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(...) ummmmmm, YA! we need to discuss this. I've been nothing but nice too you. and now all this GGRrrr...rrr ing. um. RTL rule # 45 .... DUH no grrrrrr ing at Chris, or calum. unless your name is Calum or Chris. (...) how about a spoon of garlic, (...) (20 years ago, 25-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) amen! (...) OK. so far, were down to the first 2 sats..... (...) agreed. at first when I saw the drawing of the blocks on Calums web page, it did not make the blocks look cubed. but once you build one, they work out just fine. (...) I got a (...) (20 years ago, 25-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hmmmmm, what a shock! (...) One of the best nights of her life, like I, ummmmm she, said Dave, you change her thinking when it comes to the bedroom, for life. (...) Janey is just that sort of person, so I hear. (...) I don't wonder, she told (...) (20 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I should be working my first day back at the mill, but I decided that what's more important is for you, the general viewing world, to see pics of our train show from last weekend. So here they are, in all their glory! (URL) many pics, but there (...) (20 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) second. (20 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) At this time, I see nothign wrong with any Saturday in Feb. Book it, Danno! Dave K (20 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Great Googly Moogly!! I heard that rtl was a little dried up, but this is just pure-D sad!! Throwing stuff out there for anyone to jump on and nothing! <queue crickits> Anyway, since no one reads this NG anymore, I proclaim that I am hereby (...) (20 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hmmm... Dave has a cold, then Janey has a cold... Hmmm... Janey slept at Dave's house.... Hmmm... Janey gave Dave a LEGO set at the show (thanks for that, btw)!..... Hmmm... I wonder what happened between Dave and Janey at Dave's house?... Oh (...) (20 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, I don't want to take all the fun out of the challenge. And, maybe you really should be sleeping... (20 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, well a RCX and a detailed cading/plusprogramming of a 8 by 8 by 8 block stacker "MOC" (or should that be YOC) would make me feel fantastic, hint hint, nudge nudge.....LOL Janey "I should be in bed but I'm addicted to Lugnet Red Brick" (20 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Gee, Janey, I'm so sorry you feel bad. Would this RCX make you feel better...? Steve (20 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I know I usually "grrr...rrr" at Chris, but it's your turn now David, I have a fever and the sniffles and a sore throat. Unlike you, and the no sympathy request, I want LOTS of sympathy and maybe some get well bricks too. LOL. Janey "Red (...) (20 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well if you guys don't speak up... (...) Any Saturday in February is fine with me. (...) You entered as well? Calum (20 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Finally :) (...) Either of the first two Saturdays would be the best. I am going to whistler in Feb, but probably near the end of the month. (...) Yup, I think the small blacks will be cool. Its nice how they are actually cubic. (...) I saw (...) (20 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK, now that you train freaks have THAT out of your system, lets get back to what lego is all about. ROBOTS I guess I have to actually CALL and book the library. I'm taking requests for which sat people might want? I've been playing with these (...) (20 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Napolean, baby! He had it goin' on! Anyway, I shall endeavour to book us gigs at train shows. Not toy-train and doll shows or shows out in Nowheresville... I like how the layout's coming together. So there you are. Back to bed now Dave K (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thank you, Dave, for organizing yet another successful train show. As always, you come through with casual yet dedicated effort. Calum (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think it might be contagious. (...) oops, to=two (...) Were you authorized to make such a purchase all on your own???? (...) Thanks Calum. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh of course, typical NON-train parts!!! I don't know how anyone could be confused there at all. Smile. (...) Likewise. (...) Smile, thanks John. (...) Hey don't count me out of block stacker yet (okay, I'm just kidding here!) Janey "Red (...) (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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really enjoyed the on topic and even more, the (...) Really? I guess me keeping you up all night meant nothing to you, oh well, there goes that theory. (...) Did you just mention that right on LUGNET???? (...) Gee, and I could have sworn..... (...) (...) (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There were off-topic bits? I just remember talking LEGO all the time... (...) The layout just gets better with every show. We still need a name though--train 6 just doens't cut it. (...) I waited until I thought you got home 'cause I thought (...) (20 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's right Janey... it was an ENGINE, and I will build other engines too. But not trains, never trains.... :) BTW, thanks for the compliment :) Now I'm off to Bricklink to order a few bogies, a train motor, track, etc... It was nice to meet (...) (20 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I like peaches. (...) And to think I'm going back for smaller sorting bins today. With no help! (...) Thanks for participating with us Janey--I'm looking forward to your continued contribution for next March! Calum PS-I have SO much Lego stuff (...) (20 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just wanted to take a moment and thank Napoleon and the rest of rtlToronto for inviting representation of the J-LUG down to participate in the latest train display. I had a great time and really enjoyed the on topic and even more, the very off topic (...) (20 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, Here are a set of buildings I made for our train show this weekend: (2 URLs) Thanks to Derek for letting me have a place to put them on his town area. I hope you like them! Calum (20 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.town, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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The 8th Annual Toronto Christmas Train Show November 20, 2004 11AM-5PM November 21, 2004 10AM-4PM International Centre Mississauga, Ontario In case you were wondering what to do today...and you didn't hear about it yet... Come see our exciting (...) (20 years ago, 20-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Dave, I just have to chip in after reading your stories. (...) OK. I say you totally do away with XP and check this guy out: (URL) Stripped-down Windows 2000 rulez>, man! :) My two cents. (Snipped Dave's spyware struggle) (...) We should all have (...) (20 years ago, 18-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) My mail shows up as unread, but it's obviously looking at more than the headers to sort the mail, because otherwise Norton wouldn't notice the virus. --Bram (20 years ago, 17-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WHEW!!!!! (...) Was she shocked??? (...) Hmmmmmmm, in my pursuit of continuing the scientific studies in the habits of SMAFOL. Ummmm Dave, do you usually call home when you aren't there???? Do you leave yourself messages? Or just let it ring, (...) (20 years ago, 17-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm using 0.9 and haven't noticed this behaviour, though I have never received an email with a virus, only spam, since I started using Thunderbird. I know it doesn't open the spam, it just moves it to my Junk folder where it sits unopened. As (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yah I had the same thing happen on my WORK computer. But ever since I installed Ad-Aware, the "search window" hasn't come up again... (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I want my Mac!!! Derek (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sounds like when I was helping my brother get his new computer set up on Case's campus. Connected to the gigabit fiber network in order to get the campus Symantec antivirus program installed...but before the virus scan (on an empty computer) (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Time for a Mac... -Greg (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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By the very fact that this post generated the wonderful responses from the rtl people, as well as lurkers, is a testament to the greatness of LUGNET. Thanks to all that responded with ideas and links to various venues to help alleviate my dilemma. (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh My Goodness!!!!! Best Strongbad Evah!!!...!!! I couldn't stop laughing... and the little easter eggs--priceless! So much stuff! New commercial from Endeavour Enterprises-- New Gaming System - 1500 bones (with taxes) Getting hit by Spyware 2 (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave, I was wrong about formatting your computer.... what you need is a bit of Strong bad. YEP, ol' SB has your soloution right here: (URL) timely (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WOW, this sounds just like what happened to the "spare" computer at work. I gave it to the new guy, and it took him all of one day to infest the machine, which is connected to the corperate VPN!!!! (...) I tried all the software several people (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I want my Mac!!! Derek (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You should just reformat and start from scratch. Your PC was completely compromised, and no amount of scanning will give you 100% guarantee that there is no custom made key logger lurking behind waiting for that credit card pattern. And use (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now THAT is cute. It's also more impressive than that hack, Mark Tilden. We should do capacitor cars at some point. Calum (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Okay, I'm never listening to your "I have no money for Lego". No sympathy from me. (...) It's for remote customer support, dumbass :) (...) You mean you didn't set it up behind the firewall to BEGIN WITH? Jesus, that's like running around (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh right--the 'where'... International Centre, Hall 4. Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Basically take any Ontario 400 series or QEW highway to the 427 North (follow airplane signs) Take the 'Dixon Road' cutoff (again, airplane sign) (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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As posted on boingboing today, "Entrants in the Recorderrace in Munich, Germany hack portable tape recorders into mobile vehicles powered by the tape transport motor. Pictured are last year's winners." (URL) for some pretty cool stuff and pics of (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Same problem with W2K. I used Spybot S&D (URL) and Adaware (URL) but it kept coming back... I eventually resorted to HijackThis (URL) which is definately the swiss army knife of spywareware removal tools. Doesn't actually identify spyware by (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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November 20--set up starts at 6 a.m. Yes I said 6 a.m. Exhibitors are allowed to use the drive in to the building right exclusively--no vendors are allowed to drive in during the 6 to 7:30 for set up. So if ya wanna unload your vehicle right beside (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Pft. World of Warcraft, baby! (...) I read this far before I said "IE". Then I also said "Firefox". And probably "Reinstall, and/or Spybot S&D". (...) Try Spybot - it's actually pretty good at rooting these things out: (URL) (...) Cool! Sounds (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I purchased a brand spankin' new 'puter system yesterday ('cause EQ2's been out for over a week now and I'm missing the lands o' norrath...) and I takes the system to work, to configure it in my spare time. So I put XP Pro ion it, get all the (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (snip) (...) Good question, and one you should, in my view, ask first. Often the answer will be some sort of extra payment to your club in addition to the appearance fee. At least that has been the experience of some clubs. Many clubs tend to (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'd have to agree that's a point in your favor. Just today I heard a story about a women (I think it was in Virginia) who was arrested for trying to pass a $200 bill with President Bush (!) on the front. She claimed she thought it was real. (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The kit seemed to be a big success, at least raising some awareness I think. The build area didn't get set up, as I recall, simply due to a lack of available bodies to monitor it. I had intended to bring the bricks to this year's show in case (...) (20 years ago, 16-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) :) Quick, someone get Gargamel some pie. He is getting cranky again! Janey "How many times do I have to say RED not blue Brick?" P.S. Just to clarify, the kids table there was not my idea, I just stepped to the plate with Paul. Just as I (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Frickin Ottawa folks...ruining it all for us. Wait a second...wasn't JANEY behind that?! I TOLD YOU! SMURFETTE IS AT THE ROOT OF OUR PROBLEMS AGAIN! :) (...) Good work Dave! And not a 2x4 used either. Calum (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The monarchy gives us attractive currency and a subtle heritage we don't need to reassert every July 4th. As for official languages, yeah, you have me on that point. (...) Well, in all honesty I think the Bionicle line is pretty violent. The (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Those darn Ottawa Lego Train GUYS!!! What were they thinking???? (wink) (...) Excellent, looking forward to it. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Well, just got off the phone with Frank, one of the shows organizers. He himself just got back from a train show in Ottawa, where the LEGO train guys had the table for kids to play with LEGO Bricks. Anyway, after speaking with Frank, I was (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Awe, come on, only roughly half of us did <grin>. And to give us some credit, we at least threw off the monarchy, and don't (yet) have different official languages in different regions. Yet... (...) I see your point, like the fact that the (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't get all bent out of shape on this one Dave, I suspect it's not your communication (which is plenty friendly) but a bunch of overassuming selfish organizers. Every organizer seems to feel us volunteering, nonprofit groups, should take the (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, we did not, precisely for the reason it came with the attached string that we set up a play area. We thought about it (I think JeffVW suggested it initially) but decided against it because it meant someone had to bring them to every event (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip> (...) I would have to say that this scenario is the second easiest way to increase my blood pressure. The easiest way to increase my blood pressure is if you, in the course of a (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) this. My wife has a friend I don't get along with for this reason (1). However, didn't you guys get an event kit from Jake with a K8 in it? I'm not sure, but it seems that's exactly what those are for. Of course, I know someone may still be (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm seriously hoping this was an oversight on their part. The cynic in me believes the worst in them, this approach is probably better and assumes there was just some misunderstanding. While I'm largely offended by their request of such an (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I hope as well, but, as a good friend mentioned the other day, I don't think people will be storming out, angry, because 'Little Timmy' can't play with an 'interactive LEGO display'. For our first few forays into the realm of 'official model (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Looking at the way it's laid out on the page, it implies us Lego people are doing this. I hope people interpret it your way. Calum (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That said, the term DCC has shown up in numerous conversations 'cause, well, I do run DCC, and I'd imagine, if folks are okay with it, the bottom loops will hopefully be DCC--I'll have all equipment there. Dave K (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I Don't know I read this as 3 seperate things, new to the Show... Since we do not have a DCC Controlled Village.... Perhaps there is some other sort of 'building table' for the kiddies. new this year: Lego Trains DCC Controlled Village and (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Iain Hendry wrote: my friend Elisa and I went and saw that movie you were (...) I, too saw a movie called "The Grudge". MEDIOCRE! A handful of genuinely interesting and creepy visuals (that can ALL be seen in the (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, The Grudge gave me the creeps for days afterwards. I think I'll crawl into my nice safe bed now. [Thinks of S. Williams] Or maybe not. Oh well, another sleepless night working on my bot, and it should be able to do one more block than (...) (20 years ago, 15-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Since I always have to offer my two coppers... I've crashed in single beds with a significant other, nad I've crashed in larger beds--twin and up, with a significant other. Now the single, being all so cute and small, is fun for the first (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) On it. I'll call the organizers and see if there was any miscommunication when I booked us at this show. I do seem to recall some sort of talk originally between myself and the show organizers about this possibility, but I thought I left it in (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) [SNIP] (...) The truth will set you free..., or something lame like that. If it t'were me: Notify the show organizer that there is an error on their website, there will be no building area for the kids. Note how that is tactfully different (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Snip excellent reasons.... Totally cool with me, while I was willing to step to the plate, you just saved me some packing and sorting out of bricks in the aftermath. (...) Hope all goes well with that chat. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) First, Janey, thank you for offering. But we probably shouldn't... While the offer is much appreciated, I think that effectively would mean we have been strongarmed by the organizers. They're asking for us to provide, at our own time and cost (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well not that it's my call, but I will butt in here. I say we can listen to people complain all weekend, watch kids pout, parents sneer and get fingers pointed at us..... [OR] Ground control to Major Tom..... we can gather our wits, and (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Last week when a coworker mentioned he thought I was unusually paranoid, I answered that I wore that badge with pride. The email from the Toronto Christmas show organizer that said we were to bring the "Interactive Building Table" (I don't frickin (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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First Janey says this: (...) then she says ~THIS~ (...) WOW, babe, maybe you need to take this too LUG.off.topic.everyb...ants.chris or .foo, that would work too. I'm KING there. I think I have a new SIG file. Chris "Did I mention I was grrrrrrrring (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ...speaking of Wayne, my friend Elisa and I went and saw that movie you were talking about, "The Grudge". HORRIFYING. But fantastic. I kept screaming, so to hamper that I ended up bracing myself against the seats in front of me and biting my (...) (20 years ago, 14-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, just finished separating the last pieces of the 12x Scale 886 Space buggy. Man do I have a lot of gray brick now. Easily more then any other colour. :-) Derek (20 years ago, 13-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Just to clarify before this gets totally out of hand "in the reading between the lines department" (grrrrrrrr @ Chris for ripping something out of context), "big boy bed"[1] is correct, but the other works also! *MY* definition of the (...) (20 years ago, 13-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Wayne! I see your 12 and raise you 1! :) This is so much fun. I miss building robots for this kind of stuff. Iain PS - Hi Howard! (20 years ago, 13-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Do you mean "Big boy IN bed"? Iain (20 years ago, 13-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) lol, apparently it doesn't even make that much of a difference. I didn't even notice you spelt it wrong in your mosaic the first few times I looked at it. :) J <snip> (URL) (...) (20 years ago, 13-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) HEY HEY HEY!!!!! If it was my call I would have called it rltToronto, besides a non-member can't call roll call, it would just be wrong. Well I best respond to this lure, although it's certain to blow up in my face. Those are the question (...) (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) LOL Janey may not be able to get RTL right, but at least she cna speel "Friday", wink. ROSCO (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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NAME LUGNET # TRAIN (YES/NO) ROBOT (YES/NO) LIVE AT HOME WITH PARENTS? (YES/NO) BIG BOY BED? (SINGLE, DOUBLE, QUEEN, KING) CIRCUMCIZED (YES/NO) I'll leave it to janey and the rest of you from firday night to add more questions. (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | 3 4679 Tubs with Bonus box for sale at dinner tonight
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I will be brining three of these tubs to dinner tonight if anyone wants to purchase one (or two, or Three), I bought 12 ofthe at regular price last weekend during the train show, with the hopes that I wouls sell 9 of them, I have sold 6. The cost of (...) (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | FYI: 8396 for $69 CAD @ Costco
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Not sure if this has been mentioned, but I saw the 8386 F1 racer for $69 at Costco here in Burlington... Come N get'em! Not a bad price considering S@H is $100... Dave (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Guest House...
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So I've owned my abode for well over a year now (yea for 15 mortgage payments!! Only 285 to go!!), but, besides the occasional visit, been pretty much on my own. Well, sister's back from BC for the week for a visit so she asked if she could crash at (...) (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | More 4679 happiness (was: What a trip I had to Markville!)
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(...) This time I went to the TRU at Steeles/Hilda.... (...) Picked up a 4511 at $80 hoping to sell it to Europe for a profit... 8) (...) Same three displays are here too. Alas one of them is silent. (...) Seven units, all 2714s, are within my (...) (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca, FTX)
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| | Hobby Show Pix
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I finally managed to upload my pictures from the Hobby Show. I had a great time there, even though I couldn't stay long on the days that I attended. I only managed to snap a single group shot my first day, so unfortunately I missed getting pictures (...) (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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| | Re: Rule check
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(...) a) I'm not too concerned except all but the biggest holes, which usually are my fault. The rest I leave as an intellectual exercise for Steve Hassenplug's ego. :) b) "Capping" towers has been extensively discussed a few years ago. The general (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What I ment was to patch another hole before it forms: with scoring based only on total height above the floor, one spoiler strategy would be a single block on the end of a high pole (or platform). The tower would consist of one block but (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's hard to believe the downfall of the internet could be caused by Sparky's Space, but maybe you're right... Steve "Steve's way smarter than me" -CM (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As for me, I think it was November, 1994, when Sparky's Space first made an appearance--Everything's been downhill since then... Eh, at least I met you guys thru the internets... Dave K (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And Jumped The Shark June 2, 2004. (URL) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Derek (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's ALWAYS been the case: Only blocks in the stack. What do you mean by robot emplaced platform? Calum (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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whats old is back. (URL) Iain. Chris (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Rule check
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(...) I don't think we need to worry about spirit of the game here at all. I think trying to generate a pile of blocks would be very difficult. If someone can do it, let them. Additionally the blocks need to be stacked. Blocks piled in random (...) (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Wanted--6 1x3 yellow arches
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(...) I had no idea they'd be that rare... I saw 'em on bricklink and thought that they'd be easy to obtain. Guess it'll have to be a bricklink order then... Dave K (20 years ago, 11-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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