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(...) We are definitely in as an exhibitor, but they are still juggling space and can't tell us yet which layout option we'll be doing. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 11-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hi guys, I'm stuck (literally) up in Edmonton. We came up for the Thanksgiving weekend, but on the way up our truck's engine decided to pack it in, so we'll be marooned here until at least Friday (arrrgghhhh!) before we head back. I can't do (...) (24 years ago, 9-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Kevin, could you phone the train guys and confirm that they have our Fax and that things are progressing? On another note I just finished the Points switcher. It should work great for RCX controlled switching... Now on to the custom sensors (3) then (...) (24 years ago, 8-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ya, I need it finished so I can get a Lego Road side Billboard for our club built... Oh the ideas... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 7-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hey, People: Just wondering where we stand with the logo? Comments, criticisms, ideas... Thanks. Xandria (24 years ago, 7-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Greetings and salutations, I have had tremendous difficulty finding at any information about reserving space at a community center (some of them are on strike). Therefore, if anyone has any other aspirations to reserves some space, it would be (...) (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) My list above are all things I want to add to my own collection anyway... I have to build a few sensors for the tracks. SHouldn't be too hard. The programing will be a snap. The only other difficulty will be to create a reliable way to switch (...) (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) You don't have to do ALL the train stuff, Dean :-) I think the most important thing that no-one else can do but you is the 2-tracks-into-one-track and back into 2 again section under RCX control. Passenger station and freight yard can be (...) (24 years ago, 6-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Well, after about 20 hours I've completed the furnishings of my office building on the half plate. It's on half a road plate and is half of a 3 story office building. Full minifig scale. I don't know if I should post pictures of it or save it for (...) (24 years ago, 5-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I don't have _that_ much lego, a mere 138K or so pieces. (I can verify that I have that many, I probably have 10-20K more than that total...esp. considering the for sale stuff...)(I have 580+ pieces of straight 9V track in that too! :) Also, (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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In lugnet.org.ca.vlc, James Brown writes: <snip> (...) Actually, that wasn't luck. I knew I'd need to do some improvising for monorail supports, (certainly didn't expect as much as there was though) so asked "Mr. Castle" to bring his grey (which (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) Not bad... Mine is black with black office 5 high windows. The bottom floor with double doors is blue tinted windows. The rest are clear. I decided to stager the window layout to give it a diverse look. I'm going to create cubicles and (...) (24 years ago, 4-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I wrote to Tony after he posted, telling him about the club, but he said they have a new baby on the way and he's too busy. 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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(...) Actually, I think it was the other way around. I was surfing around lugnet one day, and stumbled on a thread that Dean had started about launching a local club. Up to that point, I hadn't bought anything from Kevin, or any other current (...) (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Alex sent a list to all the people on that list. I think that's how we got Robin... 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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(...) Paulh70@yahoo.com Kevin (24 years ago, 3-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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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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