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Dean Husby wrote in message <3A109A97.DFD89100@a....bc.ca>... (...) layout (...) Let's distinguish between different track heights and different table heights. Different track heights are an excellent thing and next time let's do some. More bridges! (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3A109885.5C0C2FC8@a....bc.ca>... (...) Soundings? Sorry, can't parse this part... Kevin (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Bryan Wong wrote in message ... (...) I don't think I *can* do another show between now and Xmas. Not only can I not afford the space to store the buildings, I can't spend the time - I *have* to do some money-earning activity or not eat :-). ANyway (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I think different heights would be best. From low to high. I found this layout too flat. Of course, it depends on our size of layout... (...) Well, we did have the tables built with shows in mind, and with future shows where we want to have (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I too am undecided about this one. I REALLY liked the openness of it and found the rope barriers on the other layouts intimidating. But I think it depends on the venue. There were only a hand full of annoying brats (and adults) that were a (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean and Alex: Table Skirting - $30 Batteries - $10 Tape, Pins etc - $7 (+$2 for the brush which we'll keep but bring to future shows as it proved mose useful) Flyers - $3.80 "Robin Sather" <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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sure... send the image and i'll update the site's graphic.... kewl. more later... xan (after a long arduous day of training with a client -- dean pulled a bunny out of a hat too) "Robin Sather" <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I have mixed feelings about this one... One thing that set our display apart from others (apart from the fact that our display was 100% ABS plastic!) was that we *didn't* have a barrier. This allowed the public to get very close & personal (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Track tables all the same height. Since many places we might want to exhibit (malls, shows) have tables available (we could have had them this time), I suggest we let Dean and Alex keep their tables at home (and not have to clear them off and lug (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a10411d.37869180@l...et.com>... (...) Batteries - Kevin - $6 transport? I would have driven to and fro anyway, apart from maybe a bit extra, but there was gas on Robin's parents' van too. Kevin (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I know Claus (and probably me) will be working on a major update to the web site, but for right now, we should at least update the logo on the site, and put something about the show. Right now is when all those people who picked up a flyer are (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Here's the beginnings of a list. I mostly only know about what I paid for, so anyone else should add to the list before we divy it up. Item - Amount - Who paid ~~~...~~~ VLC Banner - $116 - Robin T-Shirts - $10 (each) - Robin Table Skirting material (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Too much fun, don't you think? Thanks to all you guys for all the work you did, and for making yesterday a rousing success. This first show was a ton of work, but definitely ranks up there as one of my favourite Lego experiences ever. It was so much (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Bryan Wong wrote in message ... (...) she (...) Tell her to stop worrying - I will be taking it all apart this week anyway, it's really too big to keep hanging around the house :-) Kevin (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes, the one with the pentacle is my wife Xandria. I'll try to get snaps of my footage up tonight or this week at the latest. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Ahhh yes, that evil money thing. The skirting is paid for by Dean and I. Useable for any show, however, we needed some of our own. So, don't include the fabric. Xandria "Bryan Wong" <green_paper@hotmail.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) <snipped highlights> Bravo! Excellent! Kudos! Well done! And it sounds like you even had fun at the same time... <grin> Get used to having people 2 to 3 deep around your entire layout, because that's the way it will be at almost every show! (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi people, Before I forget, how much money do we owe to "the club"? (For the banner, the table skirting, and the photocopying fees - am I leaving anything out?) Woohoo! Still proud of our award. :) Bryan (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Wow, what a surprise! <grin> A LEGO layout takes people's choice. Whodathunkit? Congratuations. Well done. That said, this seems to be the *usual* outcome. People LOVE our hobby. Next time, make sure they're paying you an appearance fee. You (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)
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Congratulations you guys, and I think I saw a glimpse of one of your VLC t-shirts in the background of one of the pics? -Adam (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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