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(...) You are right, the IHOP rocked, but I still giggle when I cut my pancakes. Of course, I blame Todd, wink! (...) Well I'm not hip enough to be "Jones'n" for anything, but I am really starting to look forward to it. (...) Awww, I wish you could (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Since bars close WAYYYYYY to early in DC, better picture an IHOB with a bunch of AFOL's (Insider joke :D ) (...) Well I was there last year but won't be able to go this year which in some ways really saddens me (apart from Brickfest though (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Yes, I agree. It would be great to see it in the brick. (...) Also of note is the fact that there are at least 2 variations of the tune - the commonly known version, which Olympics watchers probably heard a few times, and the one I prefer, (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) Hi Anita, Thanks for the comment. I was thinking about continuing the song, or at least the fun bits. Depends on my inspiration levels. This one grew out of a desire to build some Australian trees. As to the words: I think you'll find the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Very cool idea for a vignette and well carried out. It expresses the feeling and atmosphere of the song really well, the beginning is peaceful and this is really well reflected in your vignette. I would love to see a series of vignettes for (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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Hi all, Here is my first attempt at a vignette. It is a recreation of the first two lines of the famous Australian (URL) Waltzing Matilda by Banjo Patterson. For those who don't know: a swagman is a sort of rural itinerant and a billabong is a (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.loc.au, FTX)
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(...) Realistically, what kid doesn't have internet access but his grandma does? I agree that not having printed instructions in a 2000-piece set is lame, but I don't think the concern above is too likely. Best, Joe (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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We have some fun events planned for BrickFest... Free Build competitions, Time Build, Where's "Waldo", and of course, everyone's favourite... - Dirty Brickster - Want to join the fun??? To participate in this game you need to bring along an LEGO (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | The Brick Testament: Jephthah!
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(URL) The Brick Testament> website has been updated today with four new stories from the Biblical book of (URL) Judges>, relating the tale of Israel's eighth judge, Jephthah: (2 URLs) Refuses to Save Israel> (2 URLs) of the Ammonites> (2 URLs) Kills (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX) !!
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(...) Huh, okay. I'll try another 'puter. (...) Oohhhh! Yeah, [rolling eyes] it's all no-worry till that -stampeed- over the limited qty of secret mo[doh! must. keep. secret.] ;-) I guess I was thinking of the building's fire codes and required (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Gary, My 0.02 cents Like cars in the US the model year starts in Sept. Oct. of the previous year So I think that is appropriate for Lego sets. Base the year on the catalog year. Of course the history of when Lego pieces/parts/sets were first (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) This one: (URL) was working on an update but he's on vacation right now. I don't want to sent any time table but rest assured it is being addressed. -Orion (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) I'm not having that problem but I'll look into it. (...) legal. I'm not to worried about that. Our main meeting room had a maximum capacity of 350. However some of that room will be used for the First LEGO league and Mindstorms event. So (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Well I would like to lend my voice to this. I find lugnet a great resource, and I am happy to promote, or link to it from orionrobots.co.uk. I use lugnet pretty much every day, or at least read the feeds to my mailbox from it. I support you (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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The Mini-MTT (4491) hit 50% off at one store, so I bought a pile. I was surprised to discover a 4490 inside one of them! This is like opening up an oyster to find a slightly unexpected pearl. Though they are more like clams. -Erik (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.market.shopping)
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I can't seem to get the list to go beyond a certain length (like, 'M'). Are others experiencing this? (URL) I see we're up to 236 sign-ups. There must be a legal cap to how many may attend. I'm curious, what that number is. btw, what's the highest (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) The First Joe Vig contest has officially closed, and the Curators of .vignette would like to thank everyone who entered. We have seen some amazing entries, and are especially glad that we will award the prizes!! Judging will commence shortly, (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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| | Re: I've got what Iain Hendry's got, was Re: Swan Firmware
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(...) Hi John I've fixed the problem. I tracked it down by commenting out parts of my program. Luckily I started on the function containing the problem So I found it very quickly. Solving the problem took longer though. As you can see below I've (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.nqc)
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Hello everyone Some of you may remember that ParLUGment held a "secret Santa" gift exchange back in December of 2004. Everyone seemed to have a good time, so we decided to do it again. Being too impatient to wait 12 months, we came up with the idea (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.town) !
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(...) Wow, SCLTC, looking good already, you guys made amazing progress... looking forward to todays update. Janey "Red Brick" (21 years ago, 16-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains.org.scltc, FTX)
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