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(...) Oh so true, and about all the gloating rights, right?? Oh if I could only have that right... (sigh) but when playing against the best bot builders that dream seems very far fetched. Speaking of the devil, I was just about to email you to ask (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) robot may have finished third. Steve (20 years ago, 30-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip> (...) I'm going to mention that in my professional 'bot building opinion, my 'bots usually look the awesomeness!!! And I usually win, so that pretty much goes in line with what Steve's (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Janey, You should know it's not all about winning. (1) Steve 1) it's about how your robot looks, when it wins. (20 years ago, 30-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <puffy P diddy gang-sta voice ON> dang girl... <puffy P diddy gang-sta voice OFF> allow me to show you OTHER proof of my robot greatness! Geesh. Shuffle off to test the lugnet search engine (URL) I think Chris is the unofficial winner (snip) (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey if a saying is true, it will stand the test of time... (...) Snipped boring story of one time (3 bloody years ago) when Chris' bot didnt totally suck. (...) I think I was saying... have you won a comp lately??? Janey "Not that I have (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think you need to be remnded of THIS post! (URL) HELLO, welcome to 2006, the "hey mister" was Sooooo 3 YEARS ago. if you are too tired to read, i will edit the important parts ===...===snip===...=== This is where my day started to get (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have to wonder if the meaning of "Hey mister, your bot sucks!" means something different in Chrisland, than it does in the real world. Oh well. Janey "My bot is invisible. Now that's a strategy!" Red Brick (20 years ago, 30-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK people, I just spoke to the library staff, and have booked the Oakwood Library for Sat, July 22 2006. The Tug of war game is a GO. the Rules page will soon be updated with the new info, if you can make it, GREAT. This is an easy game, so I (...) (20 years ago, 30-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) and you didnt email me? or call? YA rassa frassa (*^*&$ :) Chris (20 years ago, 30-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Last night was the first time I managed to sleep thru the night. Up until then, I've been waking up between 4 and 5, and then watching west wing eps. 'cause I couldn't sleep Eh... Dave K (20 years ago, 30-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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um, can you say insomnia? and why the hell are their birds chirping at this hour? MAN, i need to sleep Chris (20 years ago, 30-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) I'm with the rules as discussed thus far--'letting go' of the rope is a valid strategy, as long as the rope doesn't leave the 'volume' of the robot (as Calum stated in the rulz) However, I (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Calum has this link, but its not "public" until we all agree on a rule set and date. (URL) from the FLOOD of people who replied to this post, I guess we are all happy with the rules a discussed. Chris (20 years ago, 29-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't see why not. This could be a risky move, but could also be a good strategy to break the grip or traction fo the opponent bot. (...) Again, don't see why not, so long as it meets the start size/weight and location. (...) As always, I like (...) (20 years ago, 29-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I recall we discussed the idea that playing out the rope is OK, but if you loose the rope you loose. So if all the rope is pulled through your robot you loose, but if you let out two feet and grab again that's OK. I'm happy with that. (...) I (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ummmm on it's way to zooming off the edge, would it not pull the rope past it's winning line? I really don't see any advantage at all. ROSCO (20 years ago, 28-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In conversation, This was brought to my attention. ---snip---- 2 thoughts these are JUST ideas. 1. in "real" tug of war, letting go of the rope is a forfeit, do we allow even temporary releasing the rope? There is SLIGHT advantage of releasing the (...) (20 years ago, 28-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The pinball machine is tres cool as well ! (URL) Well ! hey i can post by email again ! whee ! "Rob Antonishen" <rob.antonishen@gmail.com> wrote in message news:Izu9xE.14M6@lugnet.com... (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Utterly cool! /Tore (20 years ago, 25-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general, FTX)
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Calum- It's been done! A working Lego Vending Machine: (2 URLs) -Rob A> (20 years ago, 25-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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I now 'officially' have over 100,000 pieces (according to LUGNET)-- (URL) K (20 years ago, 25-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We could do an RCX version of 'Ker Plunk!' That'd be fun to watch... Well, maybe not Dave -who is so enamoured with the Josh/Donna storyline.... (20 years ago, 25-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) should take one of these games and make a contest around them. Calum (20 years ago, 25-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I also had this one: (URL) Mattel VertiBird Air Police Set No.7604 (1973) I called my dad and asked if it was still in the house, but he said it was thrown out...along with the Tesla Coil I built in grade 7 and all my model rockets :( -Rob A> (20 years ago, 25-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I had that smash up derby game. It was sooo...ooo cool. And I too immediately remembered ALL the words to the jingle as soon as I heard the tune. I also had the best game ever - the original IDEAL rebound. (URL) A> (20 years ago, 25-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Gvkqh ,Gvkqh ,Gvkqh , Bqoi qglmb jqikht kb cqwn! Hcfcv wkth nlmv hqjc kh dnpycv... And gyc should be byc. You did a shift down rather than up :) -Rob A> (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) so, your bragging that you were raised on the likes of these: (URL) lets not forget this classic: (URL) were you Boss Hog, or JR? no wait.. let me guess, You still have your copy of "the facts of life" and you always dreamed of being "Tootie." (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow. Masterpiece: The Art Auction Game?! That's incredibly weak. It's days like this that I'm glad I grew up in the 80's. :) Calum (20 years ago, 24-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) watching that video made me immediately remember all the words to the smash-up derby jingle. guys had the greatest toys, even back then. seeing the glow in the dark owl made me go hunting for a game from my past, one which i have never heard (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) "Now w[h]ere's the fun in that? If I wanted all the fun cryptography done by computer, I'd just read the newsgroups in binary. Besides, there are four codes right under your fingertips." Yes, with an obvious clue right under the cryptotext (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Man, being a kid ~WAS~ pretty cool. Although I dont have fond memories of the slip and slide... hint for the users at home...... cooking oil is a BAD IDEA!!! Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 24-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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YouTube has a 7 min mash of 70's era TOY commercials. (URL) how Im not seeing the Lego Ads' Chris leader of the free toy world One of the water toys was made by a company called Wham-O,(also makers of the Frisbee) Did you know that they also (...) (20 years ago, 24-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) creations in the city. Plus the Media creations, which unfortunately got smashed by out of control toddlers. :-) Derek (20 years ago, 23-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, and actually has two L's. My bad. (...) Hlx xcvc’w byc rmh kh byqb? Kr K xqhbce qoo gyc rmh dvnpbltvqpyn elhc gn dljpmbcv, K’e umwb vcqe byc hcxwtvlmpw kh gkhqvn. Gcwkecw, bycvc qvc rlmv dlecw vktyb mhecv nlmv rkhtcvbkpw. (20 years ago, 23-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) "..i can't believe i spent the time to solve that." nor can I. I am off to find a java script that will do that. Chris kwlswe (20 years ago, 23-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Brian Davis wrote: > -- > Brian Davis > > Ejp svyisau fprd idr dpzr brtu dozqa vpfrd dpzryozrd. Niy pmau ejrm oy zohjy > smmpu Vjtod. Smf yjr vpfrd pm yjr Zstyosm asmfrtd ertr trsaau movr. Yes you do. And yes it probably does. Nicer than that yours (...) (20 years ago, 23-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I just wanted to write and thank JeffVW, David, Oliver and Derek for participating in the construction. Through their tremendous dedication to this project, we managed to put a fantastic display with different styles for Harbourfront. Calum (20 years ago, 23-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, yes... but OTOH, it didn't stop you. And it was only two words. And thank goodness natural languages have a high degree of redundancy. Yeah, OK. I really should learn to spell better. (20 years ago, 22-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) you really should learn how to spell simple words. (20 years ago, 22-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ah-ha! So, the hidden truths are revealed! You thought you could keep it secret that... well, it was previously unknown that... wait a second, those are things we've all known are true for *years*. The priori needs to get some new secrets, (...) (20 years ago, 22-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Dave I send you this letter in the utmost of secrecy, whatever happens, this information must not find its way to the public. I beseech you. The following shall be coded using the enigma formula Version 3.4: -------snip----- So, whats new? Lego is (...) (20 years ago, 22-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow! Amazing what you can do with (mostly) 2x4 bricks! (...) Except if you follow Aussie Rules football, which is played on an oval ground ;) (...) I think this pic shows them best (URL) (20 years ago, 21-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The Milk International Children's Festival of the Arts starts tomorrow and runs till May 28th. (URL) couple months ago a group of us were asked by LEGO Canada and the Toronto Harbourfront Centre if we could do some building for the Lego tent at the (...) (20 years ago, 21-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <whip-crack!> And don't you forget it, lackey! Sir, the peasants have been pacified. (...) Everyone(1) knows that doesn't count. (1) Everyone, in this case, being Chris. (20 years ago, 20-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ummm ok, but I think Dan really deserves the credit, (at least I assume since he did the "test" post, he is the one that fixed the error)... Oh wait, I get it.... Chris gets credit for EVERYTHING... duh me, how could I have forgotten, ruler of (...) (20 years ago, 20-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Janey Cook wrote: SNIP I'm so happy to see Derek back to posting!!! (...) you can thank ME for that! Chris (20 years ago, 20-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) keep it up wise guy and tug-o-war will be sept 30! :) Chris Leader of all that i can see (20 years ago, 20-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ah, always the diplomat... I vote for both (as ~if~ my vote counts) even before seeing Calum's version (already saw Dereks) only cause I'm so happy to see Derek back to posting!!! Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 19-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Added to this debate is the fact there are currently only three "realistic" trees, but 12 iconic trees already build. Using one over the other leads to a very deforested city. Personally I think we should use both. The more trees the better. (...) (20 years ago, 19-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll try and get some pictures up after this weekend. I used to love the little iconic sphere and cone Lego trees...and always wanted a tall teardrop tree...but ever since I saw Sean Kenney or Spencer Rezkalla (I think it was him...) and the (...) (20 years ago, 19-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Uhhh, don't we at least get pics (Mister-Calum-Camera-Man) to vote on it ourselves??? Janey "Realism is often overated, Red Brick" (20 years ago, 19-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow. And I thought it was only in .space that no one heard my screams... To be honest I've rather out of the loop the last month.... very busy at work (our department restructured), and off to Banff for a week. I'm still around, just no (...) (20 years ago, 19-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Screw that! Derek (...) (20 years ago, 19-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Realistic it is! Calum (20 years ago, 19-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I guess I believe it. Very Cool! Derek ps. If I could vote, I'd vote 2 on 190, 2 on 191 and 1 on 192 (...) (20 years ago, 19-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'll believe it when I see it. Derek (...) (20 years ago, 19-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No one wants to talk to you. Well, Steve does, and maybe I do, but that's 'cause we have no lives... Well, Steve has a life. Me... not so much. :) Dave K (20 years ago, 19-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) no kidding? Hey. It works. (20 years ago, 19-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Derek, Rob, et all Dan says that posting by e-mail has been fixed. SO say something!!! Chris (20 years ago, 19-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Requests??? Nope, but I do have a guess... You say... Rope, in the Library??? It must have been Ms Scarlet, (you can never trust a lady in red.) Janey "Red Brick" (20 years ago, 18-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) no where near sept 30... Dave K (20 years ago, 18-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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any requests as to a library date? Chris (20 years ago, 18-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Gals??? What century did you grow up in? Janey "I like my hobbies as they are thanks! Red Brick" (20 years ago, 17-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) You gals need a new hobby. J (20 years ago, 17-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) LOL, deb! You know, truth be told, I actually only saved that red coated looker from that tall red (neck) geek and his steal toed boots. I put her back in the barn... and kissed her goodbye when Jas packed up his mocs. I can only hope that Jas (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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while janey has professed her ~love~ for a certain member of an ontario building group, it's obvious she's not the only red coat that's fallen for the man. while ontario builders gathered at toronto's doll, toy & train show in early may, we were (...) (20 years ago, 17-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, FTX)
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(...) I think its evil that I can't see the results right away on the poll. Ben (20 years ago, 16-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think I best expressed my viwes in reply to your sister pole. (...) WOW. Tim, All I can say is :sorry:(1) Chris Leader of a (insert place here) 1. (URL) (20 years ago, 15-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris, I appreciate where you're going with this poll but I'm disappointed it has no thrid option. I mean, I can't vote "I dislike Chris the most" because you'll get a kick out of that with your big blue "world hates Chris" hat but neither can (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) I think I'll make my own poll--In the grand scheme of things, who cares? The world'll think that rtlToronto is this or they'll think its that... In the end, if someone 'out there' has a (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Im not talking to the casual reader. Im talking to "my people" (1) the guys I hang with, and can hear the sarcasm in my voice when I put tildies around a word for emphasis. I think a NEW poll is needed! :) (URL)In fact i think we need to (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Even _I_ have trouble figuring out what you're trying to say most of the time. So if I have a problem with it, I'm sure casual readers would too. (...) instead? (URL) sort of addresses the, who is a bigger problem, you, me or is all of (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.people)
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(...) ( snip) (...) I disagree, I think most people can see my smirk. I mean the exaggeration is so blatantly obvious that only a fool would think i was serious. In fact i think we need to settle this once and for all. I dont think its ~US~ they (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto) !
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(...) You see, that's why they hate us....Dave came up with the idea! And no one can see you smirking over the Internet. (...) I like Janey's idea a bit more. Here's the thing with the concept described above...it gives no idea of what people want. (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Janey Cook wrote: (snip) (...) As a follow up to my GREAT idea, and it is my idea 100% !!! in fact, i first invented the concept of Jambalaya way back when Lugnet first thought about it.... IN FACT, I first invented the food concept of Jambalaya way (...) (20 years ago, 15-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Okay, ok, YES I threw them in the garbage, Rosco will you ever forgive me??? How was I to know they were useful and valued??? That was before my online lego days. Janey, "I will never do it again, Red Brick" (20 years ago, 15-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ahem, 24x43 wheels?????? ROSCO (20 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 (...) (20 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 (...) (20 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 (...) (20 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 (...) (20 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. (...) (20 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 §- (20 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 (20 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!!! (...) (20 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 (20 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 (...) (20 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!) (20 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 (20 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 (...) (20 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 (...) (20 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 (...) (20 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 (...) (20 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 (20 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 (20 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 (...) (20 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 (...) (20 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 (...) (20 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 (...) (20 years ago, 3-May-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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