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Re: Is it possible to have too much LEGO?
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lugnet.general
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Wed, 23 Feb 2000 21:16:11 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Markus Wolf writes:
> Here's what I do, not as a law, but as a rule of thumb.
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> I decide what it is I really want before hand. I avoid impulsive shopping
> unless I see a clearance that's really cool. My next lego set is the River
> Expedition from the Adventure series. I know this sounds silly, but I've gone
> to all the stores looking at the prices while I peruse the other stuff. I
> monitor ebay and find out all I can about it on Lugnet. Frankly, I've used
> all kinds of time and gas money just looking around, but that's part of the
> joy for me.
> I know why I want that one. It comes with a boat that could be later
> turned into a pirate ship. I've never had a big ole ship. I have a crow's
> nest and some masts and flags from times past, but I'd like to make my own
> pirate ship. It also comes with a native that can join my King Kahuka figure
> as an Islander. I've renamed King Kahuka to King Watakuku. The new islander
> will be renamed Locohaha, a sort of witchdoctor. I already have Gail Storm
> who's become Bridget Bartholomew the missionary. Watakuku is my only islander
> and I'd like to have a good islander tribe for when I create Lava Lagoon, a
> story I've created for "my kids."
> I've made a decision not to buy the set until March unless I find a really
> really really good deal. Waiting is good for the soul. My pastor told me
> once that the danger in a marriage starts when you take each other for
> granted. I think that works in alot of things. Remember how you looked so
> forward to Christmas, and how much fun it is to open that gift you always
> wanted. I'm creating a Christmas moment for me.
> I know certain people couldn't handle this, but I'm a hopeless romantic.
> I'm waiting for the girl I'm going to marry for my first kiss. That kind of
> stuff. Have a great day!
Agreed again, on all points.
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| Here's what I do, not as a law, but as a rule of thumb. I decide what it is I really want before hand. I avoid impulsive shopping unless I see a clearance that's really cool. My next lego set is the River Expedition from the Adventure series. I know (...) (25 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.general)
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