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I just borrowed this book from my local library. I haven't gone through every bit, but so far it's extremely helpful -- speaking here as one who's never written an official proposal. (at least not yet) Proposal Planning and Writing, second edition (...) (24 years ago, 11-May-00, to lugnet.cad.datfest, lugnet.publish, lugnet.edu)
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| | LDraw CD-ROM Update
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Greetings I've been discussing LDraw CD-ROM issues with Don Heyse, Stephen Bissell, and Steve Bliss over the past couple weeks. Don just sent me a master CD-R in the mail of what we have so far. As of now, install files and HTML pages need to be (...) (24 years ago, 7-May-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.datfest) !
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| | Re: .datFest Update
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(...) Great! (...) No problem - family and work come first :) (...) Thanks. As of now (even when waiting for a facility) we can get started making the cirriculum and organizing the event schedule. Promotional literature could be made too so long as (...) (24 years ago, 12-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.datfest)
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| | Re: .datFest Update
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(...) [...] (...) Great! -Tim (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 (24 years ago, 11-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.datfest)
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| | Re: .datFest Update
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(...) Tim, I don't think you would have to worry about a NELUG display. I definitly think we can do something whether it's the current Castle Display a revival of the Star Wars display or something entirely different I am sure we can come up with (...) (24 years ago, 11-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.datfest)
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| | Re: .datFest Update
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(...) I know the name and number of the person in charge of lending bulk. I also know of a source, related to the Lab, which I think is a good bet for borrowing. I don't expect any purchasing would be necessary. I'll keep quiet for now, waiting (...) (24 years ago, 11-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.datfest)
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| | Re: .datFest Update
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Suz, Another quick thing I forgot to mention is, where to get bricks. Ideally we should have a play area with several thousand bricks. Do you know the best way to get that volume? We could purchase some sets and break them up ourselves, or go to TLG (...) (24 years ago, 11-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.datfest)
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| | Re: .datFest Update
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(...) Yeah. But at this point of the game there really isn't a springboard to base those efforts from. At this point, though, the people interested in helping would be: Tom (tomkmit@aol.com) Zlatko Unger Chris Thompson you? (...) Hmmm... In what (...) (24 years ago, 11-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.datfest)
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| | Re: .datFest Update
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Tim Courtney wrote: [...] (...) :-[ Please don't get discouraged. I know how hard it is to organize these things (since MindFest). On our team, we found one way to make progress was to have a list of people interested in helping. Then a person with (...) (24 years ago, 11-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.datfest)
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| | .datFest Update
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Greetings Just thought I'd give a little update on 'progress' on .datFest. In reality, there hasn't been any. The last place I talked to for sponsorship/hosting was the Boston Museum of Science. The good news is they said they would look into it, (...) (24 years ago, 9-Mar-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.datfest, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Organizing the LDraw CD-ROM
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Well, since we've discussed some of the logistics behind producing the CD, its time to get the organization down. First off, I'll send out emails to everyone who has contributed a utility that works with the LDraw system, and get permission to (...) (24 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.datfest)
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| | LDraw CD-ROM Project
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A few people have been entertaining the idea of creating an LDraw CD-ROM. I discussed it with Terry and Jacob, and then obtained the permission of the Jessiman family to go ahead with it. I thought I'd present this idea to the group for feedback and (...) (24 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.datfest)
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| | Looking for Corporate Sponsors for .datFest
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At this stage of planning .datFest, it is critical to find some way of financing the event. If you know of a company which works with CAD or a university taht does the same that might be interested in sponsoring .datFest, please let me know. At this (...) (24 years ago, 20-Jan-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.datfest)
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| | Re: Introducing and Planning .datFest
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sorry bout the duplicates there.... ugh. (24 years ago, 19-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.datfest)
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| | Re: Introducing and Planning .datFest
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(...) Maybe we could collaborate on this.... I've got a couple ideas for parts of the logo, but I know if a few of us work together it could be a lot better. LMKWYT Jameson Robert Gagnepain JamesonRobert.com Web Services (URL) #17714608 (24 years ago, 19-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.datfest)
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| | Re: Introducing and Planning .datFest
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(...) Maybe we could collaborate on this.... I've got a couple ideas for parts of the logo, but I know if a few of us work together it could be a lot better. (24 years ago, 19-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.datfest)
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| | Re: Introducing and Planning .datFest
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(...) Exactly what I was thiking about doing. Again, this is after we have received permission from each author to republish their work on CD and include it in a package for registration in exchange for funds etc etc.. -Tim (24 years ago, 19-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.datfest)
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| | Re: Introducing and Planning .datFest
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(...) how bout the whole software collection? (IE ldao,simlego,ldd,ldl...,mlcad...) (24 years ago, 19-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.datfest)
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| | Re: Introducing and Planning .datFest
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(...) Yeah, that's the main one I'm shooting for. Though it would be excellent to help out other LDraw experts on a per-needed basis with travel expenses. (...) Heck yeah... Hopefully by then the OMR will be running and substantial, so we could put (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.datfest)
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| | Re: Introducing and Planning .datFest
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(...) That'd be great! :) Although I'm probably one of the closest... It would be really great to pay the Jessimans' trip... (...) LDraw doesn't take up much room--you could put tons of extra stuff on a CD... (...) I could give it a shot... (...) (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.datfest)
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