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In article <GLMK4o.38x@lugnet.com>, "James Brown" <galliard@shades-of-night.com> wrote: <snip> (...) Heh. I liked it. 'Twas fun. It does require people to be good-natured about not getting all the parts they want, however. (...) The running gag for (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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In article <GLMJIq.1A0@lugnet.com>, "Dave Johann" <legomecha@home.com> wrote: <snip> (...) I think Robin borrowed the idea from the Edmonton folks. It was fun. I was trying to think if we could work it out at a SEALUG meeting, but I'm not sure. We (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) <snip> (...) Hah hah! The draft is spreading, and now it has crossed the border. :) We infected Robin when he was in Edmonton a couple weeks back. "Soon now. Soon. Mwa ha ha ha!" Drafting is fun, and addictive. (watch out for them blue (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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Dave's notes, or how to have fun with muffinhead.... (...) The difference between your border and mine (U.S./Mexico): They'll let us out, but won't let us back in. (...) Another difference....they truly don't care what you'll be doing in Mexico, as (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi Everyone, On Saturday, I drove up to Vancouver BC with Sean Forbes to meet the fine folks of VLC. You can see the pictures here: (URL) day's dramatization follows: We left Seattle about 9:45am and drove up to the border. We made good time, (...) (23 years ago, 22-Oct-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi Everyone Looks like it will be just myself and Sean Forbes tomorrow. See you then! ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) So far, only Sean Forbes has given me a definite "maybe" on Saturday. I hope it works out. I really wasn't looking forward to driving up all by myself. :^P <snip> (...) Groovy. This sounds neat. Be sure to keep me in the loop on what set has (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi Mark et al, and all VLC'ers, Sorry that there hasn't been much chatter about the 20th here. There's been lots going on behind the scenes, and we're looking forward to a great day. We've planned a full day event. If you can show up for all of it, (...) (23 years ago, 17-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Is that the license with or without you rank? (...) (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I've sent out a message to SEALUG to try and get some folks to come with me next Saturday. I have my Driver's License and Birth Certificate, and I called Customs and made sure that would be sufficient, so I'm good to go. I'll keep you all posted on (...) (23 years ago, 12-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hello Vancouver, I just wanted to add something that might interest you. I was asked by an older guy on the first day of the show if I knew 'the Lego lady from Vancouver.' He mentioned your layout at the last toy train show you were at, I think he (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm been having trouble with it too. It's becoming a real pain to post in here. Dean (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I might be mistaken, but in Pic 2 I think that 2 of the escape pods are missing from the fore ventral side facing us. Can anyone make this out? If so, it might be a "historical" reference to the pods that were jettisoned. james (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Pics are up, as I'm sure you've seen! Love that new dark red colour. Give me more of those primary colours, and less of the purples, oranges, teals, etc., etc., etc. Robin (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Anyone else having trouble posting to the forum? Anyway, I've been trying to post for a few days that I'll be out of town on the 6th, so I'd prefer the 20th. Robin (23 years ago, 27-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Actually, our next meeting has been scheduled to be at Wayne Hussey's place in SeaTac (another 45 minutes South). However, Wayne's house is worth the drive. He has THE collection. Check it out: (URL) hope that will make some of you willing to (...) (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Could be a plan... (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Oh ya, I hadn't thought about the 'getting there' part. GRIN. Maybe we could drop in on our way in or out of the 'event'. Email me with your address and contact info if you don't mind. Dean (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Fark, and I'm poor... (...) NO! Once they see that our LEGO is on par with there's they will be up here in droves 'stealing' all our LEGO! heh heh Dean (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Well, it's begun. The Lego "Sale Season", that is. Sears, this weekend, had a 30% off sale on Saturday morning, and this week is the bi-annual 20% off sale at Superstore. Expect more and more now, as we count down those last, final, desperate 100 or (...) (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) How about anyone else? Let's tentatively assume it will be on the 20th, unless the rest ring in with major conflicts. That will make it a lot easier for all of us to plan. Robin (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) This might be fun to head down for. I'm thinking about it. Anyone else interested in a quick road trip? Not counting the border wait, which might sink this idea, Everett is about 2 hours drive from where we'd be leaving from. I checked this (...) (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes, but you have to drive past my house to get to the airport. Anyway, it's an open invite, so if you want to stop in for a few minutes, just let me know. :^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Our conference is located near the Airport. From what I can gather that's a fair distance from you. Dean (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I think the 20th is the best? Dean (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The 6th is the SEALUG meeting. Any of you Canucks who want to come are, of course, welcome. :^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 22-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Any chance you would like to stop by and say hello? I live in Everett, very near to exit 189 (hwy 526). ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (23 years ago, 22-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) How 'bout the 6th, or 20th? Can everyone please ring in on this? If you can't make these dates, suggest a couple of others that work for you. Robin (23 years ago, 22-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Plus shipping and GST, at today's rates you're looking at well over $350 ... At 1740 some odd pieces, however, I suspect it might just be worth it! Robin (23 years ago, 22-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) No. Both Alex and I have to be in Seattle for that weekend on training. Sorry. Dean (23 years ago, 22-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That's unfortunate.. when was this?? Well, I am just one vote . Of course if they come Friday I'll still drag Michelle along ;) But Dean, just above you said you don't have a problem for a weekend one..? Maybe we should find out now who can (...) (23 years ago, 21-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I know that most of us are Star Wars Lego nuts, so check out the latest scoop at (URL) won't spoil it for you, but oh mama, I can't wait to see these new sets!!!!! Robin (23 years ago, 21-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) You mean we'd actually have the pleasure of your company for more than a few minutes!! ;-) That settles it. A Saturday afternoon meeting it is. At least there will be a slim chance that we might get home before midnight ... How about October (...) (23 years ago, 21-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I would be open to a Saturday morning/afternoon meeting as well. (23 years ago, 21-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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(...) The last time we had a saterday meeting hardly anyone showed up! Dean (23 years ago, 21-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) You know me, I'm always voting for a Saturday afternoon meeting! Mark W. (23 years ago, 21-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I don't have a problem for a weekend... (...) Dean Husby LUGNET Member #320 TFM's LEGO Workshop - (URL) Vancouver LEGO Club - (URL) (23 years ago, 21-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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