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  RE: Merchandise
 
Fred, I too was just in Disneyworld and didn't notice any shampoo bottles. While they did have regular kits that you can get through Shop@Home they had the only floor display I have ever seen of trains (tracks and things), Scala, belleville, parts (...) (25 years ago, 16-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Merchandise
 
Greetings. I was checking some of the personal pages of people out there and came upon a Lego Minifig bottle of shampoo. Did anyone see these in Carlsbad? I want one and I can't seem to find a phone number for the store down there to find out if (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  wanted - old train traction tire
 
I have aquired a motor and battery box similiar to that in set # 116. I am going to try and recreate the engine and tender from this set. The motor has four train wheels attached, but only three have the rubber traction tires. I am looking for one (...) (25 years ago, 10-Jun-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Power control for trains...
 
Fred thos new 8x8 without corners look l9ike PERFECT AT-AT feet.... (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  RE: Floor plan
 
I've got some large blue tarps for the play zone... I might even be able to provide enoughh bricks PRIMO/Duplo and standard LEGO to stock it...BTW I do have an idea for a grab bag type of deal, using a small sandbox with toy rakes..for a $1 (or even (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Self Supporting Pod Racers
 
(...) I was thinking about that whole pod racer design. I mean, as far as the tan supports . . . if you were going to set up the pod race in some sort of desert diorama set up, they'd work great. They would probably blend right in. As far as just (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.starwars)
 
  Re: Self Supporting Pod Racers
 
Terry K wrote in message <3759bdce.4028094@lu...et.com>... (...) the (...) One of the pod racers im working on has 4 of the flex tubes(the blue ones from the gungan sub), since im doing a non-standard(ie its 2 'engine' pods oriented horizontally), (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.starwars)
 
  Re: Self Supporting Pod Racers
 
(...) What would happen if you added more of the flex tubes? Two more tubes, properly fastened, might give enough rigidity to hold up the 'cabin'. -- Terry K -- (25 years ago, 6-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.starwars)
 
  Self Supporting Pod Racers
 
Hi All, Has anyone else built a "real" pod racer where you eliminate the tan 2x plates, bricks, etc. and use black 12 gage solid copper wire to support the control "cabin"? (you also need additional clamps in front) Mark (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.starwars)
 
  Re: Fremont pictures
 
(...) IIRC he has no web page. So unless he's sent pix to you personally... Roger's ships are very cool - adaptations of the Galactic Mediator and others redone in very cool color schemes. He's working on a yellow and dark gray ship that's (...) (25 years ago, 3-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Power control for trains...
 
The X-10 Lamp module controllers can only handle resistive loads, like lightbulbs. Inductive loads (like motors) screw them up royally. (The dimming is accomplished by switching off each AC cycle early. Inductors don't like to switch off in this (...) (25 years ago, 3-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Fremont pictures
 
(...) BTW, is there anywhere we see more photos of Roger Rothhaar's space ships? I'm tantalized by the shapes of the leftmost & rightmost ships on that page. --Todd (25 years ago, 3-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.build)
 
  LEGOLAND pictures
 
I realize this is almost three months late, but I finally have all 168 pictures uploaded for the LEGOLAND grand opening and the LEGOfest after: (URL) Clark (URL) (25 years ago, 3-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  RE: Fremont pictures
 
(...) That's a common side effect of being a photographer...you are seldom in the pictures taken with your camera. ;-) -Z- -- Zonker Harris (zonkerh@corp.webtv.net, zonker@gnac.com) Onsite Network Support, currently at 1250 Charleston Rd., Mt. View, (...) (25 years ago, 2-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Fremont pictures
 
(...) Sorry about that. I didn't even notice until I was scanning them in. But hey, it adds character. Russell (25 years ago, 2-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  RE: Fremont pictures
 
So Zonker, you camera shy? Mark -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Zonker Harris Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 11:00 AM To: lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf@lugnet.com Subject: Re: Fremont (...) (25 years ago, 2-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  RE: Fremont pictures
 
Hi Zonker, Nice portrait photos. Please note my last name is the same as my son's, Benz. Thanks, Mark -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Zonker Harris Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 (...) (25 years ago, 2-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  RE: Fremont pictures
 
BTW, nice photos. Thanks! Mark -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Russell Clark Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 9:44 AM To: lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf@lugnet.com Subject: Fremont pictures I (...) (25 years ago, 2-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Fremont pictures
 
Russell Clark wrote; (...) (URL) Sorry, no page, just pictures. (URL) there's a skeleton page, but it shows a few faces to go with the emails. :-) -Z- -- 8<----( clip and save! )---...--- (URL) Grand Opening Planning Page (URL) my main page (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 2-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  RE: Fremont pictures
 
Hi, I see you truly captured my good side in the first airport photo... Dead center in the frame too! Mark -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of Russell Clark Sent: Wednesday, June 02, (...) (25 years ago, 2-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Power control for trains...
 
--- Zonker Harris wrote: Don't know if this went out so I'm reposting here on Lugnet too! (...) Ouch! Yeah, I've heard that changing the high voltage end of the transformer is not the way to go, especially where circuitry more complex than a (...) (25 years ago, 2-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Fremont pictures
 
I have posted my pictures of the quarterly meet in Fremont. There are only seven of them, but with Joe's pieces all over the floor, who had time for pics. : ) (URL) (25 years ago, 2-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Power control for trains...
 
Z says: (...) <snip all that stuff about electronics that I don't understand...> ;-) I still think it would perhaps be a good idea to hide the power source for the trains away from the public's hands. If they can't access the control unit, they (...) (25 years ago, 2-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Power control for trains...
 
My initial experiments have met with limited success. But, since there seems to have been some equipment damaged, I wanted to share my findings as a caution to others who might try. :-( I used the RF "transceiver" module. This plugs into the wall, (...) (25 years ago, 2-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Safeway
 
I was at a Safeway in Alameda and picked up the 7128 Speeder Bike set from a small display by the deli. There were also the Droid Fighters and the little Duel Set. I didn't check MSRP first, but I paid $9.99 for it. Just thought I'd mention it just (...) (25 years ago, 28-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: newspaper story...
 
(...) A person I work with happened to have a copy that she was going to throw away. Russell Clark (URL) (25 years ago, 28-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: newspaper story...
 
(...) <snip> (...) Do a search at their site main page on lego. It worked for me. (...) Good that you captured that. The pix were no longer with the story when I did my search today (Thursday). (...) I looked at Wednesday's Daily Review for San (...) (25 years ago, 27-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  newspaper story...
 
I got back to the Fremont area near 11 p.m. last night. I found many empty ARGUS Newsstands. However, I did find a few that still had the 'window copy', so I bought the last copy from 10 stands. Let me know if you want a copy. (Club members will (...) (25 years ago, 27-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  RE: Floor plan
 
Hi Tom, The real challenge is to balance accessibility with damage control. I like your layout ___...___ |Sale area | Secure Area| |-------- ---- +-----+| | \_|Train|| |Technic |Train|| | Bricks +-----+| Door on a Hands| | Blanket Hands| | Disp| (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Kmart Online = SW Lego at sale prices
 
Hi all, Check out: www.kmart.com search for: lego or try: (URL) the following hits: Lego® Gungan Sub $ 42.49 USD Lego® Mos Espa Pod $ 76.49 USD Lego® Sith Infilrator $ 25.49 USD Lego® Snowspeeder $ 16.99 USD Lego® Tie Fighter $ 42.49 USD Lego® (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  Re: Floor plan
 
(...) I thought that more security would promote more MOC's. That's all really. (...) Sounds good to me. (...) Hmm. Hadn't thought of that. (...) I would suggest some sort of readily-indentifiable barrier for this. I make this suggestion in (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: BAYLUG LegoFest in the News!
 
(...) Oh great! I can see the debate now: "What do you mean alt.toys.lego is dead? Its mentioned in the paper!" Very nice article. So, who is going to pick up 20 or so copies of the paper? Russell (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.general)
 
  BAYLUG LegoFest in the News!
 
BAYLUG LegoFest in the News! The Argus, the Fremont Paper, part of the Alameda Newspaper Group, has color coverage of the BAYLUG LegoFest from Saturday on the Front Page of the today's Local Section. You can find it online at: (URL) select Local (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.general)
 
  RE: Floor plan
 
Hi, Great input! Here's some misc. comments and ramblings: In defense of Saturday's arrangement, I think we were interested in getting set up, and not spending a lot of time moving the ~80? chairs in the room and then having to re-set up the (...) (25 years ago, 26-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: First BayLUG meeting deemed "a success"!
 
A very big thanks to Zonker, Russell, Fred, Mark, and anyone else involved in the organizing of this event! It was much more ambitious than I'd been imagining, and I was quite happy to see how well it went. One conclusion that had been discussed (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Floor plan
 
Hi y’all! I was thinking that a basic floorplan of the next meeting posted on a page/section of the baylug site might not be such a bad idea. Here’s why. 1. Given the number of members showing up and knowing what they’ll bring, it would help with (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Contest du jour: Best sets <10 bricks in shortest dimension
 
Hi, Contest du jour: I have an office "air-quarium" (glass enclosed volume to put stuff in) that is 10 bricks deep, and about 65-70 bricks long, by about a foot high. What are your favorite, or "Best" sets to fit this space to display? Also, please (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.starwars)
 
  Re: The first BAYLUG meet
 
Yeah, and X-10 has their basic kit for FREE, just pay the shipping - hit their website for details. I ordered one last week, already got it. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | | Please do not associate my (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: The first BAYLUG meet
 
Keep those suggestions coming! I'll make a collection and then summarize it to the list. As for trains, I have a few ideas there as well; PNLTC uses a 9-V transformer (power pack) instead of 12-V, which keeps little hands from achieving break-part (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  The first BAYLUG meet
 
And here are some of my lengthy views to add to the others: Good location. It was central enough for me and easy to get to. I like the access to the parking lot without having to wind through the whole library and get stuck in a back room somewhere. (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: First BayLUG meeting deemed "a success"!
 
(...) It was a very nice place. Plenty of space. Its a good idea to separate interective from noninteractive. It was nice that we were well received. (...) It seemed that we had a constant flow of people, as many as 30 at a time. Signs inside the (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: SW @ Redwood City, CA Kmart
 
(...) Mark forgot to point out the 15%-off SW LEGO sale going on there now. :-) -Z- -- Zonker Harris (zonkerh@corp.webtv.net, zonker@gnac.com) Onsite Network Support, currently at 1250 Charleston Rd., Mt. View, CA voice: 650.614.8403 fax: (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: First BayLUG meeting deemed "a success"!
 
(...) This was a very good sized room especially if we want to separate club and visitor activities - for now, not too small, not too big. I'm glad we were favorably received. We could line up the tables so half the room is for visitor interaction (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  SW @ Redwood City, CA Kmart
 
Hi All, Somewhat picked over, 1 gungan sub, 1 infiltrator, 2 A's pod racers, many droid fighters & swamps left. No "old" SW sets. Said they'd call me when more come in. Infiltrator is over with poor regular stock. Sale runs through Saturday. I (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  First BayLUG meeting deemed "a success"!
 
We met at the Fremont main public library in the Fukaya Room. This room was large, seats 96 folks, and we had (14) 2.5'x 5' tables set out for our use, whith lots of chairs. We had a bunch of power outlets on the walls, as well as in pockets in the (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  BAYLUG LEGOFest Q's and Comments
 
Hi Zonker and everyone, Do you know Ray's email? He left before I could get a grab bag. Do you know if he has any left? I'd like to see if he has any yellow parrots left. ;-) How was dinner. etc., on Sat. evening? I think the meet was a huge (...) (25 years ago, 24-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Grab bags at LEGOFest
 
(...) It turns out Tom Stangl won't be coming, so I'll stay away from buying his so that you can. He wanted two bags. I was going to buy one, but I think I can hold off now I that KMart is having that 15% off sale :) -Tom McD. when replying, please (...) (25 years ago, 22-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Grab bags at LEGOFest
 
It turns out I'll be able to make it, and bring the kids also. Could set aside two bags for us? I know it's late, so maybe we'll have to take our chances. I'll be bringing my "low-riding" chrome and red Y-wing. -gyug (...) (25 years ago, 22-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Grab bags at LEGOFest
 
Raymond wrote (in part); (...) I wanted to thank Raymond in front of the group for doing this. He had volunteered to do this last October in SF, and I think we were all very happy with the quantity (value) and the mix of parts. I'm glad that he (...) (25 years ago, 22-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Star Wars EP1 models spotted @ 7-11!
 
(...) Well, I wouldn't necessarily rush out for these. This is $1 over MSRP, and furthermore K-Mart is having a 15%-off sale on Star Wars LEGO beginning Sunday! But thanks for the shopping update! I too have never heard of LEGO at 7-11. I guess the (...) (25 years ago, 21-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Grab bags at LEGOFest
 
Well, the grab bags have come together, and I hope people like them! This time the $10 bag features about $18-worth of LEGO -- about a 45% discount off MSRP! In addition, these bags will have: -- 4 or 5 minifigs per bag, -- green, tan, grey, dark (...) (25 years ago, 21-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
 
  Won't be making it to the gathering...
 
Car troubles again, I need to spend tomorrow fixing it. I had said I wanted 2 grab bags - if there are some left, I STILL want 2, but if people there want them, sell them, don't get stuck with them until I can afford to come pick them up. (25 years ago, 21-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Star Wars EP1 models spotted @ 7-11!
 
I don't often stop by, and I've *never* seen LEGO kits in a 7-11 store...before today. In Palo Alto, on Lytton Ave, east of Bryant (maybe at Waverly?), I found 6 Lightsaber Duels, going for $6.99 each this morning. There don't seem to be many new (...) (25 years ago, 21-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Lunch in Library OK
 
(...) Mark, you rule! Thanks for the follow-up. I should have called myself. So, are you the person they will give the key to? When will you be there on Saturday? I plan on showing up just before 11:00. I'll be bringing; a small, square, building (...) (25 years ago, 20-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  RE: Lunch in Library OK
 
Hi Zonker, Yes, I think they give me the key. There should be about 10-12 tables available, I expect 2-3 X 5-6 ft in size. I will not bring any track etc. then. I think we will bring our Airport setup, which is: 6341 Gas n' Go Flyer 6345 Aerial (...) (25 years ago, 20-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Lunch in Library OK
 
Hi, I checked with the Fremont Library, and it is OK to bring in a bag lunch, fast food, drinks, etc. on Saturday. Mark (25 years ago, 20-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  I wish to contact you on the ICQ Network
 
Greetings, I have tried to contact you on the ICQ network but was unable to find you. Therefore I would like to invite you to join the ICQ Network. You can download ICQ from this html link. Once you do it, we will be able to communicate on-line. (...) (25 years ago, 15-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  I made it to da Bay
 
I'm here...I need help..I have a place to stay and assistance to get into a place...now I have to afind a 3+br for unde $1800 in the Fremont/Newark area..anybody know the area well..I could also use newbie directions from I880 in SanJose to the (...) (25 years ago, 15-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  I made it.
 
I'm in San Jose (25 years ago, 14-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  RE: I'm coming to trade!
 
Hi Dave and everyone, I have building parts from a Sail/Fly Marina to trade, and a load of other parts as well. In addition to maybe your town instructions, I'm looking for: Runway/Airport base plates Bricks, Regular Color Number Notes 2x10 White 1 (...) (25 years ago, 14-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Trains at "Quarterly" Meeting?
 
I'll be bringing a bunch of track, and a few switch/points, as well as a few engines and rolling stock. Others are welcome (and encouraged ;-) to bring their cars to run as well! In addition, I'm planning to bring a VHS video player, and show the (...) (25 years ago, 14-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
 
  RE: Trains at "Quarterly" Meeting?
 
I can bring a loop of track and my steamer. Mark -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...net.com]On Behalf Of ba-lego@cinnamon.com Sent: Thursday, May 13, 1999 11:47 PM To: lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf@lugnet.com (...) (25 years ago, 14-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Trains at "Quarterly" Meeting?
 
I will be bringing an engine and a car or two, but no track. I am also bringing a few things to sell or trade. Russell Clark (URL) From: lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf@lugnet.com (Mark Benz) (...) (25 years ago, 14-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  I'm coming to trade!
 
Hey all, Thankfully now that my extremely stressful and hectic school, work, and personal life has settled considerably in the past few weeks, I will be able to come to the get-together in Fremont next weekend. I won't be bringing my MOC spacecraft (...) (25 years ago, 14-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Trains at "Quarterly" Meeting?
 
Hi, Zonker, do you or others plan to bring track, locos, cars, etc on the 22nd? Mark (25 years ago, 13-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Mark is Back!
 
Hi all, Well I've got a new job at Broadvision, and a new email address. Its: mbenz@broadvision.com. Hope to hear from you, and see you on the 22nd! Does anyone have suggestions for the "meeting" agenda? Like: Setup 11-11:30 Yak & Lunch 11:30-2 Swap (...) (25 years ago, 13-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Relocating to Bay Area. Public posting of route
 
I am posting a copy of my travel plans as I go from Denver Colorado Area to the SF bay.I will post a messsage as soon as I can after I arrive. I will be leaving Lafayette, CO around 7am Thursday, May 13, I will take Interstate 25 North to Interstate (...) (25 years ago, 13-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.co.den)
 
  Re: Relocating to Bay area...need help...
 
No luck so far.... (...) the (...) sad..but (...) (25 years ago, 13-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Relocating to Bay area...need help...
 
(...) Any progress on this Joe? -Tom McD. (25 years ago, 13-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: OFF Topic Rlocating to bay area
 
(...) But what if the auctions are local only to save on currency and postage costs? (25 years ago, 11-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
 
  Relocating to Bay area...need help...
 
I'm a current Colorado resident and Lego junkie (see my posts in loc.us.co.den). I have been offered a job in the Bay area with Sun Microsystems. I have to be out there by May 17, so I'm driving out the Wednesday prior. Here's my problem...I'm (...) (25 years ago, 11-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: OFF Topic Rlocating to bay area
 
(...) Joe, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj is actually quite appropriate for this sort of thing. Basically, not much of anything is off-topic in the loc groups. That is, they're not just for LEGO; they're also for anything having to do with the local areas (...) (25 years ago, 9-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.admin.general)
 
  OFF Topic Rlocating to bay area
 
I'm a current Colorado resident and Lego junkie (see my posts in loc.us.co.den). I have been offered a job in the Bay area with Sun Microsystems. I have to be out there by May 17, so I'm driving out the Wednesday prior. Here's my problem...I'm (...) (25 years ago, 9-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj)
 
  I have an extra Naboo Swamp
 
I have an extra Naboo Swamp set that I am willing to sell at cost plus tax ($11) if anyone is interested. I am giving priority to people in the local area. Also, there were about 20 Anikin Pod Racer sets at TRU on Winchester Blvd as of last night if (...) (25 years ago, 4-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Sunnyvale TRU
 
(...) I was at the Target on Hillsdale last night at 9:30, and they had several 7171 and 7121 on the selves. Russell (25 years ago, 4-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: Sunnyvale TRU
 
I showed up at the Sunnyvale TRU at 5pm yesterday, and still managed to get 7101, 7111, 7141, 7151, and 7161. I got 7131 at Target around 6:30. So being lazy, I still got all but 7121 and 7171. Of course, those are the ones I wanted the most :-/ (...) (25 years ago, 4-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  New newsgroups for LEGOLAND parks
 
[Followups set to lugnet.legoland] Newsgroups for LEGOLAND parks have just been created. For background on what has led up to this, please visit the following thread: (URL) lugnet.legoland (group and hierarchy): General LEGOLAND® (not (...) (25 years ago, 4-May-99, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.dk, lugnet.loc.dk.rb.bil, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.uk.en.bk.win, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.us.ca, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sd, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.loc.de)  
 
  Sunnyvale TRU
 
I just got back from the Sunnyvale TRU. I got in line at 7:30 and was number 4 in line. I got one of every set, three of two of the smaller ones. I did meet Brian Kendig inside. I was packed. 20 people at a time were let inside. The actual line to (...) (25 years ago, 3-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  starwar stuff
 
Just got back from TRU... I went to the one at Winchester at around 12:30am, the line extended to the corner of the building, and a friend of mine was at the end of the line, he said TRU at Sunnyvale was packed and had a lot more people, that's why (...) (25 years ago, 3-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: mini 'fest at Sunnyvale TRU?
 
(...) Bummer Z. You've had a rough few weeks lately. But we're all with you. If you need to delay anything about the site or whatever, we'll understand. Jump back in when you're ready. -Tom McD. (25 years ago, 2-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: mini 'fest at Sunnyvale TRU?
 
(...) It is this Monday morning, May 3, at 12:01 am. It hasn't happened yet. (...) I'm soirry. You have my condolences. Russell Clark (URL) (25 years ago, 1-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: mini 'fest at Sunnyvale TRU?
 
So, how did it go? Who was there? (My mother passed away last night, so I was off email for a couple days.) -Z- -- 8<----( clip and save! )---...--- (URL) Grand Opening Planning Page (URL) my main page (URL) the Firehouse (URL) the Round House (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: mini 'fest at Sunnyvale TRU?
 
(...) the (...) It has been posted at Toys R Us, and spoken of a lot on LUGNET, especially lugnet.starwars. And on r.t.l. It is for all Episode I stuff, not just the LEGO sets. So it will include general Star Wars fans, not just LEGO fans. For (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: mini 'fest at Sunnyvale TRU?
 
(...) Ooh, this is the first I heard of this, probably since I'm not on all of the mailing lists. I assume this is for early sales of the Episode 1 Star Wars sets? I'll gladly join you! (Although maybe not for the whole time; it depends. Of course, (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  mini 'fest at Sunnyvale TRU?
 
I am planning on getting to the Sunnyvale Toys R Us at, oh, 7:30 when they close Sunday night, and get in line for the midnight opening. Anyone want to join me? Russell Clark (URL) (25 years ago, 1-May-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: BayLUG Get-together in May!
 
(...) Hello! I am beginning the planning for the grab bags, and so I need to get a good count of how many to make. People seemed to like the $10 bags last time, so I'll stick with those. Please email if you would like any bags, and how many you (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
 
  namebadges for BayLUG quarterly meet
 
Once again, I am requesting that anyone going to the quarterly meet, please e-mail me with how you want your badge to read. Russell Clark (URL) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: LEGOLand newsgroups?
 
(...) [Crossposted to lugnet.loc.dk, lugnet.loc.dk.rb.bil, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.uk.en.bk.win, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.loc.de, and lugnet.general for more visibility -- with followups set to (...) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.loc.dk, lugnet.loc.dk.rb.bil, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.loc.uk.en.bk.win, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.loc.de, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: lugnet.trains.org newsgroup?
 
Todd, once again, the wisdom of the train NG prophets shines through like a Mack truck careening through a wall of stacked Ritvik Mega Blocks -- Offline conversation with Steve B. last week and and the number of posts I've reviewed have got me (...) (25 years ago, 19-Apr-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: lugnet.trains.org newsgroup?
 
StarWars siting: Sunnyvale TRU, approx 6pm Thursday, I picked up the last snowspeeder set. Since there was nothing else, I didn't rush to send this out, but pass it along incase someone is keeping track of what shows up when. -gyug (25 years ago, 16-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: lugnet.trains.org newsgroup?
 
(...) It was never my intention to speak for anyone other than myself alone. I merely used bayLUG as an example too. I can tell by your posts that you don't seem to think I spoke presumptously or authoritatively, but I'm saying it just for the (...) (25 years ago, 16-Apr-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: lugnet.trains.org newsgroup?
 
(...) I hope I didn't cause any heart attacks or spasms by mentioning things like lugnet.trains.org.pnltc and lugnet.x.y.z.baylug -- these were just mentioned as examples for the sake of planning. I understand that pnltc.org and baylug.org folks are (...) (25 years ago, 15-Apr-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: lugnet.trains.org newsgroup?
 
Tom McDonald wrote (in part); (...) Boy, I turn my back for a week, and look what goes on! (Just kidding! ;-) I like the BA-LEGO email list, which is also automatically (email) linked to the lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf groups list. (Though I don't know for (...) (25 years ago, 15-Apr-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: BAYLUG "Quarterly" Meeting Announcement
 
(...) I am getting ready to make name badges. For those going to the quarterly meeting, especially "members" of BayLUG, I need your name the way you would want it to be on the namebadge. I will hand them out as you arrive. Please e-mail me directly. (...) (25 years ago, 15-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: BayLUG Get-together grab bags
 
(...) Thanks for the suggestions, and generally speaking this is what I tried to do in the past. In the last couple times I've made grab bags, I've always tried to include at least a few sets with unusual or hard-to-find parts and colors. The (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: BayLUG Get-together grab bags
 
The Carlsbad LEGOfest did something interesting for the grab bags; They bought one of the big Model Team sets, to get a bunch of rare, hard-to-find parts. Maybe we could do that, or get a few Star Wars sets to break up? Just a thought. -Z- -- (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: BayLUG Get-together in May!
 
(...) sell (...) I do have to thank Raymond for the great job he did last time. I like what he selected sight unseen even though I was not at the last meeting. While I like the idea of Grab Bags, I don't want this to be a burden to anyone either. I (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
 
  Re: BayLUG Get-together in May!
 
(...) Well, I may regret saying this, but since I've been the grab bag guy for the last two meetings, I'll go ahead and volunteer again. I haven't had a chance to build up a good reserve of clearance stuff since the last meeting, so if anyone has (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)
 
  Re: BayLUG Get-together in May!
 
(...) OUCH! So near and yet so far! I live so close but I'm in Florida that weekend. :-( :-( I hope it goes well for everyone, /Eric McCarthy/ (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
 
  Re: BayLUG Get-together in May!
 
(...) Great. I plan on being there. (...) Make it general, please. More and different stuff can be there that way. (...) I'd do it, but somehow I never can find the sales and really cool sets like some people can. <snip> (...) You da man. -Tom McD. (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.con)


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