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Can anyone make it to the resturant for 5:30? I have no intention to stay at work late, and If I leave at 5 I will probably be there for 5:30, so, is someone else going to be there early? Jeff VW (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ok, first you complain that there aren't enough bricks out there, now you're complaining that there are too many. I think you need to get a job. I'm starting fear that the next time we drop by your place you'll be all hunched over in a rocking (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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My guess is that it fell on the shop or factory floor somewhere along the way. Then someone just picked it up, wiped off the obvious bits, and put it back "on line". This class of motor is usually not very expensive so you don't get much in the way (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) what's up with building everything out of 2x wide bricks? Don't people build with nice interlaced bricks anymore? (Now, yes, I know they only make corrogated as 2x wide, and LD can't have new bricks tooled but...) Another example: (URL) going (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Who-hoo! So I bought a technic space shuttle a little while ago, but the poor little micromotor inside was already dead when I opened the box. Tonight I pulled it appart. Imagine my surprise when I found out the magnet in the stator was coated in (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Oliver Giesen" <ogiesen@mdsintl.com> wrote in message news:Gz3FsK.9qu@lugnet.com... (...) Oliver, dare I ask? :) Iain (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi: Steve Jones, one of TOrobotics crew, will be holding a build-fest at the Science Center. These things usually start at 10:00 am and run until about 2:00 pm. If anyone on this list would like to come by and show off your stuff, you are most (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Its already referenced in lugnet: (URL) also the 80+ post thread (URL) VW (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Opinons real or fake, I have not seen anything in the catalogue about these or anywhere else for that matter, did I miss something ? Cheers Oliver Play well. "jeff van winden" <jeff.vanwinden@emergis.com> wrote in message (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I am so tempted to post a resume ! Job qualifications: almost blew up Poppa Smurf one afternoon, a(lso found out that you do NOT put two or more capfulls into a small flash pod.) Cheers Oliver Play well. "Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Buy One Get One - Half Price So effectively it's a 25% off sale... or less if you don't buy items that cost exactly the same, because then you only get 1/2 off on the cheaper one. You will also occasionally see BOGOF sales but those are rarer. (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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What's "BOGOHP"? Should I assume it's a half-price sale? -Eric (22 years ago, 11-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, you do have to remember that the core focus of rtlToronto is Mindstorms/Technic and Train. Of course everyone has their favourites, but you can't complain the group doesn't have enough of other content. Calum (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, It looks like there are 6 peices of curved track (30 degrees (spelling?) per section).... (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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jeff says: (...) YEP!! :) as of Friday morning.... after a LOT of thought and consultation with Kate, I decided to strike out on my own and start a new FX company. magically enuff called: The Pyro Guys. dave says: (...) Thanks. But fear not. I want (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually I was thinking about this, I meant to reply but got distracted and forgot. :-) Personal I'd prefer not to a "Public" display. I like that our displays are more or less for ourselves and we let the few members of the public that manage (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well motors, and especially NO PINK, is a step in the right direction! (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How do you think I feel every month and hearing discussion after discussion about robotics. Sure, they can be cool...the stuff the group puts collectively and individually puts out is almost mind blowing. However, IMO, there is much more to (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm definitely in...September isn't bad, but October should be better... let's just keep our fingers crossed that I don't get activated for an extended period of time.... my thoughts are still the same as before: (URL) didn't get any feedback (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm in. I'll bring the fire station! (and the rail yard again--improved hopefully) Dave (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Late September or October would be good for me? Early September is usually a mess for me. Derek (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Or OCTranspo busway?! :) There doesn't seem to be any curved sections, though that half pipe looks pretty darn cool. Come to think of it, that entire set (4588) looks great for building bridges and the like. Calum (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So, who's up for train4 in September? :) Calum (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Its boring...I mean slow, because there is no robot talk...Really, who cares about the other stuff! Bruce (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think its due to *one* of us going over to the dark side, a la o-t.d, and stirring up stupid discussions!! No names mentioned--waittaminit--that's me! Eeep! K, finding my center, my zen again.... rtlt... Whew! (...) What're you going to do (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Good to hear from you Chris... That was the first thing that I saw as well and thought, 'that looks usefull..' Of course is there a robotic use for 6 wide roads... possibly.. Just a a thought.... Robot A retrieves an object (coloured marble? (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> Mmmm...mmm BASIC BRICKS! <drool> That means that the BOGOHP sales are going to be *very* bad for my non existant lego budget..... Jeff VW (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3D2BA2CA.1FF88A...ers.com... (...) No, but when I saw it, I instantly thought "rubber tyred metro!!??" Iain (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So some interesting tidbits have led me to believe the drought of basic bricks is going to end soon, and no better time either, because I'm running out of bricks. (Okay, running out as defined as running out of red 2x and 1x out of my current (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just got off the phone with my Multi media guy: Calum. And he very subtly explained to me, it is in his esteemed opinion, the the reason the NG is a bit on the slow side is because I myself have been some what lax with the postings. I agree. So, (...) (22 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I have been very busy with school...I have 2 summer school courses that are very writing intensive. Never-the-less, I managed to write the next chapter of the story. Here is the chapter: (URL) is also the Index here: (URL) will try to add a couple (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.castle)
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I have decided that I can probably fit (and bring) two "smaller" type MOC's to the upcoming Brickfest...which is approx. 10 days away. Wooohoo!! Here is a view of both of them... Cottage... Deep Link: (URL) is the simple link to the folder (which (...) (22 years ago, 9-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Crap, now I have to actualy build one. I don't want to have to do that. :-) (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I asked and they will be doing separate bills. I will also bring my calculator if needed :) (...) Uh sure. I'll even allow hampers! Usual piece trading etc. If anyone wants to sell me some 1x3 and 2x3 invert red slopes, let me know! Also (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Will they do the separate checks thing, or should we bring a calculator? :-) Derek ps. I can still bring the bread box though, right? (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, rtlToronto July Monthly Dinner Friday July 12th, 2002, 6pm Swiss Chalet 2955 Bloor St W at Royal York Toronto, ON M8X 1B8 I've arranged, for a bit of a change, to have July's rtlToronto Monthly Dinner at Swiss Chalet in Etobicoke instead (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow!!! that is quite innovative Calum. Nice thinking outside the box....that's management theory for seeing alternatives to the problem at hand, and coming up with new avante garde solutions. Now, your minifig is less likely to get hurt as a (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've been staring at this 6324 Chopper Cop tricycle for a long time, and realized how useless it seems-it can't really be anything more than a trike, though it has some nice features like a towing hitch and styling for the engine block. Smart (...) (22 years ago, 8-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This has to be the funniest thing I've seen in a while: (URL) a minifigure trapped in an optical mouse. It's about as funny as the time I had minifigures "living" in my pop machine at the University. Calum (22 years ago, 6-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow!!!! Calum, that is impressive. I can't wait to see it when it is completed. (even more impressive, is the wall of $2 CDN bills in the background!!! sweet!!) Ben (22 years ago, 5-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, I finished the majority of the front of my train station today: (URL) is a street level view, behind this section is a 96x48 shed that encompasses three tracks (or two tracks and a DerekMonorail(tm) beamway) It was a real fight to find all (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Excellent job, Calum. Lots of neat pictures and useful information. I'm sure you will really put rtltoronto on the map after this talk! some of my thoughts... Organic design? That slide confused me a bit. I guess I can see your point about needing (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I recently (early this morning) uploaded a new batch of digital photos of the work-in-progress on the dairy plant. Here is the link: (URL) modified the design for the "windmill" that will be installed in a tower above the store (in the front of the (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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hi, I unfortunately cannot come to dinner that evening. I have drill all weekend long. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Let me know (by e-mail, if you must) what the game plan for Brickfest. Jeff, already wrote me about the costs of the accommodations. (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That would be the 12th? Sounds good to me. Swiss Chalet in Etobicoke sounds like a nice change of scenery too. Hopefully we can all sit at one large table or something. John (22 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well done Calum, I have a few quick comments: - There are 2 Closed Loop Techniques slides. - Are you going to discuss pnumatics, i.e. how to keep tanks full, I know Rob had a lot of cool mechanisnms for that. - Do you want any images done via (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Here's a draft copy of the Brickfest "Building Competition Robots" talk I'm scheduled to give. (URL) a bunch of placeholders and graphics missing which need to be put in, and a few more topics needed to be fleshed out, but there's 80% of (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm OK for dinner. at that time (...) YES. We need to talk about Mels' Sure it is OK. BUT so darn incompatible with random groups. I always feel we put them out by rearranging the tables (yes we always ask and we always put them back) Also, I (...) (22 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Is it time for dinner again? Apparently so. How's everyone for dinner next Friday? Also-how do people feel about going to the Swiss Chalet in Etobicoke (on the subway line) instead? Calum (22 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Just ask Amy Hughes... ROSCO (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I went to my local Zellers, just to make sure... yep. No Lego on sale except for the Field Expansion at its "regular" price of $15. I can't wait for another BOGOHP sale. They got the new Island Extreme sets, but they are quite pricey for their (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Amen!!!! :) We (Calum, Derek, Jeff, and I) were eating at Swiss Chalet....mmmmm, yummie!!! :) .... after Live 1. Calum was talking about having a smaller / more integrated layout for the next Train event. I have been thinking about this. My (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) True....but I have a US Postal Address (PO BOX), and have access to US currency (guard drill pay). Ben (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I personally don't have that many of those parts. If you need only a few of them, Mike's Swamp Boat isn't too bad. If you need more than 4 or 5 of them, Bricklink is probably the way to go. Personally, in order to use the shipping costs (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Terry is now shipping in US only. :-( There are others, though. Jude (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How many do you require? There's a guy on Bricklink with 2000+ of them!!! Jeff VW (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I know that large Creator tub has at least 2 maybe 4. The Bay at Young and Queen has a pile of them for $30. Maybe they will have a 20% off sale soon. Derek (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Calum I was inspired by your Nortel building :) Now we just need a train show to show off or buildings! Dave (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll see what I have at home tonite. Dave (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've uploaded my Live1 pictures to brickshelf. (URL) may have to check back until they have cleared. Derek (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, I'm in desperate (desperate like in...would really like them, not like desperate in like, organ transplant, dying of cancer, etc) need of several 4287 33 deg red invert slopes: (URL) I'd like to buy them for around the BrickLink going rate (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, considering you can buy the 4561 thinwall windows in bulk now (I actually bought a second 4561 for the windows before LD started selling them) it might actually be doable. (URL) this building out. Remember back on Miami Vice (ick) at the (...) (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) who's gonna build it? ;) 4561 windows? Ohhhhh yeah. Iain (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) do that too for a project I'm working on. Don't worry about the interiors. Interiors are for the weak! :) Calum (22 years ago, 3-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3D212E91.235E5A...ers.com... (...) You know, I hoped for a while that it was. But then nothing happened. I wish I lived on the seven and a halfth floor. I think it's neat how there's no 13th (...) (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There's no doubt in my mind they need alot of work. They look good enough for parts though... Joe (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This was just posted.... (URL) word... Yuck! Jeff VW (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 3 words: Hot Glue Gun!! Using that exclusively to build my next 'bot for rtl11... Ooops! Did I say that out loud?? Ignore the above... Dave (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not to mention: "Do you have any idea what the street value of this mountain is?" James - who still finds the "2 dollars" scene in the park amazingly creepy, and better than many of the horror movies it parodies. (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't want to scare you, BUT have you thought that maybe your place is haunted???? Think about it. you post about THAT mirror, and BAM!!! it falls off. creepy.... ;) -- Chris Pretend this says something scary (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So you know those square mirror things I put up? Yeah. So I'm siting here, and suddenly one falls. I look over, it's the one stood off by 2x2 bricks. Sigh. That's gotta go. Iain (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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'xept the interior details, and there are no firetrucks yet... (URL) the bottom...) Dave (22 years ago, 2-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi Ben, Don't waste your time. I went by on Saturday, scanned a few items and found none on special. The ad says " up to 70% off". That means they are talking about the clearance sets that are marked with a yellow price tag. The price on the (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was looking at my Zellers advertisement, and saw that they were indeed having a 70% off sale. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to see what was available for that price. I'll have to go tomorrow, since today is a holiday and its closed. If (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sorry....maybe it was Derek. I know somebody got a great shot of the winning team holding up the prize. Much apology... anyways, I know there wasn't too much other photos being taken. Ben (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I DID! That's pretty impressive since I don't have a camera..... Jeff VW (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks. It was fun watching, taking pics, refereeing, time keeping, and score keeping at the same time!!!! (well almost!!!) :) (...) It is shaping up to be very nice!!!!! I think I might be able to lend / trade you (for) some fire fighters. (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's defintely a Mindstorms wheel, part 2903. It was chosen because everyone has at least four of them when buying the Mindstorms RIS package. Usually when a game object is chosen for rtlToronto, we make it either something that's included in (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I missed the hockey tourney. Hope it was fun--Ben's pics look great! I was helping a friend fix his septic bed--now there's some fun for you. Beyond what flows (and after a vigorous shower) I set out to try and build something. Unfortunately (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Isn't that a Mindstorms wheel? (Are they the same?) ROSCO (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) puck? I thought pucks were supposed to be black! (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ooops....here is the link: (URL) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Calum, here is the pics I just uploaded onto Brickshelf...there may be a delay in being able to view them until they are cleared by a moderator. I don't know how many others got pics of the event. I know Jeff (VW) took some pics, but his (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, [Insert obligatory request for photos from yesterdays event.] Calum (22 years ago, 1-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Van Winden" <jvwinden@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:GyIxIy.EFo@lugnet.com... (...) project (...) as (...) Iain (22 years ago, 30-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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For those of you who have not seen it (Iain), The Star Wars Alphabet project (All of the letters that are not in the movies) (URL) ode to the one by one plate... and the follow-ups (which are as good as the original post...) (URL) VW (22 years ago, 30-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If you like quirky movies, I have found "John Cusack is in this movie" to be a fairly reliable indicator of quality... (URL) Off Dead - more than just another teen movie. Also has the classic line "I *want* my 2 dollars!" Grosse Point Blank - (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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HOLEY CRAP. I just watched this. What on earth. So good. Weird. I like it. Right up there with Reqiuem for a Dream. Iain (22 years ago, 30-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool!!! I have my stuff just about packed as well. Meet ya there!!!! Ben (22 years ago, 29-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Already packed! Jeff VW (22 years ago, 29-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3D1D2CEE.8947D3...ers.com... (...) Aww, where at? :) Iain (22 years ago, 29-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I am very sad to report that I will be working . :( -- Chris Pretend this says something funny (22 years ago, 29-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Anyone know where I can buy one of these? I have a serial version but one of my laptops I want to use does not have a serial port. Thanks. -- ___...___ Paul Naish (URL) (22 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Jeff...don't forget the two micromotors if you can find them... and Calum, don't forget the one 9v geared motor... I am definitely ready for the event! I will also bring a tower to the event. I don't plan on participating, but I am willing to (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow!!! Iain...that reminds me of when I was little going to Rainbow Village in Niagara Falls. It was situated where the Casino Niagara is. The place was pretty good for smaller fairground type rides. I think the "Rainbow" was the best ride (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm bring my tower... along with my two bots... I can spend the rest of the day relaxing.... Then again, I may just go and build some more Town/train stuff :) Jeff VW (22 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Derek Raycraft" <derek.raycraft@sitraka.com> wrote in message news:3D1C6C47.807020...aka.com... (...) Actually, I did, as I placed a self-bet to see how long it would be before someone said that. :) (...) I never really understood the term "Over (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3D1CD964.7B63DA...ers.com... (...) Awesome! So you're coming, right Chris? ;) Iain (22 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I was going to WARN everyone about the upcoming inside city strike that would null and void tomorrow's event BUT GOOD NEWS!!!!! the strike WILL NOT affect the game for tomorrow. on the other hand When I spoke to someone at the library she said that (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, I forgot to mention, please bring your IR towers to the event tomorrow plus spare 9V batteries. I'm putting together the splitter cable tonight but I only have two IR towers, one of which is apart in pieces... Calum (22 years ago, 28-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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