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(...) Eric, What corner of the U.S. is VA in? If you really wanted a corner, Atlanta would be the place, and we have not one but two LEGO stores....of course I'm just messing with you since there is no way I would put myself though what the (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Hmm, looking at my trusty map, and considering the NE corner of the US as Boston and the SE corner as Orlando (taking places that have known centers of AFOLdom), then DC is closer to the NE corner. Let's see how the quarters of the year stack (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Indeed, and just like Christina said, "Don't expect that next year's fest will be held in Wa. DC , althought that's what they (we) are shooting for." Having alternatives like the advantages Altlanta has is a good thing to remember. Plus as a (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Hey ya, that's the idea! Assuming we could ever get there, beacuse in the years to come it would be a great thing. But no so much as to...and I quote what was so well put before, " We don't want to risk insignifigance through Dillusion..." (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.glug, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.org.us.lucny, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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| | Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) OK I going to add fuel to the fire... (...) I with you here... April-May hotel/airfare rates are high for spring break Orlando area, but I bet Nov-Dec is not much better. All in all it's Orlando with rooms-o-plenty, always a good deal! (...) (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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(...) It should be noted that is Thanksgiving weekend. (...) I'd be there -- providing it wasn't on Thanksgiving weekend. (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? And Greater Mid West Area (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) Right on, that's cool. (...) See that! The guys in Florida Rock! I met people from Florida at Brick Fest, I say to you guys! Make it happen! Florida has many great things to offer. That's what is so great about America. Not to sound elitest, (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug, lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.org.us.tennlug)
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(...) Hey ya, if ever something like that were to happen the dates would have to chosen carefully, good news is if you have family in Florida you could vacation for the Holidays to see your relatives and then swing on by the Lego Event and Party (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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(...) They do maintain two offices in NYC. The online portion of LD is located in downtown Manhattan, and the Toy Fair showroom is in midtown. They kinda have to rent that space year round so it's available during the TF season (and the bricks (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? And Greater Mid West Area (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) Eric & All - I just want to clear up that BrickFest(tm) is a trademark of Brick Events, LLC. They're keen on not seeing their trademark diluted, and rightfully so - since they've put in an incredible amount of effort over the past four years (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? And Greater Mid West Area (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) OMG - Please oh please tell me we are not going to go down this road again. This is something that really irks me in such a major way its not even close to being funny. We are *very* aware of the (tm) and nobody is trying to hurt anybody, (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? And Greater Mid West Area (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) Not to disparage anyone, but I feel that part of the character of a Con comes from having a unique name. I know with RPG/Comic Cons there's GenCon and GenCon UK, and there's San Diego Comic-Con and Motor City Comic-Con, but think of how boring (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? And Greater Mid West Area (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) The only reason I mentioned it is I noted the way Eric was referencing generic LEGO fan events as "BrickFest," and I had noted the quote below from this post: (URL) I think every event should be called Brick Fest. Then sling the name of the (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events)
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Yes. Brickfest being over, you could have Lunch, or Dinner, or Snack, and so forth. I guess this Portland one is a second Brickfest. (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events)
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In response to what Robin wrote, but taken away because its general to his post. I think a Lego Fest in Orlando in October or early September is perfect. Unfortunately, rates go up in November and December in preparation for family travel from cold (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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(...) On the other hand, for me, Thanksgiving weekend would make it easier. Why? Well, my mom snowbirds in St. Pete. It would be pretty easy for me to get anywhere in the Tampa bay area, and combine the trip with TG day with my mom. If this is (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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(...) I will actually be in Orlando that week but will be heading back up to Amelia Island for turkey with the inlaws on the 27th. So I doubt I could turn around and drive back down for the weekend. These holidays are tricky, for example Brickfest (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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(...) This is certainly the model I'm hoping for. Though, I'm biased since it would mean having a Brickevent practically in my own backyard. (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) What if it was on the weekend of Nov 22-23? Here is a event plan (just for fun)... (URL) say your coming down to eat with the folks on Thanksgiving. Here is one way it could go down... 1- Drive down Friday 2- Go to the event Saturday (maybe (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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(...) Hmm, that would be harder for me to do :-) That would take 4 vacation days (fly Friday, take off Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). Frank (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) Ooh, ooh! I would. I might even be able to nudge my parents into letting me. (I'm Jacksonville-based.) I guess I could start the bare bones of a Space exhibit. :) I believe another Northen-based AFOL- Lenny Hoffman- also exists up here, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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(...) Ya, an event in the south would be attended by me. BRICKSOUTH...mmmm. Free grits for all attendees. (URL) Admiral Giddens <>< (URL) space. (21 years ago, 21-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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(...) If Giddens is coming then I KNOW I'm going to go, even if it means crawling there on my hands. -JHK (21 years ago, 22-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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(...) I've just realized that I cannot make it on the 23, so I can't make that weekend either. :( -JHK (21 years ago, 31-Aug-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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| | Re: Florida AFoL Fest? (was: West Coast Brick Fest - concerns and hopes)
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(...) let me throw my voice into the mix: I'm a florida guy (Tallahassee, to be specific) - and I think an OrlandoFest would be AWESOME!! I'd totally be willing to do anything I could to make something like this happen. My gramma lives in Orlando, (...) (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug, FTX)
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