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(...) Any idea which hotel is which? (if you We're coming up Thursday but not staying at the Hilton due to the higher rate there Thursday night. Chris <>< (21 years ago, 21-Apr-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.people)
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(...) I will second that! First-timer at BF, and would enjoy viewing the Neb first hand. That's me... :) -H. (21 years ago, 17-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I've been getting a few questions about hotels near the event location. For those of you that will be attending BrickFest for the first time, the BrickFest event is held at the George Mason University - Arlington Campus. The closest hotels to GMU (...) (21 years ago, 16-Apr-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.people)
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| | Re: whats going on with our BF-MB plans? (was Re: Anyone going to Brickfest?)
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<snip> (...) I, for one, haven't ever been to a Brickfest, am planning to attend this one, and would *LOVE* to see the Nebuchadnezzar in person. Staring at pictures on the internet just doesn't do it justice. also, I'm planning a moonbase module to (...) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) space to transport, the mountain that I'd discussed at Brickfest last year. I'd still like to do it, but I have so many other projects I'm already planning on bringing along that the Jeep is going to be stuffed. Bram may have to ride on the (...) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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"Nick Kappatos" <nkappatos@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HD3vD3.1CCs@lugnet.com... (...) two (...) on (...) Well, we can't have a Moonbase that looks uninhabitated. The landing pads and moon-surface could use some space-crafts and small (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I was in the room, but because I suck, I have no completed builds, just two ideas that aren't past the drawing stage. I do remember we discussed having the base, then a wrap-around section to the landing pad area, so that cargo ships & the like (...) (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I've detailed a few things (with pictures) about my trip last year: (URL) was witness to this :-) and was there when I opened my cases and discovered the damage. -TJ (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I'll have a couple of modules in tow. Anyone bringin' any monorail stuff? I may have a PCS monorail done by then. :-) I've also got a bit o' track as well. Chris <>< (21 years ago, 10-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I still have Starbucks built, so I can bring that. You guys have to compete with this, however: (URL) Admiral (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I was really hoping to get to come to see the first BF MB, but it looks like it is not to be so :( My mother wanted to come as well, and we cancelled a student exchange trip thing to Britain in favor of BF, but now it looks like we won't get to go (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Yes! As implied earlier this thread, I intend to bring my Power Plant Module (offering three connections to neighbors). I hope to build at least one more Module before August. The concept I have could work with any number of connections (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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This message is open to everyone but is specifically targeted at those folks that were in the drawing room last year to develope the moonbase project. We had discussed a pretty large project for BF2k3. Adrian had plans to make a giant mountain base, (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I have flown to fests twice, and had pretty good luck transporting MOCs in checked baggage. Strangely, they don't consider a cardboard box "adequete packing" so you may want to get a trunk or other piece of "luggage". You may also want to make (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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That is correct, a parents/guardian must sign a release form and we ask that there be a registered adult onsite who will look out for the young adult. Christina Hitchcock BrickFest (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I think the age limit is those under 18 have to be escorted by adult parents /guardians. Though it varies by case to case, and up to the Brickfest Origanizers (Christine Hitchcock). (...) I am sure that there are those who are arriving by air, (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) The simple solution? Bubble wrap and a prayer :) Depending on how far you have to travel, you may be able to get away with just putting everything in individual ziploc baggies so that when (not if, when) they come apart, the pieces are (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Copied to .events.brickfest... (...) I believe John plays the violin. I do think that is great, but I am a big fan of his MOCs and hope to see them in person some day (perhaps another Fest some year, John?) As for me going to BrickFest 2003: Darn (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Are there any age requirements of Brickfest? I want to go, but I'm 17. I can probably get on the airplane to there, but I'm not sure about the hotels and getting a ride there. Are there any hotels there that only charge $20-30 a night? -- Markham (...) (21 years ago, 9-Apr-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: A call for Animation Competition Ideas for BrickFest 2003
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Hi Todd - I *strongly* suggest pre-screening entries for quality and entertainment value -- whether you do it, or have a panel of judges do it. While the humor category was excellent at BricksWest, I know from the feedback I got from many attendees (...) (21 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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