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Well, I got to talk to Dick Sutcliffe on the phone, they are interested in having us at the show, and he's sending over the papers for the train shop (by mail to me, orpossibly by fax to Dean and Alex). There's a cutoff date for entries of Sept (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: the library
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(...) Perhaps it would be wiser to pick a show/venue that is at least one or two months ahead (Christmas show?) and then really do it up right? That way, everyone could make plans to be there, prepare what would be shown, etc. This current event is (...) (24 years ago, 18-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The question hasn't come up. Luckily, because she doesn't like writing on her clothes! Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Air Market: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.people)
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| | Re: the library
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(...) That's the current offering. I won't push it until I know there's some help. There's no way I can make some cool things on my own. I'm working hard on the Web Cam Train but haven't quite got it working yet... Lots to do, so little hands... (...) (24 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Does she get to wear LEGO(r) Logos on her gear? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.people)
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(...) The trip is a student research trip (100 students from across Canada) to the Antarctic this December/January (summer there!). Check www.studentsonice.com for more info. Liz and anotehr girl from her school were accepted onto teh trip and then (...) (24 years ago, 16-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.people)
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(...) <blink blink> Cool! Is it possible for more specifics to be divulged? I don't give 2 hoots about how much, but the whys and wherefors would be neat. :) I was in the next .org over, and couldn't help but hear the conversation through the (...) (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.people)
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(...) Some, at least! It depends on how much luggage space she has, partly, the chanes are she will only be able to take a small one. Can you see her carrying the bog base set ashore in a zodiac to take pics of it on the ice? I don't think so! For (...) (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Sure. Include me out, but I will keep following up on teh train show thing. (...) Just one 2x4 table? or more than one? (confused) Kevin (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: the library
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(...) Ok, lets see here the consensus is to go with a robotic/ RCX powered Train type theme to this event? The table size is currently at 2'x4'. I'll write up a deal for their board here but first I need to know who can lend support. For (...) (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Congrats again on your daughter's trip! Does she get all the arctic sets to take down with her? (...) See the McPherson thread. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Doing Mindstorms at this show would make sense. That would let me out which would be good, I could do my music workshop <g>. I have emailed Dave Sutcliffe about the train show but no word back yet. I'll keep you posted. BTW, when I had a (...) (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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speaking of the library, I just thought I would let you all know that I managed to drop off quite a few leaflets of information about the club to the library (the central branch). I spoke with the librarian in the science section. She said that she (...) (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Friday October 13 & McPherson Center *Update
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(...) That's the club I was with... It was fun... (...) I've been thinking about that. I was finally contacted and they do want computer related content. I guess I was still in VCVGC mode (www.vcvgc.bc.ca) when I was thinking of this event. On (...) (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) <nods> I was at that a couple years ago... lots of stuff, don't recall if I saw any LEGO, tho.... (...) That guy was my Drafting & Design teacher from high-school. Interesting fellow. (...) I'm sure Dean won't mind. ;-) Regarding train (...) (24 years ago, 15-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I was wondering this too, although Dean seemed to be very definite that it would be appropriate. That Oct 14th date is awkward for me, I was supposed to be going to a music workshop with Liz that day :-( Possible alternative: there's usually a (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ouch, a week earlier. (...) participated, and every one that's listed in '98 and '99 is directly computer related, with the possible exception of the class video game club. So, now I'm wondering if this is actually an appropriate place for us (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Friday October 13 & McPherson Center *Update
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Ok The event is on Oct. 14th. Their web page is (URL) sent two emails and will phone that phone line if I don't hear back from them by friday morning. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) It must be our day for newspapers... mt daughter Lizzie is in teh NS News today with her Antarctica trip. They got facts wrong too. Sigh. Dean, can you confirm that the McPherson centre show is on Oct 14th? Originally we thought it was a week (...) (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Thanks... It was a lot of work to get that article in there. Even if it DID contain stupid errors. (But the press never check their facts... sigh) They also forgot our Phone number and we aren't currently listed under our company name. sigh... (...) (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Congrats guys! I was reading the Sun this morning, and saw the little teaser on the top right of page one of section E. I thought, "Oh, I'll have to email you to check it out, in case there's something of use to you". Well, unbeknownst to me, when I (...) (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Chunky's Brickshelf...
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(...) Yeah, it's packed with detail... the picture doesn't really do it justice (and it felt nice and study to boot). You have got to make a microfig fleet somewhere along the line. (...) Exactly. You should have Bryan take the picts ;) Between (...) (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The little Blacktron ship looks *really* nice with the space background. I really like that model! Good looking castle too - very nice interior! Wish you had a better camera so we could see it better. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (...) (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Whoohoo... not much here, only the little BlackTron nano-fig MOC, and my freshly completed keep. (URL) welcome. Appologies re: image quality of the keep. I'm stuck using a greyscale QuickCam. Chunky (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Another Logo Idea
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(...) I prefer no outline (usually called a "stroke"). As well... if the logo were to be used as a web banner or such then the stroke and perhaps some of the detail would be lost as the image is reduced in size. (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I would be more than happy to create a layout for some sort of distributable Flier, perhaps incorporating our new logo as well. Does anyone have access to a copy machine? Are there any suggestions in how-to mass-produced enough flyers for the event? (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Friday October 13 & McPherson Center
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(...) (LOL) I dread to think... Regardless, there's a good chance I can't make it (Friday, after all... my significant other would probably lodge a significant protest. She's a lot tougher than she looks) However... (...) original models assembled (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Just butting in here... but I think the outline is nice. Really sharp. But at this point almost any choice you make will be "great". :-) ++Lar (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) GASP!!! (...) Whew! You had us worried for a minute there ... Robin (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Anyone second the motion? (...) Oh, and happy belated birthday ;-) Robin (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I've always been unconventional... even in matters of unconventionality... ohhh, No. 17 is great. It's well balanced with the maple leaf in the centre too! I like it. If we can approve this, we can make use of it on some flyers etc. for the October (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | [Fwd: My Moc's]
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This was only posted to the lugnet.build group, but here is the main message. Dean -------- Original Message -------- Subject: My Moc's Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 17:47:37 GMT From: "A. Mark Wilburn" <amwilburn@iname.com> Organization: VLC Newsgroups: (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Friday October 13 & McPherson Center
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<bits & pieces snipped> (...) My reason: "have all these regular mortals oohing and aahing over it!" :) (...) Here's my biggest problem: I'd love to help out, but my time is *quite* limited by school and/or schoolwork. I don't know how busy others (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Another Logo Idea
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Another variation to look at ... Image "VLCLogo17" at: (URL) The top red brick is a slope facing away from the "front" - I've removed the "VLC" letters from the face. I think it looks a little less cluttered, and we can put them back on for uses (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Another Logo Idea
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(...) Sofar it's 3 (Dean, Kevin and I) against 1 (You!) against the pen outline. (...) Sloping which way, in relation to the face that has the VLC letters on it? I kind of like the studs on the top. It looks, well, more "Lego-ish". Of course, the (...) (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Friday October 13 & McPherson Center
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Hi all, Beware, this is a loooong post. But good, I hope! (...) For those that are confused, this is our regular monthly "private" get together event. (...) I thought Dean would address this. I'll know he'll add more when he gets the info. (...) (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Friday October 13 & McPherson Center
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(...) The Fair is on Oct. 14th this year. I'm just waiting to hear back from the organizer (via Email). If I don't hear anything back by Wed. I'll phone the contact number. I suggest we think of our layouts in terms of Lego Table sizes. This way we (...) (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I can bring my track (hoping that the remaining straight track will have arrived from Seattle by then!) including 4 switches, the blue passenger train, a Metroliner train, and hopper cars. We're going to need a passenger station as well as (...) (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Another Logo Idea
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(...) Yeah, I think it looks better without the outline. Myself, I liked the top view of the corner roof brick better, but this is less likely to get us any hassle from Lego. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Air Market: Limited edition (...) (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Well our next (member?) meeting is on Oct. 13, correct? So when is this event at McPherson Center? What IS this event? Could somebody please clarify? (...) Yes!!! We'll break the world record for... um... err... nevermind. :) (...) I have some (...) (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Xandria said: (...) Sorry I had to leave so early yesterday, but which event would that be? (...) I should have my keep finished by then. (Hopefully) (...) I'll dig out my instructions and try and build some of the more impressive models. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Friday October 13 & McPherson Center
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Greetings, all! The next meeting will take place on Friday Oct. 13th. The theme will be, appropriately enough, Pirates. And if people attending could attire themselves similarly, it would be even more fun! Dean is working on getting space at the (...) (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Another Logo Idea
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dear Robin: I really like No. 15 with the pen outline. It gives it a very stark contrast, which I personally prefer. I agree with Dean in that perhaps the top brick would look better as a sloped brick. While it would be nice to have the Maple Leaf (...) (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Another Logo Idea
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(...) I don't much care for the 'pen' look around the Vancouver. I do, however, still prefer the Maple leaf in the center. Would it look ok to the right of the (r)? The bricks are looking better I guess.. How about making the top brick a 45 degree (...) (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Another Logo Idea
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Good Sunday afternoon to you all, Just thought I'd throw another logo idea up for your perusal. URL is below. (URL) are two new images up there, "VLCLogo14" and "VLCLogo15". The only difference between them is that "15" has a pen outline around the (...) (24 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: VLC to webcast their first (Webcast) meeting!
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Well, it didn't go off as expected this time due to a 100' bad ethernet cable. I will make sure the next meeting will have a working cable. Until then folks, build on! Dean (...) -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Web Cam at the Next Lego Event - Thoughts?
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(...) I looked a year ago and was constantly told that it didn't exist... Even though a friend had one... I'll look again... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 7-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | VLC to webcast their first (Webcast) meeting!
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Saterday Sept. 9 2000 1pm pst till late... The VLC (Vancouver Lego Club) will be webcasting their 'build a thon' meeting. The webcam will be located on the VLC website located at: Vancouver Lego Club: (URL) can be posted to the lugnet.org.ca.vlc (...) (24 years ago, 7-Sep-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Web Cam at the Next Lego Event - Thoughts?
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(...) London Drugs should sell them, as should any half-decent computer store. (24 years ago, 6-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Web Cam at the Next Lego Event - Thoughts?
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(...) Ok, since no one has said no or expressed a negative view I'll put an announcement out. If it does become an issue at the meeting we can make a portion of the room in the eye of the world only . Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego (...) (24 years ago, 6-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Excellent! I measured it last night and with going over a plant pot and the tree it should be fine and safe. 100' should do it. Tell me, where can I get them joining connectors? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego (...) (24 years ago, 6-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Web Cam at the Next Lego Event - Thoughts?
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(...) Sounds like fun to me! Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Air Market: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Web Cam at the Next Lego Event - Thoughts?
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(...) The cabling isn't going to be a problem... I have secured a 100' cat5 cable (I should have it soon), if it isn't long enough, I'll bring a connector to link it to the 50' cat5 cable. Sound good? (24 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The problem is that I don't have any connectors to link cables together... I have one hub available but I'll need that to link from the living room out... I also have to make sure no one's going to trip over the cable so my thoughts were to (...) (24 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: Web Cam at the Next Lego Event - Thoughts?
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(...) I have a 50' cat5 cable that I can bring... (24 years ago, 4-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Web Cam at the Next Lego Event - Thoughts?
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Considering myself a competent Web Cam operator I'd like to get your opinion on the following: How do you, THE MEMBERS, feel about having a Web Cam (60 sec refresh) of the event this saterday? My greatest issue is to get a cable long enough to (...) (24 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: pictures finally up
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(...) Great pics. I'm very glad we keep visual records of our events this way. It's greet to see all the fun preserved. Brings a smile to my face. Though I'm sure Lego Legal would prefer we not use LEGO BRICKS for the photos... Maybe they should (...) (24 years ago, 5-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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images from the Vancouver Lego club's June 6, 2000 event are upon the website. Or please click here (URL) still working on the next one (rather, I'm working on finding time to do the next one... anyone who wants to volunteer their time to work on (...) (24 years ago, 3-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc) !
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| | Re: New VLC Logo Idea -- TLC's reply
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(...) <more good stuff snipped> As a *former* SONY employee, I should quote one of their slogans: "If it isn't a SONY, it isn't a Walkman." SRC Man, these ALL CAPS show up are all over the place... ;-) (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: New VLC Logo Idea -- TLC's reply
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(...) I like the corner slope. If you rotated it 90 degrees clockwise, you'd have an L for LEGO, and if you went 45 degrees, you'd have a V for Vancouver... Just some feedback from your sunny neighbour to the east. :-) SRC (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: VLC Logo Idea -- seriously
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(...) If TLC was upset about a 1x1 brick, imagine the kafuffle over this! Unfortunately, we need to make it a little more generic. I'll come up with something "brick-ish", but not too obviously "Lego-ish". I've been super busy the last few days, (...) (24 years ago, 1-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: VLC Logo Idea -- seriously
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(...) What about a Lego montage? Like say a Light Sabre, Castle shield, Tecnic beam, RCX Sensor type thing? Just a thought... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: New VLC Logo Idea -- TLC's reply
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Robin Sather wrote: I completely understand TLC's position, and will be happy to live (...) With out buyer's Lego would not have any fun... -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: New VLC Logo Idea -- TLC's reply
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(...) I would suggest only using the secure group for 'private' or club only discussions. I can get us a fully featured message board if we are interested in such... I think most banter can still be here... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego (...) (24 years ago, 2-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | VLC Logo Idea -- seriously
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yes, to the future. And to messages where playful sarcasm doesn't fly. ok... seriously... 1. the registered symbol is a must. 2. do we want to change the name? I feel that having LEGO (R) in the club's name is important to truly define us. Others... (...) (24 years ago, 31-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Broader context (was Re: New VLC Logo Idea -- TLC's reply
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(...) Right on. Here's to the future. Every club that acts responsibly, does interesting and neat stuff, and builds a good rep with TLC (well, with TLC individuals) makes it easier for the next one to leverage that good relationship and to move on (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org, lugnet.dear-lego)
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| | Re: New VLC Logo Idea -- TLC's reply
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(...) I no longer read everything. It's not possible. :-) But I DO use the web interface, two ways of finding things, looking at the traffic page, and just scrolling backward in the "entire" posting list that you get when you first enter... either (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: New VLC Logo Idea -- TLC's reply
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(...) The voice of reason. I agree with you 100%, Kevin. If my tone was too harsh in my reply, I apologize (are you listening, TLC?). I've just never liked the legal crud that we are all forced to put up with (for our protection, mind you) because (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) <much good stuff snipped> Speaking as a *former* Lego employee (who knows that "Lego" should be in ALL CAPS), protecting their name and image is very important in the company. We were told to never refer to the bricks as 'Legos', they were (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: New VLC Logo Idea -- TLC's reply
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(...) I'm not sure I do. It was just a quick mockup, an idea. I'm trying to think of a way to implement Alex's idea. She suggested doing something with the "V". Still pondering, Robin (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: New VLC Logo Idea -- TLC's reply
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Wow!! Leave the forum for awhile, and things heat up!! (...) Right, and duly noted! Thanks for spotting that. (...) Granted. I thought TCL would be a lot more lenient, but I completely understand their position. There is still a lot of room for us (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Re: New VLC Logo Idea -- TLC's reply
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(...) That's because the discussion occured in lugnet.trains and lugnet.trains.org. It is probably a good idea for organizations to set up a private list for internal discussions (NELUG showed the necesity of this with all the bustle about the age (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Larry reads *everything*. Or he used to. Dunno if anyone else does. If we want a private forum (like PNLTC has) we can set up a mailing list. I run several on eGroups and find it very easy to use and convenient. It does have the disadvantage (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) This looks very good, Robin. I actually like this corner slope better than the 1x1 brick. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Air Market: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Guys.... Lego has to protect their IP. That includes their trademarks (be that the word Lego or the image of the brick). If they don't, those things will morph into the public domain... so that in the end Megabloks could advertise themselves as (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ya, I'm sorry for my messages earlier. I canceled both of them. I'm having a REALLY bad week and that didn't help any... I keep forgetting that more then just our club can read this forum. I don't really know if that's appropriate. Dean -- (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I like this logo. I think it's pretty sharp. I especially like the mountains in the word Vancouver. Very stylish. The (r) after LEGO needs to be superscript, though. That is the standard way that the trademark symbols are done, (both TM and (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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dear Robin (and any others who are reading this): Robin Sather <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:39ac09f1.113829...net.com... (...) to (...) in (...) glance (...) perhaps I should have sent this to the Lego companies conceptual artist (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I whipped up a quick and dirty modification to the original logo. The "piece" is a top down view of a corner slope, minus the text on top of the stud. Anyone not familiar with Lego will probably not even recognize this image for what it is (and (...) (24 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Comments are inlined (please excuse any disparaging remarks ...) (...) That kinda was the idea ... (...) Why thank you ;-) (...) I'll come up with some alternatives. Suggestions? (...) Not likely. We'll just change the logo. (...) I'll put the "(R)" (...) (24 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dear Alexandria - Thank you for forwarding the URL location of your proposed logo to me. I apologize that it has taken me so long to get back to you. I have reviewed the logo and have several comments. 1. We discourage the use of images of something (...) (24 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Wow. That's so cool. Thanks for sharing. BTW, I'm in contact with the right TLC lawyer and am currently awaiting a reply on the logo. Xan Robin Sather <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:39a6b41a.790609...net.com... (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Randy is in it. That's close to local being Victoria and all. He's pretty excited about the whole thing Silas Robin Sather wrote in message <39a6b41a.79060950@l...et.com>... (...) (24 years ago, 26-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Local boy makes good! Well, actually, one of our own (members, that is) made the Globe and Mail today. Check out the following link: (URL) if you haven't already done so, take a look at the desk that Eric Harshberger was contracted to build. It's (...) (24 years ago, 25-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I've contacted TLC's legal department. I'll repartee with him to get this all worked out. I'll let you know as I know. Xan Robin Sather <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:39a1bc9d.240481...net.com... (...) purple (...) (24 years ago, 23-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Extraordinarily easy. Different colours, shadings (lit from above, below, etc.), textures (marble, wood, etc.). No problem. This was essentially my thought. For example, the brick itself in different colours (or whatever) could be (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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And a custom colour brick... I mean, I would love to have one with a purple brick and others may want other colours. How difficult is it to offer different coloured bricks in the logo? I agree with Dean... I can find out who to talk to... as much I (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I would recommend leaving it as it is. IF Lego gets 'pissy' we just say it's a Mega-BLok... <GRIN> Seriously though maybe sending the 'proof of concept' to Lego would be good. Brad isn't the guy, he's the bulk one. Maybe that Susan From (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I bought Alex the Dino Set the day before and recognized all the parts from that set... Rather Funny really... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Well... Don't let my looks of calmness fool you. I get get high off of lego building. 4 hours to get a tread assembly made right isn't what I would call 'Gifted' heh heh. As a kid I only had one tecnic set. a Blue Motorcycle with a Side Car. (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Each Member is encouraged to bring a small tub ~400 pieces to let it GROW, GROW, GROW!!! Muhahahhaha! Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Course, now I'm getting sleepy again, and forgetting things ... I meant to re-solicit any suggestions for changes, improvements, etc. What should be done about the "stud" question? Do you think TLC would choke on it considering that it's a fan club? (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That's pretty much a no brainer! Robin P.S. With full colour commentating from you and Kevin, I hope. (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) After sleeping on it, I tend to agree with you. The mountain logo captures Vancouver, and is also more "fun" than the other. Maybe I'll revamp the other, and use it on my own lego page, whenever I get that finished ... (or started ;-) Robin (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) It was FUN! I'll play the 1 1/2 hours of tape at next meeting if anyone's interested. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I also prefer the mountain one as well. The others are very creative and artistic, but I think the first one truly defines the region in which we live. Xandria Kevin Wilson <kwilson_tccs@compuserve.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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