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Hey folks, Apart from sitting in Altimas, Accords, Mazda6's and berating the VW dealer, I found myself the night before pouring milk into my RCX2.0. Let me explain. Late Monday night, I was playing with a certain new Lego set, trying to make a (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I could have just said in the first place, that I typically like nice things which suck. :) Iain (inuendo-day) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) huh?? dump your GF (Girl Friend?) Chris (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) "Read All About It" (URL) was a TVO show. I hated it. The typewriter scared the crap out of me. TVO has this incredible ability to make shows that used computers as cheap plot devices. We can't afford a real plot, so we'll use this computer to (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Does it really? Because I was looking for an excuse to dump my gf. (...) Funny that. :) Iain (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) No, goof :) National Plastics Exhibition 2003: (URL) how horrifying. I just realised that nowhere does it actually say NPE means National Plastics Exhibition - it just calls the show "It's All About Plastics". THAT IS STUPID. Sounds like a (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ROTFLMAO !!!!!! :) Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi. I decided to buy two new sets yesterday at my TRU (at full retail). Yikes!! Anyways, I bought the microwheels set (which I just might part out completely and put the majority of pieces into my brickshop). I also got the Wild Wind-up Set (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Null Pointer Exception in 5 days? Derek (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's why I love this industry; I get to have a behind-the-scenes look at how the world works. So much is made with plastics and there are a lot of very complicated problems that can/have been overcome in amazing ways. One of the most (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If you ask nicely sometime though, I'll tell you. ;) (...) I keep having to remind people that I'm more interested in flatrides than coasters, but it was a nice attempt. :) That's an awesome track, Doug; something like that would be really (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just want to know who lives in that house. The lawn is absolutely awesome.... Ralph (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) don't want to know what excites him. Iain, look at that GREAT track. tell me with a straight face that the image above dose not inspire you to combine your 2 favorite hobbies. you are now going to build a pipe racer robot! (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I hadn't considered how they mold the U's. Sounds like a a real headache to design... but a cool problem. -- Doug (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Why would we want easy??? :) In any case, the 'pressure' type has a larger cross section through the bend but maybe it's strength might be useful for this game. What I mean by added strength is that the pressure elbow has a stronger friction (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I wasn't condemning not going on Tuesdays... I happen to like cheap wings by the bucket... But *if* I had to choose, say, buying the backhoe today or say, waiting 2-3 weeks 'cause it might be cheaper--eh, I have money today that's earmarked (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, John Guerquin wrote: <snip> (...) What's saturday? Or did I miss something when I was over in o.t-d? Anyway, pics are up for those interested in seeing yet *more* of the backhoe... (URL) K (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Some of us still go Tuesdays. I'm with Steve. I'd wait for the retail plus $10 off. ($10 off?@$3! Where?) Calum "I can't believe an Altima costs $26298+Freight+PDI" Tsang (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Congrats Dave! Now I'm really jealous... and itching to get one... .... arghhh...hhh.... MUST....FIND..... JOB..... :) So I went to TRU today, and they informed me that the Backhoe should be arriving in their warehouse next week, which means (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Abby like to use it as a teether. and its the only lego I have that she can safely chew on that's in easy reach. if I gave her a 2x4 brick, i think the corners might be a bit too sharp. Chris (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Don't forget the 8453 Technic Slammer Rhino (one gray 7-axle). (URL) The new 'mini' technic sets, 8451 and 8453 also follow the trend of odd axle length in grey, even lengths in black. (2 URLs) Also note how the axle pins are now in tan in (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey, some people go to bar 'n grills on Tuesday 'cause it's cheap wings night... My job pays me well enuf to buy wings when and if I want wings... :) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Done! Probably didn't set a record or anything.... Here's what's wrong with the set... Nothing!!! Wow! Colour me impressed and shake the LEGO outta me! This set was almost as much fun as the Space Shuttle! It's a keeper (as in I'll probably (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) love it. Iain (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Some people just don't wait to get 'em cheap at retail plus save $10 coupon. It is always rush, rush, rush. Steve M. (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Here's the pic. (URL) found a bunch at an ACE Hardware store. -- Doug (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I order it, when, Wednesday? Come home today and, lo and behold, one Backhoe :) So no time to talk... building... No interrupting!!! Dave K (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks. And yeah, that's a different animal. (...) The SR isn't available in Minnesota... at least not at the three Home Depot's and three Menards where I checked. A call to the Nibco distributer (and his call to Nibco) had the following (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) don't think it dose not creep me out either!!! Chris cause it dose!! its VERY creepy!! (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) b/w the mosaic and him calling you all the time... me thinks there's something not quite right with that Calum guy... ;) Dave K (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ya know.... if you keep talking like that your fellow Americans might not be pleased. Heck I remember one guy, years ago, from some small town, Lincoln I think. Any ways, he was slandering the mensa level of your fellow country men and he was (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ok, I made another trip to my local home improvement stores. I could not find a C5806SR. I found the C5806. I have a couple suggestions. First, in the "watered down for US" version of Pipe Races, how about using this 45 degree bend: (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, but I still have that 'secret picture' which I'll use for bribe money someday... Dave K (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) now that was a FUN day. just us guys, (and calums sister) and power tools and lego, and a shopping trip to Home Depot. and a side trip to walmart for Calum. and me in almost all the pics just siting on my duff pointing and supervising. Chris (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) (URL) (...) Dave K (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow! Now that's dedication! Unfortunately the C5806SR is not the C5806. The SR must be "small radius" or something, because it's a lot tighter of a turn. I have put up a picture on the website. Is the SR available in Minnesota? Steve, do you (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi All, I tossed up a reference page of several plastic pipe components available at Home Depot (Woodbury, MN) for Pipe Racer comparison purposes. (URL) hoping the 'C5806' 45 degree elbow that was available here is similar to the 'C5806SR' version (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sounds like a good criteria for making brick purchases. Since town has been juniorized and I don't like those new World City sets too much, Well I have a good portion of the juniorized sets, actually alarmingly high (sad to say). The new World (...) (21 years ago, 17-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Bruce Sheridan wrote: <snip> (...) Wake up Bruce!!!! Dave K (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You know, I only got half way through that before I started nodding off. (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually I only buy Lego sets that "scream" at me "BUY ME!" Since town has been juniorized and I don't like those new World City sets too much, I look at Legends at other more detailed sets like the Shell Promo sets (I'm thinking on buying the (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ...not that there's anything wrong with that. Iain (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Dave, That is so interesting. As you know, I only read rtlToronto AND I have a very short memory. Could you re-post those links and any others you think might be of interest (say any new stuff that Lego has offered within the last year). And Dave, (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hello, i just made a new website with a new feature. Most of the stuff are still under construction but check back often! Here it is: www.mixedbricks.tk Or if it does not work, try this one: (URL) or thoughts anyone? Steve M. "New owner of (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.town, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> Hey Derek! Welcome home!! Btw, did you see that the Technic Mars Rover is also released?? (URL) And I knew you'd be interested-- The Space Shuttle Discovery is also here-- (URL) (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Gees, I go away for two weeks when no-one seems to be saying anything on rtlToronto, and I come back to something like 140 new message from rtlToronto alone. I had a great trip to Alaska. Lots of wonderful sights. Amazing weather, considering what (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) First, I must warn you, this message is part info, part rant. Deal with it! :) I have some free time (while I'm unemployed) so I made a run to US Home Depot this morning. Well, actually I got about half way there, and realized it's a "Lowe's", (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi guys, I'd like to tentatively announce the rtlToronto Robotics Event at BrickFest 2003 in Washington DC: (URL) will be run by Jeff Van Winden and yours truly at everyone's favourite Lego enthusiast gathering this August and you're invited to be a (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics.events) !
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(...) Oh and just to pad my post count... I didn't mention--welcome to rtlToronto Steve... We are a friendly bunch of guys (no gals yet much to Calum's unhappiness ;) ) from the Greater Toronto and Southern Ontario Area who are fans of the LEGO (...) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'd rather check out this one.... (URL) more irony.... Dave K (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, I think everybody knows....it has been found what since last Thursday. Check it here: (URL) M. (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) a boo!! (just in case y'all didn't know...) Dave K (irony, thy name is LUGNET....) (21 years ago, 16-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Dave Astolfo wrote: . (...) Hi ! There will be a Technic/Mindstorms MOC room at BrickFest for people to showcase their stuff. There are numerous tables in each room at BrickFest. Best, John Barnes BrickFest (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You've got mail! If not email me and I will add you to the list. (Rogers seems to be bouncing my Messages) and Robs address is invalid... Jeff VW (21 years ago, 15-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, that's just the way we like it here. Flamethrowers and all. :) (...) JeffVW and I are driving down, each with three seats. There may be others. Best to give us a shout via email and see what the plans are--they're sort of shifting day by (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) S'okay with me--don't worry bout it. rtlToronto is always open-just come on by and be a part of the group, there's no fees, applications or age limitations, though the group tends to be a bit older. We're not like other LUGs which have strict (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ahh. But it wasn't really your fault. I should not have spoke for other members of our group, nor assumed the vehicles they were driving. Did other members take it a bit too far the other way. Possibly. But that isn't my problem. You would (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not to be mean about the word usage or anything like that, but didn't you mean intention? I see you people are around from Toronto. Is there any (...) Speaking for MYself and MY experiences, there is no "official" age limitation. However, when (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hello, sorry if you thought my other post was meant as "bad attitute" but that wasn't my intation. I see you people are around from Toronto. Is there any way I could join this group and what are the age limitation and/or any fees that might apply? (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi Folks, Not sure where my last question with BrickFest went, but I think I almost started a war... :-) So here goes again: I would like to go to BrickFest and was hoping to catch a ride with another RTL'er going down from the GTA area. I am (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, An open call for creative robotics demonstrations at the Lego Road Show 2003 event here in Toronto July 5-6 at the Toronto Zoo. (URL) is your chance to build something wacky and different: Robot animals--real crowd pleasers to show off our (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Am I reading this correctly Dave???? .... first you blame me (again) and now you appear to be.... thanking me???? I'm confused.... (and starting to think that my credit card should cry to give your credit card some company) oh yeah, almost (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And that I had read the other post earlier... hmmm'd and hawww'd and almost pressed the 'order' button on the S@H site... But said Nyaah... But then after Johns post--i ordered it and made my credit card cry... So if it wasn't for Johns post, (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And I suggest you realize that: a) rtlToronto readers may only read this newsgroup and not the others. People might not have the time to sit around all day and read every newsgroup on Lugnet. In fact, I for one, only read (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) suggest you look around before you post other things and this is nothing new. Thank you Steve M. "Wolf Hunter" (21 years ago, 14-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, the credit card's crying... Oh well--one Mars Rover coming my way... And I'll throw the RCX in it and see what happens... I have other plans as well, but I'll surprise y'all when and if it works. See you tonight. Dave K (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The mars rover--is this the one that can take the RCX? If so, more money on my credit card... Dave K (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi guys (URL) The new discovery space sets are available!! Drooo...ooolllll Dave: I guess you ordered that Technic Backhoe too soon.... I have a feeling you'll be ordering the mars rover too... and PLEASE don't blame me for your spending habits!!!!! (...) (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't get it. Iain (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I have a job at RIM... :O Mario (21 years ago, 13-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And this is where Fate conspires against me... August 8 I'm going to be in Paris, Ontario, and I have to be in Sault Ste marie on the 11th, so I'm flying out on the Sunday. Our summer rollout, see, in which I visit all the branches to make (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Brickfest is running from August 8th to the 10th (but you will want to be there on the 7th..) (...) The drive is good. It takes about 10 hours, and the Scenery (sp?) is great, Seeing a series of wind turbines on a mountain, and then driving (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Same I have yet to even build the Rc Racer.... There is just too much stuff going on.... Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not that I'm too lazy to look it up (but I am), when is Brickfest? And how easy is it to drive down there? (of course, bearing in mind that I probably won't be allowed to cross the border into the US....) I'm actually thinking about going, and (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've had my second copy of the RC vehicle (8475) for 2 days now, and i haven't converted one of my 4x4 off roads (8466) to a 4 wheel/4 motor system yet... What is wrong with me???? Maybe this weekend between the continuing landscaping of the lower (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Round 43 of Calum Ball, eh? Enjoy your five year old incompatible browser. Calum (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have extended the deadline for the whazzit till the end of the weekend, Derek will be back by then... So for thoes of you who still need to send me their whazzit's please do so by Sunday! Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I get them all mixed up. But there is such an *excitement* for me in any of the films that is way stronger than any of the fun I get watching just the original shows. It's like working late with your co-workers and going to a party afterword (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ah yes - your basic I/O (Incompetent Operator) error - been there done that. I'm currently doing phone support; Yesterday I spent over an hour with an old lady who apparently knows nothing about computers (and even English) trying to get her (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) We're a Microsoft house... and I don't make the decisions... Oh well... Dave K (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) dave, I'm not much of a IS support guy, BUT I do know that on the machines that I am responsible for I recommend that people use Netscape and related products. Netscape has a browser and e-mail client built in, and in conjunction with even a (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) First contact is one of the best... But I still dislike the direction they took the Borg in-- When, in the second season, Q sends the Enterprise out to 'meet the Borg' for the first time, the Borg were scary in their cold machine like way they (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<snip> Jeff! Did you get the link to the whazzit for the whoozzit? It's now the 12th and the due date was yesterday... Are we going to hear back any time soon? What's the scoop? E-mail if ya have to, but inquiring minds wanna know... Dave K btw, who (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't want to know what I would EMERG(is) from... Jeff VW (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So you get to vent, doesn't mean that I get... This is a PG newsgroup! (...) Dave K (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Is Sledgehammer actually the name of a virus?! Cool! (...) What if it was port 1337? :) OR PORT 8455?!?!?! (...) I was just joking with a coworker in the assembly hall who was venting (he is very frustrated right now). I noted how our company (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So it's not Sledgehammer, or W32.SQLexp.worm... Actually, we're not quite sure what virus it is but port 1434 is getting throttled... Or at least was... now,, after turning off all the systems in the branch (after the 10th time of doing this), (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yup. It's been on the front page for a while now--see y'all there! Swiss Chalet 5487 Dundas Street West Etobicoke, Ontario June 13, 2003 7PM Calum (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I still cry at the ending. It's was good. I'm glad I flipped it on! By the way, I called the St Jacobs LEGO outlet today - those two technic sets (back-ho, rescue truck) come in next month and are $135 and $90 CDN, respectivley. I can't wait! (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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And I missed Enterprise... And am now missing First Contact.... Grr!!! And all because of some stupid vulnerability with SQL and MDAC I Hate Microsoft!!!! Dave K (21 years ago, 12-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's where I got the original 'heads up' from... And there may be a train show in July at the Toronto COnvention Center--was previously known as the NMRA train show, but we'll see what happens. If there is a show, rtlToronto will have a (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Check this link here: (URL) You must be from around Toronto, will there be any train show in Mississauga? Steve M. "Wolf Hunter" (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) I ordered it... Oh well. Btw, is dinner this Friday? Dave K (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) *if* you use a web browser to read Lugnet... put: (URL) the address field. Make sure you have no filters on, either... And guess what? you get the last 100 posts to Lugnet, no matter which newsgroup. That way, you can skim thru all the (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) see, this is the thing with our beloved Dave K. he reads ALL the groups. The only other people who do this are lar ++ and Lugnet founder Todd. don't ask me WHY, he just dose. I found this out in an odd way, when I had posted a test message in (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave is just keeping his eye on the latest news (probably via the peeron side bar) As I am, and he saw your name... I saw it as well, and thought it was intresting that your name appeared there as well.. Have fun in Europe and DON'T break a (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok, here is the story. A while ago I mentioned to Mario that I will be in Europe this summer. I thought it would be cool to attend a Legofest in Italy during that time, just like Mario was at our competition last summer. I would love to meet some of (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Then don't. (...) Then if you don't know, why reply with an answer? The great Soccer Mom car seats 7. The car I intend to take seats 3-4. Unless you're driving yourself with your own car and have seats to offer OR you definitively know, what (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I also think this is cool that Rob is held in high regard in Italy and considered a special visitor to them. It made me think about what it would be like to be considered like a special visitor like that. Then reality hit, and I found myself (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) IIRC, Calum may be taking the soccor mom vehicle if there is a necessity. I think Jeff (...) What the F~~~. Sorry I don't like to cuss on a public forum. My intent was not to speak for you. The key words are IIRC and may. To me, those sound (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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