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Hey it's been awful quiet around here lately. I didn't see much spoken before the soccer truck display at Spartan Stadium. But I did go. It was quite excellent. My kids had a blast and of course, me too! Saw Russell, Tom and Paul there. Paul and Tom (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) Ooo. Have you checked the LDRAW-on-studs bit with TLC? Steve (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) and "how (...) we (...) LLC (...) I hope they don't. But somehow, I don't think they will, at least to those who are really looking and not just strolling by. This might seem a bit a funky to ask, but is anyone behind the GMLTC layout going to (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) The ldraw.org site header logo *is* the text of the sign. It will be a HUGE rendering of the 2x3 brick on the site, with LDRAW detailed on the studs, and the words 'ldraw.org, Centralized LDraw Resources' in the same visual arrangement as the (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Weeks Jambalaya Box - round two
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Hey Tom, I'd love to trade into the box, but I'm up in Albany. Is there someplace where we could possibly meet? BTW, I still have those parts you wanted. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Stangl To: ba-lego@cinnamon.com Sent: Sunday, June (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) Here's something neat just a little farther down: -- start -- LEGO Swap & Brag Daily, 9:00 AM -6:00 PM Lower East Parking Lot Details: A LEGO-style swap meet with an eclectic mix of LEGO creations. Here Maniacs can admire the creative (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) We at the GMLTC will be very sensitive about that issue. When we display the layout at train shows, we are very emphatic when asked (one of the most asked questions, BTW, right behind "how many bricks are there in the layout" and "how long (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) Hey, that's kind of interesting from a community-strategic point of view... What you've got there with the signage is an opportunity to let people know -- or at least hint at -- the fact that LDraw is a fan-created and fan-run project/system (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) Ya, well said! What I hope we as a community can help LEGO avoid is (to coin a phrase) "fansploitation" -- i.e., taking advantage of or exploiting things that fans did which they wish they'd thought of or done first, since they're getting into (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Weeks Jambalaya Box - round two
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Paul Sinasohn traded into it, Russell Clark has decided to just wait until Kidvention. Noone else so far (there's some GOOD stuff in here, people, I can't believe people aren't speaking up! I put in a 1255!). Going south around 7/11. (...) -- Tom (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) I'm not terribly concerned about the clarity of the entry. Though yes, it would be nice to have us mentioned by name, its not absolutely necessary, because our events themselves will mention us by name, and so will our literature. Eg, (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) I find it disturbing that I can only view this with IE for some reason. I have to clear my Netscape Cache but at the moment I can't view it with Netscape. As to your issue with the text... I guess I agree with you to some extent although I (...) (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) I agree with you, but I'm not sure that this would be any more clear to the average person that this isn't Lego-sponsored, without further explanatory text. (24 years ago, 26-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: We're on the itinerary!
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(...) Am I the only one who finds this both almost as disturbing as exciting? I realize I'm looking at the page several days after it was originally mentioned, so maybe the text has changed, but the text I see doesn't mention BayLUG or GMLTC or (...) (24 years ago, 25-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Weeks Jambalaya Box - round two
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(...) Did anyone bite? How is it going? When is it going south with you? Chris (24 years ago, 25-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.market.jambalaya)
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| | Re: Our BayLTC Layout
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(...) Cool, hope you can. I'll be there 7/5 until 7/11 when we drive down to Carlsbad. (...) I'm planning on working on different aspects of the town. Depending on the setting, etc I could take some pictures around downtown Wheaton here and bring (...) (24 years ago, 24-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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| | Re: Weeks Jambalaya Box - round two
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It says the truck is there 4pm through half-time - but hte building contest is 4-6, with a winner announced at 6:30pm. So you might as well drop by Spartan Stadium after your meeting (I CERTAINLY won't be up before noon ;). (...) -- Tom Stangl (...) (24 years ago, 23-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Weeks Jambalaya Box - round two
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What are the hours on the Soccer Truck? I have a meeting from 9 to 5 in San Jose on Saturday, so I could come by your place before or after.... But I'm definitely in for this.... Now I have to figure out what is "high value" - maybe I'll just bring (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Weeks Jambalaya Box - round two
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(...) Sat in (...) Are those people who are going to the Soccer Bus planning on attending the soccer game? Chicago is a fun team to watch, even if the Earthquakes aren't. Just promoting my other hobby! (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Our BayLTC Layout
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I will TRY to come down. Unfortunately, I lost the transmission in my one trustworthy car this weekend, and am scrambling to gather parts to toss together a spare tranny and get it into the car. IF I get it in next week, and IF that spare tranny (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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| | Re: Weeks Jambalaya Box - round two
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OK, I HAVE the Weeks Jambalaya box. I'll bring it to the Soccer Tour bus on Sat in case anyone wants to trade into it. BTW, it cost Chris $13.50 to ship it to me, so it's heavy, tossing in $1 to trade into it is definitely fair. There are 6 Supercar (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Our BayLTC Layout
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Tom McDonald <radiotitan@yanospamhoo.com> wrote in message news:FwJ2st.5J6@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks, Tom. Yes, I am in dire need of help. As it stands, it is looking like a near impossibility to meet the Legoland deadline for my layout. With work (...) (24 years ago, 22-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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| | Our BayLTC Layout
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Thanks to everyone involved in making our BayLTC layout something of which we can be proud. In these few days before Kidvention, our layout will be in a place that kids have been dreaming about for years: Legoland! This isn't just a place at some (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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| | Re: Lego Soccer Truck at Sunnyvale TRU, Thursday 11am-4pm
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(...) I was at the Winchester store in San Jose last night (just a couple of blocks south of 280, so it's not a major trek from Sunnyvale). The Soccer section of the shelf was pretty thin (only 1 or 2 of some sets), and they don't have nearly the (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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| | Re: Tent Sale this Weekend at LL-CA
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Well, let us know what they DO have, and prices, so I know whether I need to drive 500 miles or not! (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la.lb, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Lego Soccer Truck at Sunnyvale TRU, Thursday 11am-4pm
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When I dropped by the Sunnyvale Toys-R-Us yesterday, I saw flyers advertising the arrival of the 'Lego Soccer Truck' this Thursday (June 22) from 11am to 4pm. Apparently this is a tractor-trailer (the real thing, not a model), coming by on some sort (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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| | Re: Tent Sale this Weekend at LL-CA
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(...) Hehe..., I'm looking for the smiley face, and yet I don't see one :] KDJ ___...___ Kyle D. Jackson, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, LUGNETer #203 (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la.lb, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Tent Sale this Weekend at LL-CA
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(...) But there are no tents in 4558s. They must be blowing out all the 5978s and 6746s... Ran (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la.lb, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Tent Sale this Weekend at LL-CA
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I went down to Legoland yesterday to check out some stuff and as I approached the entrance, I saw a tent up. A teacher w/ kids on a field trip asked what was going on and the rep said this coming weekend there would be a tent sale! As I left the (...) (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la.lb, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | I (HEART) LEGOS
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Saw a license plate today that said while driving on 580 north entering Oakland, but had a heart symbol in it where parenthesized. Was that any of you guys? I couldn't catch up to see cuz I had to exit almost as soon as I noticed. -Tom McD. (24 years ago, 21-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Still looking for a large monitor... (Kidvention)
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Hey.. I'm still looking for a large monitor (17"+) for the Kidvention LDraw display. If anyone has access to one and is willing/able to let us borrow it, please let us know! We would strongly prefer a larger monitor to the 15" one that will be (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd)
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| | LUGOLA Meeting III-The Kidvention Connection
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Well, you heard it right...Legoland, Ca. July 15th at opening time (9 am start?). The meeting will last until we all drop dead of exhaustion. ;-) This might be a good time to bring the family if you are so inclined, as they won't be bored silly by (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: Weeks Jambalaya Box - round two
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From Tom, the box will pass to me on Saturday the 15th. The rules for LUGOLA are the same, except that I will be keeping a log for Chris that details who you are and what your interests are. If you are unsure of this format, read the above posts for (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Weeks Jambalaya Box - round two
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OK, guys, I should get this sometime next week, hopefully. The rules: The box stays with me (upon request of Chris, and I agree). If you want to trade in, you pay $1 - this is for return shipping to Chris, everyone from NoCal and SoCal will pay that (...) (24 years ago, 17-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | We're on the itinerary!
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(URL) about half way down. -Tom McD. (24 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: BayLUG boxcar for PNLTC
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(...) It (...) design (...) design. (...) Great work! I like the artwork design, this is just what I was thinking of for the GFLTC Car, but with our logos. Build on... Robin Werner GFLTC (24 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | BayLUG boxcar for PNLTC
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I have posted a preliminary scan of the boxcar I plan on sending to the PNLTC for the record breaking event. I should have better pictures up this weekend. It has nothing fancy. It is just a box on wheels using white 2x4 bricks for the body. It is (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains)
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| | BayLUG pictures from December
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I finally found my missing roll of film. I have posted the pictures I took of the small meeting from December 1999. (URL) (24 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Saturday 6/10 Meeting - bring Trade stuff!
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Bring trade parts, don't just come to watch ;-) If you have ANY "odd" Rolling Garage Door parts or medium corner slopes and med inverse corner slopes, please bring them. By "odd", I basically mean a number of them that you don't find useful. I will (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Saturday 6/10 Meeting?
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(...) My class is from 9-4 in San Jose at the SJSU Professional Development Center near 280/Winchester. Russell (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Saturday 6/10 Meeting?
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It contains mostly Shell sets, with a few other misc. items What time does your class start, and where? Maybe we could meet for breakfast? Paul S bearitone@my-deja.com (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Saturday 6/10 Meeting?
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(...) International/Promo Jambalaya box? I don't remember hearing about this one. What type of stuff in inside? And, since I can't make the meeting, how could I get a peak inside the box? Maybe I'll have to pay Tom a visit. Russell Clark, (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Saturday 6/10 Meeting?
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(...) Yes. And I'm bringing you your 10 polybag racers that I got for you last November (?) and never connected up with you about. And Tom is receiving the International/Promo Jambalaya box. I will bring the other 39* cars that I've gotten recently. (...) (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Saturday 6/10 LEGO Meeting
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There is so much I had planned to do by now... :-( 1) post a couple of maps, to help folks find the library 2) create a web page with directions for BART and driving 3) post an annotated digital photo of the front of the library... 4) create an (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Saturday 6/10 Meeting?
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(...) My class won't be over until 4 pm on Saturday. If anyone wants to get together after the meeting, let me know. Russell (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Saturday 6/10 Meeting?
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We're still on for this Saturday at the Fukaya Room, 10 - 5, yes? -Tom McD. (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | LEGO Ocean Adventure
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Hello All, Usually I do not post much, considering I never think I have anything important to add. However I think I found a bit of useful information for the LEGO maniacs in the Bay Area: Sausalito "LEGO Ocean Adventure" Bay Area Discovery Museum, (...) (24 years ago, 5-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Kidvention.. who's going?
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Kostka <seahaus@znet.com> wrote in message news:FvLCn0.9xC@lugnet.com... (...) mar, (...) You lucky S. I'll be jumping on the Coaster at Old Town, ya see I live close to the big Q stadium in tierrasanta just off I-15. (...) forward (...) 'cuz (...) (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Kidvention.. who's going?
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(...) what part of san diego county do you live in? im in solana beach (by del mar, really close to LL) (...) dude i'll be there, although im not an old fogie like yourselves, im only 16 but i have yet to experience the dark ages :) -phil Kostka (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Kidvention.. who's going?
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(...) Looking forward to meeting you:-) (...) But are you a Compartmentalized Dork? ;-) -John CD Neal (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Kidvention.. who's going?
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You can bet I'll be there! After all, I only happen to live in San Diego county ; ) I'll admit, I am about 25 mi. S. of LL but it's just a short trip on a commuter train and then on a bus. See Ya. P.S. Sandal-wearer and proud of it!! John Neal (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: What's the current situation on meetings?
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I'll be getting more tubs, but first I have to sell off the 1xs to help pay for the first 60. I got down to 4 hours on them by "cheating" - ALL 1x6 and smaller 1xs of each color were dumped together in a tub, rather than sorting them by 1x6/1x4/etc. (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: What's the current situation on meetings?
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5 tubs per hour is about as fast as you can get - or at least as fast as I can get. Are you going to be getting more tubs in the future or did the 60 you got burn you out on sorting tubs? Mike Tom Stangl <toms@netscape.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: What's the current situation on meetings?
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Yeah, I bought 60, and sorted 20 at a time, and that was a PAIN! It took me a good 4 hours for the last set of 20 (I gradually got faster). (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: What's the current situation on meetings?
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Tom McDonald <radiotitan@yanospamhoo.com> wrote in message news:FvJC21.BGK@lugnet.com... (...) help (...) not (...) Sounds fine with me. I will be burning the midnight oil quite a bit around then. (...) What size are you looking at? My town has (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: What's the current situation on meetings?
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(...) Mike, I should be able to lend a coupla hours or so (not much admittedly) to help build up the layout when I plan to drive Tim C out to your place. ATM, I'm not sure which day that is, though Saturday 7/8 would be ideal for me. My other main (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | FT(at the meet): #4563 Load N' Haul Railroad
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Hey all, I just found this awesome set from 1992 recently, cleaned it up, and I estimate that it's about 98% complete. It's missing a few stickers and a few minor pieces. Only semi-major missing pieces are one of the black wheel covers for the (...) (24 years ago, 2-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Kidvention.. who's going?
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(...) I'm in the boat of too many miles between here and there, and the $$$ of going is too high. :( (not quite sure if it should be here in SF, or on trains, or other...) James P (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Kidvention.. who's going?
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Nor can I - between a new job and a wedding to attend in Vegas on the 14th, I just can't get away. But I'll make it down to mike's place to help build in June - at least one weekend, hopefully 2. Paul Sinasohn (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: LUGOLA hosted LUGNET Meeting in July? Was:LUGOLA Meeting II-5/27/00-Wrap up
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I'm thinking about (...) Amidala, perhaps? ;-) -Dave (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA hosted LUGNET Meeting in July? Was:LUGOLA Meeting II-5/27/00-Wrap up
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(...) I'm in favour of a Legoland meeting in July. We should start organizing: what will be the time/date?, what will we bring?, carpools? I'm thinking about bringing a small model, or two. Henry (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: Kidvention.. who's going?
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I might take you up on helping set up, since I will probably be down there the entire 8 days (I WILL need to visit other parks and stuff on some of those days), and if not, will target the display days. As long as I have a way to actually GET IN, (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Kidvention.. who's going?
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(...) Actually, if LEGO let me in, and if my girlfriend lets me out of bed that early, I would come over and help set up. It would give me practice for the BayLTC layout. Russell (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Kidvention.. who's going?
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(...) We are looking forward to seeing you! Come at 5:30 and help us set up! ...*AM*;-) -John (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Kidvention.. who's going?
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(...) Sobe is a line of "teas." (URL) plan on spending a lot of time at the GMLTC layout on 7/12. Russell (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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| | Re: Kidvention.. (Sobe URL)
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www.sobebev.com (Lizard fuel! ;-) -Z- (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: What's the current situation on meetings?
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(...) I won't be there because its the first day of class. (...) Can someone give me the exact dates of the show that we will be there? I need to plan my days off and make sure my MNRA membership is current. I also need to get my rolling stock (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Beat Up on the Hayseed (was Re: Kidvention.. who's going?)
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(...) What are you talking about?! We here in the Midwest get lots of fresh moos.....oh, never mind; misread your post. (...) Didja hear? Zonk just won the lottery! (...) *Or* smoking it;-) (...) ...So Tom, you've met parents.... All I can say is, (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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Tom, Come on down to my place and help me finish my modules. I will plan on being down there for about 5 days or so. Basically, I will be there during the time the GMLTC is there. I do need help with my layout, though, as I am not going to be able (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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John Neal <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in message news:39368934.305FD7...est.net... (...) forward to (...) I guess that is where you get Tapé worm. I am going to need some more help on my layout if I am going to have a chance at getting a loop made (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Agreed, Mike. "Well-adjusted" is just too much to hope for from a land that doesn't get enough sunlight, or for that matter, fresh news. They had better stop reading those old Doonesbury cartoons from 1985. -Tom McD. (who's looking forward to (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) What would you expect? In the Midwest, we drink Tapé water;-) -John (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) So be it..... Now, wanna explain to this hayseed what "Sobe" is? I was about to follow up to .fun, but I don't subscribe to it anymore 'cuz it's not fun to me anymore -- not since icons like McSpamcake left, so I won't. I'll just stay in the (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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BayLUG meeting - got that covered thanks to the site... NMRA - it's in August? COOL, I thought it was in June, wasn't going to be ready for it... Kidvention - what's the deal here? Mike, are you going to be down there the whole 8 days? Should I plan (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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John Neal <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in message news:39357EEA.9F7591...est.net... (...) meeting (...) tree-hugging, (...) Evian - how passé. <g,d,r> Mike (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | Re: LUGOLA hosted LUGNET Meeting in July? Was:LUGOLA Meeting II-5/27/00-Wrap up
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(...) I also think its a great idea. I would love to meet other fellow California LUGNETers. Russell Clark, BayLUG/BayLTC (URL) 39423705 (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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(...) Hey! I resemble that remark! Only I drink Sobe, not Evian. Russell Clark, BayLUG/BayLTC (URL) 39423705 (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.legoland.california)
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June 10 is the first day of one of my classes, so I won't be making it to the meeting either. Zonker would probably have to be the contact for the room and receive the fax, if he needs it. Russell Clark, BayLUG/BayLTC (URL) 39423705 ---...--- (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I can't go out and play. :-( Take lots of pictures and video! :-) -Z- -- 8<----( clip and save! )---...--- Zonker's Home for Wayward LEGOs (URL) LEGOLAND Carlsbad Trip Planning Page (URL) my main page (URL) the Firehouse (URL) the Round House (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Woo-Hoo. We normal, well adjusted Midwestern types are looking forward to meeting you sandal-wearing, beach-bumming, Evian-drinking, free-loving, tree-hugging, long-haired California types! -John (...) (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.legoland.california)
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I know Russell has revised his days that he'll be there, and I have too. I plan to be there 7/12-13. I look forward to seeing trainy stuff and the LDraw exhibit as well. I would like to meet as many Lugnet'ers as possible. -Tom McD. when replying, (...) (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) It's a sound idea. It could be an informal LUGOLA meeting hosted by no one in particular that would also allow us to do a little local recruitment....hmmm...I like this plan. I'd have no problem pushing back the LUGOLA meeting held at my (...) (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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I have uploaded the pictures I took of the fifth meeting of BayLUG: (URL) Clark, BayLUG/BayLTC (URL) 39423705 (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Dave Johann <hardcoredj@techie.com> wrote in message news:FvAo5H.AzL@lugnet.com... (...) our (...) trade, (...) posts we (...) showed us a (...) show off (...) model. (...) but (...) the (...) Mike took (...) stage (...) while (...) you (...) (...) (24 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Re: LUGOLA Meeting II-5/27/00-Wrap up
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(...) That is exactly what I meant, Mike. That, and it was incredibly silly ;P -Dave (24 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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(...) Yes, that's exactly what it sounds like. KILL, Jar-Jar, KILL! ;-) I'm bored, can't you tell? -Shiri (24 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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(...) By 'it sounds incredibly silly,' I'm sure you mean 'it sounds like it is the ultimate terror weapon, which will allow us to crush the rebellion and consolidate control over the local star systems.' - Mike. (24 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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Henry asked if I could post the notes this time around, so away we go.... What a cool second meeting we had! Even with Henry picking a holiday weekend, and Rick deciding that traffic was too harsh, we still exceeded our previous turnout...by one. (...) (24 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | Kidvention LDraw display supplies
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Hey all... Just wanted to know if anyone in the area would be able to let me (us) use a few things: -Fast laptop for demonstrating model creation/renderings -large monitor for display to public (laptop can be behind table while monitor faces out) (...) (24 years ago, 27-May-00, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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Greetings! I've just secured arrangements with Lego Direct to exhibit LDraw at the Kidvention in Legoland California this summer, from July 12-15. This display will consist of: High quality posters of renderings done using LDraw [1], information on (...) (24 years ago, 26-May-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.legoland.california, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.general) !!
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The Toys R Us on Winchester had two new dino sets: 5921, a small hang-glider with a pterodactyl, and a larger set with a stegosaur, baby tyrannosaur, and triceratops. ("Dino Trapping" was the name, I think). They also had three soccer sets: the (...) (24 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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This from LEGOLAND, CA website. posted May 16, 2000: (URL) Job Fair: The Parks latest Job Fair is happening this Saturday from 8 a.m. through 2 p.m. at LEGOLAND in Carlsbad. In an effort to find enthusiastic Model Citizens, the Parks term for (...) (24 years ago, 19-May-00, to lugnet.lego.announce, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.legoland.california)
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I'll be there anywhere from 1-8 days of it, I haven't decided how much ;-) I have the whole month off, so it's only a matter of if there is enough to keep me busy. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I should be there from 7/5-7/7 or 7/8. Russell Clark, BayLUG/BayLTC (URL) 39423705 ---...--- (...) (24 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I'm thinking of going down to Carlsbad sometime during the week of 7/8.. anyone else gonna be there? I don't have a set day for that week, but will try and schedule it around a day when other local maniacs would be there to possibly meet up. -Tom (...) (24 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) I hate reply to my own message, but OOPS!!!!! I mean LUGNET!!!!!! Have a nice day!!! Chet (24 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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Fry's usually opens things like that to put inventory control tags into the boxes; if the tags are on the outside of the boxes, they are more easily removed. TRU does the same thing. -Cheese (...) $149.99. (...) have (...) them (...) one at (...) (24 years ago, 15-May-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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It was pretty much the same story at the Palo Alto Fry's. I saw at least 50 RDSs. They rang up at $69.99, but the boxes and the shelves still said $149.99. Since the boxes had been opened (who? why?) I appreciated having Paul's inventory. I counted (...) (24 years ago, 14-May-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I checked the ad again. It says "Prices good thru Tuesday, May 16th". -gyug (...) (24 years ago, 13-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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