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(...) Ahem, 24x43 wheels?????? ROSCO (18 years ago, 15-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Janey wrote... without thinking... (shocking) (...) I should have been more clear with this part... upon re-reading, after posting, I realised it could be taken a number of ways. I meant each of these unspoken lugs seem to, or are planned to (...) (18 years ago, 15-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Part of the twisted nosey side of me, would love to see others collections... but I personally wouldnt feel comfortable saying... oh wow, I would love these... knowing full well you are putting the other person in a weird spot of either saying (...) (18 years ago, 15-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, this was talked a bit about at the dinner, and here's the two sides of the issue, at least from my view: The idea of someone rummaging through your collection is not attractive to many people. It's also logistically nuts. I'm not driving (...) (18 years ago, 14-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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It wasn't my idea, but it was tossed arond at the Toy, Train and Doll show last weekend... See, there was a person there selling LEGO bricks for around 10 cents per brick--5 cents for basic bricks and 25 cents for mini-fig parts... Anywho, at the (...) (18 years ago, 10-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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We've been discussinng this for quite a while, so I'm going to endeavour to organize something. The fact is that LEGO Train layouts go over extremely well at train shows. We keep getting invites to various venues to display our LEGO train layouts. (...) (18 years ago, 10-May-06, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ham, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) thank you very much, i already know how to use the power of a stud (just ask jason!) (sorry, janey! wink!) -§ deborah §- (18 years ago, 10-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Monthly Dinner: Friday, May 12th, 2006. 7PM Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario Searchin for my lost shaker of salt... See y'all there this Friday. Calum (18 years ago, 10-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Janey Cook wrote: snip (...) right, if we were in texas It would be easier for me to buy shirts the fit. and i ONLY used the knife on her MOC cause i needed to lift off one of those dumb tiles, and show "Deb's" how to use the power of the STUD!!! (...) (18 years ago, 9-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, not the top, but a GOOD trim might not hurt. and maybe wash out some of that grey. makes you look old. Chris Leader of the ever expanding territory (18 years ago, 9-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow, every bit of my content removed... and the only thing you note is a picture of yourself, how unlike you! (...) team against the evils of some unmentioned lug name) will refer to as "Exhibit F" (URL) And I will ask the court... "Is that (...) (18 years ago, 9-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) OMG, please dont, I have a hard enough time keeping my hands off you as it is. Janey "Still loving Jason, Red Brick" (okay, thats the end, dead horse, flogged!) (18 years ago, 9-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Shaving is for chumps ... and people who don't like annoyingly itchy beards. Man I have to get rid of this thing. One question on your technique - do I really have to shave the top of my head too? J (18 years ago, 9-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree, at first I wasn't even going to head over to that seller (someone much wiser than me convinced me to) then I ended up getting an entire bag of parts ( a few of which, I am positive I never bought). Rummaging through a really eclectic (...) (18 years ago, 8-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) The little bags of random parts was really cool--I'm convinced if Bricklink was a physical place somewhere near me I'd go there every day. Not to say that the store would stay afloat from me spending $1.50 a day there buying three barrels and (...) (18 years ago, 8-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) Always my pleasure Dave. Although, on my way home the car directly in front of me killed a deer, we had to drag it off the road, not the most pleasant part of my weekend. Of course, it might have been better than how many darn times I had to (...) (18 years ago, 8-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) K, more pics are up--I did the round around the display-- (URL) wasn't the biggest crowds for a show, but eh... I had a great time! Thanks to everyone for the MOCs and the support. Special thanks to those that drove all the way down to make (...) (18 years ago, 8-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
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(URL) which you'll see pics of the setup and a few people and such... Not much, but it's a start. Thanks to everyone there for the setup! Off to bed now--see you tomorrow. Dave K (18 years ago, 7-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've passed it along to somebody who'll be able to get LEGO Legal to look at it. (...) Whoever it is is using a domain privacy service, which means they probably know they're doing something bad. - Kelly (18 years ago, 6-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I got some spam today. Some Goof-wad decided that I might be interested in his OVERPRICED wares. (URL) ALL the prices he lists are HIGHER than Bricklink. My personal favorite is the speed counter for $35 USD 2. will some kind soul PLEASE point (...) (18 years ago, 6-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) Thanks to Jeff VW for lending me much needed pieces, it's done--and alot smaller than the last one I built (which shoudl keep Calum happy) I also blogged about it, though not saying much more than what I just said here (URL) As always, let me (...) (18 years ago, 5-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Perhaps in some geographic areas with a long intense history... perhaps. But in general, I don't think so. For instance, at HoB last year (the first year they had any LEGO - it's really a SciFi/Fantasy convention), the people coming through (...) (18 years ago, 3-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Something bothered me the other day. Are AFOLs wearing the novelty of Lego models out for the general public? Let me explain. When I was 10, the Lego World Show appeared in Toronto and my grandmother took me to the displays at Simpsons on Yonge. I (...) (18 years ago, 3-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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After much pressure from various people wanting to know what I have made with my NXT; I would like to present my non violent robot. This robot is ~VERY~ simple, only uses a handful of components, 2 motors, and 2 sensors. As this will be no huge (...) (18 years ago, 2-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics) !
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| | Confirmation for dropping off/setting up at the Toy, Train and Doll show this weekend
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Saturday, May 6th at 5:30 p.m. is when the registration desk opens--someone (porbably me :) ) will be in line to register us and get our nametags. At 6 p.m. the doors open and we're allowed to enter the building and start setting up. Set-up goes (...) (18 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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The organizers of the Toy, Train and Doll show need names to put on the nametags for the show this weekend. I stated 5 for the train layout and 8-10 for the displays, so I think I have enough. So for the train layout-- Calum Tsang Jeremy Taylor (...) (18 years ago, 1-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow, you are rushed, or you caught Deboritis (your shift key was disabled). (...) Me too, looking forward to getting out of this small town, and seeing some Lego minded people... and I am packing the physical restraints since I heard we might (...) (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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all in one neat little post due to home renos and planning weddings and such, the only thing i can bring to the show next weekend is the go-carts and a few miscellaneous items (GBC anyone?) i am, however, really excited about the show and can't wait (...) (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, right. Hmmm, doesn't sound too promising. Janey "Red Brick" (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Uh...progress pics eh? I guess I'd need progress before I could take pictures of it, right? :) Calum (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) some day i will go to c-tire and get some rope... OR!!!! someone else can take that lead and ASK/SHOW the rest of us!!! (HINT HINT) Chris leader of the cats of rtlToronto (18 years ago, 28-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hmmm the birdie gets all the credit, and I get nothing (remind me in future to keep the ParLUGment whispers totally quiet)?? Gee thanks Calum! Wink. How's the new train layout coming? Any progress pics, or do I have to wait til the weekend of (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ParLUGmenter birdie. (I knew Ottawa was good for something, other than pork barrel government spending :) That little tune was driving me nuts--I can't stand not knowing what something means. (Once, Iain and I got (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) I would say that would be true, regardless of the fact my name has been used in libellous* example here. * hey, would you believe a synonym of libellous is calumniatory? (...) That's a litttle tougher, because a Program Start Command (eg, (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I asked for an electrical drop and I asked that the train layout and the display be side by side. I'll check with Doug on that one. Dave K x-forwarded to appropriate groups and taking it outta Space! (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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What kind of rope are we using anyway? -Rob A> (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree with that. Pulling a pin is no different that pushing a button. Its not like the force you exert is being transferred to the rope pull...(I start my robot by throwing this 10 point weight on a rope, tied to the robot off the end of the (...) (18 years ago, 27-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The guy in the video is really irritating. Someone should rig up a goldberg device to kick his.....butt. Steve (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Yes, thank you - and some phrases sound much more musical in Japanese. Still, the Google spot did not mention the various versions of this in LEGO. Shame on them! ;-). (...) Couldn't resist :) (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Hmmm, a very cute "ParLUGmenter" birdie, helped me solve this problem via some most excellent sleuthing. I'd love to tell you myself... (and frankly I would rather go with Jason's quote "I think that little ditty they kept repeating did some (...) (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) I think in general your robot must be put in the starting position and then started in place. The starting procedure should be relatively instantaneous. What you actually have to do to start your robot shouldn't matter. For the tough of war (...) (18 years ago, 26-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Is that because it was after 30 seconds, or because it was Calum? Just trying to get clarification <grin>... (...) Disclaimer: I'm not in on this event, but I thought I'd offer my worthless, unsolicited opinion anyway. After all, my students (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just reminding everyone that the Toronto Toy, Train and Doll show is a few weeks away! THE TORONTO TOY ,DOLL & TRAIN COLLECTORS' SHOW May 7, 2006 10am-4pm The International Centre, Hall 3 6900 Airport Rd. Mississauga, ON , Canada We're allowed to go (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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Have we ever discussed "spirit of the game" rule definitions? At what point do we refer to a human action taking place over a robot action -- specifically referring to the STARTING of a robot at the beginning of a game. Example: 1. While sumo robot (...) (18 years ago, 25-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <sip> (...) The server hasn't moved at all--well, maybe it shifted a little on the floor when I removed the cable modem and installed the ADSL... What has changed is the actual internet (...) (18 years ago, 22-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, that's the A in ADSL...it's asymmetric. The direction going to the computer is faster than the direction leaving, which is coincidentally the opposite of how a server would work. When you are surfing at home, you usually ask for a page (...) (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Okay, upon checking today... it seems to be up and working again, but I am not sure why you moved... was running your own server taking to much time??? Because for me, your pages loaded quicker when you were on your own server. Glad to see (...) (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Working OK for me - though maybe a little slower than usual. ROSCO (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well that blows I logged in to my work system and it appeared to work from there, though a little slow. Thanks for the efforts Janey. Dave K (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Keeps timing out for me Dave. Janey "RB" (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) Whilst following Calum's crystal clear instructions, I set up our little website thru the Sympatico DSL thru the Linksys router to the webserver It's up and running, thoug h it appears a (...) (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) wow! i'm so impressed. 3 hours! you're bringing this to the hobby show, right? it should fit into your car. but i really want to see your table instead, can you bring it too? good work, dr. raffaello, er, um, chris. -§ deborah mangia-cake §- (18 years ago, 21-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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I made this with the 2 RCX and a microscout. note the EXTENSIVE use of SNOT and the new grey. it took some time, but i managed to get it built in about 3 hours. (URL) (18 years ago, 20-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ya see, that were the sales guys and you PM's get us techie types in trouble, promise the customer anything they want. sigh Cheers Oliver "Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:IxyGEy.1FwK@lugnet.com... (...) (18 years ago, 20-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Uh yeah...er...it's IPV6....bigger addresses. More iron in them there octets. Jesus, that's what you get for writing a response while on a conference call :) Calum (18 years ago, 19-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:IxxM3C.Cr8@lugnet.com... (...) <snip> (...) <snip> If you guys can make an IP address ending in .300 work, then i am gonna quit the business, cuz i just don't know nuttin' anymore. Jeers (...) (18 years ago, 19-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) I should be able to do that this very evening--I'll have a boo at the router This is why I appreciate the friends that I have... :) <insert retort from Chris here> Dave K (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So...here's the deal. Put your DSL router and attach the WAN port to the DSL modem. It will initiate the PPPoE connection with Sympatico and get an external IP address. Your other machines around the house will use DHCP assigned internal IP's (...) (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So just got off the tephelone with Bell Sympatico. Turns out that after all the access manager and PPpoE crap, that your PC does have a 'true' IP addy (at least, that's what the 3 techie guys said to me on the phone) So I signed up. Going to move (...) (18 years ago, 18-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hmm. No, I'm not yanking your chain about my ball pump. I'm sure it's smaller than you'd expect, but it does a good job, as long as you don't overload it. I'm trying to clean up the instructions, but here's a peek... (URL) (18 years ago, 16-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nice Beavis... (...) If you are serious, and not just yanking my chain, just what do I have to do to get these instructions??? My inbox is waiting patiently, but I'm not... I'm seriously tearing my hair out, my ball pump explodes more than it (...) (18 years ago, 15-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) he, he. Janey said ball pump. :) Janey, I have instructions for a very nice ball pump. I'd like to post it for you, but I'm too busy with stuff I can't talk about. :) Steve (18 years ago, 15-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Im not sure, but I do know that last night I couldnt sleep a wink... mind control at its finest, Im sure. I suggest you have Ben watch, but put your machine on "mute" first. (...) BrickFest". Actually, that page directly reminded me of a (...) (18 years ago, 15-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, I'll have to look at it in detail later (with Ben). What exactly is the phrase that they keep repeating? I feel like i'm watching parts of Serinity. While you're wasting your finite number of heartbeats on balls falling/flying everwhere, (...) (18 years ago, 15-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Man, that's awesome. Although I think that little ditty they kept repeating did some serious psychological damage... J (18 years ago, 15-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow, Great clip Dave... now thats 26 minutes of my life well wasted. (Both my son and I watched twice.) Hey I have an idea... we should do something like that all in LEGO, and oh... I dont know... call it the Great Ball Concept or something (...) (18 years ago, 15-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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but as papa always says--the second thing that goes is the memory... (URL) min of rube goldberg devices. enjoy Dave K (18 years ago, 15-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) "Due to the "explosive nature" of this bomb we can not deliver to outside the UK." You might have more luck in the UK forums ;) ROSCO (18 years ago, 15-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) as a follow up to what i hate, i think this is something i would LIKE: (URL) who is going to buy me one? anyone anyone... Buller? Chris (18 years ago, 15-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (a letter to the Hobby Show) (...) I have to DISAGREE... This is wrong, totally wrong. AND... I'm not happy at all! Dave, I do think you should change a word, I think you should change four of them, "Southern Ontario LEGO group" should read (...) (18 years ago, 13-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (lone man standing up amoung the quite that is the audience) Dave, I applaud you. (clap) (clap) (clap) DONT change a word. Chris (18 years ago, 13-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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something i'm sure we'll talk about tonite at dinner (or pinner as Chris would want to call it...) got a letter from the hobby show yesterday inviting us to attend. we should avail ourselves of the opportunity to sell memberships. of course, if we (...) (18 years ago, 13-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think it's too soon for jokes like that. In related news the Mayor of London want's to redefine the city borders so they look like the profile of Bones from old Star Trek. That way the city can be known as The DeForest Kelley. Derek (18 years ago, 13-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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if no one's around, does it make a noise? Only if Chris is around! Of course, it's like the DJ who was joking after DeForest Kelley passed away--- "If a tree fell on DeForest, would anyone hear him scream? No, because he's dead, Jim..." K, that's so (...) (18 years ago, 13-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, our NDA about the pin isn't up yet. We need to keep quiet on that! Calum (18 years ago, 13-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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shhhhh listen...... ping yep... thats the pin. Chris (18 years ago, 13-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What concerns me is how many hundreds of videos are on the Internet of people doing stupid things. Oh wait, I edit those rtlToronto videos...sorry, I'll shut up now :) Calum (18 years ago, 9-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I am not a fan of DIET anything, Mint flavored candy is crap (URL) is a good use for the two Chris (18 years ago, 9-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, Thursday April 13th, 2006. 7PM Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario We moved the dinner back a day due to Good Friday. See you all there. Calum (18 years ago, 9-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Lego my Eggo
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(...) advertising for LEGO! (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto21 Tentative Ruleset Published
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(...) Might I suggest a vague rule, stating your intent. Such as "Robots should not grasp the rope, or alter the rope, making it easier to grasp, before the round begins". Then, at the event, you can do the usual "if the crowd thinks you're grasping (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: R21 -- built my test bot
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) Didn't I see that girl in a different sort of movie... (...) Maybe not... Dave K -not wanting to explain Dave's potty mind to, well, whoever... (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) K, I really laughed out loud with this one. And with that, I'm going for a cupcake... Dave K (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> hahahahahahahaha !!! Now thats the funniest thing I've read on Lagnet in a LONG time -Rob A> (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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well, the library is NOT booked yet, BUT I do have my test bot up and running. used 2 motors, 1 RCX, 4 worm to 24, and 4 tires. used 1 6xAA battery box for weight, a few misc. parts.. and weighs 1.5 lb. (1) got the cool tunes playing too. I found (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto21 Tentative Ruleset Published
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Calum Tsang wrote: snip (...) OK,so we are agreeed then... DAVE writes the rules from now on. Chris (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto21 Tentative Ruleset Published
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(...) Not only did you not have a robot at that contest and you should shut up about it :) but also: -You're complaining I should use what is discussed at the dinner* -Yet we discussed which colours we were going to choose at dinner, and I said I (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto21 Tentative Ruleset Published
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(...) I was re-enforcing the consepts that were there. I don't think we need to add anything to enforce this, I just wouldn't want to see it weakend. (...) I only bring this up because it chains back to the block colour picking and how your (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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attn all rtlTer's it would seem there are a LOT of people posting "test" posts to .offtopic.test maybe with the shake up with the :E: business Todd did "something"? maybe it would be worth a moment to try out and see if your posting problems are (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto21 Tentative Ruleset Published
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Calum Tsang wrote: snip (...) snip (...) and people wonder why we fight? ;) BTW, you still have that stuff i loaned you? Chris (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto21 Tentative Ruleset Published
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(...) Well, there are rules in there: Fit a rope through the robot such that: At the start of the round, the rope can be freely pulled out of the robot without moving it No knotting, tying or modification to the rope is allowed before the start of (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm not sure which Simpsons quote to use: "I, for one, welcome our new German overlords..." or: "Oooh, the Germans are mad at me. I'm so scared! Oooh, the Germans! [hiding behind Smithers] Uh oh, the Germans are going to get me!" :) In all (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) > (...) DUH!!!!!! ~I~ am solely responsible for the demise of lugnet... it was ME... I killed it. I am Spartacus! (...) I agree with BOTH Derek and Calum. I like that we say it must start and exit in the front and rear. but limiting it to the (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto21 Tentative Ruleset Published
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(...) Ghostzila is nice. I think i will start using it here at home in my computer room. Chris (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto21 Tentative Ruleset Published
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(...) If you are concerned with "looking" like you are not on the net vs. actually being concerned that you ARE, try ghostzilla: (URL) is just for dealing with offices where appearances are more important than reality. Remember...big brother is (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto21 Tentative Ruleset Published
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(...) It's not because I don't want to post. It's a little conspicuous having a lugnet window open at work. An email client on the other hand makes it look like you're doing work. :-) Plus I can spell check my messages. (...) Actually, I don't care (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto21 Tentative Ruleset Published
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(...) You should all start posting. Otherwise, people will think we're reponsible for the demise of Lugnet... :) (...) Well, for that matter, why should the rope go in a straight line on the horizontal plane? By the same reasoning, you could do (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto21 Tentative Ruleset Published
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(...) Ya I do a lot of lurking these days, now that I can't post through email. (...) snip stuff (...) I agree with removing the 2" string height limit too. I thought it was strange because at dinner we were talking about all the different (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto21 Tentative Ruleset Published
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(...) temporarily delurking... I like the tug-of-war idea.... 1.5lbs sounds like a good compromise. And I like the battery box possibilities of this contest.... I do have a comment regarding the now defunct 2" string height limit though. Depending (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto21 Tentative Ruleset Published
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(...) I won't be linking it until we're reasonably frozen on it: (URL) tend to hide them with a URL only on Lugnet's rtlToronto NG until we're reasonably solid it won't change. This is to make things a little easier on those who may not keep up with (...) (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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