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(...) The public attendance factor is an interesting one. To me, it matters not much. Why? Well, I get to do public shows all the time. I did like one thing about this years public time at BrickFest, the public time included the brick bazaar, and (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Huge Fabuland display at Brickfest
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A very reliable source mentioned in an email that there was a "huge Fabuland Display at Brickfest this year. Wahoo!!! This sent me on a search at Brickshelf to see if anyone had taken some pictures of it. Thank you, Mark Sandlin for these pictures! (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.fabuland)
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(...) Speaking as someone who lives in the Snow Belt, I'd be much happier heading off to a place where I could wear shorts in February. It may not be bad, but it's not like getting a nice dose of Summer in the middle of the Winteriest month of all. (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Sure. Actually, this points out a common feature of roving conventions. There are usually bids to host, and a committee and/or process to select bids (WorldCon bids are voted on by the attendees). This process that allows evaluation of bids (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Isn't the Olympics really a roving convention of sorts? Mark (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) It's certainly true that local interest helps, but it is not necessary. In fact, a brick con in Portland might be what is necessary to spark a LUG. I'm not convinced weather is that important (DC in the summer is horrid...). (...) I'll let (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Who cares what the weather is? Well, at least so long as it isn't weather that makes travel hard. Portland in February is really not so bad. Roving conventions actually do quite well. True, their attendance varies very much depending on who is (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Starting with a disclaimer--I've never been to a convention (heck, I rarely get to a LUG meeting) and between job and family obligations probably won't be running off to one soon, so my opinion is pretty disinterested here. That aside, I'm a (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I never made that assuption. There's always some level of interest. I'm pointing out that the level of interest seems to be a tad bit higher some 1049 miles to the south (thanks Mapquest). People will flock to wherever the event is located, (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I've got the same fear. (...) This statement could well be the single most important item in this entire thread. (...) Very true. Even though GenCon showed us that if you make an event large enough and command enough media attention, you can (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) It is true that PNLTC is a train club, however, one should not assume there is no non-train interest in the area. I will be running the gaming component of BrickFest PDX, and will be bringing much pirate stuff for use in Evil Stevie's Pirate (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Which is why I've backed off and stopped the pitbull stance I was using this weekend. :) (...) I've got no problems with this, I'd just like the veil of secrecy lifted. This isn't a Lego product unveiling afterall. Just realize that the way (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I wouldn't be surprised if many BAYLUG, LUGOLA, BAYLTC, SCTLC or San Diego's upcoming LUG joined in to, but I still stand by my original statement as being factually correct: There are no LUGs in the Portland area. I'm well aware of PNLTC - I (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) I agree, and second the request. (snipping a bunch of stuff I really could comment on, and very well may later after I've talked to Steve and others myself ...) (...) Yes, absolutely. I'll probably comment more on all of the above once we've (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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On 19.45 8/11/2003 +0000, Grand Admiral wrote (...) Best was when Larry was on stage and mentioned that the train table needed more space... echoes of 'space!' all around the hall while Larry busily tries to think of a synonym to use :-) --- wubwub (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) The general consensus at our last SEALUG meeting was that we would continue NWBC in our October time slot regardless of where "Brickfest West" is located that year. (...) I realize we were probably annoying the heck out of everyone else all (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) I'm not really party to any of the other arguments, but this statement is factually incorrect. There are quite a few PNLTC members in the PDX area, and another PNLTC contingent and SEALUG are only 3 hours north (in Seattle, obviously). You can (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: Thank You Margaret Keys
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(...) And an extra special thanks to Margaret who came to pick me up at 1:30 AM after my flight was delayed 3 hours because the plane needed new windshield wipers (guess they can't just pull into a Walmart... they had to fly them into Phoenix from (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Just heard it this morning. It's in audio (Real or Windows Media player). Just scroll down the page and look for the title "Morning Edition Returns: Building Blocks" (URL) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Re: Thank You Margaret Keys
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(...) Thank you, Margaret! We all really appreciate it. Hope to see you at the next one. Best regards, TJ Avery (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
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