non-Californians?
Any thoughts?
The proposed date is sometime in 2010.
I look forward to hearing your comments.
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Russell Clark
President/Co-Founder, BayLUG/BayLTC
http://www.baylug.org/russellc/
Fire Chief, PCFD
There is a very fine line between
"hobby" and "mental illness".
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In lugnet.events, Russell Clark wrote:
> Hello all. I have been challenged to organize a LEGO convention in Northern
> California. I wanted to send a post to gain some feedback on the idea.
>
> Is it a good one?
>
> Would you attend? Non-Californians?
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> The proposed date is sometime in 2010.
>
> I look forward to hearing your comments.
>
> --
> Russell Clark
> President/Co-Founder, BayLUG/BayLTC
> http://www.baylug.org/russellc/
> Fire Chief, PCFD
> There is a very fine line between
> "hobby" and "mental illness".
I like the idea. Sure, southern California has LL-CA but it doesn't have that
"in the middle" quality that northern California has. There are various LUGs &
LTCs in the far south and far north of the western US but northern California
has a midpoint feature about it. It would mean some travel but not too bad for
those living at the far north/south ends of the west coast.
The fact the bay area has several airports certainly gives those from the east
flying options.
My question right now is where would you hold this? Convention center? Hotel
w/ convention facilities?
Adr.
Last thought- Think Google could sponsor this???
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In lugnet.events, Adrian Egli wrote:
> My question right now is where would you hold this? Convention center? Hotel
> w/ convention facilities?
Right now both venues we like are hotels in Santa Clara and Foster City.
> Last thought- Think Google could sponsor this???
I know they like LEGO...
Russell
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In lugnet.events, Russell Clark wrote:
> In lugnet.events, Adrian Egli wrote:
> > My question right now is where would you hold this? Convention center? Hotel
> > w/ convention facilities?
>
> Right now both venues we like are hotels in Santa Clara and Foster City.
>
> > Last thought- Think Google could sponsor this???
>
> I know they like LEGO...
>
> Russell
Of course I could research all this on my own, but if I was flying from North
Carolna to Northern California, I would definitely like to at least have a brief
visit to San Francisco. Is it relatively easy to get there--is the BART going to
where you are planning on having it. Just curious and of course not a deal
breaker, but there might be a few of us souls who have never seen SF and would
want to tag a little sidetrip to it. Kind of spread the airfare out over LEGO
and sightseeing. As I said, the last time I was there the BART was in its first
or second year--I think.
Of course a tour of Google and Apple would be interesting also.
I really do not think a LEGO store should be an overiding requirement. But maybe
by that time there would be some mechanism for LEGO, if it wanted to, to
discount heavily some special Shop at Home items only for the registrants.
The weather there in the winter is nice--so that is the time to have it. A
relief from the cold for a great number of people.
Tommy Armstrong
The BrickEngraver
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In lugnet.events, Tommy Armstrong wrote:
> Of course I could research all this on my own, but if I was flying from North
> Carolna to Northern California, I would definitely like to at least have a brief
> visit to San Francisco. Is it relatively easy to get there--is the BART going to
> where you are planning on having it. Just curious and of course not a deal
> breaker, but there might be a few of us souls who have never seen SF and would
> want to tag a little sidetrip to it. Kind of spread the airfare out over LEGO
> and sightseeing. As I said, the last time I was there the BART was in its first
> or second year--I think.
Not necessarily BART, but CalTrain is relatively close to both sites.
> Of course a tour of Google and Apple would be interesting also.
That is something I can look into, but I doubt it would be fruitful.
> I really do not think a LEGO store should be an overiding requirement. But maybe
> by that time there would be some mechanism for LEGO, if it wanted to, to
> discount heavily some special Shop at Home items only for the registrants.
There are two LEGO stores in Northern California, one in Santa Clara and one in
San Mateo. Both cities are being checked for venues.
> The weather there in the winter is nice--so that is the time to have it. A
> relief from the cold for a great number of people.
We are looking at mid-Spring 2010.
Russell
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> Right now both venues we like are hotels in Santa Clara and Foster City.
Santa Clara?
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_Boys>
Clara / Carla, whatever. I sir, am in.
Grandpa casually gets a root beer from the refrigerator and remarks, "One thing
about living in Santa Carla I never could stomach... all the damn vampires."
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In lugnet.events, Russell Clark wrote:
> Hello all. I have been challenged to organize a LEGO convention in Northern
> California. I wanted to send a post to gain some feedback on the idea.
>
> Is it a good one?
>
> Would you attend? Non-Californians?
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> The proposed date is sometime in 2010.
>
> I look forward to hearing your comments.
>
> --
> Russell Clark
Well I absolutely would attend if you could negotiate cheap hotel rates at 4
and 5 star hotels like BrickFest, BrickFair, and Brickworld have and have it in
San Francisco. lol
Count me in if I am still alive. The last time I visited San Francisco was when
Haight Ashbury was in full swing and the Grateful Dead was a local group.
Still remember that place. Berkeley was awash with flower children and the first
Whole Earth Catalog was the best seller.
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Having just driven through your lovely state for about two weeks I have to say a definite maybe.
Probably
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Would you attend? Non-Californians?
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Maybe (From BC, Canada)
The idea of a California LEGO convention was discussed
(some of my thoughts) a couple of years
ago. I still think a convention near Legoland and including excursions to the
park would make my answer a definite YES.
I have attended two BrickCons in Seattle (and already registered for a third)
and the last BrickFest(PDX) but those were both within a single days driving of
my home (app. 4.5 and 8 hrs travel time respectively). As I said I just drove
from your neck of the woods to my home and I think that is not too far which is
why I might attend a SF area event. I may not be your target attendee but I hope
these thoughts help.
p.s. Having missed the opening of the new Sea Life area at Legoland by a matter
of weeks may have something to do with my eagerness to have an excuse to go back
to the park. :)
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The idea of a California LEGO convention was discussed
(some of my thoughts) a couple of
years ago. I still think a convention near Legoland and including excursions
to the park would make my answer a definite YES.
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Being that I did attend the Brickswest a few years ago that was connected with
LEGOLAND California I would whole heartedly endorse a LEGO Convention in
California. I’m in Southern California (near LEGOLAND actually), but as I am
already making the trip up to Brickcon in Seattle, a trip up to the San
Francisco wouldn’t be that far for me.
Mariann Asanuma
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In lugnet.events, Russell Clark wrote:
> Hello all. I have been challenged to organize a LEGO convention in Northern
> California. I wanted to send a post to gain some feedback on the idea.
>
> Is it a good one?
>
> Would you attend? Non-Californians?
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> The proposed date is sometime in 2010.
>
> I look forward to hearing your comments.
>
> --
> Russell Clark
> President/Co-Founder, BayLUG/BayLTC
> http://www.baylug.org/russellc/
> Fire Chief, PCFD
> There is a very fine line between
> "hobby" and "mental illness".
Russell, This non-Californian would definitely be open to it, depending on
dates. (So far, I figure you can knock July 10-18th out, as that's NMRA
national in Milwaukee).
I would figure locating a convention somewhat near a LEGO store is also useful,
as you may be able to work with a store manager for potential "convention
discounts".
Scott
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In lugnet.events, Scott Lyttle wrote:
> Russell, This non-Californian would definitely be open to it, depending on
> dates. (So far, I figure you can knock July 10-18th out, as that's NMRA
> national in Milwaukee).
>
> I would figure locating a convention somewhat near a LEGO store is also useful,
> as you may be able to work with a store manager for potential "convention
> discounts".
I already have the support of one Northern California LEGO store manager, as
well as support from a few other notable people.
Russell
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Hey Russell,
I might come from Hawaii, tho for long-distance travelers I can see having it
closer to LLCA would be a big draw. Having live in both the LA and Bay areas, I
could see the benefits of having up north!
Roy
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In lugnet.events, Russell Clark wrote:
> Hello all. I have been challenged to organize a LEGO convention in Northern
> California. I wanted to send a post to gain some feedback on the idea.
>
> Is it a good one?
>
> Would you attend? Non-Californians?
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> The proposed date is sometime in 2010.
>
> I look forward to hearing your comments.
>
> --
> Russell Clark
> President/Co-Founder, BayLUG/BayLTC
> http://www.baylug.org/russellc/
> Fire Chief, PCFD
> There is a very fine line between
> "hobby" and "mental illness".
Am out of state, but used to live in Nor Cal and So Cal. Mid Jan in 2010 works
for me. ALways nice to get away from the cold in January. Cheers.
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I think a Northern California LEGO fest would be fantastic. Provided that the
event organizers seek out feedback on what has worked and not-worked at previous
conventions, this could be great. I have found that first-time conventions tend
to attract many new fans, attendees and new perspectives.
Ashley
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Hey Russell, I'd be interested in making the trip!
Ray Silva
socalray@cox.net
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Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 3:05 PM
To: lugnet.events@lugnet.com
Subject: California LEGO Convention?
Hello all. I have been challenged to organize a LEGO convention in Northern
California. I wanted to send a post to gain some feedback on the idea.
Is it a good one?
Would you attend? Non-Californians?
Any thoughts?
The proposed date is sometime in 2010.
I look forward to hearing your comments.
--
Russell Clark
President/Co-Founder, BayLUG/BayLTC
http://www.baylug.org/russellc/
Fire Chief, PCFD
There is a very fine line between
"hobby" and "mental illness".
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In lugnet.events, Russell Clark wrote:
> Hello all. I have been challenged to organize a LEGO convention in Northern
> California. I wanted to send a post to gain some feedback on the idea.
>
> Is it a good one?
>
> Would you attend? Non-Californians?
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> The proposed date is sometime in 2010.
>
> I look forward to hearing your comments.
I'm in. Call me if you need someone to coordinate castle. :)
--Brendan Mauro (San Francisco)
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In lugnet.events, Russell Clark wrote:
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Hello all. I have been challenged to organize a LEGO convention in Northern
California. I wanted to send a post to gain some feedback on the idea.
Is it a good one?
Would you attend? Non-Californians?
Any thoughts?
The proposed date is sometime in 2010.
I look forward to hearing your comments.
--
Russell Clark
President/Co-Founder, BayLUG/BayLTC
http://www.baylug.org/russellc/
Fire Chief, PCFD
There is a very fine line between
“hobby” and “mental illness”.
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With that timeframe, it is possible that a consortum of GPLR members would
attend form Oregon.
-jeremy
visit: gplr
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In lugnet.events, Russell Clark wrote:
> Hello all. I have been challenged to organize a LEGO convention in Northern
> California. I wanted to send a post to gain some feedback on the idea.
>
> Is it a good one?
>
> Would you attend? Non-Californians?
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> The proposed date is sometime in 2010.
>
> I look forward to hearing your comments.
Just an update. It looks like we are going full steam ahead on organizing a LEGO
convention in 2010 in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have a name, a web site,
and we are evaluating venue proposals.
Russell
Event Coordinator
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