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Where do paper clips go after they are used? I am putting together a package for a production run and have used nearly a full box of paper clips as well as countless binder clips. As my mind began to wander, I wondered, "Where do paper clips go (...) (25 years ago, 7-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you. James (URL) (25 years ago, 7-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I have a pile of over a hundred in my desk drawer at work; I chained them all together for easy retrieval ;) (...) Well, certain dark rumors say that they are secretly reclaimed by the orthodontic profession to make braces, but such news would (...) (25 years ago, 7-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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I have to confess I often chuck paper clips out. Usually because they're not the same type as the ones in my nice box of coloured paper clips - and it looks untidy to keep odd paper clips if you see what I mean. Simon (URL)On the other hand, other (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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How do you sort your paper clips, by size or color? I have found that Plano containers.... ;) -- Thomas Main main@appstate.edu (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) <snurk> Warning! Do not drink coffee while reading off-topic.fun! It can be hazerdous to your nasal passages and keyboard! Not that I'm speaking from (recent) personal experience, or anything... James http:www.shades-of-n....com/lego/ (25 years ago, 12-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) See, really, there are two schools of thought here on that. Given the size of my paperclip collection, I had to go to shoebox bins right away, plano containers would not give me enough space. (25 years ago, 12-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I've decided to begin collecting paper clips again. I hope to be paper clip complete with the whole 1999 series soon. Does anyone have an insight as to the possible changes that are being made with next years 2000 series? I want my 1999 paper (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I would wait until the Piltco Fastener Company comes out with their Y2K report. I read this news article on the Internet about this guy in a Delaware law firm using some third-rate imports. It seems he didn't have a problem until March 32, (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I hate the new Klip Jr line! All the sets totally suck. It's like the things are all one piece or something. I can only clip two sheets at a time with them. Plus I can't bend them to make other configurations! And did you notice that the new (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I've been having similar disappointing problems. The quality of paper clips seems to be declining -- they're not as strong as they used to be, and some paper clip themes might be described as "juniorized" in that they lack the tactile scoring (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Sick, sick, sick..... :-) -- Terry K -- (25 years ago, 13-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) them. (...) I agree! My newer paperclips aren't noware near as fun to use/collect as the old ones. Me, I'm Classic-Clip complete, but I do have a few Castle-clips I'm looking for. Todd: how about a new group "lugnet.off-topic.paperclip"? Mark (...) (25 years ago, 13-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Don't be cheeky! :) I sort them by date of manufacture of course. How else would you sort them? (...) (Silicon (...) recycling, (...) (25 years ago, 13-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Well, by size, form, color, taste, general condition, bendability, serialnumber, weight, solvability, capacity, electrical resistance, etc. I'm shocked you didn't know that. Are you sure you are a serious collector of pasperclips? Me, I am an (...) (25 years ago, 13-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Bendability?!? You *bend* your paperclips? Are you insane? All of my paperclips are still in their original packages, wrapped in special protective non-volatile wrappers. This is after thoroughly de-acidifying the package material, of course. (...) (25 years ago, 13-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Steve Bliss writes/wrote/has written: (...) Yes ...and yes! (...) Of course. Do you use a special brand of wrappers? Personally I find the ones, made from Finish Woodland better than the ones made from Amazonian Tropical (...) (25 years ago, 13-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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FSOT: I was browsing through my local stationary shop and found a stack of "Springer Mark 3's" hidden behind the Envelope display, If anyone would like these there are three boxs of 500 at $NZ25 each plus shipping, Or I would be interested in (...) (25 years ago, 13-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) "Springer Mark 3's" hidden behind the Envelope display, If (...) shipping, Or I would be interested in trading for any of the (...) These are rare??? My local Wilson's has a shelf full of these, at 15% off. I never picked any up, since I'm not (...) (25 years ago, 13-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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I am selling AFOP tee shirts in 2 styles-- "AFOP" on one and "I read PUGNET (and R.T.P)" on the other. Both say "Plays well with Paperclips" on the back. $16.00 S&H included. Hurry, while supplies last;-) -John (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) (and (...) Well, sign me up for a couple. Then I'll have something to take to my next AA (AFOP Anonymous) meeting. "Hi, my name is Mark and I collect Paperclips""Hi Mark" Mark (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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ooo, Mark:-( I just sold the last one; you were a *little* too late-- not that there is anything wrong with being late. I'm not saying, I'm just saying, know what I'm saying? John "It's been 10 minutes since my last paperclip" Neal (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I'm (...) Noooooo!!!! ((sound of Mark trowing himself against the uncoming train)) Can't you print some more? Just for me? I'd make it worth ya while! Or else..... (is this the behaviour of a Paperclip-Pusher) Speaking of saying. Are you (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Steve (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Yeah, know. Actually, I took it off-line until the new background images are available at Fibbleclip.com James (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) That's too bad too because it had some really cool CDraw designs. I *was* going to nominate it for CCSotW... -Tom McD. The best place to be in an earthquake is a stationary store. (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) But readers should try this link anyway, this is one of the best "404 error not found" pages I have ever seen. None of this smarmy "sorry about that" stuff here. :-) In fact I may bookmark that page... and if I've run out of bookmarks, why, (...) (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Shut up and do your taxes, you slug. I can't believe you're still working on them. We're going to take your engine apart tonite, we need the green tiles for a little project I have in mind. (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Larry, be careful, these guys are very likely to get "bent out of shape". Sorry, but eventually, someone was going to say it. (25 years ago, 14-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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You're really twisted, Ed;-) Not that there's anything wrong with that... <trying to be PC®> -John (...) (25 years ago, 15-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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!!! It's midnight and I'm giving up for the eve. Even *with* MacInTax this sucks. If 10% is good enough for God, why not the IRS;-) BTW, you keep your paws off my 8 stud wide BN GP-40!! Use $100 tiles for your little project;-) BTW, that's *Mister* (...) (25 years ago, 15-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) sucks. (...) off my 8 (...) You havin' problems with Taxes? In the Netherlands, it's sooo easy. You get the forms somewhere in februari and fill them in. If you send 'em in before april 1st, the dutch IRS refunds/takes the amounts due prompt. (...) (25 years ago, 15-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Much easier in Turkey, If you are not running your own private job. If you are a man working for a salary, the tax cut-off from your monthly income, even before you get your hands on it...:-) But I don't personally suggest to come and live here, if (...) (25 years ago, 15-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) In that case, go to (URL) and click on the "Delay Main Menu" at the top of the page. Definitely a page worth paperclipping. Or even dog-earing. Steve (25 years ago, 15-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Yep, found that message. I've placed it on my desktop as wallpaper. Since I'm working in the IT departement, I know these messages all too well. Mark "How can I use a Paperclip in a computer" de Kock (25 years ago, 15-Apr-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Did you ever read "The Borrowers"? (yea, I'm *real* behind in my newsgroup reading) -- Steven | svore at mindspring .com | kf4fbk | TC++MS++#15LS+M+HalYB64m (25 years ago, 3-Jun-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Don't worry. Mark de Kock will be along anytime now to help you keep this paperclip thing going. :) -Tom McD. when replying, borrow my spamcake. It's okay if you don't give it back. (25 years ago, 4-Jun-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Tom McDonald <radiotitan@spamcake.yahoo.com> wrote in message news:FCtAxD.4IM@lugnet.com... (...) Hmmm, I seem to remember George Carlin saying something about part of what makes heaven so wonderful is the fact that you get everything back that you (...) (25 years ago, 5-Jun-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Okay, I'll bite. Although my doctors told me to let the paperclip'thing' go... Mark "Oh no, two months of therapy down the drain" de Kock (25 years ago, 7-Jun-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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I used 3000 paper clips to build a spider's web hanging from the roof of my living room. /Tore (25 years ago, 30-Jun-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Are you married? -Tom McD. when replying, note that the adhesive properties of spamcake can be readily demonstrated on the bottom's of people's shoes. (25 years ago, 30-Jun-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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No, but I've been... :) /Tore (...) (25 years ago, 30-Jun-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) Can you take us through the time sequence on that, I have a theory I want to check... was it marriage-web-divorce or marriage-divorce-web or something else? (25 years ago, 1-Jul-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Hmm, lemmesee now... paper clip web - remove web - marrige - world wide web - divorce - world wide web - world wide web... Not as you thought, huh? /Tore (...) (25 years ago, 1-Jul-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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Tore Eriksson wrote in message <377B80CC.83C0CA17@m...net.se>... (...) LOL..:-) Selçuk (25 years ago, 9-Jul-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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