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(...) That's much better than what I saw yesterday. Do you know when those prices took effect? Is the soccer pack (URL) ? The MSRP is not listed for that set. But based on the price of the 3403 Fans' Grandstand with Scoreboard, which is one of the 3 (...) (23 years ago, 27-Dec-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shopping report - no great deals yet
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As well here in Atlanta. Nothing great to report, some good deals (30% off) but in another month or so we'll be able to hit the clearence centers and get this stuff at 50%-75% off. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Dec-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shopping report - no great deals yet
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(...) Target San leandro has the soccer value pack for $10.40, Watto's Junkyard for $24.40, tri-wheel trike and the SW green speedster for $6.90, a few Power adn Swamp Roboriders for $3.40, and some Droid Escapes for $4.80 Paul S (23 years ago, 27-Dec-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Shopping report - no great deals yet
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I visited Target and Wal*Mart in Mountain View, CA, and Kmart in Santa Cruz yesterday, and didn't find anything exciting in the way of Lego. Target had a few sets at 30% off, but otherwise everything was full price... --Bill. (23 years ago, 27-Dec-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Blockade Runner coming to next meeting
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Hey everybody! I hope that all of you had as good a Lego christmas as I had. Grandma did what Grandmas do best and gave me the Rebel Blockade Runner, ensuring a double exposure response on my part (showing both rows of teeth when smiling!). (...) (23 years ago, 27-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Wanted: Movie Maker Coupon from Lego Mania Magazine
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Does anyone have an extra $50 off coupon for the Steven Spielburg MovieMaker Set from the last Lego Mania Magazine? I carefully cut mine out and placed it lovingly in a secure location. So secure I can't even find it. My sons and I just got back (...) (23 years ago, 25-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: More train work this week...
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(...) Lego train but have yet to sit down and really try to build some of my own cars. These pictures and ideas of yours may just inspire me. (...) To me this just begs for some sort of walkway overpass from the control tower to the viewing area. (...) (23 years ago, 24-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.ca.ab.edm, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.ca.ab.cal)
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| | More train work this week...
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I cleaned off the kitchen table this week, in order to sort some LEGO bought over the past few months, and to *finally* build something! I worked on a couple new iterations of the multi-bed 'well-car' designs. I'd made a new page ((URL) to document (...) (23 years ago, 24-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.ca.ab.edm, lugnet.org.us.wamalug, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.ca.ab.cal)
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| | January 5th Baylug meeting availability
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Initially, I was not going to be available for this meeting. I have since changed my schedule and I will be at the meeting. In addition to bringing a much better selection of Legos for your perusal, I have one agenda item. For unknown reasons, I (...) (23 years ago, 22-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Zonker's visit to Lansdown (B.C.)....
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Paul Sinasohn wrote in message ... (...) LOL... but it has all my blue and white macaronis tied up in it! I have so many buildings to tear down after this show, I am tempted to do at least one by dropping it from a great height... instead of being (...) (23 years ago, 18-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Zonker's visit to Lansdown (B.C.)....
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(...) DON'T DO IT!!!! SEND IT TO ME - I'll give it a nice comfortable home!! :-) Paul (23 years ago, 17-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Zonker's visit to Lansdown (B.C.)....
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Paul Sinasohn wrote in message ... (...) Thanks Paul, that's part of my City Block. It's actually my least favorite building... it comes home on Sunday after its last outing and I am looking forward to nuking it :-) Kevin ---...--- NEW Tank Engine (...) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Zonker's visit to Lansdown (B.C.)....
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Nice job of picture-taking! I wonder if the Great Mall would give us space for a permanent display? I still think we should try for a display at SFO... I like the Int'l Transport bldg - blue & white with rounded corners. I wonder how they got the (...) (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: K-Mart Rant (Was: Re: K-Mart Sale)
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(...) No apologies needed, I well know how you feel -- I almost never see the sales I often read about. And I almost never get to score in quantity for one reason or another... I'd take one bucket off your hands if that would be okay... -- Hop-Frog (23 years ago, 15-Dec-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: K-Mart Rant (Was: Re: K-Mart Sale)
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(...) OK, so I was gloating in this post. Sorry about that - I never get a chance to score the way folks on the east coast do. And I'm willing to share with folks in the Bay Area who may want one of these and didn't get one. I am sending 2 for gifts (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Zonker's visit to Lansdown (B.C.)....
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(...) your amazing camera! Wow, the resolution is incredible.. We finish setting up our Train layout tomorrow (Friday) for the Sat/Sun showing. It's the last time this layout will be around. Then a much needed break. Dean (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Zonker's visit to Lansdown (B.C.)....
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I had a great visit to Vancouver, but it was *way* too short! I enjoyed meeting some of the VLC folks, Alex and Robin and David, and also seeing Dean again, and the dinner afterwards was really tasty! :-d But, I still have something to show for (...) (23 years ago, 13-Dec-01, to lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | BricksWest reminder!
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The website for BricksWest is finally set up. As of this morning, the web-form sign-up sheet was broken, but initial schedule information is there. :-) The cost to attend is listed as $75 forn an individual, with some small discounts for 2 or more (...) (23 years ago, 4-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Place to stay?
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Hmm, looks like this post never appeared, so I'll try again: All, The registration cost being as high as it is for BricksWest, and me being a poor student means I can't really afford to stay in a hotel. Could anyone put me up for 3 nights? (I'm (...) (23 years ago, 3-Dec-01, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la)
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| | $9.99 HP sets $8.99 at Longs Drugs
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Longs Drugs is featuring some HP sets for $8.99. Depicted are 4721 Hogwarts Classrooms, 4702 The Final Challenge and 4723 Diagon Alley Shops. Runs through Dec 11 or 13 depending on location. Maggie C. (x-posted this once to loc.sf because I don't (...) (23 years ago, 27-Nov-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Idea for future small meetings? (Parts Draft)
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Actually, I had the Hogwarts train in mind, and got the wrong set #. I'm out of the market for lamposts, having just bought 55 from Troy C. But I'm happy to go for a less expensive set... Paul (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Are you going to help with GATS?
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Take a look at the thumbnails from the North Georgia LEGO Train Club's recent show in Greenberg. :-) (URL) Lots of great buildings and trains. There also seems to be a lot of Coca-Cola influence in that area...note the warehouse, and try to find (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: Idea for future small meetings? (Parts Draft)
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In lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, "Paul Sinasohn" wrote in message (...) Hmmm...a set that costs $85, divided how many ways? In the other posts I had seen, I think the idea was that everyone who wanted to participate would bring one copy a model (and everyone (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: Winter Meeting Dates
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(...) These look good to me. The Feb. date is perfect because it is the weekend before BricksWest. It will give everyone a chance to finalize both club and personal agendas. I also propose we have another BayLTC business meeting in December at (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Winter Meeting Dates
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Hi, I have reserved Fukaya A and B (our usual whole room) for Sat Jan 5th, 10-5 and Sunday Feb 10th 1-5. Only dates left. If there is an alternate site/date, LMK and I will cancel these. Mark (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Idea for future small meetings? (Parts Draft)
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We'll build one on a 48 x 48 baseplate. Paul (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Idea for future small meetings? (Parts Draft)
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Great idea! Hey Paul, who's gonna bring the boxing ring so we can decide who gets the new Castle shield from #4709 which so cool and I want a whole bunch aughsldfdkldkfldfeir...i\ebenler! BTW, the Target in El Cerrito has this set on sale for (...) (23 years ago, 11-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Idea for future small meetings? (Parts Draft)
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(...) Count me in. I suggest 1351 or 4709. :-) Paul Sinasohn (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Idea for future small meetings? (Parts Draft)
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How about a Parts Draft sometime? The idea comes from the North Alberta LEGO Users Group, I think, but it is catching on around the Pacific Northwest (VLC, SEALUG, etc.) The idea would be that the participants pick on a certain set, and everyone (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | If you're thinking of helping us with the GATS display...
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You should probably spend a bit of time looking over our picture gallery from our NMRA-2000 display. (Especially looking at the faces on the visitors in the Guest images! :-) Those of us who worked at the display had a great time, and we got a (...) (23 years ago, 6-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | My BayLUG fest pictures from 10/27
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(URL) -z- (23 years ago, 5-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Jan/Feb Meeting Dates at Fukaya
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(...) I can't make it on the 13th. Can someone else find an alternative place for the general meeting, for some not-the-first-Saturday, so that Uncle Dan can also come? :-) -Z- (23 years ago, 4-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | FW: Next meeting date
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| | Re: Jan/Feb Meeting Dates & BricksWest
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Russell, et. al., (...) I'll create double sets of whatever I end up bringing to LUGOLA next weekend, and ship them up to you all for your next meeting,if you would like. (...) (URL)We should probably have an evening "business" meeting soon, (...) (...) (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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| | Re: Jan/Feb Meeting Dates & BricksWest
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Whoa there Mark. I think you are confusing things a little. (...) Yes, I think you should reserve a Saturday for a general meeting AND a Sunday for a member only business meeting. (...) We will not be using Mike's modules at this time. We will be (...) (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Jan/Feb Meeting Dates & BricksWest
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In lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, Mark Benz writes: ALso, do you think it is reasonable to start (...) Sorry to butt in here, but what exactly do you mean by this question? FYI this request has been made long ago, but it implies to me that you are hoping (...) (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Jan/Feb Meeting Dates at Fukaya
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Hi Mark, Any Saturday is good for me... (I'll try not to confuse the date this time ;-)) Greetings, David (...) (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Jan/Feb Meeting Dates & BricksWest
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Hi Russell, Thanks for the input. Maybe we should do a member's only Sunday when it will be productive as well as a "regular" Meeting? Do we plan to use Poindexter's modules or build new ones or both or ??? What else do we need to bring as a club or (...) (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Jan/Feb Meeting Dates at Fukaya
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I prefer Sat Jan 5th, especially since we are going to try and set up train tables, we will probably need the full Saturday schedule. -- Russell Clark, BayLUG/BayLTC/ILTCO (URL) 39423705 America Online/AIM/Yahoo: Russell844 (...) (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Jan/Feb Meeting Dates at Fukaya
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Hi All Dates available Scoop is: Sat Jan 5th Sun Jan 13th Sun Jan 27th Sat Feb 2 (But cannot book it yet) No other Saturday's are available. Comments? Mark (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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