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(...) "Jump the shark" is an American based slang, describing the fall from glory... when something popular/useful/inter...aging..... has lost its luster.... fails to impress or declines in its usefulness or impressiveness. Some would argue that is (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Not sure where to chime in this thread, so I'm dropping it in the middle :) I personally feel I was lucky enough (or unlucky enough) to come out of the dark ages and rediscover my love of Lego about two years ago. My slow discovery of the the AFOL (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It sure is! (...) Can anyone think of *anyone* in the hobby that would have taken as much abuse as Jake has? Anyone? I sure can't. Call that Jake-fanboyness if you want, but we are by my reckoning already about 2 incidents into borrowed time (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Just type "jump the shark" into Google and hit "I'm feeling lucky" Derek (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) What is jumping the shark? A. It's a moment. A defining moment when you know that your favorite television program has reached its peak. That instant that you know from now on...it's all downhill. Some call it the climax. We call it (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I wouldn't be surprised if opportunities have already been lost. I also fear the day that Jake finally gets fed up and quits. I don't see anyone else stepping forward to fill these shoes, and I don't see Lego Corporate feeling much presser to (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm sorry but...what does it mean to "jump the shark"? (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know, I didn't think of that, and it's a really good point Dave. A lot of opportunities are going to disappear when Jake and/or Lego finally get fed up with us. Calum (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I always like to look at the Top Referrers. It lets you see who is linked to your page. But is there a Top Referrers section on your page? Steve (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was perfectly for the 'ignore them' routine. The situation, however, is that the company of our chosen hobby has representatives here and they see the shenanigans and the b*tchfest going on by a vocal minority. How then can we, as adult fans (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Since you've asked this question directly, probably worse or neither. Those who post directly on the topics themselves are the worst offenders, either pro or contra. I'm just opining on the posters themselves, which is probably not any better, (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Do you think posts like this make it better, or worse? You compare these issues to schoolyard misbehavior. If I remember correctly, the best way to deal with much of that was to ignore it. The people behaving badly will run out of steam and (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) might password this directory in the future, but, for now, lots of interesting stats for Sparky's Space--those numbers are quite big for my little corner of the internet :) Anyway, thanks Dan. I may tweak what's recorded at some later (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hello! Sorry for chiming in. I know I'm exactly the type of Lugnet-user who ruines it for you. I'm sorry. This said I'm not going to poison the nice atmosphere here on rtltoronto and I'm chiming out (does that expression exist?) as suddenly as I (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave K (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) non-sensical postings from Calum??? In rtlToronto????? Really????? Say it ain't so! I guess I'm one of the patients in the institution now, 'cause they always made sense to me. Dave K -who has never really sat thru 'One who flew over the (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What Jeff? Whatever do you refer to?? ;) I'm happy :) Dave K (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I _hated_ using webtrends, not sure why, but I just didn't like it at all. Webalizer I've been using for years, but I've set up awstats in parallel because it gives a slightly different analysis, and can work in semi-real time, instead of (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) # HostnameLookups: Log the names of clients or just their IP addresses # e.g., www.apache.org (on) or 204.62.129.132 (off). # The default is off because it'd be overall better for the net if people # had to knowingly turn this feature on, (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) install and configure. I use it on all my LEGO sites as well as some of my commercial web sites (my "work" site uses WebTrends which has more of the business nitty-gritty, but also costs some real $$). {Kelly} (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: SNIP! (...) Apart from your non-sensical posts that confuse the heck out of non-rtltoronto people (haha), I find that I usually agree with your more serious postings. Well said, Calum. -Bryan (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) apache? I'd like to do that for peach. Calum (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What do you want to set it up to do? Just to analyze it? I use both webalizer and awstats, both have their nice points. (URL) Dan Boger dan@peeron.com (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) Mmmm, That is a rather unsusally choice of letters and number. I think this may be one of those 'inside jokes' that we are known for,,, But does everyone know what this inside joke refers to? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Jeff VW (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) snipped the interesting stats (...) Glad you did as well. (...) Watching the log files can be addicting..... I love to see the hit increase after a moc posting to Lugnet. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Throughout time, there has been the threat of the end of the world, at least as we know it..... Y2K??? Armageddon?? WW III?? Plagues?? Pigs flying?? Hell freezing???? etc..... That's nothing compared to this!!! This may be the first known (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: snip (...) That's a bloody brilliant idea.... wish I would have thought of it myself! Although I'm not really bothered by all the silly and/or childish bickering, although the ignorance and whiney (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was playing around with the log files on my Apache wevbserver (and if anyone can give me some great website that explains how to set up the access and error log files nicely, it'd be appreciated) and I parsed the last 4 days for Sparky's Space. (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Getting back to the point... Calum Tsang wrote: <snip a lot of note worthy stuff> I was just thinking, what are the things I like on Lugnet. It comes down to two things. rtl and excellent MOCs. Maybe I haven't explored the extents of lugnet to the (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !
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(...) Anytime we can mention the number 1 (or two, if you like 'The Burninator!!!" more...) all time best SB E-mail... fhqwhgads Though, for me, my all-time favourite still is "Can you play the guitar?"--it's so nostalgic with the lack of easter (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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More and more we've come to expect less and less from one another... Eh, Sorkinism. Anyway, rtl is like 'Cheers' to me (another television inference), where one comes to smile at the banter, and appreciate the 'funner' things--'where everybody knows (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, I just hate it when Calum's right about stuff. Prolly almost as much as he hates it when I'm right. Fortunately for me, there's a frequency difference there. :) (...) Me either. (URL) That wiki scares me, it takes obsession to a Whole New (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The thing is I have that old 'zoodles' commercial im my head now--"well sharky's going to bite your ear off!" Chris, we got Derek, Dave (me), and our most recent convert, John. You're coming over, my friend--you do not know the power of the (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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And coming in at number 5 it's: Dan Boger wrote: > (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yah, go Calum! I should write something that will allow me to subscribe to some people's posts, no matter where they are. (...) I will never-ever-ever make a post about The Sibbie! (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) Calum "The Yellow Dart!" Tsang. That'll earn you +5, maybe +10... And I think that, once again, Calum put into one wonderful post exactly what I'm feeling. TLC is getting better with their (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's really cold outside. I think hell is freezing over. I just ventured out from the .robotics room and read the 10152 thread. I agree with BOTH Larry AND Calum. I better get my coat. Steve (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well put Calum.... I feel the same way. Personally, all I ever read nowadays is rtlToronto, loc.ca, and technic sub-groups. Everytime I have ventured into the main group, and scanned some of the topics (the great dumb grey debate, people (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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You know, in my random stumblings among the leftovers from a nice community it's nice to find rtlToronto and Calums wise words once more. Perhaps one day I'll be back sharing the fun in full scale. This should provide som interesting responces from (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) O M G !!!! :) places NOT to go......... there. ITS 4:20 AM !!! gee, even CALUM is sleeping. Why am i up??? I know, I can use this time to work on my train module. Chris shark........EEE...EEEwww...www (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I wouldn't say that. However, the Lego community has changed. It's no longer what it was when I joined in like 1995--it's...I dunno, more mainstream. Key items that happened: 1. Todd and Suzanne create Lugnet. Key outputs: -Now people have an (...) (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !!
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(...) Good Night Everybody! Derek (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's what I call mine too. Iain (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Are you trying to say LUGNET has "jumped the shark"? That's a serious question, please answer seriously... if you are, you may not be the only person thinking that, not by a wide margin. (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) you know who ~I~ blame!!! Margret Thatcher! everything is mostly HER fault! Chris oh look down there... a shark (20 years ago, 21-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Probably most of us still are. Some of us (I'm thinking of myself here) like to spend our free time playing (with LEGO, with our kids, etc.) instead of turning a hobby into an obsession (and posting about it). I have a choice between (...) (20 years ago, 20-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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For more then a Year now I haven't read much on Lugnet other then rtl. You've just hit most of the reasons why. Derek (20 years ago, 20-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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What happened to the old days? I don't remember Lego being this un-"fun": -People never used to complain MORE of a cool set was coming along. Sets weren't "collectable" and no one worried about "exclusivity". -Scalping wasn't an accepted way of (...) (20 years ago, 20-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !!
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) Ummm, who;s this Dave guy to whom you refer? No one out here but us scarecrows... (20 years ago, 17-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) you know who i expeced to get to this comment first? Dave. you know who i have not seen at rtl in a long time? Dave. H E L L O ! DAVE! you out there? sure he is. he posts to .general, .market, .thisorthat, .WTF, and other not as cool as RTL (...) (20 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) like so? (URL) -rob a> (20 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How about a bear, holding a dolphin? (2 URLs) ) Iain (20 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I tried the method of unlocking the high school locker padlock when I found old locks lying around. It works! (...) Would it be boring?! I dunno. We'd need the same shape lock. Also, I'm not sure how long it would take to expend the (...) (20 years ago, 15-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) good advice. now I need to change my code from 1234 to 12345678 no one will EVER guess THAT! oops. good thing no one read this lug! (...) Iain, had some good info/ideas/device on cracking those simple 40# master combo locks. actually there is (...) (20 years ago, 15-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool, this is exactly what you need. Even a small code space is good if there is a code entry delay that makes walking the space take an unreasonable amount of time. My recommendation would be to use as many digits in the code as the device (...) (20 years ago, 15-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for the info derek. DOC, sent me an e-mail with this same type of info and much more. (thanks DOC) Just to clarify the "noise" is more from the "whirr" of the motor/gear, than the actual bolt slam. (...) the manufacture CALIMS close to (...) (20 years ago, 15-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Maybe some thick grease of some sort would help. (...) How big is the code space on that lock? We had the mechanical form of this kind of lock on one of the doors here at work. The kind with 5 buttons. We worked out that worse case a person (...) (20 years ago, 15-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Guys, How can I reduce the noise that comes from a set of gears? O.T. (duh its rtl) I have a cool new weiser lock set; the automated kind. Forget keys, just punch in a code. Its so cool!!! When I leave the house, I lock the door by pressing ONE (...) (20 years ago, 15-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think we're more or less settled on this. Calum (20 years ago, 10-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi, they match exactly without any gap. Bye Ronald (20 years ago, 9-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Can anyone confirm if part 30165 "'Brick 2 x 2 with Curved Top and 2 Studs on Top" fits into part 3659 "Arch 1 x 4"? Specifically, can I put them together like (URL) without a huge gap? -Rob (20 years ago, 9-Dec-04, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Iain Hendry wrote: Hi Iain, snipped intro. (...) After reading this, and being fairly familiar with the automated milking process, a few questions of this robotic process popped into my head..... and I was wondering if (...) (20 years ago, 9-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just got this email from my dad, I'll just paste it below. Iain ---- Today's KW Record had a full page ad for Lego @ St Jacobs Outlet. Your Lego train friends might be interested...4 rail cars listed at 1/2 (?) price..ie # 10113 reg 24.99 for 9.99 (...) (20 years ago, 9-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So can we make the rule set FINAL? No more changes on scoring? Everyone happy? (....time to start looking for loopholes.... BWAHAHAHAHA...) -Rob A. (20 years ago, 9-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> <big city boy comment> so like; are the cow's husbands OK with this? <end bad joke> Iain, auto-milking robots. Cool. thanks for the pics. Chris "It is a very clever strategy IMHO, and I applaud Chris for thinking of it." K.C. (20 years ago, 9-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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My father worked for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, and with that I was introduced to virtually every aspect of farming as a child growing up. My dad would often take me to farms, and early on I became fascinated with the technology in use at (...) (20 years ago, 9-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) this is boring. I dont wanna play anymore. welcome to rtl. we've had fun with the smack. I've got to work on a robot for R18 Chris "It is a very clever strategy IMHO, and I applaud Chris for thinking of it." K.C. (20 years ago, 9-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) sec. just just look at the RTL chain of command.... ME, Calum ..... all the rest. dave aint in the top 2!! sure he's a nice guy, but how can we respect a guy who does not even drive a legal vehicle?? (...) yep. walkers, robots. thats about (...) (20 years ago, 9-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I saw the Incredibles last Friday. I thought it was a little scary but overall quite good. Pixar doesn't seem to be able to do any wrong. (...) Iain Hendry is a huge fan of these mini monorails, called PRT (Personal Rapid Transit) There's a (...) (20 years ago, 8-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Took the family to The Incredibles last night...most excellent! I loved the set design (do you call it set design when it is all CG?) and one thing that jumped out was the egg-shaped monorail/personal transport thingy on the island. Extreme cool. I (...) (20 years ago, 8-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yep, I did--probably the best decision I ever made. (...) <snip> (...) Yep, best decision I ever made :) (...) Dave "Appreciating-the-Red-Brick" K (20 years ago, 8-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) You tell 'em, Janey! (...) Dave K (20 years ago, 8-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:I8Dy8u.237x@lugnet.com... (...) house. Iain (20 years ago, 8-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was actually thinking of a automated crane on a train car that can read barcodes placed beside the track and load and unload crates from cars ahead and behind it at different stops, based on these barcode commands. So the train will have to (...) (20 years ago, 8-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, David said I can stay. (...) Wow, Chris good for you, apparently you can do more then just play with walkers. (...) Oh yeah, right, my number one goal is to impress you, how could I forget??? (...) I'm starting to think that thing is (...) (20 years ago, 8-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Grrrrrrrr at Calum...... and I quote the almighty site of rtl rules and regulations (more commonly know as rtlToronto Train Module Guidelines)....... " six wide train width and building floors at five bricks tall " apparently I build way too (...) (20 years ago, 8-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, don't knock Micro. Micro is cool. This is cool: (2 URLs) why doesn't Janey bring stuff like this? (URL) (20 years ago, 8-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) (20 years ago, 8-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) GAME ON!!!! OK iain, stand by for a whack of private e-mails attempting to offend you. heck, ask me about how I offended a native co-worked cause i stuck my foot in my mouth by using this phrase: "whoa there keem-o-sab-ee" yep. step one: OPEN (...) (20 years ago, 8-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) are you still here??? cant you just go away and build some... small..... thing. geesh. look at me. i made an office micro building. (insert pic of lone 2x4 brick on side) go motorize this and maybe I'll be impressed. (URL)Janey "Red Brick" (...) (20 years ago, 8-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm so offended* at that term. Have respect for automated rubber tired transportation solutions! :( Iain * - virtually nothing offends me. Ever! Try. (20 years ago, 7-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Done it, bought the t-shirt We've done RCX on the train, RCX controlling all track via DCC, RCX on the layout (cows, cranes, etc) and I think Derek even brought an RCX powered gutter train once... Not much left to do with an RCX on a train (...) (20 years ago, 7-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How about an RCX on a train? (20 years ago, 7-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I have no intention of building a space ship, B-9 (the robot from Lost in Space) was my space project for the decade, but I would like to see the sketch, for pure selfish reasons. (...) Awwwww, you mean the red fences are going to go? (...) (20 years ago, 7-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's the scale of a project like my red train station...not a big deal of the Dereks and Janeys of the world, but a big deal for me. If anyone wants to see my drawings, I can scan them and put them online. Someone might want to build it. The (...) (20 years ago, 7-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sure you can, this is your chance to prove that you are a doer, not just a motivator. Wink. (...) Oh come on, you cant let Chris control you that way! You *know* want to make it, it would be a very progressive step in your development. Don't (...) (20 years ago, 7-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So, I'm sitting here drawing (as I often do) and I for some reason started drawing a space ship. Now I realize it would be nearly impossible to build, or at least I can't build it. That or Chris would make me resign from rtlToronto.... Anyone want a (...) (20 years ago, 7-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I know I previously asked to have the competition at the beginning of February, but my trip out west has shifted to the beginning of the month. So can we have the microstacking competition at the end of the month? Rob (20 years ago, 7-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nowhere. Was here all this time. A number of rtlToronto people were judges in the recent FLL Ontario Tournament this weekend, namely Wayne Young and Rob Stehlik, who graciously volunteered their time to help score FLL teams and their robot (...) (20 years ago, 6-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Greg, thank you for this VERY important post about something OTHER than trains. MOTORS!!! Calum.... (...) YOUR ALIVE!!!! YAY!!!!! welcome back! where'd ya go? Chris (20 years ago, 6-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Will keep an eye out for you on the Metroliner. If I see one, should I buy it for you? Calum (20 years ago, 6-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In my futile search for a Metroliner at Winners, I did spot the motor set for $24.99. I think that's good... but I can't remember the original price. -Greg (20 years ago, 6-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Uh....no. The guy configures our Cisco equipment at work used to pump gas in the Yukon. That's bizarre. I guess the PAB selection has changed in St Jacobs--there weren't beams there last time. Those hinges are great! Calum (20 years ago, 3-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I had a messed up evening. I bought $6 worth of hinges. And 6 1x6 technic beams, black. That was only the begnining of the most screwed up night of my life (I think). Honestly. I swear, I have the most bizzare life. Iain (20 years ago, 3-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Just the knowledge, master Yoda. As my 9 year old would say... sweet... -Rob A> (20 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What's stopping you? (URL) Dan Boger dan@peeron.com (20 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Have you tried the Peeron Lugnet feeds? (URL) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Busted... Hey...I don't READ boingboing, it just gets sucked into my RSS feed aggregator, and the headlines just ticker tape by... If only I could get lugnet the same way :( -Rob A> (20 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) When Cameron came to Egypts land.... Let My Cameron Gooo...ooo..... 20 bucks says Cameron's sitting in his car right now debating whether he's going to show or not... *snif* He'll keep (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) fun no. WAY cheaper than lawyers - YES! (...) um, ya. worded letters. right. Dave, if you want HURT the man, you gots to do what I DO!!! use every loop hole to NOT pay tax. LIKE when ordering at McDonalds. keep your food order LESS than 4.00 (...) (20 years ago, 2-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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