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Stop hanging out and playing in the castle room! Go to the Train room or the Mindstorms room! Get out! Get out now!! Ah, go have yer fun... ;) Dave -who thinks it's pretty neat to see his friends on-line at BrickFest. (23 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OMGoodness! That looks like Calum giving the rtlToronto 'bot competition presentation! I could be wrong, but I see a blue shirt, with a fuzzy logo on it--could be rtlToronto Oh I wish I could have made it! Yeah, if we could move the camera a (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) many (...) Well if you have to order them just so I won't have to, then don't worry about it I already got that sorted out. But thanks for the offer though. Ivan (23 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, hey! Don't sell them all! I still need one! :)) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Was going to mention this a while ago actually – my apartment building has a “party hall” that can be rented out for about $60. It’s pretty spacious, at least as big as the Library spot, if not larger. And the sweet thing is that it’s ours (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think this is a requirement, but it is nice to have. Doesn't have to be very large. I think everything on the layout should be reachable within the width of one module. For example a 3x3 square with a module in the middle would be bad (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've captured one of my deisgns that I think is fairly good: (URL) 10 & 2/2 modules * 2 full loops for added engineer time * "Hightown" area raised 18 bricks encompassing 2 modules * Tunnel under Hightown for the lower loop * Either loop could be (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've been creating dozens of layouts in TrackDesigner. I see some things recurring, and I wanted to know how people felt about the importance of including certain features in a layout: (A) An "inside" centre space. _Description_: The modules, in at (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have one module and two half modules. As I've mentioned before, my apartment is very small so I don't have enough room to store modules. However I do have the capacity to build for more then just two full modules if needed. I'd just need (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I've done a little more thinking. First, it occurs to me that this layout is sort of the minimum sized big-8 layout: (URL) requires 7 modules. It has no "inside" space It is too small to add any significant height change It has two separate (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Have a safe drive..... Do us proud. Find room to bring ALL the T-shirts to sell. THEN the profit can be used to pay for the rental of the library. ;) Oh, and Bring me back a present. :) Chris DO (23 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think that's why he said he might have to re-design it....or else it would make the layout bulge out from the center....which we probably don't have the space or the tables for. (...) This sounds like fun....I might just have to re-build (...) (23 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's a neat idea too, however it doesn't leave much room for buildings, and it will require everyone to rebuild their modules. I was trying to remain with the standard module layout with the track to the outside. This way anyone with already (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Here's a link where I've pre-approved the content. Nothing naughty here! (...) Yeah, that was some of the rationale behind the idea. Unfortunately, I've waaaaay too ambitious with my layouts, and consequently we'd all have to build 4-tier (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If you plan it, they will come. (at least, for sure, me!) Dave (23 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) can you supply a deep link for it?... I can't wait to see it... (...) I like the 'Core' idea, It allows for a more professional appearence, and It forces us to plan ahead of time, and have things built sooner. Do you still intend to use your (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) uses one fewer modules, but eliminates the need for the odd one. It also leaves room on either side of the track for switchyards, etc. I'd been fiddling around with the idea of making a layout for the next event, but my plan was to make (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I haven't seen any lately, but I check back at least weekly. Yesterday, no LEGO specials at all! Grr! Dave (23 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I Have enough curved track to do aditional corners (I have 2 already, and my home layout will eventually need 4 (for a basic loop)... Also, this still allows us to do a rail yard off to the side, and we can do a series of track switches (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) have a small core area with additional modules attached onto the side of those core modules. (...) The crashing of trains I'm not too concerned with, but what does worry me is that it increases the number of critical modules (ie, corners). If (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Unfortunately, I don't have those doors... :( (I have them only in RED) I did manage to do a search, and there is a US seller, which I have dealt a couple times that is selling a pair for a reasonable price... I am willing to "donate" them to (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) what (...) Thanks Ben, appreciated. I would *really* love to get those 1 x 3 x 4 doors, as that's pretty much the only thing that has to be ordered internationally. Went for a bit of Lego hunting with John this evening (thanks again), but (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Personally, the layout is pretty cool... what you have is two basic seperate areas. This means you could have 2 "towns" with the area in the middle as transition area.... a sort of "green space". I think the cross-overs would be somewhat (...) (23 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks for asking. But anyway I was thinking about train layouts. The one thing about every train layout is that it is just a simple loop. So I was thinking maybe its possible to do something different. This may or may not be practical, but its an (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) shark attack! (23 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Interesting discussion...BTW, I think there are a more than a few of us that have pirates. I think both Jeffs have pirate stuff, Iain (I believe) has a couple pirate sets, and I have a bunch of pirate sets: Caribean Clipper (sh), Imperial (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Number 1 rated set on BrickSet? 6285 Black Seas Barracuda. The two most wanted sets on BrickLink? 6285* and 6286 Skull's Eye Schooner. Don't see any 'bogie plates' in those two! :)) (...) It does seem like a nice starter set. It is definitely (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Iain Hendry" <militaryduckjock@rogers.com> wrote in message news:GzAFEL.J4s@lugnet.com... (...) had Er... I meant Saturday. Friday night I made a digital picture frame. And had dinner with people who like LEGO enough to go have dinner with other (...) (23 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Apparently the new batch of rtlToronto shirts are finished and ready for pickup, which I'll go and grab tomorrow. So all of you who didn't get one in the first batch can now get one. And, as a limited time offer, when you buy your (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) .... clown bot balancing on a ball that is on a bed of nails... (I don't know...it might be possible...) (...) I agree that is starting to look like a very nice Shag Pad... (...) ... is it the beautiful view of the hiway keeping you from (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(You know, I tried replying to this about 8 times... maybe this time I'll hit send) "Richard Noeckel" <Shroud_of_kung_fu@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Gz9wxI.49H@lugnet.com... (...) I... OMG. Okay. I think I can handle the fish in the subject (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Can't say I ever have, but it's sorta fun just playing anyway! ROSCO (23 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, that's great! Trains rock! (Pirates. Pfft. Whatever :) (...) I can definetly sell you a Speed Regulator-as probably everyone else here can, as well as some curved track (ick). One really easy way to get around this though, is to find a (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Y’ever get tired of creating a subject title? Well I did… so I, as Prince did before me, choose a symbol…it’s a fish by-the-way! ~Now Back on TOPIC: (URL) dude, that’s quite the swingin’ pad you’ve got there. The whole light-rope and wicked balcony (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.people, lugnet.general)
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(...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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It might be the decaf coffee I've been drinking lately or that sip from the "Y-can" I had at the Pepsi-Challenge, but I'm slowly getting into System stuff. See I haven't always been a technic freak, as a matter of fact I started out with an all (...) (23 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I went over to my parents house and my dad and I finished off the frame. Thanks to Oliver for the machine, Derek for picking out the frame, and Calum for doing the hard bit of actually geting the thing running! :) (URL) Iain (23 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Ivan Louch" <ivn@idirect.ca> wrote in message news:Gz9JFr.K30@lugnet.com... (...) *ahem.* I haven't put the dungeon themeing in my bedroom yet, thank you. Iain (23 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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IIRC the sun rose around 5-30 this morning, so don't worry about Iain - he had at least another 20 minutes to get back to the dungeon. (23 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) not to be a party-pooper, but has the sun go to you already??? ;-) Benjamin Medinets (23 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:Gz89sJ.ID7@lugnet.com... <snip> (...) LTE, (...) Hey Calum, I'm intrested, in an image... I have an LTE ELITE 4/40CX with 12 Meg o ram and a 340 Meg HDD. Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Ivan, It's not Compaq really-almost all of the vendors have proprietary connectors and shapes on their floppies, batteries, hard disks, and CD drives. Part of it is due to the small size of laptops requiring specialized product design. The (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Very cool Iain! Kinda regret giving you that 5280! /me wants a cool DPF too! BTW, I tried the floppy that I pulled from one of the laptops (thanks Oliver!) and as Calum predicted it didn't even fit into my l-top let alone work (but hey, it was worth (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3D3041B3.1B7667...ers.com... (...) Yes :) We went to IKEA, got back to Calum's house around 22h30. Maybe a little later. Then we worked like mad rabbits in heat, crankin' out laptops. It's (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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you mean from the time you got it that night up until 2:30 am YOU MADE the DPF. WOW. cool -- Chris Pretend this says something funny (23 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Benjamin Medinets" <bmedinets@excite.com> wrote in message news:Gz621M.I8q@lugnet.com... (...) you did..... It must be at my work then, try sending it to the above address as well. (actually send it to both, that way I am sure to see it. Jeff VW (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) Iain (23 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) Iain (23 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, First off, a billion thanks to Oliver for those LTEs. They're rockin machines! The driver files for respective OSes are here: Win3.1, 95, 98, NT4.0: (URL) (Slackware): (URL) figure most of these will get loaded with DOS, Linux or Win95. (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Gz5Ltx.sz@lugnet.com... (...) little (...) pulled (...) Matt, Chris and I talked for a while about it tonight - I'm convinced it is truly a harmonic gear reducer. Iain (23 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi, almost forgot. Today, I got a new catalogue. It shows a nice pic of the grain yard. I think the overall layout is pretty good (the US one, that is) I am very disappointed in the bulk section. It looks like it is getting smaller and smaller... :( (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I am sorry I was unable to go to the dinner tonight, but I had to work... errr...go to drill. Please let me know about the plan of action...I already wrote to Jeff for some info. Please leave me an e-mail at my address....Calum or Jeff VW. Thanks, (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So is there a harmonic drive in it? (23 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My trucks in the shop, and I dunno if I'll actually get there :( The mechanics are presumably working on the vehicle. But, should I get the vehicle back in time, I should be there 6-6:30 Dave (23 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I try to leave work a little earlier then usual to get to dinner in good time, however even at Mel's I was getting there after 6. I figure it will probably be closer to 6:30 before I can get to Swiss Chalet. Derek (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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 (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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. (...) (23 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 (23 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 (23 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) (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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! (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (23 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 (...) (23 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 (23 years ago, 10-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So, who's up for train4 in September? :) Calum (23 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 (23 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 (...) (23 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? (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (23 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 (...) (23 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, (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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. :-) (23 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 (...) (23 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? (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (23 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 (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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 (...) (23 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. (...) (23 years ago, 4-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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