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Subject: 
Container Stats (was: BF 2003 LTC Container swap call for participation)
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Thu, 17 Jul 2003 02:37:21 GMT
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In lugnet.events.brickfest, James Trobaugh wrote:
> In lugnet.events.brickfest, Rob Hendrix wrote:
> > To better explain the thought process behind this particular container swap,
> > I have decided to reply to my own post with some more details.
> > 
> > This swap was planned to be an entirely new swap.  My thoughts were to hold
> > an annual swap an treat the containers like a Hallmark(R) ornaments.  A
> > new/different ornament comes out every year.  Instead of changing the actual
> > container and LTC logo every year, I decided we could put event stickers on
> > fresh batches of containers (i.e. Brickfest 2003 logo).
> > 
> > Some of you may not be able to make up to 25-30 new containers, so I have
> > been asked to make some options available to you.  I'd rather lay everything
> > out in front and let you guys vote on it.
> > 
> > The options:
> > 
> > 1. Your club will make and give all new containers to participating clubs
> > and expect to receive a container from each participating club.
> > 2. Your club will make and give all new containers to participating clubs
> > and will receive containers from clubs who have brought one for your club
> > (which you do not already have).
> > 3. Your club will give containers only to clubs who do not have one of your
> > club's containers and will receive containers from clubs who have brought
> > one for your club (that you do not have).
> > 4. Your club will not be participating.
> > 
> > The voting starts now.  I hope to reach a decision within the next 24
> > hours...
> 
> 
> 
> I know Robin W. did a great chart on what clubs had what at one time, maybe he
> can make that public. I think it would be a great help in figuring out what
> clubs need what.
> 
> I am tempted to make a new set of containers for the 2003 year, kind of like
> what Rob said about halmark ornaments.
> 
> jt

James,

You got it! It's now public at http://www.funbrix.com/container/

The site still needs work, but the basics are there (PDF or TXT). I plan to do
more with this site like linking all the clubs and a picture of the month with
the containers at train shows around the world...

Also, I think Rob Hendrix has another container idea coming...

See ya at BF,
Robin W
GFLTC



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  Re: BF 2003 LTC Container swap call for participation
 
(...) I know Robin W. did a great chart on what clubs had what at one time, maybe he can make that public. I think it would be a great help in figuring out what clubs need what. I am tempted to make a new set of containers for the 2003 year, kind of (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org)

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