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    Re: The meaning of Christmas (was Re: Christmas Train update —Larry Pieniazek
   (...) Thanks, but please no idol worship (or idle worship either, for that matter).... My feet are made of clay. :-) (and still have brick imprints from the last time I stepped on one). However, if I WERE a god, why then, I'd have all the train (...) (26 years ago, 17-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
   
        Re: The meaning of Christmas (was Re: Christmas Train update —Mike Stanley
     (...) What about those who send you thousands of bricks? (26 years ago, 17-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
    
         Re: The meaning of Christmas (was Re: Christmas Train update —Larry Pieniazek
     (...) Depends on the bricks, of course, but anyone who sends thousands of bricks AS A LOVE OFFERING (1) certainly will be held in my highest esteem. (2) 1 - which rules you out, since I pay you for the thousands you send me. 2 - and I have some (...) (26 years ago, 17-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         lugnet.off-topic.FUN —Jeremy H. Sproat
      Arg. This thread ("The meaning of Christmas", etc.) was okay in lugnet.off-topic.debate, but please, please, *please* don't bring it into off-topic.fun. Or at least, please change the subject line so we know it's a fun message, not a debate/flamewar (...) (26 years ago, 17-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          Re: lugnet.off-topic.FUN —Larry Pieniazek
       (...) Good point, I felt that at this point this subthread was pretty silly so I set followups here. But I forgot to change the subject line to point out that it had shifted into silliness. Mea culpa. I still will take any and all LOVE OFFERINGS for (...) (26 years ago, 17-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          Re: lugnet.off-topic.FUN —Tom McDonald
       (...) Oo, Latin. Does that mean anything significant? :) (...) If I "tithe" a tenth of all my collection, you are going to help me out with many lego blessings when I need them, right? Including those blessings that I don't even know that I needed (...) (26 years ago, 17-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
      
           Re: lugnet.off-topic.FUN —Mike Stanley
       (...) As my little brother would say, "my bad." My fault is how I would translate it. (26 years ago, 18-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          Re: lugnet.off-topic.FUN —Larry Pieniazek
       <F44o5D.CrL@lugnet.com> <slrn77j9va.jo.cjc@V...S.UTK.EDU> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit (...) I defer, of course, but I have always thought about it around "culpa" which is the root of culpability, so I (...) (26 years ago, 18-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          Re: lugnet.off-topic.FUN —Mike Stanley
      (...) culpa, culpae f. guilt, error, fault, defect. in culpa esse - to be to blame (...) Wow, you expanding on my succinct statement. :) Yeah, we're both right, essentially. (26 years ago, 18-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          Re: lugnet.off-topic.FUN —Tom McDonald
      (...) It wasn't so much as what the term meant, as rather a question of Latin being your "official" language with which you would communicate (with) the masses. :) I shoulda been more clear... From Tom McDonald Anti-spam block in place. (URL) what (...) (26 years ago, 18-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
     
          Re: lugnet.off-topic.FUN —Jasper Janssen
      (...) Tua culpa. :) Jasper (26 years ago, 21-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: The meaning of Christmas (was Re: Christmas Train update —Mike Stanley
     (...) Wow, the Archangel Michael has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? :) (26 years ago, 17-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Re: The meaning of Christmas (was Re: Christmas Train update —Chris Moseley
    Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <36786104.B40D0C10@c...AM.com>... (...) I don't think I've sent any train windows to you - someone else got that model team set with the windows, IIRC. Oh well, I guess I'll be down at the feet of Larry with the (...) (26 years ago, 17-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
   
        Re: The meaning of Christmas (was Re: Christmas Train update —Tom McDonald
   (...) Actually before folks decide to become "Larritarians" :) they should wholly examine these points which can be applied to any religious figure claiming to be something more than man: 1. He's deluded; 2. He's insane; 3. He is who he says he is; (...) (26 years ago, 17-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
   
        Larritarians of the world, unite. —Larry Pieniazek
   (...) A silver train window would get you a reputation as a miracle worker, my son. But I REALLY need enough to do a whole Zephyr. I did not do the disclose. I merely acknowledge that there may be those that wish to send LOVE OFFERINGS my way. Is (...) (26 years ago, 17-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
   
        Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Tom McDonald
   (...) What's KO (knock out)? Didn't find anything on your home page starting with a K except Knoebel's... BTW, I need a little money to burn first before I let the market do it for me. :) Gotta change jobs first. From Tom McDonald Anti-spam block in (...) (26 years ago, 17-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Larry Pieniazek
     (...) (URL) the next time the stock price crosses the 200 day MA going up... (26 years ago, 17-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Larry Pieniazek
     Larritarians, be of good cheer. I received my first love offering today! Really. Please welcome Gary Louie to the fold. I will cherish the two white and two yellow 2x4 bricks he sent! (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Gary Louie
     (...) *Grin* I'm happy that they arrived in time for the holidays! Thought you might enjoy the humor of someone actually responding to the call for offerings. Too bad that postal mail has such a huge latency compared to e-mail and Lugnet. Now, let's (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Larry Pieniazek
     (...) While no one can replace Gary in our hearts <sniff>, I *did* want all Larritarians to welcome John Neal, who presented a love offering to me last night. John gave me a silver 2x4 brick! ++Lar (26 years ago, 12-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Tom McDonald
     (...) Given the popularity and growth of the Larritarians, do I get any kickbacks/indulgences for thinking up the name? For reference, (URL) McD (who has been known to infrequently pander :) P.S. Should those who sacrifice their bricks inscribe (...) (26 years ago, 19-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Chris Moseley
      Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <3683CA89.66EB9689@c...AM.com>... (...) All Hale Larry! (...) Well come Garry. Chief Profit Moz (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Tom McDonald
     (...) Gary, whatever you do, don't drink the kool-aid! ;-) (26 years ago, 28-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Gary Louie
     (...) Urp! Uh...too late! Gary GaryLouie@EarthLink.Net (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Larry Pieniazek
      <F4p7nB.J0y@lugnet.com> <3688372C.75D3A8DB@E...hLink.Net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit (...) you are feeling sleepy... you are feeling very very sleepy. When you awake you will send all your 12v train (...) (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Tom McDonald
     (...) ROTFLMLO (lips) (...) ROTFLTTFML (trying to find my lips) From Tom McDonald Anti-spam block in place. (URL) what you can, but behave yourself. We'll have more, right after this. (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Tim McSweeney
     (...) Not wanting to sound too morbid but If John Neal dies in the near future it could spell the end for the cult of Larry. Tim (26 years ago, 14-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —John Neal
      Not wanting to get too serious in .fun, but that comment was tasteless, disrespectful, and not fun. (...) (26 years ago, 14-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Mike Stanley
     (...) That post served no purpose. If you were shooting for funny you failed miserably. You managed to hit disrespectful and tasteless with the same shot, though. (26 years ago, 15-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Tim McSweeney
      John Neal wrote in message <36C73AFA.FA209EC@us...st.net>... (...) Fair enough, I apologise if I went over the line with that one. Death is a touchy subject with some people and I guess I should know better than to make light of it in a public (...) (26 years ago, 15-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —John Neal
     As loyal Larritarians, we are taught to forgive and forget:) Our prime directive, as I interpret the online writings, is "BUILD!" I hear and obey. -John (...) (26 years ago, 15-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Tim McSweeney
      (...) Yes point taken, I've already apologized, (although for some reason the post didn't join onto the thread correctly, stupid OL express). For what it's worth: <self snipage> Oh forget it, I'll just shut up now. Cheers Tim (26 years ago, 15-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Larry Pieniazek
     Don't fall on your sword too hard. It made me smile, then think "gee, probably not too sensitive of me to smile, was it?" I'm sorry I brought it up too. Gary is gone, there is nothing we can do to change that. Friendship is not a measurable (...) (26 years ago, 15-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        testing References header —Todd Lehman
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        Re: testing References header —Todd Lehman
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        Re: testing References header —Todd Lehman
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        Re: testing References header —Todd Lehman
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         Re: testing References header —Todd Lehman
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        Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Larry Pieniazek
      <3683E590.ADA9AD7A@E...hLink.Net> <36C49FE4.7EEDDBCA@voyager.net> <F7DnGD.EJ6@lugnet.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit (...) ?? I have two converts, total. Not much growth so far. (26 years ago, 19-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
    
         Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —Tom McDonald
     (...) <F7DnGD.EJ6@lugnet.com> (...) Hey, that's two more disciples than I have (or would want :)! -Tom McD. (26 years ago, 20-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
   
        Re: Larritarians of the world, unite. —John Neal
    <3683E590.ADA9AD7A@E...hLink.Net> <36C49FE4.7EEDDBCA@voyager.net> <F7DnGD.EJ6@lugnet.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; x-mac-type="54455854"; x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit No, Tom, that would be defacing (...) (26 years ago, 19-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
 

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