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(...) not quite... after the tulip (a GREAT cheap steak house) we went BACK to the shop to gossip like old women at a bingo hall. Calum mentioned the logo he did for me (as a JOKE -- PEOPLE) a LONG time ago :) Chris (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3E597126.EAA6B7...ers.com... (...) I missed something at Tulip, didn't I...?! Iain (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We DONT hurt duck's. Our policy is preservation through ENFORCEMENT! :) Chris (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:HAqw23.EIK@lugnet.com... (...) Iain (just got home from Toronto an hour ago) (22 years ago, 23-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) this looks like a deep link. now, all the pics are numbered from 11 to 40. so if you want to see all of them, just re-name the URL to 12.jpg ect. if you cant get it to work, wait for moderation. (URL) shot shows how I managed to get Dave's (...) (22 years ago, 23-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If you mean, attacking other robots by flailing around on the end of our lifting arm, sure... :) Calum PS-the capacitor drives the micromotor for AGES! (22 years ago, 23-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Put them in a zip file (under 10 MB in size for best results) and upload that. (or them if it takes more than one zip of less than 10 MB to get your pics) Brickshelf will unzip and populate the folder for you. Be patient, it may look like it's (...) (22 years ago, 23-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Recived - one brain slap for not following the threads and entering. Next time. Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 23-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Chris Magno" <cmagno@rogers.com> snip (...) This file is not yet public This file is not yet public This file is not yet public This file is not yet public This file is not yet public This file is (...) (22 years ago, 23-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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to watch. the way it would take a hit, then keep on attacking other robots..... It was a fun day. these are the "deep links" I think?? this is my first ever brickshelf page, and I have to say it was a bit cumbersome.... is there a way to batch (...) (22 years ago, 23-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, I know a lot of you took photos of the big Smash Em Up Derby event today. Could you email them to me? I promise to put them up faster than the usual four-six month span of waiting. Some info: About eight months ago, we did an event called (...) (22 years ago, 23-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, actually, I forgot about that. Beer and cheese. Breakfast of (not rtlToronto) champions. (...) Well, we had the beer. The cheese, well, that's another story. Calum (22 years ago, 21-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Must I remind you of my refrigerator... chock full of goodness like Parmigianno Reggiano for you and Rickard's Red for me?? Man what were we thinking of back then?! We should have stocked the Nortel office with cheese and beer! (22 years ago, 21-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, good, because all I have is an Iain designed weapon and a Calum mangled half of a drive system. Calum (22 years ago, 21-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I know exactly how you feel. Its Thursday...competition is Saturday...and I haven't even been CLOSE to where I build stuff. Can I just build a car with no motors, no rcx, no battery box, and just push it around by hand? Bruce (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) All I need is some Jump2 and Revolution in mine. And some hot dates. Hot dates rock. Iain (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think "dapper" would bother me so much if I knew what it actually meant. To me it just conjures up images of tea and doilies and wafers and everything terribly British. This is where a trip to www.m-w.com is useful. :: loading :: :: (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) that makes the most sense. we're all tired cause Jeff E is sucking our lego building spirit. if jeff just goes and scuba dives or vacations in europe, then all is well, if jeff enters a robot, or sorts his lego, I just want to watch TV and (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Elliott writes: <snip> (...) Do you think he is using the same wind that we are using? Dave K (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I go through this from time to time. What I usually do at that point is SORT. It helps that my collection is perennially disorganized. Looking at pieces usually gives me ideas. I finally got my Akro-Mils bins! Yay! 66 gorgeous plastic bins, (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I haven't given up hope yet--THe last 'bot competition, my 'bot wasn't working at all, even during my first 'bout in the arena, and yet somehow it came together after that... So I'll get home tonite, with my blase mood in tow, sit my heinie (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, good; I'm not the only one who was sitting starring at the lego. best I have come up with is a (censored -- Eyes Only ) weapon, and I *gasp* opened up the 8475 instructions book to see how lego attaches the stock motors. Ugh. I might just (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My complete lack of enthusiasm right now bothers me. Here I was last night, surrounded by my boxes upon boxes of LEGO bricks, had a few 1x16 yellow beams (worthless but for smash-em sock'em 1) in my hand, and I just sat there. Now I'm sounding (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Okay folks, Here's my encouragement and reminder that rtlToronto13 is less than a month away. Let's make sure rtlToronto13 goes off well: -It's advertised in the TPL newsletter -People from Lego Canada are coming to watch Even the librarians are (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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LegoLand California... (URL) coaster deep links... (5 URLs) from the windmill where the sessions were held: (URL) from the moc area (Test Track Diner): I only took a few, because I figured that there were so many other people taking photos.. (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 20-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Good thing we weren't talking about those on Monday night. -Tim (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Can you say "rotary dumper"? Don't need no stinkin' pins, just lock it in place with gears that don't rotate. (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm going to get at least one just to play with the ring gears. Its a shame there aren't any pin holes around the circumference to lock it down with though. Derek (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) for the wheels alone... I'd just drive up to the top of the hill. "Oh, is that Chris's 'bot I'm parked on top of?" The 'bots I could build with those tires.... Gaaghhghhgghhhhh... (Homer Simpson drool) Dave K (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Of all the things that go along with being a dad, the number one thing i still CANT stop doing is talking like a sailor. I know it has to stop, but WTF, I mean, its hard. how can i just stop?? maybe they have a laser therapy or something. (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've never been described as "remarkably dapper" before. That needs to stop. (...) That depends entirely on who you are. :) Iain (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, there's a new sherrif in town--her name's Abby! So out go the Farah(1) and car posters, and in comes the teddy bear curtains. Out go the pizza boxes, in comes the table cloths/napkins Out goes the vulgar language, in comes the 'polite (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow, something you guys *don't* allow ;-) <gdr> -Tim (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Two questions... 1. who's "we"? :-) 2. did I miss a memo? (bought my Michigan's Adventure pass already... opening day is 23 May!... 93 days to go!) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Obviously you weren't at the last dinner... Dave K (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> Oops, we don't allow swearing in rtlToronto. Iain (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I swear...one of us should have bought the pic... it was priceless. -Tim (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) NO!!! I Missed that one... :( (...) ROTFLMAO :) Jeff VW (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) He was thanking me for telling him that it was a mouse. (we were together for some of the reps) (...) He means the Batflyer. That one had a much longer line than the other two which were more or less walkons. Since it's just a figure 8 track (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Jeff, you caught the picture with all of our hands up, and Abner sitting arms folded over the safety bar, right? :-D That was fun! -Tim PS - Is Toy in Rectum posting in .rtltoronto? Guess so... ;-) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) On Monday six of hopped on the technic coaster for 3 spins around, Larry was with us, and we were talking about the type of coaster (hence the steel mouse comment)... I was actually thinking of the Fly at PCW when I was being rocked for side (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That model is actually a clone of Wonderland's "Fly" - that was the prototype. It's a MACK Wild Mouse... except that one is a mirror of Wonderland's. I love the themeing on the cars! (...) ? (...) Looking forward to seeing the pictures. When (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Me too (RC racer less) but Lots of BricksWest/LegoLand Stories/News/Pics... (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And I did, At Legoland... they were not all that huge, but they were fun, They have a technic roller coaster (Project X) that is a steel mouse, (Thanks Lar) And was quite fun, we went on it 6 or 7 times... In the Castle land there were 2 (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) One functional requirement of this work plan is that YOU HAVE TO BE LAID OFF and HAVE YOUR BOSS 220KM EAST. I think you're okay on the latter requirement by about 5200KM, but the first one... Mario and I were no longer working on Nortel (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Many of you are going through the same problem I am. Not enough hours in the day to build lego. By the time I get home, I have some time to play with abby, eat supper before I should really get on building a robot that will beat Bruce; next thing I (...) (22 years ago, 19-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, if you're gonna post, post something correct: a) It's called Above All, not Active Components. b) per se AboveAll has mostly computer parts, not RC parts. As for rechargeable batteries, Supremetronic on Queen is one source for them in (...) (22 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I accidentally deleted the e-mail when and where is this shin-ding? Dave K (22 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) someone has pointed out that i miss spoke and that this store is in fact called: Above All electronics. I was blearily eyes with i replied. all other data is more or less true. -- Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (22 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Is the treasure buried under a Big C? Derek (22 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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John, I know you sent this in private e-mail but it might be of interest to the group so I'm posting it here.... (...) If I was talking about an "electronics" store just west Bathurst St. then it was "Active Components" thats the place you found. (...) (22 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 I have one more 8475 available. Also most of nba stuff. 3804 - 250.00+tax Please contact me off list Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 18-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In the picture of the dockyard, the dockyard fence... is that made of rolling garage door sections?!?!?! or what? (OK now I see in a different pic, they are gratings. They look great!) Very, very nice work guys. I really like the sloped road (...) (22 years ago, 17-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: <snip> (...) I may not be able to make it on Saturday, unfortunately. Dave K (22 years ago, 17-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) you cant go wrong with a good night sleep... you might not will a contest.. but you'll feel well rested. (...) TRUE damage..... no not really, here's my predictions. Dave will show up with a 18" solid BORG CUBE.... nice and big, but (...) (22 years ago, 17-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, Here are some selected photos from the rtlToronto/train4 Lego Train Show up in warm and sunny Toronto, Ontario, Canada, this past January 18th, 2003: (URL) like to thank Jeff Elliott for organizing this layout, as well as the key builders (...) (22 years ago, 17-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I haven't done a thing yet. I don't even have any ideas. Maybe, I'll be like you and get a good nights sleep before the contest. ZNAP?? Do you really think there is much chance of true damage? Bruce (22 years ago, 17-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hello, I need some help. I've been trying to load the software that is available at (URL) onto my Compaq iPAQ 3850 without much success. 1. What files do I need to download to run NQC on my iPAQ? 2. What are the iPAQ folders that the various files (...) (22 years ago, 17-Feb-03, to lugnet.robotics.palm, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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CR*P for building with...... Geesh. so, like any other decent lego smash up derby builder, I'm spending every spare minute building the winning entry for smash up derby.... (you know -- the trial version of future games) and cause I have so much of (...) (22 years ago, 16-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Is anyone else considering going to the Toronto Auto Show sometime? When y'all thinkin' 'bout goin'? I just found out on Friday that Toyota announced they're gonna sell the ECHO Hatchback (Yaris) in Canada starting in the summer!! I *have* to go see (...) (22 years ago, 16-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Yo John! Where is you, gurl? Is you getin' your hair did??? Iain (22 years ago, 15-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Chris Magno" <hollynorth@bellnet.ca> snip Subject: Re: SMASH up DERBY!!! date set (...) Anytime. (...) Not always. Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for (...) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:HA9Lrz.HEH@lugnet.com... (...) Only if by "coolest" you mean "biggest loser ever" (...) No come on!! Share! :) At Ventax we have a dog named Peaches. She is very fat. Peaches eats a (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:HA9I9D.DIn@lugnet.com... (...) I'd come along to watch, too! Iain (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) See?? We're cool froods! Iain being one of the coolest guys I know. My dream involved penguins... But, as Hammy Hampster used to say, "that's a story for another time..." Dave K (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Last night I had a dream that I was loading a washing machine with clothes. The drum, though, was the drum out of a dryer (vertically mounted of course), but instead of three paddles, it had 6. When I turned it on, I wasn't sure if I should (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Dave, I could not have said it better myself. thanks. Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? NOW, go and pretend to build a robot that you claim can win. (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) K, listen up everyone-- We, the folks at rtlToronto, are a great bunch of people who are fans of the brick. We are a group of LEGO enthusasts from the Greater Toronto and Southern Ontario area who like hanging out and talking about our chosen (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave: do you think there is a chance that the lugnet community would think we are NOT the friendliest place on the net; and that by actually having to point out the smile's people might construed that as sarcasm and in fact we really do not (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ;) (...) <snip> (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll come. Calum (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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the list as I have it: Dave (the ego) Chris Bruce (the simple) Calum (the chicken) John G (the... the... DAMN, I don't know enough about John to slam him) Wayne (the new guy) tent: Derek (the coward) Rob (the infirm) Angelo (the supplier) Jeff E. (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No way to many things going on at the moment. Can't do them all. (...) Well I was thing how I could reproduce the effectiveness of Razer or Hypnodisk, but really no. (...) I know Calum has one. Derek (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Derek, You in on the 'Get Ready To Rumblll...llleee...eee!!!!!'? Just wonderin'--Me thinks you'd be my only competition. So entrants: Dave Chris Bruce Who else? (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just poking my nose in to make this tread even longer. Carry on, Derek (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Jeff, Get home quick! Chris is running rampant saying "technic rulz! train is dead!!" while the rest of us are trying to figure out how to get him committed. Trains! (still kick yer heinie in the next 'bot competition, Chris!!) ;) Dave K (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If we were to go by the record.... Lesee--12 'bot competitions, of which I missed the first 3 or 4, and I still have, what--3 firsts, 2 seconds, and one little fifth... Hmmm... Let's now look at Chris's record... <crickets chirp> <yawn> <dog (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, Dave thou art so witty. How do you take your tea? Let me presume, that you enjoy your tea much like your 'bots do, with TWO LUMPS! (...) CHEAP SHOT! :) <-- please note the smile and speaking of cheap shots; after Bruce finish's his (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: <snip> (...) Yes please, tea would be very good whilst I watch my 'bot pummel your 'bot. I think Abby would have a better chance of winning than Chris's 'bot :p (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WHO!! I want names!!! ok, seriously, I don't understand this. its all part of the FAQ, we've talked about it in this NG before; this is simple banter and trash talk that means nothing. most posts are peppered with the smile or winky faces..... (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) that's great news....it would have been VERY cool if Angelo POSTED to the NG that he can get them is 3 days..... (...) HA!!! I'm already trying to find the sharpest beam lego makes.... Bruce, meet SPIKE; Spike, this is your dinner. YOU GOIN' (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I interrupt this Lego Robotics trash talk to inform non GTA readers than Bruce and Chris are in fact, good friends, and this is only the banter we usually have precompetition. (I was recently told by some non Toronto folk that "You guys seem (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Anyone wanting an 8475, please contact me offlist or on my cell 416-358-9972. I have a couple. Angelo -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPfreeware 7.0.3 for non-commercial use (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Angelo just delivered the 8475. That's service...Thanks Angelo. Magno, prepare to lose! (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"jeff van winden" <jvwinden@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:HA7vor.AzA@lugnet.com... (...) Is it warm out there? :) Go ride some roller coasters! You CAN! :) Iain (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey, Just thought I'd drop you guys a line and say hi! Doing well in California... Jeff VW (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 From: "Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> snip (...) snip (...) Nope. I was at an indoor event and cell phones were causing problems. (...) What is a VOR? (...) You need to be careful. I'm sure you have (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yep 8?) (...) OK yeah didnt explain that well at all. I'm thinking a platform in the base goes up & down, it has a rotating link of some kind (turntable) on top that pushes the activating mechanism up & down. Hmmm not sure if thats any (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Ross Crawford" <rcrawford@csi.com> wrote in message news:HA63LK.KG1@lugnet.com... (...) What on Earth would you want with 200 red beams? Are you up to something? :) (...) Not quite sure I follow... (...) from (...) infra (...) Puting the RCX on the (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Do it! Although red beams may be getting a bit scarce - I just bought over 200... (...) Yeah thats gonna be tricky, but maybe just have a link from the base attached with a turntable? (...) Maybe have power in the tower (hey that rhymes!) and (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) On the Jump and Jump2 the cylinder for doing the shot-up goes right through the centre of the turntable, so I don't think I can do it like that. :/ The only thing I can think of is to put a drive up top for the lifting, on top of the (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I hear you. Its tough to get enough Lego to build big things that are colour coordinated. Especially with technic, since studded beams have been virtually discontinued. (...) Yes, Bricklink is a great way to get specific parts you need. But be (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) is how HUSS is doing the crown and lay-out arm system at the top of the tower, for the Jump. (from: (URL) ) The incredible part of this is that for laying down of the tower onto the trailer (for transporting), see those two pins that (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: <snip> (...) I'm always happy! :) See!! :) All these smileys all over the place means that I'm perpetually happy :) Even in my always confused state :) Now I just have to get away from whatever it is (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Count me in.... sounds like a lot of fun... John (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:HA4ou2.MDD@lugnet.com... (...) I (...) I guess like, each gondola could have different seats. Gondola Blue, Gondola Yellow, Gondola Red. Theoretically I could do the arms like that, too... (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can lend you some yellow or blue seats. As for your question-stares at 11 copies of Soccer Grandstand, 8 seats each-yes. Calum (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Iain Hendry" <militaryduckjock@rogers.com> wrote in message news:HA4Hu7.6FG@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) now I'm out of a) seats b) red beams c) white beams d) micromotors UGH how do you people BUILD NICE THINGS!!! This is making me cross. Do I have (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <robbby31@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HA4Gu4.3Go@lugnet.com... (...) WHOAH! That would have been really wild, too :) (...) the (...) Aw, crap. I've no idea how to do that... (...) bigger (...) Not quite sure I follow... this is (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) versions of my car assembly line. I was going to try a carousel instead of the conveyor... I couldn't be bothered to do the math, but I think its close. But the exact dimension is across the points, not the sides! So if you wanted to make it (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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