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oh my god !!!! so I went to zellers and got some (post easter) Mr. Solid CHOCOLATE bunnies, and have been eating them (ears first.) then one day, while in the staff kitchen, I spy a jar of crunchy peanut butter. ---...---STOP---...--- yes, we have (...) (20 years ago, 16-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Look Calum, Blue bricks. ;-) Derek (...) (20 years ago, 16-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Here's one for ya, Derek: (URL) (20 years ago, 16-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was watching that... Nicely done! Others have tried to stack blocks on top of the Mars explorer, but that's a little high :) Dave K (20 years ago, 16-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Yay! I put a yellow block in your bucket! LOL (20 years ago, 16-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris, since coordinating is a lot like managing, I thought I'd give you fair warning. I once got feedback on a performance review that stated "Kevin is unmanagable". Fortunatly I fed back to my manager's boss and got him laid off (come to (...) (20 years ago, 14-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) "The first robot to touch or pass the upper mark is the winner. That robot must also be completely above the plane indicated by the lower mark when the rope is untouched." Personally, I'm still at a loss as to why the top mark exists. It's a (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I didn't think we needed a coordinator, but thanks for offering anyway. Besides, that's Pneu-man to you, Magno-nimous. Kevin (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain, I'm thinking of a few words to best reply to your post. how about: NOT TO SCALE if that was stamped all over the image would that make you feel better? :) ---...---snip from rules---...--- Winning The first robot to touch or pass the (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The drawing leads me to believe otherwise - I don't see much clearance past the top mark between it and the hoisting mechanism (ie, Robot can't overshoot, because it will hit the hoisting mechanism). Iain (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) wayne has a hobby farm??? cool. (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) NO NO NO NO NO NO NO !!!...!!! once extnded the robot does !!!!NOT!!! have to collapse itself. if your robot extends to reach the rope, (makeing it +300mm) then it can start to climb the rope. ONCE it reaches the TOP 12' mark, your robot can (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) A new FLYING CAR!!! yes. I need a new flying car. and YES I would consider lopping off a foot. I'm not so sure about the "other stuff" (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't know how they did it, but someone dragged that backhoe halfway across the arena. Not that I'm challenging others to do so, but it was weird coming home and seeing the backhoe not where I left it. Something about a telepresence 'bot in (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Duh, you added another web cam to your web server. BTW, it's very cool to be able to see the robot from another perspective. Can that robot lift a backhoe? :) Steve (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Uh...pruned your world renown bonsai trees? :) Calum (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) PKI tripfotos: (URL) the way, it's now been one year since our trip, ever think you're going to upload those pictures and your report? :) Iain PS - This rope climbing is so hard. Not becuase of climbing the rope - that is easy. But building a (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) Well Mr. 'In the Know' Tsang, what did I do this past weekend? Dave K -no really, what did I do this weekend--is a blur, can't really remember... (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (only one 'I' in there...) Dave K (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It was a long weekend. Unlike other Lugnet posters who sit around wondering if they're cool or not ((URL) rtlToronto goes on with the rest of their lives. Newsgroup posting isn't all of it: JeffVW and SO was moving this weekend. Derek was at (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, we know how successful you've been in the past at co-ordinating team development. That Team Magno (tm) thing was a big hit. From what I saw, Kevin made some logic software that pretty much anyone could use. All you needed was a working (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) rtl challenge is interesting = high post count challenge not so interesting = not so high post count (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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has anyone seen this: (URL) on fhqwhgads..... your just fooling yourself.(1) like anyone (other than ME) would be able to co-ordinate the likes of Steve (the lone star) Hassenplug and Kevin (pnu-boy) Clague I mean... SURE, it would be cool. and big. (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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has anyone every correlated lugnet post stats with (world events) or anything else. it would appear to my untrained eye that the lugnet post count runs in cycles. heck even RTL drops now and then. so, who's up for the job? Dan? like, during the (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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so who is this german scientist any ways??? (URL) make it back top the top 10 (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) LEGO vision commands working on my website. It ain't pretty but there's a wee bit of potential there. I'm trying to think of a way for 'dueling 'bots over the internet', but nothing really comes to mind... Anyway, suggestions and the like are (...) (20 years ago, 13-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You may (or may not) want to clarify this statement "Robots are run in pairs." to specify that (either) each robot is going for a separate rope, (or) both robots are competing to seize control of a single rope and climb it. I'm pretty sure the (...) (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, Here is the updated ruleset for rtlToronto16. June 26th was finalized by Chris with the library. (URL) no one has any objections, I will finalize this in a week. Calum (20 years ago, 11-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK, I forget what fancy name Calum is calling the new lego robot rope games, but I have some info. 1. the date is set for June 26 2. some of the info on the web page is wrong and will be corrected. 3. to prevent fraying, the sash cord will have the (...) (20 years ago, 10-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, and what about those magnetic bracelets that were all the rage a few years ago? Methinks the health dangers of not brushing your teeth well are much greater than the risk of the risk that the toothbrush might pose a risk. Markus (20 years ago, 8-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Let me first say that I have not heard or read about ITER until now, so Calum, you can flame me if you want. I may deserve it. But I *did* work at the Pickering nuclear generating plant one summer in the mid-80s. Ask me for details the next (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Rats! You beat me to it! I was looking at the pics at work today and thinking, "Hey, if I do this mod to another switch, I can do the double switch thingy!!! I'll do it when I get home, get pics up for tomorrow! Then it'll be perfect!!" But (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (Another comment, if I may) I don't think you mention it on your site (sorry if I missed it), but couldn't you take two of the switches you modified (the April 5th version) and that parallelogram bit of track and create a crossover? This would (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, damn. Now you've gone and just figured me out completly. -Iain (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Praise (insert diety here). I've been wanting this for a while, and I'd love to see it happen. I use email to read and post, but I'd love to be able to spotlight/highlight stuff... Ralph (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Stay tuned. It's a known desire for more than just Todd to be able to reset passwords. (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Larry Pieniazek wrote: <snip> (...) That was some nice work from your son! I liked the MOCs. My spotlighting ability will have to wait until I get my password reset. And knowing the busyness of Todd lately, I haven't (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't rule out those little items that we can't seem to live without--teh cell phone-- what's my name again? Ummm... (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What do you need? Send me a note offline if there is something you need me to look into for you (but remember I have no real powers, if there's a real issue, Todd is a better bet) or are you saying *I* should spotlight this? No way. Iain has a (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not since I started shaving while brushing my teeth. Ralph (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I read on Slashdot.com that magnetic fields produced near the head might damage the DNA of the brain. These could be produced by items like electric shavers and toothbrushes. Any thoughts? Steve (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've sinced switched to a Sonicare Advance 4300. I'm telling everyone about it, because it is simply *unbeliveable*. It's the most intense action my mouth has ever seen! (URL) says you can't have a love affair with your toothbrush? Over 7 (...) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Or a simple stand for your electric toothbrush: (URL) Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) (remove SPAM when e-mailing) (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<snip> (...) As promised-- (URL) was that fun. I woldn't want to do it everyday, but for the cost of 2 curve track pieces and 1 switch, it wasn't so bad... The possibilities continue Dave K (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) anyone else as absolutely disgusted about this as I am? I am so furious, I don't even know what to say. (URL) could have been us :( Iain (20 years ago, 6-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain- Exactly. One of the first things Thomas ever built (in his first LEGO year, anyway) was a graham cracker crusher (for making cheesecake crust). It used two adjacent counter-rotating axles populated with 24 and 32 tooth gears. Worked (...) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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High Energy (Starshape by Zierer) (2 URLs) (actual machine) Power Tower (Power Tower by Maurer-Sohne) (2 URLs) (actual machine) Iain (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ooo! Tasty! Now do some eggy bread*! Mmm... Drool... Jason *'French Toast' to the Americans. Presumably the French just call it 'toast' though...? ;-) (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) SNIP (...) WHIP IT GOOD!!! (...) Spotlighted!--i love eggs too! (...) Eggsactly! Jeff (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Absolutely delightful! If I actually had my LUGNET service logged in properly, I'd spotlight this! (*cough* Larry *cough*) Nicely done Iain! Dave K -who is now hungry for eggs at 11:45 p.m. (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The 626 is still available as well, but that's the only three digit items in my catalog/price list. (20 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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25 minutes ago, I was hungry. I didn't feel like making anything spectacular. "My, I could go for some tasty eggs right about now," I say to myself. As I prepare to make scrambled eggs, I remember that I detest standing for 5 minutes, whipping the (...) (21 years ago, 5-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !!
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So is 628 the only three digit set still in circulation? Derek (21 years ago, 3-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As long as now one is considering never wearing a shirt again, the leadership of rtlToronto is satisified. :) Calum PS-Okay, it's now April 3rd, and all you people asking for the Castle shirt, please stop emailing me. It was a joke. Seriously. (...) (21 years ago, 3-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Heck, I'm seriously considering NEVER EATING DINNER AGAIN! -Greg(working on making a really big lunch) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Count me in. This whole shirt thing is so stupid. I've spend an incalculable amount of money on rtl t-shirts, and jeans to wear with them, not to mention SOCKS! NOW WHAT AM I GOING TO DO?!!!?!?!?!????!!! SHOULD I STOP WEARING SOCKS?? You guys (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Look Calum, and the rest of you. I've had it up to here with your sick little jokes. First you post a clearly inflammatory message, weakly disguise it at some sort of April Fools joke. Then you start messaging people privately to cajole them into (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Greg, rest assured that your concerns are OUR concerns. We hear you. I need you to be patient. I am currently in discussion with the rtl co-founder, but Calum, does NOT quite get how upset you are. I'm looking into a way to better explain your (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, I'm gonna FLAME YOU ANYWAY! FLAME! Y'know, I'd be happy to buy as many of the original shirts as I could. But I have no money. But if I DID have money.... I'd buy lots of shirts. Really. I would. But I can't. But, y'know, now that I think (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Greg, Ben has already emailed me asking for an old shirt for tonight's dinner...but wow. You guys are SO fast! I just got final green light a few hours ago, and was working on an announcement! So here’s the skinny: There is a limited number, (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You just don't get it, do you? You've completey BETRAYED my trust with this colour change! How can I possibly trust you guys in the future? I get the feeling that when (or rather IF) I show up at the rope climbing event, there won't even be (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Greg Hyland wrote: (snip colour change rant) ---...--- Look, greg, I'm really sorry to hear about your displeasure about the colour change. As one of the guys responsible about choosing the new colour, let me reassure you that we had only the best (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: Note, unlike the (...) e to figure out some arrangement to get them up to you-send me an email. (...) I've been staring at this message all day, and only now do I feel calm enough to respond. I feel (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi guys, The Toronto Toy, Train & Doll Collectors' Show rtlToronto/train6 Spring Layout April 18th, 2004 10AM-4PM International Centre Hall 3 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario The train crew is back in full force with our sixth Spring layout (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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(...) no cigars, I never did that, with abby, and now Rob, I give out sparklers..... it kind of ties in with what I do. :) Chris P.S. you can see pics of baby v2.1 at (URL) in mind that a 15 min old baby is not really "cute" (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) your preaching to the choir dave. I learned all about sleep deprivations from baby 2.0 (abby) after 24 hours, Rob is mostly as quiet as a mouse. ow I have to go update the web page. Chris "It is a very clever strategy IMHO, and I applaud (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) Note the griping about the colour change has already begun. I myself stepped out on my front porch and shook my fist in the general direction of The Big Smoke. But being a (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Calum, I'll take a basket full of them, ship them with the next boat leaving for the mother land, I'll have them just in time for our summer 2005 show. Hopefully the cotton will not be rotten by then. Martin (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's an interesting new design Calum, and I'd probably order 2 of the new shirts, BUT there's one problem: why the new blue color? What's wrong with the old navy blue? I'm sure you asked other people's opinions on changing the color, etc, but (...) (21 years ago, 2-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris and familia, congrats to all of you. I have learned a lot about the term "sleep when you can" with our Sydney in the last 2 weeks... :-) Dave (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, As you know, 2001 Blueprint shirt was well received and sold almost a hundred units. We are now coming to the end of stock for this product. I have finished the design for the new 2004 rtlToronto shirt. You can see a preview for it here: (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce) !
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(...) Well, well. Unlike others, I will not suggest this makes for any April Fool's joke possibilities, because as a person whose birthday is 1 April (yes, indeed, 33 today) I can assure you that those jokes are worn out by the end of the first (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congratulations Chris and Kate on the new addition to your family!! I guess today's date opens up lots of possibilities for future birthday/April Fool's related presents/jokes :) And remember Chris, the age limits on the Mindstorms boxes are (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Shut-up Alum! :-) Derek (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Derek: Looks like your machine has been infected with some adware/spyware. It's replacing text in webpages with advertising links for local Etobicoke restaurants. As a result, it's copying them into your posts, as above. Run some AdAware (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congrats... Chris, Kate, and the rest of the family. Looks like Abby has a play companion. Welcome to the world, BOB (BOutros Butros). :) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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So Calum, where the hell is dinner this Friday. I check the web site as you are constantly are telling us to do and it says. Date: April 2nd, 2004 7PM, Location: Swiss Chalet Casey's - Sherway Gardens Toronto, Ontario So is it Swiss Chalet or (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congratulations Chris, Kate, Abby and especially Robert. Happy New Years! Derek (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No Boutros Boutros? No little Jonathan David? No Jeff Calum Magno??? Robert Matthew Magno, welcome to the world. You are showing up into a great family with a wonderful mom and a dad who is still a child at heart (and he likes blowing things (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congradulations Kate, Chris and Abby! I am guessing that this is a typo "their new baby bob" althought his name is Robert....... Jeff VW (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Wouldn't it be funny if they named their son something like Philip Iain, and then when he looks for his name on a list or in the phone book, it would be: Magno, P.I. It's better than the parents that named their twins Curt and Rod... Seriously (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Kate and Chris on the birth of their new baby bob, Robert Matthew, born this morning at 1:27AM, April 1st, 9 pounds. Best wishes to fellow rtlToronto organizer Chris and his family. It appears Boutros Boutros has lost again. (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) from Dan O Connell: Would you be kind enough to do me a favor and post this to rtlToronto? You may recall that for some reason posting there is such a PITA for me. Appreciate. DOC (URL) you're interested, the FIRST robotics competition will be (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Yeah, he's not so bad. I'm just in a really frisky mood, so to take care of that, one must throw in xXx or Fast and the Furious, or any disc that contains some of his brilliant acting and hot bod. And when one does that, you will see the temple that (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Yeah, she not so bad. I'm just in a particularly jaunty mood so to alleviate that, one *must* throw in any DVD that may or may not contain some sort of Sorkiness product. And when one does that, one may see the wonder that is Felicity. Wow! She's (...) (21 years ago, 1-Apr-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The Japaneses have too much fun: (URL) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I presented Remy with a 1x1 brown plate in a clear bell jar as a memento at a train show not too long ago, he got a kick out of it... -Tim (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Black Sword Turkey Mike (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think that piece in yellow is also very rare. You can use the phrase "Only found in the Yellow Castle 375 set only sold in 1978". Calum PS-I disagree with the pirate woman, Derek. You were right! (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's exactly what I had to do, when I needed 3 CyberMaster touch sensors for my Connect-Four robot. But "Slope Brick 75 2x2x3 Double Convex, in Light Gray" is a funny name... :) Steve (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ...and they can fit the motors just perfectly. I've got one for the motors & sensors, and another for pneumatics. And they're not the smallest ones - There's some littler ones that are just great for axles (no movable partitions). (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think we have a winner. I like this one, because it has the funniest name, and those not in the know wouldn't really know what it is! I knew that there was a 1x1 tile that was scarce, but I couldn't remember it was brown. I want to go with a (...) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The minifig pitchfork is somewhat rare: (URL) Female Pirate Minifig: (URL) will object to this one though) :-) (...) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 1 x 1 plate in brown (URL) the memories: (URL) :) or use something from bricklinks most wanted... (URL) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I would say the Slope Brick 75 2x2x3 Double Convex, in Light Gray. (URL) Or is that part name too long? -Bryan (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What about: (A) an old set, like we wanted sense we were kids, but could never afford or (B) Cybermaster Touch Sensors (only produced in '99 and sold in England) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm working on new AFOLs comics for the "public" release version. I'm doing a strip about buying stuff from Bricklink, and I was wondering what is a "rare" single piece that someone might want? I want to have a line of dialogue something like "I (...) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) bloody 2x2 corners plates would fill three of these alone. Damn Jodas. Derek (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I dunno if they're the small ones, but I've been using these plano things for my Technic/RCX collection since Sumo in Guelph. I'd have to go sifting thru my website to see if I have any pics of same. They're so choice for all the little (...) (21 years ago, 30-Mar-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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