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Post by Philip Ayres on Apr 30, 2012 15:02:50 GMT
I mentioned at the weekend that every year there's a Lego exhibition, primarily of railway, at the Steam Museum in Swindon. The 2012 event takes place on the 6th & 7th October. Details at www.steam-museum.org.uk/steam/lego.htm and www.greatwesternlegoshow.com/ So if anyone fancies going we could set a weekend event up.... The Steam Museum, which we visited at Swindon 2010, is a short walk from the Pizza place we've frequented. |
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Post by Hero on May 2, 2012 21:46:47 GMT
Will jot that one down.
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 8, 2012 18:13:28 GMT
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Post by kayevcee on Jul 8, 2012 19:26:46 GMT
Was it the giant mosaic that sealed the deal?
-Nick
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 9, 2012 18:50:35 GMT
This:
"interactive Building - help create an all-new giant LEGO mosaic from 100,000 bricks!"
Plus:
"Brick Cafe - to keep you refreshed in first class style."
And:
"Visit the LEGO Shop and other independent LEGO traders for some great deals on some exclusive LEGO sets not available on the high street"
-Ralph
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Post by Nigel on Jul 10, 2012 11:53:59 GMT
I've pencilled it in my diary. I'll have to see how much AA and my two London trips end up costing me.  |
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 12, 2012 18:40:48 GMT
Just need to stick in an A/L request to allow for flexibility for travel.
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Jul 12, 2012 19:40:47 GMT
That does look like being a fantastic show. I am half-tempted to see what I have available in the way of annual leave myself to see if I could make it down for it.
Karl
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jul 12, 2012 20:21:41 GMT
It is mainly trains. But a lot of trains. A LOT.
Someone had done some fab stuff with Space Monorail last time. And I think someone even had duplo.
There was also a HUGE battleship with remote control moving guns
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 13, 2012 6:56:25 GMT
Remote...control...moving guns...
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 19, 2012 21:10:59 GMT
Got the Friday and Monday booked off to allow flexibility of travel. It is on!
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jul 19, 2012 21:30:52 GMT
So pizza for lunch then?
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 19, 2012 21:57:51 GMT
Make it so.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jul 20, 2012 6:01:43 GMT
So say we all.
Went this week and it was fab. Going again Monday. Pizza that is.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jul 20, 2012 12:42:24 GMT
No idea if I can make this or not.
Going to assume not at the moment.
Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 27, 2012 17:03:25 GMT
I have Friday and Monday confirmed off work if need be. Plan to sort travel out at next day of pay (18th). Uncle Phil, is floor space still available at the Death Fortress? Would be looking to come down Friday, leave Monday or Sunday depending on travel costs. If need be, I can grab a B&B if that is imposing too much.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jul 27, 2012 20:38:46 GMT
No, as always you're welcome to stay as are others. Food will be provided as will hardcore SJH videos
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Post by The Doctor on Jul 27, 2012 23:12:04 GMT
Very kind of you. I'll firm up arrangements after Aug pay and then I'll be all sorted.
I may need to be alone if you have "hardcore" SJH videos though. Huh huh huh.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jul 28, 2012 11:21:05 GMT
I don't want to know about you firming up your arrangements while watching SJH!
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 10, 2012 9:30:18 GMT
Muh huh huh.
We need to get Nigel, Blueshift and Mr McV along to this!
-Ralph
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Post by Nigel on Aug 10, 2012 10:21:49 GMT
What, to your hardcore video show? Ooer.
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 10, 2012 10:24:08 GMT
It's ok. Private viewing booths can be arranged.
-Ralph
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Post by Nigel on Aug 10, 2012 10:54:54 GMT
You're not viewing my privates!
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 10, 2012 11:17:20 GMT
We can build a LEGO viewing platform!
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 10, 2012 11:43:46 GMT
There will be a trip to the pizza restraunt. and Liz food.
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Aug 10, 2012 19:04:19 GMT
Currently free that weekend...
Martin
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Post by blueshift on Aug 10, 2012 19:07:58 GMT
Tell me more about this lego thing
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 10, 2012 19:37:59 GMT
Follow the link up the page!
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 14, 2012 10:40:21 GMT
Looking at both trains and planes, it seems the cheapest fares total is circa £130 for there and back! Fecking hell.
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 17, 2012 10:59:58 GMT
Payday today so it was time to sort out train tickets to the Swindon Death Fortress and back. Since my last check the price had soared to £200! Cue a very frustrating hour looking through websites, registering, etc just to get the cost down to £117 (involving mind-bogglingly early travel times: not looking forward to my 6am departures there and back). Want to bang my head off a wall. Why must travel round the UK be so difficult? So the deed is done now and a lean month beckons!
-Ralph
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