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| (...) My 2 cents I went and looked at the site when it came out. It didn't look like something I'd want to do myself, but I didn't see it as totally unsafe or anything. On the other hand I think I understand the model rocketry guys sensitivity to (...)   (25 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate) 
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|  |  | Re: Quote: "Legos are for 9 year olds..." 
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| (...) Certainly it's for 9 year olds; why shouldn't they be included? Dave!    (25 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate) 
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|  |  | Quote: "Legos are for 9 year olds..." 
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| The subject line is a quote from a thread in rec.models.rockets dated August 28. I realize that most of you don't care, but I thought you might be interested in at least looking at this thread on rec.models.rockets It's getting out of control and (...)   (25 years ago, 30-Aug-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate) 
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|  |  | Re: horizontal rocketry: wdyt? 
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| (...) I do not think your morons, however I would strongly suggest that you start using wire guides from now on. Make a spool and capstan assembley with good quality multi-strand cable. Parts may still fly off but will help keep the majority of the (...)   (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate) 
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|  |  | Re: horizontal rocketry: wdyt? 
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| Thanks! No, no one was hurt (we've done about 15 LEGO-related rocket experiments so far). I've experienced enough burns and projectiles hits in other ways to know what it feels like. And, BTW, I DO manage to do some moronic things come to think of (...)   (25 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate) 
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