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| G'day folks, I've noticed that Sears has been putting the Star Wars minis on for $6.94, but they aren't consistent about which series of minis is on sale. However the store at St-Laurent seems to have put all of later/larger ones on sale: 4488 (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jul-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
| | | | | Shopping in Ottawa
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| I stopped at TRU today, and there are several things on sale, but none of them are very good sales. They do have the new Alpha Team arctic sets, and the new Knights Kingdom though. And Gail Meagher posted to .ca that they have some items on sale (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
| | | | | Re: Giant LEGO Mosaic In Owen Sound, Ontario
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| In lugnet.build.sculpture, Ralph Hempel wrote: [...] (...) [...] Great work! I can't wait to see the result! However as the lugnet.build.sculpture curator I am compelled to point out that you probably should have put this into lugnet.build.mosaic (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.mosaic)
| | | | | cleaning lego bricks
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| Greetings- Does anyone out there know how to clean legos? I haven't taken my legos out for a while and I fear that they have become dusty. If someone could give me some info I'd really appreciate it. (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.mediawatch)
| | | | | Re: Lego train show in Niagara Falls,Canada
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| (...) To clarify - I don't know how long the link will be around at the Niagara Review web site. The show will be ongoing daily until Labour Day (Sept 6?). -Rob A> (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.mediawatch)
| | | | | Re: Giant LEGO Mosaic In Owen Sound, Ontario
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| (...) What great fun we had today! The kids were amazing. They tackled the daunting empty mosaic base-plates with enthusiasm, did an A-one job of staying on task and were a total pleasure to be around. I had a great time showing them a few of my (...) (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: Giant LEGO Mosaic In Owen Sound, Ontario
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| (...) Wow, that would have been *huge*. Perhaps the biggest community-build by AFOLs so far, had it happened? -Tim (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Giant LEGO Mosaic In Owen Sound, Ontario
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| I guess it's time to unveil what may be interesting news to the LUGNET community.... Up here in Owen Sound, Ontario, the local hospital approached me to get ideas for a kickoff event for the fundraiser we're having for an MRI machine. Their first (...) (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.build)
| | | | | Re: Lego train show in Niagara Falls,Canada
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| (...) It's funny how different people read things differently. I took Rob's comment to mean that he didn't know how long the link would be around. I figured he was concerned that the site might archive the story at some point and that the link (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.mediawatch)
| | | | | Re: Lego train show in Niagara Falls,Canada
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| (...) That's interesting that he is hoping to make a living out of exhibiting the layout, just not sure that it would work out very well numbers wise. I do wish him luck. If anyone goes and sees this display, please get some pictures of his MOC (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Lego train show in Niagara Falls,Canada
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| (...) Here's a fun bit from yesterday-- I replied to a message (1) yesterday. I replied to a differnet message (2) 5 minutes later Waited 5 minutes. Clicked the 'Send/Rec' in Outlook Got the authentication for the (2) message and posted it. Packed (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
| | | | | Re: Lego train show in Niagara Falls,Canada
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| (...) I think Rob is concerned that because of the lack of attendance the display might close early. Derek ps, how come sometimes when I send a message I get no replay from lugnet for Authentication. The message just disappears. This is my second (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.mediawatch)
| | | | | Re: Lego train show in Niagara Falls,Canada
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| (...) The article says the display will be up until Labour Day. Ben M. (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Lego train show in Niagara Falls,Canada
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| (...) There is an article on the show in the Niagara Review - curerently online at (URL) Don't know how long it will be around though... -Rob A> (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Gauging interest in The Hobby Show 2004 - Toronto, ON
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| In lugnet.events, Allan Bedford wrote: <snip> (...) Yep, I can handle the booking of the people. If you want, I'll do that bit. Unless somehting completely out of the ordinary happens, I'll be there all weekend. Dave K -who is looking to Jeff's (...) (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
| | | | | Re: Gauging interest in The Hobby Show 2004 - Toronto, ON
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| (...) Hi Dave, For whatever reason (perhaps my own lack of experience with such an event) the biggest part of the effort was organizing who was coming and when. As you can recall we had people coming and going on each of the three days. That in (...) (20 years ago, 18-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
| | | | | Re: Gauging interest in The Hobby Show 2004 - Toronto, ON
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| (...) Keith, I must again apologize to you. I still feel bad that your email address didn't quite make it on to the mailing list. That was confusion on my part between those people I was communicating with and those who were on the list. In your (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
| | | | | Re: Gauging interest in The Hobby Show 2004 - Toronto, ON
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| In lugnet.events, Allan Bedford wrote: <snip> (...) I'm in. I'll be there all 3 days. If you need some assistance, I'll help there as well. Dunno what that entails, but I'll do what I can. Dave K (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
| | | | | Re: Gauging interest in The Hobby Show 2004 - Toronto, ON
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| Hi Allan, (...) Be sure to count me in and let me have all the details - in time! I don't want to miss it like last year! I still have (URL) Butters> and (URL) Inferno> built. I am keeping them around specifically for this event! Cheers Keith (20 years ago, 17-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Gauging interest in The Hobby Show 2004 - Toronto, ON
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| (...) Thanks, that link answered all of my questions and more. You can count this reply as a 'yes' under the 'who is interested category'. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
| | | | | Re: Gauging interest in The Hobby Show 2004 - Toronto, ON
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| (...) Hello Janey, That's a good question. Last year that was probably the most common question I got. And the answer is 'no' you don't have to commit to all three days. In fact, for the 2003 show, we had people who attended for just about every (...) (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
| | | | | Re: Gauging interest in The Hobby Show 2004 - Toronto, ON
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| (...) I'm curious to know if someone wants to be part of the display do you need them to commit to all three days? Janey (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
| | | | | Gauging interest in The Hobby Show 2004 - Toronto, ON
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| The Hobby Show in Toronto is just about 6 months away. This post is intended to gauge the level of interest that people have in putting on a booth at this year's show. As a reminder, the Can-Brick Builders attended last year's show (Nov 2003) and (...) (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: ParLUGment May Meeting
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| Well, we had a record breaking turn-out for our May meeting. 14 people showed up, and that was without 2 regulars. We went around the circle to introduce ourselves and our favourite themes, so the new attendees were Deborah (architecture), Shirley (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
| | | | | Re: LEGO train Show in Niagara Falls,Canada presented by TheBrickArt
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| (...) RTLToronto and others- Sorry up front for the cross-post, but I wanted to get this to the .loc and .orgs in the area... I just stopped in a lunch and Marek let me peek at his layout. It is about 13m x 6m (about 42 x 20 ft), has several bridges (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.us.ny.buf, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
| | | | | Re: LEGO train show in Niagara Falls,Canada..presented by TheBrickArt
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| (...) I tried to find out more information and this is what I found: A website that lists train show in Canada but still has no more information: (URL) name of the building at the address given: CANADIAN POLISH HOME 5072 Magdalen Street Niagara (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
| | | | | Re: Dear LEGO...
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| Have to agree with getting more Pick a brick stores, you have one in Windsor, down in the south of england, there should be one up north, say Manchester, so i can get the bits i need without resorting to bricklink :D (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.dear-lego)
| | | | | History
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| Don't know how I got the idea, but I was browsing LUGNET and got the idea to look up who were the oldest posters on LUGNET from ParLUGment. Interesting stuff. Here's their first posts to LUGNET, first posts to .ott, and rec.toys.lego/alt.toys.lego (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
| | | | | ParLUGment May Meeting
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| Just to let everyone know, I will be hosting the May Meeting, on Tuesday May 4th, at 7pm. No dinner this time. It looks like we may have 14 attendees this time. Directions will be emailed directly to those interested in attending. Anyone wishing to (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
| | | | | Dear LEGO...
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| (cross-posting to Dear-LEGO) Jake, ...or whichever other LEGO representative that might be reading this... Why has Canada been left out of all these LEGO store openings?!?! Not to ignore other countries, but Canada actually had a LEGO S@H until a (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.dear-lego)
| | | | | Re: meeting in may?
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| (...) lol! Details two weeks before the meeting? That's unheard of for our group! In the past we've been pretty bad, as I'm sure you've noticed the lack of meeting postings on LUGNET. :) I guess we should try and change that since the group is (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
| | | | | meeting in may?
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| hi, tim strutt mentioned that this group might gather in may, the 1st monday and i was hoping to receive more info re details, if they've been decided. could someone please let me know if in fact details have been decided. i'd appreciate it very (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
| | | | | Shopping Update
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| Stopped at TRU on Merivale today. They have ALL the X-Pods now. A bin full. And they have a LOT of stuff on sale, between 30-45% off on sports, racers, some new creator & town stuff, and of course Jack Stone. The 45% was mainly the extra-large (...) (20 years ago, 15-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
| | | | | Re: more mocs - cliffhouse, museum
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| (...) As far as I know, ParLUGment will meet next on Monday, May 3. Unfortunately, I may not be there, since it's my sons birthday. But if you are interested in attending, we will definitely email you the info on where it will be (once decided), (...) (20 years ago, 10-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: more mocs - cliffhouse, museum
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| (...) sharing my work with children is one thing, sharing with the afol community has turned out to be something completely different. you mentioned in a previous post that parlugment would be meeting the first monday of the month. will this be (...) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, FTX)
| | | | | Re: more mocs - cliffhouse, museum
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| (...) before i break my creations, i bring them into work to show my students (i'm a teacher) so at least i get a chance to share the beauty of this hobby. they (aged 4-12) are in awe of the brick and i hope i incite them to build something, (...) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.general, FTX)
| | | | | Re: more mocs - cliffhouse, museum
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| (...) <snip> (...) Some more beautiful MOC's again. The Cliffhouse is beautiful. Makes me want to build something just to include a waterfall. That waterfall is awesome. I can see why you'd have to tear it down. That's a lot of window packs. And (...) (20 years ago, 9-Apr-04, to lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.general)
| | | | | Re: Dear LEGO...
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| (...) Presumably Gatineau is part of the Ottawa Region, casino and all. :) (...) Well, it doesn't seem the way it used to be, I agree. While we don't miss anything our American friends get from S@H in the US. What we lost was: a) At exchange pricing (...) (20 years ago, 7-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Dear LEGO...
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| (...) Calum, According to your stats, we beat your tourism on a per capita basis. :-) Do not forget that with Ottawa you have Gatineau and a reasonable proximity to Montreal. Actually, I do not want to argue that LEGO do something here instead of (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Dear LEGO...
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| (...) LEGO Imagination Centers, besides looking somewhat cooler on a whole, tend to end up with a whole lot of non-line merchandise and things like keychains and magnets and stuff. The Brand Stores are just that, and the Outlets carry a broader (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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