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| (...) Well, just got off the phone with Frank, one of the shows organizers. He himself just got back from a train show in Ottawa, where the LEGO train guys had the table for kids to play with LEGO Bricks. Anyway, after speaking with Frank, I was (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) Awe, come on, only roughly half of us did <grin>. And to give us some credit, we at least threw off the monarchy, and don't (yet) have different official languages in different regions. Yet... (...) I see your point, like the fact that the (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) Don't get all bent out of shape on this one Dave, I suspect it's not your communication (which is plenty friendly) but a bunch of overassuming selfish organizers. Every organizer seems to feel us volunteering, nonprofit groups, should take the (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) No, we did not, precisely for the reason it came with the attached string that we set up a play area. We thought about it (I think JeffVW suggested it initially) but decided against it because it meant someone had to bring them to every event (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip> (...) I would have to say that this scenario is the second easiest way to increase my blood pressure. The easiest way to increase my blood pressure is if you, in the course of a (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) this. My wife has a friend I don't get along with for this reason (1). However, didn't you guys get an event kit from Jake with a K8 in it? I'm not sure, but it seems that's exactly what those are for. Of course, I know someone may still be (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) I'm seriously hoping this was an oversight on their part. The cynic in me believes the worst in them, this approach is probably better and assumes there was just some misunderstanding. While I'm largely offended by their request of such an (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) I hope as well, but, as a good friend mentioned the other day, I don't think people will be storming out, angry, because 'Little Timmy' can't play with an 'interactive LEGO display'. For our first few forays into the realm of 'official model (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) Looking at the way it's laid out on the page, it implies us Lego people are doing this. I hope people interpret it your way. Calum (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) That said, the term DCC has shown up in numerous conversations 'cause, well, I do run DCC, and I'd imagine, if folks are okay with it, the bottom loops will hopefully be DCC--I'll have all equipment there. Dave K (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) I Don't know I read this as 3 seperate things, new to the Show... Since we do not have a DCC Controlled Village.... Perhaps there is some other sort of 'building table' for the kiddies. new this year: Lego Trains DCC Controlled Village and (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Iain Hendry wrote: my friend Elisa and I went and saw that movie you were (...) I, too saw a movie called "The Grudge". MEDIOCRE! A handful of genuinely interesting and creepy visuals (that can ALL be seen in the (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) Yeah, The Grudge gave me the creeps for days afterwards. I think I'll crawl into my nice safe bed now. [Thinks of S. Williams] Or maybe not. Oh well, another sleepless night working on my bot, and it should be able to do one more block than (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) Since I always have to offer my two coppers... I've crashed in single beds with a significant other, nad I've crashed in larger beds--twin and up, with a significant other. Now the single, being all so cute and small, is fun for the first (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) On it. I'll call the organizers and see if there was any miscommunication when I booked us at this show. I do seem to recall some sort of talk originally between myself and the show organizers about this possibility, but I thought I left it in (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) [SNIP] (...) The truth will set you free..., or something lame like that. If it t'were me: Notify the show organizer that there is an error on their website, there will be no building area for the kids. Note how that is tactfully different (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) Snip excellent reasons.... Totally cool with me, while I was willing to step to the plate, you just saved me some packing and sorting out of bricks in the aftermath. (...) Hope all goes well with that chat. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) First, Janey, thank you for offering. But we probably shouldn't... While the offer is much appreciated, I think that effectively would mean we have been strongarmed by the organizers. They're asking for us to provide, at our own time and cost (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) Well not that it's my call, but I will butt in here. I say we can listen to people complain all weekend, watch kids pout, parents sneer and get fingers pointed at us..... [OR] Ground control to Major Tom..... we can gather our wits, and (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| Last week when a coworker mentioned he thought I was unusually paranoid, I answered that I wore that badge with pride. The email from the Toronto Christmas show organizer that said we were to bring the "Interactive Building Table" (I don't frickin (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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