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(...) and couldn't be sold on Sundays. (...) for most shops to trade on Sunday, I'm not sure how consistent this was across the US, so such a comparison might not be highly accurate. I know that in 1985, most stores in Missouri were closed on (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GJDrnz.7q4@lugnet.com... (...) The problem, if there is one, was created by bizarre rules about what could and couldn't be sold on Sundays. Whilst for many years, much long after the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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"Keith Kirchoff" <legosarefun@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:F68ybK8YoSquJGK...ail.com... (...) unfortunately, shopping now seems to be a modern idea of a 'family day' out. regards lawrence (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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hey guys, the explanation is on the page: (URL) me know what you think. thanks :) Adios, 8^) Brucey-Wan Visit My Site - (URL) (23 years ago, 8-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) Nothing. And if you choose to run your firm that way, it ought to be your perogative to do so. No law should prevent you from closing your shop on whatever day you choose, just as no law should prevent you from *opening* your shop on whatever (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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The idea of keeping the Sabboth (Sunday/Saturday) is an ancient church tradition. I think it holds a lot of merrit regardless of your religious beliefs. While growing up, my family always had "Family Day" every Sunday. My brother and I weren't (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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I would like to quickly comment on so many people's objection to Harry Potter. As a large fan of fantasy novels, I have always found this strong objection to fantasy from different religious factions quite peculiar. My first girlfriend many years (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Markham, you are right. Keeping Sunday special, they obviously are Christians, Catholics, Lutherans, or other religious people and what we have here are Atheists criticizing Christian or other Religious beliefs, because they probably don't (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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Huw Millington <hmillington@cix.co.uk> wrote in message news:GJCy1q.KFo@lugnet.com... (...) And just what is wrong about this? What's wrong about having a day off to be with the family? -- Markham (23 years ago, 8-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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On Sat, 8 Sep 2001, Huw Millington (<GJCy1q.KFo@lugnet.com>) wrote at 19:02:39 (...) The one near me opens on Sunday, but their LEGO selection is rubbish, so I won't be going back. (23 years ago, 8-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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James Stacey <James@minifig.co.uk> wrote in message news:GJCtt4.BGt@lugnet.com... (...) so (...) And yet these people stock computer games like "Diablo" and "Doom"... -- Markham Who needs sanity when you have iNsAniTy?! All your Lego base are (...) (23 years ago, 8-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Is this an anti-magical thing? Did they refuse to sell Fright Knights and Dragon Masters too? John #388 (23 years ago, 8-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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"James Stacey" <James@minifig.co.uk> wrote in message news:GJCtt4.BGt@lugnet.com... (...) so (...) Well, it will be them that lose out then, just like they do for not opening on a Sunday (because they are 'keep Sunday special' supporters!) when (...) (23 years ago, 8-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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Just spoke to a worker in The Entertainer and they said that they would categorically not be stocking Harry Potter LEGO on their shelves. This is due to the religious beliefs of the owner (he feels its inapropriate and so wont stock any Harry Potter (...) (23 years ago, 9-Sep-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter, lugnet.castle)
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(...) Thanks for the great scans Ralph! Some things I noticed and am excited about..... TWO new colors of wizard hats. A darker purple and a lighter pink. Yay!!! The yellow spoon is new to me. The chests of drawers and other furniture types (other (...) (23 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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Has anyone else noticed that the German LEGO catalog and Sears catalog show different 'outfits' in sets 4722 and 4723? The German LEGO catalog picture for 4722 shows Ron with a blue torso and tan or light grey legs: (URL) While Sears shows him with (...) (23 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Mr L F Braun" <braunli1@pilot.msu.edu> To: <lugnet.harrypotter@lugnet.com> Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2001 1:29 AM Subject: Re: Harry Potter German catalog pictures (...) <snip> (...) I'm really looking forward (...) (23 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) Looking at the Australian catalogue (which is identical to the DE layout except the text is in English)/ (...) And brown (hogwarts castle) (...) I think there's a brown key in Hogwarts (...) Looking at the print in front of me, I'd be hesitant (...) (23 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) Ditto. Ralph, you rock! (...) Some have been, some not. Anyways, it's worth revisiting, because I LIKE to drool. *slurp* (...) I wish the Froad/Tog were new, but he's not. Also, the owl in 4707 may in fact be *tan*. (...) Woohoo! Carrot Top (...) (23 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) Oh. My. Yes. At least in the mind's eye, not from the basis of the character (who's a mite young, I'd say). But yeah, that's uber-babe hair. Maybe I'll have to stick it on Alexis/FemmeFatale. heh LFB (23 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.harrypotter)
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