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(...) Well the obvious comment is that it looks a lot like Lenny's EB ship. I think it looks like you have a decent start to a ship, but the large expanses of plain flat panels just looks a bit unfinished. Try adding some slopes on the sides that (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | IRONCLAD Space Frigate 34
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Hey all! I just got done taking pictures and uploading them on Brickshelf of my new space MOC, IRONCLAD Space Frigate. Some of you may be wondering what I mean by IRONCLAD. Well, after coming back from BF04 I was inspired to make my own space theme. (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: ldraw programs for PDAs? (was MLCAD for PALM)
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(...) I seem to remember James Jessiman used to run LDraw/LEdit on his old laptop. Or at least, he intended them to runnable on such a system. Wouldn't a CGA/EGA laptop be morally equivalent to a Pocket PC? Of course, what's the chance that (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: ldraw programs for PDAs? (was MLCAD for PALM)
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Hi all, Any chance to bring this topic back to attention? Would it be possible to make an LDraw VIEWER for Pocket PC (Windows Mobile, CE or other portable systems). You could indeed put the parts on a memory card and view any LDraw model (as long as (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Weekly Update of New AuctionBrick Listings - 12/2/04
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This is weekly update of new items listed at (URL) as of Thu Dec 02, 10:26 AM PST. To bid, review details of any item listed or to register go to (URL). There are over 1000 items currently listed at (URL). (2 URLs) 3308 World Cup Small Tribune from (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.market.auction, FTX)
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| | Re: New British Class 50 'Hoover' in Large-Logo Blue Livery
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(...) <snip> Very nice, Mark. Big! :-d~~ I have a question about the scale. It appears to be 8 wide, which would imply to me to be more like 6.4mm:1ft. Are you going solely by track gauge for scaling, or width of the loco? I would guess that that (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Space Wheels Contest - Closed
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(...) Oh, jeez. Are you gonna enter this in the hover thing contest too? It looks like it might be over the length limit for single-man... you could claim that some of the crew is missing too... -- Tony Hafner www.hafhead.com (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | New British Class 50 'Hoover' in Large-Logo Blue Livery
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Here's a new British loco in 8mm:1ft scale. It is 50033 "Glorious" in memory of the real engine of that name being shut up in Swindon (UK) STEAM museum, fully serviceable but unable to run - what a shame! Still, you can go and see it without finding (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.loc.uk, FTX) !
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| | Re: what a GLORIOUS DAY!!!
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(...) Just the knowledge, master Yoda. As my 9 year old would say... sweet... -Rob A> (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Two lunatic SpaceWheels entries
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(...) This thing is beautiful. Greebling to this extent isn't something I've seen from you before. On the other hand, going to extremes is kind of up your alley, and this thing is all greebles. (...) Yeah, this looks like Ley's work. It's cute, and (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: what a GLORIOUS DAY!!!
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(...) What's stopping you? (URL) Dan Boger dan@peeron.com (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Have you tried the Peeron Lugnet feeds? (URL) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Fw: What is the Best Starter Train Set? LEGO 65537
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(...) I heard a rumor at a train show that TLC had a manufacturing problem and won't have more than a few thousand available to retailers until after Christmas. (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: what a GLORIOUS DAY!!!
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(...) Busted... Hey...I don't READ boingboing, it just gets sucked into my RSS feed aggregator, and the headlines just ticker tape by... If only I could get lugnet the same way :( -Rob A> (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: what a GLORIOUS DAY!!!
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) When Cameron came to Egypts land.... Let My Cameron Gooo...ooo..... 20 bucks says Cameron's sitting in his car right now debating whether he's going to show or not... *snif* He'll keep (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: what a GLORIOUS DAY!!!
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(...) fun no. WAY cheaper than lawyers - YES! (...) um, ya. worded letters. right. Dave, if you want HURT the man, you gots to do what I DO!!! use every loop hole to NOT pay tax. LIKE when ordering at McDonalds. keep your food order LESS than 4.00 (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Errors while installing brickOS 0.2.6.10
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Hi, I am a newbie. I have encountered some errors while installing brickOS 0.2.6.10. (URL) anyone encounter the same problems before? 1. When I just start cygwin, it gives me an error message like this: This application program can not be executed (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.cybermaster, lugnet.robotics.edu, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.rcx.legos, lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: what a GLORIOUS DAY!!!
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(...) I could but where would the fun be in that. Da man is going to pay dearly for crossing me. I'm not talking bambooo splints under the fingernails or anything, but I have my ways, which usually involve worded letters and such... The thing is, of (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | what a GLORIOUS DAY!!!
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:) Yep. people are posting on RTL! Pyroguys business is doing well. I'm eating a VERY SPICY rice that is making my eyes water (and I'm loving it) YEP! the world is good. Chris. dave - you fite the man. you just might win. OR you can just buy a (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Set Lego Education
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Per chi non li conoscesse, la Lego ha una divisione (Lego Education, precedentemente nota come Pitsco o Dacta) che produce alcuni set dedicati al mondo scolastico. La maggior parte di questi set sono di chiara derivazione Technic e Mindstorms; ci (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: My second part: Fabuland Window part, 3 windows on top
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(...) Yes, that's the thing that caused errors, so I had to correct them. The other adjustments I made was, was to remove some multiple spaces. I guess they were put there to create an even table with straght columns (alternatively just the way (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | So cool lego bots at berkley
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Makes me wish I was back in school... Just saw (URL) The light seeking/obstacle detection video is so cool...especially when they have a half dozen on the course at one time. I'd love to see this as a mini-event at one of the RTLs. -Rob A> c'mon (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: LEGODirect - torneo AFOL LEGO Mindstorms
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Ciao a tutti "Willy Tschager" <willy.tschager@tin.it> ha scritto nel messaggio news:I8298p.t53@lugnet.com... (...) In lugnet.robotics viene detto esplicitamente che il regolamento si riassume in: 1) 3+2 ore per costruire un robot col solo RIS e (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Updating Page (was :Space Wheels Contest - Closed)
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Hello All, Many thanks to all the contributors! A little behind on the page updates, but I will be doing them today based on the submissions by email. Cheers, -Gil (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: LDraw on G4TechTV Screen Savers
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(...) Say hi to Leo Leport. Screen savers is a pretty cool show. I've watched when I could since the old ZDTV / TechTV days. Recently I've noticed a lot of changes with hosts. The format always seems inviting to guests. Should be great fun. (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Space Wheels Contest - Closed
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(...) Some of the wheels are missing from it. As you might tell from the folder label, this was taken at NWBrickCon and yes, the ramp is part of the race that was coordinated there by Dan Sabath. hilariously great fun even if none of our stuff came (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: problem: only one part visible
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(...) MLCad (windows version) and: Is there a way to grap a corner, and turn/pull a brick a bit? S (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Article at About.com: "Before You Buy LEGO Toys"
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"Before You Buy LEGO Toys" (URL) Wow! A clear, concise, pro-Lego article that: 1) Doesn't use the term legos 2) Describes the age suitability of Duplu vs. Lego 3) Touches on the broad product line, from the various gender targeted lines to non-brick (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | when is the .space computer of the month going to be updated?
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when is the .space computer of the month going to be updated? (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | [FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group] Les nouveautés mercredi 1er décembre 2004
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Bonjour Voici la lettre d'information du site "FreeLUG : French Enthusiast LEGO(c) User Group" ((URL) lettre recense les articles et les brèves publiés depuis 1 jours. Nouvelles brèves ---...--- * FreeLUG Mag numéro 15 & 16 * - 1er décembre 2004 Du (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.fr.freelug)
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| | Re: Space Wheels Contest - Closed
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(URL) (...) Hi Larry, Let me guess- youve been sliding all those vehicles down the ramp, haven't you? The orange thing isn't bad, if you lose the wheels, it'll make a nifty little jet boat/hoverspeeder/sp...n-think-of Samarth (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Set 4709 Castello di Hogwarts
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(...) Ciao Giuliano (non ti preoccupare, non mi sono dimenticato dei tuoi lotti, sono solo incasinatissimo...), ti consiglio vivamente di prenderli tutti... (in particolare uno per me :-P) Ciao Gianluca (oggi o domani ti lascio il mio tel per email (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug.market)
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| | Re: problem: only one part visible
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(...) Hmm it could sound like you're using LDD with those problems, but it's hard to give relevant advice if you don't tell us what program you use... -NB (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Set 4709 Castello di Hogwarts
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Rispondo alla domanda 2 si è un buon prezzo se ti interessano i set della serie o simili il prezzo pieno quando era appena uscito nei super era di 119 euro.... vedi tu (io ne ho tre due dei quali pagati quel prezzo) ciao Gaetano "Giuliano" (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug.market)
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| | Re: what is the best starter train set?
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(...) I think you are probably right, especially with regards to track. I f you start off with new dark grey track you can buy it all cheap from those AFOLs with large collections who hate it!. Plus it should (hopefully) be avaialble new for a a (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: My second part: Fabuland Window part, 3 windows on top
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(...) <SKIP DAT file> Dear Tore, Thanks for the revision and the correction of this part. Could you tell me what mistakes I made in the previous version, so that I can avoid making the same mistakes with other parts again. I've tried to compare your (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: ultime considerazioni
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Ciao Luca, è un po' di post che mi trattengo; tendo a scivolare molto facilmente in sbrodolate polemiche - di solito non resisto ai "troll". Ma ora, dopo aver tentato in vano un contegno che mi sembrava opportuno, vorrei dire che: 1) (...) Questo è (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | problem: only one part visible
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Hi! My problem is, that when I move some partys by hand, it hides most of the other bricks, which makes it hard to locate them. Why is this? I still have huge problems with rotating parts in odd angles, it there a way, to set a "direct" angle? E.g. (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Cornered roofs
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(...) Wasn't a railway water tower, but I've done a couple of roofs like this. First one was a seven sided building (based on an actual seven sided bank in Halifax). (URL) Uses 8x4 wings. Next was an octagonal barn (place to hide the code pilot (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | Set 4709 Castello di Hogwarts
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Salve a tutti, questo set: (URL) è in vendita all'ipercoop di Biella per circa 50,00 euro. Ce ne sono ancora tre. Domanda uno. a chi interessa? Domanda due: sono parzialmente interessato, secondo voi è una buona occasione? Grazie Giuliano Beduglio (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug.market)
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| | Re: what is the best starter train set?
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(...) Precious Princess Palace on bricklink had a slew of them all for $80 so they are still around. Good to know about the gray. Luckily my dark ages pretty much started in the early/mid 90's so I missed most of the color additions and when I did (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Color change: **CEO Draft Letter**
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(...) Your comments above are excellent. Short, concise, and sums it up. I like 4 through 6 the best. #3 is probably the least convincing statement of the 6 IMO, but is still true. If we wrap it around why "Lego should care" about AFOL (some (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Space Wheels Entry: Nezumi attack vehicle
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(URL) I hope I didn't miss the deadline for the Space Wheels contest (I sent the e-mail a little over 20 minutes ago). Anyways, I don't remember where I saw it, but the wheel design was actually inspired by an image showing how the 8x8 radar dishes (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle.ninja, lugnet.build, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.us.michlug, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego clone from China?
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(...) "Enlighten" brand... I think thats the same brand name that TLC just crushed a bunch of in Finland (on the way to Russia). Looks a bit like someone took a real LEGO box, scanned the artwork, changed the company logo and put a new number on it. (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: LDraw on G4TechTV Screen Savers
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(...) Mm, love my TiVo. High resolution, next-generation Tim. Set phasers on "sweat," Mr. Chekhov! (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: GMLTC at Jackson St. Roundhouse, St. Paul, Dec. 4 and 11
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I should have also mentioned that we especially invite other AFOLs to come hang out with us at the display. The GMLTC could use some more active members and this is an ideal place to meet us and see if you might be interested in becoming involved in (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.org.us.tclug)
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| | Lego clone from China?
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While looking on ebay today, I saw several Lego sets, that upon closer inspection it is actually from a Chinese company. Here is are some sample links: (URL) am intrigued by these sets since they look exactly like official Lego sets but they have no (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: MUNE Buggy
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In lugnet.space, Doug Foreman wrote: snip (...) Actually, we drove from Tycho right over the Sea of Tranquility and ended up in the Lake of Dreams. Glad you liked it! "Big Daddy" Nelson (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: MOC: Shuriken
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(...) Thanks! (...) Yeah, sort of like taking your little bot variety concept and shrinking it waaaaay down so my collection can handle it! snip (...) You know, I had ruled that out because I wouldn't have enough of the "stick" parts to do guns for (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: What sort of LEGO-related printed materials do you collect?
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(...) G'day, Well...I collect all sorts of Instructions and "FLUBBER" [1]. At present I have about a dozen folders full of instructions (heading for 1000 or so...I don't have all the sets myself, but I'm working on it.) including variations (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.books, lugnet.inst)
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| | Re: MUNE Buggy
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In lugnet.space, Jeff Szklennik wrote: snip (...) Glad you liked it! Thanks! "Big Daddy" Nelson (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: MUNE Buggy
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In lugnet.space, Ley Ward wrote: snip (...) Thanks, Prof! The camera actually has gold pieces, instead of chrome. (...) Street legal - No. Space legal - well, yeah, why not? But, they are just a deterrent. (...) Same to you, Daddy-O. The other (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Color change: Let's go straight to the CEO!
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(...) TLC is what it is today (for better and worse) by having more than just profit as a guiding principle. I am sure they made the change because they seriously believed it was an improvement, and I don't see how the change conflicts with their (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Non-LEGO Massive NR Star Wars Auction
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I still have some of my Star Wars LEGO, but my finances force me to auction off the remainder of my Star Wars collection. For those whom are interested... (URL) RC (URL) Figs SRC LUGNet #765 Bricksmith™ (URL) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Re: Test message and Question to those who know how to change locations...
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(...) Ditto, I am still listed as Michigan, despite my RI residency! :) -Alfred (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.people)
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| | ILTCO to display at the NMRA 2005 National Train Show
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This is huge news (that Michel and William and I have been privy to for some time) that we can finally share with you - if you haven't already read it on LUGNet. The layout will be the biggest at the NMRA show - even bigger than Supertrain2001! The (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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| | Re: LDraw on G4TechTV Screen Savers
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Hope someone can tape this and post an mpg!! Corey (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Color change: **CEO Draft Letter**
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(...) Leave the parent and kid letters up to the parents and kids. (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Final draft of the letter?
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David, I think that's great. Its honest, heartfelt and doesn't try to stretch the facts. There is nothing in there that the reader could argue with and its not whiny. It also has a "call to action". You may also want to refer to my other post to add (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.color, FTX)
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| | Re: Seeing a tree instead of the forest...
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(...) i would find an ldraw file usefull as well. i have a nice larger pine tree design made from 2 christmas kits that i made insturctions for but not all trees are pine's. a few oaks and other trees would be a welcome addition to my layout. (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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| | Re: MUNE Buggy
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(...) Nice pic! That wasn't my source of inspiration, but that's exactly the kind of 'Showcar' look I was going for. Thanks! "Big Daddy" Nelson (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | PART LIST 1-999 Rev 00001
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Please copy, make fills, and update rev number! If you want to discuss one or more entries, please change subject line nn% = work progress PT = submitted AS NEW PART, not just updated to Parts Tracker yy-nn = Officialized at update... ***** PART (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: MUNE Buggy
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(...) I think "Scuz Fink" would be more on target for .space. ;-) Making the crater plate was easy and fun. Just put something round on a grey baseplate and build up around it. (URL) Yes, the dome was from set # 6774. Outta sight! Thanks for the (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Statue of Liberty #3450 Status
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(...) Yah, I saw that 'Limited Quantities' in a recent catalog and was hoping to grab a few more (love that color!) after the holidays. They were showing as sold out on NA S@H this past weekend though. Maybe the MOA has some...<sneaks off> I know I (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.lego)
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| | Re: MUNE Buggy
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(...) Hi Dave, That's one of my favourite parts. It's here on Peeron: (URL) Alpha team ATV> and (URL) also on Lugnet.> (URL) Here's the part itself.> As you can see there weren't as many opportunities to collect the dark ones. Alas, I fear that (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: BMW 2035: A Space Wheels Entry
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(...) Nice work Joseph. I like the low, wide look of this one. It's like the fenders have moved from the top to the sides. Clever choice for the wheels, too. I know you used an an axle, but they have that appearance of being able to rotate in any (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: MUNE Buggy
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(...) snip (...) Ed Roth meets Moonbase. It was bound to happen sooner or later. That's one smoove ride. Way to start by raising the bar. You gotta love white, chrome and trans blues. Nicely done Nelson. Keep building. I notice that those caught (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: MUNE Buggy
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Get down wit' yo Rat Fink, suped-up, badazz self! With the amount of space dust this baby'd kick up, he could lose the competition in a cloud of confusion! Studless, mmm...mmm! Excellent photography and that homemade crater plate brought a tear to (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Color change: **CEO Draft Letter**
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(...) Wow! That may not be the most eloquent, but it sure gets the point across. I'm tempted to change all instances of "AFOL" above to "me/I" and print that out and send it in! -Bryan (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | LLCA New Promo
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Hello All, For those who haven't already heard, these are at the park for 2004 limited edition promotional set. (URL) nice! a little unstable, but overall a great promo set. Regards T (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.promo)
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| | Re: Color change: **CEO Draft Letter**
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In lugnet.color, Mark Chan wrote: Be honest about what affects you and cut the stuff about kids. Kids don't care too much about colours, and even though I love Lego more than the average person, I can't conceive of using it to teach my daughter (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Color change: **CEO Draft Letter**
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(...) That's bringin' out the really big guns! ;] (...) When I said material, I was thinking more generically, to include not only the actual plastic material, but manufacturing process tweaks as well. I'm pretty sure the main material changed at (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Space Wheels Contest - Closed
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(...) Well normally, better late than never... in this case I think maybe better never than late... (URL) the orange vehicle in the middle. (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Color change: **CEO Draft Letter**
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(...) Yeah. If you try the AFOL approach, then you're into spending a lot of effort convincing people (who may already be convinced) that AFOLs matter, beforrrre you ever get to the colour issue. It's like tackling 2 challenges at once, and the (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Color change: **CEO Draft Letter**
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(...) First set to use dark grey (according to Peeron) is 590 Engine Co. #9 (1977): (URL) the Brickshelf scan, it does indeed look like they're dark grey. For brown, I see push-brooms in 1978: (URL) started showing up in "regular" pieces much later. (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Seeing a tree instead of the forest...
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(...) you're most welcome, I do apologize for not posting who the tree came from. I guess the second part of my post that I just realized was this - I'd like to populate my town with those trees, and if someone had already done the legwork and put (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Space Wheels Contest - Closed
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The Space Wheels Contest is now closed. Thanks to all that entered - it was good to see so many new .spacers entering [1]. There have been some fantastic entries, not to mention some innovative approaches to the subject. Well done to you all. The (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.contests, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: My second part: Fabuland Window part, 3 windows on top [DAT]
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(...) Here's my carefully corrected/revised version. 0 Fabuland Window part, 3 windows on top 0 Name: Unknown 0 Author: Sybrand Bonsma 0 Unofficial Element 2 24 1 21 -16 -1 21 -16 2 24 -1 21 -16 -1 24 -16 2 24 -1 24 -16 -32 24 -16 2 24 -32 24 -16 (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Color change: **CEO Draft Letter**
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(...) Really? What sets had the dark grey? And yeah, I forgot about the maxifig hair for brown (or minifig tools, etc.). I was thinking of largely common elements when I considered when a colour first "appeared". From my recollection neither dark (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.color, lugnet.lego, lugnet.general)
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(...) Wow, I'm honored. I still have the tree you referenced built, and if you'd like I can create it in LDraw and post it, so you can look at it closer. I've also got a better camera now that I can take larger and clearer pictures with. The key, I (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Holiday greeting card, 2004
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Here's a holiday card we knocked out this past week in order take advantage of the personalized card sale over at Shutterfly.com: (URL) After the positive reviews we got from recipients of (URL) last year's card>, we went for a goofier theme. The (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.fun.holiday, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
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| | Re: error in 3644.dat
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Aha! :) Thanks.....! (me so stupid) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Johnny Thunder and Blackheart's Gold (Update 12/1)
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Here is the next installment: (5 URLs) And the whole gallery when moderated: (URL) Hope you like it. Comments are welcome, Steve (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.adventurers)
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| | Re: error in 3644.dat
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(...) The slots are not in the center. 18mm from one side, 14.5mm from the other. (URL) should rotate around top-down axis (y?) Jindroush (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: ultime considerazioni
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(...) i modi di giocare sono tanti come le possibilità di mettere insieme i brick. credo comunque che le mie riproduzioni virtuali di mattoncini siano tanto fantasiose come una MOC, solo che non avrebbe senso portarli ad un LF xchè oltre al (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: *** LDView Version 3.0 Beta 1 Released ***
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(...) Just as a heads-up, I found the problem. It will be fixed in the next release. --Travis (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Re: Seeing a tree instead of the forest...
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(...) Hey Timothy, Trees are tough, but key is to get the trunk can branches done and then add the foliage. That said, it would be great to see sets on this. Usually 6X6 studs is a good trunk size, but don't worry it takes alot of building and (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.build)
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| | LEGODirect - torneo AFOL LEGO Mindstorms
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cari fratelli in abiesse, vi invio l'invito di jan al torneo AFOL LEGO Mindstorms. mi ha mandato l'invito la settimana scorsa e volevo tradurlo, ma attualmente non trovo il tempo a farlo. pertanto vi mando l'originale. w. Dear LEGO and Mindstorms (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | LEGODirect - Statua della libertà 3450
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cari fratelli in abiesse, kate dello s@h mi comunica che lo stock di Statue of Liberty #3450 sta per esaurirsi nel arco di 7-10 gg. è improbabile che il set sia riprodotto. chi è interessato ad ordinarlo ha l'ultima occassione a farlo. w. (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.it.itlug)
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| | Re: Motor Speed Control
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(...) That's the case too for Swan firmware with standard parameters. (...) And yes, power consumption is much higher using on break. I measured variation of RCX current with one motor, power level 3 (50% duty cycle). Idle RCX current (35mA) is (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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| | Re: Somebody say something about scoring
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(...) Heather, best wishes and get well soon... we need someone to control your husband, and I think you may be the only one on Earth <grin>... (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Like the new layout of the PT activity page
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(...) Yeah Steve, you rock! It would be awesome to hear about these changes since I'm not a regular PT visitor. Improvements are always cool to check out. -Tim (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: MUNE Buggy
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reminded me of the drag-u-la from the munsters (URL) steve (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Somebody say something...
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: <snip> I'll see your flu-like symtoms and trump it with the MTO... Yes, the saga of the Dodge pickup continues... On this very day--around noon to be precise, I found out that my truck has been (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Mmmmmmm Flanels
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So we (well Jen actually) broke out the flanels last night, and I have to say I had an amazing nights sleep. Thanks Jen! You Rock!! Jeff VW (Very Witty) Loving the Jen, oh and the flanels too! (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: That doesn't totally seem right.
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(...) The datalog was 27 but is now 100 (I was pushed for time earlier). (...) That's exactly what happens now. (...) I can now see that the zero's fade over time. Here's the latest results. Variable 4: 1 Variable 4: 5 Variable 4: 0 Variable 4: 4 (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Somebody say something about scoring
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(...) Well, yes. For ME that's true. But how are you going to figure out who finished second? :) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Somebody say something about scoring
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(...) Wow I've gone from verbose to terse in less then an hour. I must have the flu. Derek (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Somebody say something about scoring
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(...) Your a winner just for showing up. Derek (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Somebody say something about scoring
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(...) My wife has the flu. I'm just bored. What the final scoring system to be used for rtl18? (*the 15th such event) Not that I really give a (21 years ago, 1-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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