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Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Sue Ann Barber

(...) Hmm.. I thought it was at my place too. Remember, I had plans to surface the space monorail? cheers sue ann (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Paul Baulch

Sue Ann Barber wrote in message ... (...) the (...) Uhh... nope ;-) But then I have the quintessential sieve-like memory - I couldn't remember what was arranged so I assumed it was at Ben's again :-) So now that PeteW has told us it's the 4th Feb, (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Ross Crawford

(...) Hmmm. A Sunday. May have to try & get the Monday off...I'll let you know. ROSCO FUT: .au.vic.mel (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Benjamin Whytcross

(...) Benjamin Whytcross b_whytcross@hotmail.com (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —David Low

(...) I don't know that 4 Feb is set in stone: I'm sure we could find a date that is convenient for any MUGS, BUGS or others, especially if you want to check out the Powerhouse exhibition too. Since STUDfest VII (aka LegOZ NSW 2001.1?) will be at (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW - and BUGS —Kerry Raymond

(...) that (...) check (...) I am trying to see if I can organise to be down in Sydney for that weekend too. I want to see the Powerhouse exhibition (and a couple of other excuses to come down to Sydney). Of course, Richard's offer to use his house (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW - and BUGS —Paul Baulch

Kerry Raymond wrote in message ... (...) Certainly! I was eagerly awaiting his thoughts on this discussion - when I realised that he hasn't posted for a couple of days. Anybody heard from him? Cheers, Paul LUGNET member 164 (URL) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: Interstate dudes and dudettes at SF VII —Richard Parsons

(...) Gee, I get engrossed in work for a little while and blam! its all happenning. Soooooo, SF VII is indeed set down for 4 Feb at my place. I'm more than happy (in fact entirely cool) to host an army of people coming from interstate :-) And here (...) (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: Interstate dudes and dudettes at SF VII —Ross Crawford

(...) The quick & the dead 8?) (...) So, MUGS, how many takers do we have? The problem (as I see it) is time - how long does it take to drive to Sydney (I've never done it)? If we want to see the Powerhouse as well, I think it'd be impossible to do (...) (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: Interstate dudes and dudettes at SF VII —Paul Baulch

Ross Crawford wrote in message ... (...) how (...) see (...) and (...) get (...) Well, the trip from Richard's place to mine was a nine-and-a-half-hour trip, but non-stop it would be around eight hours, considering the time spent stopping to look (...) (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: Interstate dudes and dudettes at SF VII —Martin Scragg

(...) [Snip] Sounds like a lot of fun, maybe a bit hard on the wallet though :-) (...) Even better :-) (...) We don't all have to go to the display, only those that are interested could organize to go the extra distance. Then again if it gets good (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Peter White

(...) The very first 'fest was on a Saturday. These dates are fairly flexible, but it's not my venue. Also the Australia Day holiday is Friday January 26th making it a long wknd. Maybe we could plan the fest for one day and a visit to the powerhouse (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Sue Ann Barber

(...) wknd. (...) the (...) you could, except MUGS had already claimed the 27th, so that might make it a rather busy weekend! cheers sue ann (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Peter White

(...) Forgot about that ! We were just trying to give the Mexicans an extra travelling day with which to get the wagon train here and back. Plus with two possible events, SF + PHOUSE, there isn't much spare time. (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Sue Ann Barber

I'm happy to delay the next MUGS gathering if everyone else is. The Australia day long weekend would be far more convenient for travelling. Ben, Paul, Ross, Martin, what do you all think? I'll actually be in Sydney on the weekend on the 17th/18th (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Martin Scragg

I'm not fussed either way. The long weekend does seem like a good choice to go interstate, but then again meeting the 'STUDS' would also be fun. Martin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Ann Barber" <activeim@ihug.com.au> To: (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Benjamin Whytcross

(...) Well, there's always the 30th of this month for a MUGS get-together and compare sets we got for christmas...]A couple of non-posters have asked about meeting soonish, so this could help. With heading north, the Australia day weekend would (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Paul Baulch

Benjamin Whytcross wrote in message ... (...) Sounds good - a pity I won't be getting Lego for Christmas though... the ones who know I want Lego can't afford to buy me any sets that I don't already have :-( (...) better, (...) I take it, then, that (...) (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Martin Scragg

(...) Sounds good to me as well. What part of Melbourne are these non-posters(lurkers?) from? (...) I am interested in both, but would like to hear a review of the display from someone who has been before passing final judgement. Martin (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Benjamin Whytcross

(...) Well, one is from Brunswick (and in Bendigo at times if I remember correctly) [and not quite a lurker], another is from southern NSW, and I THINK from eastern Melbourne area, and there's the possibility of getting one or more Geelong (...) (24 years ago, 12-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Peter White

(...) On Sunday, I mentioned to Richard the possibility of switching the Studfest to the Sunday of the long weekend, which is the 28th. As Paul mentioned before 4 days travelling makes it a bit easier on a trip of that length. So if you used the (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Ross Crawford

Peter White <aztekium@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message news:G5Esvy.Hp4@lugnet.com... (...) Studfest (...) before (...) you (...) break. (...) I like the sound of the long weekend, and am interested in both Powerhouse & STUDfest, if the STUDs are (...) (24 years ago, 12-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Peter White

(...) If MUGS need somewhere to sleep on either Friday or Saturday, let me know. I am about 1 hour West of Sydney, within striking distance of the Powerhouse. 2 MUGS could have beds, >2 MUGS and things like the lounge and beanbags might come into (...) (24 years ago, 12-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Benjamin Whytcross

(...) Sounds good... (...) Also sounds good. (...) Well, I could always manage to get the CMF mobilised...they are from around the same era. Otherwise, I can try and get a force together, too :) [assuming Studfest VII on 28/1/01] Benjamin Whytcross (...) (24 years ago, 12-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Kerry Raymond

Do we have a definite date or not for this STUDfest? Originally it was 4 Feb but now there is a lot of talk about the Australia day long weekend. It's just that I was planning on flying down, probably on a ticket redeemed with frequent flyer points (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs/BUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Dave Low

(...) While the ballots are being counted (hey, is that a dimpled chad?) may I request 28 January for STUDSfest VIII? I don't think I will be able to come on 4 Feb (it will probably be my last birthday in Sydney for a few years, if PhD stuff works (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs/BUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Kevin Hall

(...) The 28th Jan is prob best for me to.... anyone else....??? Kev... : ) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs/BUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Peter White

(...) Can we get confirmation from Richard that the 28th January is OK with the host. Paul.B, how does travel on the long weekend suit ? pete.w (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs/BUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Paul Baulch

Peter White wrote in message ... (...) host. (...) Suits me fine - the main things for me are attending the STUDfest, and the Powerhouse display. I'm fine with travelling up and back during the public holiday. Cheers, Paul LUGNET member 164 (URL) (24 years ago, 12-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Unusual Chrissy set (2250) found! —David Drew

Hi, Sorry if someone has already posted about this, but the news search is currently down on Lugnet. I was wandering through some local stores when I noticed a really strange Lego Christmas set, the 2250. It subdivides into 24 compartments, each (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: Unusual Chrissy set (2250) found! —Deidre Rushton Brumby

(...) Ah, the Advent calendar. One of our new delurkers (Canberra, sorry I've forgotten your name!) found it in David Jones a couple of weeks ago. I never did find out whether or not it was a DJ exclusive in Australia. Anyway, no David Jones in Tas (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: Unusual Chrissy set (2250) found! —Paul Baulch

Deidre Rushton Brumby wrote in message ... (...) Pause says 234 elements, so that's about 11 Aussie cents per part which is pretty good! What sort of elements do you get in the set? Cheers, Paul LUGNET member 164 (URL) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: Unusual Chrissy set (2250) found! —Deidre Rushton Brumby

(...) Pretty basic stuff, I'm going by the picture on the front: basic bricks and plates, slopes (including about 9 clear 2*2), inverted slopes, bricks with faces (including an animal face and a santa face), a couple of shaped plates and bricks, (...) (24 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: Unusual Chrissy set (2250) found! —Melody Brown

I have to say that I personally think this is a cool set! and the price is good too! I have mentioned that earlier! but yes this is for kids or collectors! Way cheaper than the American version which isn't that much different except more wording on (...) (24 years ago, 17-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: Unusual Chrissy set (2250) found! —Deidre Rushton Brumby

(...) And we're all basically big kids, aren't we?! I agree, it's a very cute set. It's very hard not to open it :) (I'm saving mine for next year as it arrived home on the 12th which is a bit late to start an advent calendar, it wouldn't be half (...) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: Unusual Chrissy set (2250) found! —Kevin Hall

(...) When I was over in Canada in Sept/Oct... there were heaps of those in most places where lego was being sold.... I think it was only $12.00 though....!!! Kev.. : ) (24 years ago, 14-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)

Re: MUGs attending STUDfest 2001.1 in NSW —Ross Crawford

(...) Well, I'm probably the only one, but I've never seen one of those, so I hope we do get to see it 8?) ROSCO (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.au)