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(...) ------8< snipped >8------ (...) ;) all in good fun... (of course) As a true blue Aussie myself... all I can say is "no worries Mate", "get over it sunshine" and "she'll be apples"... Cheesy grins =) Mel (gotta 'ava sense a humour!) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.au)
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I have just finally finished putting together a page for my latest MOC, one of those weird flat trucks used to tow planes. Originally I built it to enter the .technic towing challenge but it turned out a bit weak in the towing department so I (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.loc.uk) !
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OK, the argos summer sale has started. A few sets are at 50% off: Hagrid's Hut - 12.49 (Cat.No. 373/9103) Snape's Class - 7.49 (Cat.No. 373/9017) Forbidden Corridor - 12.49 (Cat.No. 373/9017) [sold out online] Any others? Happy shopping! Scott A (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Er. That proves that impressions can be misleading, perhaps that things have changed since I noticed (thought I noticed) it, and certainly that I should make sure, before I say something, that my foot is nowhere near my mouth. So, I offer a (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) In fact, its the reverse of the usual assertion - "Australians seem to have a general distaste with the mainly American-centric organization of lugnet and TLC. Thus they have diverged as a group, many of their posters post very rarely in other (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Yes, Tim, we had noticed the lack of postcards from you :-) Kerry (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In .loc.uk it was said ... (...) I must say I was a bit surprised by the assertion that we Aussies have some unusual cross-posting fetish. So, research was called for ... For messages posted in June 2002 in .loc.au I found that: 91 were exclusively (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.au)
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Thanks David, It's going very slowly, but every bit of feedback helps :-) Tony On Sat, 15 Jun 2002, David Graham (<GxrI3M.JB0@lugnet.com>) wrote at 19:28:34 (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I've attended a couple of fests, SCLF & TVLF2001, went to the RLD and am booked on the next one, (I can't make a meeting on the 11:Aug though). I think the idea of a formal group is a good one, as long as the subscription isn't too high. If we want (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Tony, It does sound like a good idea. David (...) . (22 years ago, 15-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) 8?) Or maybe New York subway... ROSCO (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Being someone who has been actively involved in two clubs in the past, one with a membership of just under 100,000, if you are clear about the rules and role of the club then most of the problems listed never arise. I think that there is a (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) What, you mean like this? (URL) half-wondered if it was possible when I wrote the original post, but when I saw your reply, I knew I'd have to have a go. It's drawn in MLCAD, but it works, the locking table has been built and added on to my (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.trains, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I think fundamentally what we need is a method of electing representatives of the membership, making decisions as a group or as delegated to the representatives, but most importantly a way of ensuring that members will abide by the outcome of (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) The end . Before you (...) That's the funniest thing I've heard all through this debate, I'll be the second member of the Midlands Bionicle-Hating Lego Group - we only need a third for a proper comittee now. But seriously.. (...) This time (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Yep. If expenses are outside the remit of the club, everyone will have to meet their own. If this was in the constitution, another part could say if it was decided at some point that funds were required for a project, a one off subscription could be (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I have to agree - I don't think we need any formal organisation. Lugnet works just fine. I specifically don't want to elect a committee or pay a subscription. Sorry folks. Nathaniel (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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I wonder if a lot of this can be avoided by not having subscriptions or any accounts at all. We manage perfectly well so far with everyone handling their own transport costs, and organising venues based on contributions on the day. Jason J Railton (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Thanks for this, Kerry. It raises a lot of good points. Apologies for you getting your own personal copy of this. More comments below. In lugnet.loc.uk, Kerry Raymond writes: <snip> (...) *some* of these things can be done. At the moment the UK (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Kerry Raymond writes: <major snippage> (...) That's the perfect group!, where do I sign up, you have to let me join now! :-) Steve the Brummie Bionicle hater (22 years ago, 12-Jun-02, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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