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(...) I have heard of people running linux on tired iron like this (there's even a linux on a floppy distribution, I hear, that's already set up to do this) and using the box as a firewall/dhcp server between the outside world and the rest of your (...) (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) This reminds me of when as a student I went on a work experience assignment with a computer company and my home computer was more powerful than anything they had. They then bought a 486 33mhz server. I wondered at the time if it was just so (...) (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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I got this 486 - 33Mhz with 8Mb RAM that taking up too much space and all I can think of using it for is a boat anchor and forgetting to put a rope on it. So if anyone can think of a use for it, or would like to have it, let me know. You have until (...) (21 years ago, 1-Sep-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I wasn't really thinking of the decals (there are other issues with those) so much as just the name of the set itself. You said the key word in your last sentence... 'Apollo'. This is really an Apollo mission set. The Saturn V is just once (...) (21 years ago, 31-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Allan, I didn't find that as odd as the extra decals left over after assembly. I checked the instructions and they don't show placement of five decals - 3 NASA logos and 2 US flags, but some pictures in among the literature show the NASA (...) (21 years ago, 31-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Well I went over to the Walmart and discovered a nearly empty Lego shelf! So I headed over to the clearance aisle just to see where all the sets had gone (hoping they were there), but no Lego there either. In typical Walmart fashion I then (...) (21 years ago, 31-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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....speaking of Sears, I was going to mail off a package at the post office at my local shopping mall, I decided to check out Sears. I seen they had a 75% off clearance sale (on Starwars sets). I got over $60 worth of LEGO for $15. I thought that (...) (21 years ago, 31-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Which was my point exactly. :) The name they went with is only partly accurate to describe what's in the box. Which might be o.k. if this wasn't a smart and sophisticated company, putting out a line of their products in association with (...) (21 years ago, 30-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Cool. I'll have to look around. (...) I guess they called it that because of the thrusters. They were Saturn V rockets (bottom 3 stages). I think it should have been called the Apollo Project, because it had the Saturn V rocket, the (...) (21 years ago, 30-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I got mine at a Wal-mart in London, ON. Also $19.86. I still am wondering about the name of the set itself though... does anyone else find it odd? :) Allan B. (21 years ago, 30-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I hope my local Walmart gets those in stock soon. I will look today. Peter (21 years ago, 30-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Help needed from bi-lingual Canadian
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Hi, I am looking for someone who can translate some text from English to French for me. It will be about 3 words and sentences. You'll get credits on a poster that will be downloaded world wide!!! Get famous!!!! I you want to help me out, please (...) (21 years ago, 28-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Gail Meagher <685721@ican.net> wrote in news:3F4C1899.D6CAF9...@ican.net: (...) Hmmm, I bought the Saturn V set last week for $19.86 at Walmart. I think I'd want to compare some other prices, before rushing down to Sears. (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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The Sears Wishbook arrived on my doorstep this evening. As usual, there is a deal where you can save money if you order on your Sears card before October 4. 2003. Get a $10 credit on your Sears card with orders of $100 or more (941612510), $20 on (...) (21 years ago, 27-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | NWBrickcon
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I was wondering if anyone from the Victoria area was interested in going to NWBrickcon in Seattle in October? I cannot afford to go by myself but I do have a car with space for 3 more adults (4 more adults if 3 are skinny and don't mind squishing a (...) (21 years ago, 26-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.org.ca.viclug)
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I certainly understand privacy issues as I work in the IT section at the UVic Library. We have to deal with lots of online privacy issues. Perhaps people would be more comfortable meeting at a coffee shop or restaurant. This would allow a more (...) (21 years ago, 21-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.org.ca.viclug)
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(...) We do have them, the last one was more than a year ago- generally, it is informal, and kind of by invite, because of the fact that it is almost always held at a VICLUG members home, and some of us are more privacy worried than others. If you (...) (21 years ago, 21-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.org.ca.viclug)
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(...) I am trying to post this to both so that anyone else who comes along does not miss out. Perhaps the VicLUG (lugnet.org.ca.viclug) group should be for club "business" and loc.bc.ca.vic for more general stuff? But I am getting waaaay ahead of (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.org.ca.viclug)
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Time starting at one pm. Ending when everyone leaves(1). Or maybe fourish. The layout is 15 x 12 1/2 feet. Rough (and already slightly outdated) layout at: (URL) hear JM's wonderful stories. Cheeper than going to Brickfest yourself. Gail (...) (1) (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.novalug, lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal)
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(...) 'cause that's the way LUGNET does it? I didn't even realize there was a .org.ca.viclug group, otherwise I would have xposted it there too... (...) I know Sooke Fall Fair is just for kids, and it conflicts with the train show anyway. If you (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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(...) a) Welcome to Lugnet! b) The duplication seems this way for every group, I believe because when Lugnet was first started, a group was made for every geographic location (ie, every city) Then LUGs starting asking for newsgroups--and since it's (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | New AFOL in Victoria
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Hi! I guess I should have looked more. I posted a message to: lugnet.org.ca.viclug which has seen no traffic but mine for months. I wish I had known about the Shirley Display last week as I might have been able to go. So can anyone tell me why there (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | No summer catalogue for Canadians
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Greetings, I finally got tired of waiting and phoned LEGO. Canada isn't getting a summer catalogue this year. January is the most recent one. We might get one in another month or so. The exchange rate in the January catalogue expires Sept. 30th. On (...) (21 years ago, 19-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Walker sumo
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Ok, so for that last while people have been bugging use about not doing Sumo events. And we always say they've been done to death and they are to simple. What if we did Walker Sumo? No wheels allowed. Must be autonomous. Must be maneuverable. We (...) (21 years ago, 18-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Shirley Day Lego Display
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Tomorrow, Saturday, I will have a 30' x 30-120" display at Shirley Community Hall. This includes the premier display of "Bricstol Temple Meads", my ~5000 piece station that covers 30x60" for the station building. DCC will be used for train control, (...) (21 years ago, 16-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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| | working on new local club...
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Hi. I am currently trying to get a local group together. The current URL for the site is: (URL) isn't much to look at, yet. All are welcome to join. Thanks, Ben. (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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Greetings, NovaLUG will be participating in the Model train show in Truro (NSCC) on October 18th. We are looking for anyone interested in taking part. You don't have to build anything (although that would be nice). We are in the early stages of (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.novalug, lugnet.loc.ca.ns, lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal)
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| | 25% off toys at Sears Friday and Saturday
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For those of us not able to get to Brickfest: The Sears flyer has a big page of things you get 25% off regularly priced items August 8 and 9 if you use your Sears card. Toys are one of them. The LEGO selection was pretty abysmal in Halifax and (...) (21 years ago, 7-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Greetings, 'Magazine official PLAYbook of the LEGO Club' (aka Mania Magazine) arrived this morning. They are doing displays at malls across Canada. "LEGO is joining the Big Comfy Couch(TM) on an exciting tour at your local shopping centre this fall. (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Toys r Us Clearance
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If you live by Greater Vancouver area and you have missed this sales earlier, you may try to run to TRU located in Coquitlam (on Lougheed) as it remains to have at least 7 or 8 copies of Yodas (CAN$42.48) and two dozen of Cloud Cars ($3 something) (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Sears 30% off sale today
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The Sears store in Halifax doesn't have very much. 2/5 of the shelf space is taken up by Explore (aka DUPLO) and full price Galidor. They had some Bionicle, three of the NHL sets in water bottles, and the smaller orient Expedition sets that came out (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.novalug, lugnet.loc.ca.ns.hal)
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| | Re: What kind of events do Ontario LEGO builders want? (WAS Re: [rtlToronto] Roadshow 2003 Toronto)
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(...) Hi Tim, Thanks for taking the time to comment on this! (...) Here's a thought. I'll throw it out there, and you can see what you think. What if 2, or 3, or more Ottawa area builders car-pooled and then shared lodging in Toronto? Even if they (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: What kind of events do Ontario LEGO builders want? (WAS Re: [rtlToronto] Roadshow 2003 Toronto)
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(...) Hi Allan, Personally, being in Ottawa, I did travel to rtl/Train1 & Train2, but that was down and back the same day, which is a lot of driving time and gas. Staying over could get really costly, especially for those of us "income-challenged" (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: What kind of events do Ontario LEGO builders want? (Snow Brick TM)
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(...) Hello Richard, Thanks for your comments! (...) Yes, I hoped that would help for people to know that. The show itself (apart from what we will contribute) is fun. And of course, there's always time to step away from the booth to wander the show (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I do like the fact that the show is free to participants! (For me that would be a draw to the event and to take-part) (...) I'm suer All of rtlToronto could show up en mass to the show if the group got organized...i'd make the effort if there (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: What kind of events do Ontario LEGO builders want? (WAS Re: [rtlToronto] Roadshow 2003 Toronto)
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(...) For the record, it's always held on the first full weekend of November. As well, it's not just a show for geeky adult men with hobbies. The quilting exhibit has become large over the last few years... great for wives that quilt or sew. There's (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: What kind of events do Ontario LEGO builders want? (WAS Re: [rtlToronto] Roadshow 2003 Toronto)
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(...) I've been trying to attend this show for the last 8 years or so and still haven't made it there yet. :-( There always seems to be something else that comes up that weekend that needs to be taken care of. Since there is going to be a definate (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Sears 30% off LEGO Monday July 14th
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In another of their one day sales, Sears has "save 30% All LEGO products". "Savings cannont be combined with any other savings offers". I haven't been in a Sears lately to know if they have any real amount of stock. Gail Meagher (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: New Stuff at TRU - some old stuff too... YODA's for $43.00 !!!
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Yoda's are on clearance for $42 and change @ TRU. 75% off? Spotted in Brampton. 3 left (at least until tommorrow) Cheers Oliver Play Well. "Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:HHu8K5.ytM@lugnet.com... (...) correctly. (...) (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | What kind of events do Ontario LEGO builders want? (WAS Re: [rtlToronto] Roadshow 2003 Toronto)
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(...) Calum, your posting got me thinking. (which in itself can be a dangerous thing, so beware!) And so I am going to knowingly and blatantly highjack this thread in hopes of generating some discussion among Ontario builders, both in and outside of (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: An AT-AT TRU story
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(...) No prob. On the contrary: thanks! I'd been to shy to post, but seeing my name in a post actually made me feel up to it. (...) It's big. Since I first posted I've building away (in front of the TV) and I only have completed the legs. The (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jul-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I hope it was o.k. to blow your cover... I only used your first name, in case you wanted to remain somewhat anonymous. I was going to say that I had met a 'nameless, but very friendly' adult LEGO fan at a Toys 'R Us, but that just sounded (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jul-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | An AT-AT TRU story
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Hi all, This is my very first LUGNET post, so you could say I am delurking. I'd been meaning to email since Allan Bedford blew my cover. Now, to important business: In case you don't know the %50 off TRU sale on Lego Star Wars is still on (ends Aug. (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jul-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Any Canadians going down to BrickFest 2003?
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Hey folks, Are there any other Canadians going down to BrickFest 2003? There's a contigent of eight of us from Toronto going down, but I don't see any other Canadian names. Quick, you only have like four more days to register! Calum (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.events.brickfest) !
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| | Re: Hobby Show 2003 - Reminder and Update
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In lugnet.general, Allan Bedford wrote: Sorry to reply to my own posting, but I missed one point the other day. (...) If you have previously emailed me, but didn't receive the May update email, please drop me a note at: bricks@apotome.com And please (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Hobby Show 2003 - Reminder and Update
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This is just a brief note to remind everyone of this upcoming event. For those who may not yet be familiar with 'The Hobby Show' I wanted to take a minute to give you an overview. It is a large public show which focuses on a variety of hobbies and (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jun-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Toys r Us Clearance
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(...) I think it was to friday this week (June 27th) but I could be wrong. If anyone knows where there's an AT-TE in TRU in Toronto, I'd like to know :) Calum (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Down here in the states, the sale ends July 12. Likely the same for you. Steven Weiser (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Does anyone know how long those clearance prices are on for? I stopped in at the TRU in Newmarket ON today and picked up quite a few bargains :-)) Unfortunately not all of the SW sets are included in the markdown. They had a couple of the new (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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It isn't in the LEGO aisle, but a friend of mine found a LEGO board game (TRU in Vancouver on Broadway): (...) From 1997. I don't know where they have been sitting for so long. My friend assured me there are not Timmy's in it. Gail (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) None for me. How about Jango Fett Slave 1's? I got four. Calum (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Ok, dumb question (poll?) time: what individual got the most Yoda's, and how many was that? I know two (me being one) that got 8 each. (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Gail and Jean-Marc Thanks for not going too crazy at the Mic Mac TRU. I did my part today by picking up 4 Yodas as well as an assortment of smaller SW sets. The Creator buckets are almost gone though. John Battcock (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Hmm. I'm not sure I like that analogy. I think playing with Lego is a healthy, positive thing to do. But, it definitely is true that shopping for Lego with other Lego fans is hard on the credit card (and the space!) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Gail Meagher <685721@ican.net> writes: Randomly picked Gails post to follow up to. (...) Actually, the store boxes are just an outer cover for the original black-and-white Shop @ Home boxes inside. The ones here in Edmonton looked pretty tattered (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) It should work like that, yup. They ran through all of Derek's purchases at once and checked in the three buckets and they all went through reimbursed free. We ran out of free buckets in the store we were at :) Calum (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Do you mean that I could have 3 free buckets with the tantive + one mini? If so I'm gonna go back and try! JM (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) You don't need to split them! The system automatically allows for it, at least at the TRUs in Toronto. (...) If someone would like to sell/trade me four of the long grey slope wedges from this set, I would really appreciate it. I got: 7153 (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) This is a VERY dangerous thing. We did the same sale today in Toronto with Derek Raycraft and John Guerquin. Another Lego fan means increased spending. The guilt disappears when you have some else with the same vices. :) It's like smokers (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Gail you forgot to mention that by splitting the bills every $50 you got 5 free 500 pieces buckets... Thanks to my wife who read the heads-up message, she "draged" me to the TRU (I didn't resist too much though... ;~)) I got 7 free 500 pieces (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Wow....Wow....Wow. All SW LEGO at 50% off (except the stuff already marked down, that was 75% off total). Jean-Marc was kind enough to give me a ride to the only TRU in the province this evening. The first time I've shopped with another AFOL. (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I ran... I ran... I bought... I bought. :) (...) My haul was one Yoda, 2 cloud cars, 1 Final Duel II, and two Star Wars minis. Just enough to get the free 500 piece bucket. So all of that for less than $68 tax included! Probably my most (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Thanks for the heads up on the sale. I rushed right over and even bumped into another AFOL from ParLUGment as I rushed in. The other AFOL picked up the Rebel Blockade Runner for 50% off as well as the Yoda which I also got for 75% off. Sweet (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Toys r Us Clearance
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(...) Run to TRU Canada! I went to the TRU in Kitchener, ON today to think about buying the UCS Yoda (for parts) because you would get a free large Creator bucket. When I got there they were on for half of the $84.95 ($42.48) in addition to almost (...) (21 years ago, 21-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Toys r Us Clearance
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Hey Folks, Was reading FBTB last night and came across a post regarding this subject. Same sets as before however UCS Yoda is half price (84.95). Great way to build that tan inventory! John Battcock (21 years ago, 14-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Pictures from VLC Surrey Museum Show
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(...) Wow. Doing a period layout is just too cool. We (MichLUG) have talked about it, but that conversation has never gone far. I also really like the track layout going all over the place. Neat. The fact that the layout was able to get away from (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Now that is really impressive. The pictures look great, but I would love to be able to set up an RCX controlled layout with reversing loops, etc. Now, if I could just afford those RCX's... :-( BTW, my compliments on the layout. Wonderful job. (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains)
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(...) You missed the best part. The fact that this layout has TWO reversing loops and a shared line! (URL) an overview of the layout. You'll notice the figure eight line shares the tressle bridge with the main line. I used 3 RCX's with my custom (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Hehe we must've spent at least an hour resolving track issues... Trying to figure out weather our Track Plan had 2 straights or one straight and a curve. The sawmill was designed and operated by our President Dave D. He got sick the week of (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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That is one of, if not the, best layout I've ever seen. I can tell a lot of work went into that. The only thing I could find wrong with it is the lack of more colors of certain roof pieces, which is, of course, the fault of LEGO Direct. I can't (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) Wow! This is one of the nicest layouts that I've seen yet. I really like the way that the track wanders throughout the layout without being stuck to the edges of the tables. The working sawmill is very clever. I would like to hear more about (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I like it! Particularly the hotel and the greenery. It reminds me of my two years in Vancouver, and of a song I haven't thought of in ages: There's a place in Vancouver you all know so well It's a place where they keep rotgut whiskey to sell (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I think we started in March or so and some of the parts of the layouts took over a month to build individually. We had to set it up on the Friday from about 12:00 Noon till 5:30. (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Astounding. Simply astounding. Any estimate of how many hours (research and construction) were involved? (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Pictures from VLC Surrey Museum Show
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(URL) Our first show for 2003. It is a layout of Vancouver at the turn of the century to about 1930's. Details to follow if anyone has questions or comments. (21 years ago, 2-Jun-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca) !!
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| | Re: VIA dome cars replaced by very colourful Eurotrash
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(...) Here's a few more links on that topic that I searched out: (URL) too bad about the dome cars. I fondly remember travelling through the Rockies as a kid, viewing the mountains and especially in awe of the tunnels as we looked out through the (...) (21 years ago, 30-May-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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Greetings, I've always loved the stainless steel VIA trains, with dome (aka bar) cars, that run within sight of my home in Halifax. When I saw an article in my local paper about Via replacing them with a new fleet of "Renaissance" passenger cars, I (...) (21 years ago, 30-May-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Announcement for local fans of Star Wars LEGO
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Bricks and Blocks, St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada location is announcing the following Star Wars building challenge!!! Saturday May 17th 10am to 4pm Sunday May 18th 12noon to 4pm Join us to help build a Star Wars mural, win prizes, guess the bricks (...) (21 years ago, 12-May-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | 25% off at Sears, monday (today) only
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Sears has 25% off all regularly priced LEGO (and Megabloks) today, Monday May 12th. Almost no stock in the store in Halifax (NS). Half the very limited space was Explore and Galidor. Still managed to pick up a couple of adventurer sets. Gail Meagher (21 years ago, 12-May-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | If you build it, they will come...
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They will come to see it, that is. This is just a heads-up/reminder/last call for anyone wanting to participate in the builders display booth at this year's Hobby Show in Toronto, ON. And just a reminder that this is not a competition of any kind. (...) (21 years ago, 24-Apr-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on) !
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| | Re: Meeting for AFOL who can`t make it to Toronto.
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Sign me up doc! I live in Kitchener (21 years ago, 15-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Hobby Show Clarifications (WAS:: Do you ever wonder...)
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(...) Thanks again for doing so. (...) Yes, that makes sense. My own bias was coming into play I think. I have already scheduled my holidays for that time. I guess I was thinking everyone can do that, but of course that's not true. (...) Yup... (...) (21 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Meeting for AFOL who can`t make it to Toronto.
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(...) Gerard... thanks for taking the time to post this. It's very well written. (...) I agree. rtlToronto has a rich history and does a good job of representing the LEGO fans and community in the Toronto area. But wimps like me don't always want to (...) (21 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Meeting for AFOL who can`t make it to Toronto.
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We are looking to organize an meeting like the rtlToronto Dinners, but at a location outside of the GTA. This is not at all a movement to form another group other than rtlToronto since we don`t want to split up people. We just would like to organize (...) (21 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Re: Do you ever wonder...
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(...) yes definately, i can start one. Unless you start one while I am writing this. (...) a (...) more (...) Well i`m switching schools right now, and I don`t know which university will accept me and give me some credit for the work i have done. (...) (21 years ago, 14-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Do you ever wonder...
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(...) Sounds like we have three, maybe four already that would be interested in this. Should we start a new thread perhaps and see about organizing it? (...) Gerard... I hope you don't mind my asking, but maybe you can help me with a couple of Hobby (...) (21 years ago, 13-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: The Hobby Show 2003 - Toronto, Ontario Canada
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(...) Since you're familiar with The Hobby Show, will you consider joining us at the LEGO booth this coming November? :) (...) the Meccano booth and some of its members. I was one of the participants the very first time Meccano was featured at The (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Do you ever wonder...
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(...) I was there today. It seemed well stocked to me, but then I hadn't been there in a while and my local Zellers store has less LEGO in it than your average Goodwill store. I was pleasantly surprised by a few things: 1) The place is still being (...) (21 years ago, 12-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Do you ever wonder...
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I actualy have driven to Toronto a lot in the last 19 months so i`m used to the drive. Actually going there tomorrow to meet with a friend. I have not beon to an rtlToronto event since i didn`t know they existed until 3 weeks ago. I would definately (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | RE: Do you ever wonder...
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Hi, I was at the St. Jacob's Outlet Mall on Wednesday and pickins are pretty slim at the LEGO Outlet. The only things that I saw that might be worthy of a trip are the Gungan Sub co-pack for $39.99 and if you look at the sales counter very closely, (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: The Hobby Show 2003 - Toronto, Ontario Canada
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(...) Here are some pictures I took at the Meccano booth last year. These will give you some idea about the model and table size they have. They have many impressive motorized models. (URL) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Zellers
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Sorry to reply to my own post but I found the flyer for next week online already. There is a sale, but not a BOGO, I think I will sleep in (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Zellers
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If annual tradition holds, we should see a BOGO tomorrow. There has been one for the last few years during the week before Easter. Heck, there was a Megablok BOGO this week. <yuck> If anybody has a chance to check the new flyer can you please let us (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| | Re: Do you ever wonder...
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(...) Sad to say, but true. I have noticed that as well over the last few years. Apparently the new store currently has two large scale LEGO models (built by the company, I believe). One is a large Harry Potter (lifesize) and the other is... I (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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In lugnet.loc.ca.on, Andrew Keeping writes: Hello Andrew, (...) I'm not sure if we're suddenly coming out of the woodwork, or perhaps just realizing that we've never really identified ourselves to each other. :) (...) Stratford is in an interesting (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Do you ever wonder...
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Howdy all, I've just been reading this thread and I'm surprised at the number of Lego fans in the areas outside of Toronto. I'm from the Harriston area (approx 1 hour north of Kitchener) but my job requires me to travel quite a bit. I pass through (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Looking for Ontario LEGO builders (WAS: The Hobby Show 2003)
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(...) Hello again everyone, Just a follow-up to last week's posting. It may have been a bit long for a first announcement, so I'll try again..... only with some brevity this time. :) November of this year will mark the first time that LEGO has been (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Pictures from MonLUG & ParLUGment Train and Town Layout
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Well, I finally have all the pictures and movies posted to Brickshelf from our Train and Town Layout this past weekend in Montreal. I had a problem trying to get them all into a single directory, so I had to break them up into a few directories. (...) (21 years ago, 11-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon) !
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| | Re: Do you ever wonder...
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(...) Yes... if you were heading West on Fanshawe, you go through the light at Wonderland. It's about another 300 feet and on your right. You will see the sign out front. (...) I was interested, but won't pursue it this year. I'm focusing most of my (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: Do you ever wonder...
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(...) is (...) I have heard about it, I think someone mentioned it in an another thread... Wonderland & fanshawe area??? Obviously haven`t been there YET... (...) I (...) using (...) I am definately interested in that. Should be no problem building (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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