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Hello everyone, In order to submit Oliver’s Nomination, we need at least 3 testimonials from you, Oliver’s fans ;) If you find some time before noon on Friday can you please write up a testimonial for Oliver. (I will submit his application before (...) (16 years ago, 22-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Anyone intrested in becoming a local representive for the Lego Ambassador Program
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(...) Awww Dave, Im not mad, actually I am flattered, but you are right, I will say no. I have too much on my plate right now. Thanks, Janey "Red Brick" (16 years ago, 21-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Woot! 3 identical posts!!
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Beat that! dunno why--only clicked once Dave K (16 years ago, 20-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Woot! 3 identical posts!!
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Beat that! dunno why--only clicked once Dave K (16 years ago, 20-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Anyone intrested in becoming a local representive for the Lego Ambassador Program
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(...) I nominate Janey. She'll say no and she'll get mad at me for bringing her name up... But as far as my personal opinion goes--there is no better ambassador-type person that I know anyhwere--she even inspires me to get more involved all the (...) (16 years ago, 20-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Anyone intrested in becoming a local representive for the Lego Ambassador Program
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(...) I nominate Janey. She'll say no and she'll get mad at me for bringing her name up... But as far as my personal opinion goes--there is no better ambassador-type person that I know anyhwere--she even inspires me to get more involved all the (...) (16 years ago, 20-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Anyone intrested in becoming a local representive for the Lego Ambassador Program
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I think someone from our group should at least apply, so unless anyone else wishes to, here goes: Name and age of the nominee. Oliver Giesen , 43 Where is the nominee from? Brampton, Ontario, Canada Which Group does this nominee represent? (...) (16 years ago, 17-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: CAN you believe it... The next Robotics game.
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Just bumping this- Is this event still on the horizon, or have we scrubbed it completely? -Rob A> (...) (16 years ago, 16-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Anyone intrested in becoming a local representive for the Lego Ambassador Program
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The Lgo Ambassador Program is now accepting nominations for the next cycle. More details can be found here: (URL) anyone intrested in being a Lego Ambasador. I have decided to step down this cycle, as we are expecting our second, and work and other (...) (16 years ago, 14-May-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Spring Show wrap up!
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In lugnet.org.ca.obb, Deborah Higdon wrote: snip (...) Your MOC was beautiful as is. The next show'll be 2 whole days--you won't be able to stand hanging out with us that long. It's always great being with other fans of the brick! You take care, (...) (16 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Spring Show wrap up!
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(...) Yeah, the history of Janey, digital cameras and these shows hasn't always bee nthe best (...) Was real hard werk--lemmee tell yas! Surrounded by you guys who did everything.... (...) Woot! Me too!! maybe we get something big! Looking forward (...) (16 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | One more Spacey vid from the show
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With some editing... (URL) For all you Classic Space fans. Dave K (16 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: Spring Show wrap up!
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(...) it was brief, too brief! but thanks dave, for all your work. glad to hang about with all of you, and bring up some stuff, no matter how de-flowered it is ;). looking forward to our next show. -§ deborah §- (16 years ago, 30-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Spring Show wrap up!
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(...) Snipped Back home now, thanks for the great pics Dave, I neglected to bring my camera this time around, so I appreciate your shots. Had a great time myself, and it was such a pleasure to see everyone. Dave thank you so much for organizing yet (...) (16 years ago, 29-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Spring Show wrap up!
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Well that was a busy little weekend! I had a fantastic time (albeit a little tiring) and it was purely due to the people that showed up! Deb and Jason came down from our nations' capital! Deb with the wonderful buildings! And jason with the (...) (16 years ago, 28-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, lugnet.build.microscale, FTX)
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| | Toronto Spring Toy, Train and Doll Show April 27th, 2008
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Doing nothing this Sunday? Well then, you're invited to come on out to-- THE TORONTO TOY, TRAIN & DOLL COLLECTORS' SHOW April 27, 2008 - 10.00am-4pm The International Centre, Hall 6, 6900 Airport Rd. Mississauga, ON , Canada We'll be displaying (...) (16 years ago, 25-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: Classic Space Repair Bay
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(...) DAVE, all i can say is WOW. love the look. cant wait to see these at the next show. (...) "extra slow" ??? LIKE that would be a challenge for the mighty sandy/sparky server. If i didnt know better, i would think your hosting of a C64 with 2400 (...) (16 years ago, 17-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Few things
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I think the only thing that would make that gantry nicer is blue rail rather than boring old grey. Classic space liked blue. I have lots of blue rail....want any? -Rob A> (16 years ago, 17-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Classic Space Repair Bay
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(...) Ooops! I forgotto put that in!! Grr!!! Thanks for the great feedback I have the parts depot in mind for this MOC. It'll have yet more moving stuff (hopefully) Dave K (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Classic Space Repair Bay
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(...) Nice MOC! I think you pulled off the CS style just fine given the constraints of the pieces to work with. Yours reminds me of a spacey version of (URL) Freight Loading Station 4555>, just missing the yard office/warehouse bay next to it (say, (...) (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Few things
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(...) Double bubble? The Spear-a-mint Twins? Am I dating myself? (...) I could but my grey brick collectoin is pretty limited. I'll try a few things now that you've inspired me. (...) Dave K (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Few things
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(...) Mmmm...mmm.... coleslaw... oh wait--that's Oliver. (...) Waah. (...) Thanks! (...) Again, double Waah! Oh wait! I own a fast and free picture hosting service--is called 'Sandy's and Sparky's Space' And oh wait! I own it. And oh wait! I'm the (...) (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Classic Space Repair Bay
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Eh, so I'm a little enthused about CS right now... With much further ado, here's what we have-- (2 URLs) Classic Space Repair Bay (2 URLs) Repair Vehicle (URL) Dude controlling gantry (red button on bottom means 'STOP!!') (URL) Computer Diagnostic (...) (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: Few things
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(...) Smile, I see both posted... double the fun, and thanks. As for the grade difference, couldnt you just surround the raised areas with slopes or bricks to simulate graters? See you in a few weeks. Janey "Red Brick" (16 years ago, 16-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Few things
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(...) um, is the thing you didn't expect, when someone in the background ask someone else for there coleslaw? (...) your server is slow. (...) DAVE, this is VERY impressive. I like it a lot. Great job. (...) Please feel free to you any other FREE (...) (16 years ago, 15-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Few things
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(...) I had this great post that was supposedly posted but got lost in the sub-ether. and the writing muse has left the building so summary-- dinner missed you as well, glad your van's back, glad you're good, looking forward to seeing you and your (...) (16 years ago, 15-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) I wouldn't be--bunch of LEGO geeks talking about all things LEGO--who'd want to hang out in that environment???? Waittaminit.... (...) Trying to figure out how to get these 3 bricks/1 plate high animated sections and the rest of the layout on (...) (16 years ago, 15-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Few things
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(...) Snipped, well now Im double bummed I missed dinner! Looking great Dave, cant wait to see the full layout. P.S. My "new and improved" Micro Layout is ready (3 by 6 baseplates), and my van is back from the repair shop,.... so as long as no other (...) (16 years ago, 15-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Few things
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First, never bring a motorized MOC to LEGO diner... (URL) Someone'll modify your creation to do something it wasn't designed for, but is way totally cooler than anyone thoguht! What else... Oh, in the latest installment of the 'let's make things (...) (16 years ago, 14-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Last with the colored 948's
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'Cause I'm unofficially out of specific pieces... (2 URLs) Green/Sand Green/Lime Green 948 (2 URLs) Orange/Dark Orange/Red 948 And the off-colours that can't get done-- (URL) After 16 948's, I can't find any more steering wheels, tires and piston (...) (16 years ago, 14-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Hobby Show
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(...) :( Dave K (16 years ago, 12-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Hobby Show
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I realize its a bit early to be concerned about a show that normally happens in late fall... but I wanted to let everyone know (and more importantly those planning on building something) that more than likely nothing will be happening for 2008. (...) (16 years ago, 11-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: Uh oh--Dave's got the 'moving things with magnets' bug...
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(...) That's the one. (...) His has the advantage of being a much simpler drive system than yours, but the gear system looks like it could be less troublesome in terms of following complex paths. I'm guessing it'd have trouble dealing with two-way (...) (16 years ago, 10-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Uh oh--Dave's got the 'moving things with magnets' bug...
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(...) Thanks for the heads up, David! I saw something a while back where someone had train tracks running under the layout that would drag vehicles around roadplates using magnets. Dunno if that was Steves. I'ts a fantastic setup anyway--any (...) (16 years ago, 10-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: Uh oh--Dave's got the 'moving things with magnets' bug...
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(...) (URL) Ringe came up with a solution a few years ago, which has been featured in at least half a dozen MichLUG/MichLTC shows so far (if you were at the big National Train Show in July you might have even seen them). He doesn't seem to have them (...) (16 years ago, 9-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Classic Space vehicle driving around
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(...) YES, Chris ~IS~ happy you discovered youTube. Chris (16 years ago, 10-Apr-08, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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| | Re: LEGO Classic Space vehicle driving around
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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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| | Re: Uh oh--Dave's got the 'moving things with magnets' bug...
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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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| | Re: Uh oh--Dave's got the 'moving things with magnets' bug...
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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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