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(...) Oh it's okay deb...orah, I always pack an extra Tiara... I think I did promise it to Jas or Jude, but I'm sure they will let your borrow it. Janey "Royal Red Brick" (18 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) well, obviously they saw the (URL) in which you are the star, and had the individually-wrapped toothpicks shipped in to show what a classy joint they are. nothing but the best for janey, the queen of crown royal. i don't think i'm up to that (...) (18 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Because apparently SOME canucks don't sleep! (Not mentions any names, mine included!) (...) Well as fun as a "bathtub full o' beer" sounds... and it truly does sound fun, again SOME canucks, (again, not mentioning names) tend to be a bit... (...) (18 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Hey Jude, I've been refraining from replies on this particular aspect because I am not a local, not to mention getting things put in place. I dine out at Tyson's Corner when I am in town. We'll have some info in your registration when you come (...) (18 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) I'm not sure what's available in the hotel lobby, but there are a few 24-hour places open within a 5-15 minute drive (Amphora Diner, IHOP, etc.) There are bars around, but none very walkable to the Sheraton - again, I'm not sure what's in the (...) (18 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) And don't forget to register those MOCs so that we know what's coming. All of you building those enormous structures who haven't filled out cards, well, now's the time to do that! See you next week! Cyndi Bradham, castle co-coordinator (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) To answer your last question first--I am coordinating the Mosaic section. Send me an email if you have a special request or a need for something (or just respond here). I also might be able to help you out with holding your Lego afterwards but (...) (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Thanks for the description of the area. What about bars and restaurants, is there something (like IHOP) open 24 hrs in the area? Jude (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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So this is part of the module that I'm bringing to Brickfest: (URL) The rest of it's almost done. Moonbase! (URL) (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Yvonne- This year's BrickFest is located at Tysons Corner, which happily is the location of the local LEGO store and hardly a dozen miles from Dulles International. The store always gears up for BF, setting aside damaged and one of a kind (...) (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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Will there be an event program published online this year? I'd like to plan which presentations I can attend, etc. (Still crossing my fingers that I will be able to attend) -- Thomas Main thomasmain@charter.net (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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BrickFest 2006 Castle and Pirates Update Are you bringing historic mocs to BrickFest? If so, they will be arranged in the Castle area layout. This will include Castle, Vikings, Pirates, Western, Roman, and likely Adventurers. If you have any (...) (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, FTX) !!
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(URL) ONE WEEK before BrickFest - Late Bulletins and Odds and Ends BrickFest 2006 is very close now, and there has been a lot going on - so much that I have been behind on these postings. Some great things are happening, like: Auction Items at (...) (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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Is there any more information about date/time/location? I'll be bringing a robot for this one. (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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I had a chance to visit the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner yesterday while returning from a trip to the east coast and can offer this report. The hotel is about 9 miles from the Herndon-Monroe park and ride facility which in turn is only a few (...) (18 years ago, 16-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) The wireless internet access appears to be provided by Wayport: (URL) Wayport website says that their pricing is "Single hotel connection Typically $9.95 (but may vary by location) Unlimited high-speed Net in a guestroom or common area.* Valid (...) (18 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Replying to my own post, I emailed Sheraton, and they do have wireless access for a fee in the lobby and other areas, the person didn't verify the price, but seems to remember it is $9.95/day. The Business Center has a per minute charge, but they (...) (18 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Does anyone know if there will be Internet access of any type in public areas for BF06? I don't mean in hotel rooms, as I will be staying at my parents near Dulles Airport, but they only have dialup, and I'd like to clear my mail each day at BF if (...) (18 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Since I've successfully run LEGO-based events at the (URL) SF/F convention for the past three years, I've been asked to investigate doing the same for the 65th World Science Fiction Convention -- (URL) Nippon2007>, the first Worldcon to be held in (...) (18 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.jp, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickBazaar Solicitation - Does anyone want to sell BrickArms?
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(...) GREAT! While I wish that you could have come, it's good to see your products represented at the event! Hope to see you next year, Joe Meno Event Coordinator, BrickFest 06 (18 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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