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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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