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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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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 <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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(...) 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 <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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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