"Frank F. Matthews" wrote in message
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> BK wrote:
> > Hi,
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> > I'm sure this has all been asked before, but my Newsgroup subscription
> > through Netscape only downloaded 3486 messages, going back only to
> > February 2005>
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> > So, the first (dumb) question is can I access older messages, or are
> > they deleted from the server?
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> Different servers will retain messages for differing lengths of time.
> Yours is pretty typical. Most messages are archived on google.
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> > The other questions relate to shopping. We are spending a week in San
> > Francisco next month. Where should we go for Outlet shopping, and for
> > dress fabrics? We will be using public transport or (if I'm brave
> > enough) cabs, so we need close to the city.
The most amazing fabric store is Britex fabrics. I believe it is still near
Union Square, but has moved from it's Maiden Lane location to 146 Geary
Street(Between Stockton and Grant Streets).
I'm sure others have all sorts of advice for Outlet shopping.
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> > Thanks,
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> > BK
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