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| Hello, Here is a link to pics of the 30,000 piece cable-stayed bridge I built 7 years ago after the suspenson bridge. The first two pics show as it appeared in my basement. The remaining three pics show how it appeared in the front window of the (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi.har, lugnet.loc.us.fl.tam, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.fl.tam) !
| | | | | WAMALUG April meeting
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| Date: Sunday, April 13, 2003 Time: 12:00PM - 5:00PM Location: GMU Arlington Campus 3401 North Fairfax Drive Arlington, Virginia 22201 Room: 257 If you're in the area and you have a chance just stop in, join us! LEGO Discussion, Show and Tell, (...) (21 years ago, 6-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.dc)
| | | | | Pictures from RichLUG Train Show: 3/22-33
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| On March 22-23, RichLUG participated in the annual Wings ‘n’ Rails Show at the Aviation Museum of Virginia ((URL) here in Richmond, VA. Here’s a link to a folder in our BrickShelf gallery that contains some pictures I took with an elderly 35 mm (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.animation, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.town)
| | | | | Re: Visiting DC area
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| Gino, As it stand now, a group of us are going to meet on Thursday at 6:00pm. There are many places in Arlington to eat or order from and we can decide once the group gathers. I'll have menus and such on hand to help the group decide where to eat. (...) (21 years ago, 12-Mar-03, to lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va)
| | | | | Re: Visiting DC area
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| Lego Outlet in Woodbridge, VA. Maybe an hour-90 minutes from Reston. George "Gino A. Melone" <gmelone@brikwarrior.com> wrote in message news:HBEFHr.Cn5@lugnet.com... (...) sites (...) (21 years ago, 10-Mar-03, to lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va)
| | | | | Visiting DC area
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| I'll be in Reston, VA for training most of next week. Are there any LEGO/LugNet related activities going on it that area? Worthy LEGO/geeky sites of interest? Thanks, Gino A. Melone (21 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va)
| | | | | February RichLUG Meeting
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| The Richmond Lego Users Group (RichLUG) will be holding its next monthly meeting on Saturday, February 1, 2003, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm at the Tuckahoe Library on Parham Road. General fun with Lego is on the agenda. Check out our website (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.org.us.richlug)
| | | | | Pictures of My Halloween Display at Zany Brainy
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| The folks at the local Zany Brainy were nice enough to let me come set up a single table display and show off my spooky Lego creations for Halloween this year. I finally got some pictures developed and posted to Brickshelf to share with folks: (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 22-Nov-02, to lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.harrypotter) !
| | | | | LEGO GREAT PUMPKIN GIVEAWAY!
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| This weekend at Potomac Mills Mall.. The LEGO GREAT PUMPKIN GIVEAWAY! Saturday, October 26th 2700 Potomac Mills Circle Prince William, Virginia 22192 Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Grand Court to benefit Toys for Tots and receive a free LEGO (...) (22 years ago, 24-Oct-02, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.va)
| | | | | WAMALUG October Meeting [Re: Wamalug April Meeting]
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| Date: Sunday, October 13, 2002 Time: 1:00PM - 5:00PM Location, Room, Directions still valid. (...) (22 years ago, 13-Oct-02, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.org.us)
| | | | | RichLUG Train Show - Sept. 21-22 & 27-28
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| Now that September's here, I wanted to post and let folks know about RichLUG's next train show that will be happening the last two weekend's of this month. Last year (in November) we put on our first public display as part of the annual RF&P Model (...) (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
| | | | | Norfolk LEGO club
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| Just trolling a line to see what bites! We have a club called HRMUG in Norfolk, primarily interested in Mindstorms. There is also a legend about a train club in Chesapeake, but its members seem to be as rare and elusive as the Sasquatch. Also, if (...) (22 years ago, 23-Aug-02, to lugnet.loc.us.va.new, lugnet.loc.us.va.nor)
| | | | | Re: Lafayette IN, Ann Arbor MI, and Denver CO robotics clubs
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| (...) OK, Jona wrote and said it's LRGOAA for the Ann Arbor group. Still wondering about the Lafayette group. So the new group/lists (today/yesterday) are: lugnet.org.us.legotics (URL) lugnet.org.us.lrgoaa (URL) lugnet.org.us.hrmug (URL) also I've (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.in, lugnet.loc.us.co, lugnet.loc.us.va)
| | | | | Re: From BWI to hotel on the WMATA
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| (...) No... the Virginia Square station is a better choice... when you surface (there is a bit of construction that makes you go to the S a bit I think) loop around to Fairfax and go to the right (east I think)... it's on your left immediately after (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
| | | | | Re: From BWI to hotel on the WMATA
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| (...) [...] (...) That reminds me a lot of the Deutsche Bahn web site ((URL) I used to plan a lot of my travels while in Germany last summer. Imagine a site for an entire *country* that good. Including not only the national train lines but also (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
| | | | | Re: From BWI to hotel on the WMATA
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| (...) Sounds to me like it is cutting it extremely fine. On a Thursday evening, this plan might very well have you catching the absolutely last Blue Line headed in that direction, and it depends on you catching the shuttle 14 minutes after arrival (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
| | | | | Re: From BWI to hotel on the WMATA
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| (...) The Virginia Square station, one stop short of Ballston heading west, is one block west of the BrickFest location and is already along Fairfax Drive. (...) Fairfax Drive is already at the level of the second floor. There is a sidewalk and a (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
| | | | | Re: From BWI to hotel on the WMATA
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| (...) not really - when we took the metro to WAMALUG meetings, we never had to take a bus. I don't remember offhand what stop we took, but I think it was on the orange line... Maybe ballston metro? it was only a block or two away. Dan (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
| | | | | Re: From BWI to hotel on the WMATA
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| (...) And a follow-up question... I asked the WMATA RideGuide what's the best way for me to get from my hotel to the GMU Arlington campus and it said this: Take ORANGE LINE Towards VIENNA/FAIRFAX -GMU Depart: ROSSLYN METRO STATION At 09:05 AM (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
| | | | | Re: From BWI to hotel on the WMATA
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| (...) no kidding! it was one of the first things I missed when I moved here. RideGuide rocks! :) FUT Geeking (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
| | | | | From BWI to hotel on the WMATA
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| A question for folks in there area... My flight is supposed to get in at 10:06pm tonight at BWI. The WMATA website's (awesome) RideGuide feature says I should do the following to get to my hotel (the Key Bridge Marriott): Take B30 GREENBELT STATION (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
| | | | | BrickFest: Roommate matching needed
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| I've got a place to stay, but I've noticed a number of other people who aren't sure whether they can make it due to the cost -- or who are sure they're going but would really like to find a way to keep costs down. Does anyone out there have a hotel (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
| | | | | RichLUG Meeting - Saturday 6/29/02
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| Greetings Everyone! Just wanted to remind y'all that our next RichLUG meeting is this coming Saturday, 6/29/02 Noon-5 p.m. at the Tuckahoe Library. The large meeting room downstairs is reserved for us. I plan to be there from Noon on...Remember (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.loc.us.va.nor)
| | | | | Next RichLUG Meeting - June 29, 2002
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| Greetings All! Just a quick reminder to let those who might be interested know that the next Richmond LEGO Users Group (RichLUG) meeting will be held on June 29th, 2002 from Noon - 5 p.m. The meeting will be at the Tuckahoe Library on Parham Road (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
| | | | | RichLUG Meeting - Saturday April 27th
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| Greetings! This is just a quick note to let everyone know that the next meeting of the Richmond (VA) Lego Users Group will be Saturday, April 27th. Meeting time is 12 Noon - 5 p.m. We have the big meeting room at the Tuckahoe Library on Parham Road (...) (22 years ago, 23-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
| | | | | HRMUG Does SUMO
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| The Hampton Roads Mindstorms Users Group (HRMUG) is sponsoring a series of SUMO-theme meetings and exhibitions during the second quarter. Our meetings are held the third Saturday of each month from 2-4 PM. April's meeting will be at the Pretlow (...) (22 years ago, 9-Apr-02, to lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.loc.us.va.new, lugnet.loc.us.va.nor, lugnet.robotics.events)
| | | | | Wamalug April Meeting
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| Date: Sunday, April 14, 2002 Time: 12:00PM - 5:00PM Location: GMU Arlington Campus Room: 257 If you're in the area and you have a chance just stop in, join us! LEGO Discussion, Show and Tell, games, trading and other stuff. Directions: (URL) meeting (...) (22 years ago, 3-Apr-02, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.org.us)
| | | | | RLTC Display this Weekend in Richmond, VA
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| The Richmond Lego Train Club (RLTC), a subgroup of RichLUG, will have a display this weekend, March 23 and 24, at the RF&P Train Show at the Virginia Aviation Museum located near the Richmond International Airport. The show is open from 9:30 am to (...) (22 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.trains.org)
| | | | | WAMALUG March Meeting
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| Date: Sunday, March 10 Location: GMU Arlington Campus Time: 12:00PM - 5:00PM EST Room: 257 If you're in the area and you have a chance just stop in, join us! This is a very informal get together. You can bring anything LEGO related that you want, or (...) (22 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.va)
| | | | | Re: Specials at the Potomac Mills Lego Outlet
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| I just ordered 7 buses. Apparently they are getting slammed with phone orders for the buses. They are almost out of the America's Bus. Jason (...) (22 years ago, 28-Feb-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
| | | | | Re: Specials at the Potomac Mills Lego Outlet
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| What's even better is that the Soccer Busses are 30% off $11, so they cost $7.70 each. (61.5% off!) Thanks to Mike Walsh for the tip. Cary (...) (22 years ago, 28-Feb-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
| | | | | Re: Specials at the Dawsonville Lego Outlet
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| Last night I was at the Potomac Mills LEGO Outlet (VA) 703-490-1335 They have all the arctic sets (URL) many of the soccer sets are 30% off. Mars sets are all 20% off. 7186 Watto's™ Junkyard is 24.99 and there were other good deals (IMO) they also (...) (22 years ago, 28-Feb-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
| | | | | In town, wanna get together?
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| Hey, DC area types... anyone down for an impromptu get together? It turns out that I will be in the DC area starting tomorrow nite until Friday afternoon. Drop me a line (or post here) if you're interested. (I'll be staying in the Tysons Corners (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.dc)
| | | | | Next RichLUG Meeting - Saturday 2/23
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| Greetings! Our next RichLUG monthly meeting will be happening Saturday, 2/23 at the Tuckahoe Library. The small meeting room has been reserved for Noon - 5 p.m. (library closes at 5:30 p.m.). Our main topic of conversation will be making plans for (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
| | | | | WAMALUG Meeting Feb. 2
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| February Meeting Date: Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002 Time: 12:00PM - 5:00PM EST (GMT-05:00) Location: Granddads Hobby Shop (URL) Show layout Trains trading and other stuff Christina (22 years ago, 28-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.dc)
| | | | | Re: January Meeting Announcement
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| (...) I was wondering if there was anything I've built that folks would like me to bring? I'm planning on bringing some 12v stuff for display (bascially all stock except for my 7740 color scheme club car). I'm also curious if anyone will be bringing (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.org.us.richlug)
| | | | | Re: Heads are rolling...
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| "Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:3C505E1D.5929@m...ing.com... (...) Frank. I'll assume you mean Pittsburgh, PA. If so, Pittsburgh is a great city with lots of culture, etc. (Strip District, the revitalized Homestead (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
| | | | | Re: Heads are rolling...
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| (...) I have seen some Jobs postings for Austin which I'll be checking out (what group are you with?). I'm not sure if STL shows up in Jobs as San Jose or Santa Teresa, if the 2nd, there wasn't anything the other day. Frank (22 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
| | | | | Re: Heads are rolling...
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| (...) As I mentioned over in lugnet.admin.general, the Lugnet community is one of the most rewarding ones I have ever participated in. I am so much more looking forward to my job search knowing that chances are real high that whereever I end up I'll (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
| | | | | Re: Heads are rolling...
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| (...) Y’know, this is what I like about LUGNET! =) People helpin’ other people, sharing ideas, and networking. This really makes the community strong when we pull for each other! I just wish I had contacts so that I too could help Frank out. (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
| | | | | Re: Heads are rolling...
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| (...) How do you feel about (donning my flame-retardant suit) Microsoft? Being with another one of the "giants" out there - I just thought I'd ask. You can't beat the benefits - I keep expecting someone to show up looking for a kidney in return for (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
| | | | | Re: Heads are rolling...
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| (...) <snip> (...) Frank, I'm sorry to hear this news. I know you've been with the company for a long time and I hope that you can stay with them (preferably without having to move...but I guess that is not likely- :( ). Of course, it is also a big (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
| | | | | Re: Heads are rolling...
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| (...) Frank, being a fellow IBM'er I hate to hear these things. My group just went through a major re-org but so far nobody has been let go. Unfortunately I work at home and the rest of my team is in Santa Teresa CA and Austin TX and I don't know if (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
| | | | | Re: Heads are rolling...
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| (...) Frank, Best of luck. We just took about a 10% reduction here, thankfully I'm still employed. George (22 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
| | | | | Re: Heads are rolling...
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| Frank, I'll check the ALLTEL internal web site in the morning I think there was something listed the other week here in Atlanta that might fit. I'll let you know what I find out. jt (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
| | | | | Re: Heads are rolling...
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| (...) Oh, man, Frank, I'm really sorry to hear this. Is this the project you've been working like a man possessed on for the last God-knows- how-long? And it's just axed like that? That totally and completely sucks rocks. If I had any leads, I'd (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
| | | | | Re: Heads are rolling...
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| Dang, good luck, wow, I didn't know what kind of work you were in, very interesting. I'm glad you still get to goto Brickswest. Again, Good luck. Legomaster (22 years ago, 23-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
| | | | | Heads are rolling...
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| Well, my project at IBM just got axed today. We have 30 days to find a new job within IBM and a decent severance package after that. I still plan on attending BricksWest and local events in the next few weeks (I think I will be coming up to Richmond (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
| | | | | Re: get together (Greensboro NC)??? 2002
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| (...) I may just do that. If so, I'll have to dig out my directions... And starting at noon makes it a whole lot more sane for getting going from here in Raleigh. I might look for a place to crash though, the last time I did Richmond-in-a-day was a (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.va)
| | | | | Re: get together (Greensboro NC)??? 2002
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| Frederick: Thanks for the invitation. Unfortunately, February 3 is Super Bowl Sunday and there is a good chance that my Steelers will be there! Maybe some of my fellow RichLUGers will be able to come. OTOH, RichLUG is meeting this Saturday, January (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.va)
| | | | | Re: get together (Greensboro NC)??? 2002
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| (...) Saturday is better for me. (...) Let's find out... (...) Go ahead and send me the directions. (...) Sounds like fun. I plan on bringing my 12v stuff, I'll probably set up a small 70s blue era 12v layout if you've got the floor space. It (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.va)
| | | | | January Meeting Announcement
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| The January meeting of RichLUG (Richmond Lego Users Group) will be held this Saturday, January 26, 2002, starting at 12:00 noon in the downstairs conference room at Tuckahoe Library off Parham Road (a bit later than normal due to the unavailability (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.org.us.richlug)
| | | | | Re: 50% at Target in Richmond, VA
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| (...) I found one remaining Railway Express at the Broad & Libbie Store at half price! I also saw a Sepilberg Movie Maker set at 50% there along with other assorted sets. Big news though is that the local Zany Brainy has the X-Wing at 50% off. (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.richlug)
| | | | | Re: 50% at Target in Richmond, VA
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| (...) I was just at that Target last Friday and they had three Railway Express sets at full price. Bert (22 years ago, 11-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.richlug)
| | | | | 50% at Target in Richmond, VA
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| Today, I was at the Short Pump Target (near WalMart) and they were in the process of restocking the toy clearance aisle. Everything was marked at 50% off. Lego sets included lots of Droid Escapes, Arctic double packs, a few DDKs (at $49.95) and some (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.richlug)
| | | | | WAMALUG meeting
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| Sunday, January 13th Location: GMU Arlington Campus Room: 257 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00+ p.m. What to expect: Just a little bit of everything RCX Trains trading and other stuff the last meeting: (URL) meeting will be in the Arlington Original building (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.dc)
| | | | | Re: Nothing Special at TRU
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| "Greg Perry" <supernerd23@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:Gp1Bq0.5yI@lugnet.com... (...) I saw a bunch (15)of the SW buckets at the Parham K-Mart in mid December but I already had one and didn't really want another. Glad you got some before they (...) (22 years ago, 28-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.org.us.richlug)
| | | | | Re: Nothing Special at TRU
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| "Bert Waters" <lhwaters@hsc.vcu.edu> wrote in message news:Gp26sJ.Cw1@lugnet.com... (...) Express (...) checked (...) I agree. At 50% maybe, but not at only 30%. What I'm really hoping for is something around 70% (that would be $41.70). If they (...) (22 years ago, 28-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.org.us.richlug)
| | | | | Re: Nothing Special at TRU
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| (...) I stopped by the Target on Broad & Libby on Wednesday and the Railway Express scanned at $90.30. a 30% discount. There were three left. This is still to expensive for me. If they go to 50%, then I may purchase one. I also checked the Zany (...) (22 years ago, 28-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.org.us.richlug)
| | | | | Re: Nothing Special at TRU
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| I hit the Target at VA Center Commons today. All of their LEGO was still full price. I also hit the K-Mart at Glenside/Broad in hopes of scoring a couple of SW buckets (got the last couple from the Parham KM back on the 21st). I came up empty-handed (...) (22 years ago, 28-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.org.us.richlug)
| | | | | Nothing Special at TRU
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| Hey everyone. Visited TRU on Quiccassin at lunch today. I didn't find much on sale. The UCS Tie Fighter was $69 and change. They did have some of the new Star Wars sets available. I'm hoping to check Target in Short Pump later this week or this (...) (22 years ago, 27-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.org.us.richlug)
| | | | | Hampton Roads Mindstorms(tm) Users Group
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| We've finally gotten it together! Here is a link to information about the first meeting, to be held January 26 in Norfolk, Virginia! (URL) club will feature design challenges, discussion groups, MOC displays, and in-meeting building! See you there! (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.nor, lugnet.loc.us.va.new, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Re: Lego Day at the Library - A Smashing Success!
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| RichLUG's "LEGO Day at the Library" was a big success for us and the Tuchkahoe Library in Henrico County/Richmond, VA. The official count that was being kept at the door was around 375. From the time the library opened at 9:30 we had folks in (...) (23 years ago, 1-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.general)
| | | | | WAMALUG Meeting December 9th
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| Sunday, December 9th Location: GMU Arlington Campus Room: 257 Time: 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. If you're in the area and you have a chance just stop in, join us! Agenda: Discussion Show and Tell brik wars trading and stuff Pictures from the last meeting: (...) (23 years ago, 29-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.va)
| | | | | Lego Day at Tuckahoe Library (Dec. 1)
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| On Saturday, December 1, RichLUG will be hosting a "LEGO Day" at the Tuckahoe Library. Planned events include free building, building contests, annimated (movie) features, and a Lego train display (along the lines of the one shown here - (URL) Day (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.org.us.richlug)
| | | | | Mindstorms Club (Again)
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| Hi again! I'm still working on getting a Mindstorms group together in Southeastern Virginia. So far, I've gotten some interest from a younger group (8-16 year olds) in the Hampton Roads area. With a little luck, this December we'll be having a first (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.nor, lugnet.loc.us.va.new, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Re: WAMALUG Meeting November 11th
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| It is too bad children arn't your thing, since seeing how happy lots of LEGO bricks makes them is very enjoyable. And there were adult activities, sort of. Christina, Megan, and I helped supervise and keep the brick from getting to scattered. And (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va)
| | | | | Re: WAMALUG Meeting November 11th
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| (...) Thanks so much for the information. Children aren't my thing. Too bad there isn't any "adult" oriented activities. We like Harry Potter too! :-) Katie (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va)
| | | | | Re: WAMALUG Meeting November 11th
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| (...) This sounds like a few events we had at the Mall of America LEGO Imagination Center while I worked there. Basically a wall of baseplates, with areas indicated for each color of brick. Each kid will get a small supply of bricks of a specific (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va)
| | | | | Re: WAMALUG Meeting November 11th
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| (...) To be clear: this is NOT a WAMALUG event - some of us may be attending however. (article source unknown): LEGO Company Invites Washington, DC-Area Children to Build Giant LEGO® Harry PotterTM Mural At Union Station Saturday & Sunday, November (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va)
| | | | | Re: WAMALUG Meeting November 11th
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| (...) I keep seeing this mentioned but no one posts what this is!!! WHAT is the LEGO Harry Potter event at Union Station this weekend? What day is it, what time is it, who's putting this on, is Lego or is Wamalug? or who? Where in Union Station will (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.va)
| | | | | WAMALUG Meeting November 11th
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| Sunday, November 11th Location: GMU Arlington Campus : Metro, Virginia Square, on the orange line. Room: 257 Time: 1:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. And/or join some of us at Union Station this weekend for the LEGO Harry Potter event. If you're in the area and (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.md.bal, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl)
| | | | | RichLUG to Display at RF&P Show
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| RichLUG (Richmond Lego Users Group) will be unveiling its first train display at the 24th Annual RF&P Model Railroad Show and Sale, November 3-4 and 10-11, at the Science Museum of Virginia, in Richmond. The display will include a downtown cityscape (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.org.us.richlug)
| | | | | FYI: LEGO now at Kroger (again)
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| Stopped in at Kroger for breakfast this morning (Brook & Parham) and noticed that Kroger now has LEGO in its toy section. I seem to remember a couple of talking before about the fact that we had noticed that Kroger had some LEGO when it first hit (...) (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.market.shopping)
| | | | | WAMALUG Meeting: October 14th
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| Sunday, October 14th Location: GMU Arlington Campus : Metro, Virginia Square, on the orange line. Room: 257 Time: 1:00-5:00 If you're in the area and you have a chance just stop in. Agenda: Show and tell trading LEGO brick and ideas general (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl, lugnet.loc.us.md)
| | | | | WAMALUG September meeting photos
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| Hi all, We just held WAMALUG's September meeting this past Sunday (the 16th). I've posted some pics on Brickshelf: (URL) are some photos of Magnus' big castle, Aaron's many vehicles, and more. Roy (23 years ago, 17-Sep-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.build) !
| | | | | Re: Target SW Special
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| Got it here in Belleville (Metro East area), Illinois too. (...) (23 years ago, 7-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.starwars)
| | | | | Re: Target SW Special
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| You would be right. It's here in Los Angeles as well. (23 years ago, 7-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.starwars)
| | | | | Re: Target SW Special
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| It was here in Binghamton NY too. The only one they had looked like it was ran over by an 18 wheeler. -- Nicole, widow to Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D. (URL) for Duel's Tales "Timothy D. Freshly" <timfreshly@shaheenlaw.com> wrote in message (...) (23 years ago, 7-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.starwars)
| | | | | Target SW Special
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| I was in Target last night here in Richmond, VA, and noticed that there is a special Target Star Wars boxed set - Landspeeder and Slave I for $14.99. I'm guessing that this is nationwide and not just a local promo. Tim (23 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.starwars)
| | | | | WAMALUG September Meeting
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| Expect some building, some discussion, if there is time a trip to the Outlet. Sunday, September 16th Location: GMU Arlington Campus Room: 269 Time: 12:00-5:00+ WAMALUG will be participating in an event on September 29th in Fairfax, VA. If you are (...) (23 years ago, 31-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.va)
| | | | | Re: Any AFOLs Around?
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| "Rich" <rjenkins@dailypress.com> wrote in news:GHp86A.DLH@lugnet.com: there is a group in richmond called richlug i know of non in norfolk i'm up in north va with wamalug (...) (23 years ago, 23-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.nor, lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
| | | | | Any AFOLs Around?
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| Is anyone around? Let's meet and talk about starting up a group. I live in Norfolk, but will travel to any HR area city. Rich (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.nor, lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
| | | | | Re: Going to DC, where to stay?
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| (...) In checking, the Greenburg event is actually the 18th, and we will be there this weekend (10-12) I may have to consider a 2nd trip just for the show (again, Woodbridge is only 5 hrs driving time). Wife is working that weekend, so I am sure I (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
| | | | | Re: Going to DC, where to stay?
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| (...) ...I don't know of any specific hotels and stuff, Check Yahoo for city info for Dale City, Potomac Mills and Woodbridge Va. I'm sure there's lots of tourist pages for the area, seeing as Potomac mills is the #1 tourist destination in Virginia (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
| | | | | Going to DC, where to stay?
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| Anyone know of a decent (Yet affordable) hotel in the DC area. Specifically in the area of Potomac Mills Mall :o) Coming up for the weekend from Roanoke (around 5 hour drive) with a large lego budget and lots of time to spend in the outlet store (...) (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
| | | | | WAMALUG August meeting
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| The Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area LEGO(R)Users Group Saturday, Saturday, August 4th Location: GMU Arlington Campus Room: 246 (brickfest castle room) Time: 12:00-5:00 Free parking on Saturday I'd like to invite everyone on the list to attend this (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.arl, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.dc)
| | | | | Re: Deals at KB-Toys
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| (...) deals. (...) Just to let people know, I checked Cloverleaf and Chesterfield Towne Center KB and nada. -- Overkill is the only sure kill. SR (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
| | | | | RichLUG display
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| I have uploaded some pictures taken of the display set up at Tuckahoe Library by RichLug this past Sat. This display will be running through the month of July. Unfortunately one of the hooks in the ceiling gave out under the weight of a Zany (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
| | | | | Castle "Silver" sets at KB Toys for $4.99
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| FYI to everyone in Richmond, the K.B. Toys at Regency Square Mall has all four Knight's Kingdom "silver" sets (one each with a silver sword, helmet, breastplate, or shield) for $4.99 (regularly $5.99). They are in a LEGO display rack and also on a (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jun-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.org.us.richlug)
| | | | | Robotics Club in Norfolk, VA
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| Hi. I'm putting together a robotics/Mindstorms user group in Norfolk, VA. If you are interested in participating, or have any advice for me on how to get started or reach potential members, please let me know. As soon as I get a few people together (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jun-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.nor, lugnet.loc.us.va.new, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.robotics)
| | | | | Model of Colonial Williamsburg's Powder Magazine
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| Greetings – I want to share some pictures of a project I recently completed after a couple of months of occasional work and multiple purchases from Brickbay. I have built a LEGO version of the historic building Colonial Williamsburg’s Powder (...) (23 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.org.us.richlug, lugnet.pirates)
| | | | | BrickWars at BrickFest
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| Is there interest in BrickWars at BrickFest. I know that it was mentioned a few weeks ago (URL) anyone want to speak up in support of a BrickWars Event, possibly all day Friday? Christina www.brickfest.com (23 years ago, 20-Apr-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.gaming, lugnet.org.us.bloc, lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.md)
| | | | | Re: Anyone there?
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| Hi Dan- Yes, I have. But I do not wish to drive the nearly three and half hours for (...) (23 years ago, 16-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.nor)
| | | | | Re: Anyone there?
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| ever heard of WAMALUG? (...) (23 years ago, 16-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.nor)
| | | | | Re: Anyone there?
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| (...) Hi Mike- I'm still around, well sort of, between Poquoson and JMU up in Harrisonburg, I'll be home in the next few weeks. There are a few of us around the area, at least that I know of. We had preliminary talks of starting a LUG, and I would (...) (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.nor, lugnet.loc.us.va.new)
| | | | | Anyone there?
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| Last post 9 months ago? Wow. Anyone else in Tidewater shuffling through bins of bricks at 2:30 AM? -Mikey (23 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.nor)
| | | | | Re: K-Mart BOGO 50% off sale
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| Yes this is a nationwide sale. And no I never read this newsgroup. I looked at other newsgroups to see if they were experiencing the same slim pickings we have in Massachusetts. Apparently not. Buying lego sucks up here. Never a real bargain. (...) (23 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric)
| | | | | Re: K-Mart BOGO 50% off sale
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| "David Eaton" <deaton@intdata.com> wrote in message news:GA3M8u.AEz@lugnet.com... (...) is (...) store (...) what (...) Street (...) a (...) Well, it was in their printed circular yesterday (Sunday) and the two K-Marts I went to were both (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.market.shopping)
| | | | | Re: K-Mart BOGO 50% off sale
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| (...) Well, can't say I do, but if I happen to see a "BOGO 50%" in the title of a message, I'll check it out! :) Is this nationwide, or just local K-Marts? DaveE (cc'd market.shopping) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.va.ric, lugnet.market.shopping)
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