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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Gave my son a lego 3432 nba set. Quite nice. Better han the soccer sets since the "players" have springs in them. Worst part is the cat chasing the ball. : : : "The only person sure of himself is the man (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) the building of the mosaic. Jeff VW (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not quite sure what you mean... Normally, the step is more like a blade with a thickness just over half the diameter of the part to be step-fed. It will have a stroke of whatever the depth of your bin is, and be on a slight angle so that when (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) oh... neat. now.. over 12 units; would it be ONE big step or would the step be broken into 1 unit long segments? sort of if I took apart 11 penguins and glued all the steps side by each? or would it be more like if i took one penguin and (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Right, you make the step at least 12 units wide, and since the axles are laying on their side in the bin, they'll... this is confusing to try and describe in words. (...) Yeah, thats what I meant too :) humm (...) What normally happens is then (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OH, I see, your thought is to carry the axle vertically? no that cant work cause you have axle length from 2 - 12 units. my thought was to make a step 12 units wide this would carry all lengths up.. humm this would not solve how to deal with (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think so, too! The step width has to be slightly over half the diameter of the part being picked up - that's so that any bunching up or clogs fall over the edge leting only one part continue up. (...) Penguins, aww :) I wish MarineLand had (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) you once talked about a rolling feeder when i asked how real world materials handling was done. one day while pondering this in lego I thought about step feeding. I banged to gether a quick proof of concept, then got called to dinner. I think (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) But it was pretty fast! If you made it a little more rigid, maybe refine the pen holding, and slow it down a bit, you'd have a beautiful machine. (...) Cute analogy. :) (...) I did! It just had to be spoon fed. :) (...) A stepfeeder! Great (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) now, your mocking me. how could you like that plotter..... it was the same plotter as the 8094 except i ripped out the old 9v motors and direct drove the system with NEW 9v motors. it was a simple plotter with poor accuracy. the mocking comes (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ah, don't worry about it - I went to my parents on Saturday, and they had it taped, so they showed it to me. I like the plotter. :) Iain (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just D/L ed this video.... Calum the stress you must go through to OUT Do yourself must be incredible. If Dave thinks i missed my calling by analyzing Iain's dreams..... BAH!! you my friend have missed YOUR calling. forget project management.... (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) people are so picky :) Calum (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Jeff VW (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Over the weekend, Derek, JeffVW and I rebuilt the Sunday Star logo for the Toronto Star to be able to auction it off at a charity event. With plenty of 4107 Creator tubs and 10009 bulk blue packs, we constructed the mosaic in under two (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) :) -- Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: <anip> (...) Boy did you miss your calling in life Chris the dream analyser... that's what it should have been--this pyro guy thing is just a waste of resources. Dave K (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Here are the pictures I took at Train 4. (URL) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) to break you of the friend bear "thing" I will be forced to punish your mosaic of the DUCK... I hearty invoke chapter 43 section 3.3.1 of the Swap-A-Mosaic program. ".. allow giftee to modify said mosaic as form of torture." now, where can I (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Snacks! (URL) of course many others. Friend Bear likes snacks. In the For-est! DO NOT EAT THE DISGUSTING PUDDING I remember going to france when I was 9. Iain (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang writes: <snip> (...) <snipp> (...) So never really looking at it before... Sparky's Space has been 'alive' since '94, and at this exact second (as read by webcounter) 29425 hits. (URL) counter does not count (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) oh, i was thinking more like this: (URL) popcorn rtlToronto trail mix rtlToronto pemmican (jerky) rtlToronto beef steak rtlToronto pork puffs (the other white meat) (...) OK, your on... send me an average log. and I'll forward it on to Steve H (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Logs? :) This provided me with an evening of entertainment: (URL) or lunch break at the office, gasping and squealing among the cubes) (...) I'm not sure how he did it, but I know Brandon (of (URL) has a way to tell unique visitors. It might (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Even if it was just for the car picture. Iain (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, jeez. Think this: (URL) we are analyzing WHAT from our favourite webserver? Right. (...) Busy yes. Busy looking for a new job: Marketing or product trial. Technology sector. In Toronto. (...) They're not unique visitors though. Five (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have it, will capture it this weekend. (...) Sony's model prefix for a VHS VCR. Specifically a LOT of visitors are looking for info on the SLV-R5UC and R1000, two older but very good SVHS decks that tend to break with very common problems. I (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I think we should analyze this dream..... P U B L I C L Y (...) yes you are (...) you need to sleep more. (...) this is a regression statement. you wish for a simpler earlier time. (...) your confused. the roads are choices in your life... do you (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) we need to put a BIG BUTTON on the rtlToronro web page to get you more motors. sort of like save karyn, or buy-baby-a-home get-rob-more-motors (...) then we just tell Bruce not to mix his pink lego into the robot. OK, how about this, we leave (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) MMmmmuuuu rtlToronto Snacks!! (smack lips sound) (...) Asked... HA i begged 3 different time.... then I had to threaten the safety of your pet fish.... (...) 5 - 9 THOUSAD per DAY!!!!! holy hits bat people!!!! FIVE THOUSAND!!!!!! FIVE (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Speaking of that... any chance someone caught it on tape, and could cap it to a video clip and shove it online somewhere? I've been dying to see the segment! (...) What on earth is SLV? Iain (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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...and rolls over your neighbour's dog? It fits on your back, it makes a great snack... Since Chris asked about how much traffic we received after CityTV, on average, we serve 5000-9000 requests a day off of Peach. On Peach is the rtlToronto page, (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:H972Ct.K4B@lugnet.com... (...) I'm NOT KIDDING, but last night, I had a dream that the Don Valey Parkway was a giant wheat feild with dirt paths in it, and there were all these other roads (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, but I have four robots in the works right now. So most of my motors are 'occupied'. I find I never seem to have enough... (...) Well, I just don't think its feasible. I doubt many people would want to give a chunk of their precious Lego to (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) NO!!!! its not too late. the train stuff is over. the sickness is gone. (...) you wish! (...) YEs, buy more.... (...) tough, dave its time you stopped playing with dolls and finish work on your R14 robot. first build a very heavy sumo robot, (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I guess i should explain. Rob, loaned me the window walker for the TV thing and the day before, on Robs advice, I was "practicing" how to make it work. All of a sudden, I head the most painful loud CRACK. then the walker would not walk.... Rob (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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LOR stands on the table, forlorn, saying 'Finish me... Let me walk!...' which just happens to fall on deaf ears for I, Dave, train-head extra-ordinaire, have been far too busy with my modules and playing with LEGO train track :) But soon there will (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I want my window walker back :) I need the motors for something else. (...) I agree. This would be neat. I get first dibs on Dave's robot :) We should just trade robots after a competition. So you get to figure out exactly how someone elses creation (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I believe that's a Jeff E Original :) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Iain (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Link to the Brickshelf Folder: (URL) to my Lugnet LEGO Page about this event: (URL) hope you enjoy these pics, and that they provide a complimentary view on what others (Dave, Pics; Calum, Video) have already posted or will post later on. Thanks, (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Calum + Wit = Funny ¯¯¯...¯¯¯ rtlToronto T1: Check back for more photos! Photos were taken by a number of people… with pinhole cameras made with shoeboxes! rtlToronto T2: Check back for more photos! Images … done with a box of 64 Crayola crayons, (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Inspired by Breakfast television, and the events that it has spawned I would like to implement a new program at rtlToronto.org Its called Swap-a-Bot. The premise is simple. One of the reason we do the regular contests is so that we can see how (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The layout looked good on its own! (imho) :) I'm very happy with my camera--I fergot the smileys--I've had the DC120 for 5 years now and at 8600 pics, it's still going strong (though note to self--ceramic floor and a fall from 4 feet high is (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Nice work, Dave. Your shots are really quite good - don't worry about the camera. All the lower res means is that I don't have to scroll to see the other 90% of the piccy. You managed to make the layout look good :) Jeff E (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So what's the story behind all the containers in the bay? Something about the container crane going crazy, or was that some sort of "hey mister" activity or ?? (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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But it's mine and is paid for, so forgive the 1 megapixel... (URL) a boo--it was a good time! Tell me what you think.... Dave K (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks, that helps a lot! Cool mechanism. (...) It's prototypical to have a cable driven thingie to shift cars around a bit on a siding so if these cars are just for show, that would work. (Count rotations?) Put the siding on a slant so the (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yup. We mounted a single magnet inside the container at the top, and place 1x4 tiles above it. The crane utilized a second magnet, and the lift cables were actually a loop of chainlink belts. If both sides of the chain were driven (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I SO want to see that video (I'm at work where mpeg's are blocked..) Oh well I only have 3 hours left at work! As for the crane, Yes magnets were used to pick up the containers. It worked quite well, when it worked. Only twice did it drop it (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes it did (URL) downloaded it last night, It was quite huge(74 meg) but it was worth it) I can burn it if some one wants it... :) Way to go Steve! (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's a CG crane. It was all done in post. :-) Derek (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Way cool! Well worth the download. Can anyone post more details about the container crane? (around 00:56 footagewise) Is that a magnet or something else picking up the container? (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and blame the time of day.... but still. your normally a very well spoken media relations person for rtlToronto. When you started to tell the producer off camera that it took 37 hours of nortel time to (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Try saving it to your hard drive (right-click the link, hit Save As..."). (...) Not really, a couple of hours... Iain (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:H8zs2F.DG8@lugnet.com... (...) train4 (...) jerky. (...) vibration (...) Great movie! Iain will be admiring this one. -- Bob Fay (URL) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I got to see a portion of it...like the first 3/8ths of it before my explorer window (crappy XP) started going funny. From what I seen of it, it was quite excellent despite not getting the camera mounted on a camera car, nor taking a lot of (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Mario and Allan! Before the show, the head producer asked how we met, and I said, over the Internet, etc etc etc. Somewhere along the way, I quipped, "And he said he was a good looking girl! What a lie!" The guy then said "That's (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I too have to say congrats...even though I couldn't watch it... don't have cable and don't have a strong enough antenna from where I am to get it. <sigh> ...its not like I watch that much TV anyways. :) Wow...that is quite a bit of exposure in the (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, let me be the first to post after the event, and let me begin by saying... I had a Great time!!! Derek's modules were just inspiring--the detail in the buildings, the roads and stuff, even right down to the custom built table that held up the (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thank you. WOW, we brought a TON of stuff, and in the end the producers just picked one or two items. once the Camera goes live it gets "weird" (for me at least) when we all gather for dinner we can regal you all with the tales of things you (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris, Calum, I thought you guys did extremely well, given the limited amount of time and table space you were given. It's kind of too bad they couldn't have booked 'gadget guy' for another day... and given some of his lengthy spot to you. It (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I just saw it live... very nice job guys. Congratulations! Mario (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Wow, Calum! We *were* only kidding when we said you had to be done before Monday. Tuesday would have been fine... I especially like the closing shot from inside your station. When we set the layout up again, we need to have some photo op time with (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I put together a short clip of some of the trains running around the train4 layout: (URL) mostly just trains driving around-the onboard footage was REALLY jerky. (ie, jerky enough to cause data errors on the tape-probably due to vibration from the (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, For those of you in the Toronto/Ottawa/Ontario area with access to CHUMcity stations like the Pulse24, NewVR, CityTV, the NewRO (we think), we'll be making an appearance on BreakfastTV, a regional early morning television show, tomorrow (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.announce)
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(...) WHAT a Glorious day. for the first time in a while I've had more then 4 hours sleep in a row. I can leisurely make my way to another RTLToronto event. (sigh) :) Chris (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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You'll know why now. Goddamned trains :) Calum (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 If anyone needs: 3084 8466 4x4 offroad 4107 1 empty 4107 tub or 3432 NBA please contact me offlist. I will be by Saturday afternoon. Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I could just put my head on my desk and fall asleep right now... Dunno if I'm gonna make it to 5 p.m., and then the ride into the Big Smoke. Oh well... 70 more minutes... Stay awake Dave. Maybe I'll go out to my truck and haul in a few train cars... (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) your right, some of these are very cool looking. (...) this is probably VERY true. our idea of a bridge game evolved from the 2 things... the recent (then) junk yard wars episode of bridge building, and because we don't do anything half a$$ed, (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, Hope you all get some sleep tonight and have a great time tomorrow! Relax, enjoy, take lots of pictures. :) Off to the windy city... Iain (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, I'm here...and i'll be there. I got your e-mail, thanx! See you then, --==Richard==-- (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I found this website, and saw some amazing similarities to some of our recent competitions. rtl11: A brick too far, ie. bridge building (URL) by capture the "flag": (URL) the proposed rtl14: pipe racers: (URL) you click the "5012" link beside the (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) nod, John is brining all of it... but It may be a good idea to have extra wires et al, incase we need to extensions... (...) Lucky.... I'm thinking of taking tommorow morning off, I have meetings in the afternoon... (...) :) Building before (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll give Chris mine tonight, you might have to mod it slightly for your cam but it shouldn't be too much. Iain (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I built an impromptu car for it at our get-together in August. I went with an 8x24 *baseplate* as the bottom of the car; I was able to reinforce it with a technic beam along either edge. It rested on the tracks - gave a slightly bumpy view of the (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) ' (...) e (...) ) (...) ) (...) Egad! We need cameras! I didn't sweat bullets to build camera clearance in, only to be foiled by NCC! Jeff E (Whose video camera car would look like a russian Soyuz transporter - 2 tracks and all.) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I can bring the motor and wire; as you know, I lack the liftarms. I'm trying not to stay up all night, because I want to be somewhat together on Saturday. I did take two days off this week to try and catch up. My fingertips are shredded - I've worn (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) got to be low to the track (ie, lower than the club car train plate) AND leave the camera under 15 bricks. Also, has to be only at most 8 wide. Note the viewfinder sticks up a bit. This is very hard without the actual camera in your (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Gimmee some specs and I'll see what I can whip up tonite! Dave K (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think I can speak for us all when I say we'd all love to meet Abby! So mention to Kate that we're all excited about meeting the new Magno! :) Dave K (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Let's see: -I've been in Montreal for the last four days. -Away from Lego. -I have a train station to finish -And a second module of track alone -And a train Someone build a safe Elura40MC mount. Calum (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sweet!!! Thanks John, And Congradulations! Now I need do do some RCX programming as well... Jeff VW Who needs sleep? - Barenaked Ladies (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) But.... But... Your the 'Camera Guy'.... Thanks for closing those brackets :) ( ( *snicker* Jeff VW Hey Calum... Is your camera going to be making its first track run? (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave, I will actually try to make it out. I'd love to bring abby to show her off, maybe see if she could be a baby monster and stomp through the city, kick a train or two (you know, usual Magno stuff -- and she is daddy's girl) BUT i have one (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nope... sorry :/ I think this happened last year (a rtlToronto event falling on the same weekend as NCC) (...) I know... but between going to the train show, the Detroit auto show, seeing Matt Hardwick @ Viva, or NCC, I'd rather go to NCC (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Liftarms - Yup. (I can bring more) 9V motor - Yup. Wires - Yup. (I'll bring a bunch) John (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What??? You're not going to be at the train show this weekend???? (trying to guilt Iain into coming to the train show... ;) ) It's the train show! It's what you get your gear on for!!! Imagine the video you cold make with a setup like (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No. I coulnd't let those two open parentheses go unclosed. :) (URL) no all-nighters for me, I'm off to Chicago for the weekend to a amusement-industry event...!) Iain (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll have to stay up late on Thursday, since I go to the Big Smoke Friday right after work, and I'm not hauling my entire collection to the girlfriend's house. So What do I need to bring to the show on Sat? 3 mods, some cars and engines... (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ))? Iain, were you pulling an all nighter as well??? Jeff VW (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ;) *If* I were to drink an alcoholic beverage, it'd probably be Canadian... Dave K (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'd never doubt either, but now there's *proof*! You know, da proof is in the proof. Da proof is da proof because it's proven! Dave K -who thinks that his PM is funnier than Dubya at times. (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave, you're the last person I'd ever doubt was Canadian. Calum (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was an illegal alien living in the best country in the world of course! I was like, "Dave Koudys, of no fixed nationality...." But whew! Canadian once again. :) Dave K (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Um, just a little "c" canadian I think... now go drink a Molsons! (URL) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Van Winden" <jvwinden@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:H8sG79.H2F@lugnet.com... (...) 10 (...) )) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Guys, Does anyone have: 9 Technic Liftarms 1 x 15 in Black a 9 Volt Geared Motor Extra 9 Volt Wire The medium Size and some shorter lengths I am running short on some parts for my second Crane, The first one used 10 Liftarms, and now I've only (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So, if that little piece of documentation now makes you Canadian once again.... what were you during the 10 years it was gone? ;) Signed, A Curious Canadian (22 years ago, 16-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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