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(...) Hey Derek, I feel your pain- allergy season just ended for me. You're into those MMORPGs? That's a good enough excuse, I'm finding a lot of my time is being swallowed by FF11, heh. See you at the meeting Kevin (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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(...) The 26th it is. I guess this'll save me having to clean up my lego... for a while longer, at any rate. By the way, I'm in as far as running a "We Want Your LEGO" ad in the newspaper, so let's discuss that at the meeting as well. Kevin (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
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(...) Although this is a cool idea... I'm afraid I can't make this months meeting. A friend from out of town is visiting Saturday. But put me down for hosting a meeting sometime... I'm in Denver at about 6th and I-25. John Fiala ___...___ MSN Movies (...) (20 years ago, 22-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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(...) Well, Derek brought it up in a different thread... Have we decided exactly when/where this month's meeting will take place? If there are no strenuous objections, I'll make that call and say that this Saturday (the 26th) is the day, 1:00PM is (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
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(...) Goodness.. where have I been lately? Get a new computer and a new video game and I turn into the invisible man. Unfortunately, I was under the weather so I didn't get to do either event. I hope to make it this Saturday if that's when the (...) (20 years ago, 21-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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(...) So did you win? Kevin (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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In lugnet.loc.us.co, Duane Hess wrote: (snip) (...) Gragh! Broomfield! Have you seen all those new flowers everywhere? Yeah, only cost my blood and sweat, is all! And next week is fertilizing... (whimpers) (...) I'm sure it's been ruined for you, (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
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(...) So what's wrong with that? ;-) (...) I'm in Broomfield, so I'm not that far away from you. The 26th is the only Saturday that works well for me. (my travel schedule shifted this week) Regardless, I will make an attempt to be there (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
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So, now that it's all June like that, let's discuss a meeting time instead of (URL) burying> our (URL) ideas> about it in other threads. As for me, any saturday is fine. And if we want to get our hands dirty, I'm offering my abode as a meeting place (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jun-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
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(...) According to Loveland Museum/Gallery (URL) way down the page.... cut from page "Lego Building: The building at the corner of Railroad and 14th Street now owned by Teledyne Waterpik, was originally used for the manufacture of Lego Building (...) (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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(...) I seem to recall hearing about this in the past, a search of LUGNET might turn something up. You might try that. I seem to recall this being from the "Samsonite era". Please note, it was really hard (impossible??) to tell that Samsonite had (...) (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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Well from I hear from my colleague it was definitely related to Lego bricks. He described knowing a neighbour who worked for Lego and as a result getting huge bags of bricks. Maybe I am extrapolating from what I heard from him - but I believe I (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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(...) Wasn't this the Samsonite licensed product back in the 60s? Paul Sinasohn (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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Talking to colleague I learned that some years back there used to be a Lego factory in Loveland Colorado!!! Does anyone know anymore about this? - Ram - (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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(...) Keep in mind this is not advertised at the store! I didn't know it would happen, and was pleasantly surprised at checkout. If I wasn't in a rush, I would have picked up some more. (...) Ah! I didn't know the Mars Rover was on sale! *blink (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co.den)
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Not sure if I will be able to make it - since I may leave town around that time for a couple of weeks. But look forward to meeting the AFOL LUG folks in our area! Please do post relevant information regarding the next meeting as and when it becomes (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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Now that may be worth a trip! Hope there is some left when I get there - for the same price ;-) I hope the folks interested in Trains have used the deal that Mike Walsh advertised recently! Doing the math it seems like the cheapest way to get train (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, lugnet.loc.us.co.den)
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(...) Website? You're looking at it. :-) We're rather loose in our organizational structure. Members aren't required to memorize a handshake, wear funny hats or swear an oath (although last time Soren's mecha took a nosedive there was quite a bit of (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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Duane, yes I would be interested in getting together for the next meeting. I saw the posts and it looks like you meet at the Boulder library! Please let me know if there is a group website or a place where I can find more information (I did not find (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, lugnet.loc.us.co.den)
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Oh, hey. I was at the King Soopers at Sheridan and 20th (well, 18th, it's a big shopping area). They had the little 100-piece Creator tubes there for three bucks... but when I checked out with my supercard, they only charged me thirty cents! (I (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, lugnet.loc.us.co.den)
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(...) Well Ram, I think you about covered it for inexpensive buys. The thing I do is check out the ads in the Sunday paper. Sometimes there is something worth getting excited about. So, what type of MOCs are you into? I'm into Space myself. Would (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, lugnet.loc.us.co.den)
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Hi All! I am a newbie AFOL in the Boulder area. I am in the process of discovering the various ways of getting cheap Legos. During which I found the following: * Lego S@H - has sales every now and then * Target/Walmart have sales every so often - (...) (20 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, lugnet.loc.us.co.den)
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(...) More meeting pictures after moderation: (URL) -Duane (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
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(...) Awww...www! Peace and Shpleemlings, Professor Whateverly (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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Kevin's baby Shpleem and it's loving mother. (URL) Click the link. Soren (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, lugnet.space, FTX)
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(...) Hey everyone, I don't know if I'll be able to make it for the meeting or not. I've got a dart tournament in FTC, I'll know more as the 15th approaches. Derek (20 years ago, 11-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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Okay, meeting date is May 15th, time 12:00-4:30. The usual place. For any other info, email me. Soren (20 years ago, 7-May-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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(...) Hey everyone, Sorry about the lack of being around, I've almost got that computer bug taken care of, on the bright side, I've got a functional OS. I haven't heard anything back yet from Caleb, but I'll be checking again this weekend. I think (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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(...) I'd say yes, but I've already received a nice surplus from Soren, I didn't think I'd have an immediate use for them, but the brown arms make for some pretty good branches. (URL) is a good starting point ;) I'll be bringing Bandon's lair to the (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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(...) Greetings Jonathan, I've seen a bit of your work before, I like it much! I'm bummed about not having the pick a brick as well. You'd think that Lego could generate some more sales by offering all colors of all pieces in quantities of 100, or (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
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(...) I can't recall if I posted the location for my pics that I took for the April meeting, just in case, here they are. (URL) suck... I think I'm back :) Derek (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
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(...) I'm game for either date as it relates to the meeting. The date of the display doesn't really matter. I will participate in some capacity regardless of the date/time. -Duane (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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(...) Heh, we could stage a tank duel. (...) I'm game for the 15th, that sounds good to me. We might want to display on another date though. Soren (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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(...) I would love to do a display! I never thought about holding a meeting along with the display - duh. I have two 30" x 60" tables that we could use if necessary. I suppose I should get moving on motorizing my tank... Moving things always (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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Derek's having trouble posting, so I'm posting this in his stead. (...) Soren (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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>>I actually saw them at my local Wal-mart (Fort Collins, CO) for $0.50 each. I didn't have any money to spend on them<< Honestly, it could be the best .50 you didn't spend! I picked up a set at the Dollar store hoping that I could at least use the (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <larry.(mylastname)@...areDOTcom> wrote in message news:Hwt5q5.1zqD@lugnet.com... (...) sets (...) for... (...) A few weeks ago, I actually saw them at my local Wal-mart (Fort Collins, CO) for $0.50 each. I didn't have any money (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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(...) Also check Dollar Stores if there are any near you ... they had them for... (wait for it) a dollar each, if I am not mistaken (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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The Toys R Us near me (Westminster) has the NBA Collectors Series fig sets (3560-3567) for $2.99 each. Anyone want me to pick up a few for them? (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co)
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(...) Yo e, looks like you can't sleep either, hunh? (...) Thank you. More pics soon, gotta get my photography gear set up. (...) No, Kevin Heckel is the mastermind behind those. Man, I gotta make a membership list. Soren (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.us.co, FTX)
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