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Due to the temporary relocation of Port Brique, the annual Bastille Day Regatta was postponed, and has been rescheduled to St Sabina's Day (29 August) 04, from about noon onwards. (Whether that's 1804, or 2004, really depends on your perspective). (...) (20 years ago, 2-Aug-04, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) No, mostly meat science/tech guys. And they're used to four legs. (...) "Accountants ...see the joke a little quicker". You don't know many accountants, do you? (...) I'm flattered! -snip- (...) I meant physicist, but the other two work too. (...) (20 years ago, 2-Aug-04, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) Well, There was an interesting reference to Lego in the Penny Arcade strip last year. I've got a link, but be warned, it's for adult audiences. (oh, and the comic writers were hauled over the coals by Lego fans for using the term Legos not (...) (20 years ago, 1-Aug-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Or 2 weeks ago in the episode of 'yes dear' where the two familys went to Legoland california and built the big technic dinosour. Peter (20 years ago, 1-Aug-04, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) Or Friday's mixed highlights episode of the Glasshouse where Corinne retold the fairytale story of "Our Mary"TM and Prince Frederik, where, as part of the courtship ritual, he dazzles her with his skill with Lego! Deidre (20 years ago, 1-Aug-04, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) Well, if you want obscure references to LEGO, last week's episode of AB Fab had Patsy make a reference to LEGO and Legoland, but (not surprsingly) it was a sexual reference so I don't think I should describe it here... :-) Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi (...) (20 years ago, 1-Aug-04, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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The February 1988 edition of National Geographic (Vol. 173, NO. 2) was wholly devoted to things Australian, due to the Bicentennial activities of that year. On page 191 there is a photo of the Prime Minister of the time, Bob Hawke, described in the (...) (20 years ago, 1-Aug-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Just to clarify, the dance classes will only use half the hall (where we normally set up train layout), so the rest is still available unless it's booked by someone else, which it happens to be on the 22nd. So we can continue to use it, I'm (...) (20 years ago, 1-Aug-04, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
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(...) The best bet would be to look at your local Neighbourhood house/community house, as these venues are generally cheaper than a hall. Failing that, Craigieburn meetings could be moved to mid-term if there is a possibility of Amaroo in school (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jul-04, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
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Hi all, My heretical leanings are well known, and as a general rule I keep them discretely clear of the respectable folk here in .loc.au. That said, I have posted a Port Block Yards page that touches on a few of the Mega Bloks sets, that might be of (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jul-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Could the dementors gravity repulsion (or indeed general repulsiveness) be harnessed as a useful source of propulsion? Or perhaps a military weapon-type application? Could a model that includes dementors be said to suck? (...) So many jobs (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jul-04, to lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) Well, I guess that we are going to need to find a community group that has a centre like Armaroo. And aren't to strict with the costs too. Having only been in Melbourne for a year I don't really have any idea of a place like this. Leg Godt (...) (20 years ago, 31-Jul-04, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
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(...) The only problem with Bayswater is that it is in Zone 3 and may prove pretty expensive for those of us coming in on public transport. (20 years ago, 31-Jul-04, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
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(...) Ross , I will be moving into my own house very soon ! Still in Bayswater. Could we have the meeting there ? I don't know if this may be a long term answer for the Lego General Meetings. I was also hoping to have a M>ltc meeting very soon at my (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jul-04, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
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Hi all, Some bad news. Unfortunately, the Amaroo Centre now has dance classes permanently booked on Saturdays and Sundays, so we probably won't be able to continue using it for our MUGS meetings. Does anyone know anywhere else in east/southeast (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jul-04, to lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel)
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I think I'll come along this Sunday. For once, my schedule doesn't clash with the BUGs! Is anyone interested in having a look at the new MF model? If so, I'll bring it along. Ken, can you please send me your address? See you all then, David Drew. (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jul-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) It was 19.95. ROSCO (20 years ago, 30-Jul-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) It would be unlike LEGO not to trumpet a 'bonus' item. What price was it ? pete.w (20 years ago, 30-Jul-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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Hi all, Yesyerday while browsing at Chaddy Kmart, I found a single copy of what I think is K4487, see here (URL) posted a pic of the box here (URL) just wondering if anyone else has seen this, and if it is definitely K4487? S@H says K4487 contains (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jul-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Oh, that explains the fireworks. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 29-Jul-04, to lugnet.loc.au)
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