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What's scary is that they ran out so fast. They limited me to 3, I wonder if they had <gasp!> 3 left? Anyways, I hope they get more soon. I hope they also realize to order MANY, as I want another 7-17 of them, and I'm sure there are many others that (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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No more VELUX LEGO houses. Here's my reply from Sharmin: (...) /Eric/ (25 years ago, 8-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Hi, I'm in need of two 6x3 1-high transparent yellow windows, like those found in early space sets (Galaxy Explorer, etc.) I thought I might have seen some in the recent rummage pile. Anyone have some to trade? (Roger?) -gyug (25 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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This set is now available from Velux in the US! See the set at (URL) before reading the below and blindly sending money off, I suggest you email Sharmin and verify that they will sell to you, and that they do have enough stock. The limit is 3 per (...) (25 years ago, 7-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Close -- it's actually offline simply for moving to a new location. Here's a copy of the announcement the other day... --Todd ===...=== lugnet.com will be down for approximately three to five hours in the middle of the day on Monday, December (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I have it...what should I do with it? ;-) -Z- -- Zonker Harris (zonkerh@corp.webtv.net, zonker@gnac.com) GNAC Broadband Network Architect, Microsoft Broadband Deployment MS-SVC3:2609 1065 La Avenida, Mt. View, CA v) 650.693.2320 f) 650.693.2003 (25 years ago, 6-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Yes, they had 4, but they were $150, so I passed. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (25 years ago, 6-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Lugnet is down for server maintenance this morning/afternoon. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical Support Netscape Communications Corp | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer (25 years ago, 6-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Hello Baylug friends. Sorry I couldn't stay longer on Saturday. Had a great time though, anyway. Is anybody else having trouble getting to Lugnet today? Also, did anybody happen to take my plan drawing of the Lego logo sign home? I left it on the (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Did they have any 4565 Freight & Crane Railways? Russell Clark (URL) 39423705 ---...--- (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Just in case your local ZB is almost out (doubtful, San Mateo had at least 20), or too far away, I picked up 3 extra 8480 Shuttles today. 1 is for David Lindes 1 is for Paul S 1 is up for grabs. I need to hear from anyone that wants one SOON, (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Hi the other post was wrong about the number of the set it is definitely 6986 and there are also 2 yellow ones in 6987 Blacktron Message intercept base and 2 white ones in the 6990 Futuron Monorail sets... there may be more but these are the sets I (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Sounds like Space Police #6989 Mission Commander. One of the greatest Space vehicles. Could be expensive to obtain ($100 and up) given the highly regarded status of all Space Police I sets by spaceheads such as me. Dave ----- Original Message ----- (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Here are the two sets: (URL) Clark (URL) 39423705 ---...--- (...) (25 years ago, 6-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I think at the meeting last saturday Roger and Russell told me the number of the space ship that has the black ratchet track in the middle but I can't remember the set name or number. Can you tell me again? It sounds like a neat set that my son (...) (25 years ago, 5-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Mark, call me at 510-261-1476. I have some 2x4s and such for you. Paul Sinasohn bearitone@my-deja.com (25 years ago, 5-Dec-99, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Thats right, I'm also in need of the Duplo set. None of the McDonald's around me had it. Russell (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I also have 4 of each non-Duplo set except #7, so I'll be looking forward to trading. -Tom McD. (...) complete (...) sets # (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Looking for pieces to trade at the meeting (November and Dece mber )
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Janet, I know for a fact that I have the 1x2 white bricks with classic space logo. Please look around for the large spoked wheels (396, 395) or the 2x2x5 girders (red or black - 1682, 6444) I got 2 more large boxes in, so I'll bring them tomorrow. (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I have extras of MOST of the sets, as I built 10 complete 1-8 sets, and 5 complete sets including the Duplo. But I got extra while I was at it. I'll try to remember to bring them all tomorrow IF I make it there. (...) -- | Tom Stangl, Technical (...) (25 years ago, 4-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I don't remember anyone saying it was on Cherry St. or even anywhere near Cherry St. (...) NO, NO! Direction problems must be a requirement to live in Newark! Zonker was correct when he said it is WEST on Thornton Ave from 880. /Eric/ (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Sorry for the confusion. (Heck, even *I'm* confused now! :-( Another 'local' from Newark advises the following; (...) -- 8<----( clip and save! )---...--- Zonker's Home for Wayward LEGOs (URL) LEGOLAND Carlsbad Trip Planning Page (URL) my main page (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: FW: modified directions to Saturday LEGO Meet aj@gnac.com, anderson@gnac.com, pat@compaq.com, kjms@corp.webtv.net
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(...) Thanks, Zonker, you are absolutely correct. Go West from 880 on Thornton. Sorry, everyone! /Eric/ (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Great! I'll bring my extra sets with me tomorrow. Russell (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I have a bunch of #2 and #4 but am missing #3 and #5. Janet Graff -----Original Message----- From: lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf@lugnet.com [mailto:lugnet.loc.u...ugnet.com] Sent: Friday, December 03, 1999 12:04 PM To: ba-lego@cinnamon.com Subject: looking (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | FW: modified directions to Saturday LEGO Meet aj@gnac.com, anderson@gnac.com, pat@compaq.com, kjms@corp.webtv.net
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Um, I'm pretty sure the Newark Library is on the WEST side of hwy 880. (Head towards the Bay, not the hills.) Modified directions below. -Z- (...) -- Zonker Harris (zonkerh@corp.webtv.net, zonker@gnac.com) Onsite Network Support, currently at 1250 (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | looking for McDonald's set #2
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If anyone who is going to the BayLUG meeting on Saturday has an extra McDonald's kids toy #2 they would like to part with, I am interested. I have extra sets # 3, 4, and 6 I can trade for it. Russell (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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It looks like I should post my announcement again. This is slightly improved from the original announcement. 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 (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | FW: Saturday Meet
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Fred, This Saturdays meeting is at the Newark Library not the Fremont Library. The library is at 6300 Civic Terrace Ave, Newark, CA (510) 795-2627 Here is the URL with the MAP. (URL) looks to me like the directions are 880 to Thornton Ave. Exit (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Saturday Meet again
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I meant the Newark Library. (directions or address, please) Fred (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | RE: Interested in older catalogs
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HI, I'll look around. Do you have any spare white 2x4s or red low slopes? BTW we cannot make this sat's meeting. Sorry. m (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Well, I deleted my directions (if there were any) to the Fremont Library for this Saturday's meeting cuz I thought I couldn't go. Now I can go. Yippee! Maybe I can get enough bricks to finish the sign. So, can someone tell me the location of the get (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Mark, It looks like I have the smaller (8.5"X5") catalogs from 1981 through present. I have the Lego Shop@Home back to 1997 so anything before these times would be most welcome. Thanks! Janet -----Original Message----- From: (...) (25 years ago, 3-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Hi, We may have some older duplicates. What years are you looking for? m (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Interested in older catalogs
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I know some of you guys have extensive colletions of the Lego and Shop at Home catalogs. Since I have only been back into Legos for a couple of years my library is very limited. Is anyone interested in bringing to the next meeting some of their (...) (25 years ago, 2-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | RE: Looking for pieces to trade at the meeting (November and Dece mber )
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Mike, You are right on with your comments. I usually think of a brick as a 2Xanything as they are proportioned like a cement brick and a beam as a 1Xanything as in roofing beam but I'll try to use the standard terminology. If I had a few hours I'd (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Looking for pieces to trade at the meeting (November and Dece mber )
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Not to nit pick too much, but I feel we would be helped if we standardized the terms a bit. I think that there are some elements that are referred to differently than "industry standard" that I have commented on. If I can get to the Decemer meeting, (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.db.brictionary)
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| | RE: Looking for pieces to trade at the meeting (November and Dece mber )
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Here is my updated list of pieces I need. I have a very eclectic lot of stuff that I can trade for these pieces. Let me know what you need and I'll wade through and see if we have a match up. 1 2X6 trans blue hinged roof plate 4 1X2 white beam with (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Wanted: White 2x4s etc. for School Project
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Hi everyone, If happen to have some decent white 2x4 bricks you could spare, my son could use them for his California Mission model of Mission San Jose (in Fremont) he is building for 4th grade history. We have used up all of ours (about 350), 240 (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: BayLUG Gathering: 15-car Metroliner! fred@drbmar.com (Fred Yokel), bloss@enter.net, mbates@sd.rss.rockwell.com, willc@halcyon.com, laygoman@earthlink.net, steveb@codenet.net, david@graham167.freeserve.co.uk
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In lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, Zonker Harris <zonkerh@corp.webtv.net> writes: ...<SNIP> (...) ...<SNIP> Well, it's Sinasohn, but you got the nametag right, and that's what counts! I hope to have another box to bring this Saturday, and I should have a coal (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: Fremont meeting - Should I stay or should I go now...
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In lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, Mike Poindexter writes: ...<SNIP> (...) ....<SNIP> (...) Mike, I've already joined NMRA because of the convention, so I'm in with you. I hope to have the coaster done, which isn't EXACTLY a train, but might look good next to (...) (25 years ago, 30-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: BayLUG Gathering: 15-car Metroliner! fred@drbmar.com (Fred Yokel), bloss@enter.net, mbates@sd.rss.rockwell.com, willc@halcyon.com, laygoman@earthlink.net, steveb@codenet.net, david@graham167.freeserve.co.uk
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(...) Thank you very much, Zonker. That finished me off on the town jr. windows and I have also gotten the left handed doors for the front as well (thanks to Eric McCarthy) and should be getting 2 more of the 6x9 canopies some time soon, so I am (...) (25 years ago, 29-Nov-99, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Re: BayLUG Gathering: 15-car Metroliner! fred@drbmar.com (Fred Yokel), bloss@enter.net, mbates@sd.rss.rockwell.com, willc@halcyon.com, laygoman@earthlink.net, steveb@codenet.net, david@graham167.freeserve.co.uk
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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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| | RE: BayLUG Gathering: 15-car Metroliner! fred@drbmar.com (Fred Yokel), bloss@enter.net, mbates@sd.rss.rockwell.com, willc@halcyon.com, laygoman@earthlink.net, steveb@codenet.net, david@graham167.freeserve.co.uk
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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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| | BayLUG Gathering: 15-car Metroliner! fred@drbmar.com (Fred Yokel), bloss@enter.net, mbates@sd.rss.rockwell.com, willc@halcyon.com, laygoman@earthlink.net, steveb@codenet.net, david@graham167.freeserve.co.uk
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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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| | Looking for pieces to trade at the meeting (November and December )
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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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| | Re: Fremont meeting - Should I stay or should I go now...
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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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| | Re: Fremont meeting - Should I stay or should I go now...
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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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| | Re: Announcing an extra Q4 BayLUG meeting!
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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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| | Re: Fremont meeting - Should I stay or should I go now...
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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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| | Re: Fremont meeting - Should I stay or should I go now...
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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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| | Re: Fremont meeting - Should I stay or should I go now...
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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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| | Fremont meeting - Should I stay or should I go now...
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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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| | Re: Announcing an extra Q4 BayLUG meeting!
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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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| | RE: Announcing an extra Q4 BayLUG meeting!
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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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| | RE: Announcing an extra Q4 BayLUG meeting!
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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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| | Re: Announcing an extra Q4 BayLUG meeting!
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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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| | Re: Announcing an extra Q4 BayLUG meeting!
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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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| | CFD: Subgroups for lugnet.org.us & lugnet.trains.org
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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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| | Re: 6031 on sale at Newark Toys R Us
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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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| | Re: Announcing an extra Q4 BayLUG meeting!
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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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| | Re: 6031 on sale at Newark Toys R Us
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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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| | Re: 6031 on sale at Newark Toys R Us
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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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| | Re: NMRA Convention in San Jose
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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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| | Re: NMRA Convention in San Jose
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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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| | NMRA Convention in San Jose
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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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| | Re: California Lego Train Club
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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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| | Re: California Lego Train Club
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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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| | Re: next BayLUG meeting
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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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| | Re: BayLUG Train Gathering...
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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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| | Re: BayLUG Train Gathering...
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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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| | Re: BayLUG Train Gathering...
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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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| | BayLUG Train Gathering...
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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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| | Re: When is the next BayLUG meeting
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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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| | Re: When is the next BayLUG meeting
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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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| | Re: When is the next BayLUG meeting
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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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| | RE: When is the next BayLUG meeting
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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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| | Re: When is the next BayLUG meeting
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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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| | When is the next BayLUG meeting
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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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| | Re: next BayLUG meeting
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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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| | Re: White Bricks Wanted to Borrow
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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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| | White Bricks Wanted to Borrow
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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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| | Fremont Library not available in December...
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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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| | Alternate Room
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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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| | Re: Another Room
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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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| | Re: next BayLUG meeting
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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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| | Re: Another Room
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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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| | Another Room
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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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