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(...) My description would be "partially brunette" LOL ROSCO (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Pete White wrote: (snip) (...) Raven would be correct! *ding ding ding* We have a winner here folks! Of course "black hair" is also totally acceptable. Now standard Lego brown hair would totally qualify as brunette, but (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Websters says it ranges from dark-brown to black. My initial thought was that it ranged from medium-brown (anything dark enough to not be in the sandy-brown/dishwater-blonde range) to dark-brown, and that black fell into its own category. (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) YA know, I still READ the group!!! just cause I am in the middle of renovating my kitchen, and have no time to do anything does not mean you guys have free rein to run rough shod over the place. Chris If after removing 3 layers of vinyl (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Janey is correct, according to my NLSBO and my google excursion. Brunette is dark brown (not black and not light brown). So the question is where on the brown spectrum, does light end and dark start ? What do we call black-haired people ? (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well apparently most people you work with have no colour sense, have never worked in a hair salon, or are really just trying to give you "the" quick answer. I, on the other hand would never tell you to go away, because I find any excuse, NOT (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Bruce Hietbrink wrote: (snips out the anal shirt folding blurb) (...) Dear Bruce, Ummm well I can truthfully say, not ALL of us do anything that exciting for fun! Some off us actually just leave laundry in the basket (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sitting in my office at work, I couldn't help myself. I closed and locked my office door, stripped off my shirt, and tried it, hoping my boss wouldn't knock right as I was doing this, standing there shirtless. I've got a polo shirt on, and the (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The video I originally d/l'd was also Japanese, but was much longer and much more exciting--had "Time Saving Minutes!!!" showing the time differential between folding a shirt 'the regular way' and the 'orgami way' ;) Anyway, the video is much (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's it, that's the one. And in Japanese too, even better! Derek (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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A quick google produced this gem: (URL) Nothing to do with actual shirts, but a neat trick nonetheless... Even better, up one level is Money Origami: (URL) This is more like it. 1.9 MB Quicktime, but cool! (URL) I LOVE the Internet! Ralph (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote: -----\/----- | | --| |-- | | | | | | | | -------- t shirt (must view this as plain text with equal spacing so characters line up) ---o-\/----- | | --| |-- | | |o | | | | | -------- o - two grab (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ralph, There was a video clip circulating the sub-ether a while back showing how to fold shirts quicker and 'neater'. I may still ahve it on my hard drive somewhere, but I've been using the method shown and I find it to be quicker and neater (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Derek, Please refrain from referring to stuff that is tantalizing for a*-retentive types that are trying to get their lives organized :-) If it's so easy and neat, can you explain it, or at least point the group at a link on the we? Or are you just (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You see that's what I thought, but most of the people around work think it includes black hair. So I always use the example of would you consider Asian hair brunette? Then I usually get the answer "I don't know. Would you go away and let me (...) (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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David, Thank you, you have enriched my life greatly. I was folding shirts last night using the technique you demonstrated at dinner on Friday. It's awesome. So easy and so neat. Now I need to buy more shirts to fold. :-) Derek (20 years ago, 15-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As a "chick" I must add my 2 cents here, (although all of my head-wear, hats included, are stored happily together in one drawer) brunette only refers to dark brown. Although the word brunette can also refer to colour of complexion as well as (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) While "brunet" comes from "brun", the French word for "brown", it has come to mean a person with dark-brown or black hair. "Brunette" typically refers to females, much as "blonde" usually means a female "blond". (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The good bit is that visitor parking is right across frm my driveway--20 extra feet for me to walk. So not really an inconvenience. (and the Homer Simpson gut jiggle has got to be worked on anyway--Woo Hoo!! Lookit it go!!!) Did anyone catch (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I thought of asking you directly, but then I thought space might be a problem. I am looking at other options, like possibly taking the GO Train. Depends on how much I have to carry. I appreciate the offer and if it's really not too much (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The problem with townhouses is that the driveways are sooo frickin tiny! But in the end, if there's nothing else, I have vistors parking across from my house and I'll park there for a week whilst leaving hte element in the driveway. Bottom (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Heh, I thought that was pretty funny too-- although if I'm not mistaken, I think that's what was actually intended: "Un véritable orgasme plastique, pour lequel les vrais fans du célèbre jeu de construction sont prêts à tout." "Une vraie orgie (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) _I_ think so. (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've currently got 746 minifigs accounted for, up to another 150 unaccounted for. Given all the hats and helmets that still leaves a lot of hair. And compared to some I don't really have allot of minifigs. But that's not really the point as (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hmm... I have a Chris Mango drawer. It's clearly not the same, as you can see from the spelling. I use it to store broken pieces, (I can't throw away LEGO, even if they're broken) and other things that add nothing to the value of my LEGO (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I dunno, I put all the hairs in the same container marked "Hairs". I also have a compartment for "Animals" which includes cats, parrots, snakes as well as a "Chris Magno" compartment with fire, guns, knives, TNT tiles, etc. Calum (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) An English translation (courtesy of Babblefish): (URL) Gotta love computer translation for making things humerous... I personally like "a[n] orgasme plastic" to describe the moment of completeing a sculpture...and "A true orgy of Lego!" -Rob (...) (20 years ago, 11-Jun-04, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm sorting Lego (not really, but I figured I could say that to make this on topic) and I was wondering. Is Black hair considered Brunette or is it a separate category like red heads and blonds? Derek (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm hoping someone in the Hamilton area can lend me some parking space for and extended weekend in July. I'm going on a trip with my parents into the States. My parents live in London, and I live in Toronto. Ideally if we could meet in Hamilton it (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) we don't have enough to read during the day... Dave (20 years ago, 14-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That brings up an interesting question. Has anyone ever made a Snoopy pilot MOC sized to fit in the Sopwith Camel model? (20 years ago, 12-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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To follow up on my GLIS storage containers, I made another trip out to IKEA this after noon and made a few more discoveries. -There is a translucent white version as well as the cyan-blue ones. Much better for Lego, because you can tell what colour (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Here's an article about Lego fans, including MonLUG, BrickFest, and our own group in La Presse, the Montreal daily. Pierre has already mentioned it in loc.ca, but here it is cached on our own server: Original: (URL) on Peach: (URL) (20 years ago, 12-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I picked the rougher STEN instead of IVAR shelving, but then mine lives in the basement. STEN worked well with Clearview storage bins, until Clearview changed all their sizes last year. (20 years ago, 12-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.storage)
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I can't define it but I really like the Sopwith (3451). Maybe it has something to do with my favourite comic strip character, Snoopy, but I'm sitting here, looking at it, and I really like it. I don't really know what it is--what's that french (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I was at IKEA last night, just looking around. Wanted to get that extended shelf for my Jerker computer table. But it looks like my older black framed Jerker desk is incompatible with the newer silver framed ones. Sigh, but enough about companies (...) (20 years ago, 12-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Guys, Have a good dinner tonight, I will not be able to make it, I have a terrible cold... Jeff VW (20 years ago, 11-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) See you 6:00ish? (20 years ago, 10-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll be in the Laidlaw parking lot. Dave K (20 years ago, 10-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave - Up for a hitch-hiker again? -Rob A. (20 years ago, 9-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Very nice! Has anyone considered making a lego version of it? (20 years ago, 9-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This is just too good not to share with someone, and I figure you guys'll probably appreciate it. Get ready for some serious drop-jaw when you read those numbers! (URL) David Schilling (20 years ago, 9-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I never did. Then after reading your post, I started watching election coverage and realized, jesus, yes, he DOES look like he has a plastic wig. Calum PS-JeffVW, when are you posting my Lego pimp photos!? (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) nm... (URL) more, what a great advertisement! That's one very handsome guy! Oh, and I'm in the pic, too... ;) See y'all Friday Dave K (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey ! i'm suppozd ta be askin' that question ! Cheers Oliver Play well. PS. anything of interest at St Jacobs or Cookstown? "David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:HyyDoB.1w2I@lugnet.com... Subject: So is there a dinner this (...) (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) According to this website: www.rtltoronto.org There is in fact a rtlToronto dinner this Friday. :-) Although it doesn't say what time it is. I would assume 7:00pm. Derek (20 years ago, 8-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not that I'm going to rest on my accomplishments, but when you come in first in any competition, maybe then, Mr. "I like to trash talk everyone else 'cause I can't come in first *ever*' Magno, I'll listen to you. You go right back to raising (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | So is there a dinner this Friday?
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So I have an excuse to come to 'The Big Smoke' to take a picture of Brad in front of the CN Tower? Dave K (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm in! Just have to get a sample of the rope that will be used. I was using more of a cloth-like rope when I was testing... Anyone know if CDN Tire sells a close match to what will be used? Dave (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WELL, big surprise there from dave. (shrug) the new house actualy has a large eyebolt in the center of the "games room" that would be PERFECT for a rope. too bad most of my lego is still in boxes I WILL have something for the game. I will not (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That wedding hasn't been cancelled yet, so I'll have to go to that and miss the competition. Baah! Family!! Eh, I'll see y'all at dinner this Friday. Dave K (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Who's building for rtl16 in two weeks?
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Anyone? Anyone?! Bueller!? Calum (20 years ago, 7-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Stephen Harper's Hair
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(...) (URL) (20 years ago, 2-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Anyone notice that Stephen Harper's hair looks plastic? Everytime I see him on TV I get a mental image of him as a giant talking minifig... -Rob. (20 years ago, 2-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | More C$
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(...) Rob, This tiny bit of encouragement (challenge) was all I needed to set out building a Connect Four robot using only electronics from an RIS. I came up with the idea before rtl15, and almost converted my second "rnd-7" robot to use this method (...) (20 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | You're never half as clever as you think...
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So, I was reading BrickShelf Recent and found a picture of a box of this set: (URL) never knew this set existed! Because I thought, wouldn't that little police car look great in yellow?! So I made one and used it for a number of rtlToronto (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto photos in AFOLs comic
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(...) Fine by me... (20 years ago, 30-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) we'll talk. I think i can see something happening. :) -- Chris "It is a very clever strategy IMHO, and I applaud Chris for thinking of it." K.C. (20 years ago, 29-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Luckaly, the book will be free! -Greg (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I too would like such a reference - sadly, at this point the best I've found is looking over (more often, building) stock LEGO studless designs. The small 'dozer Technic model that was released last year was a very nice education (for its (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) No worries using my ugly mug in your book, though it may hurt sales... Dave K (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | rtlToronto photos in AFOLs comic
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As most of you know I've been working on the public verson of my "AFOLs" comic, and Calum gave me some pictures from various events to be used in the book. We just thought that we should make sure it's okay with those of you that are seen in the (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | references for studless construction and Mindstorms?
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Since playing with some of the newer Technic sets (and some bionicles) I am realizing that there can be significant advantages to studless construction...a high strength to weight ratio being one of them... Any suggested references for getting (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Lego train show in Niagara Falls,Canada
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(...) -Bryan (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) There is a sign saying that pictures taken inside can not be posted on the internet without written permission, which I will respect. This Brickshelf folder includes a picture of his sign out front, and close-ups of the three pictures on the (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train1 Automated Cargo Crane!
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(...) Did you see their "Park-a-Car" (URL) know if this is in use anywhere? I can see it now...."Officer, I left my baby in the car and it has been carried away..." Maybe it isn't intended for unattended use:) -Rob A> (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Picked up a 8475 on the weekend...
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(...) *cough* Chris *cough* ;) I can see it now--RC'ed 8448 going around the bend, crashing into a display of flash paper and gaffer tape... Dave K (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Train1 Automated Cargo Crane!
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(URL) crap! This is almost exactly what I was trying to build for train1. -Iain (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) cars? (...) I'd love to make a joke about our assembly hall being empty but we're actually quite busy again right now :) Iain (rope climbing = fun!) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Picked up a 8475 on the weekend...
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(...) Anyone up for some sort of live3 competition again? Maybe this time race cars? We'd need an indoor area that would be pretty large. Calum (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: cleaning lego bricks
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(...) Vineet-- I wash dirty and dusty LEGO bricks in the kitchen sink using regular dish soap and water--the water temp less than 40 degrees C. Let the bricks sit in the water for a bit, occassionally strirring 'em around with your hands. For (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: cleaning lego bricks
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(...) Sure, I'll give you some info... I've actually got not just one, but *two* pieces of info for you: 1. Your post is terrifically off topic for *every* *single* *group* you posted it to(a), except, maybe (and this is a stretch) (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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| | Picked up a 8475 on the weekend...
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And I gotta say, this thing is a blast! The kids and I put together the first model (buggy) and have already gone through one set of batteries racing it around the house and chasing the dog (who is extremely tolerant, I might add). Next up is the (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | cleaning lego bricks
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Greetings- Does anyone out there know how to clean legos? I haven't taken my legos out for a while and I fear that they have become dusty. If someone could give me some info I'd really appreciate it. (20 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Re: Lego train show in Niagara Falls,Canada
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(...) To clarify - I don't know how long the link will be around at the Niagara Review web site. The show will be ongoing daily until Labour Day (Sept 6?). -Rob A> (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Re: Lego train show in Niagara Falls,Canada
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(...) It's funny how different people read things differently. I took Rob's comment to mean that he didn't know how long the link would be around. I figured he was concerned that the site might archive the story at some point and that the link (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Re: Lego train show in Niagara Falls,Canada
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(...) That's interesting that he is hoping to make a living out of exhibiting the layout, just not sure that it would work out very well numbers wise. I do wish him luck. If anyone goes and sees this display, please get some pictures of his MOC (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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| | Re: Lego train show in Niagara Falls,Canada
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(...) Here's a fun bit from yesterday-- I replied to a message (1) yesterday. I replied to a differnet message (2) 5 minutes later Waited 5 minutes. Clicked the 'Send/Rec' in Outlook Got the authentication for the (2) message and posted it. Packed (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham)
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| | Re: Lego train show in Niagara Falls,Canada
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(...) I think Rob is concerned that because of the lack of attendance the display might close early. Derek ps, how come sometimes when I send a message I get no replay from lugnet for Authentication. The message just disappears. This is my second (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Re: Lego train show in Niagara Falls,Canada
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(...) The article says the display will be up until Labour Day. Ben M. (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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(...) There is an article on the show in the Niagara Review - curerently online at (URL) Don't know how long it will be around though... -Rob A> (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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(...) Loved the build. Loved the shape. Loved the instructions. K, not so much love for the containers, but they're done... I've noticed something--in all the actual pictures, the second set of containers is one plate lower than the rest. I don't (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Built my Maersk ship last night. What a great model. It was a lot of fun to build. Well up until the containers, then it got a little repetitive. Great way to start out your stone grey collection. Tons of 1x2, and 2x8 plates, 2x10 bricks and 1x6 (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Iain, and Strongbad get a themepark
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Oh my god, I've been on that riverquestsafariventure! Derek (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) no 'I' in 'team'. There's four in 'platitude-quoting idiot'. (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Sorting
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(...) It's funny because the new Ferrari set is what prompted this. Not only does it have new grey bushings, it has red and white ones too. Now in a bin of thousands of bushings the red and white will still stand out, the new grey ones will never be (...) (20 years ago, 25-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Derek, I've spent plenty of time making fun of people who are freaking out over the color change. However, I just discovered how nice [the old] dark grey looks when accenting a blue or black robot. I didn't really consider the new colors to be (...) (20 years ago, 25-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I parted my first 2004 set into my collection. I'm trying to figure out how to sort out the new greys. Now it was a technic set, and I don't separate technic colours much anyway, but it got me thinking about the future. I discovered, when I threw (...) (20 years ago, 25-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] Interview on Mindstorms in Montreal Talk Radio
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(...) Iain (20 years ago, 24-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You could use it to weave a cage for deathmatches, and call it "Mad Derek Beyond Mylardome". It's a suggestion. Calum (20 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) a quick mod--a 9v wire soldered directly to the motor inside a train motor housing. This allows the motor to work as a conventional motor as well as a DCC one. Using the external DCC 2x8 brick I made a while back, this works quite well. Hope (...) (20 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You could get stranded on an island and use the tape as a substitute for rope and build yourself a raft to get off the island. It's a suggestion. Dave K (20 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So what does one do when they have about 100 VHS Video tapes they no longer want. It seems ashame to just throw them out, but I doubt anyone would actually want them. And I really want to recover the space as soon a possible. Any ideas other then (...) (20 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] Mindstorms Interview on CJAD AM 800 MP3 file
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(...) I know you guys like to keep it to yourself, but I x-posted this to .mediawatch anyway :P (20 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | [rtlToronto] Mindstorms Interview on CJAD AM 800 MP3 file
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Hey guys, Here's an MP3 direct from the studio of the segment we did on CJAD AM 800, a Montreal talk radio station this Thursday. (URL) file is about 9.6MByte. A bit of context: CJAD is an english talk radio station in Montreal sister to CFRB AM1010 (...) (20 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) an actress who was on the Fox TV show "Party of Five" playing the youngest sister of a set of siblings whose parents had died. Only notably because Greg Hyland had once served as the layout editor of a quick and dirty "cash in" celebrity (...) (20 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] Interview on Mindstorms in Montreal Talk Radio
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(...) Who is Lacey Chabert? Iain (20 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Excellent job, and incase you are concerned, it didn't sound like you were a commercial at all. To me it sounded like an enthusiastic and well informed fan. Janey (20 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] Interview on Mindstorms in Montreal Talk Radio
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(...) Thanks guys-- Actually it came through Jake and Co. CJAD approached Lego directly and the folks at the company though it would be neat to invite an enthusiast group. Both CJAD and Lego thought it would be more interesting to have someone who's (...) (20 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] Interview on Mindstorms in Montreal Talk Radio
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(...) Yeah it was great an all, but no mention of Lacey Chabert grrr...rrr. ROSCO (20 years ago, 21-May-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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