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Well, Medley FL appears to be a small place near Hialeah (Miami). Not even close to Disney World. Hmmm. Ray (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd)
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(...) Darn it! I was hoping to bring my 4.5v train layout. (...) What about meeting during the first two weeks of December? Russell Clark (URL) 39423705 (25 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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So, a few weeks ago, there was a rumor that Shop @ Home might discontinue the Service Packs at the end of the year. Then there was a hint that they may be opening a bulk-brick buying service in the beginning of the new year. I admit I've been too (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd)
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Hi gang, (this bounced the first time...) Yeah, we should have started this sooner... :-( Fukaya is only available to us on Saturday, 11/28 (Thanksgiving Weekend, when folks normally travel, shop, or vegetate at home). The only other opening is (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Zonker, can we get the 13th? mark -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Paul Sinasohn Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 5:15 PM To: lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf@lugnet.com Subject: Re: next (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I am organizing a 2-day music conference the first weekend of November, so I couldn't make the 6th. So I would ask that it be scheduled on the 13th. Paul Sinasohn, who will show finished roller coaster cars on "tracks" if it is still a train theme (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) It's not too early for this discussion as things get booked up early for the holidays. IMO, the two earlier Nov. weekends are probably better for most people, including me. Thanks for getting the ball rollin Russell. I kept meaning to pose (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I wouldn't mind going back to the Fukaya room again. Its a nice place, and we have a pretty good idea how to lay things out. Plus, its free! I don't know when it is available in November. Zonker? Russell (25 years ago, 21-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Hi, When can we get the room? Do we want Fukaya again or no? Mark -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Russell Clark Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 1:55 PM To: (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I will be out of state from Sat, Nov. 20, until Sun, Nov. 28. Therefore, I can make it to the next meeting only if it is on Nov. 6 or Nov. 13. I know it may be early to start the discussion, but I wanted this info to be known for when the time (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: #6989 sighted!
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(...) I am willing to go in on a joint purchase of this set. I have an incomplete one I am trying to build. I need the instructions and probably half the pieces. Russell (25 years ago, 21-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak)
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| | Toy Go Round has LOTS o' Lego!
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As I checked in today on my break, this is what they had in the window. Keep in mind all these sets are not complete (most are 95%), and fairly dusty. Also, some minifigs are incorrect to the sets and not all may be present. However, the instruction (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak)
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"Toy Go Round" on Solano Ave. in Albany has a nearly complete Multi-Core Magnetizer with the box and instructions for only $75. It's quite dusty and will probably need an overall cleaning. The reason I'm posting this instead of calling it a FOTW is (...) (25 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak)
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Just got back from a trip to Legoland, CA. We went last Tuesday and the weather was perfect (a bit overcast and a bit cool) there was no crowds and we practically walked on every ride. The park was perfect for my 4 and 2 year old although the 2 year (...) (25 years ago, 16-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Frank Filz found them at 9.99 - the local KB store (in the Bayfair mall, for SF-area folks) had 4 @ 12.99, so I bought all 4. This particular store had the 8414 set on sale for $19.99 - I bought one last night, there were 3 left. Paul Sinasohn who (...) (25 years ago, 15-Sep-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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a friend told me about this: (URL) (25 years ago, 13-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I want to say how much fun I had at the last meet, and to thank all those whom I did business with, especially Tom for all the chrome parts and black macaroni! Since the theme for the next meet will be trains, I will be bringing my #6990 Futuron (...) (25 years ago, 30-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak)
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My second BayLUG meeting and second LEGOLAND trip pictures are now on my web site. Russell Clark (URL) 39423705 (25 years ago, 28-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Trip was excellent. Saw the lifesize Darth Vader and R2-D2, got to finally ride the rides, and saw a new ride being built. I hope to upload my pictures by this weekend. Russell (25 years ago, 25-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) So how was your trip? Anything interesting going on at LEGOLAND right now? And welcome back! --Raymond Flournoy ===...=== flournoy@cs.stanford.edu "Because, of course, a man with an Computer Science Dept. obsession is a man who has very little (...) (25 years ago, 25-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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the duplo set (the 8 pcs one) looks discounted... ($2 per box) (...) (25 years ago, 25-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Let me guess -- no other toy stores in Milpitas? I don't live in your area, but WAL-MART is a national chain and I've heard that they apply different pricing policies in each store based on conditions in each store's local market. If a (...) (25 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I went by the Wal Mart in Milpitas today and I couldn't find ANYTHING that was marked down. Even the stuff on the *clearance* aisle looked like it was full price. Anybody know what's up? Fred - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fred Yokel 2635 (...) (25 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Walmarts that actually have clearance stuff - WHERE, dangit?!?
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(...) This was UCDavis area. Well, I don't want to drive 4 hours round trip unless I HAVE to (and if I DO have to, WHICH Walmart up there has them??). Does anyone know of a Walmart in the South/Central Bay area that has MANY of the Space Tri-packs (...) (25 years ago, 24-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Both actually. Barbara and I charted our own walking tours of London, Edinburg, and Inverness. That was the vacation part. Waking up at 9 every morning for the "breakfast" part of "bed & breakfast" was the work part. Next time, I'm taking the (...) (25 years ago, 21-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Thanks man, it was fun doing it. You been on vacation or working hard? (...) Hee Jeremy, you don't need *me* to tell you about when to serve mermaid at a formal dinner, do you? I thought the Encyclopedia Sproaticus would certainly have at (...) (25 years ago, 21-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) very very slick! I'm still waiting for the "Mermaid on Glass" tho... Is is served before or after the spamcake course? :-, Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 21-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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In lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, Michael Mierzwa writes: I (...) I could pick them up next Monday, as I'll be in Walnut Creek all day and night loading a musical into the Regional Center for the Arts. Is there any way you could leave them with the person you (...) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | RE: Second BayLUG get-together (8/99) summary
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Paul, If he can get to Bart he is only one long block away from the meeting! Surely one of the attendees can pick him up at BART if he tells us what train to pick him up on. Janet -----Original Message----- From: lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf@lugnet.com (...) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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IF you can get to BART and then take BART to MacArthur, I could pick you up on my way to get David S in El Cerrito.... But maybe by November there will be another person in SF or on the peninsula who could give you a ride...If not, let me know Paul (...) (25 years ago, 16-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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Hi, I have some empty opened lego boxes from the SW and Fright Knights series: Fright Knights: 6007: Bat Lord, 6027: Bat Lord's Catapult, 6031: Fright Force x3, 6099: Traitor Transport (includes dragon cave ... I don't want it), Star Wars: 7111: (...) (25 years ago, 11-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I like this idea too.... Paul Sinasohn who might actually have a train thing to show by February :-) (25 years ago, 14-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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Thanks for your praise guys! Don'tcha love it when all the right parts fall together? It is a Photoshop post-processed scene, as I'm not fluent in POVray like that, though I'd love a crash course in how to do stuff like that with POV. -Tom McD. when (...) (25 years ago, 13-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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OK, then I would say it's an absolutely, possitively, 200% way cool model with a 10/10 wicked stunning presentation. -John Van Terry K <legoverse@geocities.com> wrote in message news:37b3a891.245438...net.com... (...) (25 years ago, 13-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I will be gone to San diego from Friday until Monday. Russell Clark (URL) 39423705 (25 years ago, 13-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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How understated, John. I would say it is an outstanding model with a gorgeous presentation. The space scene is a stunner. Any post-processing there, or is that direct POV output? -- Terry K -- (...) (25 years ago, 13-Aug-99, to lugnet.build, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | FW: Solar Eclipse update
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Hi, (...) eclipse-wise that is, note particularly the last line of the article.... Originally found by Bernd Rustmoser. Mark (25 years ago, 12-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) <grunt> (...) <double grunt> (...) Good idea. FWIW, I don't care what the layout looks like. I mean I do, but I've never done one, so I'd like to see how others do it. (...) Good ideas. Maybe one of the two loops can be for trains which aren't (...) (25 years ago, 12-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I should have measured the height of the tables in Fukaya...how much is the heighth difference between those tables and my PNLTC table? :-) We can plan to take over a few tables for the trains. Yes, we should ponder over a layout (one or two loops, (...) (25 years ago, 12-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Do y'all think that the lack of a play area helped the kids be a bit more under control too? Note that I am not against the play area idea: on the contrary I'm for it. I'm just asking if it's true in your opinion. A play area might be a (...) (25 years ago, 12-Aug-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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