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This is a repost with cleaned up quote text. (...) I was going to make a comment about that, which was that I didn't think the thread should be hijacked, personally. That's why if you look, I haven't posted to Ben's original message. I think the (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You've spent too much time dealing with NDAs. Seriously, did you agree to not discuss whether or not, in general terms, timeouts had been handed down? No, wait -- you wouldn't be able to discuss whether you agreed to not discuss it. Sheesh. (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) > (...) Type "7 words" into google and hit I'm Feeling Lucky. Google knows what I'm talking about. Google knows all. (...) This seems to lead to: -people like me feeling nothing is being done -people like Chris feeling they are being abused (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum, Your my new favorite poster!!! Fire up that grill and flame away! Maybe we can burn this color thing to ashes. Great post I just wish I could write something half that good. Eric Kingsley (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It depends on which 7 words you mean. I have seen a number of words used here in rtlT that I personally do think are inappropriate. (...) It is not the current policy to comment on who has or hasn't been given a timeout (a timeout is different (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This has been bugging me, what do you mean by driver? I'm probably being dense. Steve (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well said. Good, bad or otherwise, the color change issue is destroying this community, and that's a shame. Lugnet used to be so much fun. Adrian (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Kelly McKiernan wrote: <snip> (...) See!!!! Seriously, people better start realizing that LUGNET, but most especially, rtlT, is a really cool place to hang out. And again, I reiterate--what happened in o-t.foo should (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) - snip - (...) Chris, To my knowledge, this portion of the discussion is not a problem, and I don't believe there has been anything called out that you or Dave have written to cause a timeout. (Although the language is starting to get tinged (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) At the ever increasing rate I see the 7 words get used around here (Lugnet in general, rtlT has been clean) I'm surprised to hear that anyone has gotten banned. If something that obvious doesn't get you a time out I don't know what does. Well (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote: <snip> (...) Oh look! I can still post! For crying out loud! It was off-topic.foo!!!!! If you want to get your knickers in a knot over something, try guys who spill ice tea on people's laps at (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Great Googley Moogley!!! Hey Chris! I have an Idea--why don't you go join Ken and Richard 'Ben' who also have inordinately large chips on their shoulders and you guys can form a club for those people who are pissed about the inconsequential (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) I have an issue with two things--one--if it's a "Psst Chris--don't talk about it or you'll get banned" thing then I wouldn't listen, and since I've received no such e-mail (and I'm the (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) oh really? HOW many people so FAR have been given a time out? ~I~ dont know. other than the people involved and the "banisher" anyone keeping score? SO FAR, all i have is a line or two from admins SAYING they have "handed out WAY too many" and (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think they'd really do that... (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave are you ready for this..... I just was sent an e-mail warning me that this VERY discussion we are haveing ~COULD~ get me banned! NOW to be fair. this person was NOT an admin (rather someone in the know) but I have no reason to disbelive (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) And whereas I agree that the potential is there, I do not usually fall for the 'slippery slope' situation--if we're having a good time in o.t.foo and someone locks out your account in the (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hello! (...) OK. (...) This is where I disagree. I believe open letters are a valid form of communication with any companies and institutions. Also I don't share the fear of many Lugnetters that such a letter (given it's polite and rational) would (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) DAVE, For such a smart and NICE guy, I cant belive you dont "get this." I do not deny that "I dared" something to happen. !~BUT~! thats NOT a valid reason to abuse a trust. As I have said before, where does this kind of thing end? if I can be (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) "Hey you! I dare you to knock this chip off my shoulder!! Go on! Do it! C'mon--what are you, some kind of wuss or something??? Do it! Knock that chip off!!" <knock> "I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hi dave :) For the life of me I dont knw what your talking about?(1) (wink) :) :) :) <--- everyone see's these RIGHT? Chris 1. (URL) more specifically this: "... We'd prefer not to have to hand out more timeouts than we *already* have had to (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) Yep, it is, indeed, a chip... ;) Dave K -flog flog flog... (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Good thing Steve cause !THAT's! a NASTY curse! maybe a more appropriate curse (against me) would be along the lines of "May all your posting privileges be canceled by admins with no DUE PROCESS." Chris (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) Hey Chris--is that a chip on your shoulder or are you just happy to see LarF+F+ (didn'tknow how to actually get the symbol right...) Dave K -stirring the pot...atoes... -dead horse? flog (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think Gil reads this group, much, or he'd just say: "May you sumo for eternity with bley-haters." But, even I wouldn't say that... (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Bah! A thousand curses on your sumobot infested value structures! I mock your Red Rockets, tallest freestanding structures, Bloor Diners, Brunswick Houses and algorithmically-dictated humour! A pox...a pox I say! ;) -Gil (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Pft. He's just using Pico to edit the mail. He might be using a same mailer, like mutt. All the cool kids use mutt! :) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: ... Calum, just wanted to say that I completely agree. Your post actually made me fire up a browser, find your post in the web interface, log in, go back to the post, and spotlight it. That's how much (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Give it up Gil. all your members belong to US now. (screams) RTL!!! um no wait. maybe thats WHY people now hang out here. actually there are about a MILLION reasons people like RTL. just off the top of my head: Elitist, pretentious, (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now you did it..... you posted the secret message about the secret stash of grey bricks..... -Rob A> (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Drop by .space or CSF, Joe...we miss you. ;) -Gil (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-Brekenridge Resort, CO. Lift: Snowflake. This is the one with the crazy 45 degree turn I was mentioning (URL) grips: Here are some technical related items about detachable grips. (URL) This is a great document from POMA talking a little bit about (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) [snipped a bunch] rtl gang, Hi there. I just wanted to say that I found this post and related replies to be a much-needed good laugh. So merci beaucoup (yes, i realize that if you live in Canada you don't necessarily speak French; it just (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Chris, you have met me. What part of me, ever gave you the idea that one, I care about rules, or two, I follow them?????? Down with standardization. "Janey was right..."~ CT Janey "Refusing to get in the box, Red Brick" (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) um, janey the sig file goes AFTER the sig part. Chirs sig file here. (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In less than 5 hours, I take an old P3-450 (actually, my main gaming system until I purchased my P4-3.0), format the HD, install Win2K server from scratch, get Perl, Apache, Zone Alarm, and some cute little FTP server running on it. I will not (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow, I think when you cut and paste from someones email they should at least get credit for it.... oh yes, there it is, in my "sent to rtl" folder, dated way before you posted it. How interesting. Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It could be for filling out a survey card you got inside a set. Search Lugnet for "cowboy keychain" -Erik (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, you weren't, you were supposed to wait until I got them to change the rules to give point for a pretty robot! My RCX is PRETTY in PINK. "Janey was right..."~ CT Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, I think I'm primely implicated in this one as well. (...) Funny, I'm already in Illustrator drawing it... :) Calum (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) snip (...) Calum, I agree with you on this completely. I have found myself reading the rtl board because it's now the most entertaining of all the LUGNET boards! The current color change flame in new clothing has become something of an old, (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) HEY!!! Jake did NOT reply to this open letter. WTF? now I'm mad!!! do you hear me world! Jake, how DARE you! I composed that real nice open letter, and WHAT? like NO REPLY from you? Thats it. From now on I will never again buy lego. on second (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I just realized something...Strong Bad uses Pine, my favourite email program! (URL) nice to know I'm in good company! Calum (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) TWELVE SIDED DIED!!!! (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'd PAY to see that. Well, in small amounts of "pay" like...I'd give Janey some octopuses or something in return that she brought any robot, decorated in Clikits. Calum (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WOW!!!!! Janey just sent me a pic of her bot and it can stack 20 blocks in her home corner!!!!! And it's decorated with Clikits!!!!! Oh wait, was I supposed to announce that here Janey? (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) the (...) I think you'll find that in general (obviously I can't and won't speak for everyone in our group) the people of rtlToronto are far more laid back and have more of a desire to "have fun" then to panic over a 2-shade Panatone (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ha! ...and (...) You know what we'd do if they discontinued Mindstorms? We'd say "Gee, that's a shame" and go one with our lives, without whining like a bunch of petulant brats who didn't get what they wanted for Christmas. We wouldn't write (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !!
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(...) Y'know, what you wrote was o.k. Iain, an' actually kinda funny. But in general, it seems like rtlToronto is against any attempt to resolve the color issue that is paramount to some people. I really, really, honestly do hope that one day TLG (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.color, lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Whoooooohoooo I have a new sigfile. Janey "Red Brick" will now known as.... Janey was right... -CT (20 years ago, 20-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, I did the exact same thing last week... picked up a Spin and Shoot set... and mine came with 3 red and 3 blue balls ;) John PS. We in rtlToronto may not have as much balls as Steve, but it's not how many we've got, it's the SIZE that (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Those are some cute balls, Steve. But when it's time to get serious, I find that bouncing my balls off someone's forehead is the way to go: (URL) knew that these things would ever have a use? Thanks to RTL for de-SPUDing my big balls) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I once got a Cowboy key chain from, I assume, Shop@home, for no apparent reason one time. A padded envelope with no return address and a printed address label arrived in my mail box. It contained a key chain Cowboy in it's polybag and nothing (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I have one 5206 Speed Computer, companion to the 5206 Speed Computer we gave out at a previous event as a prize, for the winner of rtlToronto18. I also have some fantastic (who am I kidding, it's random crap like neon scorpions and octopusses) (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now. NOW! :) Calum (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There is now Coke all over my monitor, from imagining how the orange pop all over Calum's monitor is removed when he finds something funny. Derek (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, it IS a blue ball. I picked up a Spin and Shoot, so I have a pair of blue balls, AND a pair of red balls ( (URL) ) and a few yellow ones, thrown in for fun... Steve "I've really got balls" (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (there's no orange pop all over my monitor) Janey was right, we do ask for it. Calum (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) LOL well it was a nice try, but I believe it is one of these: (URL) your proof is found wanting ;) ROSCO (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, what more can I really say that hasn't been said before? I guess I could publically state again that these folks are some sort of weirdos who need serious help, but all that would do is further alienate me (and the group) from the rest (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: so someone took all the image links of some babe I had posted on my website, and put them up on some 'see babes daily' website that has like thousands on thousands of hits daily. so about 6 p.m. (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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HEY, can ~I~ do my own open letter? AN OPEN LETTER TO CALUM --------IMPORTANT------- Calum, let it be know that we the undersigned.... (inset what you want here) I speak for EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN THE WORLD!!! and some day I will CHANGE the text of (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Look at (URL) What is the small spherical BLUE object I see.... could it be (URL) in blue???? Steve DOES HAVE blue balls!!! This proves it! -Rob A> (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes - the entertainment value of LUGNET continues. On the plus side, the Jonny-five robot *is* nice, especially the driver, and the second meeting of the Fellowship of the GBC looks *great* (AAAAaaargh! One Of These Days, I *WILL* make it down (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's that time of the month when Calum gets soft. (...) But it passes quickly. Derek (...) Have you seen one in person? (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) I absolutely love it. Calum (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I saw that last night. Ugh is right. Oh well. I guess this really bothers some people, perhaps more than it does us. (...) That new forklift kicks ass hard! Calum PS-I now agree, the real Ferrari Enzo is an ugly car. (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And, this is what it's like when people try to not talk about my balls. Maybe I'll send some balls to people in the color NG, then, let's see what they talk about... BTW, did everyone see the latest video(s) of my balls? (URL) "I still have (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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1. Why are you making me look at this crap. 2. After several weeks of amazing MOCs finaly making it into the top stories, we have to go through this crap again. 3. If they are that disparate for crap old gray why don't they just do what Maersk did (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In looking up how to spell Maersk, for my previous message, I realized I never actually looked at all the Maersk sets. 10152 Maersk Ship is nothing. This one is awesome: (URL) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I did the same this morning .... .....followed by.... <rolling my eyes> ... .....followed by.... <trying not to bang my head against the wall>.... .... so, how about that new large Technic crane ??? or .... how about those round black and (...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I step out of .rtlToronto, .robotics and .technic for 5 minutes and trip over this: (URL) Wow. -Rob A> (climbing back into the safety of his happy place...) (20 years ago, 19-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Personally, I find it kind of exciting that my balls are exposed to new places, but that does bring up another question... Does anyone think my balls are hanging out too much? Not that I'm going to do anything about it, because I really don't (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Derek, Why do I get this eerie feeling that this and the last pic is just a small portion of whole series? Instead of the traditional documented minifig travelling to exciting and new places, it will be Steve's balls hanging out in ordinary (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WOW cool, I really want that white Bionicle part, I think I will buy that set for just that piece, and throw away all those silly long pieces with holes along them, and all those links, pneumatics and other strange bits. Whatever could ppl use (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It appears to be a new part, but as those are leaked pictures, the final version may be different. It looks more like it should be in a Bionicle to me... (...) With the weight of the boom, as Iain said, gravity is enough to get it down. If (...) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) GEE, thanks Iain, I ~NEVER~ would have figured that out othrwise. (...) OK, so this is a part to solve for the new studless piston. (...) Gravity? where do you get this? whats the lego part number? (grin) Chris (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I assume that's to keep them ridgid to one another. Without that, you'd have a 4 or 5 bar linkage. It would be floppy and wouldn't push up. (...) cylinders. Because gravity will pull them down? :) Iain (Stackin'! WOOOOO!) (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Big thanks to Jeff VW for pointing this out: (URL) was wondering if anyone had insight on the white part that joins the butt's of the 2 pneumatic cylinders?? why would this model only apply air to one half of either of the cylinders. Chris (20 years ago, 18-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have one of Steve's balls driving my 8441 Fork Lift here in my office. His ball fits nicely in the cab. The Fork Lift is currently transporting a 3219 MINI TIE Fighter. Derek (20 years ago, 17-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) LOL! SOMEONE? Oh I wonder who did that "Mr. Spilly-Pants"? Janey "Using my best Alexander O'Keefe's pale ale accent, Red Brick" (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) Chris was off his game since someone spilled his ice tea onto his lap and he was all wet and sticky for the rest of the night. Pretty much downhill from there. For that, I offer a non (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Chris, apology accepted but not really needed, it was just a fluke. Seriously, it's a bit stiff, but it doesn't even hurt. If it wouldn't have been for my friend (that happens to also be my doctor, and has evil ways of making me do (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Janey Cook wrote: (much snippage) (...) Janey, I want to offer a heart felt public apology. No Jokes, No Sarcasm, Just a very serious "I'm Sorry." If there is anything I can do do make this up to you, please let me know. I'll leave the rest for a (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Meanie Magno" hahaha -Rob A> (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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rtlToronto past dinner was either a Kodak moment..... (of course, I don't think the Kodak covers the "you had to be there" sort of moment.) or a classic Visa moment for me..... Hotel for the evening ~ 120.00 (1) Gas for the round trip ~ 55.00 (2) (...) (20 years ago, 16-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 4) RC motors can trip the thermal protection in the battery boxes if the RC motors are heavily loaded or stalled. One stalled RC motor will trip the thermal protection on the 6xAA 9V battery box (ask Steve). Two small 9V battery boxes in (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Once again, Iain impresses me with his sheer building 'wowness'. Oh, and I have a pic of Teri Polo, but it's not suitable for linking here and she definitly doesn't look like a guy. ;) Dave K (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think it uses almost the same amount of rope as a normal push/pull jigback ropeway. I forgot to explain that the main advantage of Funitel is extreme lateral stability. I think they can operate in 100+ km/h winds. (...) the wheels on the (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) thanks for (...) Haha, thanks for the coments Janey! There are a lot of really cool and unusual ropeways out there to get ideas from: (URL) you do end up building one, be sure to take photos! Iain (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now, you guys are just getting personal... (...) Sounds like a damn near successful robot. (...) If you want to use the RC motors, there are a couple things to know: 1) You can not power them from an RCX. They'll run, but not as well as the (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That was more Iain and me there. But to enjoy your defeat a little more: (URL) a little Bruce Sheridan action in there too. Calum (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I honestly try. Calum (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Can the Ronettes sing "Ringalingalingadingdong ding?" Calum (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hit up the Toys R Us at Sherway (427 and QEW) on the way up? Iain will probably suggest visiting the airport, which is pretty if that's your thing. A1 Electronics Surplus on Kipling and Queensway? Above All Surplus on Bathurst and Bloor? Find (...) (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just a reminder: January 14, 2005: Monthly Dinner @ 6:30PM Lone Star Texas Grill 930 Dixon Rd. (Airport) Etobicoke, ON See y'all there. Calum (20 years ago, 14-Jan-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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