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(...) Um, I was thinking more along the lines of this: (URL) Thursday thursday thursday. Sigh. Hurry up, week, hurry up. (See, this would be trying something new, because I was (am) obsessed with Psyclone (200+ rides) - but the HUSS Giant Frisbee is (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I liked that one too. (...) in bed? (...) Which Chinese Buffet did you go to? Derek (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's hilarious!! :) I love it. I am on fortune cookie number 4 for today*, my favourites thus far are "Now is the time to try something new", and "There is a prospect of a thrilling time ahead of you." Iain *-me mum scored like 50 of 'em on (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) you are correct. but those are 4" to 2" T's we would like to see an all 2" T. without getting into a plumbing lecture, 2" ABS T's have no real place in the home. the Y is the better product. thanks though Chris Why do solar calculators have an (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Really? I’m of quite the opposite opinion actually – in the past year and a half that I’ve been using PayPal I haven’t experienced or noticed any problems what-so-ever. That includes sending, receiving, and even transferring funds to my (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) They do indeed exist. From my basement: (URL) come off at an angle and then straighten out, but they are Ts. (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) go right ahead and mention all those dave. THAT'S MY POINT. even those crap robots were still robots that competed. unlike you or bruce who show up with NOTHING. I've said it before and I'll say it again, even a crap robot is better than no (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Shall I remind you who sat beside you in Project X? Sure I may have come in at 5th place in that particular event, but oh well... Mock away! And Iain should never *ever* stfu!! Keep up the awesome posts Iain! Dave K (...) Shall I mention the (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, in terms of rtlToronto, this will be a hard event. After Show Me the Monkey and ProjectX, we've been doing a lot of "easy" events, we reran Blockstacking, we tried bridgecrossing+CTF, we did the Last Bot Standing game etc. This one aims (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My first question: Do you want this to be a typical rtlToronto event, or should it be made 'easier' for Brickfest? (...) To really think about how difficult it is, I've been thinking about how to actually solve this. An easy design would have (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, PayPal in Canada is a real PITA. 310F was basically bringing every photocopy, note etc into the open book exam and writing every equation down so the TA would be merciful. And since I've already spoken to you about the politics of (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) no iain, it was aimed squarely at Bruce and Dave. the 3 of us are really the only ones who play the mocking game. BUT we allow anyone to play. all you need is to proclaim your robot to be better than sliced bread, and show up with a bot. Of (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That would look awesome! I had kind of "visualised" a more cubish design, too. (...) That's probably aimed at me - and I realize that I really should STFU as I haven't entered anything since what, like, Guelph? :( (...) Well, yeah, that's sort (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) as nice as your pencil sketches are, I think the community as a whole would be better served if you spent Ma Bell company time updating the photos page for r13 rather than droning on and on about your barbie train station. chris (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This made me laugh my butt off!!!! I'm flattered that you might think Project X is much more difficult than Thermodynamic, and PayPay in Canada. I will not speak about #3 cause it makes me SICK! (lets not go there) Inspired by your fear of (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) things. (...) I think for a first go, it should just be 45 or 90 degree corners. I think the problem is challenging enough as it is. All this pipe stuff reminded me of this: (URL) the Y thing, does that mean that like, certain pipes are "Dead (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can lend you the requisite switches. I think I have three pairs. Do note, you have to push that switch north one straight track. Here's what I'm planning to do: (URL) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, One of the concerns I've heard about rtl15: Pipe Racers and it's predecessor event at BrickFest 2003, is that it may be too difficult to traverse a Y joint. I'd like to take a survey as to whether or not people think this is possible (the (...) (22 years ago, 8-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm busy making the actual modules/legs at this moment... Though the other night I build a railway station (tiny compared to Calum's) for the trainyard... Planning on revamping the engine repair building as well Dave K (22 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well after careful examination of my Lego i have come to the following conclusions: 1) I have no track 2) I have no train wheels 3) I have magnets... 4) But those are from M-tron sets.... Based on those 4 I have realized I have no trainsets... (...) (22 years ago, 7-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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