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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Allan Bedford wrote:
> In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote:
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> > So looks like we'll be able to display more than just the train layout. With
> > that, does anyone want to take care of organizing the non-train display at the
> > show? Or do I just want to ballpark it with what I hear from here?
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> Is this the quasi-substitute for The Hobby Show that we talked about back in
> November? i.e. are we planning a Hobby Show-like display, along with the train
> layout?
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> AB
Yep--the 5 display groups at the Hobby Show got together at the show and decided
that the 'new rules' for displaying at the hobby show--i.e. the monetary outlay
for tables/electricity, as well as the dual tier system they had for
displayers--i,e, the steam engine guys before were given financial compensation
as well as their electricity and tables until this year, whereas the Meccano,
LEGO and other guys were not paid but given the tables/electricity, and this
year the steam engine guys weren't given money but still got their
tables/electricity for free, whilst the other displayers had to pay for both
tables and electricity, compounded with the issue that we, as displayers, were
blatantly lied to regarding the two tier system for displayers--"Oh, all
displayers are treated the same...", and compounded with that was the apparent
"we really don't care if you're here or not" from the show staff when I went and
talked to them about the various issues. I'm not really sure if all displayers
are 'boycotting' the show next year, but this was the intent of everyone at the
meeting, particularly the meccano guys--they were really not happy when they
found out about the two tier system for displayers, and basically lead the
meetings for trying to resolve the issues with the show staff.
I hate getting involved in 'soap opera' like issues and, for the most part,
didn't have a huge issue with the outlay for the electricity--considering that
all of you contributed to the 'we need 'lectricity at the LEGO booth'
foundation, but the additional planning to pull it all off wasn't appreciated,
especially sice we were notified of the change virtually last minute.
Thankfully I could rely on a good friend to take care of the tables because that
was a huge concern. All things considered, I'm impressed that all of you pulled
it all together like you did.
Anyway, when I first contacted Doug at the toy, train and doll show about
allowing more than the train layout to be shown--much like our display at the
hobby show--he was enthusiastic. Tables/chairs/'lectricity all provided--no
bother. So we'll give that a whirl this year and see how it goes.
Dave K
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> Anyway, when I first contacted Doug at the toy, train and doll show about
> allowing more than the train layout to be shown--much like our display at the
> hobby show--he was enthusiastic. Tables/chairs/'lectricity all provided--no
> bother. So we'll give that a whirl this year and see how it goes.
Is the usual Hobby Show crowd coming to show regular models?
deborah-without-the-shift-key? Jason? Janey?
Calum
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote:
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Anyway, when I first contacted Doug at the toy, train and doll show about
allowing more than the train layout to be shown--much like our display at the
hobby show--he was enthusiastic. Tables/chairs/’lectricity all provided--no
bother. So we’ll give that a whirl this year and see how it goes.
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Is the usual Hobby Show crowd coming to show regular models?
deborah-without-the-shift-key? Jason? Janey?
Calum
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one hobby show and now i’m already usual!! i prefer being unusual. and you call
my models regular, i prefer to think of them as irregular!
but in any case, in order to plan, i’d need to know when this show is, besides
in april! we are committed to a show in our area the first weekend, but
otherwise i would love to join the “usual” crowd with “regular” models.
-§ deborah §-
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Deborah Higdon wrote:
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one hobby show and now i’m already usual!! i prefer being unusual. and you
call my models regular, i prefer to think of them as irregular!
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Well, there’s only been two hobby shows. So...a regular could be anyone.
Except Keith. Keith can be a regular only if he promises NEVER TO PUT CHRIS’
LEGO TO HUMAN SKIN AGAIN.
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but in any case, in order to plan, i’d need to know when this show is,
besides in april! we are committed to a show in our area the first weekend,
but otherwise i would love to join the “usual” crowd with “regular” models.
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I guess DaveK answered it, it’s May 7th. Something is bothering me about that
date. There’s something special about that day. Crap. Now I can’t remember.
Anyways, I hope you guys (and by that, I mean, all you folks who came out for
Hobby Show) can come out for this thing. It’s short (a day) but I think it
would be fun.
Calum
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote:
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Well, there’s only been two hobby shows.
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Or three. Depending on how you count to three. ;)
Allan B. (who was at Hobby Show 2003 and 2005 but not 2004)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Allan Bedford wrote:
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote:
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Well, there’s only been two hobby shows.
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Or three. Depending on how you count to three. ;)
Allan B. (who was at Hobby Show 2003 and 2005 but not 2004)
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Man, how quickly I forget things. Has it been three years ago?!
Okay, I’m revoking everyone’s regular status. Only Allan and DaveK get them
now. Return your “Regulars” ID cards to me...
Calum
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote:
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Well, there’s only been two hobby shows. So...a regular could be anyone.
Except Keith.
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Am I this unpopular now??
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Keith can be a regular only if he promises NEVER TO PUT CHRIS’ LEGO TO HUMAN
SKIN AGAIN.
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As if we don’t do these things all the time playing with Lego, with our fingers
covered in countless bacteria and sometimes all kind of grease from french
fries! And that means you too.
(Okay. Next time I’ll show up with a bona fide back scratcher MOC with a bottle
of cheap 70% isopropanol.)
At another time, Calum Tsang wrote:
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Okay, I’m revoking everyone’s regular status. Only Allan and DaveK get them
now. Return your “Regulars” ID cards to me...
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HAAHAHAhahahaha!! Now who gets the last laugh?
Now back to building my Orion VII.
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