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I built this model today. Its missing the yellow parrot bird and the flags are broken. In what sets can I find cheap replacements for these parts? -- Have fun! John The Legos you've been dreaming of... (URL) weird Lego site: (URL) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Nope, but my prediction was that if Adventurers continued, we would not see a return of Pirates. We may never see a return in any case. One can hope for 2001, but perhaps Pirates is just too out of style, and something hipper makes more sense (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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Sadly a look at this group, and I see there is no mention of the year 2000 catalogue. This can only mean there will be no pirates this year. Role on 2001! Scott A (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Thanks for the kind words--and for mentioning the B&W as a positive. I'd wondered about that possibility (which has the added benefit of offsetting the odd colour scheme of those early ships) of "aging" the photo--if possible I'll try to (...) (25 years ago, 10-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: Phleet Photos Phublished
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Mr L F Braun wrote (...) is (...) before.) I like it! I like it fine! HMS Indomitable is the finest example of the art that I think I have seen. If anything, I think its enhanced by the B&W. Not only does it reduce the pic to very realistic colours, (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | Phleet Photos Phublished (Was: Re: My fleet is (emphatically not) bigger'n your fleet!)
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(...) It was an older style, originally, but I think the term enjoyed something of a new genesis in the 19th century--but in what context, I'm unsure. As for my fleet, well, I have a few things up, now that my old B&W scanner is working again: (...) (25 years ago, 9-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: My fleet is (emphatically not) bigger'n your fleet!
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(...) the (...) wench. (...) old (...) used (...) Long cannons were simply refered to as long cannons, or long (shot weight). E.G. Long 18s, long 12s, long 9s. Long versions of a shot size were considerably heavier than than non-long version, so (...) (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: My fleet is (emphatically not) bigger'n your fleet!
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(...) Ahhh heck. You're right. What am I thinking of? Not culverins--those are old bronze art-deco cannon, though they were long...I think that may be the term used to refer to the long-range chasers as well. LFB (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: Pyrate Wackos
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(...) Have you seen the Gungan Kaduus (sp) for 2000? SteveC (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: My fleet is (emphatically not) bigger'n your fleet!
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(...) long (...) Them carronades be throwing a big ball a short ways. Good fer poundin' in close. "Long carronades" be what they call an oxymoron (I be an eddicated pyrate). Cap'n Redbeard (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: $22.50 a good price for #6296 (Shipwreck Island)?????
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(...) Does he have two? (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Nor does mine--for some reason, I can't build an attractive sailing ship. I always end up having to stuff a funnel on it somewhere. (...) Mine too. And your thingy would most likely sink them. (...) I'm going to try to hijack my mother's (...) (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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First of all, I want to thank everyone who sent me feedback on my ship and for the Cool Lego Site Of The Week review. But now, It was time to build again. Take a look at my newest creation: (URL) would be greatly appreciated. Dan (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | $22.50 a good price for #6296 (Shipwreck Island)?????
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Is $22.50 a good price for a sealed set of #6296 (Shipwreck Island)?????? (25 years ago, 8-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: Pirate Wackos
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Tony Priestman wrote in message ... (...) Sheep? That would be a joke about New Zealanders, no? Richard Still baldly going... Speak to the Governor at (URL) pi++ is,ia-]++ AD++ NI+ TO---- S+ LS- A+ LM- YB66m :-) (25 years ago, 7-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: Pyrate Wackos
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On Sat, 6 Nov 1999, Bruce Schlickbernd (<FKsLLt.s0@lugnet.com>) wrote at 20:15:29 (...) Reminds me of a joke. Thank goodness there are no LEGO camels :-) Or sheep. (25 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) I wouldn't depend on Steve Jackson showing up, just snag the rules, get some people together (or shang-hai the neighborhood kids) and play. Steve Jackson Games is often represented at the local gaming con, but The Pirate Game seems to be (...) (25 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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Bruce Schlickbernd wrote in message ... (...) as (...) I aspire to become a wacko. I'd front up and join in the game, but the travel is a bit of a bore. At this end of the information decade, there has got to be a way for Pirate Wars to go virtual (...) (25 years ago, 6-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Oh, I'm patient for the most part. My Imperial Flagships cost $30, $45, and $55. Caribbean Clippers were $60, $65, and $75 (my most expensive ship). Renegade Runners were $35 (store bought a few years ago when I was toying with the idea of a (...) (25 years ago, 5-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: My fleet is (emphatically not) bigger'n your fleet!
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(...) Well, "using" is a relative term... So far I've just been "accumulating" (hoarding?)... (25 years ago, 5-Nov-99, to lugnet.pirates)
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