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(...) Peanut Butter eXtreme - A local sandwich... --- wubwub aka stephen f roberts wildbrick.com - Jain's Guide : Promoting more than just the MOC (21 years ago, 9-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) PBX are the call letters for the Portand Oregon airport. Adr. (21 years ago, 9-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Thanks Lar, but, ummmm, anyone care to explain what PDX stands for? Primary Door eXpropriator? A new enhanced document standard? Anyone? ROSCO (21 years ago, 9-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Correction, that was the internal code name! Here is more detail: As most of you know, BricksWest was held in mid February in both 2002 and 2003... unfortunately BricksWest will not be able to continue next year. Rather than lose momentum, (...) (21 years ago, 9-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Steve Barile announced LFPDX 2004 to be held in Portland, Oregon the weekend of 14 February 2004, it will be at the new Oregon Convention Center. Leading names in our community will all be participating. We will have over 6000 square feet of space. (...) (21 years ago, 9-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Rob Hendrix, container coordinator (container swap has been completed) The BrickFest 2003 commemorative container is available to clubs to purchase at 3 USD for the first, and 5 for additional ones. At that point the remaining containers will (...) (21 years ago, 9-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Brickcast is up as of 18:00 hours Larry, Thanks for Your Quick Typing Skills... Send our best wishes, -John Rudy LUCNY Member (21 years ago, 9-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Steve Bliss announced on behalf of ldraw.org the new LSC has begun activities... three were able to be present, which may be the most that will ever be present in one place at one itme Michel Lachman Jacob Sparre Anderson Steve Bliss (present) (...) (21 years ago, 9-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Announcements of General Interest that are made at the saturday session will be posted as a reply to here, network connectivity willing.... (21 years ago, 9-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Go to <www.fbtb.net> Bruce (21 years ago, 9-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Pics for Friday are up now too!!!! Wish you were here!! (URL) On! Mike (21 years ago, 9-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Anyone have pictures of this up yet? (21 years ago, 9-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I was able to talk my way into using a computer with both a T-1 connection and a working sound card (oddly enough, this is a hard combination to come by where I work.) It wasn't perfect -- but it got the information across and was most appreciated. (...) (21 years ago, 9-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Here we go in the proper NG. Calum (21 years ago, 9-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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The unveiling A cloud city star wars play set... there is a different hairdo for leia. It has a landing platform for your stuff. lots of modularity... chamber where Luke battles Vader... there also is a thing that flings Luke... then let him dangle (...) (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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?: Little Armory... what do you think of that? A: personally no issue. as long as they are not marketed as official lego elements... official answer is it's a question for the legal dept - cut - ?: if you are an employee do you get free sets or just (...) (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) ?: can I elaborate on the half sections of track that appear on the pics? A: Jake: I sent a note to the train designer and he said it was a photoshop error ?: the girl question ... Clickits are in competition with? Mattel Ello what is the (...) (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) ?: More DK Kid's readers series? A: no plans that are known. ?: about the 8466... why was it unloaded so soon at S@H... the big 4x4 offroader was dumped early. What is the future of large sets A: If we are marking it down, that means it's not (...) (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) ?: Thanks for RoadShow and, Please bring back 3033 A: It wasn't well recieved by retailers. We can't force product. ?: more town A: yes, we hear you. We understand that people have to sleep and eat and shop ?: more classic space??? A: we never (...) (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Try inviting yourself to the chat now if you want to ask questions. BF2003 keynote (WITHOUT the underscore) Here is some more stuff comments: The roadshow has turned around internal perceptions. Previously there were some people that wondered how (...) (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Try inviting yourself to the chat now if you want to ask questions. BF2003_keynote (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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The decision was made to allocate all the ethernet ports available to the webcam/windows media stream and I don't have a port available to me... that means it's not working on AIM but do send me emails, I will try my best. Here's what was said so (...) (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Sorry for the extremely short notice on this but... if you would like to try to have me ask a question on your behalf, email me or join this chat on AIM: BF2003_keynote (If you have added yourself as a nickname on AIM you can self invite) I am on a (...) (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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In lugnet.events.brickfest, Calum Tsang wrote: Hi folks, We're ready to go: (URL) will begin 5:30PM Eastern, but please check out the connection. Enjoy! Calum (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Due to family events and vacations, my family will not be able to make it to BrickFest this year. I'm hoping to get to my first BrickFest next year. I look forward to the pictures and transcripts and I'm sure that everybody will have a fantastic (...) (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Thanks for the salt in the wound! :) You all have a blast you hear! (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Greetings from Brickfest!!!! Some Pics from Thursday night's Set-up can be found here: (URL) to come!!!! Play On. MichaelHarrod (21 years ago, 8-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I'm in Minnesotta for a couple weeks -- it's my mother's 60th birthday and it's the only time that the whole family could get together...unfortunate for my BrickFest attendance. Internet access her is limited but I can send and receive e-mail (...) (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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That is pretty cool, but did this have to be in the proprietary Windows Media Player format? Ah well. I'll wait for the text transcript. I'm probably going to be working during the keynote anyway and it would be hard to explain it to my co-workers. (...) (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Now even the admins have left the building... *sniff* Dave K -lonely in LUGNETland (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I'm on my way to the fest, so LUGNET administration might not respond to querries right away. I'm back home Wed. -Suz LUGNET Admin (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Well, I'm too late now anyways. (rats!) No time left. Gotta go to BF. I'll have to save the fuel-cell-powered DUPLO trainset for next year. ;-) -Suz (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Doing okay here from New York. The rest of the LUCNY delegation has left a few hours ago and I am one hour behind my schedule already. Hope to arrive at GMU by 7 PM Thursday. I have found that clothes NOT packed in luggage (no space for it) (...) (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) <snip> Cool, Eric. I'll tell Anthony the good news when I see him this morning on the plane :-) Lookin' forward to meeting you at the 'fest! -TJ (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(URL) Crossing of Foul Utterence> (URL) Legend has it - A Mysterious Object was cast from the sky - where it smashed near this stream - The Object was placed at a Tower Crossing - It is now taken over by Creatures of the Night. (4 URLs) The Object (...) (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) --Anthony (URL) The Kingdom of Ikros> Good Luck, because I'm uploading my Castle MOC right now! Dare met, Challange Completed. I will present my coaster for the placement of a Fine Beverage. (URL) CoFU> (2 URLs) heh...thanks for the "mild (...) (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Well, I just finished my final MOC for the show. and boy, am I pooped. Funny thing is, I already have ideas for next year. Joe Meno (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) What, your stuff is packed already? I still have an entire module to build. But then again you're leaving pretty soon. Have a safe flight! (not that you'll read this in time). I look forward to your monstrous creations. ;-) -Andrew PS - Am I (...) (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) What the.....you bring clothes? That would take up valuable LEGO room. Total Fest newbie. ;D (URL) j o n (URL) zemi.net> (URL) the-shipyard> (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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Well Folks, this is the last you'll hear from me till Sunday night. I'm off to go for my first time at Brickfest! My MOCs are packed, and my clothes are... well... getting packed. And I'm leaving for the airport in less than 7 hours. I'm bringing (...) (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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So are you TRYING to tempt us into highjacking your van? : ) (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I just wanted to post to say that I made it to Arlington! I'm typing this at an internet booth in the Ballston Common Mall and I'm getting pretty excited. Unfortunately I've not been able to check all of my email accounts (it's like having your (...) (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Well, its their fault for not making the fest! let them drool on the screens while we drool on the real model! :-) --- wubwub aka stephen f roberts wildbrick.com - Jain's Guide : Promoting more than just the MOC (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) /home/wubwub/public_...st/moc.php (...) Seems to be behaving now. Just for safetys sake, I refreshed all the code to make sure. (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I've been working on TrackDraw, a replacement for Track Designer, for six months or so. I'll talk about it at BrickFest on Saturday. You can read a little about it, and see the BrickFest PowerPoint slides here: (URL) not ready to release the program (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.cad.dev) !
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When I click on "Show MOC cards", I get a PHP error: Call to undefined function: pdf_new() in /home/wubwub/public_...st/moc.php on line 24 It worked before, so it shouldn't be hard to fix. --Bram (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Yup, After a very successful trial-run last year, a BIGger'n'BADder coin-op machine will be dishing out the EXTRA-SUPER, very special yum-yums from LUGNET and the BrickFest 2003 folks. It will appear Saturday morning (not sure where yet). BF (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Hi all! Super-cool, heavy-duty LUGNET t-shirts, like last year's, are going w/me to VA. Read about them here: (URL) year I won't be at the BF registration area. So see me if you'd like one, or two, or three (!) and I'll get them from storage at the (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) No! Not at all! I was joking. Really! I know as much as you do about anything Lego is about to do--ie. nothing. I was kidding. Every year Brad pulls a Steve Jobs and introduces a new product-last BrickFest, he unveiled the James Mathis Santa (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) So what if your MOC is of interest to Mecha/Technic/Mindstorms fans? Sorry, had to ask the stupid question ;-) (not expecting a serious response :-) (...) Ok, a little late notice, but we'll see ;-) Thanks! -TJ (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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In lugnet.events.brickfest, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) Is this real? Is LEGO going to produce Star Trek models now? How cool, now if only they could aquire the Lord of the Rings license! Jeramy (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) There are two rooms because we needed one in which presentations can be given (246) and one in which we can install computers and act as an ante-room for 329 for competitions (331). So; If you have Technic/Mindstorms competitions type MOCs (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Please forgive my ignorance if this subject has been covered before, but what is the difference (for Technic) between room 246 "Mecha and Technic" and room 331 "Technic"? The current Events schedule lists these rooms. Will room 246 be THE room for (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I can second this info. The PA turnpike is shorter, distance-wise. But I-68 is more scenic (read: hilly). I like the scenery, but the hills play havoc with cruise control so I'm not sure I was able to gain any time savings with faster driving. (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Hi folks, (URL) Friday we're going to attempt a very experimental (read, unprofessional) live broadcast of the BrickFest 2003 Keynote Address from Lego Direct SVP Brad Justus. This will be a live video and audio streaming webcast. This will allow (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general) !
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Lets see just how much stuff we can fit in the minivan.... (URL) leave in the morning, see everyone soon! Troy (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Wanted to buy: 1 - 4.5v motor Thanks, Rob (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Adrian, Yahoo Maps show the route at slightly under 40 miles longer, diverging in Fernway, PA, going to Morgantown, VA, and picking up I-68. The real time savings to me is avoiding the PA TPK, and the traffic encountered everytime on it (for (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Larry, I use I-79 to get from I-68 to I-70. It runs north-south, just west of Pittsburgh. To be honest, I've never been to Michigan or Cleveland that way; I take it on trips to central Indiana, and I have a friend who uses the route to get to (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Hrm. Mapquest.com shows the route down into WV and along I-68 starting from Cleveland is 70 miles longer than taking I-70 straight through. Is it really faster? That's quite impressive if so. Adrian (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Apologies if this is a dup, I thought I posted a reply but must have bobbled it. I knew you were bringing your own tables!!!! It's a good thing, it frees up GMU tables. For whatever reason it just didn't make the layout space plan... Here's a (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Interesting info! I am coming from Grand Rapids MI, via the Ohio Turnpike so where should I cut over to I 68 if I choose to do that? Thanks for sharing this tidbit (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I think thats where they have me and the Rail Racers track set up, so you might actually have to set up in the bathroom. jt (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Roger that! In particular the peninsula connecting MichLTC to the rest of the oval doesn't have to be all yard, although it has 4 tracks on it there is still room for one baseplate wide buildings, and with the extra tables that LUCNY is (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I don't think there is a DDR or even an DDA. It may not work well in the main (2nd floor public area) layout... But it would be welcome in 250, the trains breakout room, there will be some tables along the edge if all goes according to plan. (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Announcing my first custom kit, the Spiderbike
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Going on sale at Brickfest this year is my first foray into custom kit design, the (URL) SpiderBike>. There will be a batch of 10 of these being sold by Troy Cefaratti at the event at a cost of $45 each. Each kit contains 141 pieces and CD-ROM (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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Um, so... where might I display my, um, unusual DUPLO train setup? Is "D" banned from the "real" train area? It's not huge. Is there a designated DUPLO room/area? ..the hallway near the bathrooms? :-) Oh, and uh, can I enter the trains competition (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: OBEY GRAVITY! (It's the law) I got Dared again
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(...) I can't take that! After I fill out the submission form for the Increadible Video that I just laboured to make, I'll whip up the Castle Master 3000 Impenetrable Fortress of Maha-Doom! Bring extra chicks with Palm fronds, I'll need em.... And (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Hi all, For those driving from Indiana/Ohio/Western PA, I've found that skipping I-70 in PA (The Pennslvania Turnpike) makes for a better drive. I live in the DC region, and I take I-68 through Western Maryland instead when heading to the Midwest. (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I just found one in a closet! Christina Hitchcock BrickFest (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Hey folks, If anyone's bringing a photo tripod to BrickFest, could you let me know? I'd like to borrow it for the keynote address. Calum (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Thanks, that should do fine! Unless it eats a lot of CPU. But we should try it anyways, I'm sure it'll work just fine anyways. We're taking it down I79 and 70 into Washington unfortunately. If you can make it, bring it along, but if not, don't (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I've got a USB adapter (Dazzle Video Creator 80 (URL) and the rest of the stuff on your list. Let me know if that'll work for your needs. I'm debating on going for Friday. What route are you taking to DC? I'm off of I83 in York, PA. -Rob. (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I'm on my way. Have a few stops at relatives' and future in-laws' places on the way, but we will be leaving home almost as soon as I finish writing this. Can't wait to meet you all! -Hendo (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Likewise, LUCNY will be bringing 2 or 3 additional tables that are NOT shown on the latest layout map. These can be set up as needed--and I hope they are needed! I wanna see lots of LEGO creations! Just because you are not a member of a club (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) There will be room on the NGLTC tables, I'm only bringing about 4-5 buildings and 9 tables, so there is plenty of room for other peoples MOCs. jt (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Will there be room for individual buildings? I was planning on bringing a small train station (16x40 stud footprint), however, if there won't really be room for it, I'll bring another pirate ship or two :-) Frank (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Quoting Calum Tsang <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca>: (...) I beleive NELUG has 8 or 9 attending, a couple more if you count people on our list that don't show up regularly. Most of us will be arriving Thursday evening. I'm guessing that WAMALUG/LTC will (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) JeffVW's so excited that he gave himself two extra days to get down there in one piece :) rtlToronto Car 2 is leaving Thursday morning. Bringing the rtlToronto contigent up to 8. Add Steve Hassenplug and Doug Carlson (who, even not from (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Actually, NELUG will be bringing our own tables. The base table should be between 29" and 30" and the next tier up will be 39" to 40." I suppose if we can use the GMU table for the base table, we can try that, but we're still bringing our own (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: OBEY GRAVITY! (It's the law) I got Dared again
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(...) And I'm looking forward to sitting on a lounge chair, sipping a Pina Colada, fanned by palm-leaf wielding island girls, listening to Jimmy Buffet, while Eric Sophie entertains me by dancing around in a giant chicken outfit for not building a (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Call for Group Layout at BrickFest™ 2003
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(...) Unfortunately it is possibly not to be. MSLTC's layout may not accomodate it. I've given you a local loop all your own though if that's OK. If not, we can leave it out, no big deal. (...) Nope! (grin) In other news, NELUG has indicated they (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | BrickFest, here we come!
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Only 2 days to Brickfest! The event will be great, and with a possibility of a live simulcast of Brad's Keynote address, as well as the lego webcams through out the fest, it’s going to be the best fest EVER! Jeff VW 3 members of rtlToronto and (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: OBEY GRAVITY! (It's the law) I got Dared again
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As co-moderator of Lugnet.Castle, I volunteer to be guest (and impartial) judge on the matter. Also since I am also live in Canada, I can taste the refreshments!! Oh Yeah!!! Actually, I am looking forward in seeing Anthony Sava's dragon up close and (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Needed: Someone with a video camera and/or PCI capture card at BrickFest 2003
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Hi folks, Here's another request. I recently (okay, about five minutes ago) discovered WindowsMedia Encoder allows for live multisource switching. (dear to my multicamera directing heart, Bill!) If you have an extra PCI video capture card, (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Needed: NT Servers and fast connections
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Hi guys, I'm looking for additional servers for a BrickFest live broadcast. Basically you need to have: -A relatively fast machine with NT4/Windows2000 Server that can be installed, modified, then blown away and reformatted after August 8th. -Fast (...) (21 years ago, 5-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Parts Wanted
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(...) Looking to buy: - 1x1 Tiles in White, Grey, Dk Grey, Black, Brown, Tan - 1x3x1 white "POLICE" doors (1 right, 1 left) - Castle figs (Crusader, Black Falcon, Forestman, Wolfpack, Dragon Master Logos, preferably soldiers, probably won't buy (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I MUST HAVE this minifig. (URL) It's in the new Grand Central Station set. -Grand Admiral and Keeper of Fleebnorks (URL) "Adopt a fleebnork. They're DYING!" -Sally Struthers (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) OK here is my list... I need the following: Green super bricks 8x8, 8x16, 4x12, etc Green plates - all sizes Lt and Dk gray plates - all sizes Lt gray tile New color bricks - for different buildings Newer minifigs, children head/torso and (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: OBEY GRAVITY! (It's the law) I got Dared again
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(...) I thought I tasted something watered down..... Jeff VW (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I can never come up with solid lists of parts I want, however, a couple parts on my high wants list: Yellow 1x4 tile with hinges: (URL) plate with towball in any color but black: (URL) desirous of yellow and blue. Frank (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest Pirate Game
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An independent update... Nik really had a blast at the mini ESPG that Jason ran on Saturday at the MichLUG meeting, and he's been building stuff like mad. We sorted that big bin of random parts that we had at GenCon and we will be bringing stuff to (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Bad dog! (...) I have never come close to using class 7 ships in the game. I would like to at some point, but it's unlikely. More on this below. Additionally, class 8 doesn't have a standard record sheet for it. (...) Remember a class 2 ship (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: OBEY GRAVITY! (It's the law) I got Dared again
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(...) Ok dat be coo. Visit for tea. (...) Hold on, I gotta go take care of Travis Kunce first. (URL) you Courtney and Travis, I can't drink that much! LOL! My "Tab" is *soooo paid for at BF03. Buy my buddy JV Winden a round while your at it! Can you (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Details on Presentations
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(...) I can't speak to that one but I believe efforts will be taken to make the powerpoints available on some site, to be announced later. All the train ones will probably be on the ILTCO site as well, although they are not there yet, as I don't (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | North Carolina Roll Call!
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Hi all, Who's attending Brickfest this year from North Carolina? Anyone interested in getting together during the Fest to chat? If so reply here! Joe Meno NCLUG Press Officer:) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Pipe Racers participants?
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Hi folks, It's less than a week to BrickFest2003. I was wondering how many participants we might have for the Pipe Racers event: (URL) know a couple of guys from Toronto are bringing down Racers, are there any from the States? Don't make me drive (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.technic)
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| | Details on Presentations
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Hi, I've just had a look at the BrickFest website but being stuck in Tasmania, Australia I have no chance of getting to BrickFest. Will a run down of the different presentations be provided after BrickFest is over? I'm particularly interested in the (...) (21 years ago, 4-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: 14 days to go! Where is everyone staying?
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Name: Jeff Van Winden Lug/Company: rtlToronto Hotel: Days Inn (Arlington) Arivial/Departure date: August 5th - 11th Name: Tim Courtney Lug/Company: LDraw.org, NILTC Hotel: Hilton Arlington & Towers Arivial/Departure date: August 7th - 11th Name: (...) (21 years ago, 3-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | McFender & Droid
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In response to my previous issue of having incomplete interiors in the Moonbases I am bringing to BF, I introduce... McFender & Droid Contracting: Specializing in Modular Lunar Construction. Good old Isaac "Ike" McFender and his replicant Junior (...) (21 years ago, 3-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space)
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