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(...) I'm sorry that people feel left out, but an event can't be planned with 100s of people. While some (all?) of the brick cons were initially kicked off with a public call for interest, they quickly took the planning private (however, I believe (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest)
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(...) Exactly - from what it seems there has been a great deal of working out done already in secret.. and us here are scratching our head trying to figure out what is going on with BW, let alone this new con that looks like already has all of the (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest)
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(...) That's a valid point, to a certain extent. Not all participants will have that sort of experience (I remember about two months ago people were asking where they could find places for public display), and outside of events like BF, there aren't (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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On 00.38 8/12/2003 +0000, Mark wrote (...) This year at BrickFest we had open admission on Sunday. Even without advertising, we had spectacular turn out (still no numbers yet). I think the public influx provided energy to what traditionally has been (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I'm glad you brought this up. If we want cons to live we need the public. Let that sink in for a sec. For as diverse a group as we have here in the NW, it cannot support a regional convention by its fans alone. Won't happen. People balk at the (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) The public attendance factor is an interesting one. To me, it matters not much. Why? Well, I get to do public shows all the time. I did like one thing about this years public time at BrickFest, the public time included the brick bazaar, and (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Speaking as someone who lives in the Snow Belt, I'd be much happier heading off to a place where I could wear shorts in February. It may not be bad, but it's not like getting a nice dose of Summer in the middle of the Winteriest month of all. (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Sure. Actually, this points out a common feature of roving conventions. There are usually bids to host, and a committee and/or process to select bids (WorldCon bids are voted on by the attendees). This process that allows evaluation of bids (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Isn't the Olympics really a roving convention of sorts? Mark (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) It's certainly true that local interest helps, but it is not necessary. In fact, a brick con in Portland might be what is necessary to spark a LUG. I'm not convinced weather is that important (DC in the summer is horrid...). (...) I'll let (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) We've been discussing incorporating NWBC into this new idea. At this point it is extremely unlikely. We've gotten a little additcted to the whole con thing. I do feel however it would be innappropriate to have two cons in Seattle. Too much fo (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, FTX)
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(...) Who cares what the weather is? Well, at least so long as it isn't weather that makes travel hard. Portland in February is really not so bad. Roving conventions actually do quite well. True, their attendance varies very much depending on who is (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) There are folks who feel a LEGO attraction is a detriment to a brick con. I strongly feel that LEGO attractions (LEGOland for BricksWest and the outlet for BrickFest) actually splinter the community. Instead of all spending a weekend doing (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest)
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(...) Ok, but I'll warn you, I'm biased. (...) I did it because we have a wealth of Lego builders in our region, (Seattle~ish) spread over three clubs with lots of cross polination. I do it for community, both Lego fan and non fan. I do it to get (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest)
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(...) Starting with a disclaimer--I've never been to a convention (heck, I rarely get to a LUG meeting) and between job and family obligations probably won't be running off to one soon, so my opinion is pretty disinterested here. That aside, I'm a (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I never made that assuption. There's always some level of interest. I'm pointing out that the level of interest seems to be a tad bit higher some 1049 miles to the south (thanks Mapquest). People will flock to wherever the event is located, (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Let me assure you NWBC03 is on. We want all comers. We've all been a bit busy up here and I apologise for any lateness in the announcements. It's been a hectic summer, what can I say? Mark Neumann (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest)
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(...) I've got the same fear. (...) This statement could well be the single most important item in this entire thread. (...) Very true. Even though GenCon showed us that if you make an event large enough and command enough media attention, you can (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) It is true that PNLTC is a train club, however, one should not assume there is no non-train interest in the area. I will be running the gaming component of BrickFest PDX, and will be bringing much pirate stuff for use in Evil Stevie's Pirate (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Hey, there's raisins! Don't be dissin' the raisins! More seriously Fresno is kind of the gateway to Yosemite, though I don't know if I'd want to take a trunk full of MOCs camping with me. Bruce (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest)
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