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one of my friends has been having that trouble lately. he connects with at&t. perhaps something is wrong with their servers, it works fine for me and I live next door to him. -Phil "Carl Watson" <cbccwats@hotmail.com> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Not to worry - in any case, us QLD people have got plenty of mozzies who will gladly bite anyone and anything with a pulse!! ;-) In fact, we've got so many pests I'm sure a few more won't be noticed that much, except perhaps by the border crossing (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) To be sure that you can eventually connect to it try: ping -i 255 www.ldraw.org That is to use the maximum TTL. I tryed it and Got: Reply from 130.226.51.217: bytes=32 time=240ms TTL=227 Which is very near the limit. (...) In Fact the packet (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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See: (URL) the inventory. I assume this is the one with the metallic case. Here's a review of sorts: (URL) touch sensors may be a nice addition to an RCX if you're using NQC to read the raw values. -- -Rob. ===...=== New sets and parts for sale or (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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Hi All, Can anyone tell me more about this set, original price, can it be connected to mindstorms. The reason I ask is that Myers is having a 20% off lego sale at the moment and I've got the city store to put this set on hold for me until I work out (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.au)
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(...) we've seen this problem before... it seems that the ldraw.org site lives in the far depths of the internet. A lot of people seem to need more than 30 "hops" to get to it, and apparently, there's software out there that is just not patient (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) I got this: "Reply from 193.10.252.210: TTL expired it transit." "Approximate round trip time in mili-seconds - 0ms" I think this means that it didn't work. Could you please tell me what this means Thankyou Carl (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) if you are using Ienternet Explore, you must inculde the protocol like in: (URL) this still doesn't solve your problem try (if you are running windows) on the command line ("command.com" on Win9X, or cmd.com on WinNT) ping www.ldraw.org If you (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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I tried again. It still isn't working. Why? Why? Why? Carl (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) I had no problems a minute ago. Try again well, Andreas Stabno (URL) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Hi I was wondering if anyone could help me out? I can't get into www.ldraw.org I get a 'cannot find server' message. Is this the same for everyone else. Thanks Carl Watson <I don't have a catchy signature yet> (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Kerry be carefull stirring up the southern "Legoites" they might bite back. Peter P (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Did (...) ... (...) Oops I forgot Mark H's trip with Larry P to Pacific Fair last Saturday. I hope you are all observing that here in sunny Queensland, we have 4 events in the space of 9 days. I hope the rest of you guys can match the (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Perhaps it's age or perhaps it's because I do information modelling for a living but ... 1. Why do we want to number these things anyway? 2. What is the criteria that makes a Lego-related event worthy of being a LegOz numbered event? You see, (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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Hey, I might come, e-mail me the details so my mum can read it though! Later, James (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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(...) Yes, we've (Tas) got the same phone area code as Vic now. Plus I'd be forever looking up codes to see who was doing what. How about: LegOz Tas 2001.1 LegOz Vic 2001.1 etc, within a state different areas could co-ordinate their number scheme (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Whytcross, Benjamin" <BWhytcro@pacificaccess.com.au> Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2000 1:55 PM Subject: LegOz 2000.7 in Melbourne and LegOz 2000.8 in Sydney (...) A possible alternate method might be to use the (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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| | LegOz 2000.7 in Melbourne and LegOz 2000.8 in Sydney
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Okay...It's getting nearer... LegOz 2000.7 [Vic 2] (Oh yes, and LegOz 2000.8 [Syd/NSW]) For those of you out there who have no idea what I'm on about...read on [and those who do know can also read on if they wish :) especially if the want (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.au.vic.mel, lugnet.loc.au.nsw.syd)
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Myer - 20% off all toys for the rest of this week plus extended lay-by for Christmas. They've got some small Dino sets now, sold out of Soccer a couple of weeks ago. Race, Mickey and Primo came in last week, also the Duplo Mixer Truck. No September (...) (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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I have found a 6087 on special at Devonport Toyworld, Burnie had sold out (like Hobart) and Launceston had a different catalog with no Lego whatsoever. Thanks everyone, Deidre drb@tasmail.com (24 years ago, 14-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Many thanks to everyone who has offered to pick one up (here and in email). My sister is trying to get one in N Tas for me, so I'll see how she goes first (no postage!). Deidre drb@tasmail.com (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) IIRC, there were still laws in place in England in Elizabethan times that all the peasants had to spend a certain number of hours a week at longbow practice, and there were practice grounds in the cities, but as you say people got lazy and the (...) (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Dare I say it - this isn't accurate. :-) Crossbows are extremely accurate and powerful weapons, but more importantly they are easier to be accurate with (point it at what you want to hit and shoot). Longbows are accurate, too, but a lot (...) (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Crossbows were easy to use - there was a lot less training required. Years less, to be specific. They were good in castle defense when rate of fire was less important and a pre-drawn bow was valuable - as little time exposed as possible. The (...) (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.pirates)
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IIRC crossbows were used because they were A LOT more accurate than longbows. (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Paul :-) Look forward to seeing you! Regards Richard Still baldly going... 907 and closing... (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Cool. How come longbows fell into disuse? And and how come we bothered with crossbows at all? I love finding out about this stuff :-) Regards Richard Still baldly going... (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.pirates)
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hmmmmm well I was in the city on sunday... I bought the fright knights castle thing and some other stuff like Rock Raiders... They still had a few castles left when I was there... maybe a few left? They had/have : ROCK RAIDERS The Tunnel (...) (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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From Target in Camberwell.. 2738 Bridge $46.27 2932 Passenger train $125 2936 Station $69.95 2937 F1 transport $23.95 2938 Tunnel $33.50 'Stores end cost' -> I'm not going to reveal my source, but I hope to get some more RRP's soon :) 2931 "Push (...) (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Probably national, is in Tas too. First I knew about it was when Frances emailed me (thanks!) as the Toyworld catalog is never delivered in my area. The Hobart store has a mailing list, which I have now been added to. Anyway, this catalog sale (...) (24 years ago, 13-Sep-00, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au)
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Dave Low wrote in message ... (...) the (...) Well, if the Sydney Brickwars event is held after/during LegOz 2000.8 in October, then I can bring about 40 spare Divers knives for trade if anybody wants them - I've certainly got no use for that many! (...) (24 years ago, 12-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) knife (...) Longbows were replaced by firearms, not crossbows, and that was primarily out of disuse more than effectiveness. Bruce (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.pirates)
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(...) Yup that would explain it. Doh! (...) I'll certainly bring along a squad. I haven't decided whether to field them. I think I'm still better off with long bows. I seem to recall that historically crossbows replaced longbows because while they (...) (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.pirates)
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(...) It was in an email (that's why it's not here!). Here's the original plan: I've figured out a way to make a bayonet. (warning: involves mods) Take a modern rifle, an adventurers camera and a divers knife. You can get the first two in many (...) (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au, lugnet.pirates)
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| | Re: Review of the 5571 Black Cat / Big Rig / Big Truck
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(...) Any sign of these 2870s in the Sydney region? I thought Paradisa was well and truly dead... Maybe BigW has discovered a few unopened crates from 1997-98: see the pile of 6568s that have turned up for $18. --DaveL (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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(...) Errr, me? But I'm not sure I get the point? Kerry (24 years ago, 11-Sep-00, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.au)
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