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(...) I agree it is non-central, but like you said, there is a big Lego event there every day, that is what makes it a great location. I know there were alot of Lugnetters out in Carlsbad not to long ago, but I think there is more than enough locals (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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In lugnet.events, Matthew Gerber writes: we could try to hold ALL of the events at (...) Sorry - Hate is a strong word, but I think I definitely hate this idea. I much prefer the idea of quarterly events. Are there no Midwesterners interested in (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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I DON'T like the idea. If we're going to have BrickFests all over, it would be nice if we can try to get Brad to show at each one (in person, not vidconf), and that won't happen with them happening at once. Besides, I might want to attend a PacNW (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Which is better for WA - Apr or Oct? Is it still cold in April in Seattle? (...) Hehe - NOT a problem. Carlsbad is very near the Mexico border - there's no such thing as winter down there. -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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Matt, FYI, we're not 8 hours north of Carlsbad ;-) Not if you drive like any typical Californian once you get on I5, that is ;-) I can make it from Sunnyvale to Carlsbad in 6 hours flat, and that's not really rushing it at all. Personally, I'd be (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) The family and I just went for a walk, and as I thought about this idea, the more the idea grew on me. I love this idea! I think that this is the neatest way to go. Can you imagine? All LUGNET members, all LUG members, all AFOL at BrickFest at (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Yup. :) I'm willing to drive farther than most people I know - and something that's even as far as Seattle or Portland would be OK for me, but farther down the coast, and we're getting into "more time driving than festing" territory. I'd (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Or with the weather issues folks have brought up, would fall or spring be better for PNW, leaving winter for SoCal/Central Coast? If two events evolve out of this (likely, I think), I'd still want to spread them out by quarters to 1) make it (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Canada (...) You're really running with this, aren't you Matt :-) My preference would be for a Pacific Northwest fest (BrickNorthwest?) to be North in Seattle if there's going to be a South in California one as well. People driving from (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) 1) Portland is only 3 hours from here, so no problem. I don't hear much from any FOLs in Portland... is anyone there willing to plan something? Cuz if I plan something, I don't have to tell you where it'll be located. :^) 5) I mentioned in an (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Yes. I've begun kicking the idea around on the SEALUG mailing list. If we held it in Seattle, we'd be able to include people from BC, OR, and maybe some of the other Northwest states. We might even attract a couple of folks from the CA area. I (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Bill...I'm gonna' pick your brain here. Since you're in SF, and kinda' central to everything discussed, would you be keen on attending two west coast fests, if they were both within acceptable distance and at different times of the year? You (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Weather in January in the PNW is usually at its coldest & wettest. That's the down side. But logically, it makes sense. (...) Portland is great - I live in the SF bay area, and it's totally within reach. And Portland is such a great city. Not (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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Definitely. I'm with my fellow Canucks and prefer a location farther north like Seattle. Driving/flying to southern California is time consuming and costly. And I agree that January would be a better time. ~Adam (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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More ideas: -Public day(s): certain day(s)/hours to allow the public access to an 'expo' type atmosphere. Historical sets, MOCs, etc. (more below) -Public sessions for, say, Robotics, LCAD...advertise to local schools (elementary-college) to come (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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To All, I think the regional brickfests would be good, te ones who travel a lot would be able to go to most of them, and some of us who can't can still go to the local ones. i think the various LUGS can charter a bus or perhaps carpool to them or (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) I think these are some good points too. I like the idea of opening up Canada for a PACNW Fest. Mark? You seem to be logical point man for this...what do you think? Interested? I'd love to see one done in a different quarter, giving us all 3 (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) I was kidding! I know no one who actually *wants* to come to North Dakota, but somehow people just don't seem to leave. It's like a trap or something - I know I never intended to stay... now it looks like me and my family are lifers. ~~Tanya (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) I think everyone is leaning towards January, or even February...still 6 months from BrickFest DC. I'd be happy with that. (...) Oh sure...you can get in touch with Kevin for that one...he'll be arranging all of the nation/world-wide events! (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) OK, Kev, but YOU'LL have to arrange and run all of those...I'm pushing it offering to do one on the West Coast! 8?) Matt (25 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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