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I would just like to say, well WOW. I'm coming out of my dark age for another period of time, hopefully not as brief as before, but the amazing amount of new stuff is just so cool. I really like the fact that I managed to get a few of my old lego (...) (26 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.people)
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In lugnet.people, Greg Howell writes: <snip> (...) I can definitely relate to that. Major ouch. 'll bet people don't remember, but during my first months here in the U.S. I was constantly bickering on lugnet for having left most of my collection in (...) (26 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.people)
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Hi Michael, My name is Greg... And I'm addicted to lego. Oh it started off nice enought, I'd get a small set here and there, then I got Engine Co. No. 9 (1978) for X-mas. It was over. I was through. Never would I take to smoking, of drugs, because (...) (26 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.people)
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(...) Oh, this always makes me laugh! I have very quickly learned that peer pressure does not exist. "Peer pressure" is the excuse used by people who are looking for an easy way out of something. I'll use a stereotypical example: "If you don't do (...) (26 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.people, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Welcome to Lugnet. (...) Hey, Larry doesn't bite (too hard)... Just don't go to lugnet.off-topic.debate unprepared to defend your position (and just remember, Larry never makes misteaks). Frank LEGO Borg (26 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.people)
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(...) Uh, nice try Greg, give it up ;-) <donning anti-flame suit> Castle rules... space's for fools... <grin> (...) Woohoo! Yep-yep, Greg would know first hand, now wouldn't he. :-) BTW, I don't think there are any other Shiris here, I'd bet it's (...) (26 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.people)
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(...) LOL... I said that to my client (babysitting), and then he went and bought out all the yard sales around, before I got there... Ugh!! <snip> (...) Oh my... Chris hon, you're messing up my head, I can't think straight! (then again... can't (...) (26 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.people)
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(...) I'm 18, and still get weird looks when I buy lego, and when I tell people that I still play, create, if you will, with lego. But, they change their tune when I tell them that there are lego sets that many of them had as children that sell for (...) (26 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.people)
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(...) Yee-haw! We got us another 'un! Oh yeah, I'm 15 by the way. (...) Good to hear.. now if only I could convert you to a swimmer, that would take care of some of the other spaces for major interests.. (...) Hmm... looks like we'll also have to (...) (26 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.people)
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(...) Hi - welcome here! (...) Yeah, although we're not the majority here or nowhere near it, there are quite a few JrFOLs (as some people like to call them - I don't...), basically I think 12-18 is probably the toughest age for lego; even adults (...) (26 years ago, 15-Jul-00, to lugnet.people)
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Hello everyone, I'd just like to post a quick introductory message. I've been lurking for a few weeks, but now I've decided to post. A little bit about me: I'm 14, and live in Arizona (U.S.A.). (An awkward age for a Lego fan, but it seems there are (...) (26 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.people)
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Todd, On behalf of all the Legomaniacs here in New York City, please pass on our best wishes to Suzanne. With every brick we stick, our thoughts and love will be with her. Here's something that should brighten her day, too: Lego will soon be making (...) (26 years ago, 14-Jul-00, to lugnet.people, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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In an interesting coincidence, CBC Radio (Canada's public radio broadcaster) is doing a 5 - part series on depression this week. Today they discussed ECT, from the point of view of a woman who underwent the procedure. For anyone who is interested, (...) (26 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.people, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Wow, that's amazing. did this happen a long time ago (the Florida trip) or was it recent? (...) came (...) (26 years ago, 13-Jul-00, to lugnet.people)
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(...) Suzanne (c/o Todd): I wish I had a digital camera to hand with which to send you a big yellow Belville basket of flowers. The basket would be overflowing with flowers in magenta, blue, white, and yellow -- which themselves would be partially (...) (26 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.people, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Hello Suzanne and Todd, Our strength and prayers go out to you both. Be patient and have faith. Hope you both can find peaceful acceptance and understanding while coming to terms with one of life's many testing situations. The van der Graaf Family (26 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.people, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Don't know what the right term would be - ironic or poetic or something - I just popped over here to follow-up my UCS post and explain why I've been AWOL for almost two years. The primary reason is that I lost my father to cancer about a year (...) (26 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.people, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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I echo the sentiments of all here on LUGNET and wish you and Suzanne the strength to get through this. Bring her a minifig with the LUGNET logo so that she knows we're here for her. Dan M. (26 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.people, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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Hi Todd, Give Suzanne, my best...I know she can pull through. I have a few people in my family that suffered depression in the past and came through with flying colors, so I know it can be done... Mike Z. And if you need anything, don't forget most (...) (26 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.people, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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My best to both of you and hopes for a good recovery. One of my best friends is dealing with this issue right now, I have an idea of how tough it can be. Jason (26 years ago, 12-Jul-00, to lugnet.people, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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