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(...) I'm just curious: what leads you to think that this type of information should be public knowledge? It's as if you believe that fest organizers are somehow obligated to account for every penny to the GP, and AFOLs in particular. Do you suspect (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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Since I just (URL) asked this question> about BrickFest PDX 2007... Can the organizers of BrickWorld 2007 tell us who (if anyone) will be profiting from this year’s event? I noticed (URL) this statement> from a few months back: None of the event or (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickworld Announcement - Area Attractions and Food
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(...) major snipage! (...) Well pointed out Brickworld team! I would like to add that in addition to the long list above there is sooo much more. ILLINOIS railroad museum-- (URL) This is literally one of the top 5 railroad museums in the United (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld)
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<<https://registrati...Logo.png>> Do you have an NLSO (non-Lego significant other)? Do you have kids that need more to do than look at Lego over a warm summer weekend? Do you want to attend Brickworld, but are afraid you might be trapped at a hotel, (...) (19 years ago, 14-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, FTX) !!
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hey, i found this a little while ago and it's just so cool i had to share. on the brickworld web site directly over the list of particapants is a link to a map: <<https://registrati.../map.jpg>> this map which shows the number of particapants by (...) (19 years ago, 1-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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| | Brickworld Team Announcement
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<<https://registrati...Logo.png>> The Brickworld Team has grown over the last couple months. We are pleased to announce the involvement of nineteen (19) fellow AFOLs (okay - there is one AFOL mother and a couple NLSOs) in the Brickworld Team. All (...) (19 years ago, 15-Feb-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX) !!
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(...) Your point about the price per day is well taken. The last fest I was able to attend was 2.5 days, with the first half-day being mostly set-up. (...) This is true. The move to hotel/convention center for fests is an excellent one. (...) Ah, (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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In lugnet.events.brickworld, Aaron M. Sneary wrote: big snippage (...) end big snippage The cost seems very minor in regards to everything that is offered! Where else could you spend 4 days straight building/playing/talking about Lego for only $15 (...) (19 years ago, 17-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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| | Brickworld Announcement - Harry S. Truman To Be Displayed
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(URL) HARRY S. TRUMAN TO BE DISPLAYED AT BRICKWORLD The Brickworld Team is proud to announce that the U.S. Navy is delivering a model of the Harry S. Truman Aircraft Carrier (CVN-75) from Germany to Chicago for display at Brickworld. The model was (...) (19 years ago, 15-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX) !!
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(...) Sorry, I was making a rough estimation on AFOL cons in general. I'm glad that you guys are thinking along those lines, and willing to allay those concerns. (...) Oh, goodness, I wasn't suggesting that at all. Of course that would be (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickworld Info (was BrickFest 2007)
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I for one am looking forward to Brick World. I am opening the toy museum featurning LEGO in 2007. I am going to use that venue as a opening blow out. I was hoping for Brick Fest, but I cannot see anyone coming from the west coast to see my little (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) I didn't mean to take it out of context. I was simply pointing it out as my point of concern. And it did come first in the sentence, which could be read as suggesting importance. And I appreciate you reiterating to me and the crowd the (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) i would have to agree with the above. chicago winters are unpredictable. living in chicago i know this first hand. depending on how bad it is people just don't go out durring winter weather unless they apsolutly must. the event is also planned (...) (19 years ago, 13-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld)
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(...) Agreed - I'll miss a really weird, wonderful mix of LEGO and SF/Fantasy. Off the cuff, can anyone else thing of other such "crossover" events for LEGO and SF/Fantasy conventions? (...) Cersei. And I'm sure she picked that handle for a reason. (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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Ahhhhhh, but on the other hand, there are only two seasons in Chicago: 1. Winter 2. Construction So I wouldn't count on there not being problems with the weather. ;) (19 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld)
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Ahhhhhh, but on the other hand, there are only two seasons in Chicago: 1. Winter 2. Construction So I wouldn't count on there not being problems with the weather. ;) (19 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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John, I have to respectfully disagree with you on one point... holding the Brickworld fest in winter. I live in Michigan, which like all the midwest states can have a great "El Nino" winter like this one, where it has rarely snowed or even gone (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickworld Info (was BrickFest 2007)
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John - We appreciate you sharing your sentiments and input. We look forward to seeing you in June!! Best Regards, Bryan and Adam (19 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) I don't accept your apologize, Bryan, because I believe that you have nothing for which you should be apologizing. And I just want to be clear: it wasn't my intention to express "negativity" at all. My only desire is help make BW a more (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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(...) Thanks for the history, Jon! I got the chicagohouseofbricks domain handed to me when I coordinated Hob 2006, but to be honest, I'm leaving it alone. Concerning the Chicago thing, it ultimately fell through. No worries. Looking forward to (...) (19 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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