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(...) john, did you not get the internal memo? all brickfête 2x2 corner plates shall be dark red, in accordance with ruling 2.0.2.1.4. you know how janey is such a stickler for rules. you should see our rulebook. man, she cracks a mean and mighty (...) (13 years ago, 12-Mar-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) OMG, John, that's so scary. Wow. I have nothing to say but I do need a few moments to recover. Janey "Red Brick" (13 years ago, 12-Mar-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Well, then, let's get the ball rolling! (2 URLs) JOHN (13 years ago, 12-Mar-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX) !
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(...) It's going to be perfectly safe. (1) Chris B.E.D. 1. "...Said the spider to the fly...." (13 years ago, 12-Mar-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) OK lets just get this all cleared up right now. its Brickfête Enforcement Division. NOT porous security. Look, If you play your cards right, the B.E.D. is always looking for a few good.... umm,.... (cough) Ok, Janey is about to authorize me to (...) (13 years ago, 11-Mar-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) A Fest that is all about the fans? That idea blows..... (URL) Badum Ching> All seriousness aside, the whole event looks fantastic, from the name and logo, right down to the presumably porous sêcurity.... (URL) JOHN (13 years ago, 11-Mar-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Somehow, I don't feel much safer; that's like the wolf guarding the sheep! :) --Mike. (13 years ago, 11-Mar-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) David, Thank you. I blame only myself for my poor formatting. As a shameless plug, Janey said that I could be in charge of Security at the event. (evil grin) To that end, I took on the job with gusto. Regards Chris B.E.D. (Brickfete (...) (13 years ago, 11-Mar-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Link corrected (13 years ago, 11-Mar-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Does a little happy dance, can't wait to see who comes! Janey "Red Brick" (13 years ago, 10-Mar-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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For those wondering, our event has been planned because bricksnorth is not happening. Regards (...) (13 years ago, 10-Mar-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(URL) The baseplates are laid, the studs have been covered and the last brick has been snapped into place. Only one piece is missing (in this moc): you! obb is proud to present the inaugural Canadian LEGO fan event. Join us for Brickfête July (...) (13 years ago, 10-Mar-11, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) !!
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(...) (URL) "Red Brick" (13 years ago, 4-Feb-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Just a quick note to say thank you so much for bringing all your awesome items out for display. The room looks fantastic thanks to all of your efforts. I think the hobby is being well represented and I would like to offer a huge round of (...) (13 years ago, 29-Jan-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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The Ontario Brick Builders will be displaying MOCS, plus a Classic Space Layout, a Train Layout and a Castle/Medieval display for the entire month of February (and perhaps March) at St Jacobs Outlet Mall, at St Jacobs, Ontario. (Right beside the (...) (13 years ago, 28-Jan-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Really? Why, was the food that bad? (13 years ago, 19-Jan-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) And I was even more impressed and actually licked it! Janey "Red Brick" (13 years ago, 18-Jan-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) On behalf of myself, OBB and Whackolug, I would like to thank Jeff and Jen for hosting an awesome LEGO Centric Holiday gathering for us all. In spite of our unpredictable weather it appears that everyone had a great time. Wow, I need a new bin (...) (13 years ago, 18-Jan-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) I was subsequently reminded and I actually brought it! Dave K (13 years ago, 17-Jan-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Psssst!!!! This is your reminder. Looks brilliant, pun intended. Janey "Red (with Chrome envy) Brick" (13 years ago, 15-Jan-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Ladies and Gents... Please note, due to The OBB/rtl/Whackolug combined holiday party being hosted by Jeff VW, this months Sunday dinner is cancelled. The schedule will return as normal (third Sunday of each month, at Angels in Guelph, 630pm) for Feb (...) (13 years ago, 15-Jan-11, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Also sorry to hear Rob--You're a great builder. As always, whatever you need--I'm not great with mapmaking but you know... Dave K -who still has his favourite quote as delivered by Rob--"See kids, this is why we have a mommy!" Still smile to (...) (13 years ago, 14-Jan-11, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) S'OK- My "hobby" time is being taken up my my map-drawing: http:\\www.cartocopia.com which unlike Lego actually makes me beer money rather than costing me beer money, and boardgaming (URL) A> (13 years ago, 14-Jan-11, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Sorry to hear that Rob. Janey "Red Brick" (13 years ago, 14-Jan-11, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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Well- I've decided that there is no longer a place for Lego in my life (sniff) and I need to clear up some space so I will be selling my Lego, so I'm posting here hoping for a local sale before e-baying. I have no patience for parting everything out (...) (13 years ago, 14-Jan-11, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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(...) Your next challenge: Transparent. Most difficult color? I vote Glow-In-The-Dark. DaveE (14 years ago, 23-Dec-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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In lugnet.org.ca.obb, David Koudys wrote: *snip* (...) *snip* Wow - that looks great, Dave! Ed (14 years ago, 23-Dec-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb)
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The elders amongst you may recall that I have a slight... appreciation for the 948 go-cart. It was, after all, the very first Technic set I received as a kid (circa 1977) and it was the biggest set I got after The Big Melt (tm). Here's some pics of (...) (14 years ago, 21-Dec-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.technic) !
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(...) (URL) the article for LEGO... it is confirmed. Jeff VW (14 years ago, 10-Dec-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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! (...) To Dave.... If you get hired as store manager, I'll work for ya.... ;) I have "some" retail experience (I worked at Toys R Us one christmas) and over 7 years in security (including loss prevention), and I do still enjoy "bricking". :D Ben (14 years ago, 25-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Good to hear that a Lego store is finally gonna be somewhat local (At least within driving distance). Too bad it's located in Toronto though. I'm not a big fan of T.O. and try to avoid going there if I can help it. I'm surprised they wouldn't (...) (14 years ago, 25-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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Here's an interesting tidbit of information I gleaned from a (non-LEGO related) reliable source-- A LEGO store is opening in March 2011 at Sherway Gardens in Toronto, Ontario If true, that'll be good for the many folks that weren't happy that the (...) (14 years ago, 24-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Jeff vW and I agreed that bigger layouts =! better layouts sometimes. We did a show a few years back that took basically 2 days just to set up. A 7.5 x 10 foot layout is just about perfect (at least for now)--enough to not look too crowded yet (...) (14 years ago, 23-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Killer little layout, Dave! I'm forwarding the linkie to Ross! It inspires me to get building on mine! Great vid-- tell me that is you playing the pie ana! :-) JOHN (14 years ago, 23-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) snip Video as promised-- (URL) Comes in just over 8 minutes Enjoy! Dave K (14 years ago, 23-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! I didn't get LDCCset up at the show--I lost the RCX firmware. Derek brought in a USB tower but Sunday was pretty busy so I let the monorails run off a regular train controller for the day. I'll probably get the layout LDCC'ed for the (...) (14 years ago, 23-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Dave, Once again you have managed to astound, and amaze. Good job. Chris (...) (14 years ago, 22-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Videos will show, but to whet your appetites.... The 2010 Toronto Christmas Train SHow was a very big success! It was due to the diligent efforts of all the persons displaying-- John with his beautiful houses scene and wind turbine Bill with this (...) (14 years ago, 22-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, FTX)
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Hello World! Since what I wrote before was so awesome in it's froodishness, I'll just repost it-- It's that time of year again when I put aside my procrastination and announce to the world (the part of the world that reads LUGNET anyways...) that (...) (14 years ago, 17-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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Hello everyone! So I've been experimenting with the externally powered monorail... Then I remembered how much fun I had with Mark Riley's LDCC-- (URL) (vid from way back in '06) So one thing led to another, and here's the result-- (URL) (monorail (...) (14 years ago, 12-Nov-10, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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