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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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| | Re: What kind of events do Ontario LEGO builders want? (Snow Brick TM)
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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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| | 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: 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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| | 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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| | 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: 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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| | Re: Do you ever wonder...
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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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| | RE: Do you ever wonder...
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Hi, I live in Kitchener and my in-laws are in London. I was at the Toy Shop last summer and at their old store (on Hyde Park Road past Fanshawe). It has a nice selection, however I found it a bit on the pricey side. I guess if there was something I (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, 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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| | Re: Do you ever wonder...
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(...) And I looked for you the last time I was there, but didn't see you. ;) O.K. that's not true. I just bought a couple of the 1/2 price Twin-pod Cloud Cars... but it did cross my mind that another adult fan had been there. Have you been to the (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | The Hobby Show 2003 - Toronto, Ontario Canada
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The Hobby Show 2003 - Toronto, Ontario Canada For those interested... (and I hope that will be a number of you!) I am beginning the process of organizing a LEGO builders booth for The Hobby Show this year in Toronto. (Nov. 7, 8, 9 / 2003) For anyone (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-03, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca.on) !
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| | MonLUG's 4th Train Show, April 5th and 6th
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A french message follows. Un message français suit. Hello, I'm proud to announce MonLUG's fourth participation in a Montreal Area train show. It will be held at Georges-Vanier High School in Laval (just north of Montreal) on Saturday, April 5th from (...) (22 years ago, 28-Mar-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.loc.ca.qc.mon, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.town) !
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| | Intelli-Train at Winners
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I saw a couple Intelli-Train sets at Winners the other day with red mark-down stickers on them. Not sure why, seeing as its a brand new line, but I decided to take advantage of it. A month too late for the larger set though, since I'd already picked (...) (22 years ago, 5-Mar-03, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition
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(...) Try this URL: (URL) Strutt (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition
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That URL seems to be broken. The server gives a 404. (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition
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Hi folks ... I received this press release via e-mail today. The link doesn't work for me. -GG. -begin- IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition The first IEEE Ottawa Section Robotics Competition is under way. The competition is targeted to the middle (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jan-03, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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| | Re: an other LEGOMAN plate
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Someone already has the California "LEGOMAN" plate, but this thread prompted me to order customized plates. I'm not counting my chickens until they hatch, so I won't reveal what it is yet, but I plan to post about it when I get them. --Bill. FUT: (...) (22 years ago, 27-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.ca.ns)
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| | Re: My Christmas Gift from my parents
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Hello all! (...) I suppose that I should show my plates as well. I have had these for about, ohhhh, 3 years now. It was a Christmas present from my girlfriend. I will say that all of the above that was mentioned is true for me as well. It's a funny (...) (22 years ago, 26-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.people)
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| | an other LEGOMAN plate
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Hey Jude, Welcome to the club! I also have mine... Since a few months now: (URL) can't beleive how many comments I had so far... And of course, the SMILES! I had to overcome the "sillyness" stuff about myself at first, but I'm so happy now that I (...) (22 years ago, 26-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.people, lugnet.loc.ca.ns)
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| | Re: My Christmas Gift from my parents
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(...) Here in New York State, I used to see a car with the plate LEGO 1 (about 6 or 7 years ago). It always passed me going the other direction when I was driving a vending delivery truck in Ithaca and I never had occasion to stop the driver and (...) (22 years ago, 26-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.people)
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