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(...) [snip] Fabulous story, thanks for sharing it! Hobbies are a Good Thing, aren't they? Kevin (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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(...) One hesitates to ask, if that was your second worst, what was your first worst Lego experience? I hope it didn't involve a pair of rollerskates, a cat, and a bowling ball... -Hendo (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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(...) I was thinking this morning about a similar question. I was going to wait a few days before I posted about it, but since it seems topical... I was thinking about the things I had built as a kid. You know, before many of us had tens of (...) (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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Jake (and all), Here is my fav Lego experience: (...) (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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Well, actually, there are two: First, after my Castle had been included in LegoMania Magazine in 1996, I was asked by Lego Enfield if they could use photos of my Castle in the Lego Creator Manual. I was thrilled. They then invited me to tour the (...) (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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(...) My coolest LEGO moment (and there are so many...) is when, after I made a movie using LEGO bricks and forwarding a copy to the Canadian head office, I got a letter from Jack E. Chessman, the then Vice President of LEGO Marketing, Canada (this (...) (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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Not sure if it's my "coolest" experience, but it was the start of me re-entering the world of LEGO. Back in 1996 I was at TRU to get some HO train track to try and fix up and old HO train set I had from my childhood, well this TRU kept their LEGO (...) (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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Inspired by John's post ((URL) I would love to throw out a question! What is your coolest LEGO Experience? Maybe you built an amazing castle when you were eight years old. Or perhaps you've had a more recent experience like watching an FLL robotics (...) (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people) !!
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In lugnet.general, John P. Henderson writes: <snip> (...) Wow, long story--glad it's going someplace better, i.e. not drinking to excess. My story will be a bit shorter... LEGO has always been a part of my life, since before I can remember. There (...) (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people)
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Well, the title of this post might be a little presumptuous, as the story isn’t really over, but I thought it sounded nice. Anyway, I thought with Lugnet being slow and people away studying for exams and preparing holiday feasts, that I might share (...) (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people) !!
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(...) I request that you and Jim go off and buy a house, move lotsa LEGO into the house, and enjoy the LEGO... I mean the house. Dave K. (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.people)
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Just wanted to let folks know that, although wedding stuff is all over, Jim and I are now in the process of buying a house - so I might be a little slow in responding to requests. -Suz (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.people)
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Hi, I am doing some reserach for a possible sci-fi route in the BVE train simulator program. IIRC there were some people on LUGNET that had worked for or were connected with NASA. My reasons is that I'd like some pointers to possible idea sources... (...) (22 years ago, 29-Nov-02, to lugnet.people)
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(...) I haven't heard from or of Gary in a long time now. Anyone? James (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.people)
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Hello, Does anyone have a current email address for Gary Istok(or any other way to get in touch with him)? The address I got from Clark Stephens is apparently no longer any good; I've got some specific questions regarding printed brick origins and (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.people)
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(...) What, you think that Africa is far enough away to be safe? ;) (...) Lucky For Bargains, maybe? I've had good luck bargain-hunting. But we'll see if it holds out. LFB (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.people)
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(...) <giant snip> (...) That bummed about the election results, gotta go all the way to Africa?? lol ;) I have a feeling you'll find some Lego gems, didn't somebody (you?) once post LFB really stood for lucky something or other? Have a safe trip! (...) (22 years ago, 6-Nov-02, to lugnet.people)
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If you find the right kind of shop there, you may encounter Spacebrick. (URL) journey, -Erik (22 years ago, 6-Nov-02, to lugnet.people)
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(...) Lindsay, I hate to see you go so far, but you're right, SA will neet a Lego Ambassador! All of us will wishing you the best and and we'll save an EXTRA large space at Brickfest for you! All the best for YOU, Joe Meno (...) (22 years ago, 6-Nov-02, to lugnet.people)
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(...) Hey Lindsay, I think you should take *two* bricks-- then you can build something if you get the urge. And take your favorite minifig to keep you company. :-) BTW I have sold Mindstorms parts to someone in South Africa from my BL store, so they (...) (22 years ago, 6-Nov-02, to lugnet.people)
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