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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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| | Re: More VLC'ers make the papers ...
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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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| | Re: the library
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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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(...) 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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| | Re: the library
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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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| | Re: Friday October 13 & McPherson Center *Update
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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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| | Re: Friday October 13 & McPherson Center *Update
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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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