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(...) The problem is, it takes about 2.5 hours to get there driving time, but that doesn't account for the increased security at the border. With recent events being what they were, I don't think it will be possible to do this type of thing on a (...) (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Thanks for bringing it up, Geordan. My guess is that we schedule it for about a month from the September meeting, which would put it at about ... Friday, October 12th? Works for me. How does that sound with everyone? SeaLUG Mark et al? Robin (...) (23 years ago, 20-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi Everyone, I heard that the border has a 3 hour wait today, so I think I'll postpone our visit until a later time, once things cool off a bit. Sorry, ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 14-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) out right now but by friday it should be ok... Dean (23 years ago, 11-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I hear the borders are closed, but I'm not sure what the situation will be on Friday. Should we postpone for a while until things cool off? What do you guys think? ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 11-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Sent via email. Dean (23 years ago, 11-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Dean (23 years ago, 10-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi Everyone, This friday is the official Space-Fest with SEALUG thingy. I need to know where to meet up with VLC and how to get there. I will have a few SEALUG folks in tow. Looking forward to meeting you! ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 10-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hi Nico, thanks for the help, But may I ask, what is tempex foam? Is it the carboard that is used to package some fruits like oranges? Even still, I think I'm just going to disassemble parts of it, and lay it down in a padded box, thanks (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi Geordan, Did you ever tried to put an creation into an box and surrounding the structure with the loose tempex foam bananas or chips ? The structure wont be able to mve if you filled the box uptoo the edge. The stuff is reuseable and you will be (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Geordan Hankinson at geordanh@yahoo.ca wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) Most likely minifig scale. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 7-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.build.mecha)
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Being so close to Seattle, it would be especially convenient for members of the VLC to build robots and bring them to the upcoming robot competition to be held at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle on October 6th. So if you've got any interest in (...) (23 years ago, 7-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) My method involves clear shoebox-sized boxes so I can find things easier. THis isn't practical for most folks, but it works for me. -Dave (23 years ago, 7-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Niceness! (...) Cool! (...) Conrats guys! to meet Jeremy and hang out. (...) Awwwwww, wish I could be there. (...) bummer, won't work for me, it would be a lot of fun, may I ask what scale your mecha will be in? C'ya -Geordan- (...) (23 years ago, 7-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.build.mecha)
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(...) Well, my AAM and Transport plane, and some assorted other small MOCs. Also, expect to see a new mecha that I plane to co-build with Jeremy Sproat this weekend, since he's coming to visit me. :^) Anyone who wants to make the drive is welcome to (...) (23 years ago, 7-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi Geordan, (...) Hey, as far as I'm concerned, bring everything you can. We all LOVE to see stuff!! I know it's a pain to transport some models, but if you're willing and able to, I know you'll find a very appreciative audience. (...) My (...) (23 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) get. If stuff snaps off, at least it's contained and I can just replace it once I get to where I'm going. :^) Looking forward to meeting all of you. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Geordan, I'm not VLC, but I'l take this one anyway since I routinely transport 10 mecha per meeting. Padding is good. Seperation of limbs is better. Anytime you can justify keeping parts that swing or move seperated from one another, it's a (...) (23 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi Geordan, (...) transported something like that before, I'd suggest putting your model in a box surrounded by bubble wrap. Stand your model upright and make sure it's supported on all sides by the bubble wrap. I also think that some pieces will (...) (23 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3B95380A.E14F21C6@a....bc.ca>... (...) LOL! You had me all excited for a minute there, Dean Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Lego auctions: (URL) Guild of Bricksmiths: (...) (23 years ago, 5-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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All but the Train related items have arrived. I've sent email to those of you that took part in the order. I don't expect anything else until the end of Sept. Dean (23 years ago, 5-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Whew! I've just finished my third and last box car. It has a unique way of utilizing a few pieces. GRIN. You'll see it at the next meeting. Dean (23 years ago, 5-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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The order has arrived! (Well... Sort of...) Today's package consisted of... LOM keychain... That is all... Better luck tomorrow... sigh... Dean (23 years ago, 4-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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as kevin suggested a one time meeting thing and it's gotta be castle sorry C. (-: (...) (23 years ago, 3-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The pics in that URL is mostly of the Skytrain. It's our rapid Transit type thing. It's not a monorail. It has rails like a train. But it uses induction to move. I believe you were referring to the VLC's (Vancouver, CANADA, not US) Monorail (...) (23 years ago, 3-Sep-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) too. (...) how about Jurassic?... I'll be the T. Rex Horde... =P It'd be interesting to see it, I suppose... C. (23 years ago, 3-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes, I'd be interested in trying it out too. I'll bet Xan would be too. What era are you thinking of? Dean (23 years ago, 3-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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David wrote in message <3B916107.585B4B7E@home.com>... (...) You mean Brikwars? I'd be interested in having a regular club evening meeting to try it out, though probably not as a regular thing. Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (...) (23 years ago, 2-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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after reading the rules for lego wares on the net i think that i would like to try playing it so I'm wondering if anyone else is interested ?¿? (23 years ago, 1-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Bah. LEGO didn't ship our order until the 23rd! (They said it would go on on the monday the 20th) How annoying! Dean (23 years ago, 30-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Yes. the meeting is still happening. But whether or not Shaw is there I don't know. Assume Shaw will NOT be there unless you receive an email from me. Sorry to confuse. Xan -- Xandria's Lego Realm: (URL) <chunky@trideja.com> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 29-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) So I'm (...) ...is tomorrow's meeting still happening? C. (23 years ago, 29-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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