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(...) snip (...) Well since Jen has advised me to 'defend the family honor' If you think YOU can build a better bridge,,,, well then good for you! The bridge was not tested, since the last show... since I did some major work on my layout since then (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I try to stay away from said conversations, primarily not to get labelled as a Comic Book Guy :) "That is not from the critically acclaimed yet obviously written for television series "Space Above and Beyond", THIS is the iconic Discovery from (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Because don't you know that "Do Not Touch" signs only apply to kids, so adults can do what they want? Nice example to the kids. That was the same complaint I heard from BrickFest, that it was the adults on public day, ignoring the "Do Not (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Like a true gentleman would. (...) Although, I will be the first to say before someone beats me to the punch, darn near impossible to be "kicked out" of something you were never really "in". (...) Hmmmmmm, that only leaves one question in my (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) Oh Dave, did you have to start the paragraph like that????? Rumours like that will tarnish my innocent rep. Besides, that's just asking for it, I bet Chris's tongue is bleeding again! Oh yeah, I learned something else, apparently Chris will (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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In lugnet.loc.ca, David Koudys wrote: Snip Outstanding work Dave, it is truly appreciated! (...) Oh how cute!! (...) Only because Jacub kept pointing it out, man that guy has some serious radar!!! Snip again, man Dave is chatty!!! (...) Ummm Dave, (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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In lugnet.loc.ca, C. L. GunningCook wrote: snip (...) So all weekend Janey was riding me about my supposed affair with Marie... Then I go look at her pics-- 'Maxispacefigbum'????? You're checking out the heinies of the maxi-figs??? K, I'll stick (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) Cleaning up your mistakes! I took the fall for you Janey! (...) Wasn't Gargamel the one who created Smurfette to foil Papa Smurf? Calum (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) Well... (Dave shuffles his feet all sheepish-like...) K, in situations like this, I look to how intelligent people handle themselves--In this case, strategic planning and massive organization was needed. Who better to look to than Napolean? So (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Really???? Because the photos I have show *you* touching it...... (URL) (okay, maybe rebuilding it but really, who knows for sure?) (...) Yes, that is correct! Math is hard, lets go shopping! (...) Yes sir, I will get right on that sir, how (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) I've been asked very politely to kick your butt for calling Janey Smurfette. So here I go *KICK*. Any complaints forwarded automatically to complaints@smurfette.com. ROSCO (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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OK, So I think due to life getting in the way I am going to cancel the meeting for November 9. Let's try for December 14. Bring something you are worlking on (ie: a Collosal Castle Contest II entry). Oh, and I created (URL) . Not much there yet but (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.viclug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic)
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(...) Like the "life moment casting" next door with the two vinyl covered women next door. Ahem. :) (...) Agreed, thanks for organizing Dave! And thank you Janey, Paul, Keith, Jason, Jacub, and Ka-On for coming out and making this event a success. (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Apparently I have, and sleep was more important then us???? I'm truly hurt. Wink. Janey "Sleep is not an option Red Brick" (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) Janey, You just learned that this past weekend? ;) I guess you have spent too much time in the sticks, eh? LegoPete P.S. I was planning on making a run in to see some people and displays but decided to sleep in instead. Oh well, maybe next (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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Hobby Show, in Toronto. I just got home from two fun days at the Hobby Show in Toronto. The Can-Brick builders (Lego builders from Ontario including many members of rtlToronto and ParLUGment, put on a great display with some really outstanding MOCs. (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) The set number listed is an error. It should be set number 7262 Tie Fighter & Y-Wing (version III) TRU exclusive in the Original Trilogy Edition Black Box. (URL) version has the NEW colors. This set is NOT identical piece-wise as the previous (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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And what is worse/will keep prices up for LEGO in Canada, is that alot of the wholesale prices we have to pay seem to be set at 1.5 of USD prices, so very high. Some are coming down, but not nearly as far as the currency has come down. So LEGO in (...) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Man, where did you pick up that code !! I made a big order and chose your catalogue code (h4ce6) instead of free shipping if order over 99$ and I saved : 40$can on the airport 10159 30$can on the front loader 8439 50$can on the Y-wing 10134 10$can (...) (20 years ago, 7-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I bought one of these last night, and despite the in-store advertized price being $39.99, it actually scans in at $29.97. :) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Thanks for posting those Tim. The one in St. Catharines had 2 2714's. I don't know if there are more there. The store clerk found the 2 I bought in their store room (not on the floor). Benjamin Medinets (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) I think I have to back Kevin on this one. Major international corporations charge a fixed exchange rate. This is an acceptable Accounting Practise. However, I would look back at year end (or whenever the audit would take place) and question (...) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I'm going to have to disagree with your logic here. Main Street came out last year at an exchange rate of 1.31 (85Cdn vs 65US) and the Canadian dollar is doing MUCH better than last year. Why suddenly 1.50 versus 1.31, or the current ACTUAL (...) (20 years ago, 6-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.dear-lego)
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Tim Strutt wrote in message ... (...) is (...) Simple. Canadians complained about having prices in US$. Lego changed to pricing for Canadians in CN$. When they decided to switch, the exchange rate was about 1.5 (earlier, it was even 1.6!). The rate (...) (20 years ago, 5-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Hello All ! At this moment , I'm just happy that this train engine is now Available to Australia . Thank You Lego ! Did this post make a difference ? (URL) I did take notice of the price difference , and this is why, I have none coming my way (...) (20 years ago, 5-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) snip (...) Looking forward to seeing you as well, (and surprising pleased with myself that my MOCs are packed and it's not midnight quite yet). Will leave in the morn, hope to be there before the doors open. Sorry I can't stay for Sunday. (...) (20 years ago, 5-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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Said thing is around Toronto only the 3xxx variety have I seen yet, and I hit 3-4 TRU and they only have the three strap versions, MANY MANY but only three strap versions, must been unlucky town!! (20 years ago, 5-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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(...) Tim, as Christian has pointed out, Canada is not the only country that gets screwed on S@H prices. Fortunately for you, you're more likely to have a travelling friend to get you one. Fortunately for us Aussies, the BNSF loco is not as bad as (...) (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) An update to the previously stated. I now have 3 4679's with different serial numbers. The third is 2814, and it is closely related to 2714 in contents. It also has old grey's in the tub. Here's my pix of a 2714, and a 2814 stamped combo after (...) (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.general)
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TRU flyer arrived today. Sale on two weeks, Saturday November 6th to Friday November 19th. On sale (prices and comments theirs): all Clickits 25% off 4483 AT-AT $99.97 (save $50) 7150 Tie Fighter & Y-wing $69.99 4105 (500p) and 4085 (90p DUPLO) (...) (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Hey, forget about complaining about too high prices outside the US to S@H. Lego ist totally deaf on that ear. Besides, $CDN59.99 is about US$49.79, which is still cheaper than our EUR39.99, which in turn is about US$51.19. And the stuff is (...) (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) That's because they have to fit bigger snowploughs on the front to get through. ;) Jason Railton (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Whoa. I see what you mean. I just checked and at current exchange rate, we could be buying it in the US for $48.24Cdn, instead of the $60Cdn on S@H. I think I'll be calling a travelling friend in the US before I buy it at S@H prices for (...) (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) LEGO is REALLY sticking it to Canadians on this set and thsi year. It's $59.99 CAD. That's 1.5 Exchange! Last time I checked it was 1.2052. Why is LEGO milking Canadians this year when the Canadian Dollar has gone up??? (20 years ago, 4-Nov-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) The comics will be there, But I think we will distribute them only if some one is REALLY intersted. I still have some train catalogs left... (Less then 100) (20 years ago, 3-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Mr. Van Winden has a box of AFOLs comics... I hope it shows up (oh, and Jeff, too. It's always nice to see him...). -Greg (20 years ago, 3-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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You've probably all seen this either in the most recent catalog to arrive, or on the website. But I thought I'd once again mention what we do at my office at this time of year. This will be our third annual 'LEGO Order' that will be going in next (...) (20 years ago, 1-Nov-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.general)
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For those that have already received the e-mail, this is almost verbatim-- Hi all, Just giving you the 'last minute info'-- Hobby Show November 5,6,7th International Centre 6900 Airport Road Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1E8 Hours for us to set up-- (...) (20 years ago, 1-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) No. Why? 1. I have already put all my pieces into my complex sorting system, and couldn't re-assemble the original set. 2. I only have one box, you have two. I don't think this is a fair trade. 3. I could send you all my pink, but since I (...) (20 years ago, 1-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping, FTX)
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(...) Hey Guys, I went in TRU in Moncton NB, and bought one (with two stripes) and I asked my daughter to sort the pieces and here is what I got: (URL) to say that I'm very pleased. AND only 3 pieces were new dark bluish grey, all the rest were (...) (20 years ago, 31-Oct-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.shopping)
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