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(...) Glad you liked it, Brian! I had fun putting it together. Yeah, Chris was pretty happy I went to YouTube as well. Dave K (16 years ago, 9-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Dave, That's very cool! Thanks for linking to Youtube so we could see how it works. Brian (16 years ago, 9-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! THere's suppose to be a 1 plate gap between the magnet on the chain link and the bottom of the baseplate. However, if the chain is loose, the magnet pulls up so it's touching the baseplate. Since the magnet on the actual vehicle is (...) (16 years ago, 8-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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Nice work Dave! (For a moment I thought I heard "Ride of the Valkyries" in the background of the first vid, btw :) I have a question - do either of the magnets contact the baseplates and drag along them, or are they air-gapped? Lastly, depending on (...) (16 years ago, 7-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I have been blessed (or cursed--depends on the day) to know some really awesome builders--and you are right up there. (...) snip (...) thanks! I hope to expand it a bit--we'll see how time and stuff permits (...) I'm looking forward to seeing (...) (16 years ago, 7-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) anytime, dave, anytime! (...) and even i, would might not fully appreciate the beauty of this triumph, appreciate the beauty of this triumph! looking forward to seeing it in a few weeks. -§ deborah §- (16 years ago, 7-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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Inspired by Deb (and others who have previously done this), I've added one more animation to the Classic Space layout we're working on. (2 URLs) And the acompanying YouTube vid-- (URL) And how it all works-- (URL) and the vid-- (URL) Thinking that (...) (16 years ago, 7-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) Thanks Janey! I'm having fun with it! Dave K (16 years ago, 7-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Oh Dave, he is so cute, nicely done! Janey "Red Brick" (16 years ago, 5-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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Thanks to Deb.... Grrrr!!! That Deb--inspiring me to do stuff!!! Grrr!!! First, Proof of Concept 1 (URL) And accompanying video-- (URL) It worked, but was tres slow So proof of concept 2-- (URL) And video-- (URL) Now that the proof of concept is, (...) (16 years ago, 4-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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I didn't think it'd happen... I mean, we all love the original blue (URL) But when I put a BL order in for some dark blue technic beams... well, all bets were off! (URL) I mean, just look at it! (URL) And compared to the original (2 URLs) And all 15 (...) (17 years ago, 1-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Snipped, wow Rob, these are great. I have a few others that have been submitted so Im going to add them all to one file, and then as a group we can decide which logo we will go with. Thank you, and if you have anymore ideas, please keep (...) (17 years ago, 26-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I love all of them--but this one is hte best Dave K (17 years ago, 26-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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OK one more - sort of a negative space meets a 1x3 thing: (URL) The only drawback is this one must have 2 colours. -Rob A> (17 years ago, 26-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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I came up with a few logo ideas. These were quickly thrown together in my lunch break and are intended as starting points. 1x1 OBB: (URL) Round 1x1 and two doors: (URL) Same but obverse (showing the door handles): (URL) And lastly a somewhat more (...) (17 years ago, 26-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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In lugnet.announce.moc, C. L. GunningCook wrote: (snip) (...) You are VERY welcome. And for the record, the bricks I donated to the cause can be seen in the image. they were the blue ones, just to the left of the logo. :) Chris (17 years ago, 19-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) snip the Back Story... (...) yeah, you're on a roll! this moc is awesome and fooled more than person in the crowd! well built, as usual, janey. keep showing us what you've got! ;) -§ deborah § (17 years ago, 19-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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Last fall I was commissioned by the Toronto Star to do a live one day build as part of a promotion (new sales feature they were launching) at a conference hosted by Strategy Magazine at the Sheraton Hotel (downtown Toronto). (URL) More pics (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 19-Mar-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX) !!
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(I stuck this on rtltoronto, but then found OBB. I'm not sure what the difference is, but here it is for you folks anyway.) Hello to my northern (more like east-northeast really) neighbors! It’s Duane, the guy who had the the big red Great Lakes (...) (17 years ago, 7-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Alexei Leonov. I'd pop in 2010 later tonight and give it a go if the ending didn't creep me out so much. ;) -Iain (17 years ago, 7-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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FLASH!! This just in!!! Crazy unicycling guy makes it to GeekDad!! (URL) are few ships as cinematically majestic as the Discovery from the movies 2001 and 2010 and its successor the Leonov, so you can imagine how I was blown away by these (...) (17 years ago, 6-Mar-08, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) As always Dave, thanks for heading this up. Due to injuries from my recent vehicle accident, I'm reluctant to agree to anything more than I can handle, therefore, I will only be bringing my micro train layout. Size = 2 tables. On this note of (...) (17 years ago, 5-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW April 27, 2008 - 10.00am-4pm The International Centre, Hall 6, 6900 Airport Rd. Mississauga, ON , Canada I'm trying to figure out how much space is needed for our area. I should have a Duplo play area (...) (17 years ago, 4-Mar-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) This is where it gets "complicated" We actually talked about allowing custom sensors, and we more or less all agreed, Until I asked for a "ruling" on what is defined as a sensor. Would a very powerful "rare earth" magnet, glued to a beam (...) (17 years ago, 13-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Jeff, Thank you for organizing this game. I look forward to the web page updates, and a more finalizing of the rules as discussed at dinner. I like that we all seemed to agree on using Dave's wall's as the boundary; and I like that we all have to (...) (17 years ago, 13-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) (URL) the rules don't allow custom sensors? Too bad! Philo (17 years ago, 12-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden wrote: <snip> (...) and... OMG!!!! I can build big 'bots again!!!! Yippee!!!!!!! (cause we're not putting much of a size/weight restriction out there, are we? :) if we are, I vote for 18 inches x 18 (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden wrote: <snip> (...) I still ahve the playfield walls that can be easily set up anywhere on top of a smooth floor. that'd give us an 8x8 arena with white walls--if the cans are darker, a light sensor may (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) The Focus is finding the Heavist can, I think part of the challenge will be finding the cans in general... I imagined a 3 meter by 3 meter (just for you Iian) Practically 10' x 10' for you imperial lovers out there. With maybe 20 - 30 Cans. (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Nice one Jeff- Question on the "can density", which will of course depend on the playfield size and the # cans on the field.. If the focus on finding cans, or finding the largest cans? If the later, I might suggest wrapping the bottom of each can (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Forgot one thing... Time Frame for the Game: How does late March, Early April sound for everyone?? Jeff VW (17 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Ok, so I meant to do this months ago, and I have just been swamped.. So with out further ado, here are my thoughts on our next game: ***...***The Can Game***...*** Premise of the Game: Build a robot that can find the heaviest can in the play field. (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Part 234232326 of 23523632572423822863658.2 (URL) K (17 years ago, 19-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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K, I hit hte 'post' button once.... Sorry 'bout the triple posting thing... (17 years ago, 19-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(URL) Destroyer of MOCs!!!! Yep. Officially I've become a pin-head collector :) When I saw the 493 come up on eBay for around 60 bones, I couldn't resist. (URL) Yeah, is the one with the 'built' craters :) Anywho, now I'm space complete '78 thru (...) (17 years ago, 19-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(URL) Destroyer of MOCs!!!! Yep. Officially I've become a pin-head collector :) When I saw the 493 come up on eBay for around 60 bones, I couldn't resist. (URL) Yeah, is the one with the 'built' craters :) Anywho, now I'm space complete '78 thru (...) (17 years ago, 19-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(URL) Destroyer of MOCs!!!! Yep. Officially I've become a pin-head collector :) When I saw the 493 come up on eBay for around 60 bones, I couldn't resist. (URL) Yeah, is the one with the 'built' craters :) Anywho, now I'm space complete '78 thru (...) (17 years ago, 19-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(URL) one's got fire... Just for Chris. Dave K (17 years ago, 18-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(URL) I get an envelope this weekend. (URL) I open it and pull out this cardboard wrap Cutting the wrap, I get this-- (URL) Wow! (URL) Here's all the pieces (URL) And together I thought it was kinda nifty that the shipper shipped it in hunks instead (...) (17 years ago, 17-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Well, don't forget that I'm old enough to be using a Lego cane/walker in terms of AFOL average ages - lol! :^) I had access to all kinds of older systems when I was younger...Commodore 16/64/PET/Amiga, TSR 90 (?), Apple IIe, Coleco of course (...) (17 years ago, 7-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) OUCH, that's just mean. Yet true. We (my sister and I) ruled the neighbourhood with our Coleco Telstar from 1976... An amazing (tongue in cheek) game "system" which REALLY meant 3 pong variants. From the astounding "handball" (one person (...) (17 years ago, 7-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I thought you were old enough to be a Pong Geek... :g/d/r: (17 years ago, 6-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Yikes! Well Lego geek goes without saying... plus Nintendo geek, Collector geek, Outdoor geek, Book geek and perhaps Portable geek (due to txt addiction)... Thats a lot of geekness for a girl that claims to have a very tiny geek gene. Janey (...) (17 years ago, 6-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Ok, Brian, I'll give you that one. After five years, my experience with cosplay and fandom..there's all kinds.. you get some good ones (like your pic) and some not so good ones. Granted, Celebration III will bring out the die-hards that have (...) (17 years ago, 6-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) I was just thinking of a drunk Scotty... "quit yer yammerin' you bleeping hunk o'..." Or whatever he said in 'Relics' Dave K (17 years ago, 6-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) 1701 after the refit--that's the model I had hanging from my rear view mirror for the longest time... though I saw 'The Menagerie' in the theatre a few weeks back and seeing the TOS Enterprise in HD (all CGI'd)--that looked very cool. Better (...) (17 years ago, 6-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Geek. :-D JOHN (17 years ago, 6-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) But which NCC-1701? A, B, C, D or E? Personally, I like the looks of E best - very sleek and powerful looking IMHO. :^) I've seen the Lego Geek appear in many vigs and MOCs over the years...but that could be just a coincidence... And Bargain (...) (17 years ago, 6-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Not always. For instance, I went to Celebration III for the chance to do a head-to-head ISD speed-build team tournament (truly a LEGO-geek thing I thought). It was also my first "exposure" to Star Wars geeks... which wasn't all together a bad (...) (17 years ago, 6-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) I bought the box set of ST:TNG and ST:V. I figure that would be geeky enough. Although I'm not so bad as to dress up for a convention... Sports geek.... well, what IS that? I play a lot of sports, so I figured by their metric that was geeky. (...) (17 years ago, 5-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I've loved Star Trek since around 5 years old(ish) yet I've never been to a convention. Not one Comioon or E3 for my video game addiction for that matter Heck, I've only been to 1 brickfest... K, not as big a fan in these things as I thought (...) (17 years ago, 5-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Well, I think everyone on here is at least a "LEGO Geek". I've been a few of these from time to time.. (I haven't attended DraconCon since I got into bricks.. so I guess I went from Con Geek to LEGO Geek.. I think the image of the Cosplay geek (...) (17 years ago, 5-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) No train geek... Maybe we can get LEGO artists to create LEGO geek avatars :) Dave K (17 years ago, 5-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Iain resembles that one--or at least theme-park-ride geek... :) Dave K (17 years ago, 5-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Too many to list. Huh, they forgot Carnival Geek. Steve (17 years ago, 5-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Great. And I see they let you in;-) Irregardless (sic): LEGO Apple Portable (see Apple) Trek Sports Rock (possibly geek geek) What, no "train" geek???? JOHN (17 years ago, 5-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Everyone is welcome here--even those who can't spell 'neighbour' properly... Dave K (17 years ago, 5-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Can neighbors play? JOHN (17 years ago, 5-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(URL) out the pic. Though I can 'relate' to many of the depicted geeks, I'm only putting me in two of the 56. One is obvious, and the other--well, probably also obvious (if you know what NCC-1701 stands for...) Anyway, which geeks are you? Dave K (17 years ago, 5-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Hey Dave! Thanks for the note. I found it interesting that two years after it came out someone would still want to write a review about the book. But he had some very kind things to say, so I'm not complaining. :) All the best! Allan (...) (17 years ago, 30-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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It's now heading into hour 13... So whilst waiting for databases to rebuild, I think I'll head over here-- (URL) some entertainment. Ahh, LEGO. How you infiltrate almost every aspect of my life... Dave K (17 years ago, 30-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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You's famous--you made it to GeekDad fame!!-- (URL) K (17 years ago, 29-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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My good friend (and fellow worker), Dave F, brought in his little 'pet project' that he's been working on for the last little bit-- (URL) Inspired by one of the latest Bionicle sets, Dave F wanted to build an 8 legged beastie instead of the set's 4 (...) (17 years ago, 29-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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In lugnet.org.ca.obb, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snip> (...) Your micro display went over HUGE!! I did like the ease of setup :) Now if only TLC released 2 wide track and train motors--we'd be set :) (...) Me too! (...) I love that idea! I'm going to (...) (17 years ago, 28-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Dave thank you so much for organising us once again into a kick butt display, the CS layout was a huge hit, as were the 2 kids tables. Always wonderful to see the core layout, and I was happy to display my micro, phase uno. I had a great time, (...) (17 years ago, 28-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Yeah, haven't seen you in a while, Rob! And I had a 'way cool' 'bot in the middle of the space layout! See you when I see you. Dave K (17 years ago, 28-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) I don't Really Actually, the missus and I were discussing attending some events next year. We'll ahve to see if we can make it. Dave K -who didn't type this thing 'cause I'm not really here. (17 years ago, 28-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Looks and sounds like a great time-- congrats on the show, Dave! You really must find a way to get to Chicago for BrickWorld next June! I'm beginning to think that you don't really exist! :-) JOHN (17 years ago, 28-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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Congratulations to everyone who participated. Too bad I didn't have the time to make it in to Toronto to see. -Rob A> (17 years ago, 27-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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And here's a little video of the space layout-- (URL) the best quality--the original was better. I'll try the get the original up somewhere for downloading Dave K (17 years ago, 27-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space)
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Well that was fun! The good-- Friends, LEGO, crowds... The bad-- no stanctions... The Ugly-- "Hey you Parent!! Wanna take your completely tantrum-throwing brat out to the car for a time-out?" Geesh! Anyway, I've uploaded some pics-- (URL) In which (...) (17 years ago, 27-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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My bad--I thought I had all the NG's and followups done all nice... In lugnet.org.ca.obb, David Koudys wrote: You are invited to the Toronto Christmas Train Shop this weekend! 12am - 5pm, November 24, 2007 10-4pm November 25,2007 The International (...) (17 years ago, 23-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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You are invited to the Toronto Christmas Train Shop this weekend! 12am - 5pm, November 24, 2007 10-4pm November 25,2007 The International Centre, Hall 3, 6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga, ON Amongst all the other train layouts, we'll have a LEGO (...) (17 years ago, 23-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: OBB--it's where the cool kids hang out
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(...) Giggle, totally busted, but if you notice, its just an open page, it has yet to make it to my quick link toolbar, which is overpowered with Lego Icons. Janey "At least I dont spend money at FB, Red Brick" (17 years ago, 18-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Day late, buck 50 short... was... Well that was a fantastic show!
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(...) Snipped (...) I want to thank everyone as well, but I wanted to wait until my pics were up, and that took until tonight. Anyhow... as for the official thanks... I would like to personally thank everyone that came out and helped to promote our (...) (17 years ago, 18-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I spent no time publicly griping about the subtle color shifts TLC made a few years back. However, in hindsight, I can see that bley really did kill my family's Lego purchasing. My kid (now age 11) still gets a Lego set or two at Christmas, (...) (17 years ago, 14-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) That'll save me from financial ruin. Cheers Richie Dulin (FUT market.theory) (17 years ago, 13-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.market.theory, FTX)
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(...) LEGO is evil? And you've got a Facebook tab in your Start bar? Jason R (17 years ago, 13-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) but I'd buy two! tim (17 years ago, 13-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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I'm cut 'n paste guy today. Right from (URL) : Dear Train Club/Exhibitor: You are cordially invited to submit your application for layout/display/exhibit in our upcoming show on Saturday Nov. 24, 2007, 12-5pm and Sunday, Nov.25, 2007, 10-4pm in Hall (...) (17 years ago, 13-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Dave, what are the times and days of the train show, and what time can we set up? I can no longer recall if we can go in the day before or not. Curious, Janey "Red Brick" (17 years ago, 12-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Spotlighted. Thanks for sharing (and appropriate FUT set). Tim PS. I have to write this rambling little postscript in order to get Lugnet to accept this post but I really don't want to mess up this quote. PPS. And even the first postscript (...) (17 years ago, 12-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.general, FTX)
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After being completely inspired by the box o' bricks we got at the Hobby Show (containing a Galaxy Explorer and other space sets)... I went back into my past and built the classic sets I owned. Don't have the time (or the inclination) to build 'em (...) (17 years ago, 12-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Wow. Four years. It's funny you should mention it: I've discussed a possible revision/redo of Traumatic Events a couple of times in the last few months. One discussion was about a possible update to take into account various traumatic events (...) (17 years ago, 12-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX) !!
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(...) It was me asking you about the post Dave so thanks for getting it up there for me. :) Steve (17 years ago, 12-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) I was going to have a street address of 665 once, but thought my neighbours would be hell so I didn't move there. :) Dave K (17 years ago, 12-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) So was I Dave... and when I noticed I hit my 666 feedback on BL today... I did this up for you. (URL) "I buy too much Lego, Red Brick" (17 years ago, 10-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) yeah Richie! Get on that!! :) Dave K (17 years ago, 8-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Tan long technic pins??? I shake my fist in the general direction of Denmark!! :) Dave K (17 years ago, 8-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) thanks Tim! I was stuck on the 'shaking my fist'... Dave K (17 years ago, 8-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) A similar line was in there "I regularly open my window and shout obscenities in the general direction of Denmark." in the 1963 entry. Tim (17 years ago, 8-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Ha!! Thanks, Dave! Richie's post is classic! I can't believe it's been 4 years already... Now, it needs to be updated. (hint hint, Richie) ;) "Big Daddy" Nelson (17 years ago, 7-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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David, Thanks, I had completely missed it the first time. Great fun. And now that apparently technic long pins are going tan & blue (well in the new motorized AT-AT thingy they are anyway), I guess we'll get more complains (which I'd have happily (...) (17 years ago, 7-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Someone mentioned this post at the show-- Blast from the past-- (URL) thought I'd post it here in case anyone's interested I thought one of the lines was 'I opened my window and shook my fist in the general direction of Denmark', but I was wrong--I (...) (17 years ago, 7-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb) !
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| | And some pics from the show (and pics of FOTW)
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(2 URLs) Janey's TorStar box (URL) Jeff VW's new castle (URL) Deb's beach resort (URL) Jason's not-so-completed nifty building (URL) Chris's walking 'bot More pics here-- (URL) As well, thanks to Allan and the parting of 60 bones, this is the Find (...) (17 years ago, 7-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I dont want to be one of those "ME TOO" guys; but, it would seem, I agree with you. I had a great time seeing all the MOC's and that little secret that Steve Witt let out about Christmas 9v trains is SAFE with me. ;) my non-NDA lips are (...) (17 years ago, 6-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Well that was a fantastic show!
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The crowds weren't there, but that didn't stop me from having a good time! As always, great to see Deb and Jason! Thanks to Deb and Janey for helping sort the bricks I acquired. With that, thanks to Allan for that bit. As well, good to see ya again. (...) (17 years ago, 5-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) snip (...) I'm soooooo looking forward to this show! I have (small) stuff to bring for display! See y'all there!!! Dave K (17 years ago, 1-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Looking for something to do this weekend???
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If you or your family is near the Toronto area... and you are looking for something to do this weekend, come check out the Hobby Show at the International Centre. Details of the show... (URL) sure to check out the OBB (Ontario Brick Builders) booth (...) (17 years ago, 1-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I'll be there. Jeff VW (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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