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(...) I'd just like to confirm that this is in fact true. I tested it earlier this morning. Even Chris has testers. :-) Derek (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) From Yesteryear I learned to do 'phone talk' for I worked for an order desk for a wholesale floor chain-- "Good (morning/afternoon)...Dave speaking, how may I help you?" I was there for a long time, and learned some ins and outs of dealing (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain, you don't want to work for me. I stomp all the time.... and I am prone to random acts of muttering. AND I start all my phone calls with "hollynorth...." unless I make the call then I go into this routine: "Hi, my name is Chris, I'm (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I probably make it out to sound a lot more glorious than it really is... I mean, it's fun sometimes, but there's just an unbeliveable amount of frustration (and I'm assuming that's standard in any job) and it doesn't seem to be outweighing the (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I dunno, I liked the bowl, it made me want to have something similar here. Then I remembered, I hate it when people come bug me. :) Iain PS - for everyone who works in an office-environment, does it drive you up the wall when people come up (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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so you can get creative to do this: ---...---snip web page verbiage---...--- It transcends job function, department, managerial level-a support desk staffer can find themselves talking to division director while enjoying ---...---end snip---...--- (...) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Amazing! Why do you even bother with Lego? Rob "Iain Hendry" <militaryduckjock@rogers.com> wrote in message news:HE2xz8.19p1@lugnet.com... (...) 52sec, (...) (21 years ago, 29-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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During rtlToronto/train4.5, we all bought candy at Zellers. Here's how I ended up giving away mine: (URL) (21 years ago, 30-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.announce.moc)
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(...) What??? I just order 3 of these for us!!! One for each loop of the layout. I've even started licensing discussions with Centerline so we can produce rtl branded versions of them. I thought this was going to be a big seller and everyone would (...) (21 years ago, 29-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Some choice pictures from this past weekend: Once moderated: (URL) links: (URL) view down main street, from my end of town toward Derek's. On the left: the yellow Flatiron building; the church; the white and blue police shop; the grey train (...) (21 years ago, 29-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just wondering if the task for rtlToronto14 was set (officially) yet? Innocent bystanders with inquiring minds want to know... -Rob A> (21 years ago, 29-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Is it ever any different? :) I'm just surprised how many people can rationalize a $150 product that is nothing more than a metal bracket and a felt roller and is of questionable effectiveness. Are people that lazy, or are there that many (...) (21 years ago, 29-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Calum is on a tirade... ;) Chris is on a build unique 'bot spree... (paper folding and now track cleaning 'bot) Dave's on a train layout building spree... Rob hasn't said much... At least Iain's still posting great video footage of awesome (...) (21 years ago, 29-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I dunno, I'd just hire some college kid to clean the track for me. Iain (21 years ago, 29-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) let me get this straight.... $104 USD for a bit of steel, and some round felt. for $104 (or less) someone could rig up a new mindstorms sensor that measures the resistance of the track and trigger a motor to clean the required section. (using (...) (21 years ago, 29-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What's amazing IIRC about the Viper and ViperSE is that the idea was originally pitched by Iain to his boss with a Lego model. Isn't that cool? Calum PS-cooler than a $104 track cleaner. (21 years ago, 29-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Iain... I down loaded the "raw" footage, and... and... holy ca ca! Its cool to see what you do with Lego, but to see this and know you were a MAJOR influence in its design and fruition.... WOW! :) man, your so cool. no go and build me a lego axle (...) (21 years ago, 29-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Friday, we fired up the newest Viper to be built at Ventax. This will be the fastest one yet. The tipspeed as it passes through its centrepoint, once we get it up to 100%, will be appr. 117 km/h. Right now in these videos, which I shot today, it is (...) (21 years ago, 29-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I am fine with the bare 2x4 bricks. I've put some in a tub of rice, and my preliminary "devices" (the right word escapes me just now -- laughable attempts, perhaps?) have not seen any unwanted interlocking. I am against using marbles too, at least (...) (21 years ago, 27-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Rob Stehlik" <rob.stehlik@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:HE0Jn3.rLn@lugnet.com... (...) about (...) with (...) like (...) you (...) and (...) Agreed 100%; I'd take marbles over bricks for sure. Iain (21 years ago, 27-Apr-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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