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Thanks guys, you're much too kind. What I do is for the love of the brick.
Scott was the first AFOL that I had ever met, since my internet access started
exactly one year ago this week (on RTL). A great guy.
I strongly believe in the power of the pen. And I am happy that some folks enjoy
my incessant ramblings. Although I would tend to think that it goes better with a
scone, raspberry preserves, and some clotted Devon cream (3 summers at an Oxford
England college has refined my taste a little).
But seriously folks, my fondest childhood memories started in 1960 at age 6 when I
obtained my first LEGO (20 parts packs and basic set 708) from my grandfather and
uncle. This really had a lasting affect on me, not only because I liked to play,
but also because I strongly believe that LEGO subconsciously improves your IQ. I
have always felt that LEGO maniacs have, on average, a higher IQ than other
hobbyists. Paraphrasing a famous British Actress: "I cannot abide people who
think they are better than everyone else. It makes it so much harder for those of
us (LEGO folks) who really are" (heh-heh).
Gary Istok
Scott Edward Sanburn wrote:
> Speaking of this, I had the pleasure of meeting Gary, and he is like a walking
> Lego history book, with the original sets to prove it. I want to be just like
> him when I grow up! :) (You're a great guy, Gary!)
>
> Scott Sanburn
>
> Sanjay D'Souza wrote:
> >
> > I don't know about anyone else but when I see a Gary Istok post I feel the
> > urge to grab a cup of tea and a biscut, make myself comfortable and indulge
> > in a bit of nostalga while I read his posts. I would have said make myself
> > comfortable beside the fire but we ain't allowed those where I work (yeah, I
> > access Lugnet while at work).
> >
> > On the other hand there are a few posters out there that need a few lessons
> > in netiqutte not to mention getting a certain part of their body well
> > acquainted with a steel capped boot. The language used by these people is
> > at the very least "disappointing" particularly as they see fit to make
> > mention that RTL has, to put it politely "gone to the dogs". Not that I'm
> > trying to be high and mighty but it just seems a tad ironic.
> >
> > Anyway, time I got off my home built soap box and back to work.
> >
> > Sanjay
> >
> > Gary Istok wrote in message <377BB4EE.7129D937@umich.edu>...
> > >
> > >
> > > Greg Majewski wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hello again,
> > > > Just wondering which set contains lots and lots of varying sizes of green
> > > > plates? I am making Gasgano's Podracer and the green brick service pack • won't
> > > > do it alone.
> > > > Greg
> > > > citrusx__@yahoo.com
> > > > http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Dome/1888/
> > >
> > > Well I'm gonna go off on a tangent here, and say the most green plates can • be
> > > found in Service Packs 518 (2x4 plates), 519 (2x3 plates), 520 (2x2 • plates), and
> > > 521 (1x1 & 1x2 plates) which were available ONLY in the mid 1960's (so • you're not
> > > gonna find these today).
> > >
> > > These sets were available in Europe and USA (Samsonite).
> > >
> > > But in green they were only available in the USA (and maybe Canada) - go • figure?
> > >
> > > 518 - (24) 2x4 green plates.
> > > 519 - (30) 2x3 green plates.
> > > 520 - (40) 2x2 green plates.
> > > 521 - (30) 1x2 green plates and (50) 1x1 green plates.
> > >
> > > This is not going to help you out Greg, but I've had some EMAIL • conversations
> > > with John DiRienzo today about plates and sets in the 1960s that have them. • So
> > > I've got plates on the brain today. (Not to be confused with medical
> > > conditions!)
> > >
> > > Gawd I wish they would reintroduce the 1960's parts pack extensive • selections
> > > again.
> > >
> > > Gary Istok
> > >
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