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(...) Dean, have you seen my office building??? (URL) (sorry, I cannot loan it to you, I'm not yet back to BC...6 months!) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That's the guy, I'm sure of it. Matt, the collector I was chatting with, speaks very quickly, and I could easily have misunderstood the name. He did mention that Paul sold on eBay. What is his eBay user name? Robin (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ugg... I made HALF a office building with ALL the black bricks I can find... ugg... About $50 bucks worth of windows in the thing! It's only three stories high but has 7 bricks high room on each floor. It's the dimensions of the green bricks. (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Nothing since you got the stuff faxed to him. I imagine they are juggling space at this point. As soon as I hear anything I'll post here, don't worry! Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I already do, but there really aren't very many. Whne we started the club I wrote to all the people in BC who I'd sold to previously. (...) I emailed last year with a guy called Paul Hetherington who lives on the North SHore and was (and still (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Kevin, can you maybe put a blurb about our club in any 'buyers' you get that live in BC? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Both I think... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) As far as track is concerned I think we have enough between Kevin and I. heh heh... Ya, it's kind of in the air... Any word Kevin? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Haha I was just about to post a message when I read this. I am exactly what you described - waiting to hear what I need to build! :) So everybody, what needs to be built? Can't guarantee you that my building(s) will look nice, but they'll (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm sure it would. Matt's Train Depot has instructions for a steamer, but I can't remember if it's the alternate to 4565 or 4559. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I had a chat with a bit-time toy collector (probably has one of the largest collections in BC) on the weekend. We were chatting about Lego (of course), and he mentioned a couple of the "heavyweights" in Lego collecting in the Fraser Valley. One (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Don't take on too much, Dean. You too, Kevin. Let's find out exactly what our space is like, and then finalize a design, delegate sections, and get building. All the rest of the VLC lurkers out there are ready and waiting to hear what they'll (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Any word on this yet? Also, any word on the size, shape, exposure ofthe space we're getting? I'm getting antsy!! Please post or phone when you find out anything. Robin (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ya, something similar, but with only one RCX and using my custom sensors. Mine would work like this. Custom Light (Touch) sensor on both incoming tracks. One more on out going track. (To tell when the train was done.) Relays to switch the (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ouch! (...) 6 Sounds about right. My floors would be full size (Bulk black windows) Maybe 5. Have to see on my brick supply... (...) Ya, it comes standard with spots for two trucks and I'm going to add another Track next to the current one and (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) /Whack! Gotta remember to read the group (or get it emailed to ya!) (...) Good. (...) At least 4 so it's taller than the Victorian house, preferably 6 or so. Not all that much more though, because it would look funny to have just 1 really tall (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Sorry, I forgot to read the group. Sigh... Too much time in the robotics area. Yes, I contacted Dick (after Kevin phoned me and told me he was home) and faxed the sheets. The fax reported both sheets sent fine. I want to construct a new office (...) (24 years ago, 2-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I haven't had a call from Dick... Dean, did the forms get faxed/mailed? Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean (or Kevin), did you manage to contact Mr. Sutcliffe? If not, do you need any help in doing so? If you have, are we in? Please post what you've learned in regards to space, layout, exposure, etc. Robin (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I just couldn't resist ... I took advantage of the Toys 'R Us 20% off sale, and the Maniac mag $20 off coupon and bought a 7191, UCS X-Wing Fighter. Wow. I haven't started building it yet, but I'm already blown away. What a beautiful model. I (...) (24 years ago, 30-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Tell me about it... I'm too broke to even buy one set! BAH! God, it's always the way! Sigh... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 28-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I grabbed a MTT and 2 x 5533 Red Fury from Superstore. As well as 2 X-Wings from Zellers (using an OLD raincheck). I'm VERY tempted to get more. I wonder what Kevin got...? :) *sigh* Too many sales, too little money... Bryan (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Picked up an A-Wing, MTT, and one of those little cheesy Arctic double bonus packs (#6569). Had to have a polar bear. I'll probably grab one of the Zeller's promo packs as well, even though I've already got all the sets several times over ... (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Don't forget the Zeller's promo pack... Anakin's Podracer, Droid Fighter, and Jedi Duel all for the low, low price of $16.99!!!! The Podracer set alone retails for $18.99 at Zellers!!!! I managed to snag a few yesterday... ...I'm still not (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) (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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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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<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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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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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