 | | AdeLUGs #2 review - 4 weeks late :(
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Hi everyone I suppose its about time I posted a review on AdeLUGs #2. On Satuday 6th of October we had our second meeting....... ATENDEES ---...--- Carl Watson Ben Westwood Barry White Tom Williams Don Lee (his 1st meeting) John Hayward (guest from (...) (23 years ago, 3-Nov-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.sa.ade, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Some things up for grabs
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Hi folks - how is everyone? Hope the Adelugs #2 was good (sorry Carl!) Anyhoo - I have liberated the first half of my collection from my siblings, and have sorted through them. I haven't gone through which bricks I am keeping yet, but I have gone (...) (23 years ago, 11-Oct-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: AdeLUGs #2 - new start time 1pm & some other details
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Here is the latest on the trading wanted list Trading, wanted list: add your details to the list & reply by posting or email. BARRY 4 Black 45 degree corner slopes. 1 inverted too. 2 Lt grey 1 x 12 Bricks. 2 Lt grey 2 x 12 Plates. 6 Lt grey 2 x 2 (...) (23 years ago, 6-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.sa.ade, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: AdeLUGs #2 - new start time 1pm & some other details
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(...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.sa.ade, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: AdeLUGs #2 - new start time 1pm (now with added Buyonicle content!)
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(...) Thread hijack! I'm keen to dispose of some extra masks (not excited about swapping for masks though). If you want to let me know what masks you are after I may be able to help you out. Also if interested in Gold/silver/copper painted masks (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | AdeLUGs #2 - new start time 1pm & some other details
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Hi everyone Hopefully you all know what time tommorow's meeting is now starting. 1pm until 5pm. Also, it looks like we will have a guest for the day. Jon D. Hayward from the UK is in Adelaide & would like to come along! Trading, wanted list: add (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.sa.ade, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: 3800 ultimate builders set, are we getting it in AU?
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Hi Jonathan, I thought I saw one over here. But if you want it remeber shipping makes it an expensive set. Or Imust be mistaken with the Mars extension set. Gtreetings have fun and keep building Nico (23 years ago, 29-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | 3800 ultimate builders set, are we getting it in AU?
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And if so when is it due out? It looks like a good way to expand my technic collection... Plus it has a geared motor without a battery box (which I already have and dont need) If we arent getting it, who do I send the (nice, well worded) letter to (...) (23 years ago, 19-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Something for next MUGS meeting
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(...) I don't think it'll really matter - if they're only doing a 4 minute spot, I don't imagine they'll focus to closely on what the robots are doing, just as long as there's a couple running around... If we're gonna try & arrange a get together (...) (23 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Something for next MUGS meeting
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(...) Yes, I've seen some of their postings, which is why I think we should have a go, it sounds like fun. I made a few of the contest entries from www.brickbots.com (never entered them though). (...) Could do, does a line follower sound that (...) (23 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Something for next MUGS meeting
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(...) Check out rtlToronto - they've had a few Mindstorms contests now. The biggest hassle is setting up some kind of "playing arena". Hey maybe if we get something soon, the ABC might like to film it for their show... ROSCO (off to try & break the (...) (23 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Something for next MUGS meeting
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(...) This is the sort of thing I was imagining (sorry Ben). If we can come up with some simple rules say by early next week, we can get started. Martin (off to think up some simple rules). (23 years ago, 5-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Something for next MUGS meeting
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(...) How about something fairly simple to start with, like the fastest line-navigator or something? Just to see how it goes? ROSCO (23 years ago, 5-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Something for next MUGS meeting
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(...) G'day, Nope...no date set as yet [how about either the 23rd or the 30th Sue-Ann and David?] As to a good robot/device...something to counter those confounded flying SLUGS when next we battle them :) [Actually, a good one would be to design (...) (23 years ago, 4-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Something for next MUGS meeting
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I know we don't have a date set for the next meeting, but I was thinking that maybe Ross and myself (and anyone else for that matter), might like to do a Mindstorms challenge. If someone comes up with a good idea for a device/robot etc. then we can (...) (23 years ago, 4-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | FS - Aust Silver Champion Technic #8458
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Hi, I'm selling my Silver Champion set. The set come in the orginal box will all the pieces in very good - excelant condition. I was built once and then taken apart. The set includes a new sheet of stickers, as well as the webxtra building (...) (23 years ago, 31-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: ROBOLAB purchase?
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(...) know. It's not the wrong place, but maybe there are others (like the various robotics groups) that might be better. (...) homeschool. We (...) We have (...) interested (...) what to (...) The consumer version is Mindstorms RIS (Robotics (...) (23 years ago, 30-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | ROBOLAB purchase?
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G'day. If this is the wrong place for this posting, please let me know. Just like some help with deciding things. We have an iBook and would like to do MINDSTORMS/ROBOLAB. We homeschool. We live in Pakistan mostly though I'm writing from Perth at (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: hello
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shona brodley <shonab1@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message news:GIGGEs.4or@lugnet.com... (...) Hello & welcome Shona There are a few of us here in SA, though not many of us post regularly. Have a look at out site: (URL) are welcome to come along to (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.sa.ade, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: New Groups added to LUGMAP development page...
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(...) All of the alt text should now appear. I overlooked that one thanks! Note: some browsers do a better job of displaying alt text then others in my experiance. (URL) Kingsley (23 years ago, 6-Aug-01, to lugnet.org, lugnet.org.au)
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| | New Groups added to LUGMAP development page...
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Followups to lugnet.org I have updated the LUGMAP development page with the following LUGs and LTCs. AdeLUG - Australia BUGS - Australia MUGS - Australia TasLUG - Australia PLUG - Portugal LUCNY - United States IndyLUG - United States NILTC - United (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.pt, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.org.us, lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.general)
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| | AdeLUGs #1 - all the details.
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On Sat 21 July the AdeLUGs had their first meeting. We had a great time chatting, trading, showing MOC's/sets & building a train layout. We are hoping to get together againg soon. Everyone agreed that we need more time & floor space. All the details (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.au.sa.ade, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | AdeLUGs #1 - July 2001
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Hi all First of all hello to Tom Williams (a lurker), who will hopefully be coming to the meeting on Saturday. ___...___ So what are we all bringing? CARL & BEN: some space sets, town MOC's, Fabuland MOC's, Bionicles, Soccer Game. JOHN: a train set (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.sa.ade, lugnet.org.au)
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| | LUGs around Oz (was Re: Announcing the AdeLUGs Web site)
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(...) Hey, we've been going for about a year now, we just don't have a website... or er a name... or um very many members :) But we're definitely here and we've had several meetings! Ok Frances, how about TasLUG (we can be slugs too :) ) Deidre (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.sa.ade, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.org)
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| | Re: Announcing the AdeLUGs Web site.
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(...) The state to the South of NSW (home of the STUDS/SLUGS: new homepage - (URL) is Victoria (home of the MUGS: homepage - (URL) the North of NSW is Queensland (home of the BUGS: homepage - (URL) of NSW and Victoria is South Australia (home of the (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.sa.ade, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.org)
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| | Re: Announcing the AdeLUGs Web site.
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(...) Cool! Could you give me some help. I manage the LUG Map... (URL) I am not as up on Australian Geography as I probably should be. Could you help me in locating you on the Australian Map so that you can be added. Thanks, Eric Kingsley (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.sa.ade, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.org)
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| | Announcing the AdeLUGs Web site.
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I would like to announce the AdeLUGs web site. (URL) home of the Adelaide LEGO Users Group. Any comments, suggestions or corrections are welcome. Our first ever meeting will be this Saturday at my place. Any lurkers in the Adelaide area, you are (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.sa.ade, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general) !
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| | Re: Was someone after a Millenium Falcon?
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(...) That was probably me. I was lamenting the fact that I'd missed out on getting one on discount, and marvelling at how short a time they'd been available before being discontinued. A full price Falcon isn't a terribly cost effective way to (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Was someone after a Millenium Falcon?
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Today I saw a Millenium Falcon at Myers (Marion, Adelaide). It wasn't there a week ago (must have been a cancelled layby) & probably won't be there much longer. I think I recall someone was looking for one. eMail me if you want me to pick it up for (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | Black capes
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Hi all I'm chasing a couple of black capes - -like the one worn by Darth Maul Does anyone have any spare? cheers Sue Ann (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Anyone got windows?
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(...) Only got the idea after returning 8?( (...) Yeah, she'll crumble Any Day Now. Must be that flame acting as an oxidising agent... ROSCO (Who prefers not to think about flames near Lego - ugh!) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: Anyone got windows?
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In lugnet.org.au, Ross Crawford writes: Ah ! Life in org.au after all. (...) There should be 2 x 2 white about, didn't you pick up some in the US ? 1 x 2s are usually expensive. (...) The SoL must be slowly changing colour from the inside, the rust (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: I thought you preferred Linux? (was: Anyone got windows?)
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From: "Ross Crawford" <rcrawford@csi.com> (...) got (...) of (...) I've got some, but not spare, There was a few of these sets floating around, so you may want to ask if anybody has any spare, or wants to get rid of the horns. Martin (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: I thought you preferred Linux? (was: Anyone got windows?)
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(...) Which just proves that REAL number-crunchers and the truly hardcore aren't real Men!! But nothin' beats programming a PDP 11 using the front panel switches!! ROSCO follow-ups .o-t.fun (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: I thought you preferred Linux? (was: Anyone got windows?)
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(...) Bur REAL number-crunchers use emacs (puts on flame-retardent suit) and the truly hardcore use emacs with vi setting... Tim (23 years ago, 27-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: I thought you preferred Linux? (was: Anyone got windows?)
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(...) any? (...) Dunno, but the ones in 2148 look just as good. Do you have some? I need 4 of those too. (...) Hmmm. I thought Windows[tm] was the joke....8?) ROSCO (Real Men use vi!) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | I thought you preferred Linux? (was: Anyone got windows?)
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(...) Are these the same as in 2148? Martin (couldn't resist the Linux joke) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Anyone got windows?
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Hi all. I'm looking for some windows for my first loco MOC, and they seem pretty scarce. I need 4 2x2, 4 3x2 and 4 1x2, in white. Am I dreaming? Also, do those silver horns on the 5571 come in any other sets? Anyone got any? I've got a bunch of (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Happy Birthday, Melody
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G'day Mel, Hapy birthday, I trust that you received some more lego today. Aaron (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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| | Re: parts needed (part one)
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(...) the pizza shop I maybe able to help you out with it all there box open all pieces but and so on but really it depends on how badly you want/need it since it's set up in a shot right now for the SBz tv show pizza right now pauly's stuck on a (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.au)
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