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"Simon Bennett" <simon.bennett@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:Gnx98J.352@lugnet.com... (...) If (...) UK (...) course (...) In that case, can we pick on the inhabitants of Kent's delightful Isle of Sheppey instead? See (URL) [stirring] Jono .oO (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Oy, leave it. I bet you didn't realise one of us was an Islander. Psi (23 years ago, 6-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Although I would also love to see a UK based LTC, right now it is more important to continue momentum which really calls for regular meetings. If on a national basis we can only all meet up say once every six months, progression will be slow (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Wed, 5 Dec 2001, Huw Millington (<Gnvvux.21I@lugnet.com>) wrote at 18:39:11 (...) From past experience, a UK based organisation would *never* get organised. Rather than claim a UK crown, we're going to start local and get something done. The main (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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"Tony Priestman" <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:wdJZ5AA9r9C8Ewv...n.co.uk... (...) I like the idea, but despite your intentions, the name does imply that us southerners would be 'outsiders' in some way. If it's open to the whole (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I am an outsider on both counts as I am someone that would prefer to read the source mythology over most fantasy fiction in the first place, but even I am excited by the LOTR movie. LOTR has stood the test of time, and while I somehow never (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) Still, it's nice to see that all those old Sinclair C5 wheels are being put to a new use... Jason J Railton (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Speaking as an outsider, since I haven't read more than a few pages of Potter (though I'm casually familiar with the overall plot), I would suggest that one of Rowlings' greatest virtues is that the vast story she's crafted is one of very, (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) That would be Segway Suicide :-) I now have this image of someone 'Segwaying' down the road with a gun to their head and then blowing their brains out, before all and sundry and then crashing to the ground. In fact if someone saw you on a (...) (23 years ago, 5-Dec-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Show me any book that is totally original. As a childrens book, which as you point out it is, I have to say that the series is building up to be an impressive set of books with the prisoner of Azkaban being my favourite so far. Yes of course, (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter)
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Tony, This sounds good. Scott A "Tony Priestman" <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:wdJZ5AA9r9C8Ewv...n.co.uk... (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) to (...) Never mind the film itself, what about the SW part 2 trailer? That was worse. SW has clearly drifted into the mainstream Hollywood bracket, with all those earth-bound shots of scenic beauty and lovey-dovey romantic diversions. Pah! (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter)
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(...) oo-er :) (...) yes the very same. It was over a character from the book of death, but he's not going to sue now (I checked) whoo hoo 15 days till Fellowship of the Ring -- James Stacey ---...--- www.minifig.co.uk #925 - I'm a citizen of (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter)
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"James Stacey" <james@minifig.co.uk> wrote in message news:GntA1M.2HD@lugnet.com... (...) to (...) <snip> The same Neil gaiman of "Sandman" fame? Why's he suing? I for one will not be seeing the Harry Potter movie or reading the books. Why (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter)
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saw the film last night and words fail me in a family newsgroup like this to adequately describe how dire it was. If it was indeed as close to the book as some say I'm suprised its only Neil Gaiman who is (apparently) suing. There wasn't one (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.harrypotter)
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Following some informal discussion at Michael Pratt's Southport show, I intend to kick off the NBLTC with a meeting in mid-January 2002. Everything is up for discussion; the following are some of my thoughts: The new club will be the first formally (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general)
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"Jon D Hayward" <JonDHayward@Yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message news:GnMBw2.KGM@lugnet.com... (...) So, you're back then! Hope you had a good time in Oz. Huw (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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"Jason J. Railton" <j.j.railton@cwcom.net> wrote in message news:GnpqMB.398@lugnet.com... (...) Yes, that may be a problem. I'll give a go with the pair I have that came in the western set. You may recall v1 of the hopper unloader at the TVLF, that (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk)
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"Scott A" <eh105jb@mx1.pair.com> wrote in message news:GnrywL.DJw@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) Gearbox 2 x 4 x 7' (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.uk)
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For the Star Wars Fan, I've got 4 falcon at £50 each. Unfortunatly I don't have any special carton package to send them via post (but I could manage to create my own box) If you can wait, I will bring them at the next Lego Fest. If you are (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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