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COME JOIN THE JUMBLE!
1. What is a jambalaya box?
A jambalaya box is a collection of LEGO® elements. It is sent through
the mail to different people. Each person takes out some pieces that
they would like, and replaces them with pieces that others may like.
As set forth in the lugnet.market.jambalaya charter/purpose...
lugnet.market.jambalaya (group):
Discussion and planning for organized exchanges of "jambalaya"
boxes (diverse mixtures of new or used LEGO® elements, under the
theory that one person's trash is another person's treasure).
2. Where does the word "jambalaya" come from?
Here's what Merriam-Webster online <http://www.m-w.com/> says:
Main Entry: jam·ba·laya
Pronunciation: "j&m-b&-'lI-&
Function: noun
Etymology: Louisiana French, from Provençal jambalaia
Date: 1872
1 : rice cooked usually with ham, sausage, chicken, shrimp, or
oysters and seasoned with herbs
2 : a mixture of diverse elements <curious jambalayas of competing
elements -- Neil Hickey>
We are aiming for definition #2 here. No rice or meat please!
3. What are the rules for taking pieces out?
The rules are few. Basically, we want to keep a good fun mix going.
Everyone should try to increase the value, diversity and uniqueness
of the pieces in each box. We want the box to be thrilling when you
open it. A recipient must pledge to be true to the spirit of
Jambalaya. Also, try to get the box moving quickly on to the next
person in the list.
4. How do I sign up for the box?
Go to lugnet.market.jambalaya. Find a thread that reads
"General Box #1 thread" or "Technic Box #1" or something similar.
Reply to the ORIGINAL message with your desire to receive the box and
your e-mail address. You will then be added to the list in order.
You can view the list at:
http://www.execpc.com/~mookie/jamabalya.html
When the person on the list in front of you is ready to send the box,
they will e-mail you for your street address. (This is for your
protection). You get the box, exchange your pieces, email the next
person on the list and away it goes! Please use common sense when
mailing the boxes. We don't want to lose or destroy their precious
cargo.
5. What if I don't live in the U.S.?
If you live in Canada, please see the "Canadian Jambalaya" thread.
Canadains can sign up like the everyone else, however, the box won't
be sent to Canada until 5 or more Canadians sign up. This will save
postage and expensive country to country transfers. Additional
details can be found in lugnet.market.jambalaya.
Also, shipments across recognized national borders must be sent via
Fed Ex, UPS, DHL, Airbone Express, or a local equivalent, using
economy air transport mode. Again, this is for safety. We don't want
a lost box.
If you live in another country, please read/write to
lugnet.market.jambalaya. If the interest exists, it may be possible
to arrange for one, or start your own.
6. What If I have a question this post doesn't answer?
Its simple. Ask your question in lugnet.market.jambalaya and all will
be made well.
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I have posted an rtl compliant version to rtl. basically it has additional
instruction
on how to find and join LUGNET (tm). thanks to all who helped!
Looking at this thing, it seems to have the makings of a FAQ for the
group...I'll
have it if anyone wants it.
Patricia Schempp
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Could the URL to list of recipients be posted every couple of days? Going
back and searching already read articles in a newsreader can be somewhat
cumbersome. This also lets new people know where the queue resides.
Mike - mike_walsh@mindspring.com
Patricia Schempp wrote in message ...
> I have posted an rtl compliant version to rtl. basically it has additional
> instruction
> on how to find and join LUGNET (tm). thanks to all who helped!
>
> Looking at this thing, it seems to have the makings of a FAQ for the
> group...I'll
> have it if anyone wants it.
>
> Patricia Schempp
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There's no need to post a repeating message.
The URL is at the Jambalaya 'homepage':
<http://www.lugnet.com/market/jambalaya/>. That's pretty easy to find, in
case you forget. And forget to bookmark.
Steve
On Tue, 27 Jul 1999 13:44:11 GMT, "Mike Walsh" <mike_walsh@mindspring.com>
wrote:
> Could the URL to list of recipients be posted every couple of days? Going
> back and searching already read articles in a newsreader can be somewhat
> cumbersome. This also lets new people know where the queue resides.
>
> Mike - mike_walsh@mindspring.com
>
>
> Patricia Schempp wrote in message ...
> > I have posted an rtl compliant version to rtl. basically it has additional
> > instruction
> > on how to find and join LUGNET (tm). thanks to all who helped!
> >
> > Looking at this thing, it seems to have the makings of a FAQ for the
> > group...I'll
> > have it if anyone wants it.
> >
> > Patricia Schempp
>
>
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Mike,
I think its a good idea. Maybe someone who is quite active in this group
could put helpful links in their sig (mine is a little too big already).
Being the type who uses a newsreader instead of a browser, I find it
difficult to find anything in this group (links, threads for specific boxes,
etc.). I didn't even know there was a jambalaya homepage, until I read a
reply to the post I am replying to.
--
Have fun!
John
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Mike Walsh wrote in message ...
> Could the URL to list of recipients be posted every couple of days? Going
> back and searching already read articles in a newsreader can be somewhat
> cumbersome. This also lets new people know where the queue resides.
>
> Mike - mike_walsh@mindspring.com
>
>
> Patricia Schempp wrote in message ...
> > I have posted an rtl compliant version to rtl. basically it has • additional
> > instruction
> > on how to find and join LUGNET (tm). thanks to all who helped!
> >
> > Looking at this thing, it seems to have the makings of a FAQ for the
> > group...I'll
> > have it if anyone wants it.
> >
> > Patricia Schempp
>
>
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On Sat, 31 Jul 1999 23:30:53 GMT, "John DiRienzo" <ig88888888@stlnet.com>
wrote:
> ... I didn't even know there was a jambalaya homepage, until I read a
> reply to the post I am replying to.
John,
Any ng on lugnet will have a "homepage". Take the ng name, lugnet.aaa.bbb,
and change it to http://lugnet/aaa/yyy/. That will be the URL.
Now then, what's an aaa, and does it really *need* a subgroup bbb?
Steve
Original post modified from using lugnet.xxx.yyy as an example, just to
prevent cheap jokes.
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On Sun, 1 Aug 1999 19:17:07 GMT, lehman@javanet.com (Todd Lehman) wrote:
> In lugnet.market.jambalaya, blisses@worldnet.att.net (Steve Bliss) writes:
>
> > John,
> >
> > Any ng on lugnet will have a "homepage". Take the ng name, lugnet.aaa.bbb,
> > and change it to http://lugnet/aaa/yyy/. That will be the URL.
>
> That should say http://www.lugnet.com/aaa/bbb/
oops-duh.
Which reminds me, how does one (correctly) spell "oof-duh"?
Steve
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Steve Bliss wrote:
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> Which reminds me, how does one (correctly) spell "oof-duh"?
uf-da
You went to da tech, you shudda known dat, eh?
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Pardon moi, but the correct spelling is "Uff-da"
-John
Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> Steve Bliss wrote:
>
> >
> > Which reminds me, how does one (correctly) spell "oof-duh"?
>
> uf-da
>
> You went to da tech, you shudda known dat, eh?
>
> --
> Larry Pieniazek larryp@novera.com http://my.voyager.net/lar
> - - - Web Application Integration! http://www.novera.com
> fund Lugnet(tm): http://www.ebates.com/ Member ref: lar, 1/2 $$ to
> lugnet.
>
> NOTE: I have left CTP, effective 18 June 99, and my CTP email
> will not work after then. Please switch to my Novera ID.
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John Neal wrote:
>
> Pardon moi, but the correct spelling is "Uff-da"
No. That's the MinnesOTA spelling. The correct spelling is as I gave it,
and as it is spelled in the UP.
Are you, a devout (?) Larritarian, questioning my infallibility? O ye of
little faith...
? - this is not a footnote, in case you were wondering. Admit it, you
were.
--
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- - - Web Application Integration! http://www.novera.com
fund Lugnet(tm): http://www.ebates.com/ Member ref: lar, 1/2 $$ to
lugnet.
NOTE: I have left CTP, effective 18 June 99, and my CTP email
will not work after then. Please switch to my Novera ID.
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btw, "uff da" is also the common spelling in Washington state
-- dave
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