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  Re: Primer
 
(...) Looks interesting! But is it still playing? And will I be able to find it on video? (URL) and I don’t care for the haiku-trip y’all are going on. But wtf, I’ll join in: kono dote-ni noboru-bekarazu keishichou --==Richard==-- (20 years ago, 8-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) I guess that's more artistic license - I could have sworn it only had 1... But it DOES have 8 consonants and only 1 vowel, I guess there must be some merit in that. ROSCO (20 years ago, 8-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) Apparently my poetry is too cryptic for some, so I will explain..... As you know, onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents......... So my reference to "onomonopoetic"....I felt, granted me, the poetic licence to pronounce (...) (20 years ago, 8-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) babbling is two but with poetic licence I say it is three added syllable onomonopoetic makes it more complete yes it is a word I have employed it for years so it will be so Janey "Babbling within the confines Red Brick" (20 years ago, 8-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) Ahhhhhhh! So once again my lack of artistic nouse becomes my downfall. ROSCO (20 years ago, 8-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) That is Iain's art. You must consider it all. Only part you see. Derek (20 years ago, 8-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) Well done! Thanks, Derek! Now we need to teach Iain how to count and spell. ROSCO (20 years ago, 8-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) dictionary site "asked" is one "babbling" is two So now we know it Derek (20 years ago, 8-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) Whale dolphin duck. Noodle-Parcheesi, nubbin. Spayed cat! Death is X! Iain (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) LOL. And that, my friend also raises the question is "asked" one or two????? ROSCO (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) That is a question, I was about to ask you, till you asked first. Derek (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) OK. Can anyone tell me if "babbling" has two syllables or three? ROSCO (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) unquestionable communication is key may the words still flow Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) Janey, there's no doubt that would be impossible your babbling can't stop! ROSCO (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) this is a new trend one can write like this all day steve's new game is cool Calum (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: RTL R(whatever)
 
(...) But ultimately, no one wants to do it. :( The three of us should just make a demonstration project on making little cars or ducks for the hell of it and not bother using it as an official rtl thing. We can run a easier contest for rtl19, then (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: 3 am
 
(...) Yes, but not those which require us to be up at 6 AM. Calum (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) babbling is joy death to my long winded ways I can not comply Janey "I need more Red Brick" (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: 3 am
 
(...) I can not hide my disappointment. Janey "Sleep is for the weak, Red Brick" (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: 3 am
 
(...) Hmmmmmmm "Freaks"??? Oh Chrissssssss, the kettle is calling, he left a one word message for you.... "BLACK!" (...) Calum is already beautiful enough. (...) "Job".... well yes, (if you are stringently speaking of paychecks) but "Work"... (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: RTL R(whatever)
 
(...) Oh, I like that idea. I want to do that at Brickfest... :) If you chose to do this as RTLx, I'd suggest using soccer/basket balls. I know it breaks the rule of only doing original events, but after doing block stacking for the 10th time, I (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: RTL R(whatever)
 
(...) Assembly automation project for like, what, at least 2 years now. Iain (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: RTL R(whatever)
 
(...) That's exactly what came to mind when I read it too!! Just not quite sure exactly what the actual competition aspect would be? All we need now is for Calum to come up with a witty title at 3am, and we're good to go :) And following the mantra (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  RTL R(whatever)
 
we NEED to do this as a GAME!!! (URL) dont want to say too much, otherwise Steve might steal the ideas and use them at BF'05. :) good job steve! Chris I got ~MY~ beauty sleep, whats yor excuse? (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: 3 am
 
(...) YOUR all a bunch of freaks! 3 am. BAH!! I'd make snide comments about "beauty sleep", and lack there of, but such subtletys might go over peoples heads. Dont you and Calum have JOBS or something??? Chris. GOOD NIGHT!!!! (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: 3 am
 
(...) I actually went to sleep around 2:20 :) Whoops. Calum (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) new resolution use only haiku format for lugnet postings ... ... Rob A> (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  3 am
 
Ring, ring....... Hello, Sir???? This is the front desk..... I think you requested a 3 am wake up call. Here is your 3 am Post..... sorry, we are all out of Globe and Mail. And for your listening (URL) Just being a pain in the bum...... Cause I do (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto18 Date and Poster Announced
 
(...) Well Calum I caught some sh...ummmmmm "pretty serious trouble" for being up so late, but I knew you were anxiously waiting *my* critique, and since I made it to work in plenty of time for the 9 am expected arrival, I won't complain. Here is to (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) Derek, I'm going to take a guess on the wild side (okay seriously not that wild, censoring all my "corruptible crap" from lugnet takes a toll) but did you make a New Years resolution to keep your posting to 5 words or less? Curious, north of (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Google Ads
 
(...) I typed a gibberish reply to this message to try to see what you were talking about, and, sure enough, I got the same thing: Unleash Your Minds Power Lab proven to amplify IQ, brain functions & intelligence. It's easy www.iMusicSeries.com (...) (20 years ago, 7-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) Yes Derek (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  WooHoo
 
(URL) Once again, rtlToronto is at the top of the 24 hr and 7 day posting count.... Thats the old group that I love and admire... (unlike that pre-x-mas drought it went through) -Rob A. (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) Derek - Not having seen the movie (or heard of it until now - one big disadvantage of moving from Toronto) does the title refer to: -an introductory textbook -any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant -the first or (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) Actually I was talking about: (URL) that's put solder to a wire in their garage will love it. Derek (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Google Ads
 
I just processed a Lugnet posting authentication email in my gmail mail box.... The google side-add it came up with (supposedly content based) was: "Learn Mind Reading Learn mind control like Derren Brown - free mind experiment trick (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Everyu so often....
 
(...) Hey... I didn't think twitterpated people even noticed anyone else :) -Rob A> (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Everyu so often....
 
(...) (URL) she looks like a guy. Iain (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto18 Date and Poster Announced
 
(...) Wearing a blue dress and frowning? :) All in all, that poster is awesome. Printing a few copies now for the 'tax! Iain (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Primer
 
(...) I agree. The sub wouldn't be as wonderful lookin' as it is without primer--but the best in the world is Tremclad! Mmmm...mmm.... Tremcladd.... Gggagaghghghghghhhhhh... (Homer Simpson drool...) Dave K -fire engine red, baby! (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto18 Date and Poster Announced
 
(...) Well, I'm at the office today at 9:30AM. I wish I was doing something better than waiting for Janey Cook posts at 3:30 though. Calum (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Primer
 
Is awesome. That is all. Derek (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Everyu so often....
 
(...) I know that in an average WW ep that many things happen, but last night it seemed that far too much happened--could've been done across a few eps. Anyway, it's great seeing yet another SN person on WW. Teri did that show 'I'm with her' which (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Everyu so often....
 
(...) Here's to THAT. I'm just hoping Wells won't screw up the show to "Save the franchise". I built my 10017 hopper car. I'm liking it a lot more now that I have one to study carefully. I also bought some series II Mini Star Wars sets. Calum (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Blockstacking date - finalizied - Feb 26
 
(...) (URL) now, here is Calum, designing the poster on a G5 PowerMac, with a 760 mm Apple Cinema Display. CAUGHT! (URL) really loves that poster. :) And Tuesday I find out what my next computer looks like. Iain (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto18 Date and Poster Announced
 
(...) Gorgeous poster! One question. I was up until midnight working on my robot, and concequently I slept in, and now I'm going to be late getting to work. HOW do you stay up until *3.30*, I mean, what time do you wake up/go to the office?! (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto18 Date and Poster Announced
 
(...) I liked the idea too, but it's not feasible given the timeframe. (...) Yeah, you're right, but it was late. It still is late. Calum (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto18 Date and Poster Announced
 
(...) Curious, aren't the blocks supposed to be plate, brick, tile, instead of brick, plate, tile?????? Not that *I*, personally, would be one to worry about details. "Well I got the pistol, so I'll keep the pesos" (...) I must have missed the memo, (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Blockstacking date - finalizied - Feb 26
 
(...) Okay, it's 2:03AM, and I've been working on this since 11PM. This is what we're going with this because it's easy and I can't see myself building the giant robot machine and then hand compositing it onto shot of Earth, no matter how good the (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  [rtlToronto] rtlToronto18 Date and Poster Announced
 
Hi folks, Please join us for: rtlToronto18: Back to the Stack Lego Robotics Competition Saturday, February 26th, 2005 10AM Competitors, 1PM Audience. Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre 341 Oakwood Avenue Toronto Ontario Continuing in the (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
 
  Everyu so often....
 
I forget how attractive Teri Polo is. THen I'll cathc a Sorkin production, such as Sports Night or the West Wing, and am pleasantly reminded... I don't know what it is, but she's really attractive! The West Wing ep was pretty good as well... Anyway, (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Blockstacking date - finalizied - Feb 26
 
(...) Thanks. (...) LOL! (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: OT: Colour photos from Russia in the early 1900s
 
(...) How about using a scanner as a camera: (URL) He also has a Lego page: (URL) -Rob A. (20 years ago, 6-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: OT: Colour photos from Russia in the early 1900s
 
(...) called the (...) 1992 or (...) Iain (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: OT: Colour photos from Russia in the early 1900s
 
(...) Yup. Fantastic 768x482 stills in 4096 colours (Overscan HiRes in Dynamic Hold and Modify mode). Here's a picture of the DigiView stuff: (URL) plexiglass colour filter was upscale, I bought the version in the picture below which came with the (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: OT: Colour photos from Russia in the early 1900s
 
(...) So this was for capturing colour stills, not video, right? Iain (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Blockstacking date - finalizied - Feb 26
 
(...) How about something where you see Earth, and rising from just north of Lake Ontario is a spidery tower that resolves itself into a precarious stack of blocks. There's a giant RCX/ Lego bot reaching from behind the planet to place one more (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Blockstacking date - finalizied - Feb 26
 
(...) ROB, this was just brilliant I had one of the best laughs i have had here in a while. thanks. Chris (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Blockstacking date - finalizied - Feb 26
 
(...) Now THAT was funny! Probably...I used to spend a lot of time making cool posters for each event, but gave up because it took too long to make a model, shoot photos, lay them out, etc. When I was in university (or pre layoff Nortel) there was (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Blockstacking date - finalizied - Feb 26
 
Hey Calum - Now that the venue and date are set... are you getting off your lazy behind to make up an event poster? I know you claim to been busy, but the poster found in a photo from rtl15 (electronically enhanced for readability) (URL) was just (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)  
 
  Re: OT: Colour photos from Russia in the early 1900s
 
(...) It reminds me of an old Amiga product called the NewTek DigiView, a video digitizer. At the time, the circuitry to do colour video capture was expensive, as were colour CCD cameras. So NewTek suggested everyone buy black and white tube (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Blockstacking date - finalizied - Feb 26
 
I just got off the phone with OAKWOOD library. Feb 26 will be the day that the next RTL robot game will be held. On Feb 26 2005, Please feel free to attend the OAKWOOD public library. Bring you robot, Bring your kids, Bring me a coffee, X-Large (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Date for microstacking?
 
(...) stacker ;-) I am saying nothing! But I will have a robot. If I can figure out where the @#%* to put the stupid wheels! Iain (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Costco
 
(...) (URL) plane! WHALE PLANE! I wanna fly in the Whale Plane. I saw it in Buffalo once!! I want to start my own Airline. The planes would pe painted like ducks! It would be called, CanardAir, and all the staff (even the pilot) have to wear duck (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Colour photos from Russia in the early 1900s
 
(...) That would depend entirely on exactly where I was that Saturday night. Iain (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Costco
 
(...) I long gave up a long time ago. I saw a documentary called "Word Wars" about championship Scrabble players and it hit a LITTLE too close to home for me. Calum (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: No reason whatsoever...
 
(...) That's not a blog. No RSS feed! How are we supposed to read it? Visit the URL? You're kidding, right? (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Date for microstacking?
 
(...) Yep, I'm building for this event. I hear Iain is building a 13-block stacker ;-) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Costco
 
(...) Um. um.. I dont even have the words. anyone? anyone ELSE wanna have a go at this? Chris. (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Colour photos from Russia in the early 1900s
 
(...) would YOU smile if you had to wear that blue dress? I wouldn't! Chris no blue dress here! (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Colour photos from Russia in the early 1900s
 
(URL) would think the ol' dude could have at least smiled. Iain (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Costco
 
(...) one (...) do (...) Hey, that's a heckuva lot easier for me to get to, too, rather than driving downtown (or wherever). Plus, its near the AIRPORT! And airport=fun. I like to pretend that the planes are alive, like they're big goofy birds. That (...) (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Date for microstacking?
 
Well, As it turns out the only Saturday in February that will work for me is the 26th. I hope this works for others because I am very interested in this event and have a decent start on my robot. Who else is building a microstacker? Anyone? Rob (20 years ago, 5-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  No reason whatsoever...
 
I set up a blog. Mostly to see if I could. Now that I have one, I have no idea what to say in it, but it works wonderfully... (URL) I'll see where I go with it. I don't think it'll take place of o-t.d, but hey, one never knows... ;) Dave K (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  My Moonbase Chess Module
 
I have finally set up a page for my moonbase project that originally appeared at Brickfest 2004. (2 URLs) The Module> (URL) The Chess Pieces> Always looking for feedback... Jeff VW (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.games, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX) !! 
 
  OT: Colour photos from Russia in the early 1900s
 
Prokudin-Gorskii took three B/W pictures through coloured filters and would project the developed negatives through a three barelled projector and the same colour filters, using a process known as Digichromatography. (URL) The Library of COngress (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) ! 
 
  [rtlToronto] January Monthly Dinner
 
Note: New Location and Start Time. rtlToronto January Monthly Dinner Lone Star Texas Grill 930 Dixon Rd. Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J9 Friday, January 14th, 2004: 6:30PM Hey dudes and dudettes, Come on out for the monthly rtlToronto January Monthly Dinner. (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: OT - "Newton Week"
 
(...) dear sweet misguided dave... allow me to show you were your W R O N G !!! (...) what you read about 4 years ago was one of MANY such proposals that have tried to re-jiggle the calander. ~IF~ you actually READ the article it discuss's why the (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Costco
 
(...) Um, okay Calum, but I was referring to being a smoker and addicted to mints while driving, and now, my *brand* new addiction, "STRAWS" (thanks a lot). I'm not really sure what you were thinking of. (...) Is that just south of the International (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: OT - "Newton Week"
 
(...) <snip> K, i change my vote--he's still overthinking the plumbing. Here's the thing--I heard this proposal 4 years ago--a new calendar and it works like this All months would have 28 days--exactly 4 weeks per month Add a month for 13 months And (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Costco
 
(...) Hey, let's keep this rated PG. (...) Would be people like to go back to the Lone Star restaurant near the International Center? Easy to Janey to get to, and I liked the food. Okay, I just liked the free tortilla chips and salsa. Calum (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: OT - "Newton Week"
 
(...) Quite frankly I'm stunned he allows other trains to run on his track, or come near his modules. Oh that Derek. :) Chris (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: OT - "Newton Week"
 
In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) I'm so there! Dave K (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: OT - "Newton Week"
 
(...) Derek won't enter anything that even remotely harms his Lego. rtlToronto19: Can't Stop the Sandpaper rtlToronto20: The Melted Plastic is Normal rtlToronto21: Let's Chew! Calum (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: OT - "Newton Week"
 
(...) does Abby's inflatable barbie pool count? Chris I can see it now. RTL20 - WATER WARZ !! two robot's - one will get sunk!!! derek will not enter. (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: OT - "Newton Week"
 
(...) Booyah! I know! (...) You don't know how happy I was when that came out. No more Playmobil engine. (...) True dat. word. Forget Robots. Forget Trains. It's time for rtlToronto/boat1. Who's building has a pool!? Calum (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: OT - "Newton Week"
 
(...) I have a better idea--I think that 2005 will be great for Calum 'cause floating boats are making a comeback. And the better news is that, instead of trying to find the little 1.5 volt motor in some obscure corner of a hobby store or trying to (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: OT - "Newton Week"
 
(...) DAMN! BUSTED! Chris (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: OT - "Newton Week"
 
Hey Chris....Stop reading BoingBoing at work! -Rob A> (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  OT - "Newton Week"
 
So i was working hard here at work; when I found this link: (URL) this is an idea who's time has come. As a guy from the same country who worked on world time synchronizations (as taught to me by one of those heritage minutes) I feel i MUST help (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Costco
 
(...) As a McDonald's stockholder, I object! Plus they look funny in your pants and the red and yellow striping clashes with most decor. (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Costco
 
(...) Why buy straws when they are free at McDonalds? -Rob A> (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Costco
 
(...) We just got a Costco here and it seems Sam's is cheaper on stuff we've spot checked, has that been your experience there too? For instance, we priced some folding chairs, Target wanted 24, Costco wanted 17 for similar, and Sam's had the EXACT (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Costco
 
(...) "Anyone" being the operative word, sadly I have a highly addictive personality, with oral fixations. I would be up to a five straw a day habit with in a week, I'm sure. For now, I think I will avoid it, besides, the smell of melting plastic is (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Costco
 
(...) Or what about the days when you use less?! 10,000 straws ought to be enough for anyone. Calum (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Costco
 
(...) Oops sorry, I'm a week ahead of myself. (...) No, it's something at Costco, I highly doubt it would be duplicated at Sam's. Derek (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Costco
 
(...) Wait a minute, if I had a straw a day habit, that only gives me just over 27 more years, and truly, I want more then that!!! What about the days I want to use more then one straw??? Janey "Would you like fries with that straw? Red Brick" (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Costco
 
(...) Because it wouldn't be this Friday, it would be next Friday, being usually the second Friday of the month, barring whatever excuse I can think of to move it. I don't have a Costco membership. If you're looking for Lego, then no, but if you (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Costco
 
Does anyone in the group have a Costco membership, is coming to dinner this Friday (Assuming we are having dinner this Friday, wouldn't want to step on anyones toes by suggesting we are having dinner this Friday before any official announcement. :-) (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Lego Racers at CN Tower?
 
(...) I saw a Racers ride in Legoland Germany called Racers 4D but it wasn't a motion ride. Still, I thought it was cute for the intended audience (ie, not me) (...) GMail is extremely well done: I used it extensively for work while in Germany (...) (20 years ago, 3-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)


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