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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden wrote: <snip> (...) Blame John. I do :) Thanks John! Dave K (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) sohw? Notice how Chris missed this one.. (...) :) (...) Always listen to the wife :) Jeff VW Caved in and hit TRU again. Do I Blame Jeff E or Yoda? Much better... (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) sohw? Notice how Chris missed this one.. (...) :) (...) Always listen to the wife :) Jeff VW Caved in and hit TRU again. Do I mlame Jeff E or Yoda? (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Elliott wrote: <snip> (...) It's like 'A nice place to visit but I wouldn't wanna live there...'--LLC, great to visit, maybe even for a few times, but living close to it? rtlToronto is much more exciting--we're (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Calum. Driving me nuts, too. Uh-oh, just showed a weakness to Chris - time to put on the asbestos underpants. (...) Gee, scroll up slightly to the Rivergrove community centre: rtlToronto16: Waterwings Design a robot to launch down the (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) When LEGO puts out an expandable RCX with large bus and many many megs of RAM. Dave K (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) can we do demos like that? (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yay! Excellent work! (...) does! DOES! does! (...) Sweet. I'll have the game rules page online ASAP. FYI: (URL) for Oakwood. Looks nice and pretty, though they don't sohw the activity rooms. Calum (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've only had experience with model 8248. Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) YES. in fact. lets have our next lego dinner at the tulip, and then afterwards we head to the shop and play with forklifts?? building and playing with lego pneumatics is cool, but to actually raise and lower a "real" lift is loads of fun!!! (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool, can I come visit? Derek ps. I know nothing about forklifts. (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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anyone hear have any working knowledge about clark forklifts?? I just got one in the shop and I have no idea about it. its OLD. its powered by Propane, I can NOT find a model number after a quick once through. it has a 4 Cylinder motor (i counted (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hey thanks dave, see, it only takes a month or so for any arson to pass before I get my game face back on. Chris "..what's with the smoke machine in the air???" - C. Wattson. Ontario Fire Marshal " what are you talking about??" - me (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) Our fearless leader does great feats once again. Nicely done Mr. Magno. Dave K (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK, last night I went to the new library and had a look at the facilities. WOW! I think we have a new home. Its a new Library, located on Oakwood, just south of Rogers Rd. FYI if you have never heard of these 2 streets its cause they are not quite (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Which is what was pointed out with the link above. Thanks for the further clarity, Ben. Dave K -LUGNET, thy name is patronize (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That sounds like a great idea. We'll have to give it a try. We're still trying to source the C5806 Long Radius so you guys can easily get them. John I think is driving down to Buffalo with a friend on an errand and will pick them up there. We (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I forgot to mention. Right before I left NPE on Tuesday I talked with a company from Austria who specialized in moulding pipe fittings. They had a small press set up with a mould doing U-shaped pieces. He was interested in our upcoming competition. (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I just had a thought about this. I don't know if it will work, but how about putting rope inside the pipe. If the rope is pulled tight, it should hold the pipe together. (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, both of you are correct. The Power Puller is a Phone Special while the 8430 is half off on the web special (on Lego Shop @ Home). So there you are.... Ben (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) you are Dave K (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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looks like full price to me... 8430 is half off though... "David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:HH1JDG.1oJH@lugnet.com... (...) one. (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wayne, no one is forcing you to build something. It's not a requirement to participate in this. rtl14 will be coming up shortly in September. Calum (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Since the plan is to purchase an abode in the next few weeks, I won't be going to BrickFest this year. I'll watch though thru the webcams (if they're there this year) and I'll taunt Ben hanging out in the castle room.... Dave K (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh Hey look at that... Calum updated the web page (no insult ment by this, I just havn't looked at it for a few weeks) (URL) again Calum, Great sketches. You may want to change the NMRA location to the International center: (URL) VW However, (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) MMMMMmmmmmmm mmmmmmm ummmmmmm phmmmm mmmmuuuummmmm (i'm under a gag order) Chris :) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Okay, if I ignore the line that says "This tour will support the launch of a new product line that features bright colours and interesting new pieces" and Calum's very suggestive pictures right above the rules, then yes I can see that you (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sept 13th might be better because it is far enough after Labour Day for everyone to have had time to finish their bot. (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK, This might be premature BUT I think I found us a new library. Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre 341 Oakwood Ave. -they have a Green P parking lot out back, -there is SOME street parking, -they have an auditorium in the basement -it is (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well then, since we ARE at the Zoo..... we could have a cage match! :) ;) Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm not sure what they'll have. but we have to be careful as to not have it go all over. ie, spinning around and out of control. (...) I can lend you a RCX... (...) No. a) we don't have space for the 4x4 arena, and b) to follow the conventions (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If there's either concrete/brick/ashpault sidewalks, I have the 8448 RC'd. I can bring that--it always seems to attract a bit of attention wherever it goes... LOR is inoperative due to LDCC and other things... I'm low on RCX's, though I could (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) John's fault!!!!!! Thanks Jeff. The world is in balance once again (just like my credit card...) Dave K (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Right. The only other stipulation I have is that it has to be free standing to some degree. I'll give some examples of ideas: a) a large walker (turtle etc) b) a pole climber (use the NELUG photos as a reference to the pole diam) c) LOR As (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thats the set that comes with 20 engine pistons, cylinders and the like... (URL) always seems to be talking about engines.... So.... Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The Power Puller (8457) is on for half price at S@H this week, So I got one. I'm just trying to figure out how to put that on John... I'll come up with something sooner or later ;) Dave K (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) From my understanding you don't have to use any of thoses sets to build something for the zoo. We just want to have a series of cool robots that can show off what rtl does. You can use Duplo if you wanted to (speaking of which, how you doing (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) Dave is in almost complete lock-down 'mope' mode. Besides work, which is outrageously busy for the summer rollout (in which we visit all the branches across Canada to say "Hi!" and patch (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Even after seeing Wild Windups (4093), Wild Collection (4101), and Little Creations (4401) on a store shelf, I wasn't sufficiently inspired to pick one up and build a mechanized animal for this event. I'm sure they are nice sets full of new (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This reminds me. I came up with the acronym "SETLLA" at NPE which stands for "Side Entry That Looks Like Ass". Everyone that had a side entry LOOKED LIKE ASS. Except us. Well, and Neureder. I'm tired. Iain (21 years ago, 25-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) this would explain why toilets south of the border don't flush as nice as a Canadian toilet. (insert poop joke here) Chris ".. I just bought a Hummer 2." -My little Brother (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi folks, Shortly after the original post of this information, we discovered the Nibco C5806SR was not available in the US after some spirited searching from friends Stateside. We also spent significant time trying to find the C5806 non SR at (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: ....snip.... (...) I 100% agree with you Chris... animal themed robots are weird and scary, and I really can't see myself building one either. A robot to climb a vertical pole or something might be (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) F.Y.A.T.H.Y.C.I.O. (...) BULL!!!!! if you train heads cant spare me a 2' square space for my hill climber then you're just going to have to have to do a train show somewhere else. this ain't survivor. you'll learn to share the table space OR (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) About time. Now find us a community center location for rtlToronto14. Sheesh. Arson. Rebuilding place of employment. Pfft. (...) A zoo robot would be ideal--primarily because it would match the event theming and the venue itself. First off, (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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that potato gun that Shane and I made: (smirk) as well as my hill climb robot from R(whatever) I plan on bringing JUST the hill part. OK, after some on and off hiatus I'm going to try to devote some more time to rtl. I need a roll call from you (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Roadshow is finally on the Toronto Zoo site: (URL) means even less time to get ready for the show. I think we're okay with train, but Rob, JohnG, Ivan, Wayne, Bruce and all you other robots only types, please consider trying to build an animal robot (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I helped you Saturday night and Jeff E Sunday night. The problem of the face of Altenburg that faces the dam is not a problem. It doesn't need to be covered up, it looks good as is. Infact it looks kind of cool. I believe Jeff E has the cliff (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Looks Good! (...) And what I could use is a Digital Camera to take that picture.... Here is one that I have found... (URL) any one else have pictures of the grey version of the Dam? Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, (URL) Derek's help, I put together some of the Reduced Altenburg modules. I have three buildings in place: a) An upgrade of the Yellow Cargo Station in such a way that it can sit backwards on the layout. I'm upgrading this to have a (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:HGv8x8.DwC@lugnet.com... (...) That's borderline geting excited. Careful! Iain (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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well, I'm at the shop at 2:18 am and I've just finished unpacking pyro and gear from my 2 shows. (bug calum for the video) so if Calum is pouring milk in his RCX at the wee hours what do I do.... AI'll tell you. I invite my friend shane over and we (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Stupid crazy sales at TRU Canada today after rtlToronto14: Fun With Drain Pipe. First, we spent a few hours looking for the famed Nibco C5806 non-SR large radius 45 degree joint. Not Canadian Tire, Rona or Home Depot has this unit at all, even (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:HGsJnF.1znK@lugnet.com... (...) need the (...) Might as well spend a little more and buy the Lego capacitors. You will the find the regulated 2.5 volts quite useful. The RCX will run (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Moldovanu wrote: <snip> (...) Oh, btw, here's pics--hopefully you can see the 'translucency' of the panels... (URL) Dave K (2 URLs) Sparky's Space--Where Sparky has his Space... (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) I wouldn't want to be the house. Every email is a winner. :-) Derek (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) CALUM BALL 2.0.... Don't shake it you might piss it off... It has one answer, which I can't type here :) Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've had a thought about Calum Ball. I tend to be angry about almost anything. It's not just Lego, Amigas, Nortel etc... ...I don't think you can really bet against me cutting loose against any given subject. Calum (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There are 4 studded beams, as the root frame, but the rest, all studless. Beyond that, it was a very fun set--sat down with it again this morning before I came to work and still admired the 'business' of it. The solar panels are bendable (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) BA HA HA HA HA!!!!! ROTFLMFAO!!!!! But the one point you miss is that this was not the lottery pool to see about when he looses it, this was a typical game of CALUM BALL(tm) (URL) pending, patent pending, patent pending. - homer simpson (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) HUH? I see like 2 studded beams but that is about all. The model looks cool, but in the Discovery series, I would prefer the Discovery Space Shuttle with the Hubble Telescope over this. What are those panels made up of, cardboard? Steve M. (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) rtlToronto Roulette--never knowing when Calum's gonna lose it! I think I just won 5 bucks--let's check out the 'When is Calum gonna blow up?' scoresheet--Yep, Friday June 20 is me :) Pay (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, he was the one who wanted the Pentax Optio. I suggested he buy the Kate camera-but he refused. I also suggested he buy a Nikon like mine, but again to no avail. All his idea. I don't think he'd understand or accept any camera-Kodak, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My digital camera's 5 years old, has 3 buttons on the top--one for zooming in, one for zooming out, one to actually take the picture. It don't get much simpler. Dave K (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Calum, this is why i bought my wife the Kodak, dx4330 3.1 M perfect for taking picts of babies and LEGO. AS WELL it is so easy to use. it has a very nice GUI, plain, simple. you made a poor choice when you advised your father to buy that (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I ordered the solar cells separately. Was going to try something, like power the RCX with 'em, but alas, I'll need the size of a diningroom table(1) full of cells to generate enuf power for the little RCX. Dave K 1- maybe not, but I'll need (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually he mentioned after his big vacation trip that he wasn't happy with the Optio 33L. Most of his problems were basically that he didn't understand the camera or how it worked. Calum (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh yeah!? Well.. well.. your Dad and I are starting the Southwestern Ontario Optio Users Group. SWOOUG. Iain (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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dave, I have not studied this set in detail. did you say it comes with 3 solar cells? why? other than cosmetic, what are they used for on the model? Chris (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes but I have 4000ish of these pics up on my website--that's over a 40% success rate :) There was a time when I d/l'd software that made my DC120 into a 'webcam'--took pics every 30 seconds and uploaded them to a site-- Pictures 2102 to 2710 (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The official camera of me is the all lens because that's all a camera needs, Sony DSC-F505. It's now 2.5 years old and taken 5038 pictures. I'm out pacing you David, you'll have to get out and take more pictures. :-) Derek (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, but the 'official camera of rtlToronto' doesn't have a cracked LCD or duct tape holding it together! oh right... maybe it's time for a new one... Dave K (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Productions, the Kodak DC120. The camera is over 5 years old, shows its age rather unwell, yet has taken over 9600 pictures and shows no sign of stopping." :) The Offical Camera of rtlToronto used to be the Canon S100/110/200 (Me, JeffE, (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ruddy commas!! (URL) gots ta be tired this morning, my typing is more deplorable than usual. Dave K (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<snip> Pics are up for those interested... (URL) is more interesting is the 3 solar cells... (URL) down to the bottom... I connected the 3 solar cells in series by using that old trick with the 'convert 2 battery boxes to 18 volts...' thing, and got (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Richard Noeckel" <Shroud_of_kung_fu@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HGrIBr.1EKB@lugnet.com... (...) OH MY GOD. YES. TELEFRANCAIS. His name was L'Anana. The pineapple. (...) YES!!!!!! That is the only thing that sticks out in my mind about that (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) "Read All About It" (URL) is a very serious moment for me right now! ;) Thank goodness-gracious you found it!!! I finally feel complete… Along with: Dr. Snuggles (URL) Special And also “Annana” the French language teaching Pineapple. (What was (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.people)
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It's pretty good. I'l post pics. Built it faster than the backhoe. Still no studded beams (for Steve, just letting ya know) But pretty intricate--4 wheel steering and such. Few little gizmos to add to the overall 'cute factor'. Now I'm going to see (...) (21 years ago, 20-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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eh, whatreya gonna do... I went thru the directions for the rover briefly, and it looks as if itll be fun to adapt it to an RCX. Oh I wanna go home work sux right now, with the gear up for the summer rollout. nerves are short and everyone wnats to (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] BrickFest Pipe Racers
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(...) Calum found it yesterday, and I haven't slept since. Do you use AIM too? :) Iain (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I need the name of that show to live... You must find the name for me... Now... ;) Please! -R (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll take some pictures tonight and send them with a description of the end of the hill tonight. Derek (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That was my plan... I also think we can have them at the Zoo... Which reminds me, Derek can you send me an image of the side of your hill, so I can build a continuation of the hill and hold the catalogs. Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We could probably display them at our layout. I mean, to me it's the same show, just withoout the NMRA part. Dave K (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Excellent. LMK if you need any info for the official forms, papers, etc. I think JeffVW wants to clear the space used by the 6000 Lego Trains brochures we have for NMRA. Calum (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I haven't slept well over the past few weeks, and yet RCX-n-milk free. And not only do I have a backhoe, but now a Mars rover. I love walking down the steps and finding that the postal service delivered a package from my fav. company, TLC :) (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-SNIP- (...) Dave, I just called dibs on the new Back hoe. so when you throw that I out get it. also I will take LOR if no one else called it. someone else can have all your train CR-P Chris working on less than 5 hours sleep; YET still RCX-n-milk (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Moldovanu wrote: <snip> (...) Now that we're done meditating on the pefect symmetry of the 8455, I followed the desires of Steve and ripped out the 3 piston engine and put in something blue... Took a little (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Just got the call--the Maple Leaf 2003 is still a 'go'! Which means that we have a layout to bring. 'Official' correspondance is en route and we're gtg. The LEGO layout is even mentioned in the literature. As for Saturday, I plan on cleaning the (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The new Gravity Games are available from Shop@Home! (URL) include: 3535 Skateboard Street Park (URL) Snowboard Big Air Comp (URL) Skateboard Vert Park Challenge (URL) Snowboard Boarder Cross Race (URL) Snowboard Super Pipe (URL) Snowboard Cross Race (...) (21 years ago, 19-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.sports)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Moldovanu wrote: <snip> (...) Who disturbs our meditiation as a pebble disturbs the pond... Ahh, young uninformed grasshopper.... Buy and build before you criticize... Learn from the builders of beautiful creations (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] BrickFest Pipe Racers
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AFLAC! (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Nothing wrong with it???? I looked at a picture inventory and I saw no beams with studs. That doesn't bother me but how does the pneumatics work without an air tank? Does the set really need an air tank instead of the motor and the front? (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Here in Mississauga, we get the free issue of Mississauga News, if you live at a house. At the beginning of the year, I found a small coupon book from Toys'R'Us. They have coupons for every month of they year and in June, there is a $10 off (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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$600 and counting.... (URL) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks Ralph. I, my family, and lotsa pets live in the house... but the ducks live in the yard and and tell me it belongs to them. :) (URL) the one in back telling me so?? (URL) for the record... my wife deserves the most credit for keeping (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Pouring Milk Into Your RCX at 1:43AM
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) In Iainesque.. OMG! MILK! IRAQ! RCX!!! LAUGHED!! Wow!!! Dave K (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: 4093...interesting...
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(...) Actually, make that 5 of 7... :) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OH, your talking about the lego Brick vac (URL) nice, but its not like a real vacuum so it dose not suck. I'm sure you can use it just the same. (smirk) Chris ouch (good thing our humor is above that of a 12 year old other wise rtl would have (...) (21 years ago, 18-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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