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Dean Husby wrote in message <3AEB255F.C89D08AE@a....bc.ca>... (...) Rolling (...) Yep, I tried it too (at 2am last night when I was having trouble getting to sleep :-) ) and it seems impossible to get the other end to match up. :-( I'll keep (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I did some playing around with that idea Kevin had regarding the Rolling stock yard. I'm having trouble being able to connect the other end up. Any ideas? (URL) the Train Designer layout. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego (...) (23 years ago, 28-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I really hope you can make it. (...) Yes, annoying eh? But our current policy is that anyone (of mature age) can join. There were no regs on actually attending and what not. (...) Alex is sending the list to Mark B. (The new list mailer...) (...) (23 years ago, 20-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Yes. We will discuss this at the next meeting... 27th looks fine. Jet me double check the room avail... Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 20-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I was sorry to have to miss the last meeting. Although there's a slight chance of a conflict, the 27th should be a good date for me. I agree that the meeting should primarily center around possible upcoming shows. Involvement, participation, (...) (23 years ago, 20-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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I don't think we set a Next Meeting date or location last month (there being only 4 of us in attendance). How about Fri 27th Apr. At the usual meeting place? Kevin ---...--- - Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Lego (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3ADCDAD7.A2A6EB3B@a....bc.ca>... (...) show (...) some (...) I think a lot of people don't read this newsgroup, (including those who would be interested, like Andrew and David) and those who do don't always follow (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Ok people, it seems that we are either having trouble reaching the members here or else no one is interested in helping out. The last show was a lot of work for the small group of us to do. If we could get some more builders and helpers we could do (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm interested in helping, but I won't be able to provide much "manpower" (i.e. moving stuff around, planning, etc). I'm back in a 9 month intensive program starting July 31st so I'd be concentrating in school at that time... On the other (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) We couldn't pull this one off for a LARGE layout... If we are not going to do it well... (...) This one would be enough time... (...) This would be good too. (...) We MUST do this one. We have our honor to protect! (...) Here's what I (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) I'm speaking for myself here but I'd like to do the shows ourselves. Also getting and putting tables would be way to much time and expense to be worth it. Kevin's door tables sound better. Now if we were doing a joint, planned show involving (...) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) That would be good. I had a few of them tables made up. They are convenient.. I'm not entirely sure what you can transport by hand... A phone call to confirm would help. Dean -- Coin-Op's For Sale!: (URL) Lego Workshop: (URL) Lego Club: (URL) (23 years ago, 4-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Otherwise, I am reasonably sure PNLTC would loan tables, but we'd have to go and collect from Seattle (and return)-at least, most likely. If you have a actual show planned, please let me know, because I will put it onto the PNLTC mailing list (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Hi guys, Like many of you, I've been super busy the past few weeks and months. I've had very little for Lego (gasp!). I've only been sporadically monitoring lugnet and this forum. I will jump in on this thread however. (...) I'm definitely (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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Dean Husby wrote in message <3AC90D57.FF42B7D7@a....bc.ca>... (...) of what (...) I'm interested, and can provide track, buildings, rolling stock, van transport, setup, teardown, presence during some of the day. However this all depends on which (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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(...) Depending on when, I move back to Victoria mid/end next month. I expect I could knock up some PNLTC style ones for Aug. or so. If your show is in that timeframe, I might be able to supply 2-4 (depending on ferry limits...does anyone know what (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc)
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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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