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(...) Sadly the Akasa Server died this morning but my tech ensures me it will be online again tonight. It would seem it was just bad timing on your part. heh heh. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Robin (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Sigh ... Now I'm *really* disappointed to miss the meet tonight! Oh well, please take lots of pix, and document it well. I want to see everything that Claus brings. Welcome back, Claus! Oh, and keep in mind that you'll have to bring all the (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) David is coming too. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Answered in email. Kevin ---...--- Personal Lego Web page: (URL) Park: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Swoon... a man with potential Lego for me!!! I think I'm in love. Hey, isn't that how I married Dean? Polyandry still isn't legal in Canada, is it? ;-P "Flowers die, but Lego is forever" -- Xandria (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) not my scene... sorry... hrm... nah... I'll tell you guys at the meet... =) ...oh heck... one word... "freebies!" =) See ya soon! (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Other??? You don't have any illegal substances do you? In this I am, of course, referring to MegaBloks or other clones... Glad to see you back... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I thought you were 'off' that stuff man? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Woohoo! I'm salivating already... ahem... Meeting is still happening. Still pirate theme and more. Usual place, 7:00 -- and no visiting the Village!!!! heh heh... Looking forward to seeing you and your Lego. Xan Claus Thiim <Chunky@trideja.com> (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Kevin, my email is down, I can recieve, but not send... If there is a meet tomorrow (Friday) could you kindly bring along my ebay winnings so we can settle the books? Thanks kindly... C. (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Just got back from vacation tonite... Got plenty of LEGO with me, and "other". So what's the plan? When I left, last I heard was that there would be a meet on Friday at the usual place. Any changes here? Lemme know!! (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) engine. (URL) colour changes. Blue, Yellow and I JUST completed a Gray version. Looks nasty! (URL) latter one was inspired by the fact that a 2001 Studio set will include 3 of the 4x8 (with 2x6 studs) plates in Gray! But I couldn't wait and (...) (24 years ago, 13-Oct-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I've got two of the 4565 sets. I just decommissioned the 4565 engine (Red) to build the alternate. I do have a 4565 engine in Blue though, and half a one in Yellow that I hope to finish. (...) Black 5 high with no slats in them. The ones (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm coming, and my Mum from the UK will be coming with me... not so much that she's a mad Lego fan, although she likes it (she helped me sort plates the other day for the mega-plate sale I have up at the moment!) but there's no point me (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) *sigh* Mine is still in a sealed box. Don't have the heart to open it yet! Today I just realized that the engine's sides are built on tilt hinges! (Sorry, for those of you who knew this a LONG time ago) What I'm curious about is how the scale (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I've just finished the 4565 Alternate Model... Should be a good one to run for a bit... I've also worked a bit more on the custom track sensors needed for the single bridge, double loop project. I should be setting up the test track by this (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) At this rate, no one will be there... We'd better sound off... Who's coming to this Fridays Meeting? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes sir! That's what I've been waiting to hear for a while... (Now that the due dates to his assignments have been postponed, Bryan digs his bricks out and starts building...) Sorry, can't make it to this Friday's meeting. :( Bryan (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes! Great! I'll try to prod Xan into creating a Press Release for us being at the show... With all the Lego in the news lately they might bite and give coverage... All right everyone one, we need houses and Stores! Get building! Dean -- (...) (24 years ago, 12-Oct-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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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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(...) 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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| | 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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