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(...) ... (...) Janey, I know what you mean about soccer balls moving around. At the last train show, a few people were talking about the "soccer ball factory". We may go that direction next time. I'm sure painting them won't work. I think LEGO did (...) (19 years ago, 15-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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After seeing the great ball moving into more and more train layouts... the "soccer" balls, seem a bit .... uh "strange" for lack of a better word. After a bit of group discussion, I was looking for a Lego substitute... Technic Ball Joints? Black or (...) (19 years ago, 15-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.us.laflrc, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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would you guys mind if i got a few of these to use in my robot? (URL) (19 years ago, 14-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The axil sorter looks very interesting, might be a little hard to do, but could be a good challange. The hockey game could be fun with the 8475 remotes. (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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A comment recently made me think about the contests we've really wanted to do, but had to cancel due to lack of interest, technical feasibility, or whatever other reason: (URL) I drew up some of them, in case someone might be inspired to do them (...) (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So, if I get rid of all fixed width elements, this would allow you to print better? (...) Okay, so I pulled that out...does it work for you now? Calum (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The colour of the wall can be any colour you want. There is a "guideline" that suggests a white wall will help with robot identification, but my tests have shown that the only thing the light sensor sees is the actual light. If you feel a (...) (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Guys, I have a question. Would it not be better to make the collector wall (eg. black) to make the light stand out rather then white? Vitali (19 years ago, 13-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well.... you have discovered one of the significant weaknesses of CSS based layouts. The lack of true separation between content and presentation. Because you are using fixed width DIV's, when printing them the fixed width is respected. i.e. (...) (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, I use Dreamweaver MX, the tag is a leftover from when I used to use FPE, which, despite it's reputation, actually output some pretty clean HTML. What I'll ask you to do, is to give me a reformatted version of the existing rulepage, (...) (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) duh :) I do know how to print. The rules pages are always a major pain though, as the text always gets clipped off no matter how I scale it. Some of the formatting that works on the screen fails when rendering for the printer. Reading Calum's (...) (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Or Chris... :) Calum (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know you could off load spelling error insertion on me. :-) Derek (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The text prints okay as Landscape 8.5x11 on IE. The large drawings flop either or onto each page, but the width keeps the onscreen formatting. I've actually been considering going to an all Acrobat rule format and laying out the pages in (...) (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Calum, Thank you for maintaining the web page, and doing the required updates. Rob, why do you need to print it? I have it memorized. If you do really need to print it, I guess you can use the "print" button in your browser, OR, try File Page (...) (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Does anyone know how to get this to print out? I just can't make it fit anyhow because of the bizarre combination of divs and tables... -Rob A> (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, This is the near final rtlToronto20 ruleset as defined by people at dinner last Friday. Present were Chris Magno, Derek Raycraft, Rob Antonishen, Wayne Young, John Guerquin, Ivan Louch and myself. (URL) notice there are a few changes, most (...) (19 years ago, 12-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Try "number of uniquely coloured blocks" -Rob A> (19 years ago, 9-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So, we got the 5" of snow. The army is STILL not here yet. I WILL be coming to dinner. I will just be a little bit late. SO, whomever is there first Just get use the usual table for 8 with the idea that we always ADD more tables if more ppl show (...) (19 years ago, 9-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Here's my rationale: a) I thought that the "brick" rounds of NQJ1 were kinda stupid. When sets began to be traded, it actively became interesting because there was a reason for playing beyond random stupidity (though your tile is now AFOL (...) (19 years ago, 9-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I see your point. As written the rule is not clear the blocks need to come from different robots. Saying "number of different blocks" doesn't work because two blocks, even of the same colour, are different blocks. Derek (19 years ago, 8-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum i was thinking of the system we will be using to generate a final score, and was wondering if it was made clear on the rule page, that the score is based on DIFFERENT COLOUR blocks that you have collected. ----snip from rules page---- Number (...) (19 years ago, 8-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Calum, you may be starting too big- you need to work up to it. (IMO). That being said, I've got a 4892 set- (URL) New in Open Box. I split the back of the box open to check out the contents, but everything is still sealed up, the instructions (...) (19 years ago, 8-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Can lightning strike twice? You know, I was skeptical about NQJ. But I'm surprised, it actually worked and in fact, everyone got something positive out of it. Once the leap to sets was made, NQJ or Set it Forward, was actually viable. So...I (...) (19 years ago, 8-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(sniff) Today, I have a jumble of emotions. I am both sad, and happy. It is with a sad heart that I have to announce the natural ending of Not Quite Jambalaya (aka Brick It Forward.) It is with the joy, and glee of a small child on Christmas morning (...) (19 years ago, 8-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.general)
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VH 1 is having a survey Lego is currently # 3 :) (URL) (19 years ago, 8-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, so ummmmmmm (scratches head) ummmmm errr...rrr Is this a video of your last attempt to break into the profitable world of rap? or is this your video blog from the last time you went to the "Hello Kitty Mall"? :smack: Chris :) (19 years ago, 7-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) (19 years ago, 7-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The 4483 AT AT was a nice set, but it was bound to happen. It was destiny. When Mike sent me an email trade offer, I could not believe my eyes. I had no idea it would happen so soon, so quick. The Force may be strong, but I could not say no to; An (...) (19 years ago, 6-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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Hi everyone, Here is a page that I'm sure all you rtl types will absolutely love: (URL) past the lego mutilation, it's a pretty cool project. Adina (19 years ago, 6-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: talking point - dead horse was Re: Thoughts about the Target thief
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(...) Crap, and I was an engineering student at one point too. Calum (19 years ago, 5-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh look, a dead horse. Lets beat it. (URL) dont you own a portable MP3 player? AND you collect lego. I sure hope you are not doing this. ;) Chris (19 years ago, 5-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] December Monthly Dinner
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(...) Well, I'm glad we're not limited to talking about other stuff. :-) Derek (19 years ago, 5-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Come join us for the rtlToronto December Monthly Dinner: Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario December 9th, 2005. 7PM. Topics include, but are not limited to rtlToronto20 rule finalization, train7, and other stuff. Calum (19 years ago, 5-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | NQJ or Brick-it-Forward - NEW TRADE!!!
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"Don't underestimate the Force!" --Vader to Tarkin The Force was strong, the offer, could not be refused. Upon seeing the very rare "50 years of Play" book, Ken D, decided it was worth a look in his basement to see what he might have to trade for (...) (19 years ago, 4-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.general, lugnet.starwars)
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| | The NEXT brick it forward OFF!!!!
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The book is gone. BUT, in its place.... I've got something BIGGER, and BETTER to trade.... I will say more later, when I have more time to compose the info. Please stand by. Chris (19 years ago, 3-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Announcing: NQJ or Brick-it-Forward - NEW TRADE!!!
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(...) Dan, I tried sending you an e-mail but your AOL address seemed to bounce. I just wanted to drop a line to explain some detail about where I am with several of the offers I have recieved. Chris (19 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (19 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) A quick Lugnet search seems to indicate that he had some interest in Lego trains a few years back and had attended at least one LUG meeting with a MOC: (URL) say I ever saw any of his creations online though... Spencer (19 years ago, 2-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I will trade you a used (but in great condition) 493 set. It has no instructions or box. To make up for that I will also at a used 1498 (also no instructions or box) in excellent condition. If that wasn't enough I will also include a printed (...) (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: <snip> (...) I typed in 'Derek Raycraft'(1) into Google image search and came up with this-- (URL) K 1 - may not be the exact phrase (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thank you for correcting that, brain not connecting to keyboard well this morning. (...) I typed bad picture into google images and picked the best one. Derek (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: <snip> (...) Every few months I get the e-mail "Hey Dave, have you seen this LEGO cathedral???" yes, it's nice. yes it has thosands of pieces no I don't know the person that built it no I can't (...) (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote: There's a very old sci-fi joke A few hundred years from now, when most of the planets and moons in the solar system have people living on them, a conversation overheard on a space-flight from a Jovian (...) (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There's a very old sci-fi joke A few hundred years from now, when most of the planets and moons in the solar system have people living on them, a conversation overheard on a space-flight from a Jovian moon to Pluto-- "Hi, I'm John" "Hey, I'm (...) (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Ya, but is it in the context of a lame bonding joke, or are they seriously suspecting you. I get sent articles about LEGO all the time. Usually about 6 months stale. It's always been in the context of, I know this is something that interests (...) (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, but still doesn't excuse the fact those less logical will make those connections. The fact that I've been forwarded this news story twice, as has Iain and probably countless other AFOLs means people are making the connections on their own. (...) (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) In the illustrious words of Greg Hyland, "There are two types of adult Lego fans..." Calum (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Not me, man- that eats into the budget for legos and beer... (...) (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Talking point : Re: Thoughts about the Target thief
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(...) Satire, on the other hand, I'm perfectly ok with. a (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I so want one of these installed in my truck. (URL) that Gino in the IROC pulls up blasting his "tunes" I would crank this us. Chris old fuddy fuddy (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can see my use of "Swanberg" as a verb. Wow, you really screwed up that robot Dave. Way to pull a swanberg. or My im missing a 2x4 red brick, janey did you swanberg it at the last show? or RTL 23 (autonomous shopping) - rule 3, your robot (...) (19 years ago, 1-Dec-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In fact, I have seen no evidence anywhere that Mr Swanberg ever played with LEGO at all, so even that similarity may be tenuous. ROSCO (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) This isn't my experience. Most people who know that I build with LEGO think it is cool. Most people I met at shows think it is cool. Only a few think I'm neddlessly obsessed, and they seem socially maladjusted anyway. -Lenyu (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) So that makes this kind of prejudice ok then does it? You can accept being associated with Swanberg's criminal behaviour if you want, but I for one will not. The car example, because it's something that nearly everyone does, is pertinent (...) (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Okay, but everyone drives a car. Not many adults play with Lego, making the association much stronger. This makes it quite a bit worse. At some point your response stops working due to the lowest common denominator. Calum (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The response is simple. If they drive a car, and chances are they do, simply point to the most recent article about a drunken speeding motorist killing someone and say "I hope you aren't doing this too." There's a word for judging a group (...) (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Totally off-topic... (URL) homies. Janey "Bager Brick" (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Announcing: NQJ or Brick-it-Forward - NEW TRADE!!!
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SEVEN DAYS!! One very nice, very MISB 8417 Mag Wheel Master, has been awaiting its proper postage. It has taken seven days, and a few oh-so-close offers; but NQJ will move forward. That's right, you heard it here; If I did not see it with my own (...) (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.market.jambalaya, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.general, lugnet.publish) !
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| | Re: Talking point: beacon light on or off while robot in motion
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(...) Not saying it won't take more motors or that it won't be highly inefficient compared to direct motor control, just that it's doable. (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) light will be powered only when the robot is stopped." ROSCO (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Erm, why would you need another output port for the light? I'm no robot builder, but I think I see how to do a light without using another output port. (even if you use a 2 motor or differential drive) I might be missing something of course. (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Far be it for me to disagree, but here's the thing... If it were me, I'd make the note that we're being a little too finicky on these rulesets. rtl competition rules were always framed to allow maximum freedom for what you wanted to build, (...) (19 years ago, 30-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Talking Point: seelking light sensors WAS -- Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Draft Rules Posted
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(...) Actually I would consider this good news. I was getting concerned about how I would distinguish between lights and light sensors. I knew if people shrouded them it would significantly reduce the problem, but you can't count on people doing (...) (19 years ago, 29-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Im going to take a guess that people dont like to see "mom and dad" fighting (1) and are willing to accept whatever you and I decide on. Chris 1. you can be the mom (19 years ago, 29-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's not you, it's the rest of these folks: Where's all the proponents of this game Chris so triumphantly paraded like contestants in a beauty pageant? DaveK? JohnG? Iain? Or are they all just happy to accept? I'd like to freeze the ruleset by (...) (19 years ago, 29-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, I have a lot more to say, but I've been one, busy, and two, very sick. I don't think the discussion needs to be instantaneous, this is a message board, not a phone call. If you want to end discussion, then set a date for it, don't just (...) (19 years ago, 29-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Right, but why not demand a switched light as per the current rules, and then it's up to you to do whatever you want in addition? (...) The Square Brackets exist so people don't get confused with when the events are scheduled. There was a (...) (19 years ago, 29-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Excelent. I look forward to the web page update. Thank you. (...) This is a valid stratagy. I hope I didnt not leave you or any of the group or readers with the idea that the beacon light idea had to be an either or. In fact, a good builder (...) (19 years ago, 29-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sure. (...) I look forward to the end of these stupid "Talking Point" subject lines. Calum (19 years ago, 29-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum, I would be willing to concede the point of not allowing the beacon light to be always on, if, you would be willing to accept a robot, who did not ever turn on the light. My thinking is this: Your argument was based on the idea that a robot (...) (19 years ago, 29-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Draft Rules Posted
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(...) I used to read every post, now I skim and click on one or two every week or so (happened to click this one looking for "Angry Derek" posts), so Jon and I (co-worker/team-mate for this competition) are strictly going by what is on the webpage. (...) (19 years ago, 28-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, I got that from about 3 co-workers too, including my boss: "Is this a friend of yours?!" Craziness. :) Iain (19 years ago, 28-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was sitting at the office when I received an email from a colleague at my old department. It read: "I hope you aren't doing this too!? :)" and had a link to the Bill Swanberg CNN article. Laughing it off, it sank in later in the day how bad this (...) (19 years ago, 28-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | 4105 Bucket, 2006 Edition
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Hi everyone, Today I was at The Bay at Centerpoint and came across a 4105 bucket. Otherwise it would be no big deal - we see those everywhere. But this is no ordinary 4105. The inventory appears to have changed. Gone are the tan and light gray (...) (19 years ago, 27-Nov-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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| | Re: OT - anyone own a robot vacum?
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(...) FD has been more or less Ok for me. The one time I had a bad hard drive, they swaped it out. minimal fuss. I even got the pinhole camera from them. $130 for a (probably) refurbish robot vacum... I just dont know. But thanks for the heads up. (...) (19 years ago, 26-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) found this in my FD spam mail today. It IS FD though... Calum (19 years ago, 26-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Talking Point: Is Derek carrying alot more anger around lately?
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(...) What anger, you bunch of good for nothing, unrepentant, self serving bastards?! Calum (19 years ago, 26-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Talking Point: seelking light sensors WAS -- Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Draft Rules Posted
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Derek Raycraft wrote: HUGE snippage (...) Derek, I have some bad news for you. I did a quick test with the robots I moc-ed up. I removed the 1x2 technic beam "shroud" I put in front of the light sensor, and I built a dummy target light on a battery (...) (19 years ago, 26-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Talking Point: Should Derek use more smilies
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(...) As a point, i think we vote to see if derek needed to use more emotiocons. Chris I vote with my pencil (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Talking Point: Is Derek carrying alot more anger around lately?
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(...) Just because I haven't been using smilies doesn't mean I'm angry! (...) Like this. Derek (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Small problem
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Your all really good with computers and stuff so I thought I'd run this problem by you. I have accidentally overwritten an NQC file. I've tried various types of undelete software but because the file wasn't deleted they don't work. I even tried (...) (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: LEGO - but off topic for THIS group
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(...) (URL) What a loser.... Ralph (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris, please try to keep up: (URL) as pointed out to me by another AFOL, there's no mention of the $1000/yr cost in that post. ROSCO (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Talking Point: Is Derek carrying alot more anger around lately?
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(...) "It's starting to look a lot like christmas.... everywhere I go!" And, I am not talking the tons of snow I am buried under... I am talking about the "family" dysfunction... but hey...whatever!. Wait... is that the kettle calling... Yep, (...) (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | LEGO - but off topic for THIS group
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haveyou seen this: (URL) BIG - OL' - WTF? Chris (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Talking Point: Is Derek carrying alot more anger around lately?
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(...) ANGER? here? nope. Calum and I are discussing the few key points. we each have out views. we HOPE to see the GROUP weigh in so we have a feel for what you guys want. but so far, its me and calum, and angry derek. Actually, what you guys DONT (...) (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Talking Point: Is Derek carrying alot more anger around lately?
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And maybe we should have a separate thread to discuss the anger that Chris and Calum are carrying around as well.. Dave K (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Talking Point: Should we discuss each issue in a separate thread?
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(...) Derek, I like this idea. I for one agree with it. :) Chris is it just me, or are you carrying more anger lately? - oops should this be a separate thread? (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Talking Point: Should we discuss each issue in a separate thread?
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Please uses this thread to discuss whether we should discuss each issue in a separate thread. Derek (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: When to have December dinner?
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(...) and FLL affects me how???? not that im bitter cause Calum didnt ask me to be a judge. no IM not bitter NOT at all. Chris very bitter (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: When to have December dinner?
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(...) That makes it the day before FLL, but I don't know why that's a reason not to hold dinner the night before. Other then allowing Wayne to claim he stayed up too late the night before and "Over slept." Derek (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | followup.... R20 - Project Y
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OK, I still have 16 Calum/Derek posts to wade through. I would like to address some of them. But before I do, have we come to a consensus on any of the points? -Beacon Light, and its status while on or off during movement. -wording of the depth re: (...) (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: When to have December dinner?
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(...) I see no reason not have diner on the 2nd friday like we ALWAYS do. SO i think that makes it the 9th? what say you all? Chris (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: When to have December dinner?
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(...) LOL. That's a good one Chris. I suggest 9th or 16th. Let us know. I need to find time to get my Hydroedges put on my Corolla so I can come without smashing into anything. :) Keith (19 years ago, 25-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Draft Rules Posted
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(...) Doing just fine, in fact. I'm actually getting MORE interested in this contest day by day. (...) I don't see this, but I'm going to move on to the crux of the issue below. (...) I hear where you're coming from, but I am not convinced it (...) (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Draft Rules Posted
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Never answer an email when you're pissed off. Hey Calum, hows it going? (...) I'm not saying you have to, I'm just saying if you can it improves your chances of transferring blocks to more robots. (...) Ok, but what I'm saying is your rule to make (...) (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Draft Rules Posted
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(...) In a sense you're messing yourself up if you do. If I can't deliver a brick into your robot because you stuck something in the way it's your loss. But then it's also my loss because I'm wasting time trying to interface properly but I can't (...) (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Draft Rules Posted
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(...) Right, just a 8 dot by 7 brick frame that is a dot thick. But there should be a physical space 3 dots deep behind it. (...) I originally wrote it such that if you were to put a tool in front of the TO, then it needs to be collapsable flat to (...) (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto20 Draft Rules Posted
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(...) There's more where that came from: (URL) you can even buy a shirt: (URL) those easily offended, like some in my yearly performance review, may not appreciate the language found in this comic. However, the grammatical lessons found in this (...) (19 years ago, 23-Nov-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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