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(...) Bruce.... I was not going to ever use this line.. but you forced my hand. If it were not for me then you would not be here. Heck the best you could hope for is Calum, and maybe a extra special "Bring-your-Train-to-Work-day" then tell us all (...) (22 years ago, 27-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Eric Sophie writes: and hopefully pick up some knowledge from the masters. I don't think he's talking about you Chris. (22 years ago, 26-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have this one picture of a KMG/Tivoli Remix - on the backdrop it's got this guy with a USA hat, giving the finger with both hands at the riders. And his buddy next to him is all decked out in bling bling at the turntables. It's great. (...) (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hello RTL! I just have to say that it was a pleasure meeting Jeff Van Winden at BW2003. I also very much want to convey my amazment after I watched the RTL music video that Jeff played at the animation festival. You guys are the greatest! I was so (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, is amazing how the 'old country' is much less conservative than North America, and yet we think we're the 'light of the world' with our democracy, our tolerance, our 'enlightenment' and all that. But this isn't o.t-d ;) Dave K -who, no (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Here is the link to the article regarding the awards the Star recieved. (URL) VW (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Here is a better page with all detail pictures including setup. (URL) will warn you that if you are browsing around the German fair sites, you will undoubtedly come across pictures of the backdrops on their machines. They are... well, you'll (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Chris Magno" <hollynorth@bellnet.ca> wrote in message news:3E5BBC39.5344AF...lnet.ca... (...) Yeah, I get that a lot. :-/ You have no idea how epic a machine the Revolution is until you have done it, espically at dusk or night. Truly something (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Jeff Elliott" <jeffe@telepres.com> wrote in message news:3E5BC4E6.1CDA80...res.com... (...) Scrambler, sure! Have a look at the Mondial "Shake" or HUSS "Booster" - both of those machines draw parallels to the scrambler but add aditional free-driven (...) (22 years ago, 26-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I know, some of you were looking for the 'friendliest' place on the net...Whoops, wrong turn. (22 years ago, 26-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This from a guy whose overall design hasn't changed since day one! And don't tell me about not changing a winning design: 1. With that kind of thinking, we'd all still be riding horseback. 2. You've had some limited success, but, that’s only (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) EXCELLENT NEWS! (no pun intended) Congrats to rtlToronto and all involved! Matt (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In December 2002, rtlToronto was asked to build the Toronto Star's logo out of Lego bricks, which ran almost half a million copies (2.2M readership): (URL) Lego mosaic layout recently won an Award of Excellence from the Society of News Design in (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch) !!
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(...) clrscr was an inverse heart--talk about dusting off obscure corners of my memory. I used to make all these little keyboard graphic movies on the PET and the 64. Boy what fun It's when I learned that FOR/NEXT loops should never be used for time (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Possibly. Although it's not noticeably harder to turn the 'wrong' way, just that the LED never lights, and the total charge is much, much lower when you stop. I used a pin stuck into a z40 gear to wind it, and I found it easy to wind at a (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) no, but I do want technics figure scaled houses of ill repute. (...) in this lug... yes. if its cross posted to ANYWHERE else... no. if its a tuesday, YES, unless its cross posted to Calum if in the message you refer to Iain's dreams... then (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Is not 12, is not 4 modules--it's 6 regular baseplates (3 baseplates by 2 baseplates)--it fits on one module. The issue is, then, either there's no road on that baseplate, or no two sets of track... I think that Chris just wants a 4 module (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) you (...) Calum; NOW who is being the FREAK!!! look at this web page.... scroll down to the Bio for Chris Tucker... (URL) are so wrong. that guy dose not look like the guy in Iain's PIC. not even close. first off the guy's hair is too (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh my god! It's Chris Tucker! Calum (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) HEY!! if Dave can bring his 12 module fire station, then I think we should allow other people to bring in LARGE church's and Cathedrals. (smirk) Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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iain (...) in this picture a perfect stranger is in the background looking at you as if you are some sort of freak. -- Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We've got to be a little careful with scale. The American LTCs often have this incredibly overscaled buildings which dominate the layout--like a four module gas station or a six module church. That's insane. Best thing to do is to bring it to (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How hard is the gearmotor to turn? I briefly fiddled with that at Calum's last week and could barely turn the shaft! Maybe I was going the wrong way...? (...) Mondial makes some wheels with capacity of nearly 1 000 :) (...) Do you know what (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden writes: <snip> (...) I'll post tonight the layout of the train yard/firestation that I was thinking about but basically, a full module placed to the right of Jeffs ramp and above my Christmastree farm (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, this makes me think we could make a 2 wide version of the Altenburg layout. Much more protable. :-) Derek (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The one above the dam could be spoken for, version 2 of my dam, has been designed to the proper module specs, (no more 97 stud lengths), as part of the dam design I was going to build two half modules that would be placed on either side of the (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Of Course you can... There is also spme space between the ramp and the road that (could be used) I will be starting re-construction of the Portlands after the rtl 13 event.. (I guess I should start building for that...) (...) :) I can do that, (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Elliott writes: <snip> (...) We do have two modules right now that are not officially spoken for--one on each side of the dam. Now we had guest buildings on them for the last train show, but if we're doing this NMRA (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) <snip> Ladies and Gentlemen... We have a convert! Now we'll have 8 (or nine--Derek! ;) ) battlebots at our next competition! But now back to cliffclimbing-sumo'bot Dave K (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm going to need to borrow some real estate in Lower Altenburg. Jeff? Can a grab a small chunk of portland next to the road? It's FunFair time! See, I've had a ferris wheel model languishing for some time. So last night, I rebuilt it in brighter (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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First of all, I'd like to say: WOW, 8475 is a great set. I haven't had an R/C vehicle in 8 years or so, and the last one was a cheap Radio Shack van. For those coming from the R/C community, it might not be as exciting, but this is the set I've (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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it has been brought to my attention that several of our members can not post to LUG's the list I have so far is: Ivan Steve H I had this problem when i was trying to set up my work acct. but it solved itself the second time I applied. I'm sure i (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Christopher Reeve is having a guest appearance on 'Smallville' tonight. I have actually neve sat thru an entire ep. of Smallville, but tonight I'm probably going to do just that. For those 'not in the know', Christopher Reeve is the actor who (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This email came from our old friend Dave Astolfo and I'm reposting the reply because I think it's applicable: (...) Good news! It'll be a great event, I think with many people from afar coming! I'm going to copy this post to the NG because it'll be (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Can you get it in widowed, crippled, no-dental-plan, mother-of-seven grain? Iain (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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dave, again, you show more restraint then I would (...) its at the point that they ask about the e-mail "jokes" that I would start throwing things. ".. you want your J O K E S funny guy!!! I'll show you something funny.. then I'd proceed to kick the (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Layin' down the smack. Jeff E style. Lovin' it. Gord ROCKS. Now I want to throw people into doors. Iain (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I always like The Gord--in moments of ultimate frustration at my job, I just click on any one of thsoe stories and I'm good to go for another few rounds... (...) So we put Compaq ML350 servers in all our big branches--dual processors, hot swap (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave, dave, dave! (shakes head) what have you done to me. after spending a LOT of time reading up on this gord guy, I have felt a rekindling of my disdain for stupid humans. an there are a LOT of them. Talk about coincidence. after reading (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 1 F Yup. A Farad. The unit you're *used* to seeing with greek letters in front of it. Now, the cap has a voltage rating of 2.5 V. Someone with more electronics than I can explain what this means. But 1 F = 1 C / V, and a Coloumb is an Amp for (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The Gord is good. The Gord knows how to handle the foolish and the unwise. (...) Eh, they pay me well. I shut up and never say, "Oh you foolish beings--why do you task me so!" It makes a good 'headspace' for dealing with other avenues of my (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK, I'll play. are you refering to this event: (URL) only day this robot eevnt will be held is march 15. if you can make it any time during the day of Marh 15, we'd love to see you. Chris (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm gonna be in the area from the 15th-18th or 19th of March, probly won't be able to get in to anything to meet anyone, I think the only day I'll have open will be the morning of the 18th. If I can I'll try to pop into the event that day. If anyone (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Thanks Dave. I was going to have a lot of fun, earning all about your craft, and the ways in which you deal with fools. -- but you pointed me to a funny Gord page. i don't think i would last very long at your job. not that I could not solve those (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oooohhh... gravy sopped bread... Gaagghghghghhhh (Homer Simpson drool) Well, it was like 2-3 years ago, they're just getting around to changing the name on the busses. (...) Here's the interesting bit--Laidlaw Waste was sold off like 6-8 years (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) no while I was explaining to you the idea of how to ration your buttered bread to better "sop" up the gravy of the main mean, you did NOT mention the acquisition of PMCL. Congrats. (...) WOW, will you re-brand all the other school bus's and (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno writes: <snip> (...) Did I mention that we bought PMCL? At least *some* of PMCL, like their transit offices in Etobicoke, Midland and somewhere else... Then we divvied their school bus runs to Laidlaw Ed (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 1 Farad. Derek (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) i still think that if we "scored" this based on hits, then I would have been the hands down winner. especially against Bruce's 2 wheels sissy robot. HA. even partially hobbled, I still managed to get good hits in. and lets not forget the worm (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) Well, my 'bot may not have been the most fun to watch... Except when it was flipping your 'bot over! :) I had a great time and I'm looking forward to the next one. (as long as we all don't show up with "Sheridan'bots" (tm)) :) (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) Iain (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Really? I'm surprised... it looked so small in the unopened bag. What's its capacitance? Mario (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Oops.... let's try this again.... Chris vs. Bruce (URL) & Iain vs. Chris (URL) & Iain vs. Wayne (URL) group shot (URL) the pics after moderation: (URL) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I put my better photos up in my brickshelf account.... Here's a few teasers (deep links): Chris vs. Bruce (URL) & Iain vs. Chris (URL) & Iain vs. Wayne (URL) group shot (URL) the pics after moderation: (URL) was fun!!!! Now time to build for (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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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