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I had a very unusual scenario at work this week, which was to waste exactly half a tank of gas in a demo vehicle. You see, apparently some insurance rules require show vehicles to have less than a quarter tank of gas before being wheeled into the (...) (20 years ago, 13-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, Join us over at Kelsey's for the September Monthly Dinner, this September 17th, Friday at 7PM. Be there! Calum (20 years ago, 13-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In related news, an article on a robot that walks on water (URL) leads us to the CM Nano Robotics lab (URL) and the Waalbots (URL). They talk about "dry adhesion" based on gecko hair (URL) -Rob A. (20 years ago, 10-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) I was making up some 1/2 scale blocks (2x2 tile on 2x2 brick on 2x2 plate) the other night and randomly pulled out some of my old "childhood-era" (mid 70's) 2x2 bricks, and noticed the absolutely horrible quality control it shows... (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) I have a 'new LEGO friend' I met through Bricklink who happens to live in St. Thomas, Ontario. He'd be interested in coming out for an rtlT dinner. I'm for next Friday. Can we finalize that so I can let him know? Later, Dave K (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: Look what I found-- (URL) Mark guy, he's okay sometimes... ;) Dave K -who is debating whether to do this to a few grey 9v motors. (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) sure. whatever (20 years ago, 9-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) the holes (...) Now I'm reminded of my old car :( Do miss old car :( (URL) Iain (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Uh... (...) If you can't afford new, used sounds good. Calum (20 years ago, 8-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Tath'll give me more time to figure out what I'm going to do about a personal transportation related problem. See, the mighty Dodge was one of 154 vehicles pulled off the road this weekend--the reason--under my clutch pedal, the steel is swiss (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I hadn't scheduled one. How about next Friday? Calum (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | LOOK WHAT I FOUND.....
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in some other section of lugnet.... PICK a BRICK now in St. jacobs. (URL) I have not forgoten about you and those hanging "questions" I still have to answer.... I have a kitchen to finish you know. 2 base cabinets, 1 countertop and all the doors to (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Using the inspiration from my earlier post (URL) (and the fact that it is my home province) I drew up: (URL) Folder post mod (including .ldr) is here: (URL) Any thoughts on how to represent the area below the dome better? (currently the four (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Just curious if there is a dinner this Friday or not?? Jeff VW (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Module building for Hobby Show
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(...) (that building is awesome!) Iain (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So, what are people up to for Hobby Show? Here's the project I'm working on for my side of the mountain: (URL) landscaping is all finished (ie, I have one exposed side to plug into Jeremy's module) and I'm now working on my building for the module. (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) has some crazy fan/suction device underneath. Its great how it can climb without relying on smooth surfaces. With that kind of suction, I'm surprised it has a 20-40 minute run time. Rob (20 years ago, 6-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks for the posters giving us the heads up on this sale! I went with John Guerquin this morning to hit some of the stores in Toronto. This of course, was after both us visited stores near home beforehand. I bought: 7034 Surveillance Truck 7045 (...) (20 years ago, 6-Sep-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Rob, your window walker is nice; BUT you HAVE to see this: (URL) quote Iain OMG D E A T H is X WANT SCREAM!!!! that is all Chris "It is a very clever strategy IMHO, and I applaud Chris for thinking of it." K.C. (20 years ago, 6-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) :) What's my first question? (...) hmm. again, what was my first statement? (...) I hope you're seeing someone about the memory losses... (last line) (URL) me. I said I wasn't going for the prizes. You'll need to point out that this message is (...) (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, lets clear the air here: This whole "bragging rights" thing stems from ... you guessed it ..... Steve. When ever Steve enteres a lego robot contest, his second question is "... whats the prize?" RTL has never OFFICIALLY had prizes, sure we (...) (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) First, what kind of a nut actually listens to and believes what Chris says?? Secondly, in rtlToronto bragging rights last for the first 30 minutes of the dinner on the same day of the contest. And Chris, there are absolutely no bragging rights (...) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) your right. lets forget it. I mean, how important could this thing ~you~ speak of actually be? ~you~ claim its about ~you~ and it on Jakes, site. so really..... (shrug) Chris (tm) (c) (r) (DSR) (patent pending) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Inspiration found at Brickfest
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(URL) few things-- Going to do the patented 'Derek Water' thing on the lowered section (when I get enuf blue 1xn's to do it...) Derek won't like the usage of those old dirty white bricks, but I think it adds character. Some of those white bricks (...) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) darn. now I forgot what I saw. it's really nothing, I'm sure. never mind. Steve (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) JAKE!!! what?!@? like I have time to sift through jakes page. have you seen how much S.... umm, stuff is on that site. heck i googled the site but even that did not help point to a "quote" so maybe a link might be in order there steve-O Chris (...) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You may want to contact Jake, and tell him to remove that quote from his web site... (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: S N I P (...) S N I P (...) when will you STOP using my name in vain??? Chris. from now on, anything I say or do is copyright, trademarked, and double rubber stamped as MINE. so you have to ask me (...) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) umm, we be talk'n 'bout 'dis. home-y! (URL) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris said winning the event gives me bragging rights, so I'm using them. So far, in addition to winning rtl-15, my C4 robots have won two "Best Creation" awards, have been on TechTV, and also showed up on the news in Denmark. I was planning (...) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris? Win a competition??? Well, he came close with Project X, but ath was before kids and renos... so now, not much chance... Did Steve enter Chasm Crossing? Can't remember 'cause I didn't enter a 'bot in that one... What else... Oh block (...) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What with all the talk about hood ornaments, kitchen sinks, ducks, foosball, video games, combined with what seems to be an ENDLESS stinking reminder that Steve won the Connect 4 contest, I was really wondering what I could possibly add. Steve (...) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll be quick to OOOH and AAAH, when you get it working. I OOOHed and AAAHed Derek's. I OOOHed and AAAHed... well, I guess just Derek's... :) If you... I mean WHEN you get it working, we'll have let our robots play a game. Good luck Steve (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I am, actually. I will get the #%&*@ing thing working!! I will bring it to an event! All will say OOOH! AAAH! EVEN STEVE!! NO DUCKS WILL BE HARMED IN THE CREATION OF MY BOT! But seriously, part of the problem is that I didn't have enough (...) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My thoughts too :) My buddy Roman is actually entering at least 1 robot (maybe 2) for this competition! The mini-block stacking sounds REALLY cool. But drag racing sounds laid back and fun. Iain (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OMG what?! Iain/mdj (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Do you mean Peasant (or whatever it's called)? Apparently, or so my son tells me, someone published a walkthrough, if you can believe it... Nik got all the way to the end but won't confirm or deny that he used the walkthrough. (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ouch! Apparenly those in Grey/Bruce County don't even get their names mentioned. And to think, at one time, I thought just maybe Chris was my way in, darn it!!! Janey "Red J-Lug Brick" P.S. I know some/none of you don't care, but drag racing (...) (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Maybe so. But "drag racing" is not. :) (...) good point. Anyone could run on that platform. How about this: Vote for me. I can build a robot that plays Connect Four. That should limit my opposition to Derek & Trevyn (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) tell me EVERYTHING!!! (...) you LIKE that duck game??? BTW how is everyone doing on the trogdor text adventure? Chris - sniff - sniff - it smell like plastic. (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) what phase! Kate said we need a kitchen, ergo I rebuild the kitchen. (1) (...) steve, taking in oxygen is harder than sumo. (...) if THATS your sole platform..... (...) huh? how bad can it be? what could be worse than Calum implying on local (...) (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) damn those foos ball men!!! i say you get some locktite, and finish this off once and for all! but be aware that locktite can degrade some plastics. (...) there were element shipping supports??? in my oven, they used a high quality masking (...) (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I saw that. Wow! Chris the super genius. Well, maybe no so much the super, or the genius... Back to rescuing ducks... Dave K (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It must have been something. I suspect either you were giddy when you snuck out of the last event, without being followed, OR the smell of the oven is snapping you out of this "home improvement" phase you've been living in. In any case, does (...) (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is so true. Stupid foosball table. The men keep coming loose. Need to replace all the nuts and bolts that hold them to the rods. (...) Did you remember to remove the element shipping supports before turning it on? Or it's just that layer (...) (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) it could be a number of things, 1. I'm not posting due to a few other things, 2. its summer, and overall things get quieter 3. dave is MR. LAIDLAW and has also redced his post count. 4. Calum is MA BELL and no longer posts. 5. Trevyn is.... (...) (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave, no need to worry about that guy. I looked up in the RTL archives, and from what I can remember this "bruce" did not even enter a Project X robot. So really, he's a nobody. Chris. I'm install'n da sink to-nite bay-bee !!! (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ^^^^^^^ Who's this guy and why is he posting in rtl??? Dave K (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Awesome reference Rob, thanks for posting that. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) The former. There's just too much other stuff in most of our lives that is more important right now. For Chris, it might his kitchen or his kids. For me, it's work and the fact I haven't even STARTED on my thesis work all summer. The general (...) (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree Rob. Drag racing is totally uninspiring! Although, I don’t think we can really blame drag racing...I think it goes back to Connect 4. Now whose idea was that??? Bruce (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm in. I have always wanted to try smaller blocks. (...) Uggh. I doubt block stacking needs any more complexity. Even after three runs at this competition, there were very few successful robots. Rob (rtl has been dead lately... Are we all (...) (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) start with the YelloPages. I'm serious. you will find MANY within 416 area code. a few are just down the street from HollyNorth. (...) very well, I think. (...) YES, thats EXACTLY how it works. keep in mind they are there to sell BIG ticket (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I suspect I'm more welcome by some, than by others. (...) Actually, I was trying to suggest in addition to the above scoring, add bonus points for stacking like colors together. So, if you stack three blocks, 1 black, 1 white, and another (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, Dave getting around to fixing anything... shyeah right... I'd have to take out all the blocks and LEGO stuff out of the arena and actually work on it. That's not gonna happen--I mean, what would the LEGO webcam'bot do in the meantime?? (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Was googling for images on the legislative buildings, looking for MicroScale inspiration, when I came across the John Bland Archive: (URL) -Rob A> (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Crap, now I'm getting interested too. Can't say I'll do it, that will depend on when its held, but it's been too long since I build a robot. A lot more interesting then drag racers. Derek (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How do you build a half-size block? (...) Oh, right... BS/2 :) (...) I have a bit of bad news. Now, I'm interested. (...) Another option is to give bonus points for consecutive blocks of the same color. That would allow people to stack any (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Pick a time and place. I'm throwing this out there without consulting either Chris or Calum, but if there's an interest, and I get approval from the head honchos, I'd like to run a concurrent event at the next rtlT robot event-- Half Size (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Being a Downtown city boy, I don't know where any of these "Scrap Yards" you speak of are. Any suggestions of were I might go? How do they work? Do they just let you run around with a screw driver pull off what you like then they tell you how (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, When do you want to have the next rtlToronto contest (tentatively stated as drag racing)? November we have Hobby Show and potentially a Christmas train show. We also have FLL Ontario, which I should be hearing more about soon. Calum (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Options: a) Dealership parts department with credit card b) Dealership lot with paint scraper and screw driver c) Public parking lot with paint scraper and screw driver I was going to say Pacific Mall at the local hoodlum shops that sell the (...) (20 years ago, 30-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) when an ex girlfriend needed the hood logo for her BMW I went to a scrap yard. Cost me $5. I had to remove it myself.... but thats what a flat head screwdriver is for. OH, and if you mess up, just move to the next car. Chris "It is a very (...) (20 years ago, 29-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm wondering where I could get the hood logo for a Saturn car. A friend lost her's and I'd like to replace it. Obviously a dealership is a place to start, but what other options are there. Still need to figure out the exact model of the car so I (...) (20 years ago, 28-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Loved putting mine together. It was a thoroughly enjoyable build and now sits on my train layout. I dunno if I want to dump the old yellow train service shed that I built, but it's tempting to go with just the 10027... Dave K (20 years ago, 27-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I bought this one at BrickFest and while I never really seem to find great deals on regular Lego at the DC Outlet event, I did get one of these 10027 Train Engine Sheds because I really wanted to check it out. I'm glad I did--this is an amazing set. (...) (20 years ago, 27-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The Mastermind Toys in Oakville had one the last time I was there... I would imagine that their stores in Toronto would have them too, or at least be able to get one. -Greg (20 years ago, 27-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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G'Day I have convinced a friend of mine that he NEEDS to get a MindStorms(tm) set, has anyone seen any recently in the GTA (preferably west north/west end) at any stores? (yes, I know St Jacobs still has 4 on the shelf, just do not want to drive (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sure, I would be willing to do that, but I can't speak for Derek or Jeremy. Calum (20 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'd be willing to do both shows. How about the rest of you Derek? Calum? Jeremy? John? >;) Jeff VW (...) (20 years ago, 24-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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But I'd like to do it... We've been invited (again) to the Christmas Train show at the International Centre on the 20 and 21st of November. That's 2 weeks after the Hobby Show (at, I believe, the same venue) I'm for doing both shows with the same (...) (20 years ago, 23-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Surprise finds at Fairview Mall
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I was in the Bricks and Blocks outlet in St. Jacobs last week and they had some of these sets in stock as well. The metroliner was $120 and I think the C3P0/R2 combo was $40. They are also had a number of the "my own train" cars as well the caboose (...) (20 years ago, 22-Aug-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, FTX)
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I found the these at Toys Toys Toys today at Fairview Mall (Don Mills/Sheppard, Toronto): [LEGOSet 10001] $200 [LEGOSet 10026] $70 [LEGOSet 10018] something like $170 [LEGOSet 65081] $70 I have never saw any of these in person before except 10018. I (...) (20 years ago, 22-Aug-04, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, FTX)
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Hi all, Hope I'm not stealing any of Allan B's thunder, but he and I talked and he asked me to help organize the attendance and the displays. So here I am. So with much further ado, the Hobby Show at the Convention Center in Toronto, Ontario is just (...) (20 years ago, 21-Aug-04, to lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.monlug) !
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| | Re: 'Cause what the world needs is yet another Brickfest 2004 Picture web page...
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snip> (...) Take any pics you wish--no worries there (...) I shudder to think what it would take to rip the Winona out of me... See you at dinner or at the hobby show! Dave K (20 years ago, 21-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Great pics Dave. It was a pleasure meeting you and that gesture had absolutely no reflection on the person behind the camera lens, it's just my inner devil trying to protect my karma. May I steal that one? Alway nice to have pics that make (...) (20 years ago, 21-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | 'Cause what the world needs is yet another Brickfest 2004 Picture web page...
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Come one, come all, to yet another page of Brickfest 2004 pics!!!!! (URL) didn't take nearly as many pics as I planned, but then I was distracted the entire time by wiping drool off my chin due to fabulous MOCs... As well, Marie needed to be driven (...) (20 years ago, 20-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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So I finally got around to unloading my car, 2003 Silver Honda Element, after BrickFest. I live in an apartment so I drove it out of the Garage and parked in the back ally to unload. Parked in the back ally was a 2003 Silver Honda Element. (...) (20 years ago, 20-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) YAY Steve!!! I may hold you to that, thanks. (...) I'm afraid there is no safe distance anymore. (Evil laugh) So just exactly when is this drag race??? Janey "Robot Red Brick" (20 years ago, 19-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ouch Chris, do you let Calum insult you like that regularly? Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 19-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, hold it! Calum, Steve, back to your corners... OK, Janey, you should now leave the kill zone... are you at a safe distance? Yes? OK, good - NOW, Steve & Calum, you may proceed... ;-) (20 years ago, 19-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll beat you to the punch (the one with McCain punch) Chris. <conversation today with Chris about my speeding ticket> Chris: What's Janey like? Calum: She's like a female you! <descriptions of Chris removed> Calum (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, I'm not cheap, or easy. Despite what other people write about me on bathroom walls. I have been known in the past to be overcome by chocolate. Hell, who am I kidding, I have a "no frills" bag of super cheap choc-o-chips to "munch" on (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Come, now. It's just LEGO. If it had gone flying off the table, crashing into many little pieces, I would have just put it back together. It wouldn't be the first time. (...) I suspect that "magic" stems from your own relationship with LEGO. (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hmmmmmm, patiently waits for someday. Oh who am I kidding, I have never been patient, what sort of bribe works on you? Name your price. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: ( S N I P ) (...) No babe, Trains is the dark side. Chris P.S. some day I'll tell ya all about the things calum said about you. (smirk) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, I was, and with anticipation. (...) And I had the pleasure of meeting Steve and his wonderful wife who both seem to be at peace with the almost living beasts they build and control. I found that unsettling yet somewhat interesting. (...) (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh yeah, the patented Steve Hassenplug "Let's Enter Robots Under Other People's Names" strategy...ah, Americans. Gotta love'em. Calum (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Darrell, Thank you so much for your help! I've printed your instructions and placed them next to the printer. I was going about this the complete wrong way last night. I didn't realize the printer knew how to eat the roll - I was turning it (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes. I have one at work.. I'll try to do this from memory; if you want me to verify this you'll have to wait until tomorrow (Wednesday). I also have a HP 500 and a 600, so I might be getting the processes mixed up, but here goes: 1. Load the (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have the Quick Reference Guide (408KB) and the User's Guide (2.12MB) in PDF format right here if you want them... (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Does anyone have a clue how to load the paper roll on a DesignJet 750c?! I'm FREAKING OUT. Iain (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok, I know Janey is waiting for this e-mail. Over the weekend, at Brickfest, I had the pleasure of meeting Janey "Red Brick" Cook. She seems very nice, except she had this un-natural fear of robots. I guess before this weekend, she had managed to (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Calum et All, Thanks for all of your efforts. I seem to have a semi-stable connection, with spurts 2-3 minutes in length. Video is shot, but the audio is so-so. It's a treat to participate in ANY way whatsoever. -John (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We're getting failures in GMU's network infrastructure. Unfortunately it's out of our control. Calum (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi, I just wanted to mention something that is apparently inaccurate on your website. The video does not require a PC running Microsoft Windows. I am viewing the video on a computer running Mac OS X and Windows Media Player 9. Anyway, thanks for the (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And I won't be able to tell the difference in voice, either... I have a really fast connection (cable, 700kb/sec) and it connects at 259kb/s yet it keeps reloading every 2 seconds, so I get like 2 frames of video, maybe 2 words, then wait a (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey, thanks for this wonderfull oppertunity, I'll be sure to catch tommorrow's (er, todays, what ever) webcast of the session with Jake. And I sure hope I'll be able to watch the closing ceremony on Sunday. But, as for the opening ceremonies, I (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Calum, No worries. I appreciate that you took time to look into doing it. I'll just catch the reruns on CityTV at 3 a.m. ;) Best regards, Allan B. (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Gaël and Didier, You're very welcome. I hope everyone enjoyed the webcast, please join us again tomorrow night for the keynote speech from Jake McKee, Community Liason Manager for the Lego Company. Calum PS-Allan, we found out that we need a (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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