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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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| | 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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| | 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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| | the library
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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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| | Re: Friday October 13 & McPherson Center *Update
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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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| | More VLC'ers make the papers ...
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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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| | Re: Chunky's Brickshelf...
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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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| | Chunky's Brickshelf...
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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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| | Flyers
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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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| | Re: Another Logo Idea
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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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| | Re: Friday October 13 & McPherson Center
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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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| | Re: Another Logo Idea
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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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| | Re: Friday October 13 & McPherson Center
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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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