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Ok, here are the items we need to work out. 0. Find out who's interested in helping and how much help (and of what type can we expect). 1. What show... 2. How big do we want the table and what layout? 3. How do we provide the tables. 4. What layout (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) This is true. Very true... I say we save the money for signage... I'll start a new Topic for the rest here... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I've applied to (...) thinking of VERY (...) That's great, looking forward to hearing them! Seems to me we need to address the tables issue first - what to use and where to get them. We have about $85 to spend, which won't go far :-) Kevin (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) After a break I've come back to read ONLY the VLC lugnet area. I've applied to it via Email so I won't miss any more announcements. I've been thinking of VERY cool ideas for a layout... Dean (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Bryan Wong wrote in message ... (...) after (...) About $85. The organisers pay a share of the take to exhibitors like ourselves, and that was our share. (...) is (...) If we start planning far enough ahead, we should be able to produce a layout (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hmm, many dates to choose from! Personally, I'd prefer to participate in one of the larger train shows, such as TTOS. However, I must say that after July I'll be quite involved in school... :( (...) How much cash did we get? Was it a part of (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Alexandria Husby wrote in message ... (...) out (...) and (...) Sounds good to me (...) Well, that's good and bad :-) (...) 4 of us were there: myself, Andrew, Frank and Paul, and we laid Andrew's train track all over my house (about 20ft x 10ft) (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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greetings and salutations: Mark Wilburn has kindly offered to take up the responsibility of sending out notices to everyone regarding events. I have given him that e-mail list and the little "form letter". Hopefully no one has any issues about this. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Use Second Narrows wherever you're coming from unless you are actually in the West End :-). It's always faster. The only time I ever use Lions Gate is after midnight or if I'm right there at one end or the other of it. BTW I got the check from (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi, Lion's Gate Bridge closes this Friday, March 23rd at 10pm until 6am of Monday, March 26th. This may affect people attending our meeting... :) Bryan (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I did a bit of web wandering this evening and came up with this list of upcoming local train shows. I ignored anything in March (there were a couple) since the lead time would be too short. Sat Apr 7 / Sun Apr 8 White Rock Railroad Show Sun Apr 8 (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Here is an updated list. I am still missing a fair amount of info...any definitive info is appreciated! Please post as a follow-up to this post and I will update the chart. Thanks! Looks like we're almost to 40 now... :) --Todd 1. 1985 CWC-CW (...) (24 years ago, 4-Mar-01, to lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.org.us.gmlug, lugnet.org.us.texlug, lugnet.org.us.wafol, lugnet.loc.jp, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.org.us.dixielug, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.org.us.cmlug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.us.lugco, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
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(...) Oh you are most welcome, naturally! :^) Just doing my part to promote the group. ~Trev Astro Lift Co. (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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(...) Thanks Trev. :^) ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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(...) Mark Sandlin made both. Check out his site: (URL) Lift Co. (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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(...) Who has a Cylon Raider? Are there pictures? Is there a Colonial Viper to go with it? What about a Battlestar (to the same scale, of course) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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(...) Hmm, I don't know how that will work for everyone else. Personally, I have Fridays off, so I could do it, but everyone else has to work, and traffic being what it is, it would likely take us until 10pm just to get there. Then we'd have to (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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This time they're offering the standard 20% off... plus a 1 day sale rate of 10% for using a Bay card, plus an additional 10% off if you sign up for one (I had one a few years back but lost it, and they didn't mind signing me up for a new one). So (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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... (...) ... (...) YES! Any Saturday works for me ('cept the 17th as well, coincidentally enough... that'll be the weekend I celebrate gettin' old) but most of the VLC meetings are on Fridays (which means I generally can't stay long. If you come up (...) (24 years ago, 3-Mar-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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(...) Actually, as I recall, it was used Lego bought from an on-line auction (eBay?). The point was that it's an item an adult wouldn't likely travel with and it might be suspected of being a gift unless you declare it as something you intend to (...) (24 years ago, 17-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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Matthias Jetleb wrote in message <3a8a05f3.5667492@lu...et.com>... (...) That would probably be Canucks having bought Lego in the US, have to then pay GST on bringing it back into Canada. Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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(...) Actually, I wrote the original post because I recalled some people grumbling about having to pay taxes on northbound shipments of Lego. I just can't remember which group the messages were in. Matthias Jetleb VA3-MWJ (24 years ago, 16-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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(...) 3411 is $19.99 regular at Walmart. Calum (24 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) US S@H Specials, Feb 14 - Feb 20, 2001 Highlighted: (details) View Raw Message System 3411 Blue Bus w/ soccer ball $19.99 $15.99 I don't know if you've seen this, but I hope this helps! Sincerely, --==Richard==-- You can reach me @ (...) (24 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Matthias Jetleb wrote in message <3a875956.771835@lugnet.com>... (...) I've done this when taking a laptop across the border too. It probably won't be a problem with Lego, though, since there's no duty on Lego going in either direction across the (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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(...) Within the HAM radio community there are many occasions where our travels take us across the Canada/U.S. border. One of the problems we encounter is with the movement of radios which, in the eyes of some of the more suspicious customs officers (...) (24 years ago, 12-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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(...) I'm booked for the 17th, and March 3rd (our normal SEALUG meeting) ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (24 years ago, 10-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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Mark Sandlin wrote in message ... (...) folks. (...) <snip> (...) Awesome idea! I'm free Sat 17 Feb and Sat 24th Feb... Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Lego auctions: (URL) Guild of Bricksmiths: (...) (24 years ago, 10-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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Hey there, northern neighbors, The other day I had a grand ideer. I thought it would be mighty fun if some of us SEALUG-ers piled into a car and drove up for a meeting with VLC folks. We could bring along some MOCs and hang out, maybe grab some (...) (24 years ago, 10-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug)
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Doesn't seem anyone seen them :-( So I'll take Kevin's advice and repost. I've had a pair of recent additions to our household and thought it would be fun to see them kicking around the Lego soccer ball in a few months time. So if anyone has at (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Bah! I like my "ton-of-LEGO" better! The seller's reserve is about $90,000 clams!?! I think that is a rather high estimate. Tweeking my own horn here, I've had fun as an AFOL in picking and chosing my sets to add to my ton, gave it character. (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) It sounds good, but I can't help thinking that there are warts on that frog. :-( - how much of that 2000 lbs is the weight of the containers? (he doesn't expressly say "weight doesn't include...") - I'm guessing that tub of 2x4 bricks isn't (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) ... I never got past the "Holy ABS Heaven, Batman" stage in my thinking, to actually consider about that. First things first, right? Robin :-) (24 years ago, 4-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a7bce4b.31355483@l...et.com>... (...) Where would we keep it once we bought it? Kevin ---...--- Victorian House: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) store: (URL) auctions: (URL) Lego Web page: (...) (24 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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... I wonder how many club cars he has ... Robin (sigh ...) (24 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I was thinking that maybe we could all check our pockets, pool our change, and place a bid on this lot. After all, the club's wee stash could use a little beefing up ... ;-) (URL) do you guys say? Robin (24 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a627511.101534166@...et.com>... (...) Mostly Rock Raiders (agreed on the HQ set Dean, I'd forgotten how many good parts there are in there! And I love the Teal color!), but also some pod racer buckets, landspeeders, (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Of course that was the only one there! Do you think I'd leave any if there were others. At the very least I'd buy them and sell them to you for $14 ... or maybe $109 ! ;-) Robin (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) We picked up almost all the Rock Raiders sets. Two of the largest set. (Incredible Parts pack for Trains that set!) 6 of the Minifig sets. I nabbed all the Star wars buckets and whatnot. I think we spent about ~$200 bucks I think for close to (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I'm curious as to what everybody picked up at these recent sale weekends at The Bay (and elsewhere). There are some amazing post-Christmas deals to be had. I guess the shopping season wasn't that great for retailers this year. I did quite well. Lots (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hello, It has been confirmed. A limited range of discontinued Lego (Desert Adventurers, Jungle Adventurers, first year Star Wars, Rock Raiders and a few other themes) will be 50% on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The rest will be 20% off. If you are (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.nalug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Actually, I'm quite serious when I say it was probably a good thing that I didn't know about it. I can really use the extra cash right about now, and with sales like that, I have zero control. Is there a 12 step program out there for a wretch like (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a5cceda.15723546@l...et.com>... (...) If it's any consolation, I missed it too. David called me and told me about it and I went the next day (I think it might have finished even before he called me) but by that time (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Actually, when you got to the store, some stock was 50% off. Namely, Desert and Jungle Adventurers, first year Star Wars, all Rock Raiders sets and old town junior. Some older sets like advent calendars rang up at 8.48 rather than 29.99 and (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Don't feel too badly; misery loves company and I didn't hear about it till the following Monday either (in all fairness, there were posts about it that showed up on the weekend... unfortunately, my net access is at work, so...) I'm itching to (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I read about it in a flyer actually. It wasn't 50% off, but it was 20% off. -Adam (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) True, we came upon it quite by accident. Our mail box is in the Bay now and for laughs I said to my wife that we should have a boo. (There being a LEGO Store there soon apparently). To our surprise we noticed a few very battered sets on a (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) <Snip> Sorry to butt in, but there were several messages floating around on the weekend on lugnet.ca. A friend told me about the sale on Friday night and after having gone to The Bay on Saturday, I posted about my experience. The trouble is (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) (URL) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ah yes, the 50% off sale that NOBODY POSTED ABOUT ... Not that I'm bitter at all ... It probably saved me a pile of money. However, if someone does spot something like this next time, a quick post would be nice. I'm sure there was plenty to go (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Can you provide a link to her message? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Our trouble is we spent WAY to much at the Bay 50% off sale. We have to lick our wounds before we order anything again... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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For those of you who noticed Suzanne's post on this in .announce, I thought I'd let you know that I've emailed her requesting stuff for our beloved VLC. I'll keep you all posted. Robin (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Actually, my idea was to get an order out in the next couple of days, and hopefully have it *here* by the next meeting. Of course, the 19th would be a trifle optimistic, but I've had S&H orders arrive in less than 3 weeks. Perhaps if we (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a5badc8.513721376@...et.com>... (...) 19th sounds good to me. Kevin ---...--- Victorian House: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) store: (URL) auctions: (URL) Lego Web page: (URL) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a5badc8.513721376@...et.com>... (...) Because I can't add 12 and 7 of course... duhhhh! :-) Kevin ---...--- Victorian House: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) store: (URL) auctions: (URL) Lego (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That sounds good for Xan and I. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ya, I think Xan and I wanted a few things... Discuss at next meeting? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Thats a -=r e a l l y=- good idea, perhaps the Ontario rtlToronto should try it!!! Thanks for enlightening me with the concept. -R (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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We had talked about doing a largish order from the group as a whole. Does anyone besides me still want to do this? I've got a few smallish things I'd like to get, but can't stand paying that shipping. Robin (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Why did you switch to wednesday dates, Kevin? Not that I have anything against a midweek meeting, of course. Perhaps you were just trying to get us "tuned" to your birthday frequency? ;-o I'm game for any of these dates, including the upcoming (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I don't think we set a time for our Jan meeting. When? This coming Fri is 12 Jan, then there's the 17th or the 24th or the 31st (my birthday!) Kevin ---...--- Victorian House: Limited edition kit (URL) Kits & Custom Lego models: (URL) store: (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jan-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I too scored big. Mindstorms Vision Command Mindstorms Dark Side Kit (The Walker one) 3! Battle Droid Transports A multi kit of a Snow Speeder and Tie Fighter & Y-wing. and a Droid Escape (Can NEVER have enough of those) All in all it was a (...) (24 years ago, 28-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi guys, I hope Santa treated you all well. I got a few smallish sets, but also took some time to finally build my UCS X-Wing (over 6 hours!). Wow! What an awesome model. Can't recommend it highly enough. Anyway, a week or so before Christmas, I (...) (24 years ago, 27-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Well, I was completely spoiled! Star Wars Tie Fighter, Millennium Falcon, and the last two dino island sets i needed to complete the series. Awesome score. Xan (24 years ago, 26-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) My family shipped some gifts to us this week, and during the unpacking (from the shipping box), I ... ahem ... might have accidentally, um, shaken a couple of them ... ... with positive results, I might add. :-) Have a fantastic Christmas time (...) (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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May you all get lots of Lego from your loved ones during this festive season. Xandria (24 years ago, 21-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Cool. Very Cool. Now, the next thing is, will they resurrect some of the older pieces (I"m thinking of the Gray Space Wings from the Classic Space Set) or do you have to build it with the pieces that are currently being sold? I mean think about it. (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.general)
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I missed the quote so far. Very interesting. Reading this I wonder: a] How far back in history will they go? b] Does it say any brick in any color? In that case I could think of some strange tan/brown/clear creations... Duq (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.org.ca.vlc, Dean Husby wrote: [snip] (...) "Welcome to Canada, the 51st State of the USA." Steve (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Robin Sather wrote in message <3a2df613.47146467@l...et.com>... (...) I suspect we were just in the "LUGNET dates" page that TLC referenced above that list. (...) I 'm sure you're right, we could probably have got something for the train show - but (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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"Robin Sather" <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:3a2e1059.538728...net.com... (...) might (...) Whilst we are dreaming I have an even better idea. Design your own bricks and they make them!!!! Easily automated through CAD/CAM regards (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.general)
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(...) I suppose that today I feel like a dreamer! :-) (...) It seems to me that they already have many of these systems in place to a certain extent. They are just not being used as effectively and efficiently as possible. Add to the mix the prices (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.general)
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"Robin Sather" <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:3a2e03cd.506610...net.com... (...) Wishful thinking. (though there is nothing wrong in dreaming) I cant help feeling that this was put together by a marketing person without any regards (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.general)
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(...) You're describing a situation that already exists, aside from the fact that he says the software will be free. Actually, it is now, assuming you eat the correct brand of breakfast cereal! "Any" is a pretty strong word. I tend to think that (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.general)
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(...) Sorry we won't be seeing you, Bryan! Good luck on your exam. Robin (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi, this is primarily directed to Robin and Alex/Dean: For those of you that go/went to UBC, I'm sure you realize that it's exam time now. Therefore, I will be unable to join in on this Friday's fun (I have an exam on Saturday, believe it or not!). (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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"Robin Sather" <robinsather@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:3a2df7f1.476240...net.com... (...) Clearly there will be some restriction on the meaning of 'any'. The most obvious one is that the software will only contain a selection of bricks from (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.general)
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Sorry if this has already been discussed, but if it was, I definitely missed it! This quote appears on the Lego Press web site ((URL) 2002 LEGO builders will be able to build any three dimensional creation using free software to create building (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.general)
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Pretty cool, but I'll bet the only reason we were mentioned is that we originally contacted TLC about our logo and sign. They simply have us on file. I suspect that if we were to initiate more contacts, and updated them with our shows and events, (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Congratulations VLC. At least they mentioned the continent of Australia, if not the group STUDS. pete.w (more SLUG than STUD) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I can't believe it! Look at this! "LUGNET unites an entire global community of approximately 10.000 LEGO enthusiasts from Europe, USA, Asia and Australia through a web-site and network of user groups. Thousands of people in more than 30 (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Yes... it's around... I put it with the VLC lego box... hmm... well, it was on the table... no fear... it is marked and I know where it was... really i do honest Xan PS: or i could hold it hostage for a little pink bike... "Claus Thiim" (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Check out the press releases and other stuff at (URL) don't miss the mention of VLC in the list of LUG's at (URL) - no details, but we're on the list. Fame at last! Kevin (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I dunno if I want to know... ...anyways, I, too will be late for the meet on Friday... I should be able to be there sometime around 9-ish, 10-ish... C. #643 (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Ah, thanks! Dean wrote: (...) hrm... (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Do we have it??? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi, Claus Sorry -- we've been keeping it safe from harm. It's in a special little pile for the next VLC meet. :-) Xan (24 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Nope. (...) Claus, was it marked in any way? What size was it? Robin (24 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I know nothing... but... Whomever has my green baseplate which I lent to the Train Show cause, kindly bring it to the meet?... thanx. C. (24 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I have just gotten around to unpacking my Trains from the last show and noticed I'm missing a Magnetic coupler. Has anyone found an extra one? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Alexandria Husby wrote in message ... (...) The comfy chair! Bring out the comfy chair! <evil grin> Kevin (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Cute. This set is so cute, and has so many cool pieces in cool colours -- I want 50. An entire army of Altairs. heh heh. This was a very fun set to construct, play with and look at. Even the die hard castle guys can't disagree -- and I am/was/am (...) (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.reviews)
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Hmm.... I don't know, Robin. I think a penalty is in order here. ......... ....... heh heh.... of course we'll wait for you... Xan (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3A244EFF.F355B830@a....bc.ca>... (...) No objections here - the more present the merrier! Kevin (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Hmmm... I guess that would be best. To make sure everyone got there... Anyone have any objections? -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I just found out that a jazz choir I'm part of will be performing on the 8th. The performance is at 7:30pm, 10 minutes away from the meeting place, so I could probably be there by 8:30 to 8:45. Any chance of waiting to do the gift exchange (...) (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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You rock, Robin! I think you missed your calling. :-) We'll write you a cheque and give it to you at the next meeting if that's okay. Thanks, dude. Xandria (24 years ago, 26-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Found one, a new post. Thanks. Their file sizes were like ~600k for maybe 10 seconds so I'm on track with the size. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Did I mention it's a LEGO related gift? Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (24 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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