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Apologies for the messing, and double apologies for those who can't make the new date. Most people can do the 3rd of March, and I'd like to keep it as soon as possible, so that's the date I'm going for. Attendees will hopefully include, in the order (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I would very much like to attend too, with my Caterham model in tow, but am moving house this weekend and start a new job on Monday, so it may be a late decision to come or not! Will keep you posted on progress, wish me luck..... Neil (23 years ago, 1-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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"Tony Priestman" <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:XZzQYOAmPJe6EwS...n.co.uk... (...) I have it in my diary too. But cannot fully commit as I am in the USA that week (so might not be too popular at home if I get off the plane and go (...) (23 years ago, 1-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Unfortunately this means that I can't attend (boo!) due to a prior engagement. I'll be thinking of you all on the 3rd, but I'll also be seriously enjoying myself as I'm booked in to test out my new sports car on the Essex police skid pan that (...) (23 years ago, 1-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) ...and a link please ...... Michael Pratt (23 years ago, 1-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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"Tony Priestman" <Tony@you-rang.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:XZzQYOAmPJe6EwS...n.co.uk... (...) I've been issued with a pass from the wife, so I'll be there... Anyone fancy sharing transport from the south? I am in East Grinstead, and could (...) (23 years ago, 1-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I'll be in Acton (on Creswick Road, about 1/2km from West Acton Station), if you'd be willing to carpool I'm happy to split the cost of petrol. It's also a good deal friendlier than the train. best Lindsay (23 years ago, 2-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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Ummm... I'm in Ruislip, so if anyone's passing through in the Acton area on their way up to CheshFest and have a spare place, I'd be willing to chip in for petrol and discuss lego on the way up... Steve "Mr L F Braun" <braunli1@pilot.msu.edu> wrote (...) (23 years ago, 2-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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"Steve Burge" <steveb@ubistudios.co.uk> wrote in message news:G855E9.78p@lugnet.com... (...) on (...) in (...) It sounds possible to pick you both up. However I'll be in a Fiesta so with 3 of us there won't be much room for LEGO booty. I'd probably (...) (23 years ago, 2-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Thu, 1 Feb 2001, Neil Everett (<G82wH4.M24@lugnet.com>) wrote at 12:39:04 (...) Great stuff! Good luck. If I can cram enough people in, I can turn the heating off :-) (23 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) I don't have any to bring, being that I'm technically on a subtrip to a trip (US -> NL -> UK). That might help. (Hey, Tony, can I play with your toys? ;) ) (...) Sure does. best Lindsay (23 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) ...and they call the Dutch parsimonious! ;) For purposes of calculation, remember that I'm an American, so I generate the hot air of at least four Brits. narf LFB (23 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Sat, 3 Feb 2001, Mr L F Braun (<G86MBC.FM9@lugnet.com>) wrote at 12:50:00 (...) You probably won't understand the quote 'He touched the Pretty Things!', but I can probably dig out the odd few thousand bits for us to play with without traumatising (...) (23 years ago, 3-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Okay, this has been bugging me for ages. Go on. Spill the beans... Jason J Railton. (23 years ago, 13-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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This is bugging me too now, my mind being somewhat confused and unable to distinguish between two possible sources; i) words spoken by Lenny in John Steinbeck's of mice and men ii) From Lord of the rings but the characters name escapes me? ..... was (...) (23 years ago, 13-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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On Tue, 13 Feb 2001, Jason J. Railton (<G8p5FM.7GG@lugnet.com>) wrote at 12:59:46 (...) The League of Gentlemen. The local shop (for local people) is full of Pretty Things, and if you touch them, you'll meet a sticky end. (23 years ago, 14-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Funny, because I've only ever seen one of these (the one with Peter Davison as an AA man trying to get some petrol at the shop) - yet I was convinced I'd heard that line somewhere else. Jason. (23 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) Yes LOR, quote from Gollum, a demented former Hobbit! "Don't touch the pretty things" is Fagin from Oliver Twist methinks ! Michael Pratt (23 years ago, 15-Feb-01, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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