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If you order more than $30.00 form the July/August Mania Magazine you get free shipping. Too bad exchange for cheques is now at 1.54 :-( Jude (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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| | Woo Hoo! Train Cars!
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I awoke to a very pleasant surprise today. My 10013 & 10014 have arrived in Ottawa! Haven't built them yet, since we have company, but they will be built before the day is out. <grin> Box looks nice. Not black & white, so that's a plus. Here's scans (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: New Catalog
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(...) Just as well, I receive my catalog yesterday. Also of note is the 1x4 brick on the bulk bricks page. I thought there would be a "bridge" bulk pack but it seems thats you have to buy everything separately. The steering piece of the Technic 8466 (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) hospital (...) Hi guy, It's look like you had a lot of fun, sorry I couldn't be there :-( I'm very impress by the monorail, real good design. We should host meeting more often, maybe each 2 weeks. Of course when I'm at home. BTW Tim, do you (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Hi, yes I'll be there but the only MOC I'll bring will be rolling stock. That all I can do with my current assignement. I also have a big project for the november train show. Martin (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) The photo on pg 38 is the same as the front page, except with the large 'blue' engine and tender turned around. The grey engine is in the same picture on top of the bridge. But the real kicker is the bulk stuff on pg 24. If they hadn't said (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) What are the content differences again? I can't remember... Doesn't the Bionicle one have less inside? (no Guarded Inn, etc.) KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) I think thats cause it's Dark Gray... (Compare the Large Train with Tender thats central on pg:38 to the "B. Small Train Engine" on the top left side of pg:39.) -R (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca)
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Are all of you in Ontario? I phoned a couple of days ago to get a copy of the new catalog, and the guy on the phone said it wouldn't even be shipped for two weeks. Actually, it doesn't matter that much, as I wanted that catalog before the news of (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) So far, it sounds like 4 or 5 are coming from Ottawa, and maybe 3 so far from Montreal. Unless Martin is bringing something, the MonLUG'ois are too busy working on their November Train Show and weren't planning to bring any modules. As for us (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Got mine today also. Looks nice. Although, did anyone notice that the trains and plates on pages 3, 24, & 38 look purple instead of blue? Anyways, I see they now have brown steep slopes and peaks available. That could be interesting. And I (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Apparently we all received the Summer catalogue today… I was gonna say somethin’ but I didn’t know if others in Ontario had already received theirs! Well, looks like we all got the Summer catalogue with the trains on the cover, but has anyone (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca)
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(...) Hmmm. I was just saying to Heidi today that we should get ourselves a Costco membership. Now I've got one more reason to. Play well. Tim Strutt 8^) ParLUGment #2 (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Hehe, you beat me to posting by 6 minutes :] Mine arrived today, too. I'm not sure how S@H is mailing things, because my catalogue arrivals are all over the map. Last week they sent me the January catalogue... Anyhoo, some notable things in it (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca)
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Hi, The new Shop@Home catalog finally showed up today. Its the one with the trains and bridge on the front cover. Has some newer stuff in it, but nothing I hadn't seen on the web page before... I'll probably be picking up a few of the small items on (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca)
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Hi Jude, Wow that was pretty cool! Was that the vision cam mounted on your bot? If so is it completely wireless or does the camera have to be attached to the computer while recording? If it is completely free to roam with no wires dragging, then (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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Saw them in Costco near Merivale Creator tub - $24.79 3409 Championship Challenge - $48 (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Hi Ka-On, The hospital is now in my town. It looks better in it's natural setting ;-) Pierre and I loved your monorail and I think he is working on a way to make it vertical (for an elevator). Maybe he'll have one to show you when you come to (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) And here I want to say thanks for showing us all the cool stuff. The hospital is just awesome. I also love the tanks. (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) No problem, meetings during the week aren't as easy to plan for. It isn't at my place. The next one I will be hosting will probably be sometime in September, but it isn't sure yet. I'll let you guys know. KZ MonLUG #3 (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Hello Kevin, We were glad you guys could join us. The more, the merrier. I know what you mean about the space stuff. I was killing myself. Unfortunately, my best friends birthday is on the 24th, and his wife is throughing him a surprise 30th (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) I finally got to view it, and now I know what the problem was. The file size was incorrect. It appears that several attempts to download it failed part- way through for some reason. I finally got it all and by double-clicking it, viewed it in (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Hello ParLUGmentarians, I know I'm a few days late but I would like to thank all of you for the hospitality that you showed Pierre and I. We both had a great time and are looking forward to the first EOQLUG meeting later this year. Also, we (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Try this (URL) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) OK, I give up. How do you view it? I tried all my viewers, downloaded 2 more, and tried several plug-ins. I tried the stuff off the DivX site, but even that didn't work. Playa keeps saying 'The location you selected could not be opened'. Help. (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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| | Re: Legends: METROLINER!
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(...) hey Tim, does this mean that rtlToronto Train 3+ will have a dedicated metroliner war.... how about this.... a massive metroliner trainset....all the train enthusiasts in Eastern Canada coming together with their metroliners and club cars and (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: cool train layout
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(...) <blushing> Here is a link to some pictures of our new, in-progress layout: (URL) got a LOT of work to do, but hopefully I'll be able to post more 'teaser' pictures as work progresses. If you have any other questions or comments, bring them (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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Hi guys, Here are some links to the cool GMLTC layout I mentioned at Red Lobster. (URL) how even the landscape is built entirely out of lego. Amazing! These train layouts are my dream! I believe GMLTC is working on an even newer and bigger layout (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(URL) it is actually my new toy. :-) Jude BTW, I used a DivX;-) MPEG-4 codec. (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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| | Woo hoo!
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My payment has arrived in Germany, and my 4558 & 4564 are on their way. Yes, they are used, and I will definitely have to get a MISB 10001 when they come out, but I'm still happy I didn't wait. I'll have 2 months of enjoyment before I can ever get (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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| | Re: I'm jumping on the bandwagon... another GE Contest entry
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(...) ROFLMAO! That is hilarious! OK, you are the runner up, next to Jude. Now I'll have to think of an entry too. Play well. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Znap Monorail
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In our last ParLUGment meeting, I presented my little monorail train using znap pieces for the rail. (URL) photos are a little bury due to my shaky hand. I already tried to sharpen them a bit. It all started at the end of the previous ParLUGment (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.znap, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment) !
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(...) Cool. What are you working on first? Train controls (track switching)? <grin> (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Mindstorms... Jude (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) So, are you playing with your Mindstorms now? Or did you have to go back to work? Thanks for posting the pictures. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) <grin> (...) (URL)And thanks for calling me at work. That was so cool. I would have burst if (...) Peace Out, Jude ParLUGment #1 (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) for (...) nothing (...) 1.5 (...) wanted (...) So how was work? Could you concentrate after that Brickfest announcement? I'll bet you're tearing through that Mindstorms set right now aren't you? Well, take a minute and post some pictures for (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I had a great time last night. Another successful get-together. Thanks to everyone for coming out, especially our friends from Montreal. It was good putting a face to a name, meeting Kevin Dixon, ParLUGment member #5. Thanks for posting the (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) My VISA had a melt-down just thinking about the impending S@H order. Hmmm, how many banks have offered me a new VISA/Mastercard recently? Yikes! I could be paying this off for years. Tim Strutt 8^) ParLUGment #2 (23 years ago, 15-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Hurting?! Heck, mine will have to go on life support ;-D KZ MonLUG #3 (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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Holy Cow! That is amazing!!! Metroliners for everyone! ... but oh my credit card is going to be hurting. Kevin (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) WOO HOO! YIPPEE! YAHOO! I'd do cartwheels if I could, but I can't. That is the best news that LD could have given me. This is the stuff that dreams are made of. Train afficionados, rejoice! Now, the only question is, how many should I get? (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Yet another meeting
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We had yet another meeting this time starting at Red Lobster. While waiting for the table Ka-On and I took off for winners to shop. I got a few cheap sets and but there really wasn't much there. Supper was excellent. I have not been to Red Lobster (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Parlugment pictures
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Hi guys, I have uploaded the pictures I took last night to brickshelf: (URL) view the train.avi file, you may have to save it directly to your drive and then use media player or something to view it. Viewing it directly in brickshelf didn't seem to (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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| | Roll Call
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Thought maybe we could spread this around a little... Name: Tim Strutt Age: 30 Gender: Male Height: 5' 10" Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: (checks Train box) 7-12 Occupation: Equipment Technologist, Ion Implantation, STMicroelectronics Location: (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Meeting Friday
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Just to FYI .loc.ca.on.ott, There will be a meeting of ParLUGment this Friday starting at 6:30 at the Red Lobster on Merivale. From there we have Zellers, TRU and Play Value to hit before going to Tim's place. Racing gloves are recommended if you (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Wow, thats a good haul. I managed to find 2 motorized ZNAP sets at a Zellers that Tim hadn't cleaned out. I have a question for those who have been sweeping up the ZNAP sets. What the heck do you do with all the ZNAP pieces after salvaging the (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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Hi, (...) Thanks for the pictures Tim. I will see you all at Red Lobster for 6:30pm Friday then. Kevin (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Oooh! Oooh! Playvalue! I'm there! I'll get back to you for the exact time. (...) I have a few train MOCs you guys haven't seen yet. (...) I have an extra 3439 Spy Runner for trade. Heard you might be interested. KZ MonLUG #3 (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) There is also a Zellers just a few steps away from Red Lobster. TRU has Bionicle, Jack Stone and J-Park3 sets. And you should not miss Playvalue. (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Here's a picture of me fooling around at work last weekend. (URL) more reasonable looking pictures, I can be found interspersed at: (URL) Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I think Jude was dreaming of stopping at TRU after dinner. Sounds fine by me. It's only 1 block down the street. Have you been to Playvalue? If you arrive early, I can take you over there to our secret stockpile. <grin> And bring whatever you (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Will do, although, you could just follow me from Red Lobster too. Unless I drive too fast for you. <evil grin> Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I will be home all day probably. I have to take care of my son, but I can take him out anywhere if we go out also. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Well, that's 2 for 2. I guess I'll have to pick one up. Too bad that flat rate shipping has expired. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Hey, there's always room for any AFOL, and maybe even just FOL's. Did I mention my 14 month old son is having a great time with my left-over Creator stuff. He loves driving the vehicle base with tires down my leg. Hey, at least it's not all (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) too. (...) top (...) Sue (...) two (...) though (...) as (...) Red (...) it (...) Jude will be the one with the blue tub. <grin> (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) tackled (...) Excellent. Then Red Lobster it is. And I guess it's been decided already, 6:30. Hope to see you all there. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Ah, yes. Silly me ;-D (...) Cool, I guess the plan is to have supper at Red Lobster and proceed to Tim's place? And did I hear something about TRU? What MOCs should I bring with me? Any preferences? Do you guys do trades? KZ MonLUG #3 (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Directions to your place
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Tim, Can you please email us directions to your place? That is if you haven't yet. Stoopid Rogers! Email is not working today. I will call you if I can't get it in the next two days. Jude (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) What do you mean stray? There will be two of us. :-) Tim can let you know when he is available to hook up. Jude (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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| | Re: Lego aircraft, and additional S@H stuff
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(...) I think the Spy runner is worth it. The small truck is somewhat juniorized and pretty useless, but the plane is worth it. (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Any room for a stray MonLUGger? I am on vacation and wouldn't mind spending part of the day in Ottawa. KZ MonLUG #3 (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Don't you know that recognizing the AFOL's is part of the initiation. ;-) Jude (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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Hi Guys, I think I can make it this one, if thats ok with everyone! 6:30pm at Merivale Red Lobster is fine with me. I will try to bring some of my train stuff. Just one question - how will I recognize you at the restaurant? Kevin (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) tackled (...) I am so glad to see that seafood is acceptable to everyone. :-) So I guess Red Lobster it is. Now we need to decide a time. I finish work at 5 pm and have to head home to the eastend to get my car and my LEGO. I could probably (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Red Lobster sounds great. My mouth is watering already. I have a sneaky feeling that my train will not even be started. I have tackled the serious job or sorting all this stuff out. Just when I think I am on top of things another couple boxes (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) My response to your questions: 1. Yup, I've got a spy runner…FOR FREE… a Shop @ Home exclusive offer during Christmas. And yes, I think it’s worth it. I like the minifigs and flexible windshield! 2. I too keep recievin’ the January catalogue. (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Both places are fine with me. (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Well, I got my 1775 on Thursday, and 1817 on Friday. Nice sets. And I just got the January S@H catalogue with Friday's shipment. I hadn't seen it before. Very strange, considering I had 3 seperate orders in the month before, and they (...) (23 years ago, 7-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Yeah, most of those are on Merivale. And Red Lobster is my favourite place to dine. Shrimp Pasta! <drooling> I haven't been to Biggs since they moved either, so I'd be up for that too. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I assume you are talking Merivale. TRU for desert then. :-) I would love to do Red lobster for something different, if everyone likes seafood, if not my next vote would be for Biggs. Jude (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Well, let's see. Does anybody have a preference? Starting at the closest, there's Broadway, Boston Pizza, Nickels(sp?), Swiss Chalet, Red Lobster, Biggs, Denny's, a couple Chinese food places, many fast food joints, and I'm sure I overlooked (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) a (...) Pick the restaurant and I am there. Jude (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Hey, sounds good to me. The sooner the better. <grin> (...) Ha ha. Very funny. You can have my collection, over my dead body! LOL! Seriously though, agenda sounds good. Shall we do dinner before again? Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I am in for the 13th? :-) After that my weekends get a little dicey due to us moving at work. Agenda will include: Planning for Train2. Showing off our train cars. Having a chance to play with Joshua. Seeing Tim's Train collection. Showing off (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) If we have it at my place, it can't bee the week/weekend of July 28th. I will be away for a wedding. If we have it on a Friday again, then I'm free July 13, 20 as far as I know, and Aug 3, 10, etc. But after that it's getting a little too far (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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When? Jude (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Hey Tim, I might want to buy a few of those sets off you....I have 5 motors coming to me in the near future. I want a total of 10 motors for a few projects to be done next year. The amount of sets will probably be 3....price will be up to you, (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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I did a little shopping this past week at Zellers. Apparently when I hit the LEGO sale on Saturday, ZNAP sets were either still scanning as a sale item from the previous weeks sale, or else they were on clearance at all the Zellers stores that I (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Ohhh that might be sort of neat to watch you poke fun of trains all day... but I'll think I'll wait for a more neutral location: like Mel's!!! Benjamin Medinets (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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hey Ben: Do you REALLY want me to invite you over to my house???? I mean, I have no train stuff. All i'd do is make fun of trains..... and build technic stuff. ;) Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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Hi folks, rtlToronto, a Group for Lego Enthusiasts in the Greater Toronto and Southern Ontario Area, will present rtlToronto/train2, our second Lego Train Show at the Lillian H Smith Public Library in sunny downtown Toronto, Saturday August 11th, (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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I was scanning some of the other "Canadians" in the new member section.... well the lugnet members, and there was a few more from the Ottawa area... you might want to look for yourself...and invite them over for some meetings. It might become more (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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Congrats jeff....lugnet member 1110....officially welcome to Lugnet. Hope you are as much fun to chat with as Ka-On and Tim. I would also like to someday Jude and you as well... I hope you can make it with Tim to Train2...I plan on definitely being (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) my plan are to be there even if a little tired. (...) Jude, you *have* to come, you'll be able to view the picture I took in Carlsbad. By the way Tim, could you give a hard time to other MonLUG member to come with me to Train2. Martin (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) I hope you can make it to Train2. Jude has already said he wants to go, and Jeff says he might go. If you made it, we'd have a good showing for eastern Ontario and Quebec. As for the MonLUG meeting, I'd love to come, but unless Jude decides he (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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Yup, Mine just showed up in the mail today: (URL) is such a cool little set, I wish there were other sets like it that you could buy in the local stores. Now I can't wait for my 1775's to show up. Promo sets are great! Kevin -- (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.promo, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) :-) (...) I was hopping ;-) I'm not sure to be able to go to Train2. Will be in Texas the day before :-( I'll do all what I can to be back Friday nigth. Will you be able to come Thursday nigth for our MonLUG meeting at my place? sorry to have (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) No, it means we have a challenge that appeals to the trainhead in all of us. :-) Jude (23 years ago, 2-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) does it mean that you are now officialy a train club ? :-) Martin (23 years ago, 1-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) your car :) Calum (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Nice Pics, Kevin... Hey, Tim...I should post a couple quick pics to Brickshelf...9 car metroliner set....ohhh boy!!! I also had a bit of fun with the Vision Command Camera... even though it is a bit fuzzy with the pictures... Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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"Tim Strutt" <heidi.strutt@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:GFq5uE.15t@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) FWIW you can get the 6x16 plate with the cut out (but w/o buffers) in the smaller MYOT set. If you don't want to buy the whole (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Yeah, and I know first-hand how hard it is to get those inverse corner slopes. I have 4 red, 4 black, 4 light grey, and 2 blue (thanks recently to Jeff Brundige). And I still don't have any of the baseplates with cutout AND buffers. I only (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Thanks. I'm particularly pleased with that car. It's a perfect duplicate of the Blue Hopper, except the base plate. And it took a while to get those 4 inverse corner slopes. I also love the classic clean style of it's design. Play well. Tim (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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Hi, Yes, the nice thing about my red hoppers is they don't require any rare parts (like inverse corner slopes or 2x2 wall panels). I just used the 6x6 starwars quad inverse cutout slope dealy and it gives a nice hopper effect. You can make a lot of (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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"Tim Strutt" <heidi.strutt@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:GFq3K8.JKG@lugnet.com... (...) love it! Iain (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Oh my goodness! There are 2 Metroliners in Ottawa and neither one belongs to me. And 2 Blue Hoppers and a 4555 too. I am so jealous. I like the row of red hoppers. I have been trying to make some in various colours myself. I have a black one (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Wow 90x30 i could finally set up all my monorail.I have 110 (long) straights so i could really spread that out on the display.Do you have room for my airport? (URL) and my houses/most of downtown area in this picture (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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