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(...) Cool, now to remember that. (rubbing temples) Jeff... Jeff... Jeff... I'll be very surprised if my train can run on the display. I built it for a static display in my place, not to run the rails. I don't have the space to setup even a loop of (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Hi Kevin, Glad to hear you and others can make it from our sister LUGs-the Library opens up at 9AM and I intend to be onsite then. There is no parking immediately outside the Library, but on the side people can park up on the sidewalk and (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ... (...) That was ME! I am definatly looking forward to your go Train Derek! Mine was far to tall. and too wide (8-9 studs) ... I hope I have not just started a 6 vs 8 wide debate... Jeff (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) As a follow-up to this, I downloaded the file and played with it a bit on track designer.....it looks way too busy for having the monorail line its slightly interesting though, and I'll have to see what it looks like. I have 2 monorail stops (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) layout. I will try to bring a couple of light aircraft to help populate the airport. I still have to build a train engine and figure out what rolling stock I want to bring - although it sounds like there are a lot of people bringing trains :) (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Tim, Which way is the train going? (clockwise or counter clockwise) Jude ParLUGment #1 (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I am going to do what I can to bring the stadium layout, since my monorail set is in its box...in pieces...the cars are together, and the track can be put together in a relatively quick manner....but the stations are apart. it might be (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I don't want to speak for Calum but here's what happened last time (Train1). Everyone came about 10:15 or 10:30 to Etobicoke. It was me, Martin, and Jeff. And set up took some time...approx. 40 minutes or so.... I don't think we can go in any (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool!. Do it. I have redesigned my layout to put the airport beside your module and hopefully we can make the two meet up nicely. Here's what mine tentatively looks like now (using Jeff's extra module): (URL) cuts down on the amount of (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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Hi, Just wondering what time everyone (from Ottawa) is planning on showing up at train2 this weekend? Calum, do people show up at 10am for setup, or is setup happening before then and the doors open at 10am for the public? How long did setup take (...) (23 years ago, 8-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well then its off to Mel's (most likely), Iain can get his "fix" after!!! LOL!!! Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@excite.com> wrote in message news:GHpGs2.AA6@lugnet.com... (...) he (...) needs (...) I kind of think going over to the park afterword is generally a bad idea, since most people don't have Seasons Passes. $42 is a lot (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I'm not using standard monorail track, which is why its experimental. That and its not running quite the way I'd like it to yet. Needs more work, but it does run. (...) Actually I don't think anyone has seen my "GO" train, yet. I think you are (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I am pretty sure that there will be room....we have room in there to have our layout, have a puppet show (yes...there is puppet show "stage" in the conference room(s) there), set up tables for the catalogues (and brochures), t-shirts (which (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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I've finally figured out what I'll be able to bring, and how to bring it. Here's what I plan to bring: 2 engines, 1 tender and 3 cars, 6 wide sets. 1 engine, 3 passenger cars, 8 wide creations. 1 experimental monorail with a loop of track. I was (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Cool....even if you stay for an hour after set-up...I think you won't regret it. So if you are coming, are you going to bring rolling stock? I liked your trains!!!! Anyways....that might be a lot of travelling back and forth. And you know the (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) k, here's my tentative plan, based on how much sleep i get and how much i feel like driving all over the place. the wedding's at 2 p.m. so i will (tentatively) be showing up to help with the setup in the a.m. then i plan to stay until the last (...) (23 years ago, 7-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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<snip> (...) I am bringing one from last time, and one more that I just got this past week...bringing my total to 2 twin tank cars!! (that is 5, even without Tim's cars....at least 11 with!!!) <snip> Rolling Stock: a) Freight Train I will bring at (...) (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I'll be there. I'll have some rolling stock with me. Pierre and Luc will be coming too. KZ MonLUG #3 (23 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Jeff, yes I could definitely use the BURP's. Sorry I haven't gotten around to getting them from you yet. I guess evenings are best to pick them up? How about this evening (Thurs)? As for the time, it's a little here, a little there, while I (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I'll endeavor to bring my chapel, the BrickWarz rules an' the Big LEGO sign… I recall T1 when I said that this is gonna be big, but T2... well this will be huge! -R (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Jude is right, I will be up North in Penetanguesene...spe.....Georgain Bay. I will be leaving early from there that morning to make it to the show. I might be able to fit a module in...We might have a little room. I do not think I will be (...) (23 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Will be there with a few rolling stock. Tim are you bringing your twin tank convoy? I'll bring 2. What about the other MonGol... er MonLUGois. Those of you who want to ride with me please confirm before thursday next week, I'll leave a 7 (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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I'll be there, with three blank modules (well, of course the track will span them). I've got ideas floating around in my head (and on paper) for a three-car articulated trainset for short-duty commuter hauls. :-/ Iain (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Yes you are. :-). The last I heard from Jeff is he is planning on attending because he and Sue will be in the GTA camping that weekend. I guess this means we can pack the back seat. <grin> Jude ParLUGment #1 (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) No problem. I thought you might have been car-pooling with us, so if there's one less person then there's a little more room for layout stuff. So I guess I'll be driving then Jude. Jeff Brundige, are you planning to attend? Play well. Tim (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Sorry guys but I will be driving with my mom so space is tight in my car. I also have a very tight shopping schedule near Markham on Sunday. I can carry one or two modules on the back seat if necessary. My trunk is always full when I return (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I haven't left much room in the present layout for buildings, but there is one strip that can accomodate some. I figured Jude's apartment, and maybe 1 or 2 of my houses, and then if you or Jeff have anything. Now that's just what fits on my (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Me too, me too! Who's riding with who? I assume it will be me or Ka-On driving. I'll have to see how much will fit in my car when the modules are done. I decided to scrap my 1x2's and get some more - start all over. I hate building something (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) If you are looking for good hotels, there are lots of them. If you are looking for inexpensive student residence style hotel that is still resonably nice, check out Neill-Wycik Co-op Hotel. (URL) about a 15 to 20 minute walk from the Library, (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I will be there. I'm planning on bringing a bunch of red hopper cars. Tim or Jude, if you guys need anything build for the module, like a small building or something, let me know and I'll see what I can come up with. Kevin (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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How many AFOLs are gonna make it? I am coming. :-) Jude (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) I'll add it in tomorrow, thanks! I'm glad you're doing one...I was thinking about doing a quick and dirty switching yard, but I might have to put it off. I still have to build that side track. Calum (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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I ordered one for me and my boys and a couple for somebody else too. In regards to the one they are sending...I'll believe it when I see it...I've been Futureshocked before :( Bob (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) I got the same email. I feel bad for those I had ordered sets for, but since I'd already ordered a couple for myself, I'm going to keep the single one I get. That is, when I get it. It's still estimated to be 3 or 4 weeks before they get them. (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) Downtown unfortunately is a little pricey. Close would be the Toronto Colony Hotel, the Delta Chelsea, the Metropolitan, and that Quality Inn up on Bloor on the north side of campus. I've stayed in the Delta Chelsea and the Colony, and the (...) (23 years ago, 1-Aug-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) :-) Nah... With all the upcoming releases like Metroliner, Club Car and 8466, plus all the new and re-issue of Macross and Gundam toys, I really need to keep my job. ^_^; (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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Hi guys, Well I've decided to go to train2! However, I'm going for the whole weekend, since thats way I can bring my significant other, and that way I'm allowed to go :). I will drop her off with friends while train2 is on... Can any of you (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi all, Just received a letter from futureshop: "We recently had a pricing error for the Lego Studios on our website www.futureshop.ca. This item should have been advertised on our website at $257.99 but was published in error at $44.99." ... "This (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Sure. We'll talk next week. Jude (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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Jude, what do you think? You free the 24th? I might not be able to leave until my wife gets home around 4pm . Unless I bring my son (the LEGO godzilla). Just kidding. Anyways, I would like to join you all and see the infamous Zwickerville. Hope to (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) I guess I better speak up too. I'll take a medium if there's any left. Thanks. Play well. Tim Strutt 8^) ParLUGment #2 (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) If I borrow Jeff VW's extra module, or in the off chance that I actually get more modules built, I will try to add a switching yard in between Ben and Jeff's modules in the center of the layout. Calum, you can add this to the layout file if (...) (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Ka-On, Do what I am planning to do, take the week off before and build like crazy. :-) Jude (23 years ago, 31-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Keep a Medimum for me if they are available at Train2. Oh yeah I am coming to Train2, although I can't bring much. My 'nasty surprise' project is very far from complete. ;-) (23 years ago, 30-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GH5DrL.EDw@lugnet.com... (...) stupid (...) Was just about to, but refrained. :) (BTW I am now in love with the RJ-50 and MD-88 and want one of my own) Iain (23 years ago, 29-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The Corner is yours! I have sent my revised layout to Calum, and posted a pic Here: (URL) VW "Tim Strutt" <heidi.strutt@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:GH5pwF.Lu1@lugnet.com... (...) for (...) module (...) of (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) cause 1/2" is the measurement of the INSIDE of the copper pipe. the thickness of the copper plus the inside of the 1/2" hole makes it a 5/8" outside diameter. and i don't care what Martin says, :) i still think the wood shrinks. geesh, who (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) by removing 1/4" on each side thus making it 1/2 x 1-1/2 Martin (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hello all, Mark this date in your calendars. The next MonLUG meeting will be Friday, August 24th at my place. It will begin sometime in the afternoon (around 2pm) and run until whenever... Bring your MOCs and stuff to trade. Most MonLUG members have (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3B61FB26.59C443...ome.com... (...) I just wanted to se if you were reading all of the TRAIN related posts..... I know your a closet case Train lover.... (...) O.K Smarty pants, Then what size of (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Jeff, if you have something ready, that's OK. I just didn't know that it had been taken. I can redesign our modules to go around a curve and back to the outside again or something. But if you don't care whether your module goes on the corner, then (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WHAT!!!!! are you so desperate to read my posts????? :) are you? really? BTW the reason softwood lumber is a smaller size than what it really is, is because the lumber starts its life as a 1x2 (or whatever) then it DRIES and shrinks. this is (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Very nice. I like the green hill. I'll have to order some bulk green now too. Look what you did. I was happy with dark grey, but now I have to go and get other colours too. Isn't LEGO great. I find so much inspiration from other peoples MOC's. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ROFLMAO! I love it. I can't stop laughing. (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 1/4 inch by 2" with 2 washers and a nut (or wing nut) (or Chris Magno... He's a nut.. Mangos have a nut right?).... (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Here are four I took this morning. The easy two modules are landscaped, and part of the village has been prototyped, but the Big Ugly Mountain Module is barely started. That's this weekend. Some bridge prototypes: (URL) like the gray plates framing (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 1x2's are not 1" x 2", yes, and Iain would probably chime in with how stupid Imperial measurements are if he wasn't on vacation right now. But your module should be: 3/8" (MDF or Ply top) 1.5" (middle skirt of 1x2" on end) 0.75" (bottom skirt (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I still can't believe that I"M NOT GOING!!!...!!! AAA...AAAUUU...UUURR......HHH!!!! not that i'm upset or anything... Dave p.s. I just wanted to put a p.s. down here to see who I could peeve off. (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was.... but I really did not have much to put on it... If Tim wants to take a corner, that fine by me.... I will bring that module as a spare, for people who dont have a module but want to display.... Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I believe the answer to this is Yes (for me any how) All of my modules are 3/4+1&1/2+3/8 (2 5/8 Cool I can still do fractions!) (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Tim, JeffVW I believe is doing the corner OpenC1. I should put out a new module map with that change, but you can still take three modules without the corner, there'll probably be balancing out on the other side. I should probably ask (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Yeah, I'd love to chat about construction techniques, etc. I can just imagine how many bricks you're going through right now. That was a pretty impressive layout you outlined on Brickshelf. Have you got any more pictures to tease us with? Play well. (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, I cut all my 1x2's to the correct length, sanded them all down and the plywood too, and then went to put them together. Doh! Who would have guessed that a 1x2 was not really a 1x2? It's actually only 0.75x1.5!?!? This might not come as a (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I hear you - I'm working on my third mountain module and *gosh* it uses up a lot of bricks. I'd love to discuss building tips with you at train2 - there's got to be a better way... Jeff E (...) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Tim,that sounds good to me.I'm of to build:-) (23 years ago, 27-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) For the record, Ben is a great guy, and I'm sure anyone who has ever met him in person would agree. I'm sure that there are times that all of us misinterpret things, and maybe post without thinking about what we're writing (the internet is (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Kinda what i was thinking.All this from a P.S.:-) (...) Don't count me out for sure just yet.I want to go real bad:-)I need to have a little chat with Ben M. anyways....I'll bring a couple of my work tools nothing special just my everyday (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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Well, I think I better scale myself down and go for 3 modules instead of 6. I'll try to fit our stuff into the 3 remaining modules in the lower right of the layout. If I had money and time to spare, I'd go ahead with my grandiose mountain layout, (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Ribbed the wrong way (was:What 50 bags of white tiles can do)
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Wow, leave the newsgroups for one night and I miss a whole thread. This is too funny. I'm sorry to see that people's feathers got ruffled, but I can't help laughing. And all because of a "p.s." to Chris at the end of my post. Wow. I have the power! (...) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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| | Re: A one time thing?
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(...) Gee, you'd think we were desperate for attandance or something. Trying to get people to commute from the US. <grin> Just kidding. Play well. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) If that does not pan out for you Shiri, you are welcome here in Ottawa or Montreal. Heck, we would try to schedule a meeting around you if possible. Jude MonLUG #5 ParLUGment #1 FUT a couple of Groups in the Great White North (23 years ago, 26-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Well that's incredible news! I'm so glad to hear ParLUGment is bringing modules! The position on the layout is not really a problem. Apart from the corners (ie, JeffE, JeffVW and myself) the rest is relatively rearrangable to fit however many (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) nice...I hope that mountain idea works... I am trying to integrate a pair of level crossings into my layout, but it will be next to impossible to get an optimal look. The problem is my LRT trasnsit loop around my layout. I did a rough look at (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, I picked up all the 1x2's and plywood to build 3 modules today. Hopefully can get them together before we head out to Windsor on Thursday. If they go together well, I will get enough for 3 more, and then hopefully I can get my mountain (...) (23 years ago, 25-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) An amazing deal for an originally US ~200 set! Unfortunately for USians: Q. Does futureshop.ca offer International shipping? A. We will deliver ANYWHERE in Canada. Orders being sent to PO boxes and rural route address must include a physical (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) Thanks for the directions. I will definitely check it out if I get time. I'll be there for a wedding, so I don't know how much time I'll have. If you get a street address, that would be great, so I could map it out on mapquest. Thanks. Play (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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Have you guys seen this future shop deal? $44.99 +shipping&tax for 1349 Lego Studios Spielburg Movie Maker Set. I ordered 2 since shipping was cheaper that way, and I figured I could sell one fairly easily. I'm sure one of you guys could take one (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(...) Martin, Sorry you couldn't make it to Ottawa this time. You've been away on work a lot it seems. Or is it really work? It seems to me that the tall object in the following picture looks oddly familiar... (URL) are you holding out on us? You (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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| | Re: Free Shipping in Mania Magazine
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(...) WoW... thanx for the heads-up!!! I'll be lookin' foward to getin' my copy now!!! :) -R (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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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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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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(...) 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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