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(...) We are looking forward to seeing you! Come at 5:30 and help us set up! ...*AM*;-) -John (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Sobe is a line of "teas." (URL) plan on spending a lot of time at the GMLTC layout on 7/12. Russell (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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www.sobebev.com (Lizard fuel! ;-) -Z- (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I won't be there because its the first day of class. (...) Can someone give me the exact dates of the show that we will be there? I need to plan my days off and make sure my MNRA membership is current. I also need to get my rolling stock (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Beat Up on the Hayseed (was Re: Kidvention.. who's going?)
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(...) What are you talking about?! We here in the Midwest get lots of fresh moos.....oh, never mind; misread your post. (...) Didja hear? Zonk just won the lottery! (...) *Or* smoking it;-) (...) ...So Tom, you've met parents.... All I can say is, (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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Tom, Come on down to my place and help me finish my modules. I will plan on being down there for about 5 days or so. Basically, I will be there during the time the GMLTC is there. I do need help with my layout, though, as I am not going to be able (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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John Neal <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in message news:39368934.305FD7...est.net... (...) forward to (...) I guess that is where you get Tapé worm. I am going to need some more help on my layout if I am going to have a chance at getting a loop made (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) Agreed, Mike. "Well-adjusted" is just too much to hope for from a land that doesn't get enough sunlight, or for that matter, fresh news. They had better stop reading those old Doonesbury cartoons from 1985. -Tom McD. (who's looking forward to (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) What would you expect? In the Midwest, we drink Tapé water;-) -John (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) So be it..... Now, wanna explain to this hayseed what "Sobe" is? I was about to follow up to .fun, but I don't subscribe to it anymore 'cuz it's not fun to me anymore -- not since icons like McSpamcake left, so I won't. I'll just stay in the (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org)
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BayLUG meeting - got that covered thanks to the site... NMRA - it's in August? COOL, I thought it was in June, wasn't going to be ready for it... Kidvention - what's the deal here? Mike, are you going to be down there the whole 8 days? Should I plan (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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John Neal <johnneal@uswest.net> wrote in message news:39357EEA.9F7591...est.net... (...) meeting (...) tree-hugging, (...) Evian - how passé. <g,d,r> Mike (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.legoland.california)
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(...) Hey! I resemble that remark! Only I drink Sobe, not Evian. Russell Clark, BayLUG/BayLTC (URL) 39423705 (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.legoland.california)
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June 10 is the first day of one of my classes, so I won't be making it to the meeting either. Zonker would probably have to be the contact for the room and receive the fax, if he needs it. Russell Clark, BayLUG/BayLTC (URL) 39423705 ---...--- (...) (24 years ago, 1-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I can't go out and play. :-( Take lots of pictures and video! :-) -Z- -- 8<----( clip and save! )---...--- Zonker's Home for Wayward LEGOs (URL) LEGOLAND Carlsbad Trip Planning Page (URL) my main page (URL) the Firehouse (URL) the Round House (URL) (...) (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Woo-Hoo. We normal, well adjusted Midwestern types are looking forward to meeting you sandal-wearing, beach-bumming, Evian-drinking, free-loving, tree-hugging, long-haired California types! -John (...) (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.legoland.california)
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I know Russell has revised his days that he'll be there, and I have too. I plan to be there 7/12-13. I look forward to seeing trainy stuff and the LDraw exhibit as well. I would like to meet as many Lugnet'ers as possible. -Tom McD. when replying, (...) (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.legoland.california)
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I have uploaded the pictures I took of the fifth meeting of BayLUG: (URL) Clark, BayLUG/BayLTC (URL) 39423705 (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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The Toys R Us on Winchester had two new dino sets: 5921, a small hang-glider with a pterodactyl, and a larger set with a stegosaur, baby tyrannosaur, and triceratops. ("Dino Trapping" was the name, I think). They also had three soccer sets: the (...) (24 years ago, 24-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I'll be there anywhere from 1-8 days of it, I haven't decided how much ;-) I have the whole month off, so it's only a matter of if there is enough to keep me busy. (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I should be there from 7/5-7/7 or 7/8. Russell Clark, BayLUG/BayLTC (URL) 39423705 ---...--- (...) (24 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I'm thinking of going down to Carlsbad sometime during the week of 7/8.. anyone else gonna be there? I don't have a set day for that week, but will try and schedule it around a day when other local maniacs would be there to possibly meet up. -Tom (...) (24 years ago, 16-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.legoland.california)
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Fry's usually opens things like that to put inventory control tags into the boxes; if the tags are on the outside of the boxes, they are more easily removed. TRU does the same thing. -Cheese (...) $149.99. (...) have (...) them (...) one at (...) (24 years ago, 15-May-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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It was pretty much the same story at the Palo Alto Fry's. I saw at least 50 RDSs. They rang up at $69.99, but the boxes and the shelves still said $149.99. Since the boxes had been opened (who? why?) I appreciated having Paul's inventory. I counted (...) (24 years ago, 14-May-00, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I checked the ad again. It says "Prices good thru Tuesday, May 16th". -gyug (...) (24 years ago, 13-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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So was this a "today only" thing, or should I stop by Saturday? What about the RIS? (...) -- Tom Stangl ***(URL) Visual FAQ home ***(URL) Bay Area DSMs (24 years ago, 13-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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The Robotics Discovery Set is $69 at Fry's today. ("Scout" - a Blue programable brick, 2 motors, 2 clutch gears, 2 touch sensors, 380 other parts). You can program it from the LCD interface or get a remote control. Trivia: Motor "C" on the remote (...) (24 years ago, 13-May-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Thanks for the offer, but an apology is not necessary. Besides, I've already got all the Znap I want. Actually, I don't like it that much. I built one model of each of four sets and it was fun, but I don't like it as much as either Lego or (...) (24 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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I'm sorry, Eric - I didn't get in to the TRU until late Friday night. I would sell the Znap to you at the $22.50 + tax cost by way of apology, if you want. Paul Sinasohn bearitone@my-deja.com (24 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Yup. I got my 4561 from Toysmart for $72. Russell Clark, BayLUG/BayLTC (URL) 39423705 (24 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I got a copy of 4561 with the speed controller at the salvation army for 50% off. it was open but contained all of the pieces, including a speed regulator (which is almost worth as much as what i paid for it). the set had target stickers all (...) (24 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I think the better time to post that information would have been last week! I didn't get any replies to my previous request for information... Btw, did you know 2 out of 3 of the $20 sets also have 9V motors? I noticed a difference, though. (...) (24 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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The Winchester TRU had the "blackmobile" $20 set and the $30 helicopter transport set last week, but none of the smaller ones. BTW, they also had the Millenia Throwbot with the free legoland ticket (child free with paid adult). -gyug (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) The Emeryville TRU had a good selection last week during the BOGO50 sale, so i got a $29.95 set with a 9volt motor, figuring that $22.50 isn't too bad for a motor set.... Paul Sinasohn (24 years ago, 25-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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The Sunnyvale TRU now has Znap. Two small sets, a $10 set, three different $20 sets, and a $30 set. Quantities were good. Too bad the BOGO50% is over. /Eric McC/ (24 years ago, 25-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) I would have to disagree that the used 4561 for $92 is a good deal. These were regularly available new for less than that from a couple of online companies (KBkids, ToySmart) as well as at Targets after Christmas. In fact, there are even some (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Hi, Is there a need for 4560/4561? I think I can put my hands on a few sets. Eric. (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Toy Go Round yields another find. #4560/4561 Railway Express, 99.9% complete for $92 and an X-wing, also 99% complete for $20. Not bad. Some fantastic parts for such a crappy train design. Mike P., Tom S., and Zonker, I will be sending out e-mails (...) (24 years ago, 25-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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#8412 Technic Nighthawk - set is missing only blue chair. Rear small dark gray rod loop is damaged at one end. All other pieces in used but good condition. This set contains the gray ring with four ball hitches. Instructions in good condition. Two (...) (24 years ago, 14-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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Greetings all, I finally got all my trade and sale stuff organized and here it is, followed by my new Want list. I know a few of you have often voiced your distress with the lack of good used toy stores in your arear, so I wanted to offer some of (...) (24 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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