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(...) Why thank you for that intro Dave. I am in fact taking the lead on organizing the moonbase layout at the hobby show. So if you have ever wanted to build a moonbase, anything spacey, or a space monorail, Bring it with you to the Hobby Show! For (...) (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Like Calum said before, I don't think we should have to PAY to be there (don't some groups get PAID to be at shows?). But electricity is nice in our modern times, and it's a good time, so you can count me in for another $10. -Greg (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I would be ok with pitching in like 10 bucks... (i am assuming that there are at least 10 of us there) I think power will be a necissity baised on past experiences... (The gutter train ran 1 motor for about 6 hours on 1 9 volt battery, and (...) (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: <snip> (...) Well, if we're running a GBC all day, that'll be hard on batteries, even with rechargables. What else--anyone bringing MOCs that require power? If we aren't worried about it, then it's (...) (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I agree. Power is really nice to have, but not at any price. My feeling is that's too high for our needs. I was thinking, if it was half that, then ya maybe it's worth chipping in for it. (...) Agreed again. What ever you decide, I'll chip in (...) (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Can I ask a dumb question? Do we NEED electricity as we don't have a train layout? We could all run off battery. BTW, thanks for leading this and taking the call to go. Calum (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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I had a nice chat with Christine from the Hobby Show. She informed me that they've been losing money over the last few years and need to defer the costs if people want the hobby show to continue. As many of you remember, I had some conversations (...) (19 years ago, 29-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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I found this (FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2005) and haven't seen it posted. (URL) "The team is working to accumulate enough Lego blocks to build a bridge spanning up to six metres—surpassing efforts of a previous team who built a three-metre bridge." (...) (19 years ago, 20-Sep-05, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) Basically I was waiting for Calum to pipe in 'cause he cuts straight to the chase. As for me, I'm pretty much 'on the fence'--I love doing these shows but I don't want to pay for it-we're (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Hey guys, This is insane. If Hobby Show wants us there, they can pay for tables and electricity. If they can't, I guess they can take any mention of Lego off their website, and pictures of anything we've done. I'm sick of these cheapskates (...) (19 years ago, 27-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I totally agree on both points. My understanding of the previous years was that the display booths were there to draw in the crowds and the vendors then paid to have their booths and sell to the people attending. The deal was (and we stuck to (...) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I've done lots of conventions and having to pay for electricity isn't that uncommon, but having to pay for tables and chairs is unheard of! That sucks. I was going to suggest the train tables, but Derek beat me to it. Convention centres (...) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: <snip> (...) I hear thru the grapevine that many exhibitors aren't happy.. I have train modules that I can bring. If anyone has access to folding tables, I think that'd be better. I'll look into the (...) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) My first impulse is we're out. I don't think we should have to pay money to put on a show for them. On second though I don't want to miss out on seeing everyones work. So I guess the big question is, how much? For tables, I can bring my train (...) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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So I just received a phone call from Christine--she's helping organize the clubs who are attending the hobby show. so bottom line--we have to bring our own tables and chairs (or rent them) AND if we want electicity, we have to rent that from the (...) (19 years ago, 26-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I still think it's a neat idea. And there's nothing wrong with a facade. (...) I'm building it horizontal, so that: a) It won't run the risk of falling (a la my CN Tower) b) I can build more detail into the top and bottom of each stage, (...) (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Well I'm not sure. I'm hoping not to put too much effort into the train show. My area is more or less complete. I just want to add more details. By the way, what are the dates for the Train Show? Dave? If this is the case, it would be (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: More Mocs for the HS... (was Where do we go from here)
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(...) I only had I think 6 done last year--now there's twice as many :) (19 years ago, 9-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Derek, are you going to leave me in suspense until November? Seriously, are you really building this? :) Inquiring (and mostly warped) minds want to know. AB (19 years ago, 8-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Did you have those there last year? I'm looking forward to seeing those. :) AB (19 years ago, 8-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I am planning on attending, but I have no clue of the scope of what I am bringing yet. One thing I suspect I will be bringing my rivermill which is 3 x 4 32x32 baseplates. ((URL) have been getting busy for me over the last couple of weeks as (...) (19 years ago, 6-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Keith Hui wrote: <snip> (...) I'm in--I'll birng my 8421, and so can everyone else... and if Jacub brings his great cranes, it'd be even better... I'm also going to bring about a dozen little multi-coloured go-carts :) (...) (19 years ago, 6-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I want to come... Except I took Butters apart, and I don't know if I can finish my Orion 7 (the transit bus, no less!) in time. BTW who's in for a crane truck madness? What I have in mind is we assemble as many crane trucks as we can, from (...) (19 years ago, 6-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Any Intrest in Space and Castle at this years Hobby Show?
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(...) Let's face it, Deborah is not conventional. Jude (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) >> (...) I was just basing that statement on convention. IF ALL CAPS IS SHOUTING, then all lowercase must be quiet. Derek (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) been called a lot of things, but never that! someone (i believe it might have been calum) said that no capitals makes it hard to read. never looked at it that way. doesn't change anything. i still use periods, that should help. -§ deborah §- (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) She's just soft spoken. Derek (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Deborah! Your lack of captialization is putting me down! ;) Wow, That is the best sarcastic remark I could come up with! ... I'm spent. jEFF vw (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) not to put down jeff, but the second canadian. pierre normandin of quebec/parlugment was in the first round and continues in the second round. -§ deborah §- (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That should say 2nd Canadian Lego Ambassador.. Pierre Normandin is the Original! Now there are 2 uf us! :) Jeff VW (...) (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Canadian LEGO Ambassador.... Nicely done! Dave K (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Awww Gosh, Thanks Chris! :) (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) moonbase, never. if ever, jason's thinking, star wars since i've just borrowed his movies to walk through them via treadmill (hadn't seen the first (4th) since 1977), hadn't seen any of the others, but i've told him not to hold his breath. (...) (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) go get em jeff, congratulations. Chris (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Awww But deborah (lowercase just for you) I was looking forward to seeing a moonbase villa from you.. :( (...) Thanks! It cheered me up when I recieved the message this afternoon. Jeff VW (...) (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Jeff's a lego ambassador? How come they dont make ME an ambassador? oh wait.... never mind. :) Chris (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) sorry, can't oblige in either area! but just read the latest post and am extending my congratulations on your new responsibility as lego ambassador. way to go! -§ deborah higdon-leblond §- (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey Everyone, I have been dabbling a bit in moonbases and Castles this year. So I was wondering if there was anyone intrested in setting up: a moonbase layout a castle layout Anyone intrested? Jeff VW (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) no prob (...) well, you can do what i DID. When I found my pyro wedding photos on several web sites. Send a polite but FIRM letter explaining that the pic is YOURS. point to the original link, and explain that the bride and groom is your wife, (...) (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for getting that out there quickly, Chris. And good catch on the LEGO MOC pics.. On a completely unrelated note, here's a question-- If you're cruising the vastness of the internet and you come across pictures blatantly ripped off of (...) (19 years ago, 1-Sep-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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