 | | MonLUG and ParLUGment hold their first joint Train Show!
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Un message français suit. A french message follows. Hello to all, I'm proud to announce MonLUG's second and ParLUGment's first joint participation in a Montreal Area train show. It will be held at Georges-Vanier High School in Laval (just north of (...) (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.loc.ca.qc, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains) !
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| | Re: 3409 Championship Challenge clearout at WalMart for $24.97CAD
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Yep, saw these in Ottawa as well tonight at the Place D'Orleans mall. Had a whole bunch of them. Also, the local Winners now has the TimeCruisers set 6495 for $9.99. Cheers, Kevin (...) (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: 3409 Championship Challenge clearout at WalMart for $24.97CAD
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(...) Ohhh Yeah....sweat deal!!!! I think this is within most of the Walmarts here in Ontario, haven't tried looking at the other Walmarts to see what they had or if they had the set for that price.... ...and at that price, it makes collecting it (...) (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | 3409 Championship Challenge clearout at WalMart for $24.97CAD
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Brantford WalMart has quite a few of these puppies - maybe 15. I picked up two and may go back for more. Peter (23 years ago, 10-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | "Hurray for Lego" in the Fundy Geological Museum in Parrsboro
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Hello everyone, TOMORROW-TOMORROW I just want to inform you all that there will be a "Hurray for Lego" again in the Fundy Geological Museum in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia this year during the March Break. (URL) really want to meet all of you there and (...) (23 years ago, 9-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Lego contest at Aviation Museum
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(...) Jude :-( (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Lego contest at Aviation Museum
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Hi everybody. The Aviation Museum is holding a Lego contest as part of their march break activities. Unfortunately, it's only for kids 5 to 14 years old. 11th Annual LEGO Contest Attention all children 5 to 14 years old—don’t forget to bring in your (...) (23 years ago, 8-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Any Canadians going to Legoland California Mar 9-12 ??
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Any Canadians going to Legoland California Mar 9-12 ?? Anyone I know going down? -- spam guard in effect remove MERCIAL from comMERCIAL to reply i_am_magundy@yahoo.comMERCIAL (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.legoland, lugnet.legoland.california)
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| | What else isn't in the Canadian Catalogue?
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Greetings, I was getting an order ready for S@H (the exchange rate on CND$ changes on March 15th) and was wondering if there are any new sets not in our catalogue (other than I've listed below) that I don't know about. My computer/modem is too (...) (23 years ago, 4-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Ultimate Lego book at Winners
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I was in a Winners store on Saturday and was surprised to see they have the Ultimate Lego Book on the shelf. The Biggest surprise was the price. Only $5.99!!!! That seems like a heck of a deal considering it originally sold for around $30 (The books (...) (23 years ago, 3-Mar-02, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | New Alpha Team Set - Ogel Mutant Ray 4788
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See box shots at: (URL) at TOYS R US in Coquitlam BC Canada $14.99 Cdn No Stranger to Danger Dark Knight (23 years ago, 2-Mar-02, to lugnet.year.2002, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Bohrok VA now available in Vancouver
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(...) Oddly enough, I found them at a Fortinos (a big grocery store) in Toronto. ("Let's check the list... bread, milk, cheese, LEGO...") (23 years ago, 1-Mar-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.year.2002)
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| | Bohrok VA now available in Vancouver
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Bohrok VA now available in Vancouver Canada Safeway at Lougheed Mall has the Bohrok VA for $4.99 Cdn each. All 6 are available. No Stranger to Danger Dark Knight (23 years ago, 28-Feb-02, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.year.2002)
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| | Re: I Joined the Navy...
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(...) Hey, lol, I just joined the USMC (Thats United State Marine Corps) yesterday, Feb 23rd! I leave for Boot Camp September 10th... I guess I'll make up during the summer to get on that list again! Josh (23 years ago, 24-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.trains)
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| | I Joined the Navy...
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To see the world...what did I see? I saw the Sea... I've got my posting msg finally, am going to HMCS Protecteur. For information purposes, I am going to be leaving here mid may for 7-9 months. My computer access will be strictly limited for that (...) (23 years ago, 23-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: Model train show
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Thanks for John and Adam for your comments. Again, we sincerely hope that lego play area will be available next year in Calgary. If NALUG can be there also, displaying those wonderful trains and bridges and buildings again , that would be a great (...) (23 years ago, 22-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab)
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| | Re: Model train show
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(...) Correct. The play area Lego donated to NALUG first appeared at Supertrain 2001, and then at GETS 2001. It is still available for play areas at future train shows. (...) As many as we can. Most NALUG members had other commitments and the (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab)
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| | Re: Model train show
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Alright, I will address each question in turn: (...) I did not intend to imply that you were accusing NALUG of anything, I was curious because of the interactions between NALUG and Supertrain organizers, that the Supertrain people were clear that (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab)
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| | Re: Model train show
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We weren't sure what you mean by your opening comments. In all fairness, we do not mean to be negative in accusing Edmonton group. But we just want to find out why. And more importantly, how can we make the lego available next year in the train show (...) (23 years ago, 21-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab)
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| | Re: Model train show
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I'm really interested in who you that the Edmonton group "will not part with them" because that is not the case. There was a lengthy discussion within NALUG and with the organizers of Supertrain about the involvment of NALUG. Long story short, it (...) (23 years ago, 20-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab)
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| | Re: Model train show
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(...) nice...got any pictures to post about your involvement? those would be nice. Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab)
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| | Model train show
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We were in the Calgary super model train show today and was glad to see two families put up lego trains in the show. In fact, one family ,Shawn Nilles(?) won the runner up display for the train show. Although the lego trains lack creativity, ie , (...) (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.ab)
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| | Re: off topic "The simpsons"
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(...) Yah, you're rigth on that, the simpson are good at laghfing at every one ;-) Martin (...) (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: off topic "The simpsons"
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(...) They do that to pretty much everyone, Americans included. (...) They obviously didn't spend any time in Hamilton or Windsor. ;) Toronto does, however, have the friendliest heroin addicts on Earth! (They give excellent directions to visitors.) (...) (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: off topic "The simpsons"
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"Martin Legault" <mlegault@nortelnetworks.com> wrote in message news:GrpG68.6sF@lugnet.com... (...) well (...) Wouldn't it have been hilarious if they went on the Metro/STM and they heard the fantasy tone (_-' noise) and then Marge would smile and (...) (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: off topic "The simpsons"
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(...) Stupid Global!!! Jude (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: off topic "The simpsons"
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(...) Well after all they did went to Toronto, but as usual they depict us as, well ... but after all they reconize that Canada and Toronto in particular is a lot cleaner that some US city. Martin (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: off topic "The simpsons"
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"Martin Legault" <mlegault@nortelnetworks.com> wrote in message news:GrpFsu.5rC@lugnet.com... (...) not (...) go (...) No, it's okay - looks like you were right, but they blasted this as like a little subplot in the last SIX MINUTES of the show????? (...) (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: off topic "The simpsons"
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(...) Look like I was mislead, or there is 2 version 1 US and 1 canadian, I hope not I heard on the TV last week when I was in Iowa that they where supposed to go in Toronto or it sounded like that, I wasn't directly on front of the TV, sorry to (...) (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: off topic "The simpsons"
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"Richard Noeckel" <Shroud_of_kung_fu@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GrpDFt.n36@lugnet.com... (...) and (...) Are you guys sure this is the Canada episode? I'm showing them having just left a fair...? With very expensive looking bumper cars?? (...) (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Re: off topic "The simpsons"
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(...) Thanx!!! =) --==Richard==-- (23 years ago, 18-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | [rtlToronto] rtlToronto10 a week away
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rtlToronto10: Project X Lego Robotics Event Saturday, February 23rd, 2002 10AM Competitors / 1PM Audience Lillian H Smith Branch, Toronto Public Library 239 College Street, Toronto (W of St George, E of Spadina) Hi folks, We're little more than a (...) (23 years ago, 15-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.on) !
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| | Viclug Meeting
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It's agreed- meeting on Sat, 16 Feb 2PM-until we leave at a downtown Victoria location (1). If you are interested, drop me a line at the above Email address prior to Friday evening local, or phone me at (local long distance) 250-646-2514. James (...) (23 years ago, 12-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | Re: "Canadians. With guns. And a warship. What is this world coming to?"
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(...) I think the word salmon jumped to mind immediately, but in fact, it was turbot, though the country was Spain... ...but we didn't deploy a CPF/Halifax class, though: (URL) (23 years ago, 10-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: "Canadians. With guns. And a warship. What is this world coming to?"
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(...) ROSCO (23 years ago, 9-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: "Canadians. With guns. And a warship. What is this world coming to?"
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(...) Well, Spain *does* have warships. They even have an Aircraft Carrier! Honest! (...) Dunno about them, but cod fishers are known to have almost started wars both in Newfoundland and in Iceland. You should know... ;-) Pedro (23 years ago, 9-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: "Canadians. With guns. And a warship. What is this world coming to?"
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(...) Or codfish poachers from Europe in general... ;-) Pedro (who loves norwegian codfish for dinner) (23 years ago, 9-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: "Canadians. With guns. And a warship. What is this world coming to?"
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(...) ...which points to a far greater improbability than Canadian warships (which are actually not that uncommon historically)--*Spanish* warships. Not bloody likely! (Also: Are salmon poachers really that well-armed?) LFB (23 years ago, 9-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: "Canadians. With guns. And a warship. What is this world coming to?"
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(...) Not only that, but inaccurate. We do have 4 FFG's serving with OP Apollo (Vancouver is not in the gulf...she is with the John C Stennis CVBG). However, there is also a DDG and a AOR from Canada in the gulf right now as well (6 ships total). (...) (23 years ago, 9-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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| | Re: "Canadians. With guns. And a warship. What is this world coming to?"
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(...) most advanced frigate types in the world. We primarily use them to shoot salmon poachers from Spain though. Calum (23 years ago, 9-Feb-02, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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