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The company I work for has just bought a new HUGE shop. we no longer have to cram all our stuff in a tiny 3000 square foot space. We now have 6000 square feet. i mention this because for the next little while i will pretend to be a contractor and (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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------ (...) ------ ~~Please just disregard my past post.~~ **Remember… THIS ‘IS’ A CONTEST!!!...!!! We are sooo...ooo close. We can WIN, and take TOP spot in the ‘.organizations’ news-section! (...) [[[...[[[This is a LIE!]]]...]]] WE WANT (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nope, no contest…. Just happy to see the phenomenal growth of our group. (...) And yes, I too believe in quality over quantity. That’s why I'm so impressed with rtlToronto’s development! Cause the majority of conversations are legitimate and (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) I wasn't even aware there was a contest. There's no point to artificially spamming the group anyways :) I like to count our activity in real numbers: Events run, participants with robots, modules built, people/audience visiting. I'm thoroughly (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Maybe so but remember it isn't a contest. Quality is better than quantity. I highly doubt NELUG will pick things up just to have the most posts. Either way it is great to see so many active groups out there now. Heck I think we will probably (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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<BIG SNIP> (...) That sounds like Cookstown outlet mall to me since it has the LEGO store and a lot of room outside of the store for the display.... my 0.02 cents... (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, me too! Iain brought over his modular apartment building a la Habitat in Montreal and it was rockin. He needs a second one to increase density, but it'll be cool. (...) Sure, I'll make one up here: (URL) or post yer stuff in an (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<snip> (...) nice...Iain (Tony) said he came by last night when we chatted on AIM.... sounds like he is real excited that his modules are built....I soo can't wait to see his "stuff".... Which brings me to the question, "Hey Calum, are you going to (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think I'll have to vouch for Martin on that....I think that's what a lot of Lugneter's do...see something interesting and then read / write messages on that subject tree... Its what I do when rtl Newsgroup gets real quiet like this weekend (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang writes: [Snip] Thanks for all the links, I will check them out (including funnel cakes). (...) If I get time, I just go to the web interface, and look up the newsgroups page for the latest postings, if I see (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Funnel Cakes recipe I used: (URL)Also today I spoke with my coworker about the ongoing DCC project. The overall (...) The encoder (control station), PC based: (URL) Dean Probst N scale, SMT decoder: (URL) Tapiola Finnish (not German, as I had (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang writes: [Snip - Funnel Cakes, Hmmm interesting, might have to try them!] (...) Got a URL or more info about it? I would be intersted in how it works. Martin (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, What a productive day: Iain came by, we built him three modules together, and finished my fifth and sixth modules. Anyways, afterwords, I figured out HOW TO MAKE FUNNEL CAKES: (URL) not hard at all. They're delicious and easy to make-I (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey. A question out to all you Logitech QuickCam/VisionCommand users out there in rtlTorontoland-anyone have the Lego camera running under Windows 2000 Professional SP1? The Lego unit, which apparently is a Logitech QuickCam Web, freezes the (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Gnash! Sorry about that! I hate it when people spell my name wrong too, Tony. (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah Calum!!!! can we..... PLEASE!!!!! .... Pretty Please..... I feel like I'm asking my parents..... Hey if Calum say's yes... does that mean he will buy our tickets?... Don't worry Calum you can always sell some of your Nortel stock O.k. -so (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ahhhh Yes.....TONY!!!!!! :) that might be very neat...a post Train2 PCW get-together, Calum!!! Can we go??? Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain*. :) And that'd be great! I have a $10 off coupon you're welcome to use if you'd like to do that. I believe it's good for up to 4-6 people, too...! Maybe we could get a little post-train2 get togetehr at the park goin'? Iain * - I hate (...) (23 years ago, 6-Jul-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) See, this is my point exactly! K, maybe i should have paid more attention earlier when they more than likely mentioned the date, but i assumed that out of 4 weekends in august, the wedding wouldnt be on that one dave (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What time is the wedding? <grin> Are you sure you can't fit them both in? <wicked grin> Play well. Tim Strutt 8^) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What kind of "friend" books a wedding only a month in advance? What kind of friend doesn't consult the rtlToronto event listing in planning the biggest day of his life? Sheesh :) Calum (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So here's the thing... Some 'friend' of mine decided to book his wedding on the 11th of August. AAA...AAAUUU...UUUGG.....HHH!!!!! Just had to get that out. So there you are. As of today, I will not be at the trainshow on the 11th. For those of you (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, what matters is you managed to get back on group :) (...) I've linked them to the rtlToronto7 photo index (...) Well, don't worry-Train2 is coming right up Sat August 11th! So you can find out the fun side of rtlToronto (ie, not robotics) (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks-I'm not thoroughly happy with it, but I had to get something out as fast as possible. I didn't want to use the Blue Sewing Machine Factory that JeffE built-it's already been featured in the train1 poster, and taking a photo with the Red (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You should have had the Chris Magno "mini-me" at the one end of the track planning to "blow it up!!" It would sooo suit!!!!! Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GFzF5C.Ln5@lugnet.com... (...) dorm, (...) Iain (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GFyM40.DG7@lugnet.com... (...) out (...) are (...) This isn't a knock at all - I'm just curious... what is the origin of the term "kip"? I'm guessing that's slang for km/h, right? (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ummmm Calum..... i can't help but notice that you used a lego effigy of my pickup truck in your poster for trains..... I'll accept the royalty cheque by the usual means.... As proof, here is a picture of my truck. (URL) my newly revamped (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Derek. Glad you can post now. ALL the info on the monthly dinners, AND all upcoming events can be found here: (URL) only is this an info space, it is also a GREAT jump out point for all things lego. there are BIO's of several of us, and links to (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, rtlToronto, a Group for Lego Enthusiasts in the Greater Toronto and Southern Ontario Area, will present rtlToronto/train2, our second Lego Train Show at the Lillian H Smith Public Library in sunny downtown Toronto, Saturday August 11th, (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) The dinners are on the 2nd Fridays every month at Mel's deli approx. 1800 hrs (6:00 pm)....Mel's is between bathurst and spadina on Bloor St. (right by Honest Ed's!!! Actually across the road and up the road a 1/4 block) I would really like to (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hello, I went to rtlToronto7 way back in February to see what was up. Its the first and only event of yours that I've been to so far, however I really enjoyed it. Unfortunately I kind of dropped off the face of the earth between then and now. Work, (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I just bought 12 36x36 green base plates on friday, They dont sell them in grey, but I did recall seeing a 16 x 32 baseplate in a set.... (URL) Comes with windows too! Jeff VW (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yup, that’s what most of us have to do. If you want a gray base plate in a specific shape or angle the only possibility is to trim the plate to the desired shape… -R (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes. French(1) pulling campers and people with motorhomes and suchlike. So you are looking at a 200 kip difference between them and the guy in his Porsche hotdogging. In unlimited sections most people are going 160-180 or thereabouts. The 80 (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Focus 4 door hatchback 5 speed. It was REALLY a struggle to get above 180, any sort of upgrade and you were back down at 180, I basically had it floored the whole time. Previously I rented a Volvo <mumble>40 wagon and that had a governer that (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You could always "customize" your baseplates to fit the size you want.... I think Chris would like to use a saw and cut up the plate :) Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, its not a pressing need in that I have a specific number required-Thanks for the offer, but I just need to buy some in the future. BTW, I have a lot of 16x16 green but they're this odd bright green-they came with 4267. I can lend you (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sorry, no; but I might be able to trade you some in the short term (ie: I want it back eventually!) - almost all of my baseplates are covered anyway. How much do you need? I could use green :) My large grey lego baseplate is 50x50, if that (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Anyone know where I can get 32x32 or 16x32 grey baseplates in Toronto? I know you can buy 32x32 green and blue, and 48x48 grey but not the smaller grey. I need more grey! Calum (23 years ago, 4-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Tim: Nice...so that's why you don't mind coming to Toronto to some of the events...good luck with your next Parlugment meeting...hope you guys make some excellent train models.... Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@aol.com> wrote in message news:GFwIF1.HyM@lugnet.com... (...) D'oh! That's why I didn't notice. Iain (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GFwCvo.3t5@lugnet.com... (...) down (...) view (...) Gawd that's frightening. How much variation do you typically see in speeds? IE, you mentioned people driving 250 km/h - are there (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, I'm curious. What vehicle were you driving at the time? I'm assuming you were in a rental. The fastest I've ever driven was about 210km/h. That was top top-end in my dad's Taurus when I was racing a Z24, which I might add could not keep (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I most certainly could attach it in either of those two mods. but remember the long ends gonna stick out beyond the main setup, but that'll give access on both sides of the mods to set stuff up. i'd much rather have the corner if we do it this (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's good news! (...) Could you attach in at both OpenM1/M2? (URL) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys writes: To see what David K was talking about you need to use "view raw message" if you are viewing over the web... if you are viewing from elsewhere but can see web pages, use this URL: (URL) first I was (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) the lugnet gets rid of spaces... so here's the offset module design: .### ### or ### .### or #..# #### there, now clear as mud dave (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, Lar, we need a rule, first, that lets you drive as fast as you want on the highways....if people could drive better here in north america it just might help....all too often, most of the time a lot of people fail to pay complete (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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k, have 3 mods built, have a cute little layout on it, working with switches and making a yard. hopefully build the next 3 this weekend. if you want the yard to be easily accessible for staging and such, you don't have to include it into the main (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain, the minifigs had lips for a while now...well the female ones did :) Jack Stone figures are "creator-figs!!!" (not mini-figs!!) As far as Mr. Frank Filz, he is entitled to: a) his opinion b) promote the entire jack stone line-up and c) (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So you WILL be taking the corner, OpenC1? Calum (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ya. At 200 you have to stay on your toes. You need to be watching as far ahead as you possibly can see for anything that may require you to slow down or take evasive action (some french car that is way underpowered doing something stupid or (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GFvqyL.D6B@lugnet.com... (...) it's (...) whoa. LOL!!!!!!! Go look for pictures of Superman Ultimate Escape / Vertical Velocity. Or Millennium Force. Or... oh jeez, there are so many (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GFvrA0.Drp@lugnet.com... (...) Sounds like a ride in itself. ;) Iain (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <after a bit more digging around sites> AIIII... I drove right past EuropaPark last summer and didn't stop. Some coaster buff I am, I was too busy blasting along the Autobahn at 200 klicks on my way to Heidelberg to bother stopping. Darn (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I used to lurk there but it's been a while since I've even dipped my toe in. (...) Whoa. That's it, that's all I can say. Just whoa. Just <insert expletive> whoa. I need to ride that. Wonder how far from Geneva that is... Geneva is my (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Richard Noeckel" <Shroud_of_kung_fu@Hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GFvI68.LEn@lugnet.com... (...) Iain (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GFvMLE.5Iu@lugnet.com... (...) was (...) told (...) It's just stuff that's pretty commonly discussed on r.r-c, that's all. In other worlds, I was looking at pictures of Euro-MIR at (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) From the way Martin was answering I didn't think you knew quite what he was on about, (or he didn't know) but clearly you already knew everything I told you and then some! Silly me! So have you managed to ride Pterodon Flyers? I couldn't talk (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GFvI41.L7G@lugnet.com... (...) was (...) Tycoon (...) Vekoma, custom J700 series. (...) coaster (...) elevator (...) Caripro, custom Batflyer. Pterodon Flyers at IOA is by Setpoint. (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This is Jack Stone, and here are some pictures. It’s a new "junior" theme with Creator style parts. (URL) Mr. Filz provided a quite in depth set review for us all! Here it is: (URL) Sincerely, --==Riçhärd==-- You can reach me @ (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) IIRC LLC now has 3 coasters or coaster like rides... The first one which was there at the opening is the dragon themed ride. Using Roller Coaster Tycoon nomenclature, this is a mini steelie. It has cars that have two seats per car. Some good (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) look like my brain was tired at the end of the day. the x-tream type cosater must have been the speelbreaker in with I rode once. about the technic coaster, I don't remember very well :-( the dragon is not that big coaster but the brake at the (...) (23 years ago, 3-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Frank Filz" <ffilz@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:GFs2oy.r5@lugnet.com... (...) were a (...) neat (...) Who is this Jack Stone character, anyway? Iain (23 years ago, 2-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Martin Legault" <mlegault@nortelnetworks.com> wrote in message news:GFsqL4.8F9@lugnet.com... (...) exausted (...) xtream (...) dragon. What is Xtreme Car? Is that another high-thrill type ride? How did Technic Coaster look? Were the supports for (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, Calum, this is just great. thank you. this almost makes up for the queen of lego comment. ;) Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I have a couple of pirates and a monkey..... Jeff VW "Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GFtApF.M68@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 2-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't say I don't love you: (URL) want to lend me some Pirates/Islanders monkeys? (23 years ago, 1-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes I went to LL Carlsbad, I was lucky enough to have a work in that area last week. and no I didn't ride the technic coaster, at the end of the day, I was exausted and there still was a line-up, so I didn't ride it, same thing with the xtream (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, I kind of like the Jack Stone sets. It would be nice if they were a little cheaper, but they actually look half decent, and they've got some neat parts. It would be real cool if the stucture parts were available in large quantities, (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Personally, I wouldn't buy the Jack Stone sets for anybody... first price vs. quality factor... those sets are trash....plain and simple If your children are young ~5 to 8....Creator line is a lot better. Age 6 to 9...the town junior sets (still (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) thanks for the info, Jeff...I wonder if some of the retail chains...namely Toys R US will discount their current stock of RIS 1.5 for the new items... vers. 2.0....they heavily discounted the Vision Commands... :) Probably not until (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) your car :) Calum (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Aaargh. I went there at the crack of dawn (well, 9:30AM) and they didn't have the 10% off, only 10% with a Bay Card :) I still bought two 48x48 baseplates though. Calum (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi, Just came home from Zellers....they have all the Jack Stone sets now...I bought two for my boys. I only bought the small $4.99 sets since it seems like the others are wayyyyyy over priced...$19.99, 29.99 and 69.99. However, the $4.99 sets were (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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FYI from shop.lego.com: Robotics Invention System 2.0 Ages:12+ Pieces:718 Price:USD 199.99 Item#:3804 Backorders Accepted, will ship by 06 Jul 2001 (URL) (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And once again there's not a single thing about it in the flyer here. Basically all it says is "we have LEGO". Maybe that's Zellers new code for announcing LEGO sales. It's like they don't even want people to know about it... KDJ ___...___ (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I originally thought thin tape. But once I started building, since I had joined the baseplates together with a single 2x4 in the corner, the sheer weight of the structures has held the reasonably in place. I'll probably try thin tape. I need (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I wrote that especially for you Iain!! Jeff VW "Rebel Transcanner" <hendryjr@oxford.net> wrote in message news:GFpt5A.1AM@lugnet.com... (...) referring (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Van Winden" <Jvwinden@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:GFpsHn.Mv2@lugnet.com... (...) plates (...) to (...) OILY TYRES FOR EVERYONE!!!...!!! Iain (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey everyone, Zellers is having their buy one get the second for 1/2 price sale this week (06/30 - 07/04?)I'm not quite sure of the end date.... Happy Shopping, Jeff VW (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi guys.... I just purchased some the remaining baseplates for my first 3 modules.... But I had a quick question, What is a good way to attach the plates to the modules, so that you can remove them (at a later date) and leave the plates in good (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow 90x30 i could finally set up all my monorail.I have 110 (long) straights so i could really spread that out on the display.Do you have room for my airport? (URL) and my houses/most of downtown area in this picture (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(URL) launch mechanism. Schwarzkopf, circa 1978. Absolutely beautiful. Iain (giggling that in 3 weeks I'll be on that) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yup, one large room that can be divided into three by movable partition walls. We will be using all the space as one large 90x30. Of course we'd welcome whatever you have to bring, but let us know what you're bringing and how it will fit into (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) Calum is that separate rooms? or a 90x30 open space?I would love to bring alot of my train/town stuff if you have that kind of room.CWLeach MichTLC (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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Calum, I appreciate the King of Robots title....but...I sure as heck don't want Chris as my queen! Bruce (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) We have all three rooms now for train2, and A WHOLE LOT MORE SPACE. :) 90x30'? Something like that. We could have MonLUG, ParLUGment, NALUG, and anyone else that cared to join in and still have space. We even have a puppet theatre and two (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) When I dropped by the robotics thing in Feb, the room we were is was about 30' square and was a divided part of a larger room. Remember, we had an 8' x 8' playfield in the middle, with aisle space and tables on four sides. It got crowded at (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) I am sure the "loop" isn't set in stone...I think there is only 6 or 7 module spaces in length...bringing the total to less than 20 feet...If (and this is my impression)...we are using Lillian Smith Library...then we should be able to (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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(...) By the looks of it, the circle's a little full. The good bit about a trian yard is that it can 'plug in' to wherever there's free room, 'cause basically it's freeform (at least my implementation....) so here's what i'm thinking.... i'll put in (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.org.ca.monlug)
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Is anyone building any sort of bulk material handling (ie, a mill, a mine, hopper cars) equipment? Calum (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GFnEuH.BG4@lugnet.com... (...) (If anyone is wondering - short-haul Monorail line is a mover between a parking facility and train station. Large open grey area is where I'll be puting my (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message news:3B3BE4BF.8276CB...ome.com... (...) Yes, I'd buy 3. Iain (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GFMD1I.8qI@lugnet.com... (...) me (...) Were working on it..... but nothing yet..... (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:GFMCxM.8Hq@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) models (...) For my seventh Module, if I can figure out how to design it, I am planning to build a split level module.... (...) Lego (...) (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Being a (pretend) capitalist, wood (sic) there be any interest in buying pre made modules???? I have no idea as to cost. (yet) If there is sufficient interest I'll go and make a cut list and price per mod. Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ROFL!!!!! yep, that's kind of how i pictured it. ;) Chris Visit my newly revamped walker page @ (URL) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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