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(...) me (...) Answer came back, that there is a show, but I am unsure of organizer at present (one of my club's newsletter guy didn't know...) I'll try another one now... James (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Well done. I recall I was giddy for days. dan parker PNLTC (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm not trying to put _too_ much of a dampner on it, I wouldn't be back in Victoria in March. Mid April, yes, for a week, and then mid May. I don't _think_ that there is a show in the spring (it always used to be fall), give me a day and I (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) My feeling is that this may be a little bigger bone than we can chew on at this point. I would like to see us do a couple more shows in our own area before we take the show on the road. Having said that, I also think that a cooperative show (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) We would be a draw, I don't think we should have to PAY to show... After a few more shows they should be paying us... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) There is also the "Western Rails - Canada's Largest Railroadiana Show" on Sunday, March 18th, right back at the same place, Cameron Rec Centre in Burnaby. It looks as though we would have to pay for tables in this show, although I'm not sure. (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Most places (malls, halls, etc.) will have some tables, and yes, most will be a "similar" height. But there is ALWAYS a good chance that they will be off by 0.5", for example, which would be no problem for bingo night, or a raffle ticket selling (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I'm still driving around with half the buildings from the show in teh back of the van (I'm gradually taking them upstairs and unbuilding and sorting them) and of course now there are fewer, they are not packed in so well. Yesterday I went around a (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3A121ED8.A734DDE6@a....bc.ca>... (...) If we can get the Victoria people to pick us up at the ferry terminal, then we'd only need to transport STUFF ourselves rather than people too. Of course there is always the bus. (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) This is true but to get enough of us across we are going to need a van... Linking up with the Vic people is an A1 idea. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3A120306.5D2FF1A6@a....bc.ca>... (...) create (...) VERY (...) Now THAT is an excellent idea. (...) should (...) There were two that asked us... one was the TTOS (Toy Train Operating Society) and I believe theirs was (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) No, I'm not personally offended. I guess I'm just a "Pro-Modular Table" person. I've also talked with people from the other clubs when we were setting up the VLC. We were trying to get off to a good start. (...) Ahh. You know, if the (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3A11979D.6B235308@a....bc.ca>... (...) Whups. Dean, it sounds like you feel offended by my comments on the tables - I hope not, that was not my intention at all, and I'm sorry if it came across that way. Mostly I found (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Actually you can attach plexi to the tables since they have bolt holes. I've been toying with get 5 inch or so plexi to have go around a layout to act both as a barrier from hands AND run away Lego. Also, some of the other groups have come up (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi all, I finally got round to counting some parts, and I find that I'm missing one short monorail track. It could have been connected to Kevin's airport terminal, Bryan's mountain, or been part of David's elevated station. Most likely, in the minor (...) (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Modular Table Pros: - Fit Lego baseplates perfectly in both dimensions - Can be configured any way we like (or is dictated by the display space we're assigned) - Light and easy to transport (if you had the largest size as 30" x 30", and not have any (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) The "Club" hasn't really discussed anything regarding tables or club assets so we don't know at this time if anyone else wishes to have tables made. You've made your personal preferences on the tables quite clear and if/when the time comes to (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Up now. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Temporary updates are done. I emailed Dean. Should be up soon. Robin (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Damn spell checker. Surroundings... Not soundings. -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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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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