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(...) I want to correct the spelling: Eric with a 'c' please. I believe 'Erik Wilson' is spelled with a 'k', however. I also want to add that Roger Rothhaar brought his excellent space ships which most others have probably already seen but they were (...) (25 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Hi, Sounds very cool! Sorry we were not around. Will there be pics on the Baylug site? Also, anybody have any white 2x4s they can spare? Thanks, mark (...) (25 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Mike Poindexter (Fresno, CA) brought 12 cars, including two alternate-model engines, and many "subway-style" (center-door) passenger cars. Erik McCarthy (Newark, CA) added three more cars to the train. Mike also made an inclined track section, with (...) (25 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I am planning on bringing a bunch of town stuff like 1592 6383 the crane part of 730 the crane from the 8888 expert builder 6684 6390 (again) 6395 (full loop race track) Some classic space stuff 6861 6951 6929 6846 6804 I also have a bunch of (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I will be planning on being there between 9:00 and 10:00 am, as I have a lot of train track to set up. Mike Poindexter (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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The boys and I have put together an Islander display, and are planning on showing up for a little while. What time will people be there? -gyug (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I know I won't be able to make either meeting as classes are ending during that period and I'll need all my spare time to finish classwork. I'm working Saturdays now and just can't afford to take the time off of work. I also might be starting a new (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) one. (...) Well, I can't argue with a statement like that. I will be there. I will also try to get more train stuff together, lest I show up and seem like I am all talk, no show. (...) Get the new Supercar. That will keep you busy all day! :-) (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I was planning to be at the Nov 27 meeting, mainly because I was really hoping to meet you and see your trains! If you decide not to come I really hope you can make it to the Dec 4 meeting. Zonker wrote: (...) Me too, so at least four of us. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Well, it sounds like there will be three or four of us, so I guess we're still on for Saturday. It'll be an intimate gathering, but so much the better for that. ;-) I'm also planning to attend on the 4th of DEC, which will be the following weekend (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Zonker, Let me know if there is going to be anyone at the Fremont meeting. I am currently planning on attending, but would hate to show up and be the only one. I have been busting my butt on getting my train station closer and closer to completion, (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Yeah, cancelling sounds the best. There's been comparatively minimal feedback about the 11/27 meeting. It's really no wonder why that weekend was open at the library. Even if there's minimal or no walk-in traffic on 12/4, that's okay, cuz I'm (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Zonker says: (...) I'm going on Saturday. I was planning on being there. I thought there were others too. I'd like to know before I drive up that way if everyone is bailing. Bringing whatever I have to bring at that time. Fred - - - - - - - - - - - (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Zonker, I was planning on being there with a bunch of town and classic space stuff. But I was planning on being at the Newark meeting as well so if you cancel November I'll simply have to go through withdraw and wait a month. Janet -----Original (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Sorry Zonker, We're booked at the Outlaws 'till Sunday. The following weekend is a no-go too. If it looks bad for the 27th, cancel soon so as to not piss off the Library people. It is the best place I know of for us, and would like to be welcomed (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Well, it looks like there may not be anyone but ME on Saturday at the LEGO meeting in Fremont. :-( So, is there anyone who WILL be there this weekend? :-) My plan is to submit myself to the horrors of travel on a holiday weekend to get back to the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I won't be making the 11/27 meeting either, I forgot I'll be in SoCal this week. I don't know if I'll have time for the 12/4 meeting either. Dang. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Watching the recent discussions in lugnet.org and lugnet.org.us has been a lot of fun. The groups are serving their purpose well as venues for sharing ideas on formation and nurturing of regional user groups/clubs. But I think there is still much (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.org, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.loc.us.dc, lugnet.loc.us.ut.slc, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.us.ga)
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(...) Well, I'm not from around there :^) Kohl's is a Wisconsin based mid priced discounter/departmnet store. I'm from one of the suburbs of MPLS/St Paul in MN. I started into this thread with thru the web based interface and the recent posts (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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(...) not (...) Under further consideration, FWIW, I won't be coming to the 11/27 meeting after all, as it's just too busy a weekend :(. But I'm glad you arranged one for 12/4 which I do plan to attend :). I won't bring tons of stuff, just what I (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) horse (...) will (...) watched, (...) Wow. Thanks for the info. I gues I'm lining up at Target. (...) of (...) sets (...) Where's Kohl's? Never heard of them. Does MacFrugal's sometimes have LEGO? I have one Bat Lord that I bought at $2.97, (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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snip (...) be (...) the (...) one (...) Hmm, those backpacks are ok, that would be set to find cheap though. The horse armor IS called "barding", if I EVER find an inexpensive set with it in, I will buy TONS. I have bought many Samurai Lords mostly (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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(...) here, (...) I don't think there exists such a thing as a Ninja polybag. I would love to be proved incorrect. I have a Samurai Lord set. At the $2.97 I bought them for, it's too expensive for what you get. But if they were discounted to say (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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Hi, Just wondering if anyone can share where they find the best selection and/or deals on LEGOs around the South Bay? The places I have hit are: * Sunnyvale TRU: great selection for a TRU; sometimes, there are good deals on polybags. A few bucks off (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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(...) I (...) I (...) Hmm will have to scope out the TRU's for the polybags, thanks for the tip! I *ABSOLUTLY* love the polybags, esp the castle ones :^) I have many,many Fright Knight poly bags bought on sale or clearance just waiting to be (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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(...) Oh my. Actually, regarding the polybags: at the Newark TRU, they had some I wanted, but i scanned one and it turned up $1.99. I kinda figured they're all that price, since none of them were marked. I did find a whole bunch of Bandit's Wheelgun (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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(...) <SNIP> Not only that, but the best bargain at TRU would be the little Bags 'O LEGO hangin' round the section on the $0.97 tag. Zounds!! Racers, RES-Q, Knights, Townies, Spacers and Cowboys with parts, accessories and a mini-fig all under a (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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(...) Plenty more? Sounds like somebody has already hit there. I bought like 30+ of these at a local TRU a few months ago and was told then, that someone had mentioned finding some a few months before that. If I were to find them locally I would (...) (25 years ago, 17-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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I am talking about the entire module system, including the huge chunk of 2x4 and bricks covering a 96x144 area stacked 20 bricks high. I will be making 5 wood tables to mount the modules on as well, which will have the 29" tall banquet table folding (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I'm unclear what a "module" includes. Are you talking about just a wood table or are you including the bricks that are part of the top of the GMLTC layout? I was in St. Paul over the weekend and got to see their setup. It is awesome, if I can do (...) (25 years ago, 15-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I was wondering about the possibility of having a display at the NMRA (National Model Railroad Association) convention in San Jose this summer. There has been some talk of a National Lego Train convention, but it is unclear whether it will be at the (...) (25 years ago, 13-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Announcing an extra Q4 BayLUG meeting!
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Hello Bay Area Lego Fan, With Zonker's help, my wife Nancy and I reserved a meeting room at the Newark library for December 4th, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Everyone is welcome! Since this room is smaller and older than the Fremont library room, it will (...) (25 years ago, 5-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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2 McD stores in the Oakland area are charging $1.83 for the toy only. They are the Fruitvale/MacArthur store and the 66th/San Pablo store (25 years ago, 2-Nov-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca)
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(...) I would like to join CLTC but i could only attend if in the So Cal area. i live in chatsworth just north of LA matt morgan (25 years ago, 2-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.fno)
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(...) How about Bakersfield? It's pretty close to dead center. I happen to be a resident of this dismal rut, and might take interest in coordinating such a meeting of the minds. What kind of floor space are we talking about? I've never (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.fno, lugnet.loc.us.ca.la, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains)
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Russell Clark (rclark@telis.org) wrote: : In lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, Mark Benz writes: : >Hi, : >Lets book Fukaya for the next quarter now then? How about Feb 19th. I'll : >bet the room is available. Is that President's day weekend? : Hi Mark, : Have (...) (25 years ago, 31-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Oops, I replied to the wrong message. Well, now's a good time to break the news. I'm going to try to reserve a room at the Newark library for December 4, for an auxiliary BAYLUG meeting for those who can't make it on Nov 27. It is smaller and older (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Zonker, What hours should I reserve the Newark library for? It should be December 4, right? /Eric/ (25 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I will be coming with all my track (still not much) and about 30-40 train cars. I doubt that my train station will even be close to ready, so it will probably remain at home. I plan on running two loops. This time, I will bring the (...) (25 years ago, 26-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Hi Gang, I'm just back from two weeks in Japan with a JR "Green Car" pass. Lots of quick train sightings from Shinkansen trains...and lots of fast shinkansen blowing through stations. Very little chance to get into train yards on foot, due to a (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: When is the next BayLUG meeting
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(...) I'll be bringing my train stuff. I've got a station and platform built so we can use that if we want to. I'm bringing my SD-40 diesel engine - not typical to pulling passenger freight but so what cuz I'm gonna try and have my club cars done (...) (25 years ago, 25-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) ... (...) The answer is not good. One place is too expensive, the other is not available. Newark Community Center - social hall Saturday: $80/hr, min 7 hrs Fri or Sun $65/hr, min 4 hrs - smaller meeting rooms, weekdays or weekday evenings only (...) (25 years ago, 15-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) ... (...) ... Yes, I'll do it. /Eric of Newark/ (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) The 27th was the only Saturday the Fukaya room was available for both Nov. and Dec. I have tried numerous other places, but none in the San Jose area I tried are available. I was trying for the first two weeks of Dec. (...) Is there anyone in (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I'll bring some train stuff if we are meeting on 11/27/99. Not as much as you, but at least some cars and 9V track. However, I don't have a station built right now either. Janet G wrote: (...) I don't see why that's a stopper. There's always (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | RE: When is the next BayLUG meeting
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I wasn't sure that this date had been set because so many people didn't want to do something on Thanksgiving. It occured to me that there is another meeting room across the rotunda in the Fremont Library. Is that one available for groups? I don't (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) My understanding is that it is at the same location as the last one, the Fremont Library, on Sat, November 27 from 10-4. I WOULD be bringing a lot of train stuff, but I won't be there because it is the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and I will (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Has a date been set? Also, has a location been set? I am looking forward to the next meeting and hope very much to attend. Also, I will be bringing a lot more train stuff. (2 8-9 car passenger lines, a very large freight line and a lot more track) (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Hi Mark, Have you checked into this? Russell (25 years ago, 6-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Are you sure you want to use white bricks to build your mission? Just a thought, but I believe yellow bricks would probably give you a more authentic look. I had to build a mission back in school, and man I wish I had both the idea to use Legos and (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Hi All, Well my son is finally in the 4th grade this year, so if you went to school in CA you know what that means.... Build a model of a California Mission. So we would like to borrow (or buy for cheap) a load of 2x4 and/or 1x4+ white bricks for (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Sorry for the delayed responses. Lots to do, planning for the first moves into the new Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus, which begins Friday, 1 October. I've been running pretty close to the ground for a few weeks now. So, The room isn't available (...) (25 years ago, 30-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Lego my Lego! I stopped by the Campbell Public Library last night to check out the room. It's not as nice or as big as the Fukaya. It is building-locked in the middle of the library, so there are no windows. It is smaller than the Fukaya-maybe half (...) (25 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | RE: next BayLUG meeting
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Hi, Lets book Fukaya for the next quarter now then? How about Feb 19th. I'll bet the room is available. Is that President's day weekend? mark -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Tom (...) (25 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Sounds like a good alternate to me. Russell Clark (URL) 39423705 ---...--- (...) (25 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I'm all for checking this out too. -Tom McD. (...) (25 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Cool Fred. What's the walk-in likelihood over there? -Tom McD. (25 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Oy, Users. I have found another alternate room for meets for a very decent price. The Campbell Community Library has a room. It's available on Nov. 6th and on Nov. 27th. Anybody out there want to travel to the south bay to have a meet? Who is (...) (25 years ago, 28-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Hi, I just checked on this and its at $525!!! Ridiculous, too rich for me. Mark -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Tom Stangl Sent: Friday, September 24, 1999 10:59 AM To: (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Any idea on the contact info? Russell Clark (URL) 39423705 (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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BTW the Newpark mall has a LARGE meeting room which is available for a 100$ fully refundable deposit....... (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Sorry.. been kinda busy....missed the last GTG too...bummer..now I work Wednesday through Saturday..and Saturday is my 10am-8pm shift...looks like I'll be missing thos get togethers....ah well... (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Remember you?? I haven't even met you and I'm holding 10 poly bag racers for you :-) Paul Sinasohn, who will shop for Lego in Cincinnati on Sunday afternoon and Monday night (25 years ago, 24-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Hi all. Was at the new Zany Brainy in Pleasanton the other day: supposedly there's a sale today (9/24) and tomorrow (I think), to celebrate the opening of their 100th store, which includes selected Lego sets. IIRC, some Star Wars stuff, and maybe (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Hi, I'm in for $20. We could have it at a quarterly meeting, and use the leftovers for Baylug purposes like a kids play pile. Mark -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Tom Stangl Sent: (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Sure, I'll go in on it with you. I can even pick it up and bring it to a central sorting location if you want, and if the seller allows, to save the shipping. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Paul, I'll go in on it for around $30.00. Let me know if you need more help. Janet -----Original Message----- From: lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf@lugnet.com [mailto:lugnet.loc.u...ugnet.com] Sent: Friday, September 24, 1999 10:05 AM To: ba-lego@cinnamon.com (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Hi everyone! There's a 35-pound lot of Legos on eBay that just started this morning #169254022 located in San Jose. I'm going to go for it, and I'm VERY willing to share and take partners, but let's work together on this so we don't inflate the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(URL) was selling the train controllers for $20, $22.20 with shipping - that included the unit, AC adapter, and track wire. I only got one, since I already have 5 ;-) Check it out, they may have more. They'd be handy for some custom wiring - open (...) (25 years ago, 23-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I can do December dates too. -Tom McD. (...) (25 years ago, 23-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Not to worry, Mike, I found some at Zany Brainy in San Mateo for $39.00 so I bought one last week. There were 3 or 4 left... Paul Sinasohn, who is trying to configure a new hard drive (the old one crashed) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I think there is an Israel-based company named LEGO which makes products for water irrigation and hoses and things. IANAL, but I don't think TLG has (or can have) a problem with it because it's in a completely separate industry and hence not (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.publish)
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Hi, Sorry, No can do the 28th. Thanksgiving at with the outlaws in SLO. Any other Sats in early Dec available? Mark -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Sproaticus Sent: Wednesday, (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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The later the meeting is, the better for me. Work is still pretty busy in early and mid November. If I can make it, I will leave the modules at home, as they are too big to transport easily and can instead bring train stuff. Paul, this time, I will (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) If this is the meeting, I can pop in for a visit. I'll be in the Bay area for Thanksgiving. Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I hope that's not colonic irrigation with Lego. Ouch! All the others looked plausable, but I seriously suspect that this one is a 3rd-party domain name. I wonder how long it'll be around before TLG's legal sharks sink their teeth in... Cheers, (...) (25 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd)
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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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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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| | Legoland trip
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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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| | Looking forward to November!
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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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| | Re: Wal Mart specials
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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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