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(...) The actual public show day is Aug 5th. You guys are welcome to help us out on this day if you wish. We'd love the help. (...) We would definitely like you guys to attend our monthly meetings. Perhaps we should have a road trip down to one of (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) It's just a name... sigh... With only two days notice we wanted to make sure everyone got it... Dean (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3B563F91.9EF87A28@a....bc.ca>... (...) Why emergency? We planned last time to have meeting between the last one and the dry run (I had it pencilled in for the beginning of this week, but the time wasn't fixed). Kevin (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ah, well we don't want to be in the way. Maybe another time. (...) That's our next SEALUG meeting date. :^) Maybe we can get coordinated after that sometime. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Of course I remember! (...) Well it's not like we're discussing some top-secret stuff, so I don't see why you can't come... :) -Bryan (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) It's Lugnet's damn "Prove you posted this" system. I forgot to answer my email to "Post" it... sigh... The meeting this friday is not going to be really fun. It's just for us to work, work, work. No time to show off anything... Now... If you (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I take it you guys aren't interested in having any SEALUG folks drop in for a visit? :^( ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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This Friday July 20, 2001 7:00 pm until whenever -- Emergency VLC meeting. Note: THIS IS NOT THE TRIAL RUN. However do: Bring what models and construction you have done that you want opinions on or need help with etc. We will be discussing: Task (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hey, can I come too? I'm trying to see if anyone from SEALUG wants to ride with me. I figure if we leave Everett at 5:00pm we can be in Vancouver by 7:30-ish. It would be fun to meet some of our northern neighbors. :^) I met Brian once at the (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yep, I think a meeting would be helpful to "pull things together." I really want to make sure that Hogwarts Express will go through the tunnel without any problems! This Friday would be good timing. Bryan (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) DOH! That may have been my FTP server... I had it pointing to the wrong site. sigh. Try again guys. Thanks Dean (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Sounds good. Where? Dean (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Subject says it all. I've talked to some of you already, and most are free. I say that we get together to take stock of how things are going, show off some new models for inspiration, and give each other a mental boost. From what I've heard while (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Wow, Bryan! When you get down to work, you don't mess around! I like your style. I did some checking with my train, and have some notes: Left side of Mountain (outside "Hogwarts Valley"): - Take a look at the graphic "lay1.jpg", on the extreme right (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi all, Ok I did some serious planning this morning, took some pictures, and whipped up a site to show what I accomplished so far. Don't know if it's my computer, my connection (56k), Geocities, or brickshelf (where the pictures are sitting), but (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ok I've tried to put it on the server <embarassed> but can't figure out how at the moment (even though Dean gave me the login & pw). Instead you can find it on brickshelf at: (URL) again, the file is about 300k so slow connections beware (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Boxes!! Excellent idea! That would help a lot. I guess I'm so used to transporting creations gently positioned on car seats that I was wondering if you'd run out of seats! (...) I finished up the Hogwarts Express last night, after many trial (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b53fde0.50469765@l...et.com>... (...) I should be able to get it all in my van in one trip: I am trying to find boxes tall enough to pack each chunk completely so they can be stacked on top of each other rather than (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Bryan Wong wrote in message ... (...) If (...) Yes please Brian, do post it! Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Lego auctions: (URL) Guild of Bricksmiths: (URL) Lego Web page: (URL) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Actually, you shouldn't have to change your screen resolution at all. You should be able to capture the screen at any resolution, and then blow it up (zoom) in any image editting program. Play well. Tim Strutt 8^) ParLUGment #2 (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi, I've finally discovered a way to see the studs clearly in Track Designer. I'm using Windows 98, so I cannot guarantee this to work for other systems! Also, I'm not sure if it's necessary to switch between the resolutions. First I loaded up the (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Probably not the best idea! But at least somebody else besides David knows how to get there. (...) I chatted with Alex about this tonight. We'll arrange something so that all of your Lego, tables, etc. are taken that night. We're beginning to (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Make sure we do a club group order... Dean (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b533e99.1495282@lu...et.com>... (...) If it's David's school, as he proposed originally, it's in North Van. Suppose I shouldn't post the actual address/location :-) I'll be bringing all my buildings, but since I leave (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hello Vancouverites, I was looking through the canadian sites and ran across your discussion. We also considered a plastic barrier for our layout, but decided against it based on cost. We placed our rope barriers 2 feet away from the table, the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi all, David has confirmed that the site he was proposing will work for a trial run on July 27th. I don't know the address, and unfortunately, he's gone for a few days on holidays. I'll make sure you all know in plenty of time. Just make sure to (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I haven't posted about this because up til now ... I've been speechless!! Robin finally gets a club car!! ... sweet (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Welcome back to the land of the living! (...) Tiny portion? Does that mean that you want to do some more? ;-) (Has anyone actually thought about how much real estate we have in this layout? There is a LOT of space. I know that we're well on (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hi Bryan, The forum is too slow. I'll give you a call today and discuss all your questions, etc. Welcome back! Robin (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ok here I am again with a bunch of questions. I've looked at the latest .tdl and .gif file. Looking good! Where exactly do the mountains go? Also, I remember with our previous show's layout, I could see exactly where the tracks go (i.e. which (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I'll post this AGAIN. ;-) To VIEW the plans and what not simply point your browser to www.akasa.ca/vlc There you have it. (Note! akasa.ca NOT akasa.bc.ca) If you want to post email Dean requesting the ftp password. Dean (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi all, I'm back too! Unfortunately I've forgotten the login & password to the server. I've asked Dean for it, but if any of you get this message first, then I'd appreciate it if you could email them to me. :) I've got a few questions, but I should (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Greetings again. Sorry I've been AWAL for so long. Between being busy, really ill with 2 flus back to back and wrapping up some details in my life, I've not been around much. I'm almost done my tiny portion for the display -- movie studio. It's a (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) (URL) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) There you have it! Metroliners AND Club cars!!! Wow, wow... Dean (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Well, I've been looking at the pics of Friday's Brickfest activities on Brickshelf, and checking out the webcams, and I'm jealous! I wanna go too! How about a Brickfest Northwest? Anyone in Seattle up for organising something like this? I don't (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Yes, Alex agrees. Dean (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3b4f3a16.51244799@l...et.com>... (...) Yes, and extras. (...) No. (...) No, nor hands for mixing concrete :-) But I can deliver the rope and buckets to someone else in the Vancouver/Richmond area on Saturday. I don't (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) A very rough calculation gives me a figure of 126 feet of rope required. (roughly 75' around the perimeter, adding an extra 2 feet per corner for the spacing away from the tables, and multiplying the whole thing by 1.5 for the slack in the (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) tsk, tsk, Kevin. Well, it's not like you have nothing else on your mind these days! :-) We could use Bryan's table. There are two options (with our current tables): - We could use both 32" tables (David's and Kevin's) to make up the right side (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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