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  Bacon popcorn, - was something about my 24hr of my first day off
 
Right off the top, I want to say that Janey did "warn" me that this was not going to be a good idea, and I might not survive the night. Well, its been 8hr since "the bacon event day" and I'm alive. ** those offended by pork, might want to stop (...) (17 years ago, 17-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: my bacon hero - OT - no lego
 
(...) replying to my own post - taboo? (URL) night I got the bacon out. today, I will replicate and try to IMPROVE on the bacon sandwich. Maybe I will have a camera in a plastic baggie(1) to document the glorious event. Chris 1. to keep the grease (...) (17 years ago, 16-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  5 button simplex locks - OT - no lego
 
This is for Oliver and Derek. (URL) the 1000+ combo list is here: (URL) i need to go and pick out JUST the 5 digit combo's and im all set. Chris (17 years ago, 16-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  my bacon hero - OT - no lego
 
I dont know what to say: (URL) thought the sandwich was a good idea, until I read about the burger. Im a bit hungry now. Chris (17 years ago, 14-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: need to eat!
 
Kevin, as you know, you are MORE than welcome to attend the monthly RTL food fest. ;) I have to work a bit late tonight - but i WILL be there!!!! (URL) wait to see you there kevin. Yes, we CAN talk about walkers. Chris (...) (17 years ago, 14-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: need to eat!
 
(...) Hi Chris, I'm game. We could talk about walkers! Kevin (17 years ago, 12-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  need to eat!
 
so ummm im lost and confused. I wish I knew when the next dinner was. if only there was a web page.... if only there was a web page update. anyone up for dinner? say, oh, i dont know, maybe THIS friday! anyone anyone Buller? Chris (17 years ago, 11-Dec-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Ok, just what the hell is going on up there in Canada????
 
(...) To catch the full gist of that, you must've been a Firefly fan.... JOHN (17 years ago, 29-Nov-07, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Ok, just what the hell is going on up there in Canada????
 
(...) What is not ever going to happen in Dave's life? Dave K -meh, heard that it isn't 'all that and a bag o' chips'... I'll stick to what I actually get and who I love :) (17 years ago, 29-Nov-07, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Ok, just what the hell is going on up there in Canada????
 
(...) Oh I miss that show... Dave K -Now somethin' about that is just downright unsettlin'. (17 years ago, 29-Nov-07, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Ok, just what the hell is going on up there in Canada????
 
(...) lol I'm on another board where the runner-up for this years Tournament of Champions for Jeopardy frequently posts. You might recognize his name, Dave; he's a fellow canuck: Doug Picton. JOHN (17 years ago, 29-Nov-07, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Ok, just what the hell is going on up there in Canada????
 
(...) I don't watch TV news or TV in general. I catch an occasional football game (that's AMERICAN-style football in case you were in doubt) but that's it. I've kind of gotten hooked on Journeyman, but we watch it off of the web. (...) Dang! They (...) (17 years ago, 29-Nov-07, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Ok, just what the hell is going on up there in Canada????
 
(...) And the answer: Not even on your birthday with a note from your mom. :P (17 years ago, 29-Nov-07, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Ok, just what the hell is going on up there in Canada????
 
(...) What--you haven't watched FOX 'News'? You get your scantily clad babes doing weird things on that station. I'll take those two babes with axes for 200 dollars, Alex... Well, maybe not so much the axes... Dave K (17 years ago, 29-Nov-07, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Ok, just what the hell is going on up there in Canada????
 
(...) Toque and backbacon my eye! Here's the deal: I expect this kind of randomness from across the pond-- that is a given. But in Canada? I thought that we were culturally more homologous. Where the heck is my program, because I need to get with (...) (17 years ago, 29-Nov-07, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Ok, just what the hell is going on up there in Canada????
 
(...) I never saw the one wit hthe guy and the hose, but I did the the other one. At this time, I'm unsure if I saw it on the internets or on the telly so I can't state emphatically that these commercials have been on TV. Other than that... ummm.... (...) (17 years ago, 29-Nov-07, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Ok, just what the hell is going on up there in Canada????
 
"John" <John@TCLTC.org> wrote in message news:Js92CK.4z8@lugnet.com... (...) Haha, Canada must have relaxed FCC laws... Seems to me that's an advertisement from Mac's (a Canadian convenience store chain) for a Froster (equivelant to a slush or (...) (17 years ago, 29-Nov-07, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Ok, just what the hell is going on up there in Canada????
 
(URL) Explain this> if you can! <shakes head> JOHN (17 years ago, 29-Nov-07, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  2007 Christmas Train Show wrap-up
 
Well that was fun! The good-- Friends, LEGO, crowds... The bad-- no stanctions... The Ugly-- "Hey you Parent!! Wanna take your completely tantrum-throwing brat out to the car for a time-out?" Geesh! Anyway, I've uploaded some pics-- (URL) In which (...) (17 years ago, 27-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: The Toronto Christmas Train Show This Weekend
 
My bad--I thought I had all the NG's and followups done all nice... In lugnet.org.ca.obb, David Koudys wrote: You are invited to the Toronto Christmas Train Shop this weekend! 12am - 5pm, November 24, 2007 10-4pm November 25,2007 The International (...) (17 years ago, 23-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: lube experiment
 
(...) Chris, it's hard to argue with logic like that. (17 years ago, 16-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: lube experiment
 
(...) Dihydrogen Monoxide is a killer - its the LEADING cause of drowning, it can suffocate you, and lets not forget how this nasty chemical is in almost everything. The list is almost endless.(1) I say we BAN this nasty chemical! Chris hey hey, ho (...) (17 years ago, 16-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: lube experiment
 
(...) The MSDS for Crown Dry Graphite says this: CARCINOGENICITY: Trichloroethylene is not listed as a human carcinogen by OSHA. It is listed by ACGIH as TLV-A5, “Not suspected as a Human Carcinogen”; by NTP as R “Reasonably Anticipated To Be A (...) (17 years ago, 16-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: lube experiment
 
(...) Hey, you!!! Dont try to get me in trouble!!! Giggle. Me? Infer anything? Surely you jest. And in total honesty, the night before the Hobby Show, while sitting at his building table, going over all of our moving mocs, I really truly did (most (...) (17 years ago, 16-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: lube experiment
 
(...) Which takes us right back to 1). 1) Use sparingly. Probably needs a few more warnings: For External Use Only Keep away from Fire or Flame (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: lube experiment
 
(...) Hey, it's like dihydrogen monoxide, get too much in your system and it'll kill you. --Tony (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: lube experiment
 
(...) 1. Use sparingly. 2. You're kidding, right? Carbon causes cancer? (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: New LEGO RoboCam'Bot
 
(...) <snip> I haven't looked at my webcam pages for like a hundred years... (URL) they're still there. My best guess is the FTP page--get your pics updated somewhere and then get the little jave applet to do the refresh of the page every 10 seconds (...) (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: lube experiment
 
(...) Graphite does exist. But its not the best for 2 reasons. 1. it can be VERY messy, and 2. its has been linked as a carcinogen. Chris (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: lube experiment
 
(...) Don't you have graphite in Canadia? Vaseline is great for some things- but not Lego. (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: New LEGO RoboCam'Bot
 
OK, Im now back to playing, and building. Ive made a SUPER SIMPLE pan/tilt rig from my craptastic web cam. I want to be able to control the RCX via the interweb. Ive found a few posts online, many point to webrcx (beta 3) - which, i've downloaded. (...) (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: lube experiment
 
(...) oh ~I~ know what she might be inferring. I think you do to Dave. You saw the vaseline(tm)(1) on the lego at the hobby show. You asked. Clearly we are all talking about the same thing. Heck - This is a shot of me explaining about the (...) (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: lube experiment
 
(...) See, I just dont get it; sometimes, My Sony Ericson K510a 2 meg camera will take a fantastic picture. I try to ensure a neutral background, and ample lighting. Shrug. I guess it the glass. I need better glass. Do you think Swarovski makes a (...) (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: lube experiment
 
(...) Eh-Oh!!! Family Show!! K, let's all pause for a moment and picture what Janey might be inferring... Ewwww..... Dave K (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: lube experiment
 
(...) Giggle, oh Derek made a funny! Janey "I'm just relieved by why I found vaseline on the Lego, Red Brick" (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: lube experiment
 
(...) Derek (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: lube experiment
 
While Janey and I were discussing Lube's of one kind or another, we found this old thread. (URL) would seem I can now recall WHY I have a worm to 24t sub assembly all covered with vaseline. After almost 5 years of on and off use, this one sub (...) (17 years ago, 15-Nov-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: canned goodness?
 
Cool, all we need now is 'sausage-in-a-can' and we'd be all set! Cheers Oliver Play Well! "Chris Magno" <magnochris@gmail.com> wrote in message news:JqMvtn.4zp@lugnet.com... (...) (17 years ago, 30-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: canned goodness?
 
(...) actually, thats HIGHLY edited. if we posted a quote, rene would be sued. (...) I see your point, BUT how much EASIER is it to just grab a can, and SQUEEZE out a few good ones? Chris (17 years ago, 29-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: canned goodness?
 
(...) It's organic. (...) That's not the point. (...) (17 years ago, 28-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: canned goodness?
 
(...) LOL, I did not say that. I said, and I quote... "Ewww, Ewwww and Ewwwwww" ... then something along the line of "not everything belongs in an aerosol can". MAN, that stuff looks disgusting. Is it really that difficult, to add water and stir (...) (17 years ago, 28-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  canned goodness?
 
From the country who brought you aerosol cheese(1) in can, now has this very tasty looking product: (URL) said I'm not allowed to ever buy it. Chris 1. (URL) (17 years ago, 29-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  rearranging the room
 
So we're trying to get the basement in order--actually, we're getting the house in order, but right now we're working on the basement... So here's the latest rendition-- (URL) 16 of those plastic storage shelves stacked in sets of 2. It's a little (...) (17 years ago, 25-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) But weight is not the only force happening - something has to move it laterally. When the leg is pulled sideways the link doing the pulling is in tension, the heavier the bot is, the more tension there will be. ROSCO (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) hummmmm, maybe Im not understanding. as I see it, all the "weight" is at the one pivot point in the leg that attaches to the "frame." (the thick black line in Philo's Gif.) Chris (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) thanks Ross. Thats also a neat looking tractor. Im going to go look at it some more. Chris (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  rtl sumo from a long time ago was - something about walkers
 
(...) ok, who are you and what did you do with the REAL Dave K? I set you up for some good classic rtl smack, and thats what I got? Dave, go back and please try again. I rate that at D-. Chris (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) yeah, that's about how i remembered it as well Dave K (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) (Bright blue or bright green in that image depending on direction of travel) ROSCO (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) You might find that the beams that pull the leg sideways are under enough tension with a large version to cause problems though, especially if moving over difficult terrain. ROSCO (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker using new leg design
 
(...) I fiddled with lengths in Euklides till I got a reasonnably flat and horizontal path for the foot, while keeping axle lengths even, and came up with this one. After building I had again a closer look at this other simulation: (URL) the bottom (...) (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) That's a very neat walker. I believe (URL) tractor> used a very similar mechanism, but I didn't bother to do a sketch. If you want to check it out yourself it's at the transport museum in Wetaskiwin Alberta. Or at least it was in 2001. I don't (...) (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) Murfled! :) Chris (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) > Ha! That wasn't whining, that was just idle wishing! You wait 'till I've got up > a good head of steam, and *then* I'll show you some whining! ;-) > oh yay - next year will be no Cicada's but a room full of Brian whining. I'd like to sign up (...) (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) Uh, no, I guess not, (URL) or you might send me to bed again.> Janey "Look, this is me behaving, Red Brick" (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) oh i'll show you a "thing" or two! (...) ummm, do we really want to talk about your pretty PINk robot? really? Chris (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) WOW - those were the good old days. thats when I could make a robot in less than 10 min, on the same day of the game. If I recall, the day went like this: my bot starts to push your bot; (URL) bot pushes your out of the ring. (URL) to the worm (...) (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker using new leg design
 
(...) Thats a nice walker. Great job, now I want to place a brickshelf order so i can get more 7L axles. :) May I ask why you went with a longer axle at the "front" of the leg? As opposed to making it a "square" design. Also, great idea on the IR (...) (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) LOL, I will leave it to Chris answer more technically, but I can tell you, I watched him motor that beast up with a few different motors, and gearing selections, and I was blown away. With a good torquey (yeah, its a word) motor and no (...) (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) Ha! That wasn't whining, that was just idle wishing! You wait 'till I've got up a good head of steam, and *then* I'll show you some whining! ;-) (...) See, now *there's* a practical way to to shut me up - just send my the parts :-). I'm (...) (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) It must be his "thing" .... he taught me too, giggle. (...) HEY MISTER... That bot sucks! Couldnt resist! Janey, "AT least my first bot was pretty, Red Brick" (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
In lugnet.technic, Chris Magno wrote: I can't believe I missed the best part of that build!!!! No, it's not the wonderfully designed legs No, it's not the plethora of 7 l axles No, it's not the racer motor providing the power.... It's the worm to 24 (...) (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(URL) I went on and built my own version, using 8 legs with 90° phase offset and Power Functions motorization. Still a few things to improve, such as the bad balance due to the weight of the battery pack... See it (URL) here>. Thanks again for the (...) (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, FTX)
 
  Re: Toronto Christmas Train Show, Nov 24 and 25
 
(...) I'll be there. Jeff VW (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
Brian Davis wrote: > In lugnet.technic, Chris Magno wrote: > >> I found the best way to learn about this very neat leg >> concept is to build one... > > ..and the best way to introduce someone to Theo Jansen's amazing mechanisms is > to have someone (...) (17 years ago, 22-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) So stinkin' slick! (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) ..and the best way to introduce someone to Theo Jansen's amazing mechanisms is to have someone build one out of common materials you have on hand (OK, I'm a little short of 7L axles as well, but that can be worked around). Really, this is (...) (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Hobby Show
 
In lugnet.loc.ca, C. L. GunningCook wrote: I have just sent out the a bit more info for this event via email... if you didnt get a copy... please send me your email so I can keep you in the loop. Im still waiting on ppl to confirm if they are going (...) (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, 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, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) thanks Dave, glad to see you are still around - we missed you at r22 when I kicked robot butt! In other news, this leg has inspired me to try to modify it so I can use it for my grand dream of my 6 leg rcx powered walker. I dont have video of (...) (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) thanks - it will be there, as well, and a few other odd's and ends. Chris (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
In lugnet.technic, Chris Magno wrote: That is beautiful!! It's better than the spider you were working on when first we met! Nicely done! Dave K (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
Wow, this is awesome! I can't wait to see it in person. Derek (17 years ago, 20-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) Thank you John. Please encourage Ross to work more on robots, and less on that "other" thing you do. ;) Also have Ross try the simulator Philo posted. It works like a charm. (...) Hypercube? Nice link. Im going to try to make one of these. :) (...) (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) I wanted to say thank you for your kind words; I also should add that I routinely use your page as a guide when thinking about lego motors. (URL) to the simulation. It is simply fantastic. I played with it for a short while, and all I can say, (...) (17 years ago, 21-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) As Elmer Fudd would say, "That MOC wocks!";-) All seriousness aside, that is trés cool, Chris. Can't wait for Ross' reaction-- He'll flip out! It's funny; he's actually building a robot-thingy (I think that the technical term) right now as (...) (17 years ago, 20-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: NOT the next rtl game
 
(...) Uh, nope. Derek, you are a grown man, you are responsible for getting your own chicks. Giggle. Hmmmm... wait a minute, why am I getting them for Chris then? I need to re-evaluate the situation. Janey "Red Chick... errrr Brick" (17 years ago, 20-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
As I wanted to play with your design (and if possible decrease the number of L7 axles still relatively scarce in my collection...), I modelled it using (URL) Euklides 2.02 geometry freeware>. (URL) Euklides file is (URL) here>. You can animate the (...) (17 years ago, 20-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic, FTX)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) Congratulations, Chris, you wonderfully captured the light and organic structure of Theo Jansen creations. Simply wonderful! Philo (17 years ago, 19-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Re: Walker useing new leg design
 
(...) Chris, its simply amazing. One of the most elegant moving MOCs I have ever seen. Im blown away how great and streamline it looks and how smooth it functions. Oh yeah, and its kick butt CREEPY too. Totally love this MOC, by far, my most (...) (17 years ago, 19-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
 
  Walker useing new leg design
 
After a few long weeks of tinkering, I think Ive settled on a final design that I would like to display at the (URL) Toronto Hobby show.> (URL) This is a six leg walker, that uses the leg design of (URL) Theo Jansen> After seeing his video (URL) (...) (17 years ago, 19-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !! 
 
  Re: NOT the next rtl game
 
(...) I can't approve of something like that, you know, the whole duck thing and all. :) -Iain PS - Your robots for 22 looked awesome!! (17 years ago, 19-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: NOT the next rtl game
 
(...) Uh, could someone help me with this... Are we talking the type of chicks I'd assume Janey would be talking about, or because she said it not that kind if chick it must be the other kind, but then is she just assuming I'd assume something (...) (17 years ago, 19-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: NOT the next rtl game
 
(...) Uh, Chris, not THOSE kind of chicks, sorry! (...) Janey "At least I didnt get disqualified from rtl22, Red Brick" (17 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  NOT the next rtl game
 
OK, after the can game, I want to try a game based on this video: (URL) Live Chick Sorting. (ALCS) Janey said she had a handle on some chicks. Chris the best rtl22 game winner ever. (17 years ago, 18-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  R23? 24? who can remember
 
So, after a great robot competition, R22 can be proclaimed a huge success. I want to be humble, but I cant. So, I think the best way to explain this is with this Wav file: (URL) on to the next game. Jeff VW once again suggested his pop can (...) (17 years ago, 18-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Renting LEGO?
 
So I've been approached by a work associate that wants to rent 'lots of' LEGO for some sort of business thingy. She says she'll need enough for 100ish people. I think, unless they're building big stuff, that I pretty much got that covered. I've (...) (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
 
  Hobby Shoe
 
In lugnet.loc.ca, C. L. GunningCook wrote: Oops... so for the drunk posting... title should have been "Hobby Show" and I was just trying to hit all the other newsgroups... Please note, follow ups should go to the OBB... lugnet.org.ca.obb Janey (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, 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)
 
  lugnet.org.ca.obb
 
I am very pleased to invite YOU to participate in the Hobby Show, this Nov 2nd, 3rd and 4th, located in Toronto at the International Centre on Airport Road (Dixon Rd). The OBB, (Ontario Brick Builders - an informal group of Lego builders) will be (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, 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, lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Toronto Christmas Train Show, Nov 24 and 25
 
(...) I dont know Dave, DO WE... Meaning, do you? If the rtl portion is a go, are you going to actually set something up? I may be able to throw something together, but Im not 100% sure atm if my schedule is clear. Janey "Red Brick" (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: rltToronto22 Results
 
Here's my vid: (URL) here's the album/slideshow of the pics I snapped (URL) A> (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: rltToronto22 Results
 
(...) To be fair, credit for the idea goes to Sacha. My pictures are up on flickr: (URL) It was great fun, looking forward to the next one, right Jeff? Wayne rtl22 bronze medallist (17 years ago, 14-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: rltToronto22 Results
 
(...) What a great Event. I want to thank Wayne, for coming up with the game idea and concept, and doing a lot of work behind the scenes for this game. I have a lot of fun, and was a treat to be a new library; a lot of people came came out, and I (...) (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  rltToronto22 Results
 
I am pleased to announce the winner of rtlToronto 22 is Chris Magno! The scores were: Chris M 3 points Rob A 2 points Wayne Y 1 point Derek R 0 points Jeff E Disqualified Looking forward to seeing everyone's pictures and videos! (17 years ago, 13-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: Toronto Christmas Train Show, Nov 24 and 25
 
(...) I'm in. Derek (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Toronto Christmas Train Show, Nov 24 and 25
 
Hey all, Doug just e-mailed me and wanted to know if we're in for a show! It'll be two days at the International Centre (more details to follow) but it'll be Saturday and Sunday, November 24 and 25. Do we have something to show to the train (...) (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.obb, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: ...was - my robot works
 
(...) People shouldn't have to speak up to say dinner is on the second Friday of the month. If we want to change it we shouldn't be doing it the day dinner is expected. We've discussed the fact that constantly and spontaneously changing the dinner (...) (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: ...was - my robot works
 
(...) Well, you see, the tip thing is an interesting story. It would seem that once every 17 years, the waitress will automatically add a gratuity to parties over 6. here, I think its best explained in this video. I learned about it at brickworld. (...) (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: ...was - my robot works
 
(...) nope. unless the majority want it on friday, but, ive not heard any noise from the mass's Chris (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: ...was - my robot works
 
(...) Im ok with this idea. I mean, the game is Sat. why not have the dinner the same day? Chris (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
 
  Re: ...was - my robot works
 
(...) We're not having dinner Friday Night???? Derek (17 years ago, 12-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)


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