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(...) Hey Jude, I've been refraining from replies on this particular aspect because I am not a local, not to mention getting things put in place. I dine out at Tyson's Corner when I am in town. We'll have some info in your registration when you come (...) (18 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) I'm not sure what's available in the hotel lobby, but there are a few 24-hour places open within a 5-15 minute drive (Amphora Diner, IHOP, etc.) There are bars around, but none very walkable to the Sheraton - again, I'm not sure what's in the (...) (18 years ago, 18-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) And don't forget to register those MOCs so that we know what's coming. All of you building those enormous structures who haven't filled out cards, well, now's the time to do that! See you next week! Cyndi Bradham, castle co-coordinator (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) To answer your last question first--I am coordinating the Mosaic section. Send me an email if you have a special request or a need for something (or just respond here). I also might be able to help you out with holding your Lego afterwards but (...) (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Thanks for the description of the area. What about bars and restaurants, is there something (like IHOP) open 24 hrs in the area? Jude (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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So this is part of the module that I'm bringing to Brickfest: (URL) The rest of it's almost done. Moonbase! (URL) (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Yvonne- This year's BrickFest is located at Tysons Corner, which happily is the location of the local LEGO store and hardly a dozen miles from Dulles International. The store always gears up for BF, setting aside damaged and one of a kind (...) (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Event Program?
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Will there be an event program published online this year? I'd like to plan which presentations I can attend, etc. (Still crossing my fingers that I will be able to attend) -- Thomas Main thomasmain@charter.net (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | BrickFest Castle and Pirates Update
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BrickFest 2006 Castle and Pirates Update Are you bringing historic mocs to BrickFest? If so, they will be arranged in the Castle area layout. This will include Castle, Vikings, Pirates, Western, Roman, and likely Adventurers. If you have any (...) (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, FTX) !!
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| | BrickFest Bulletin: One WEEK left!
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(URL) ONE WEEK before BrickFest - Late Bulletins and Odds and Ends BrickFest 2006 is very close now, and there has been a lot going on - so much that I have been behind on these postings. Some great things are happening, like: Auction Items at (...) (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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Is there any more information about date/time/location? I'll be bringing a robot for this one. (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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I had a chance to visit the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner yesterday while returning from a trip to the east coast and can offer this report. The hotel is about 9 miles from the Herndon-Monroe park and ride facility which in turn is only a few (...) (18 years ago, 16-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) The wireless internet access appears to be provided by Wayport: (URL) Wayport website says that their pricing is "Single hotel connection Typically $9.95 (but may vary by location) Unlimited high-speed Net in a guestroom or common area.* Valid (...) (18 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Replying to my own post, I emailed Sheraton, and they do have wireless access for a fee in the lobby and other areas, the person didn't verify the price, but seems to remember it is $9.95/day. The Business Center has a per minute charge, but they (...) (18 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Does anyone know if there will be Internet access of any type in public areas for BF06? I don't mean in hotel rooms, as I will be staying at my parents near Dulles Airport, but they only have dialup, and I'd like to clear my mail each day at BF if (...) (18 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickBazaar Solicitation - Does anyone want to sell BrickArms?
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(...) GREAT! While I wish that you could have come, it's good to see your products represented at the event! Hope to see you next year, Joe Meno Event Coordinator, BrickFest 06 (18 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I have found a distributor for Brickfest! RJ & Kris Peterson of Bricks w/o Mortar will be selling the entire BrickArms product line from their tables at the BrickBazaar. Thanks to all that responded. I appreciate the support! ---Will Chapman • (...) (18 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Brickfest : Anyone arriving on Wednesday ?
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hi Folks, Well, my boyfriend (Peter Reid) and I are going to Brickfest for the first time. We're going to stay in the Sheraton from the Wednesday. Just wondering if anyone else is arriving a day early. I'd be interested in some advice - trying to (...) (18 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Let me know if this is not the right forum for this, but I could not find a better one. Please ask a moderator to move this to another forum if it is inappropriate for this one. Since I cannot make BrickFest this year, I was wondering if someone (...) (18 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest Bulletin: LEGO Building Challenge
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(...) Here's the award, as built by Nathan Sawaya: (2 URLs) This symbolizes the simple fact that one brick CAN make a difference. To those who have already entered, please e-mail <mailto:admin@brickjournal.com me> your address - I was informed that (...) (18 years ago, 11-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.fun, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !
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| | BrickFest 2006 - Dirty Brickster!!
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Want your shot at being a Dirty Brickster at BrickFest 2006? "Why! You. Dirty. Little.... Brickster!" Yes, it is always painful to watch as your fellow AFOL grabs that really cool, very unexpected grab bag of rare Maersk Blue bricks out of your (...) (18 years ago, 10-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX) !
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| | Is it too late to register?
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Is it too late to register for this year's Brickfest? I noticed the cutoff for pre-registration was July 25th, but I wondered if there was a possibility for late registration... Also, if late registration is possible, what is the fee? -- Thomas Main (...) (18 years ago, 10-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Enjoy BrickFest!
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Just wanted to drop a quick note and wish everyone a good time who is heading to BrickFest this year. (There is only a very very slim chance I might be around as a public viewer, but otherwise I must miss out again this year.) I can't wait to see (...) (18 years ago, 9-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.general)
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I will be scoring - not participating.... We are using a course that I already have a score for...(I will reveal it at the event).... However, I would still participate if I had another NXT, 2 motors and a light sensor....Anyone want to share with (...) (18 years ago, 8-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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Well folks, I made a simple (and somewhat silly) challenge the other day to Steve Hassenplug and Bryan Bonahoom while chatting about Line Following robots. The final outcome is another event at BrickFest this year. This event is not as formal as (...) (18 years ago, 8-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics, FTX)
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I'm interested in trying some experiments in (URL) swarm robotics>. The basic idea is that simple robots with simple programming can behave in complex ways, provided that there are 1.) a lot of them, and 2.) they can communicate locally in some (...) (18 years ago, 8-Aug-06, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.nxt, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX) !
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| | Looking for a roommate - can't add to the list on the web site
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I'm looking for someone to share my room, but I can't seem to get my room mate needed post to stick on the website. Frank (18 years ago, 7-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Which Moonbase will go to BrickFest? YOU decide!
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(...) There should be something available, but I am not sure what at this point.. Joe (18 years ago, 7-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Ted, I have a little problem, I need a bypass password from you since your store does not ship to me "technically" .. pls email me dianavirus@gmail.com .. thanks! cheers, Diana (18 years ago, 5-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) thanks Ted, thanks john .. I appreciate the reassurance .. since this is my very 1st brickfest .. and nic pic .. wow that is TED's building .. way cool! I will also be staying at the Sheraton hotel .. (who is not ..?) .. yeah will order some (...) (18 years ago, 5-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Cute idea, and I'm sure your heart is in the right place. But as a former resident of New Orleans, I wonder if the city itself should be rebuilt at all. New Orleans has been on the verge of a natural disaster involving water for 400 years, and (...) (18 years ago, 4-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) If anyone has questions about the standard or Castle moc arrangements at BrickFest, just shoot me an email. Thanks! Ben (18 years ago, 4-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Ted, What model cell phone do you have, and what carrier are you on?? I'd like to know before I place my order.... :-) Paul (18 years ago, 4-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Due to low interest, I think we'll cancel a live broadcast for this year's BrickFest. Calum (18 years ago, 3-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.people, lugnet.general)
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(...) Not for me. I'd demand a pic. (URL) Here>, Diana-- Ted's tall, dark, and handsome, just like his building;-) JOHN (18 years ago, 3-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Diana- The current 20% off sale is the only sale we've ever had at Blue 2x4 Bricks. Everything is 20% off per the usual way BrickLink does these thing. I've been to 3 BFs and have never had a problem finding someone even if we had never met (...) (18 years ago, 3-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | The Rural Medieval World
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We thought we'd try something different in the Castle room at Brickfest this year, and have a rural-themed community display. Ben has prepared a building standard for this display, see (URL) is also a thread discussing the standard on classic (...) (18 years ago, 3-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest) !!
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(...) Hi, Does your 20% sales still apply to the "already on sale" items in your store? How do I look for you at brickfest if i have placed a BL order with you? cheers, diana (18 years ago, 3-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest Bulletin: LEGO Building Challenge
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Its about time those NBA heads got some use. (18 years ago, 3-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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Here is the URL for (URL) Blue 2x4 Bricks>. -Ted. (18 years ago, 2-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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