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| Fellow Canadians, After seeing a large scaled Mountie in "Brickbaron's" Brickshelf folder for the Vancouver Road Show, I was compelled to build my own, but to the same scale as set 3723 (LEGO Mini-Figure Sculpture). Regrettably, his staff with a red (...) (20 years ago, 1-Jul-04, to lugnet.org.ca, lugnet.build, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, FTX) !!
| | | | | moc: warehouse loft conversion
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| this urban renewal project sits on the corner of a main road and less well maintained side road (beware of pot holes - even though the road has been patched already). (URL) the owners have very modern tastes which suit loft living. they favour (...) (20 years ago, 27-Jun-04, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX) !!
| | | | | Shopping in Ottawa
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| I stopped at TRU today, and there are several things on sale, but none of them are very good sales. They do have the new Alpha Team arctic sets, and the new Knights Kingdom though. And Gail Meagher posted to .ca that they have some items on sale (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
| | | | | Re: Event kit update and request for data
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| (...) Name of Club: ParLUGment Number of Kits received: 1 General location of club and event: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (Event was Railfair 26, Oct 18-19, 2003) Links to pictures: (2 URLs) Tim Strutt's Brickshelf Folder> (URL) Kevin Dixon's Brickshelf (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jun-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
| | | | | Re: ParLUGment Logo?
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| (...) Ooh, nice idea about lowering the tower. The flag needs to be lowered a bit as well. The flagpole is currently way too tall compared to the real thing. I still want to do some work on the silhouette anyway since you sent around the last (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: ParLUGment Logo?
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| (...) i really like option 4 with the redder brick tone but thought that since the peace tower is not an entirely globally recognized symbol, that maybe also a small red maple leaf could be added to the flag flying atop. see you on the 7th. deborah (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | ParLUGment Logo?
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| In keeping with the email reduction, I'm posting the latest logo options here: (URL) options look a lot nicer than the LDRAW block ones I did, so I just editted his a little to make it a little more LEGO red. Options5 has the "A" lowered to the (...) (20 years ago, 31-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Gauging interest in The Hobby Show 2004 - Toronto, ON
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| The Hobby Show in Toronto is just about 6 months away. This post is intended to gauge the level of interest that people have in putting on a booth at this year's show. As a reminder, the Can-Brick Builders attended last year's show (Nov 2003) and (...) (20 years ago, 16-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: higdon
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| (...) thanks to both of you for the pointers to my work! i'm new to posting to lugnet but have been lurking for years. i'm glad i made the decision to start showing others what i make. as i told someone else, you can only get so much support and (...) (20 years ago, 8-May-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
| | | | | Re: moc: french manor with formal gardens
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| (...) I was one of many who had the pleasure of seeing this in person last night. This is a beautiful MOC, and we all spent a lot of time taking in all the intricate details. Love the fountain, the garden, the apple and lemon trees, the open (...) (20 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: ParLUGment May Meeting
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| Well, we had a record breaking turn-out for our May meeting. 14 people showed up, and that was without 2 regulars. We went around the circle to introduce ourselves and our favourite themes, so the new attendees were Deborah (architecture), Shirley (...) (20 years ago, 5-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
| | | | | Re: Roll Call
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| Name: deborah higdon-leblond Gender: technically, female Year of Birth: 1959 Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: my inner child doesn't really care about age, but when she celebrates a birthday, she really wants lego for gifts Location: ottawa E-mail (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Dear LEGO...
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| Have to agree with getting more Pick a brick stores, you have one in Windsor, down in the south of england, there should be one up north, say Manchester, so i can get the bits i need without resorting to bricklink :D (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.dear-lego)
| | | | | Re: Roll Call
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| Hi everyone, here's my roll call form. I just got all the new Harry Potter sets. Does anyone want me to bring anything to the meeting on Tuesday? There's a new rat (at least to me) that is sitting on its haunches, or I could bring that transformer (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Roll Call
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| Name: Jason Allemann Gender: Yes Year of Birth: 1972 Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: 7 Location: Ottawa E-mail Address: see post info above LEGO/home page URL(s): (URL) Marital Status: Available Children: 0 Occupation: Practicing for retirement On (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Roll Call
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| (...) Rec.Toys.Lego Roll Call/ De-lurking Form (Version 3.2) Last updated on Jan. 25, 1999 Name: Jeff Brundige Gender: Male Year of Birth: 1966 Mental Age/Status of Inner Child: Depends on what time of the day it is. Location: Ottawa E-mail (...) (20 years ago, 30-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | History
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| Don't know how I got the idea, but I was browsing LUGNET and got the idea to look up who were the oldest posters on LUGNET from ParLUGment. Interesting stuff. Here's their first posts to LUGNET, first posts to .ott, and rec.toys.lego/alt.toys.lego (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
| | | | | Roll Call
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| I thought that with all the new people showing up in Ottawa, we should give a little info about ourselves. And with that in mind, here is the Rec.Toys.Lego Roll Call/De-lurking Form. I will include the blank form at the bottom to make it easier for (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | ParLUGment May Meeting
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| Just to let everyone know, I will be hosting the May Meeting, on Tuesday May 4th, at 7pm. No dinner this time. It looks like we may have 14 attendees this time. Directions will be emailed directly to those interested in attending. Anyone wishing to (...) (20 years ago, 29-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
| | | | | Dear LEGO...
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| (cross-posting to Dear-LEGO) Jake, ...or whichever other LEGO representative that might be reading this... Why has Canada been left out of all these LEGO store openings?!?! Not to ignore other countries, but Canada actually had a LEGO S@H until a (...) (20 years ago, 27-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.dear-lego)
| | | | | Re: BIP Contest II comes to an end
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| (...) Hey, another congratulations is in order. I see the Discovery I is headlining the .space sidebar. Tim Strutt (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
| | | | | Re: BIP Contest II comes to an end
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| (...) Thanks! Man, you guys are never satisfied. :) Although, I did just finish modelling the Discovery in mlcad..... J (20 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
| | | | | Re: BIP Contest II comes to an end
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| (...) Hmmm... maybe outdo this with the Odyssey, instructions that is. :-) Nice work Jason. Congratulations. Tim Strutt (20 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
| | | | | Re: BIP Contest II comes to an end
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| (...) Congrats to you Jason for winning the People's Choice. Now that you have a bit more free time, you should be able to out do this and the Odyssey.:-) Jude (20 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
| | | | | Re: meeting in may?
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| (...) lol! Details two weeks before the meeting? That's unheard of for our group! In the past we've been pretty bad, as I'm sure you've noticed the lack of meeting postings on LUGNET. :) I guess we should try and change that since the group is (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
| | | | | meeting in may?
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| hi, tim strutt mentioned that this group might gather in may, the 1st monday and i was hoping to receive more info re details, if they've been decided. could someone please let me know if in fact details have been decided. i'd appreciate it very (...) (20 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
| | | | | Shopping Update
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| Stopped at TRU on Merivale today. They have ALL the X-Pods now. A bin full. And they have a LOT of stuff on sale, between 30-45% off on sports, racers, some new creator & town stuff, and of course Jack Stone. The 45% was mainly the extra-large (...) (20 years ago, 15-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
| | | | | Re: more mocs - cliffhouse, museum
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| (...) As far as I know, ParLUGment will meet next on Monday, May 3. Unfortunately, I may not be there, since it's my sons birthday. But if you are interested in attending, we will definitely email you the info on where it will be (once decided), (...) (20 years ago, 10-Apr-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: MonLUG's 6th Train Show, April 3rd and 4th
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| (...) It's good to see some pictures with trains in. Of the exhibition pictures I've seen on Brickshelf from recent postings, there have been plenty with track in them but too few with trains! Do we Lego photographers need to think more about (...) (20 years ago, 7-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Dear LEGO...
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| (...) Presumably Gatineau is part of the Ottawa Region, casino and all. :) (...) Well, it doesn't seem the way it used to be, I agree. While we don't miss anything our American friends get from S@H in the US. What we lost was: a) At exchange pricing (...) (20 years ago, 7-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: MonLUG's 6th Train Show, April 3rd and 4th
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| (...) area came out nice! So did the bus terminal, and the castle area is really really well done. My only "complaint" is that much of the castle area uses MB brickwork. You can't get that rounded corner effect with LEGO, but still... (20 years ago, 7-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Dear LEGO...
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| (...) Calum, According to your stats, we beat your tourism on a per capita basis. :-) Do not forget that with Ottawa you have Gatineau and a reasonable proximity to Montreal. Actually, I do not want to argue that LEGO do something here instead of (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: first posting, italian hillside villa
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| (...) Well, in that case, it's quite acceptable. :-) I was going to ask if it had already been broken, but was trying to keep my posting short. (...) Well, we have no shows in the near future. We were invited to a show in Prescott for April, but (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.general, lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Dear LEGO...
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| (...) LEGO Imagination Centers, besides looking somewhat cooler on a whole, tend to end up with a whole lot of non-line merchandise and things like keychains and magnets and stuff. The Brand Stores are just that, and the Outlets carry a broader (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: MonLUG's 6th Train Show, April 3rd and 4th
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| Well, I made it this time. Kevin D, my son, and I travelled down to Montreal Sunday, braving the poor weather conditions, to see the MonLUG train layout. I hear a couple other Ottawa folks made it down too on Saturday. It looked great. I know you (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.monlug, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Dear LEGO...
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| (...) Imagination Centres", "LEGO Brand Stores", and "LEGO Outlets", from the point-of-view of buying selection. They sound the same as the 3 franchise stores we already have in Ontario (Windsor, Waterloo area, and north of Toronto). And compared to (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Dear LEGO...
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| (...) Don't forget the southern US, too(1)! Here in South Texas, I'm more than a 15 hour drive from any LEGO Outlet, probably a lot more than that. I mean, talk about pent up demand...(2) Texas(3)! It's a good place to have one, too! C'mon LEGO... (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
| | | | | Re: Dear LEGO...
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| (...) I know GTA would be a great spot in Canada economically for a new store, but you know I had to put in a plug for Ottawa. :-) (...) If they had outlet pricing for a small selection, we'd be there as least weekly to check for new items. (...) (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
| | | | | Re: Dear LEGO...
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| (...) Niagara Falls of course. It is already a huge tourism hotspot, with large numbers of outlet style/specialty stores and attractions. 14 million people visit Niagara Falls annually. (URL) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
| | | | | Re: Dear LEGO...
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| (...) Well, if you're going to put it anywhere, you'd put it in the nation's REAL capital, Toronto. You know, the one that leads in economy, population, culture etc. :) It only makes sense that you'd go for Toronto: If you had to pick a place with (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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