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I can get to Bishop Airport in about 15 min... Charles (...) local (...) make (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.det, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Eastern MA Wal-Mart Clearance
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Standing request: if anyone comes across #6441, Deep Reef Refuge, at $34.99, I want about 10 of them. Steve (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jul-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
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I'd be interested, if the box came through West Michigan... Steve (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.det, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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I can do Ann Arbor and Flint, I go there every weekend. Scott Sanburn (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.det, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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| | Re: Eastern MA Wal-Mart Clearance
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2 days ago, Wal-Mart in Plainwell, MI, had the 6013 (Ninja, Samurai Swordsman) at $2.00, about 2 available. Also, the Space Port Value Pack with three sets at $7.50 from $10.00, about 10 available. Today, the K-Bee at Crossroads Mall in Portage, MI, (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jul-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
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Steve Bliss wrote in message <3782424a.1183601@lu...et.com>... (...) I checked out the Walmarts in Cary & Garner NC and found: 6089 Stone Tower Bridge $39.00 6088 Robber's Retreat $23.00 (I sort of cleaned them out of the Ninja sets though...) From (...) (25 years ago, 7-Jul-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
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I can't commit to LEAD but I want in. I pass through Metro airport enough to where I could rendezvous with the current (or next) box holder on my way to somewhere else pretty easily. Heck I could do it more than once, even, or start a fork. I have a (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.det, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.mn.msp, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos)
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I like Gary's idea to get a local box of pieces to pass around to other local AFOL's. Do we have enough people in the greater metro Detroit area to make this worth our time? Would we be able to incorporate the Flint, GR, and Lansing folks as well? (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.det)
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(...) I was in the Wal*Mart in Grandville, Michigan, and they had a whole bunch of stuff marked clearance. To the best of my note-taking ability, they had: WMRP = Wal*Mart retail price WMCP = Wal*Mart clearance price Prices in USD Set# WMRP WMCP (...) (25 years ago, 6-Jul-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
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| | Re: Michigan Legofest pics? What did I miss?
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Gary Istok confirmed that: it never happened. Kind of a shame, but on the other hand I'm glad I didn't miss anything. Gary told me the rumor is now that it might happen in early fall. -Greg Larry Pieniazek wrote in message (...) (25 years ago, 3-Jul-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
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| | Re: Michigan Legofest pics? What did I miss?
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I actually don't think it actually happened. (25 years ago, 30-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
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(...) Don't worry. You're not the only one. I missed it too (although it's a bit further of a drive from Fenton.) Charles (25 years ago, 24-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
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Hey! I was reading old posts and it looks like a bunch of you got together around April for a "fest" of some sort at Gary Istok's place. How was it? Any pictures taken? URL for them? What did I miss? (I stop paying attention for a few months and I (...) (25 years ago, 24-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
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Steve & Charles, Yes I live in Michigan, I used to live in Flint, but I moved to Ann Arbor in August of 1998. You work at Meijer's too, Charles? I work at #64, pushing carts at my other job! Welcome to the club, and keep building! :) Scott "Glad to (...) (25 years ago, 15-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.det, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.lan)
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(...) Forgive me for such a late reply (9 1/2 months isn't *that* bad....), but I just found the *.loc.* groups. I live in Fenton, and as a bonus, I work at Meijer, in the Toy dept. And no, I can't swing any deals..... ;) Charles (25 years ago, 14-Jun-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.mi.det, lugnet.loc.us.mi.fli, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.loc.us.mi.lan)
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| | Random MI Message
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Wowee! A MI group for the rest of us. obMILego: I was in Alma the other night, stopped by Wal*Mart. Nothing exciting in the LEGO aisle. I found an Estes SR-71 Blackbird for $10.00, but I didn't buy it. What's happening with the SE MI LegoFest? Steve (25 years ago, 19-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
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TERMS OF USE FOR LUGNET.COM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONS lugnet.com ("LUGNET") is a privately owned Internet site designed and run primarily for the benefit of those who enjoy building with, discussing, collecting, buying & selling, trading, and (...) (25 years ago, 16-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
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Welcome to lugnet.loc.us.mi, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.loc.us.mi (group): Michigan, U.S.A. lugnet.loc.us (group and hierarchy): United States of America (U.S.A.). lugnet.loc.* (hierarchy): General-purpose discussion groups (...) (25 years ago, 16-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi)
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(...) To clarify, the set no. 1775 has 153 pieces, appears to have two minifigs, and the box states 1994, 1995. And you are right, the box is heavier than normal boxes of this size at 7 1/2" x 5 1/2" and 2 1/4" deep - it is packed more densley, (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) Two notes... 1 - this, like all onboard promo sets is packed much much more densely than the typical set (especially of late) and is no doubt a good deal for joe average at 24. 2 - everyone should ALWAYS buy all the sets that they can while (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) LFB wrote: (...) I'm back from my holiday in UK, and I'm sorry, Steve, I found no Shell sets at all :-( I did, however, find some Soccer Starter sets at 14.99 UK sterling pounds at a TRU in Preston, just south of Blackpool - my 8 yr old son (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
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Just wondering if anything more has been decided. It seems like there is much interest in a MI Legofest. I believe Gary said we might be able to have it at his place (right Gary?) I'm happy to help out with any preparations that need to be done. (...) (26 years ago, 7-Apr-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
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(...) I took a lunch-time trip to Kohl's today. Mostly Ninja ('98 and '99), Adventurers ('99), Insectoid, Spaceport, Town Jr., and some '99 Technic. Oh, and the large basic bin, some DUPLO, and a DUPLO bin. All sets are 20% off. Additionally, some (...) (26 years ago, 1-Apr-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
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I just saw that Meijer's (add on the "Thrifty Acres" if you're old enough to remember it) is having a LEGO sale this week. I don't have the flyer handy, but I believe it was 20% discount. Not quite as good as the K-Mart 25% (ie, (...) (26 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
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(...) stuff. (...) those (...) Michigan can (...) weeks). (...) I'd love to come too. My in-laws live in Battle Creek, so my wife and I can visit them on whatever weekend you choose, and I'll just make the drive over myself on Saturday. Chad Smith (26 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.build)
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(...) Dagnabit. Darnit, gee whiz, shuckies. I move away from MI, and *now* you have a meet? :( Blasted graduate school. LFB. (26 years ago, 31-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.build)
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You got it, Mark! I can't wait! I might even be able to take along my SO! Ha ha! Scott Sanburn (...) (26 years ago, 30-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.build)
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(...) Sure. And since it's Gary's house we're volunteering, I think having the Ohio folks there too would be a GREAT idea. -- Larry Pieniazek (URL) Know your Customer is wounded, thanks to you, but not dead... See (URL) for details For me: No (...) (26 years ago, 27-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.build)
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(...) Yeah, I guess it would be OK (Oh God, I haven't heard from Ontario yet!) ... (slowly opening Pandora's Box...). Gary Istok (26 years ago, 26-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.us.oh.col)
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Awesome, Gary! You count me in, anyday! I might even get my Lego obsessed roommate to come along! Scott Sanburn (...) stuff. (...) those (...) Michigan can (...) weeks). (...) snap (...) think (...) trying (...) have a (...) Since (...) and (...) (26 years ago, 26-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.build)
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(...) stuff. (...) those (...) Michigan can (...) weeks). (...) Would there be any objections to some Ohio folk making the trip North? There are a few of us in Columbus that may be interested. We've previously talked about a similar get together (...) (26 years ago, 26-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.build, lugnet.loc.us.oh.col)
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I volunteer my house! That way I won't have to drag around a bunch of LEGO stuff. I live within 3 blocks of where I-94 & I-696 merge in St. Clair Shores. So those coming from the Ann Arbor area can use I-94, those coming from western Michigan can (...) (26 years ago, 26-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.build)
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I'm in too, and I promise to think first before I start any conflicts. (right Scott :) I can bring a couple RCX's and some other electric goodies, pneumatics, and any technic parts really. Plus, I've got some old (used) sets that I'd love to offload (...) (26 years ago, 26-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.build)
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OK, looks like we are coming to a consensus. Any thoughts on where to meet, time, etc? Scott Sanburn (...) Detroit's eastern (...) Detroit/Ann Arbor area, (...) "Great Lakes LEGO (...) Perhaps a (...) 1x1 round (...) destruction, (...) crosseyed"... (...) (26 years ago, 26-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.build)
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Great! Can I ride with you? Steve (...) (26 years ago, 26-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.build)
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Do it on a saturday, and I'm there. (...) (26 years ago, 26-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr, lugnet.build)
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| | SW at K-Mart
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I haven't been shopping lately, but my remote spy network (ie, a guy I work with who has a Star Wars fan for a kid) reports there are a lot of Star Wars lego at the K-Mart on 28th Street and Lake Eastbrook Drive. Steve (26 years ago, 23-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
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| | Re: SW sets are in Ann Arbor Meijer's! :)
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(...) </lego> Eh, that's just your run-of-the-mill U-M combativeness. They don't have basketball to watch, after all...;) Unfortunately, my Spartans are liable to get walloped by Duke. On the other hand, it wasn't Ann Arbor that suffered the rash (...) (26 years ago, 23-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.nj.new, lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
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| | Re: OM MI Region X
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(...) O My Fair Shakespeare. Ada Elementary team, coaches JoAnn D'Agostino and Josette Pieniazek (...) I will ask how they liked it but I did not follow the above. You want reaction but not which problem they had?? I know which one it was now. OK, (...) (26 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
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(...) Hey! I didn't see you there. Then again, I didn't see many people. What LT problem was Taya's team doing? How did they like the Spontaneous problem? I take reaction comments about Spontaneous problems pretty seriously (for next year) -- I've (...) (26 years ago, 15-Mar-99, to lugnet.loc.us.mi.grr)
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