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(...) The next show, at this time, be the Christmas Train Show, probably in November As well, there'll be the Hobby SHow, if folks still want to do that one. Both shows will probably be 2-3 weeks apart so it'll be busy.\ Dave K (18 years ago, 10-May-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | Re: Train layout ideas for future Ontario/Canada train shows
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(...) We sort of had to "ensure" the ends...which in early rtlToronto train layotus meant me bringing the ends every time. But that said, if one person brings a corner, and the other person can't, the layout still works, it's just a "r" instead of (...) (18 years ago, 10-May-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | Re: Take Two!
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In lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snip> (...) partsies/drafts? Hmmm... Dave K (18 years ago, 10-May-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Re: Train layout ideas for future Ontario/Canada train shows
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(...) That's a fantastic idea! I was also thinking of 'CLBBA' (or Canadian LEGO Brick Builders Association--now the 'Ontario LEGO Brick Builders Association' (OLBBA) or, dropping the LEGO in case Dave! decides to show up (the Mega Blok builder that (...) (18 years ago, 10-May-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Take Two!
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(...) Agreed, I would also like a place I can set up my individual sculptures, mosaics and the other non-standard scaled crap I build... as well as my space mocs, since I am such a spacer now... (rolls eyes). More than likely I wouldn't attend (...) (18 years ago, 10-May-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Re: Train layout ideas for future Ontario/Canada train shows
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(...) Im in, and already building, will keep you posted with how many modules long it grows. Thanks Dave. And for what its worth, I like going with the "Can-Brick" or "CLBA" - Canadian LEGO Brick Association. Although since there are active lugs in (...) (18 years ago, 10-May-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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| | Train layout ideas for future Ontario/Canada train shows
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We've been discussinng this for quite a while, so I'm going to endeavour to organize something. The fact is that LEGO Train layouts go over extremely well at train shows. We keep getting invites to various venues to display our LEGO train layouts. (...) (18 years ago, 10-May-06, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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| | Re: Take Two!
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(...) Why not try a first 'ad hoc' meeting, perhaps in a public place (maybe a Libary meeting room or something), we can spread the word to other (LEGO) forums around the net*, I'm thinking LegoFan, fbtb, classic-space and classic-castle.. and see (...) (18 years ago, 10-May-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Re: Take Two!
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(...) I say to hell with what "other close LEGO groups" do... I've been having the "rtlEastAve." dinners on the second Friday of every month, and they've been going really well. -Greg (18 years ago, 10-May-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Re: Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show Pictures
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Janey Cook wrote: sniped WOW, some nice pics . I like this one: (URL) a good shot of me addressing my people, As leader of the ENTIRE Norther Hemisphere, I find it relaxing to go "slumming"(1) with the commoners. Chris 1. in this shot I am passing (...) (18 years ago, 9-May-06, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Take Two!
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I'm actually liking the idea of having a LEGO group in the Greater Hamilton area. With that in mind, I'm looking for ideas/suggestions/etc. as to who/what/where/when for the meetin's and such... There are a few schools of thought--I love the 'ad (...) (18 years ago, 8-May-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Re: Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show Pictures
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(...) I agree, at first I wasn't even going to head over to that seller (someone much wiser than me convinced me to) then I ended up getting an entire bag of parts ( a few of which, I am positive I never bought). Rummaging through a really eclectic (...) (18 years ago, 8-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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| | Re: Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show Pictures
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(...) The little bags of random parts was really cool--I'm convinced if Bricklink was a physical place somewhere near me I'd go there every day. Not to say that the store would stay afloat from me spending $1.50 a day there buying three barrels and (...) (18 years ago, 8-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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| | Re: Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show Pictures
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(...) Always my pleasure Dave. Although, on my way home the car directly in front of me killed a deer, we had to drag it off the road, not the most pleasant part of my weekend. Of course, it might have been better than how many darn times I had to (...) (18 years ago, 8-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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| | Re: Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show Pictures
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(...) K, more pics are up--I did the round around the display-- (URL) wasn't the biggest crowds for a show, but eh... I had a great time! Thanks to everyone for the MOCs and the support. Special thanks to those that drove all the way down to make (...) (18 years ago, 8-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Invitation à l'assemblée générale 2006 de QUELUG
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Bonjour à tous, Samedi le 13 mai se tiendra l'assemblée générale 2006 de QUELUG, le groupe des fans de LEGO® au Québec. Cette rencontre aura lieu à Montréal (centre-ville) à partir de 14h jusqu'en soirée. Au programme: affaires de l'association, (...) (18 years ago, 6-May-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.que, lugnet.org)
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| | TRU sale May 6-19
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A few LEGO sets in the latest 2 week flyer from TRU. Sale starts Saturday May 6th and runs until Friday May 19th. Creator or DUPLO 1/2 size tubs for $14.97 (reg. $19.99). Looks like sets 6092 (700p) and 3191. "20% off all* LEGO Batman. *excludes (...) (18 years ago, 4-May-06, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Confirmation for dropping off/setting up at the Toy, Train and Doll show this weekend
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Saturday, May 6th at 5:30 p.m. is when the registration desk opens--someone (porbably me :) ) will be in line to register us and get our nametags. At 6 p.m. the doors open and we're allowed to enter the building and start setting up. Set-up goes (...) (18 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | NWBrickCon Registration Reminder
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(URL) Just a reminder. NWBrickCon registration will be increasing from $38 to $44 on Saturday May 6th. So register early at (URL) the website> and save yourself some money. We are working hard and the event looks to be shaping up for one of the best (...) (18 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.loc.us.id, lugnet.loc.us.or, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Mayday! 4 new MOCs - Retro space - Thunderbirds
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(...) I asked for an electrical drop and I asked that the train layout and the display be side by side. I'll check with Doug on that one. Dave K x-forwarded to appropriate groups and taking it outta Space! (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Reminder: Toronto Toy Train and Doll Show
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Just reminding everyone that the Toronto Toy, Train and Doll show is a few weeks away! THE TORONTO TOY ,DOLL & TRAIN COLLECTORS' SHOW May 7, 2006 10am-4pm The International Centre, Hall 3 6900 Airport Rd. Mississauga, ON , Canada We're allowed to go (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | TRU 20% off Vikings April 22-28
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TRU flyer good from Saturday April 22 to Friday April 28. "Only at TRU" "20% off all LEGO Vikings sets. Indiv. priced starting at $5.99" They mixed up the graphics with the ad. picture 7015 with text "921912 after event 99.99 Now 79.97" (S@H 5.99) (...) (18 years ago, 20-Apr-06, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Nouveau groupe et première rencontre!
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(...) (snip) (...) Hello Mike, I'll give you my phone number privately. Thanks for your interest! :-) Pierre (18 years ago, 7-Apr-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc, FTX)
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| | Re: Nouveau groupe et première rencontre!
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(...) Hello Pierre, I am sending this for my father-in-law who lives in Salaberry-De-valleyfeild. He is interested in QueLUG. He does not get online much at all and I was wondering if there was a telephone number he could contact about the club. Any (...) (18 years ago, 7-Apr-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc, FTX)
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| | TRU 20% off Exo-Force April 8-17
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TRU has 20% off all Exo-Force LEGO. Sale runs Saturday April 8th to Monday April 17th. Note, if you are getting two sets at the same price, Zellers BOGO is cheaper. TRU also has 20% off all MegaBloks Dragon items, and the skull cave assortment for (...) (18 years ago, 6-Apr-06, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | AFOL Named Sheldon?
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Hi All- I'm trying to locate a gentleman who lives in the Portland, Oregon area named Sheldon who joined us for the NW TrainFest 2006 two weekends ago (03.25.06). Unfortunately I was not able to get his last name, or contact information during the (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.trains, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.loc.us.id, lugnet.loc.us.or, FTX)
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| | Laval train show
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English below Bonjour, Les 8 et 9 avril, avec un groupe d'amis, nous allons participer à une exposition de hobby et modelisme à Laval. Ce sera notre 10ème participation à cette exposition. Venez voir les nouvautées. endroit: Polyvalente Georges (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon)
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| | Zellers BOGO April 8-15
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Zellers is having a Buy One Get One 1/2 Price sale on all LEGO (and Bratz) toys, Saturday April 8th to Thursday April 13th. For the past few years Zellers has had one of these sales the week before Easter, and then not again until October. Gail (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: New VicLUG site
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(...) sorry for repost, messed up the futs and this didn't go everywhere in the first place ( so it's not totally a repost ;) ) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, FTX)
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| | NW TrainFest 2006 @ Other newsgroups...
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Hi All- If you can make it to Portland, Oregon this weekend, please stop by the GPLR clubhouse on Saturday March 25 for a day of fun: (URL) Click for Details of the Event> We hope to see you there! -jeremy (URL) GPLR> (19 years ago, 22-Mar-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.loc.us.id, lugnet.loc.us.or, FTX)
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| | NWBrickCon update
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(2 URLs) nwbrickcon.org> is online Hey folks, we've got great news. (URL) nwbrickcon.org> is online. Online registration is available along with ordering your NWBrickCon tee shirt, commemorative model, and/or Brick Bazaar Space. Current registration (...) (19 years ago, 21-Mar-06, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.loc.us.id, lugnet.loc.us.or, FTX) !!
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| | Batman sets and $CDN exchange
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Anyone else notice Canadians are getting extra screwed with the exchange rate on the new sets? 7779 Bat Dragster $15 CDN $10 US (exchange 1.50) 7780 Bat Boat $30 CDN $20 US (exchange 1.50) 7781 Batmobile $45 CDN $30 US (exchange 1.50) 7782 Batwing (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-06, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Brickshelf Down?!
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Hi all: Is brickshelf down? I'm getting Internet Explorer's lovely error message for when a page is down. All links off of mocpages (even deep links), and now even the homepage fails. What's up? -Josh Underhay. When you go to www.brickshelf.com, as (...) (19 years ago, 25-Feb-06, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Bricks & Blocks Outlet in Ontario
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Alan, Thanks for the indepth report. Oh, and I enjoyed the interview I watched with you and commandN. It was a great interview. By the way, the book is great and I have given it to friends and families that have lots of bricks but do not know what (...) (19 years ago, 22-Feb-06, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | NWBrickCon 2006 Coming This October!
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NWBrickCon 2006 Coming This October! Mark your calendars October 6-8 for NWBrickCon. We're going back to the Seattle Center again with nearly double the space we had the year before. What's that mean for you? It means, more room for: *Moonbase (...) (19 years ago, 21-Feb-06, to lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.loc.us.id, lugnet.loc.us.or) !!
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| | Re: Bricks & Blocks Outlet in Ontario
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(...) The connection between Bricks and Blocks and the CommandN interview came about when Brian (from CommandN) and I were trying to find a place to do the interview. I suggested the store and he thought it was a good idea. The noise level was a bit (...) (19 years ago, 16-Feb-06, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Bricks & Blocks Outlet in Ontario
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(...) Hi Todd, I'm not a guru on B 'n B in Ontario, but I've been to the ones in St Jacobs (Waterloo) and Cookstown--they are nice stores with lots of stock of current sets. Both have PaB, thought hte last time I was in either of them, not a huge (...) (19 years ago, 16-Feb-06, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Bricks & Blocks Outlet in Ontario
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Okay, so I am dutifully going to Bricks In My Pocket BimP each week and was astounded and pleased to learn about the CommandN reference to the site. So I start watching the web-cast of show #33 on CommandN and I learn about... BRICKS & BLOCKS OUTLET (...) (19 years ago, 16-Feb-06, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: First LEGOH meeting Thursday February 16th
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(...) <snip> (...) Well, I've received a few e-mails from folks who are understandably busy on the 16th. So I'll leave my door open for whomever wants to show up, but we'll postpone the first Official LEGOH meeting until a future date. I'll be (...) (19 years ago, 15-Feb-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Re: Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show May 7, 2006
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(...) Word. I'll even bring forks. Calum (19 years ago, 12-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, FTX)
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| | First LEGOH meeting Thursday February 16th
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Hamiltonians (and those located around the Hamilton Wentworth/Golden Horseshoe area), The first ever official LEGOH meeting will be (surprise) at my place this upcoming Thursday! I'm thinking anytime after 7 ('cause that'll give me enuf time to get (...) (19 years ago, 11-Feb-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Re: Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show May 7, 2006
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(...) i'll be there! calum, start baking that pie! i'll bring plates this time. -§ deborah §- (19 years ago, 11-Feb-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, FTX)
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| | Re: First Official LEGOH Meeting
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(...) You see, part of the idea of having a new Hamilton group is to finally have a group in the area that doesn't do just what Chris wants to do. -Greg (19 years ago, 10-Feb-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Re: First Official LEGOH Meeting
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In lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) I was thinking about an rtlHamilton dinner event tomorrow night at the Swiss Chalet on Dundas street in T.O. Who's in? Dave K (19 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Re: First Official LEGOH Meeting
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(...) Geez - I'll come into Toronto from St. Catharines....Other will drive in from Hamilton... but you won't go the other way? Shame, shame... remember, Toronto is NOT the centre of the known universe :) -Rob A> (19 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Re: First Official LEGOH Meeting
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(...) Dave, As a guy on the ourskirts of Hamilton, would you consider moving the meeting to a location closer to 416?? Say maybe a nic swiss challet??? Thanks Chris (19 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Re: First Official LEGOH Meeting
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(...) --- snip --- (...) Interested! (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | First Official LEGOH Meeting
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Hello all you Ham-Luggers This is a call-out to see who wants to attend the first offical LEGO Enthusiasts Group Of Hamilton. I'm thinking maybe an evening next week or maybe next weekend. So far, the three 'official' Hamiltonian LEGO enthusiasts (...) (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Re: Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show May 7, 2006
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(...) Sounds like fun. I'm definitely interested in participating. J (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show May 7, 2006
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I thought I;d get an e-mail from the organizers first, but Calum stumbled across the website and noticed this-- (URL) TORONTO TOY ,DOLL & TRAIN COLLECTORS' SHOW May 7, 2006 10am-4pm The International Centre, Hall 3 6900 Airport Rd. Mississauga, ON , (...) (19 years ago, 31-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Ferrari Deals from S@H
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I ordered some of the Ferrari sets from the latest S@H Catalogue and was surprised to find that the prices are coming in a fair bit less than the prices shown. I ordered the K8672 which includes the 8672 Ferrari finish line and 8673 Ferrari Fuel (...) (19 years ago, 29-Jan-06, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: What's up with the 2006 price hike in Canada?
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OK, I've got a German retail price for the NXT now: EUR269. This includes a 16% sales tax, and so it is amazingly close to the american price, although still somewhat higher. Yours, Christian (19 years ago, 10-Jan-06, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: What's up with the 2006 price hike in Canada?
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(...) And in the UK, they will probably retail for £249.99 - as they often just price it at the same price in teh Uk currency. That works out at about $440. I hope it is nto that expensive though! Danny -- Danny Staple MBCS OrionRobots (URL) contact (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: What's up with the 2006 price hike in Canada?
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(...) Hey, don't complain, you're still well-off as a Canadian... When this set comes to Europe at the usual Lego "exchange" rates, we'll propably have to pay EUR300.00 for it - about US$350+. yours, Christian (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: boxing day sale at Zellers
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Well not much Lego to be found on sale at Zeller's, all the 60% stuff was the same stuff (crap) they could not get rid off at 40% off before Christmas. Cheers Oliver Sears was a washout too. "Gail Meagher" <685721@ican.net> wrote in message (...) (19 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | What's up with the 2006 price hike in Canada?
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Mindstorms NXT -> "suggested retail price of $249.99 (USD) and $379.99 (CAD)." What is going on? US$250 = CAD$286. I can save CAD$90 - shipping just by importing it from a US toy store, and possibly more if it slip pass custom. I have noticed (...) (19 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: What is going on with S@H?
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(...) It should be working now :) Jeff VW (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: What is going on with S@H?
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(...) Hi Keith, I have passed this on to LEGO. I'll let you know if I hear anything) Jeff VW (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | What is going on with S@H?
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I took a look at S@H today and suddenly the entire selection is unavailable to Canada, as if they carried nothing at all. Does anyone know what is going on there? Keith (19 years ago, 3-Jan-06, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Sears Clearance Centre 50% off toys again (Halifax)
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Checked in at the Clearance Centre today, and it was well picked over. Sale continues until 9:30 this evening (Thursday). They had four different sets left: (...) and some 8315, the big Galador set (that will be there for decades). They had lots of (...) (19 years ago, 29-Dec-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal)
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| | Sears Clearance Centre 50% off toys again (Halifax)
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Repeating the sale on Friday, The Sears Clearance Centre (_not_ the regular Sears store) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is taking an additional 50% off the already reduced Outlet prices. Get an additional 10% off if you use your Sears card. The sale runs (...) (19 years ago, 26-Dec-05, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal)
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| | Sears Clearance centre 50% off toys (halifax)
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The Sears Clearance Centre (_not_ the regular Sears store) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has 50% off all toys marked prices, today, Friday Dec 23rd, only. Get an additional 10% off if you use your sears card. Other Clearance stores might have similar (...) (19 years ago, 23-Dec-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | boxing day sale at Zellers
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Just got the Boxing Week Blowout flyer from Zellers. They open at 7 am on Boxing day (except where prohibited by local by-laws). See store for hours. Under the 'Boxing day only! Door crashers!' headline, they have "Toy Blowout! 60% off a wide (...) (19 years ago, 21-Dec-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Sales at Zellers and TRU
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Both sales run Saturday Dec 17th through Saturday Dec 24th, and both times it is on the front page of the flyer. Zellers is "Buy one, get one 1/2 price* ALL LEGO Toys and Playsets. Selection may vary by store. *the second item must be of equal or (...) (19 years ago, 16-Dec-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Joke of the Day
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This morning I was deep asleep, peacefully dreaming of building a huge 3D Christmas tree out of Legos (of course!). My wife gently whispered in my ear, "It's time to get up!" I slowly and painfully emerged from my delicious dream to face the (...) (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.fun, lugnet.loc.ca.ns) !
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| | Lasting Toys Inc is proud to announce it's grand opening of a small physical store front Dec 3rd
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Sorry for the late notice but getting it all ready took more than we expected. Address is 2410 Dunwin Drive, Unit 5, Mississauga, ON. Located just behind the auto mall off Dundas between Winston Churchhill and Erin Mills, north of the QEW Opening (...) (19 years ago, 3-Dec-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | NovaLUG at the Dartmough Sprotsplex
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NovaLUG is once again participating in the annual Train and Hobby Show at the Dartmouth Sportsplex (just over the MacDonald bridge). The show is open to the public Saturday Nov. 19, 9 AM - 4:30 PM and Sunday Nov. 20, 10 AM - 3 PM. Cost is Adults $4, (...) (19 years ago, 18-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal, lugnet.org.ca.novalug)
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| | Re: Zellers BOGO
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And in the second part of the flyer that arrived in the mail today, Monday is a senior's day. Those "55 and better" get an additional 10% off their purchase. Potentially 32.5% off LEGO. Gail (...) (19 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Zellers BOGO
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(...) I got a London Drugs flyer today - they have all Lego at 20% off, from Nove 15 to Nov 20. -Chris Gray (19 years ago, 16-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Saturday November 19th to Friday November 25th, Zellers "Buy one, get one 1/2 price* ALL LEGO *The second item must be of equal or lesser value. Selection varies by store" They show a few sets, including 5554 Thomas Load and Carry Train Set at (...) (19 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Would you rather we discuss your haircut instead???? ROSCO (19 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) You know what is even more scary... I posted 250 or so Lego related pics to a Lego website (this one, right here) and I am getting MORE feedback on the 14 offtopic pics I posted. Giggle, (geeks!!!) Janey "Life is strange, Red Brick" (19 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) not mistaken... ROSCO (19 years ago, 15-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Whew..... thank goodness you were able to post that one. I was afraid it had been lost to the ages... I was worried that you didn't have any media in your camera, or perhaps the battery had died just as the flash went.... but thankfully all is (...) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) You just seem to have too much fun! And I don't think any of the time was wasted at all. JB ps: Great pics :) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) Nice to see them (URL) using a CC2800>, although it is a bit scary being able to identify a crane from such a distance... ROSCO (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
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(...) Yes, very cool indeed... and there are some great construction pics here, if you are interested... (URL) "Red Brick" (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Janey, thanks for posting these pics. This project is really sofa-king coool. Like I said in a previous post, I didn't really understand how big it was until I flew over it a few months back on a trip to Winnipeg. Cheers, Ralph (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Yesterday I managed to sort thru a few hundred photos.... and put some of the recent (or not so recent) Lego Events I have attended up on Brickshelf. CanBricks - Hobby Show @ International Centre - Toronto Ontario - November 2005 Jason makes a (...) (19 years ago, 14-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: LUG Name for Hamilton, Ontario
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(...) So that would be LEG of Ham? Pete (19 years ago, 13-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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How about the Can O Ham Construction Company? (for Canada Ontario Hamilton) But LEG OH is a cool name! Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (19 years ago, 12-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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(...) I always liked "rtlHamilton." But maybe that will a be a seperate group for the people told by rtlToronto that if they don't like something, don't come. -Greg (19 years ago, 10-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham) !!
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In lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, David Koudys wrote: SNIP HamLUG? Legoswami (19 years ago, 10-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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One of our newest members has come up with a name for our little LUG-- - - - How about Lego Enthusiasts Group Of Hamilton Or are you ready for this LEG-OH Or Lego Enthusiasts Group Of Hamilton Ontario LEGO HO - - - I like the first one--it better (...) (19 years ago, 10-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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(...) I was doing my Rick Moranis 'Dark Helmet' routine but it wouldn't fit over my large noggin. (...) I think I'll work on not breaking your stuff... let's see--one train show and one hobby show and so far so good :) Dave K (19 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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(...) So you're saying you weren't walking around with the helmet on top of your head. Ok, if you say so. Actually Darth's neck isn't quite right. I built it the same as I do for the figures with air tanks, but Darth doesn't have an air tank. This (...) (19 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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Me. hehe. (...) (19 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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I've been here for many years and had no idea that there was a Hamilton Newsgroup!!! I am home!!!!!! HAMLug? SteelLug? I know (as talked about at the hobby show)-- H-Lug or drop the 'L' HUG :) So who's in? Our very own Hamilton LEGO Users Group... (...) (19 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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(...) It wasn't that I was tryig to do it wrong, it's just that the head was looking straight out and I wanted it to turn a bit--and you know that sometimes your maxi-figs have a difficult time turning their heads when they're looking straight out. (...) (19 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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(...) wrong. Yes Dave I know what you where doing. ;-) Derek (19 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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I'm neither the greatest photographer nor the greatest writer of captions, so keep that in mind as you view these: (URL) in advance for any embarassment or insults I may have caused with the captions. It's all in good fun though, so please don't (...) (19 years ago, 9-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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So for the guy supposedly 'in charge' I wasn't around much, so with much further ado, here's what I'll say-- Thanks-- Without Janey this show wouldn't have happened. At all. But she hates it when I talk about her in a fond and admiring way so I'll (...) (19 years ago, 7-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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Hi folks, (URL) are some photos from the Hobby Show, which happened this weekend at the International Center. The Hobby Show, while attended by ParLUGment and rtlToronto members, is an event for all Canadian builders. Originally organized by Allan (...) (19 years ago, 7-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca)
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More and more sales as it gets closer to Christmas. Bit late on this one. TRU Buy 1 get 1 free for x-pod assortment "collect all 6"??? shows 4349 and 4346. Saturday Oct. 29th to Friday Nov. 4th. As they came in two batches of four (plus the (...) (19 years ago, 1-Nov-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Yup i got some monorail track, and cool train too ! well i think so anyway (:p) yeah don't all groan at once. Cheers Oliver Play Well! "Jeff Van Winden" <jvwinden@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:Ip19Jp.p8I@lugnet.com... (...) (19 years ago, 29-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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Just a quick note that if you have any monorail track, can you bring it next week to the hobby show? I have some, but probably require some more straight peices and some curves and some... well bring it all, if you have the room. :) See some of you (...) (19 years ago, 27-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Thanks Dave! (...) Is this how it happened last year? I know we ran into problems the first year when the passes were left with "security". So if you keeping them and meeting people one by one works better, then that's excellent. (...) It will (...) (19 years ago, 24-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: The pre-Christmas sales are starting (TRU and Zellers)
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Also found at local walmart(bramalea), 500pc 50th anniversary buckets 1/2 off, 1000pc tubs still regular price. Cheers Oliver "Gail Meagher" <685721@ican.net> wrote in message news:43591C2F.92815B...can.net... (...) (19 years ago, 23-Oct-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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From the most recent flyers: Zellers, Sat Oct 22 - Fri Oct 28 Buy one get one 1/2 price. All LEGO and Clickits toys and playsets. Plus on almost all toys, get $10 off when you spend $100 or more (pre tax) on your HBC credit card. TRU, Sat Oct 22 - (...) (19 years ago, 21-Oct-05, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I'll bring the blue just for covering the tops of the tables and a little overhang If they out us where we were the first year, then we only have 3 sides exposed anyway--the wall is on the 4th side. Therefore we only need 10 tables Working it (...) (19 years ago, 20-Oct-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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