 | | Re: Interim Trip Report - Part 6 - The Loot!
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I got around to taking pictures of the loot for the trip: (URL) A bunch of red 1x10 plates purchased from Cary Clark minutes (well, hours) before leaving Raleigh. loot-02: Dan Velasco (uncledan on eBay) invited me over to paw through the stuff he (...) (24 years ago, 18-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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| | Re: Interim Trip Report - Part 5
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Well, I guess this really is the final trip report, being written from the comfort of my own home... Last night was a bit hectic as I realized I had way over-bought and now faced the prospect of trying to pack everything. The Rubbermaid tub I had (...) (24 years ago, 16-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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| | SJ Earthquakes updated...
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So, here's the latest...with the exception of Ben Lomand (Scotts Valley) all of the recent activity has been in S.J. (I've abreviated the "San Jose City Hall, CA" to just SJCH, to keep each entry to one line.) It's also interesting to note that (...) (24 years ago, 14-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | SJ Earthquake(s)...
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Map page: (URL) So far, looks like three quakes, all getting smaller...3.5, 2+, 1+ Event info: (URL) #1: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event. This is a computer-generated message. This event has not yet been reviewed by a (...) (24 years ago, 14-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | RE: Quake?
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Tom, I am in Fremont and I missed it so it must be down south further. Janet -----Original Message----- From: lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf@lugnet.com [mailto:lugnet.loc.u...ugnet.com] Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2000 11:04 AM To: ba-lego@cinnamon.com (...) (24 years ago, 14-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Quake?
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USGS lists it as a 3+ ((URL) shows it in the SJ area, though the server is getting hammered, and is refusing connection... -Z- (24 years ago, 14-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Quake?
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(...) Hmm, didn't notice anything down here at Almaden Research Center (South San Jose), but I could have snoozed through it (I've been reading documentation and was up a little late last night). Frank (24 years ago, 14-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Quake?
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Soooo, anyone know where the quake was centered that hit a couple of minutes ago? Our building took 2 quick jolts, so it was either a nearby 4 or a 4+ farther away. -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not (...) (24 years ago, 14-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Interim Trip Report - Part 4
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Another installment... Tuesday night I went up to Berkely to have dinner with a friend who is in seminary at the Pacific School of Religion. I made a slight mistake in really only allocating an hour for the drive when an hour and a half is really (...) (24 years ago, 14-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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| | custom sets (was: Re: Interim Trip Report - Part 2)
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(...) I wrote: (...) Sorry, that should be "Derick". /Eric/ (24 years ago, 12-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | custom sets (was: Re: Interim Trip Report - Part 2)
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(...) That person was Ali Vahidsafa. Thanks, Ali, for bringing those. It was very interesting to see how other people produced their sets. (shameless plug: I still have some of the Christmas theme napkin holder sets for sale at Bendyarm's on (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Interim Trip Report - Part 3 - Pictures!
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Ok, got the Flashpath software installed on a computer here at work so I could upload pictures... Check out (warning big pictures): (URL) during the Baylug meeting I was too busy trading to take many pictures, and I got almost no pictures of people. (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Interim Trip Report - Part 2
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(...) <snip> to the *good part* :-) (...) :-) (...) !!!!!!!!creations and people!!!...!!! Thanks for the report Frank! take care, sheree (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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| | Re: Interim Trip Report - Part 2
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Back on line from over the weekend... Friday evening I drove down to Gilroy to visit the outlets. I hit some traffic going down, but it wasn't too bad since it is due to the road narrowing just south of Bernal Road (the main drag between my hotel (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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| | A splendid time was had for all!
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Hey everybody! I just wanted to say what a great time I had at the meet. Lots of new faces as well as many familiar ones. Quite a large amount of walk-ins, too! I think next time we may want to consider keeping a tighter lid on allowing the public (...) (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
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Hey Y'all: I saw some pretty cool stuff at the Baylug meeting today -- everyone had neat models on display (even though they were all being excessively modest about their stuff). I will not say that it was the best model I saw, because they were all (...) (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: local shopping & 2001 LEGO
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(...) Okay, here's a two-fer (maybe: I just came across an announcement that Dennis lost his lease, so Alltronics may not be there anymore). Shortly (< 1 mile) after getting onto 101 from 280, you'll come to the Brokaw Road interchange. Exit, and (...) (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Interim Trip Report
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(...) <snip> (...) :-) no comment [unless one considers no comment a comment] (...) <snip> (...) Not one hint of what of what the *some* is ???? only details of what is not. I will console myself with the fact are very generous in your dealings when (...) (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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| | Re: Interim Trip Report
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"Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:3A310F23.2C67@m...ing.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) [ ... snipped ... ] Frank, your experience is not a unique. The last time I was in San Jose I had to wait about an hour. Everyone (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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| | Interim Trip Report
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I thought I'd report on my trip so far. The trip got off with a bad omen. The plane we were supposed to fly had mechanical problems, but they found another plane and got us going onlyh a few minutes late. The plane change resulted in us flying (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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| | local shopping & 2001 LEGO
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(...) No, but I'll be needing gas by the end of today. (...) I might like to stop at a couple places. I'd probably be most interested in electronic surplus. On a new note: now that people are reporting 2001 LEGO, has anyone seen any at local (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: 12/9 Meeting
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OOOPs.. sorry. Mark (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: 12/9 Meeting
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Didn't know we had 2 Marks - the weight is for MBenz. Might have a couple of walls for you though...... Roger (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: 12/9 Meeting
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(...) actually Roger, I am trading boat weights, not looking for them. I am looking for Ninja rock walls, red roof tiles with the corner peices, and any figures that look like monsters(rock raiders boulder guy, the new mars people, any sw alien (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: 2555 Shell Belville set and local shopping
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(...) Did you confirm that you actually have to do that? Enforcement seems to vary wildly. (...) If you go south on 101, instead of north, you'll get to Gilroy (about 15 miles, the first 5 of which tend to be very slow, even outside rush hour. (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: I'm bringing LOTS of stuff to sell/trade
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(...) I want these items. What will you take for them? Sorry, but I am not organized enough yet to have a list of items from which I can arrange trades, money might be easiest. I am not of Baylug proper, so I will show around 1 p.m. You can also (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: 2555 Shell Belville set and local shopping
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(...) The Shell across the street from my hotel is well stocked with the 10 small sets, the Belville set, the Model Team Ferrari, and the pit stop set, and by Saturday, I expect I'll need $10 in gas, so I can pick up anything folks might need (I'll (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | I'm bringing LOTS of stuff to sell/trade
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Here is a partial list of what I'm bringing to sell at the meet: Blacktron Renegade - complete, no instructions or box. Blacktron Invader - complete, no instruction or box. Blacktron Invader - complete, instructions and box in fair condition. Model (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | 12/9 Meeting
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I may have the Space Box for the meeting - it left Texas yesterday. I have a black boat weight for Mark, some stuff for Russell, and maybe something for Frank. If anyone has a want list that I may be able to help with either post or email & I'll see (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: 2555 Shell Belville set
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Not sure why this didn't post earlier: I traveled to SoCal this weekend and discovered all town sets at the Shell station in Kettleman City off of I5. I'm now in Michigan and found the Belleville set but not the town sets. Anybody interested in the (...) (24 years ago, 6-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Travel to Bay Area - confirmed 12/4 to 12/15
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(...) Thanks for the directions, the above basically reverses how I got here from the airport. I'll see you folks Saturday then. I've brought along a tub of LEGO to play with (one each of the Shell sets [not including the town sets which haven't (...) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: Travel to Bay Area - confirmed 12/4 to 12/15
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(...) Easy: Bernal has a ramp to Northbound 101. Just take that, drive several miles to its junction with 880 (warning: you will pass 280 and 680 along the way to 880, so check the signs carefully), and follow Tom's directions from there. Ran (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Chrome Castle set trading?
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I have two extra copies of 4817 Dungeon. Is there anyone going to the meeting on Saturday with extra copies of the other three? If so, I would like to make a deal or deals. Let me know. (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | next BayLUG meeting
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This is just a reminder that the next meeting is this Saturday, December 9, from 10-4 at the Fremont library. More information is available on the club web site: (URL) Russell Clark, BayLUG/BayLTC (URL) 39423705 AIM/Yahoo: Russell844 (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: Travel to Bay Area - confirmed 12/4 to 12/15
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(...) Hi Frank. I'm not sure how to get from there to the 880 freeway northbound, so you might ask someone there at the Inn. Once you're northbound on the freeway, you'll travel for about 15 minutes or so, past Milpitas and into Fremont. Take the (...) (24 years ago, 5-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: Travel to Bay Area - confirmed 12/4 to 12/15
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(...) Well, in a few hours I'll be hopping on the plane. I see the Baylug meeting is in Fremont, and I do see some directions, but directions as to best way to get to Fremont from San Jose would be appreciated (I'm staying at the Residence Inn just (...) (24 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | RE: 2555 Shell Belville set
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I just got back from Van Nuys and I got the Car Wash, the Gas station, the Snack shop and a couple of each of the other sets the ferrari and the tanker. Anyone down that way the Shell at the corner of Sherman and Sepulveda (this is by memory) has (...) (24 years ago, 4-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Are 2001 sets at K-Mart yet?
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There's a note in .shopping from someone who spotted a new BOGO sale starting at K-mart today. Has anyone been in a South Bay K-Mart lately that had the new Mars or (even better) 2001 SW sets? Thanks, Ran (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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| | Re: 2555 Shell Belville set
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(...) Ah, fooled ya: the SoCal folks have announced that Shell is selling some of the *really* cool Town sets down there now. Like the <set:1255 Car Wash> and the <set:1254 Stop 'n Rob>. So now you have to start a-a-a-l-ll over again. Ran (24 years ago, 3-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: 2555 Shell Belville set
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(...) I actually found 8 of them last night at the same station I got the Ferrari's from. Russell (24 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: 2555 Shell Belville set
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(...) Did you try the locations that Pakman Wong posted about earlier? (...) 2855 Winchester Blvd is just south of San Tomas, I think. /Eric McC/ (24 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: 2555 Shell Belville set
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(...) They are available at High St & 880 in Oakland, Walnut Creek (Ygnacio Valley & California), and Emeryville (Powell Street @ 880) If you can't get one, let me know - I have an extra MISB. Also, Tom McDonald and David S - are either of you going (...) (24 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: 2555 Shell Belville set
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(...) I have already seen the Ferrari F1 out. I got 2 of them at a station on the east side of San Jose. That station had the Belville set a few weeks ago, but now they are gone. Probably because now I have the money to buy it. :) Russell (24 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: 2555 Shell Belville set
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Start checking tomorrow - some people have reported that the larger sets are due out Dec 1. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (24 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | 2555 Shell Belville set
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Does anyone know of a Shell station in the San Jose/Silicon Valley area that still has this set? Its the only set I need to have a complete set of Shell sets. Russell (24 years ago, 30-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | FIRST(tm) LEGO(R) League N. Cal State Competition this Sunday!
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The Kathryn Hughes Elementary School Unibots would like to be the first on LUGNET to invite any and all interested parties to the Northern California FIRST(tm) LEGO(R) League state competition from 11am to 6pm this coming Sunday, Dec. 3 at the San (...) (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
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| | AP: Lego To Close Molding, Processing
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The note below, from a LEGO Press Release, is darkly significant; How few folks LEGO really employs (compared to the markup they make selling colored ABS plastic). Will it really be cheaper to mold parts outside of North America and import it all (...) (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | 2001 at Sunnyvale TRU
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Almost, but not quite, all of the Mars and Studio sets depicted in the recently-uploaded catalog scans. Probably hitting the other area TRUs RSN. Ran (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Travel to Bay Area - confirmed 12/4 to 12/15
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ffilz@mindspring.com (Frank Filz) wrote in <3A22EDBC.500F@mindspring.com>: (...) I assume you'll be staying near IBM Almaden? If so, your route from the airport will take you right past one: just exit 17 at Hamilton Ave, and the ramp ends at an (...) (24 years ago, 29-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: Shell promo in South SF Bay Area
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Well, so far, it looks like only a few stations have posted them early, and most of them will PROBABLY start selling them Dec 1. But if you check the promo and ca.sf groups, someone posted about 2 stations in SJ that had them. (...) -- Tom Stangl (...) (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.promo)
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| | Re: Travel to Bay Area - confirmed 12/4 to 12/15
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(...) Ok, my trip is pretty well confirmed now that I will be flying out Monday 12/4 (arriving in the evening) and returning Friday 12/15. I'd love to meet up with folks, and if the Baylug meeting will indeed be 12/9, I'd love to drop in. I'd also (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: Shell promo in South SF Bay Area
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(...) So, who is in the loop? Where can one score the larger sets in the Bay Area -- say within a 30 mile radius of SF? -- Richard (24 years ago, 27-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.promo)
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| | 2001 sets at Redwood City TRU
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Found various 2001 sets at the Redwood City Toysrus. Bought: 1356 (Stunt Man Catapult) 1355 (Temple of Gloom) 7314 (Recon-Mech RP) 7315 (Solar Explorer) They also had: 7313 7312 No new Stars Wars, unfortunately. - chris (24 years ago, 25-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Shameless self-promotion - SF, CA
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I've mentioned in passing that in addition to lego, I spend a lot of time singing. Well, those of you in the SF Bay Area who want to see just what I do can come to the Dickens Fair, starting this weekend (through Dec. 17) and see me singing at "Mad (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Out of Office AutoReply: chrome knights found
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I do not always have access to this email system. If you absolutely must reach me e-mail me at r_greathouse@yahoo.com (24 years ago, 19-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: chrome knights found
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(...) I happened to buy the last 3 sets, 3 #4817, on Wednesday night. (24 years ago, 19-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Morgan Hill Scouting Report - 11/18/00
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The KB outlet is almost completely cleaned out of Lego: a few copies of <set:6979> at $40 (*almost* tempting for parts fodder, but not quite), one copy of Lego Creator at $10 (which I didn't buy because it only runs on the toy versions of Windoze), (...) (24 years ago, 19-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: chrome knights found
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(...) I didn't: they were all gone Friday night :( Ran (24 years ago, 19-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Castle Chrome Knights
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Castle Chrome Knights are avilable at Bartell Drugs!!! I bought 4 sets of 4816,17,18,and 19! they also have some new Adventure LEGOs! You'd better go today and check that out,otherwise they will be sold out soon! (24 years ago, 18-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Interesting Craigslist posting...
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blueofnoon@aol.com (richard marchetti) wrote in <G41nBs.6DB@lugnet.com>: (...) participants" means "buying candy bars", not "knocking over local liquor and convenience stores"... Ran (24 years ago, 16-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | chrome knights found
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I found the chrome knight sets at the KB Toys at Lawrence and Steven's Creek. I picked up an extra one of each of the four sets, in case anyone needs them. Oh, Rodger, they had the Scuba dual-BlockBot set there. -gyug (...) Share information about (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Interesting Craigslist posting...
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(URL) thought a few persons local might be interested for sure...maybe not. -- Richard (24 years ago, 15-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shell promo in South SF Bay Area
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At Santa Clara, the new Shell station on Great America Parkway near Highway 237 carries the 10 small sets. While the selection is not that impressive, it is quite a pleasant surprise to see the Lego flags flying on the side of the road, outside the (...) (24 years ago, 14-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Travel to Bay Area
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There's a (strong) possibility I'll be travelling to San Jose for work, either the last week in November and/or the first two weeks or so of December. I'd love to try and hook up with folks if that happens (I see it looks like there's a Baylug (...) (24 years ago, 13-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug)
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| | Re: Shell promo in South SF Bay Area
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(...) I nearly drove off the road last night, there's Lego at almost ALL the Shell stations I've seen here in Santa Rosa now. Two of the stations I passed this weekend had signs out front. I haven't stopped by to check selection yet, but I'm going (...) (24 years ago, 11-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shell promo in South SF Bay Area
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Chris Leach wrote in message ... (...) the (...) sets. (...) which (...) ALL the sets are available in Idaho. The stores seem to only get two of the Model Team sets. There are several different chains here that sell Shell gas and each one is (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.promo)
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| | one more set
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I also forgot to mention I have a #6345 Aerial Acrobats. Set is complete yet missing two of the blue hawk stickers for the van. The other hawk stickers for the two planes have been sloppily applied. May be fixable if they're washed. The instructions (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | My box o' trade stuff!
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Greetings all, Just wanted to throw this out there in case anybody wants to set up trades before the meet. This is roughly the contents of what I'll be bringing to trade at the meet next month. Some items I may or may not still have, so we'll find (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shell promo in South SF Bay Area
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(...) Not any more: I stopped on the way home this evening, and someone had come through earlier and cleaned them out of everything but one 2555 :-( The cashier said there was some more in the stockroom, but that it couldn't be sold because it (...) (24 years ago, 10-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shell promo in South SF Bay Area
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The rep you talked to isn't in the loop ;-) Several other states back east have already reported buying the larger sets. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my (...) (24 years ago, 9-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.promo)
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| | Re: Shell promo in South SF Bay Area
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(...) I just talked to the shell rep who is in charge of the lego promotion in the U.S. The whole U.S. will get the smaller sets,but California is the test ground for the bigger sets.If all goes well there they will roll it out to the rest of the (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.promo)
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| | Shell promo in South SF Bay Area
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Tom and bay area AFOLs I just found two stations have the big Ferrari set and the other two big sets. One is at Hamilton and I-17 (570E Hamilton) and the other one is at 2855 Winchester Blvd. The second station did not open the box yet, I am not (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: When's the next meet again?
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Paul, I'm interested in the train wheels and the technic crane truck (as is every one else probably) but I can't make the 12/9 meeting... If there are any left, please hold them for me? I could probably take the big 50x50 plates off your hands (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: When's the next meet again?
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Yes, the FLL Northern California tournament will be held at the Event Center at San Jose State University on Dec. 3rd. Competition begins at 11am, team parties finish up at 6pm. There will be nearly 70 teams competing, so it should be quite the (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Mindstorms Tour Update: Mall Hours
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Now that I have a better idea on my schedule, I see that the best I can manage is an hour or two Saturday afternoon/evening at Eastridge. -gyug (...) Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at (URL) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: When's the next meet again?
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FYI, First Lego League (a lego robotics school-age group) will be having some sort of finals at San Jose State University on Dec 3rd, I think. Also, I have a bunch of stuff from yard sales I will be bringing to the Dec 9th meeting to sell/trade, (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Mindstorms Tour Update: Mall Hours
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I've spoken with the marketing group who coordinates the site staffing, and she reports; Eastridge mall hours are not known yet; hopes to know by Friday. Newpark mall hours (all three days) 9a - 10p We can bring one small table (card table or small (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Out of Office AutoReply: When's the next meet again?
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I do not always have access to this email system. If you absolutely must reach me e-mail me at r_greathouse@yahoo.com (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: When's the next meet again?
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The next meeting will be Saturday, December ninth (12/9), in Fremont. I've even put the date on the BayLUG page now, and there is a brief page with directions and maps for folks who haven't found the meetings before. :-) -Z- (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Shell Ferrari $15 if you have a Charge card!! but....
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I stopped in 2 stations in the South SF Bay area today, and they only had a few of the small sets, didn't even know they were going to be getting the larger sets. Looks like I'm going to have to canvas a LOT of stations. All I really want is about 4 (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.promo, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | When's the next meet again?
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Hey all, Just wanted to know when it is so I can make sure to have the day off from work. I've missed the last three? meetings and I've got a whole box o' stuff to bring. See all of you soon! Dave -- "Life is what happens to you while you're busy (...) (24 years ago, 8-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | LEGO Mindstorms dates (Newark, San Jose)
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I apologize for the lack of info. I was following up on earlier postings, but I now understand that some folks didn't see some of the other postings. The tour stops are typically Friday-Sunday... The Eastridge dates are 12/8-10 (overlaps with (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: LEGO Mindstorms tour (Newark, San Jose)
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This message to the group since others probably want to know when the Mindstorms mall tour is, too. (...) I do, but... Actually, I saw your email on Friday, and I wanted to answer on the weekend, but since I didn't know when it was happening, the (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: LEGO Mindstorms tour (Newark, San Jose)
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I know it's only been a couple days, but I was hoping to hear more by now. (Maybe we all just read the newsgroups from work? :-) Clarifications about volunteering: 1) If folks can only do a half day, that's probably OK. (It's better if you can do a (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: [Fwd: Mindstorm Mall Tour looking for a few good LUGs]
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(...) I was thinking about a train of 3 or 4 cars, with an arm controlled by the Scout doing the tipping: stop the train with the first car in position, trigger the Scout, wait for it to run the dump cycle, advance to the next car, etc. The process (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Castle Chrome Knights
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I've also not seen any at the KB on Lawrence & Stevens Creek in Sunnyvale, nor at the KB in Valco Mall at Wolfe & 280. If anyone does find some, please pick up one of the shield sets for me. It would make a great stocking stuffer for the kids. -gyug (...) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Which one was that? In the last couple of days, I've been to the one at the Great Mall, plus the KBs in New Park Mall and Oakridge (San Jose), and haven't seen anything remotely that interesting (unless you consider Rapid River Village at $35 (...) (24 years ago, 5-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: LEGO Mindstorms tour...
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(...) I wouldn't mind hearing details :). I use 2 mindstorms, one for each the loader and unloader (although, total use from the 6 is 5 inputs/5 outputs, for the loader/unloader (the extra output is used in the mine, and the input is unusued right (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | LEGO Mindstorms tour...
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Tag, I'm it! (Is anybody else 'it' too? :-) I got an email today from the Assistant Brand Manager for Mindstorms, regarding my interest in supporting the tour when it comes to the Bay Area. He was surprised to get a call back within 15 minutes of (...) (24 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf) !
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| | Re: Castle Chrome Knights
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(...) As a couple of other people have noted, the KB Toy Works stores have these sets. I picked up several 4819's yesterday and I'm going back today to pick up some other sets. The one KB Toy Works store I went into had many of the Wild West sets, (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Castle Chrome Knights
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I got mine by calling the LIC in Orlando. Paul Sinasohn (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Has anyone seen any of the castle chrome promo knights at AMY local stores? I bought a bunch of 4816-18 on-line, but I'm interested in finding 4819 anywhere. Anyone happen to see them lying around? By the way, a local KB Toystore here in Santa Rosa (...) (24 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: [Fwd: Mindstorm Mall Tour looking for a few good LUGs]
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I like the ideas, especially the dump station. I am thinking of maybe using the white droid DDK microscout one a tipper car, and the blue Scout on the side of the track. When the Scout sees a car is next to it, it sends VLL led messages to turn the (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: [Fwd: Mindstorm Mall Tour looking for a few good LUGs]
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gyug@hotmail.com (Paul Gyugyi) wrote in <LAW- F218qgNjWOiy54D00000...mail.com>: (...) How 'bout a layout with: 1. RCX-controlled level crossing. 2. RCX line follower whose path goes through the level crossing. 3. RCX-controlled train with a few (...) (24 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: [Fwd: Mindstorm Mall Trains]
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Paul Gyugyi wrote (in part); (...) I'm interested in helping in Fremont on Saturday or Sunday, but Friday would be difficult for me, unless it was Friday evening... (...) I don't have a mindstorms yet, but I saw one in Seattle at the PNLTC event. (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: [Fwd: Mindstorm Mall Tour looking for a few good LUGs]
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Normally I'd jump at the chance, especially since 95% of my train buys have arrived, but I can't - I can't even make the meeting - because I've been cast in the Dickens Fair (sort of like the Renaissance Fair, only different) and weekends from 11/4 (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: [Fwd: Mindstorm Mall Tour looking for a few good LUGs]
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I'd sure like to. Having a job gets in the way, but it would be nice if we could coordinate an evening or afternoon. Any ideas for an RIS controlled train display? Log mill? Coal mine? What would work well? There's enough time to build something, (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | [Fwd: Mindstorm Mall Tour looking for a few good LUGs]
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Note the schedule: Dec. 8 - 10 Eastridge Mall San Jose, CA Dec. 15 - 17 New Park Mall Newark, CA Anyone want to help out? Even though I own 4 (5?6?) RIS and 1 RDS, I have yet to crack them open (a YEAR later) and play with them, so I haven't even (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | [Fwd: The birth of the *LUG box]
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So when is our next meeting? Do we want to try to sign up as LUG #2? -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Train Module at BayLUG
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(...) Before the 'grid & tower' system, there was plywood... :-) JohnG, GMLTC (24 years ago, 24-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.trains.org)
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