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(...) The Long quest is finally over! The journey that spanned many months ended on a warm spring eve outside of Hillcrest. The holy chalice that was my mission is finally within my grasp. Thanks to the virtues of Sir Jeff, Lord of the Richmond (...) (23 years ago, 13-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor)
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| | Local news article: Lego My Robot
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"Thanks to microcomputers, big kids now have a reason to like Lego, too. And two of the biggest robo-experts hail from Ottawa" (URL) (23 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) 8-D For those of you who do not know, ParLUGment is a LEGO Users Group in Ottawa. If you want information on ParLUGment follow the link above and ask us to get in touch with you, if what you are looking for is not posted. Jude c:\> FUT (...) (23 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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We did it Jude! We're on the map. Check it out: (URL) Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | The Bay sale
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I found the Gungan Sub and Naboo Swamp combo pack at The Bay at the Rideau Center for $39.99 today which is about $50% off. There was an additional 20% off that today because of Bay days. The Gungan Sub was also there by itself for much more than (...) (23 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: Next session of ParLUGment
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(...) What about meeting on Good Friday during the day? Most people should have it off. (...) No, not yet. Upgrades?!? Heck no!!! It went into LEGO :-) I may wait to get it in May when I get my next free pay. Jude An AFOL and his money are soon (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) far, (...) Tuesday. (...) Ooops. Turns out it's the FIRST two weeks ofApril my coworker wants off nights. So I can't do Friday evening after 7pm the next two weeks. Tim Strutt 8^) p.s. Jude, did you get your camera yet? Or did it all go into (...) (23 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) far, (...) Tuesday. (...) Thank you for the invitation. I would like to meet you folks some time. Week nights are best for me. I had to fulfill my curiousity. Today I made my first trip to PlayFair. They do have a great selection. I walked (...) (24 years ago, 31-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) (or (...) As it stands, I'm working nights the last two weekends of April and May so far, so I couldn't do Friday night those weeks. If it was the weekend, I would be late arriving, as I get off around 7pm. Same on Moday and every second (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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Kevin, Sean, Alicia, and Jeff (assuming you live in Ottawa:-), We want to have another meeting of ParLUGment but want to try to include you. When is a convenient time for each of you? From there we will try to pick a time that will include as many (...) (24 years ago, 30-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: Ottawa LUG?
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(...) I don't know how many Alpha sets there are, but they had 6 different oned at the Bay in Bayshore mall yesterday. Tim (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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I have also purchased some parts from him. They arrived here quite quickly and were packaged well, so there were not broken pieces. Jeff (...) (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) One left in stock as of 15 min ago.:-) Also there is a stack of RIS 1.5 that are $240 with the sale. Also they have *all* the Alpha team sets. The 20% off is all LEGO. (...) Jude (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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I've bought from him several times. He is a good eBay seller. I'm not sure were he gets his pieces, but he seems to have a never ending supply. The only downside is that sometimes the pieces smell heavily like smoke. :( Adam (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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Does anybody know the person who goes by 'ibuyifdpriceisright' on eBay. He's listed as being from Montreal. He always seems to have nice parts available. I'd like to know where he finds them all. Or even buy directly from him. Tim Strutt 8^) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) Went to play value today, and was I surprised when I saw the piles and piles of lego! Got 1 each of the adventurers sets, hadn't seen them before except on the shop@home web site! Also I will have to go back another day to pick up some of the (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) How about Friday? Just kidding. I guess we should wait until we get some responses from those who haven't met yet. Or we could just meet and let them show up if they want. I'm curious to see your collection Jude. BTW, when is your MonLUG (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Next session of ParLUGment
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So... When? Soon I hope! Jude (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | 3402 at Zellers
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Hey guys, Just a note that I found <set:3402 3402 Small Grandstand with lights> at Zellers on Sparks St. They are $11.02 with the 15% off this week. So I broke down and got two, for now. :-) Not bad compared to $10 US plus shipping. Tim, you behave (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) Does this mean you live in the area? (...) Actually, I think it was me who influenced Tim. After all, I convinced him to get the Pod Racer set and the camel and the sub... Mind you, he is married and I am single and he should know better. :-) (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) What are you trying to say? I resemble that remark. Err, I mean... aw shucks. You got me. <grin> (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) It is good to see that there are others in the nieghbour hood that enjoy those bricks. I think Tim might be a bad influence though. :) That store sounds very interesting by the way, thanks for posting it. I am having troubles finding 5928 (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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He asked some qestions and I replied. I think he has gotta do some other things first. Jude "Tim Strutt" <heidi.strutt@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:GAtqn4.6u6@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) Jude, Did you get around to running the ParLUGment by Todd? Any response yet? Tim Strutt 8^) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) The link is on the LUGNET site under Links, Other People's Pages, Matthew Bates (Train Depot). Here's a direct link: (URL) you enjoy. Play Well. Tim Strutt 8^) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) I've never heard of a Track Designer program for Lego. Where do you get it? Matthias Jetleb VA3-MWJ (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) What about 4547...the companion set for 4558....(Club Car) I just got my 4558 this week and it is awesome!!! I paid $230 plus $40 for airmail to rush this to my place...and was very happy I did. The 4547 should be coming soon, but it is (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) LOL, no we didn't clean them out yet. They have quite a few of all the sets left there still. (...) I think there may have been an 8250 left on the shelf. Kay-On had it in his hands, but he'd already bought one previously, so he left it. It (...) (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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Hi, (...) I have been to play value a few times and picked some good older stuff, as well as the droid developer kit and cyberslam (I think? - for the cheap motor and beams). Didn't see the deals you listed about though - may have to check it out (...) (24 years ago, 24-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) If you want any older Star Wars sets, they have several on sale at Playvalue for a decent price. Several RIS expansion type sets too, along with some Adventurer stuff and some small Town stuff. I'll list off my purchases: 7171 Mos Espa Podrace (...) (24 years ago, 24-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) Just go to PlayValue - the big toystore near Carling W bound and Kirkwood. Prepare to be surprised, and don't miss the polybags hanging on the pillar. The meeting went well. Jude showed a few MOC, and we picked on Tim for over spending and (...) (24 years ago, 24-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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Hi guys, I am also in Ottawa, and just having come out of my dark ages in November, I might be interested in joining the LUG. How did it go last night... find any good deals? So far I have been spending a lot on ebay and brickbay on train sets I (...) (24 years ago, 24-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) Yes, Ottawa now includes as far out as Stittsville I believe. I've heard there are some very disappointed people out there that had a nasty surprise when they got their tax bill from the new city. I don't know about the stores closing at 5pm (...) (24 years ago, 24-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) I got the OK that my wife would be back in time from work to look after our son, so I'll be there for 6pm. Are you emailing the Sean and Alicia? I hope so, because I didn't yet. Anyways, we'll see you at Swiss Chalet then, and Kay-On at (...) (24 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) What?! Man that's news. Of course I haven't lived there since '95, but still. So how far out do the city limits go now? Does it include Kanata? Stittsville? And does this now mean that all of the stores close at 5 pm?? :] KDJ ___...___ (...) (24 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) I can't commit on the dinner at 6 yet, but I certainly can show-up in PlayValue after 7:30. They close at 8 or 9 on Friday, right? (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) Email directly, I know Sean and Alicia do not always follow this group daily. So how about 6 pm that sounds safe what do you think? Jude (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) This Friday would be fine with me, but the other people who've responded here seem to be reading the newsgroup days after our posts, so should we wait for their responses, or maybe email them directly? Tim Strutt 8^) (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) I Just phoned Playvalue and the the first restaurant they named was also the Swiss Chalet. Your memory may be vague but it is correct. :-) I also asked if they had any objections on bringing a group to the store and they were very receptive. (...) (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) I hope this means we are on. :-) Jude (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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