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Post by The Doctor on Aug 28, 2017 7:31:29 GMT
It kept me going on the trains!
-Ralph
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Aug 28, 2017 8:56:09 GMT
I'm beginning to see why your guts are on a line to disaster.
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 28, 2017 11:21:18 GMT
Cake for Ralph.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 28, 2017 14:33:22 GMT
Ralph cannot live by cake alone!
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 28, 2017 17:04:24 GMT
CAKE.
-Ralph
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Post by Nigel on Aug 30, 2017 8:44:18 GMT
I'll be at Bristol Anime that weekend. I wouldn't mind going to Birmingham Brick Live at the end of October, but probably won't make it because of plans for the Saturday that weekend.
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 18, 2017 17:22:54 GMT
Trains booked so I will be there Sat and Sun. Hooray!
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on Sept 18, 2017 17:43:45 GMT
Trains booked so I will be there Sat and Sun. Hooray! -Ralph I was thinking about coming, should I?  |
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 18, 2017 17:46:51 GMT
YES!!!!
In all seriousness, it is a fabulous fabulous show and there is often so much to look at that I go both days. There is also a selection of talks and it all takes place in the fabulous railway museum which your ticket also gives you full access to.
One year I had a shot in a working electronic LEGO wheelchair...complete with cup holder!!! Another time some engineers from Boeing had made a working (revoving) 1:1 scale Boeing jet engine!!!
There is also a fine dealers room and the Brick Cafe.
-Ralph
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Sept 19, 2017 5:47:31 GMT
Saturday for me.
Martin
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Post by legios on Sept 19, 2017 20:14:42 GMT
Whilst I had fully intended to come down for this, and would still like to, I don't kniw whether I can make it. I am further advanced with the process of attempting to buy a permanent home in this fair city than I had expected to be - and as a result somewhat closer to large legal bills, removal expenses etc... I'm not prepared to say yet that I definitel won't make it, but the likelihood is clicking down steadily. :- ( .
Ah well. If I can't manage to make it happen this year, being properly settled will mean I will be able to plan properly to make it happen next year.
Karl
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 26, 2017 18:51:51 GMT
I have trapped Blueshift into coming. He cannot back off now.
Nick, are you still in Brum then? You could pop down.
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Sept 26, 2017 19:23:22 GMT
Sadly, I am forced to confirm that I am not going to be able to make this year. The big rock of home-buying is hurtling steadily toward me and, whilst I probably won't be settling the bill with my solicitor and finishing off all the legal shenanigans this week it is definitely going to be on this side of my next payday. Much to my chagrin I'm not going to be able to join you all this year. Have a fantastic time, and beware - for next year I should be in a much more settled position and able to make my first appearance in a "Crisis on Earth Brick!" event!
Karl
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 26, 2017 21:32:28 GMT
:-( Oh dear. Do drop by for a visit when you're more sorted.
I thought "I'll be clever and see if the Pizza Express will take a booking".... Nope, won't for Saturday lunch time!
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Post by blueshift on Sept 30, 2017 11:55:26 GMT
Ok I will sort out my travel! Who is coming then? (Saturday, right? What time/where?)
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 30, 2017 23:38:52 GMT
I will be there both days but meetup day is Saturday. Doors open at 10am. There is usually enough there to occupy a full day but you can get back in with ticket after popping out for lunch.
It's best to be there before 10am as the queues are usually long to get in and you can get to the Lego shop before it is cleaned out...
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on Oct 1, 2017 15:12:28 GMT
Earliest train I could get comes in at 10am (unless I wanted to get there 2 hours earlier, which I don't!)
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Post by Philip Ayres on Oct 1, 2017 17:29:23 GMT
Can you work out how to get to the Steam Museum by yourself?
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Post by blueshift on Oct 1, 2017 17:31:59 GMT
Can you work out how to get to the Steam Museum by yourself? I've looked at a map, doesn't look far! |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Oct 1, 2017 17:53:31 GMT
It isn't, and I believe there's a short cut under the railway line Google MapsRight out the station into Station Road which becomes Sheppard Street and then becomes London St. Just after it meets Emlyn Square turn right into the Great Westen Underpass - a big set of doors in the wall which brings you out round the back of the steam museum. |
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Post by The Doctor on Oct 1, 2017 19:17:37 GMT
You will also see streams of people heading towards the show!
-Ralph
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Post by blueshift on Oct 4, 2017 19:38:15 GMT
I think I have convinced someone I know who lives nearby to go to the lego show too! Don't murder them, Ralph!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Oct 5, 2017 22:47:00 GMT
Who's likely to be coming back for some dinner Saturday evening?
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Post by blueshift on Oct 5, 2017 23:22:24 GMT
Who's likely to be coming back for some dinner Saturday evening? I'll have had to catch the train by dinner  |
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Oct 6, 2017 5:52:19 GMT
Who's likely to be coming back for some dinner Saturday evening? Not me on this occasion, thanks. Martin |
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Post by The Doctor on Oct 6, 2017 6:08:09 GMT
Been up since 1am wheezing with lurgy. Had a shower to try to get some energy to make it to train but knackered. Not well enough for 6 hours on train. Not happy. -Ralph |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Oct 6, 2017 6:27:38 GMT
Bugger. Really sorry to hear that. Hope you feel better soon and get something back on your tickets.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Oct 6, 2017 7:19:56 GMT
So remaining chaps.... what shall we do about tomorrow?
I would think an hour is about what I'd manage at the show.
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Post by The Doctor on Oct 6, 2017 8:10:03 GMT
Bugger. Really sorry to hear that. Hope you feel better soon and get something back on your tickets. Alas no for they are non-refundable. -Ralph |
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Post by The Doctor on Oct 6, 2017 9:02:10 GMT
I did also check to see if I could change my ticket down for this evening or Saturday if I felt better but no dice. I either need to submit "written evidence" or provide a letter from GP or Hospital, which is not going to happen for common lurgy that lasts for a few days. **** you, Virgin Trains!
-Ralph
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