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Hi all, I think it's important that we ensure at least some Australian representation in the LEGO Ambassadors thread so I'm starting this thread for people to nominate and second/third/whatever Australian people. If you're from one of the local (...) (17 years ago, 4-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) G'day guys I'd like to nominate Tim Gould, he is already a very active member of the community on many online sites, especially the popular "The Brother's Brick" LEGO blog, he builds in many themes & is also active in the local Brisbane (...) (17 years ago, 4-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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In lugnet.loc.au, Aaron Andrews wrote: [--snip!--] (...) [--snip!--] Agreed. I second Aaron's nomination for Tim Gould. Tim's online activity spans many themes, and he is a recognised figure not only amongst us Australians, but also amongst other (...) (17 years ago, 4-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I will add the third nomination for Tim as he has contributed a large amount to the community on a multitude of themes, Tim is a prolific builder and designer, he is continually coming up with new ideas and improvements. In particular with the (...) (17 years ago, 5-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) And I'd like to nominate Aaron Andrews, Ross Crawford and Richie Dulin (although I think he's ineligible). Aaron is active in very many places and would be a good liaison. Ross and Richie have both been active and entertaining LAs. Tim (17 years ago, 5-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I nominate Peter Parsons. (17 years ago, 5-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) Thanks Bob but no thanks I don't think the Lego community would accept me. Bob if it was meant to be joke it is in poor taste? Cheers Peter (17 years ago, 5-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) Although I didn't quite make it clear in the first post (I kind of felt it was obvious) this is for the Australian community so only Australian community members should make nominations as they are the ones affected. Thanks! Tim (17 years ago, 6-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the nomination, Tim. I believe I am eligible, as terms already served do not count towards the two consecutive term limit under the new system. Previously, selection of Ambassadors was based on a written application and I have been (...) (17 years ago, 6-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I nominate Bob Parker for honorary Australian Community Member status. Allister (17 years ago, 6-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) I would like to nominate for ambassador Peter White, Richie Dunlin and Braith Garden. Thankyou. Michael Dickinson (17 years ago, 6-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Bob Thanks for the vote from the States I appreciate it (even if it was in jest). I reckon anyone should be able to vote for anyone. Who cares about what country they are from?? Cheers Mate Peter P Member# 348 (17 years ago, 6-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) Not a joke actually. Somewhere between honestly sincere and LROYWD. Regards, :^) (17 years ago, 6-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) Thank you - I would be honoured(1)!! :blush: (1) Did I spell that correctly? :^) (17 years ago, 6-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) This is my 10cents worth and are my personal views. The Australian Lego Ambassadors need to represent of ALL the Australian AFOL. They should also not be congregated in one location or over representative of a narrow interest group. The (...) (17 years ago, 7-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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I would like to provide the third nomination for Richie. He could use another shirt. I would also like to provide a second nomination for Rosco. These gents are active in geographically diverse clubs and do LOWBTS in internet forums. Needless to say (...) (17 years ago, 7-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) After such a thoughtful and insightful analysis of the Australian Lego Community, I can only respond by nominating Gary Quinlan for the role of Queensland Ambassador. Alister (17 years ago, 7-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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In lugnet.loc.au, Michael Dickinson wrote: <snip> (...) Cheers for the nom Michael. I've been too slack lately to deserve it but I'll lift my game soon enough. Expect to see lots of great creations from the West in the coming month or so! Braith. (17 years ago, 7-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) While this is good in theory, the reality is that actually finding such people is going to be problematic. (...) I strongly disagree that the ‘most active’ groups are necessarily the train groups. The most active Australian group I know of is (...) (17 years ago, 8-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) I would like to also nominate the above 3, Rosco and Richie Dulin have done great work (and brickvention would not of been as sucessful with out there work), and I've heard good things about Aaron up north. Aaron A (17 years ago, 8-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Jeez Louise! Can you guys all learn to, like, read?! The rules are these: What should a nomination have in it? a.. Name and age of the nominee. b.. Where is the nominee from? c.. Which Group does this nominee represent? d.. Does this person consent (...) (17 years ago, 8-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) I assume you meant this as a rhetorical question... (17 years ago, 8-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) Aw, go and spoil the joke, why don't you. The frenzy of 'nominations' has been a source of much mirth. I nominate Kerry. Al (17 years ago, 9-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Good Buddy Kerry has allready informed all the right people that she does not want to be nominated and if you read the rules again you should have asked her first before you published your big words!! As for "Mirth" I have said another phrase (...) (17 years ago, 9-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) It was a joke, Peter. Are you familiar with the concept at all? (...) No surpsrises there, you sad little man. (...) DGAF. (17 years ago, 9-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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--snip-- (...) --snip-- (...) The 'up to 3 people' part of the rules is why I started this thread. I hoped to insure that there would be three candidates who could act on Australia-specific issues were they selected. Tim (17 years ago, 9-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Out of interest who are the 'right people'? (...) If you read the words carefully you'd notice that this isn't a formal nomination. (...) I have a suspicion the other sites think it's all rather amusing if they think anything of it at all. I (...) (17 years ago, 9-May-08, to lugnet.loc.au)
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