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(URL) And lo! the Builder was Sick and Tired of looking at the Old Toys and wanted He room for the New Toys. Therefore put He His hand to a box of Zip-Loc® bags and did part-out the Bionicle® thereto. Only the 2001, the MOC and the 2008 were (...) (17 years ago, 30-Mar-08, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Getting your MOC's to shows?
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I'm not sure where this should be posted, so I placed it in events, general, and storage. Stacy and I are planning to attend Brickworld and possibly BrickFair this year. We would like to exhibit at both, but this year will be our first time doing (...) (17 years ago, 17-Jan-08, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Official LEGO storage boxes? For more than a hundred bucks each?!
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(...) These are all (URL) on clearance now at S@H>. The stacking bin is sold out, but the others are all deeply discounted. Marc Nelson Jr. (17 years ago, 4-Dec-07, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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| | Re: Bley
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(...) I don't think I could stand to do that... there are too many unique pieces that aren't available in new grey colors. I'm currently wrestling with dilemmas about how to cope with the various shades of grey in my sorting system. I've tentatively (...) (17 years ago, 20-Sep-07, to lugnet.color, lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: Official LEGO storage boxes? For more than a hundred bucks each?!
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(...) I have the storage and sorting box and it is ok, nothing special, but a lot cheaper than the other ones. I also have the older one from the 80's or earily 90's, held up well. My guess on the price comes from my other life when we ordered a few (...) (17 years ago, 18-Jul-07, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: Official LEGO storage boxes? For more than a hundred bucks each?!
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(...) **snickers** Bryan, you beat me to the funniest part of this whole thread. "Some assembly required...!" Yeah, right. Still wouldn't buy it at those prices for kids. I'd get it for myself, and have fun with it...if I had the bucks. But between (...) (17 years ago, 17-Jul-07, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: Official LEGO storage boxes? For more than a hundred bucks each?!
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(...) Yeah, the website says that the LEGO furniture is made from pine and MDF. Also says that the item will come mostly unassembled - much easier to ship that way I guess. Besides, being a construction toy company, I'd expect most LEGO products to (...) (17 years ago, 17-Jul-07, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Official LEGO storage boxes? For more than a hundred bucks each?!
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(...) This guess seems out of whack. Lego has pretty thin price margins comparatively (just ask merchandisers what the 'at cost' price is for Lego to get an idea). I don't see why Lego would be jacking up the price for these storage bins but NOT for (...) (17 years ago, 17-Jul-07, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: Official LEGO storage boxes? For more than a hundred bucks each?!
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(...) Well, from what I understand, the materials are made of pine (softwood...As an amateur woodworker, I like hardwoods much better), and I agree, the prices are a bit high, but there's still probably a bit of cost there. Wood is not cheap, even (...) (17 years ago, 17-Jul-07, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Official LEGO storage boxes? For more than a hundred bucks each?!
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(...) Yeah, not buying that guesstimate, on either count. Wood in large volume is a lot more expensive than a small amount of plastic, and for shipping purposes, those will either eat up a huge amount of volume (if they're preassembled), or weigh an (...) (17 years ago, 15-Jul-07, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: Official LEGO storage boxes? For more than a hundred bucks each?!
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(...) What's so unusual about it? The Billund LEGOLAND park still reportedly sells the same wooden letter blocks that have been made by The LEGO Company since before they got into plastics. (...) I might eventually buy the table and stool, just for (...) (17 years ago, 15-Jul-07, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: Official LEGO storage boxes? For more than a hundred bucks each?!
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(...) Yup. Mostly they all look pretty cool (particularly the ones that actually have studs on top for stacking purposes), but at those prices I will have to pass. (...) They aren't. Not really. Have you priced furniture recently? I've been looking (...) (17 years ago, 15-Jul-07, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Official LEGO storage boxes? For more than a hundred bucks each?!
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I just looked at the sorting and storage box I bought, with the shelves and sure enough it was made in China. John P (17 years ago, 15-Jul-07, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: Official LEGO storage boxes? For more than a hundred bucks each?!
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(...) They are in the new catalog. My guess is that they were made in China and cost Lego about a dollar each. Tack on another dollar for shipping to the distrabution center. Give it time, they probably bought thousands and when they get stuck with (...) (17 years ago, 15-Jul-07, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: Official LEGO storage boxes? For more than a hundred bucks each?!
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(...) Brian-- Yeah, I've seen them. They're nice. Nifty. And made from wood (or a wood-like substance), which is not a LEGO usual feature. I wouldn't buy them for my kids (if I had them), but I might consider them if I were single and LEGO was my (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jul-07, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Official LEGO storage boxes? For more than a hundred bucks each?!
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Anyone see the new "LEGO Furniture" items being sold now in the online catalog? A storage box in red, yellow, blue, or green, slightly larger than two feet deep by 1.5 feet wide by one foot high... for a hundred twenty dollars!! And a stacking bin (...) (17 years ago, 14-Jul-07, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Completely inspired
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(...) Wow, looks like you have been very busy indeed. I use those same storage bins of my collection as well, although I dont think I will ever get around to sorting it all, so much for that New Years resolution (even tho I still have half a year... (...) (17 years ago, 2-Jun-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: Completely inspired
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote: snip (...) See, what we have here is a failure to communicate--this was supppose to be the pic of bins 'n boxes under the table. Eh... (...) (17 years ago, 1-Jun-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Completely inspired
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By this guy-- (URL) (thanks James!) And by the fact that Canadian Tire had a sale last week of those drawers, we redid the LEGO room-- (5 URLs) Still in the throes of cleaning things up and organizing--have to sort the stuff in these bins/boxes-- (...) (17 years ago, 1-Jun-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: My latest LEGO room in order
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(...) James- Nice job. It looks like a fun and comfortable place to "work". We haven't had our LEGO space that orderly for 10 years. But: You do have room for more LEGO in the room! Check out all that unused space between the ceiling joists. -Ted (18 years ago, 25-Apr-07, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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(...) That's a really fine looking Lego room. I'm most definitely jealous of it. Tim (18 years ago, 19-Apr-07, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | My latest LEGO room in order
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After moving into my new house almost a year ago I finally got my LEGO room in order. Its a 10x20 room in my basement, and yes I have to share it with a HVAC unit & water heater but I take the space where I can find it. It does give me plenty of (...) (18 years ago, 19-Apr-07, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.general, FTX) !
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| | me saa dumb dumb-- dumped my brick/plate modified---oops
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wow do i feel like jar jar binks at the moment. i fell asleap last night with my brick/plate modified plano bin on my bed. this wasn't intentional as i kinda passed out but when i woke up i found it on the floor, DOH! luckly? it didin't end up (...) (18 years ago, 20-Mar-07, to lugnet.general, lugnet.storage)
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| | Speed Build Competition (and sorting & steam)
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Jon Rasmussen, who has been in PNLTC and its offspring clubs for about 10 years now and who is a very active builder in Wild West, among other themes, is still a lurker here on Lugnet. So I'm posting this stuff for him. :) Jon will be hosting the (...) (18 years ago, 16-Mar-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.people, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.build, lugnet.storage, lugnet.trains) !
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| | Sales at Menard's
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For those of you who live in a state with a Menard's store, they have the following sales through October 15: 18 drawer cabinet - $9 (regular $11) 4"X8" pocket stowaway, 6 compartment - $1 (regular $2) I know that a lot of people use the 18 drawer (...) (18 years ago, 8-Oct-06, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Moved back home and LSF Search
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(...) Gary....Gary..gary.....gh>...come to a meeting and you can meet your neighbors from MichLTC :-) Chris (...) (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Moved back home and LSF Search
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Steve, although I don't think we've ever met.... welcome home neighbor! Gary Istok St. Clair Shores (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Moved back home and LSF Search
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Hi all, My move to North Carolina last year was short lived. 18 months later I am back in Detroit where I belong and back at my previous employer. Things in North Carolina did not go as planned. The friend I went to help has worsening health (...) (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Ultimate Lego Transport/Storage Box
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(...) ...and after more than a year, so have I. The Office Depot by me finally had a few of these in stock (I grabbed two). They fit a grey baseplate wonderfully: (...) Cons: the price was $14 at the store, but at least the product still exists. (...) (18 years ago, 16-Aug-06, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Perfect sort of pieces for vacation
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(...) You can't take your whole collection, and if you did- why go on vacation? (18 years ago, 5-Aug-06, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Perfect sort of pieces for vacation
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Hi, I have lot of legos pieces (almost technic - about 10.000 items) an I have a major problem. When I am at home, it´s ok i have all my legos near me, but when I go travel for a weekend, for instance, obviosly I can´t take it all with me. So the (...) (18 years ago, 5-Aug-06, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Tape
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(...) Anna, I neglected to offer this solution at first, because any "liquid" cleaner could potentially ruin your box, but since you have gone the acetone route, which is fairly harsh, even when trying to be slow and careful... I would instead (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.storage)
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(...) Thanks for the tip - unfortunately the box is bigger than my freezer! at the moment i am trying to remove it using acetone (nail varnish remover). It is working but is very slow as i don't want it to soak into the box so i'm being very (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Tape
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(...) Freezing it may make it loose its stickiness, but you would have to keep the cardboard dry to stop it getting soggy when its defrosted. Danny (18 years ago, 26-Jul-06, to lugnet.storage)
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Hi there I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice on how to safely remove masking tape and packing tape from old lego boxes? I seem able to remove the tape without tearing but am left with a layer of extreamly sticky stuff - anyone got any (...) (18 years ago, 26-Jul-06, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Baby Food Containers
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Greetings, Earth Mortals! Have you seen these: (URL) ? Sorry that's the only picture I can find right away; I'd have posted my own pics, but our home computer system is not operating within normal parameters. For you new Parent-FOLs, Gerber has a (...) (18 years ago, 20-Jul-06, to lugnet.storage)
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| | Lego domain photo documentation
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So this weekend I went through a flurry of cleaning in my Lego domain, the result of which is that it's finally clean enough to show. I've been meaning for a while to document the extent of my sorting system, so people can see how a collection of (...) (19 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: Do You Sort on Vacation?
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Doh! I wish you would have told me then! Odds are they just pitched the tubs, and I could have packed at least some of them in my car. The new tubs suck, as the lids don't clip on very securely, and the studs sticking up take up a bit too much space (...) (19 years ago, 20-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.storage)
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| | Re: Do You Sort on Vacation?
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(...) <sigh> I remember when the GMLTC displayed at the Kidvention in LLC way back in '99. I bought 40 tubs from the BIG store. Gave the tubs to some MCs [1] and packed the rest into a rather large box-- thanks to the light-traveling Abner Finley (...) (19 years ago, 19-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: Do You Sort on Vacation?
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I usually have to sort Lego that I've bought while in Orlando just so I can fit it in the car ;-) Though since Bley, the amount of Lego compared to other things bought on vacation pales to the past. Gone are the days of heading home with 50 tubs (...) (19 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.storage)
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(...) We flew Northwest; the baggage weight limit is 50 pounds each. (...) Well, in my home, having 10,000s of UNSORTED LEGO in the basement is grounds as well.... :-) JOHN (19 years ago, 17-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.storage, FTX)
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(...) 50 pounds? The airlines didn't charge you extra to ship? Or did you drive? I think in some states, sorting Lego on vacation is grounds for divorce... :) --Mike. (19 years ago, 17-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.storage, FTX)
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(...) No, I would have the trays they are to be sorted into with me. Gahd but I'm so sick of sorting. I've devoted scores of hours just trying to sort out about 27 gallons. Partly because I have to juggle stack on trays and such when one category or (...) (19 years ago, 15-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.storage, FTX)
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I'm often forced to sort just to compact the Lego even further than just pulling bags out of tubs/boxes, but that's Lego bought on the vacations. Though since the Bley change, I don't buy anywhere near as much. Now I usually have to compact it to (...) (19 years ago, 14-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.storage)
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| | Do You Sort on Vacation?
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(URL) We do!> If you have a large LEGO collection like we do, and if you like to build A LOT but not clean up after so much (like we do), then you are probably like us in that you have A LOT of unsorted bricks around (like we do). And who has the (...) (19 years ago, 14-Apr-06, to lugnet.general, lugnet.people, lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Re: I need advice on how to transport models to a Con?
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(...) If you're traveling by car, I suggest lots of styrofoam peanuts and large plastic bins. I moved (URL) castle> to Brickfest '05 using that method, which you can see here: (URL) However, if you're traveling by plane, that's a different matter. I (...) (19 years ago, 26-Feb-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.storage, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: I need advice on how to transport models to a Con?
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(...) Well here's my usual plan of attack remove everything that is held on by only 1 or 2 studs. Things like tables and antennas come to mind. The next thing you'll need to do is add some basic bricks in or around the model to make it more stable. (...) (19 years ago, 26-Feb-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.storage)
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| | I need advice on how to transport models to a Con?
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I've got several Moonbases (mostly giant endcaps) and many ships and rovers that I'm taking to a sci-fi con. I need serious, and immediate advice on how to move these safely and easily. "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope." Thanks, Aaron (19 years ago, 26-Feb-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.storage, lugnet.trains)
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| | Matt's Mushroom Bins for Parts Storage
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Annoucing Matt's Mushroom Bins (3 URLs) Have you ever wanted a better way to sort or store your Lego? I have found a way, and if you were lucky enough to be at NWBrickCon the last couple of years you have probably seen it. Now the rest of you can! I (...) (19 years ago, 25-Feb-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.brickshops, lugnet.storage, FTX) !
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| | Re: LEGO brickpedia options
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I tried using partscatalog to make labels, it can be done, but it is still all a bit manual for my liking. I think it would be good to think of a way to link up with a Peeron set/parts list, and build labels based upon those. I am not sure I have a (...) (19 years ago, 11-Dec-05, to lugnet.storage)
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