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Hi everyone. I have the pics and the video I took at rtlTrain 3 up on my site: (URL) a boo. BTW, 1. apologies still to Derek 2. Had great time! 3. can't wait 'til next one 4. had great time (oh, mentioned that!) Dave Pretend that I'm swaying towards (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto/train3 Show Tomorrow
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G'Day I am glad the meet was a tremendous success! Even though I had to miss it, ;( Next time ! Cheers Oliver "Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:Gq5uzs.9Lr@lugnet.com... (...) <snip> (23 years ago, 20-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto/train3 Show a steaming success
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(...) Hey, wanted to come... but MichLUG had a show too and I didn't get to that one either. Nobody's demanding anything. :-) Just stating a need. :-) Get them when you get them. (23 years ago, 20-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtlToronto/train3 Show a steaming success
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(...) Now...now Lar!!! you'll just have to wait.... patience is a virtue!! you didn't come, so don't demand the pictures be posted right away... (not all of us have digital cameras...) :) Ben (23 years ago, 20-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Sounds like fun was had by one and all, but we need some pics, guys!!! (I did a quick scan of BrickShelf(tm) and didn't see anything yet...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ivan, Yeah you looked like you were having great fun playing with the track controllers.... :) I am glad you came out, and enjoyed yourself. Maybe if DCC ever gets fully implemented, maybe you could be the guy controlling the speed of the (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train3 Updated Layout and Door Dimensions
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(...) shame on you...hasn't your mother told you anything about going outside without a hat... :) I was planning on a slight and friendly ribbing for not coming....but I can't say to much because of your condition...actually I am sort of glad you (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] rtlToronto/train3 Show Tomorrow
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I would like to congratulate and thank everyone who participated, and especially those who organized Train3, for a very interesting and thought out event! What else but a masterfully created layout would it take to have a purely Technic/Mindstorms (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You and me both! Sorry I couldn’t make it…just too sick. :( Shouldn’t have shoveled those driveways without a hat. -R (23 years ago, 20-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Sorry for replying so late, but I was in the middle of a novel yesterday, and I am not feeling 100%. However, I'd still bring the extra one for Richard. I am bringing the 2nd one, just in case there is no room for my buildings and stuff. My city (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | reposting.... last minute train 3 stuff and robotics 10 question....
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Train.... Just a reminder (Dave I believe this is for you) We need some extra segments of straight track (at Least 7) 6 for bridges and 1 for my part of town... if some one can bring extra that would be great (more then 7 is probably better.....) (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | [rtlToronto] rtlToronto/train3 Show Tomorrow
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Hi folks, rtlToronto/train3 Lego Train Show Saturday, January 19, 2002 10AM-4PM Toronto Public Library, Lillian H Smith Branch 239 College St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hi folks, A reminder that tomorrow is rtlToronto/train3, the third Lego Train (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Last night's Effort
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(...) And I REALLY like the rounded office building..... Jeff VW (23 years ago, 18-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Last night's Effort
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Hi guys, I snapped some shots of my half module last night (The one that was an empty soccer field at Train2). As usual, never enough time to do everything I want to do, but there's some chance I'll get to sleep tonight :) First shot is from the (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train3 Updated Layout and Door Dimensions
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(...) Actually guys..... The way that calum designed his racking system it WILL fit with no problems... 30.75" (width of module) + 1 x 0.75" (Thickness of 1x2) = 31.5" + bolt head theckness... (one because the 1 x 2 are off set, one in each corner, (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: T3 stuff
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(...) If you want to, sure! Also, do you have busses? I built one bus, But I have no time to ldraw it now.... So Yeah bring your busses! (...) cool!... Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Bus stops (was: T3 stuff)
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(...) Go right ahead Ross, It will be kind of cool knowing that something that I designed is being used by others!!! Jeff VW (About the lighthouse, no need to hang your head in shame, I can never remember who built what at other Lug's shows....) (23 years ago, 18-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.au)
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The minimum amount of space my chapel will take up is 32x64. But it’s good measure to add ten to each number so that it won’t look ‘sandwiched-in.’ So a good healthy size 42x74 would be great, but I'm always willing to compromise! I've also got a (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train3 Updated Layout and Door Dimensions
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(...) Hey Ben, Are you using both modules, or just the one in the diagram? If you're using just the one, does that mean I don't have to bring the extra for the left side? Calum (23 years ago, 18-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Trust me...I don't intend to fail to bring my stuff. It's definitely going along with 2 modules, 3 buildings, and my rolling stock. Ben pretend I said a partridge in a peartree. (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Go Train Clearance
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(...) Sounds like rtl Toronto: Mountain 1 :) (23 years ago, 18-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Don't worry about it. I only wanted it done if time and structure allowed. It looks like I'll be able to run most of the way around this time so I'm happy. I still plan to build 8 wide, so in the long term it would be nice to have one loop that I (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: T3 stuff
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(...) Did you want me to build some and install them? Also, do you have busses? I have a fleet of Ball Busses. (...) I think I might be able to handle the gap with something of my own. It might be fun. Off to HomeDespot to find out! Calum (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: More Loops at shows...
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(...) Ooops! Sorry! I knew I should've written down what belonged to whom! ROSCO Pretend I'm not hanging my head in shame... (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Bus stops (was: T3 stuff)
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(...) That's a really neat bus stop! Do you mind if we use the design "down under" for our upcoming train show? James (et al), I think a few of these randomly placed around the town would look nice dont you? Especially if we have a bus of some sort (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.au)
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| | Re: Train3 Updated Layout and Door Dimensions
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(...) I meant maximium available width or maximum module width... But yeah, minimum width of the door would probably make more sense. (...) Actually the modules are 30.25", so without bolt heads is 31.75. Plus I left some margin in there. Calum (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Go Train Clearance
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Speaking of not getting things done in time: I've started the mods to let the Go train through, but frankly it's a huge task. I've got much of an entire module built as a pretty solid 22-brick-deep structure, completely overlapped brick style. I've (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train3 Updated Layout and Door Dimensions
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(...) Richard, Ben, here is what I propose: I'd like to use, say, 1/2 of the spacer nearest my layout. I'll bring a 48x48 gray plate and 3 green straight road plates to provide for the road and my buildings. My space will hold a car frame and tire (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: T3 stuff
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Jeff, Holy smokes, you don't go light on the offset technic beams, do you? Just from the pictures I'm guessing 6 1x2 2-hole tech beams and a pair of 1x1 tech beams. Guess I'll have to open another couple o' technic shuttles ;) I'll have a couple of (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train3 Updated Layout and Door Dimensions
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(...) Ummm, presumably, the MINIMUM width is 32"... ie, the narrowest dimension we're forced to deal with. So I don't think putting 1x2s on all 4 side will work at all: 30.75" (width of module) + 2 x 0.75" (Thickness of 1x2) = 32.25" And then (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: On the lighter side.... was (Re: use of anagram fun is bad in lugnet.general)
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(...) Fine. Leave me sitting *alone*, all by myself, on the fence between the trainees and the techies... <*snif*> Dave Pretend that I'm not feeling *really* lonely right now in my own little LEGO world ;) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Train3: Not quite going to get done in time.
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(...) What, you think we're worried? rtlToronto's always a work in progress :) We get to see an evolution over the train shows. It's nice. Do what you can, bring what you can--we're here for quality, not quantity. Dave (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Train3: Not quite going to get done in time.
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Well there's been some unexpected extra work at work so I haven't had as much time to build as I planned on. This means my modules will not be compete for Train3. :-( The track and road are fine, so there isn't a problem with getting trains or cars (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | (Most of) My LEGO goin' on a trip...
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I don't think I posted this... Have a boo at my pics of my LEGO going to school. More pics to come, but here's a start... (URL) that I'm not missing my LEGO collection at all right now (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | town hall is complete
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I finished up the roof of the town hall, and it is ready for display. My sister <insisted> on helping me out... I don't know if I'd exactly call it help though... I changed my mind about posting pics, though...since there are enough "teaser" photos (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Video od Dave's robot
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(...) Thanks Chris--I get my LUGNet confirmations sent to my work addy, thus I cannot post from home. Not that I really miss it at home for I'm too busy building LEGO, not talking LEGO :) Work, where there's no LEGO (unlike Calum, lucky guy), I have (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Attack of the ABS addiction (Wal-Mart = EVIL)
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You know, I think this message could be cancelled if you are posting from a news reader. That way, no one would ever have to see it again. All you have to do is find the cancel function in your newsreader, then confirm the cancel message when the (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Video od Dave's robot
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Dave. K. has put up a 6.9 meg video of his robot. He had asked if i could post the link here. (URL) accomplished. :) Chris Pretend this says something funny (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtl10 Service Pack 1: RCX Soccer
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(...) ...and honorary members! ROSCO (no longer a lurker!) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Bizzare find at Sears Clearance Center (Brampton)
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I was just there (its the liquidation center farther down queen street) I got a $35 Vision command!!! (only one I saw) The RIS is there also a little torn (and it looks English) $150 Other things Loads of soccer sets ($35) Movie Maker Set (~ $140) (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtl10 Service Pack 1: RCX Soccer
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(...) I think that is the key question...can you modify the manas to fit the purpose of the game... (...) I don't but it might be fun to make a player on a team... :) and I'd probably end up buying it just for that.... (...) no....just the active (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | no 1 x 1 x 2 window hinges in my inventory....
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The title says it all :( but I have them in yellow, white, read, light grey and black.... Jeff VW (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtl10 Service Pack 1: RCX Soccer
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(...) why am i always the one who gets pegged as MR. Destructo?? Ok, cause maybe i am. ;) How much response was there to the manas idea. The one PC, and 6 game pads is an Ok idea. BUT the manas already exist for this purpose. can they be (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: On the lighter side.... was (Re: use of anagram fun is bad in lugnet.general)
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(...) WRONG!!!!!! that is all. I had a HUGE reply to this that slashed through several other posts and even used some colourful language. BUT i erased it. Chris Pretend that people from outside the GTA will read this. OOPs, no need to pretend. (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Honorary member!
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(...) Cool! You guys are always welcome at Aussie events, too! I won't feel so worried about lurking here any more! (...) And a great event it was too! A big hello (and have fun!) to all for Train3 this weekend! ROSCO (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: use of anagram fun is bad in lugnet.general
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(...) I don't wish to add any fuel to this mixture, but do want to make a point that might help present another point of view. I read LUGNET through the web interface almost 100% of the time. I have no filtering enabled, so I see every newsgroup. I (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | lego roof tile order came in....
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Well my order arrived, and I will probably finish the building up tonight... hooray!!! I will have to go and retrieve 2 of my modules for Saturday. (they'll be like side by side with a road in between.... I will do a quick setup of the modules (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: use of anagram fun is bad in lugnet.general
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(...) Oooh, my second posting to a Larry post (too bad it has to be about this issue :( for I appreciate Larry, and Tim and everyone I've had dialogues with and or/read on LUGNet... In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Tim Courtney writes: (...) Both are (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: On the lighter side.... was (Re: use of anagram fun is bad in lugnet.general)
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(...) Oh I did notice that, but somehow didn't reply! Mayhaps Chris is coming over to the fence where I'm always sitting. Dave (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: rtl10 Service Pack 1: RCX Soccer
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(...) I like, I like! I think it would be great to involve the builders in more than 'press start and watch it go'. (...) Yes! (...) Two. (...) Me and Iain can be team Martha Stewart. (The mechanically polite ones) (...) Uggh. Please don't make a (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | T3 stuff
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Hi Guys, I have uploaded an Image of a bus stop I created (i have 3 copies, thus far) I thought it woud be intresting if there were bus stops all around the modules... Here is a link to the inage: (URL) the .Dat file is in this directory. (URL) have (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Bizzare find at Sears Clearance Center (Brampton)
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(...) Maybe they got mixed up at Lego's packaging plant, and shipped off one german box to canada. That may be why it was in the clearance store - they can't sell it if its not in english and french. However, Lego doesnt seem to do any french on (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: use of anagram fun is bad in lugnet.general
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang writes: <snip> (...) But the problem is that she shouldn't HAVE to say so each and every time. LUGNET is a community. As such, community members ought to be able to help each other out in conforming to the (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | On the lighter side.... was (Re: use of anagram fun is bad in lugnet.general)
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<BIG SNIP> (...) Did anyone else notice that Chris has mentioned trains before robots..... Jeff VW (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) True, but in their defense, anyone using the web interface has the ability to filter out that which they don't want to see. At that point only crossposting would enable you to see what they were talking about. -Dave (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Certainly I understand I have no authority in your NG. But, the TOS does have an authority in your NG. The comments were crossposted to a mainstream part of LUGNET too. While I would still find the post distasteful, I would have less of a (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: use of anagram fun is bad in lugnet.general
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(...) Of course we know you, Ross! Calum (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: use of anagram fun is bad in lugnet.general
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(...) Tim, I understand your good intentions. I think no one is doubting that Iain and Richard were against TOS. And you're right, we're all the guests of Todd/Suzanne or whoever is running Lugnet these days. However, you also have no authority for (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | rtl10 Service Pack 1: RCX Soccer
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After reading the idea presented by Rob in an earlier message, I'd like to propose a new event between rtl10 and rtl11, a sort of rtlToronto Lite kind of deal. The goal would be a fun event that doesn't involve too much work, gives a light easy (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Bizzare find at Sears Clearance Center (Brampton)
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That *is* a bizarre find. Only in Canada, eh. To ease the impact of facing your wife, I'd be interested in buying the USB IR tower if it's up for sale. Or even a trade with a serial one if that suits you better. Mario (wondering if infrared light (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: use of anagram fun is bad in lugnet.general
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(...) Yep. I could have. I could have thought, 'why waste my time' and totally disregard the concern I have for the betterment of LUGNET. (...) If it isn't entirely obvious, I don't have much regard for this slippery slope opinion. This isn't (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Bizzare find at Sears Clearance Center (Brampton)
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I paid a visit to the Sears Clearance Center in Brampton this evening. Sorry, I didn't think to write down any set numbers or specific prices but I do know that they were all marked down to 50% of Sears' regular price. Here's what I found: Lots of (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Train3 Updated Layout and Door Dimensions
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Hi folks, First, check out the latest layout diagram here: (URL) now integrates modules from Derek as well as spacer modules which will be filled by JeffE, Richard and Ben. The left spacer I will bring completely bare-JeffE and Richard, could you (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: use of anagram fun is bad in lugnet.general
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(...) But you’re an honorary Member! After all, you took part in the 1st rtlToronto Train Event!!! --==Richard==-- (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: return to Zen on rtl Toronto
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(...) < 32X64 (...) < Probably? (...) < 72.879% probability (...) (Y’know Ben, I really appreciate your continued support and enthusiasm for the BrickWarz quest, perhaps this summer we’ll get a game under way!) (...) I really appreciate that! =) (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Buddhism
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I'll adopt Ben’s Zen state-of-mind to answer this question: (...) And illusion? Perhaps… But if the group collectively embraces it, it becomes our reality. And in this organization we dictate the state of the matrix. Therefore, if we should so (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: use of anagram fun is bad in lugnet.general
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(...) Here's one 8?) ROSCO (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: use of anagram fun is bad in lugnet.general
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(...) It displays all groups to which the message will be posted in the authorisation mail. They're above the actual message, on a line titled "Newsgroups" (...) They're already there, as well. Right up the top. Though many people (including myself, (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: use of anagram fun is bad in lugnet.general
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(...) Richard: In some ways, yes, but I see your point and it is a valid one. I'm glad SOMEONE is defending free speech, even though the TOS is clearly stated. I also had a good chuckle-you're a funny guy, I liked your immediate response to Tim :) (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | return to Zen on rtl Toronto
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oh well, let's get to the subjects at hand..... we (as a local lego group) have to busily prepare for the next two events... Train 3, which is just over 1/2 a week away..... and Robotics 10.... that should keep everyone busy.... so let's get back to (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: use of anagram fun is bad in lugnet.general
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(...) Because of the web interface, what you or anyone else say in "your" NG is hardly private. Many if not most view any post no matter which NG it's in. You may think you "get away" with stuff, but that's only an illusion. -John (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sorry, Richard. I cant speak for Calum. I can speak for me. I personally was not going to wade into this BUT you did bring up my name. I was not/ am not hanging my head in shame. What happened, happened. It was unfortunate that Iain, did not (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: use of anagram fun is bad in lugnet.general
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(...) That’s –EXACTLY- how I felt! Why’d Tim have to ‘Five-O’ u on such a minor statement? He could of just ignored it and let it pass. (It’s not like the whole newsgroup was about to be spammed by ‘lewd-anagrams!’) This just totally wastes Suz’ (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: faster than a 48x CD re-writer
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(...) HA, Dave, that's GREAT news. congratulations!!!! :) Of course as you have stated we both have LOTS of time to make the robot faster. I've got a few more timing tricks up my sleeve to try to speed things up. I've been in discussion with a few (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hey Bro, all you had to do was remove the lugnet.general newsgroup from your posting....that would have saved everyone from trouble... Ben (23 years ago, 15-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I agree what you were saying, but it was Richard who posted it to Lugnet.General so Iain was the one who posted there... however, there have been other violations on Lugnet that seem to go unnoticed or whatever....what Iain said might have (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@excite.com> wrote in message news:Gpytpv.I35@lugnet.com... (...) community... (...) as (...) How was I suposed to know someone felt it necissary to tattle to .general.admin? Iain (23 years ago, 15-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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K, i really was going to leave this alone... /rant on But now I notice (I'm not that LUGNet savvy, see, only subscribing to rtlTotonto and sometimes check out what's doin' in Trains...) that the progression of events thus far... Iain says something (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) See, I was going for the 'Iain, you know...' thing where you try to imply with your words that 'I understand how you feel being shut down like that, you know maybe you slipped up with that post but, hey, we all make mistakes and it ain't the (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You should have asked before last night... :( I'll have pics up of my LEGO mass exodus to the local Christian school later on my web page. They are borrowing my collection for the next 5-6 weeks. I kept what I need at home for the robot and (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Calum, I may have some..... I will have to check when I'm at home though..... Jeff VW (23 years ago, 15-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think "moderators" is the correct term. That implies some form of official responsibility. Self appointed community police* is a better way to put it. Unless something has changed in Lugnet Administration, the only moderators I (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Bringing this newsgroup back to the important stuff... (moderators checking in on li'l ol' us: ye-ouch! I still appreciate you Iain, and the lewdness of your anagrams, inappropriate tho they may be, wasn't your point--you have no embarassment, (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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this is mainly to Richard..... any thoughts on the toronto castle get-together in the (either near or distant) future?? In February, I will most likely submit the order for the 10 copies of the guarded inn, along with a purchase of 3 more knights (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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To Calum and all... sorry for not submitting a proposed layout, but I don't think my contribution won't be as substantial this time.... that's the bad news... :( the good news is for this show, no pink Lego!! that's right Jeff VW....none!!! maybe (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) c'mon boys....you are tainting our image in front of the lugnet community... I am sure that there are less kiddies that read our newsgroup.... so please, PLEASE if you are going to print some garbage, try to make it as inconspicuous as (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) They do exist, but nothing recent that I know of. 1x1 Tall Brick, Side Shutter Connects,2H Qty Color Set U.S. Set Name Year Theme --- ----- ---- ---...--- ---- ----- 2 Blue 356 Italian Villa (European) 1973 Model 5 Blue 550 Windmill 1976 Model (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) not sure how canonical peeron.com is (though it IS very useful!) but does anyone know if this piece exists in blue? I looked for it on brickbay, and can't turn up any of them in this colour. I won't cry if it isn't, but I wouldn't mind if I (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Please refrain from posting lewdness. LUGNET Admin (23 years ago, 15-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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"Rebel Transcanner" <hendryjr@oxford.net> wrote in message news:GpyALn.Jn9@lugnet.com... (...) Iain - Please refrain from using the above graphic language on LUGNET. It isn't appropriate, as the goal of LUGNET's administrators is to provide a fun, (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general)
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"Richard Noeckel" <Shroud_of_kung_fu@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Gpxz58.8yD@lugnet.com... (...) Actually, it spells "RAW MALT", or about 14 other variants (all quite similar, unfortunatley). Not enough vowels, I supose. (Imagine my surprise (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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(...) Then you grinin’ at he DEVIL! >:( ~Wal-Mart spells Satan… That store is inherently evil, trust-me… Once they open-up their *Banking system with TD you’ll see just how tightly the demon had locked its claws into our society. It’ll eventually (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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Hey guys, I figured I would play with POV-Ray.... (URL) VW (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That is a great looking Building Calum!!!! Jeff VW (Who really wants more 1 x 5 x 5 white windows....) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You are right Calum....loss leaders are usually staple items slightly below cost to attract customers into the store, whereas Clearance sales are used to clean out the stop of a particular line of stock so you can stock the new item.... (...) (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think you're misusing the term "loss leader". In general retail practice, a loss leader is a product you advertise below cost to get people into the store, so that they'll buy additional items or build customer loyalty that is worth more (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Your real lucky to get in on those ‘super-sales’ over @ Target where I’ve been readin’ that sales can hit 90% THAT”S TOTALLY CRAZZZZY!!! I've never ever seen anythin’ like that in Canada. It kills me to read the great deals that LFB finds for (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Very Nice Calum.....I like the amount of blue slope pieces... looks like the Blacksmith Shop should provide an excellent source of additional blue slopes!!! Wooo Hooo!!! (...) Also very nice... I like the style of the roller door!! Goes good (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I guess this weekend, well yesterday, I had a good case of the lego-buying bug... I stopped by Target (in Buffalo, on Walden Ave) just to see what kind of sales they had (hoping I could get a half-price Lego Express?) I bought a Solar Explorer (LOM) (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Most Coooool Ivan....and thank you Derek for your inspiration!!!! Ben (23 years ago, 14-Jan-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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