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sheree rosenkrantz wrote: <snip> (...) Either day is also fine with me. Sounds like we'll have a good number getting together. Please also add me to the list of people receiving driving directions. Thanks. -- Thomas Main thomasmain@hotmail.com (22 years ago, 23-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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(...) Either the 2nd or 3rd of Feb. is fine with me. I have something I must go to the morning of the 2nd, but it will be through by 1pm. On the 3rd I must take my younger child someplace at 4:15. Since I am in Greensboro I should easily be able to (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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(...) I may just do that. If so, I'll have to dig out my directions... And starting at noon makes it a whole lot more sane for getting going from here in Raleigh. I might look for a place to crash though, the last time I did Richmond-in-a-day was a (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.va)
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Frederick: Thanks for the invitation. Unfortunately, February 3 is Super Bowl Sunday and there is a good chance that my Steelers will be there! Maybe some of my fellow RichLUGers will be able to come. OTOH, RichLUG is meeting this Saturday, January (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.va)
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(...) Saturday is better for me. (...) Let's find out... (...) Go ahead and send me the directions. (...) Sounds like fun. I plan on bringing my 12v stuff, I'll probably set up a small 70s blue era 12v layout if you've got the floor space. It (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.va)
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Hi everybody, Well, after consulting with my sFOLSO(somewhat-fan-...nt-other), I can say everybody is welcome at my place on 2/2 or 2/3. I'll leave it up to the group to decide which day is better. Does anybody know if there are any southern VA (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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(...) I'm from Charlotte and could possibly attend a get together on 2/2. Ken (22 years ago, 21-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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(...) Yes. I made my reservations a few days ago. Are you able to get together with us? It's looking like we may have a meeting in Greensboro next weekend or the following. Frank (22 years ago, 20-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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Just wondering if anyone from NC planning on attending BricksWest 2002? Tommy Armstrong N 35* 23' 52'' W 78* 49' 9'' (Lillington, NC) "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Leonardo da vinci (22 years ago, 20-Jan-02, to lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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(...) I could come visit Greensboro 1/26 or 1/27 or 2/2 or 2/3. Cary (22 years ago, 19-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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(...) We have 3 weekends- 1/26&27, 2/2&3, 2/9&10- before Frank heads to BricksWest Feb. 16-18. My only commitment is Sat Jan 26 till 1pm. Let's decide. Even deciding not to meet is better than just letting time slip by and make the decision for us. (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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(...) I would love to have a get-together in either Charlotte or Greensboro. The next few weekends are free for me, so I am pretty flexible as to the date. -- Thomas Main thomasmain@hotmail.com (22 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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(...) I haven't got any new creations yet but I'd love to show off some of my latest 12v acquisitions. I may also be getting a goodie box to scout through for treasures. Sometime before Brickswest would be good, I have nothing on my calendar between (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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(...) A bunch getting together sounds good. I would welcome a chance to see your Melkor's Spire (URL) person as well as what other people have been building. I am guessing most have missed your original post. I tend to look mainly at local.us.nc. (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.us.nclug, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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Well, I'm slowly settling back into my apartment after a two week holiday adventure. This year I went to my mom's in St. Petersburg FL (actually Treasure Island) for Christmas and then to a church camp south of Miami from 12/26 to New Years Day. (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jan-02, to lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.sc.cha)
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(...) The K-Mart in Garner on 401 still has four Pod Racer buckets after I left (taking four for myself). I wouldn't be surprised if the K-Mart on 64 just East of the Beltline also has some. The 401 K-Mart also had some Racers and the Ogel sub. (...) (22 years ago, 14-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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(...) I stopped by there this evening and picked up three Racers sets and an Alpha Team set. The new Racers are much better than the previous run. They're close to 10 cent a part, though you get a lot of wheels and the mini pullback motor. Of course (...) (22 years ago, 12-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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I found some of the 2002 Racers and Alpha Team sets at the Cary K-Mart this morning. I also found two of the Star Wars Pod Racer buckets for $10 each. I bought the only two of them they had. Mike -- Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring dot com (...) (22 years ago, 11-Dec-01, to lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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Mark and Melissa sent me an e-mail which I somehow managed to delete. Also, Cary Clark sent me an e-mail on another subject which also seems to have been deleted. I'm begging to feel hesitant about using the web mail to delete since there's no (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.sc, lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.loc.us.fl)
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I'm going to be visiting my Mom in St. Petersburg Florida for the holiday but I'm planning on starting back Friday and have been considering stopping to visit on the way, even considering driving through Atlanta or so. Or I may just drive all the (...) (23 years ago, 16-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.sc, lugnet.loc.us.ga, lugnet.loc.us.fl)
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(...) First, I have to say Suz doesn't have that bad a Boston accent, especially for living here her entire life. (1) Second, I never knew that the University of Southern California was so popular in South Carolina... GDR... ;-). Eric Kingsley (1) (...) (23 years ago, 13-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.sc.col, lugnet.loc.us.sc.gre, lugnet.loc.us.nc.cha)
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(...) better idea of what you are talking about. sheree (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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"Cary Clark" <cary@corp.nospamwebtv.net> wrote in message news:GMpDJI.HKL@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) I'd (...) Once we get things sqaured away on the baby front (any day now - hoping it will be before Thanksgiving) I will be able (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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In lugnet.loc.us.nc, Sheree Rosenkrantz writes: ... (...) Ben's cars are here (scroll down 2/3rds of the way to 'grain transport cars') (URL) building instructions are here (although many of the detailed pictures won't show up for me): (URL) other (...) (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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(...) Do you have the address bookmarked? If so, I would appreciate your posting it for me. (...) I am looking forward to seeing your cars! Even with the best descriptions I have problems visualizing them in all their glory. take care, sheree (23 years ago, 12-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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In lugnet.loc.us.nc, Sheree Rosenkrantz writes: ... (...) Sheree, so far I am a mere copycat. I've made two identical club cars and six nearly identical 'middle' Metroliner cars. These and my original four cars give me twelve to contribute to the (...) (23 years ago, 11-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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(...) I am interested in seeing the similarities and differences in these Metroliner add on cars that three of you- Cary, Frank and Mike - have built. As for too many Metroliners... well how could that be :-) ... regards, sheree (23 years ago, 11-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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(...) Hmm, I think I would have actually pressed for at least a couple... But then I figure I can make some use of the flame piece. Frank (23 years ago, 10-Nov-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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(...) Hi John, have you been active in the area long? Frank (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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(...) I also checked at the Raleigh store right after it opened this morning and got the same story about the Mindstorm kits. I also called the Greensboro store and got the same $30 price but they only have the Extreme Creature set. I'm glad I got (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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"Steve Martin" <martinsa@mail.com> wrote in message news:GMJoFI.4x5@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) :-( (...) The CompUSA in Raleigh, NC has a few of these sets but not at this price ($10). Everything the Raleigh store has is at the (...) (23 years ago, 9-Nov-01, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.us.nc.ral)
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Hi there! I am here too - down in Charleston. Rarely post but I read often. I am mostly into trains, but love all LEGO! Never have been able to get to any kind of meet here in SC, GA or NC. Oh well, I will some day! Welcome to the Palmetto State. (...) (23 years ago, 4-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.sc.col, lugnet.loc.us.sc.gre, lugnet.loc.us.nc.cha)
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(...) Welcome! I wish you much happiness. I have always thought that the big difference is not North or South but large City vs smaller City/rural lifestyle. Good people (and unfortunately Bad people too) are to be found everywhere. the South... (...) (23 years ago, 4-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.sc.col, lugnet.loc.us.sc.gre, lugnet.loc.us.nc.cha)
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Suz, Welcome to the Palmetto state! Milissa and I are in Charleston, David Wertz from Columbia will be moving here shortly. We have been trying to get a PLUG and SCLTC or PLTC going. We figured it would move along more once David moved here. Do you (...) (23 years ago, 2-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.sc.col, lugnet.loc.us.sc.gre, lugnet.loc.us.nc.cha)
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(...) Burlington MA! The next closest one is Denver CO. The next closest one is....there's only two... I love SoftPro. I've been giving them my business for nearly 20 years now and always schedule a visit when I'm back home. (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.sc.col, lugnet.loc.us.sc.gre, lugnet.loc.us.nc.cha)
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(...) Valid point to make, real sweet tea doesn't require you to add your own sugar, it must be brewed in for sure. Most of the time if I order sweet tea and they give me the "you have to add the sugar yourself" line, I just change my order to a (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.sc.col, lugnet.loc.us.sc.gre, lugnet.loc.us.nc.cha)
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"James J. Trobaugh" <james@ngltc.org> wrote in message news:GM3D3q.DAw@lugnet.com... (...) that (...) [ ... snipped ... ] James' advice on tea is a good one and trips up a lot of visitors or new residents. Real honest to goodness southern iced-tea (...) (23 years ago, 1-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.us.sc.col, lugnet.loc.us.sc.gre, lugnet.loc.us.nc.cha)
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"Suzanne D. Rich" <suz@baseplate.com> wrote in message news:a05100319b805f7....0.1.2]... (...) Congrats on your southern migration, you won't regret it. I have lived in North Carolina for 13 years and can't fathom living anywhere farther north than (...) (23 years ago, 31-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.us.sc.col, lugnet.loc.us.sc.gre, lugnet.loc.us.nc.cha, lugnet.loc.us.nc)
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(...) Unless you are from certain parts of Alabama where RC Cola was once deriguer[1] (...) Its called sweet-tea. Anyone asking for unsweetened tea is looked at curiously, almost as tho you could be a yankee sabatour. (...) along with possum, coon, (...) (23 years ago, 31-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.us.sc.col, lugnet.loc.us.sc.gre, lugnet.loc.us.nc.cha)
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Somewhere around here I've got the "20 rules for northerners moving south"...Lived in New Jersey for 20 years, and went to college in the south, and love it here--even though it can get cold, your cars last a little longer because there is very (...) (23 years ago, 31-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.us.sc.col, lugnet.loc.us.sc.gre, lugnet.loc.us.nc.cha)
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