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(...) Wednesday evening I shall be somewhere over Ontario enroute to Amsterdam... =) I highly doubt the captain would wait til the meet is over... I shall see you all when I get back!!! Hrrmm... I think I should start packing... (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I was at the Guildford mall Bay store this afternoon, and found a previously opened Spider Slayer technic set (#3038). I did a quick check, and the motor and connecting wire is still there. I didn't check for the figures, but it looked as though a (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van)
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(...) OK, after some additional confusion due to Robin's poor management of his schedule (sigh ...), the meeting will take place Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm at Dean's place. Of course, all VLC members are welcome to attend, and encouraged to post (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hey, cool. If you've got spare time when you're in town, let us know - we're always up to meeting new AFOL's. (...) Hmm... Well, labeling the bottom of baseplates was a Good Thing. Everyone got their own baseplates back with minimal confusion. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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OK, after some phoning, the meeting will be on Tuesday evening, 7:30 pm at Dean's place. All VLC members who want to partake of this show in whatever way, are welcome. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Air Market: Limited edition kit (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Thanks James, for the personal reply! As you probably know from the other posts in .org.ca.vlc, we're going through all of this for the first time right now, so we'll all probably have a few questions for you and your fellow NALUG'ers. As it was, I (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Thanks! :) I'll try to give some insight on your comments... (...) Those were all other exhibitors and show staff. The setup was on Friday, and the show wasn't open to the public until Saturday morning. (...) No sponsorship, official or (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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OK, let's do this. From the posts here, my guess is that a prospective meeting will include Kevin, Dean, perhaps Alex, and myself. I'm unsure about Bryan and Claus has quite a drive so he's unlikely. If it's really just the three or four of us (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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| | Lots of Sales on this week!!!
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Get out your piggy banks boys and girls! Not one, or two, but three lego sales on this week. Toys 'R Us - 20% off Star Wars Lego The Bay - 20% off ALL Lego and of course, the biggie ... Real Canadian Superstore - 20% off ALL Lego Let's hear what you (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Looks like they had a lot of fun! Lots and lots of work, and it shows. A few things I noticed that we could talk about when we meet (see my other post today). They're in no particular order, just the order they occurred to me. - They were (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Let the gloating begin ... ;-) Of course, we expect a COMPLETE report upon your return, including rare set finds (and purchases!), books, catalogs, cool souvenirs, new set release information that you happen to overhear as you sneak into the (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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For anyone who missed it, pics of the Northern Alberta Lego Users Group layout at the Edmonton Trains 2000 show are up at (URL) Brown) and (URL) Maynes) They didn't have a big layout, especially, nor is it as polished as a PNLTC or GMLTC (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I'm going to LEGOLAND!!! I'm going to LEGOLAND in Denmark!... So, I shan't be available til after the 12th. (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hmm, you're right. I forgot about the water/dock parts. :) I've got 6542 Launch and Load Seaport!! (If we need it) (...) One question: how big of a castle? (...) Hm, you're right again. I don't know how many original Lego sets we should (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Here's my 2¢... 1. I'd love to build something, but my LEGO is in piles... one unwashed, one clean, one partially sorted. That which isn't in piles is partially sorted into ziplocks and other containers. Either way, it's not "build-able" for me. The (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I think we should size it by what we can fill, rather than the other way around. Actually when you start throwing together monorail track, train track AND a dock with boats, space gets eaten up rather fast. (...) I think we could use the idea (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Weeknights I can do: Mon, Tues or Fri. Thurs is a Maybe. Earlier is better (they are already pretty much full and it would be a shame to apply at the last minute and get told there's not room left). (...) Indeedy. If it was just Dean and I on (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi, I have several comments to make at this point: I think that the question regarding how big the layout will be is VERY important. That dictates how much space needs to be "filled" and what we need to build. I'd love to help out in any way I can, (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Wow, what a busy week! Sorry I haven't jumped in on this thread. If there is enough interest (more than 3 or 4 people), I think it would be a lot of fun. Unfortunately, I can't make it to a prospective Saturday meeting to iron out some details. A (...) (24 years ago, 23-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Ever since I acquired every set in the Belville fairy tale Castle series, I have wanted to build one large Castle using all the pieces possible. It was quite difficult considering I was limited to the Belville colors -- adding regular LEGO® colored (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.belville, lugnet.build, lugnet.castle, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Dean has the forms, and says we can meet at his place to look at them and sort out tables, layout, etc. I propose a meeting on Saturday (any time is good for me). Yeses, Nos, counter-suggestions, please! We have to have the forms in by Sep (...) (24 years ago, 20-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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