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(...) much restricted to yellow/brown/red/black color schemes. (...) Depends on the temperament of that specific wasp. Yellowjackets are typically mean through-and-through, hornets are typically ornery when you get too close to their nest, but many (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Rob, thanks for the try. As well as asking for help here, I sent out a few e-mails to entomologists who left their e-mail address on the web. to my pleasant surprise, one replied within a few hours to tell me that what I had seen was indeed a wasp. (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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WOW! :) Jeff VW That was a good build session :) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) From your description, I think its a tiger beetle. They come in metallic blue as well as metallic green flavours. (URL) are active during the day unlike other beetles. They are fast runners and fliers. Maybe I am way off. If so, who knows what (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK. once again I'm going off topic. - tough! I am not an entomologist, nor do I claim to be one. I have little interest in insects. BUT recently, these past few summers I would occasionally see this "thing" that while in flight would remind me of a (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It looks great! I'm really honoured someone was inspired by my model. The green looks great with the white trim windows. (I've never built a green building before because I don't have enough green) (Will also be down at BrickFest, sadly with (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) Measuring from an X-large grey baseplate, I get 20-5/8". (...) Sucks to be you. I had to buy the smallest AC I could find, and that just barely fit in my 23-1/4" window opening. Granted, if you remove the expansion flaps completely, the unit (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) CRAP. STUPID VERTICALLY ORIENTED WINDOWS!!!!!!!! :( Iain (A/C-less in 30C+ weather) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) using this: (URL) get pretty much the same ~20.748" - use the link "Dimension Calculater (small window)" from here: (URL) a compacter version of the window. bye/tschuess thomas (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum's cargo loading terminal can be seen here: (URL) mentioned that I wanted to copy the design and Calum said Okay. It took me a few weeks to actually begin construction, but I was able to complete my version in about two days. There are 7 photos (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.us.lucny)
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(...) It would be roughly 20 3/4" - 32 studs = 10", so 64" plus 2 studs. -Tim (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Can someone please tell me the exact dimensions of one lego stud? Or, ideally, can someone please put a whole bunch of plates together, and measure how long 66 studs is? Why? Because I'm buying an air conditioner. And my tape measure is at work, and (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Or just build some small buildings that might be appropriate for this: (URL) back into the swing of things the last few days, (and b/w work and other things that are considered by many 'big stuff... oh there aren't enuf hours in a day!) and I (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Welcome Back Jeff :) Jeff VW (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm a big fan of building sets using only box cover pictures. I can tell you for a fact that even the box-cover photos don't necessarily reflect exactly what you get inside. For example, I recently bought Hagrid's Hut, and the cover photo shows (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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Hey - check out this other pic I found on Chris' web site: (URL) dude. I think the Queen's jealous. Jeff E (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You'll like the Slave1. They're good sets with excellent parts at $17. I got four. Calum (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey man, I got the guys at the Pick-a-Brick checkout looking at me funny, and that was at _Legoland_. They don't sell anything else. "You're not done *yet*?" Jeff E (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Well, it's really official now, sports fans
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(...) You know, I told Susan that right after we get our house, I was going to pour gas over the lawn and torch the grass so I wouldn't have to mow it. Then I went to California - the *climate* does it *for* you! You can hear the grass screaming at (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey. I was in Niagara Falls, but I had to work. I was not working on Monday, however. On Canada Day, I was at the Home Depot near the QEW that they are building keeping cars out of the construction site. It wasn't too bad because across the (...) (21 years ago, 3-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) leave the brim perfectly flat, too? :) (...) What kind of like, thing does that shoot? The big ones that make the bang you feel in your chest? 87/30 000 000 = appr. 0.00029% of our population. That's pretty rare. That's about one in 345 000. (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You look like you're having a load of fun! ka---BOOM!!!!! I went to a friends house and played StarCraft all day long. That was a good time, let me tell you. Dave K -Happy Day after Canada Day! (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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O.T. no lego stuff here. stop reading. If you want lego info read some other Lug. ;) Dave, i drove by your future new house, and as you requested, I waved. I was on the way to Niagara Falls to shoot fireworks, where as you can see by this neat-o pic (...) (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: I'm the King, baby! (wilth all apologies to Ash "don't call me 'Bruce'" Williams)
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(...) OH, your one of ~T H O S E~ guys. have I got a "made in America "steve legway robot for you to see. Chris "ya wanna have me take your picture with a 12" shell Chris ?? " Mike - RB Pyro Co. (21 years ago, 2-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't have a Jango!!! Could i have one along with the 4 pharoahs? Oh, and would i be able to buy two of the stubby (R) lite-blue legs of Bobba Fett? If there's a meeting @ Mel's this summer, i'll come by for the trade. Thanx so much, -R (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The interesting thing is that I can actually BREAK anything. But people don't bring things by my desk to be broken. Strange. -Greg (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.general, Allan Bedford wrote: Sorry to reply to my own posting, but I missed one point the other day. (...) If you have previously emailed me, but didn't receive the May update email, please drop me a note at: bricks@apotome.com And please (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Depends on how you want to do things. While the large SuperSoaker squirtguns use small air-tanks to supplement the pressure in the water tank, the smaller ones combine the air and water in the same tank. This sounds like it will be even (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) It's hard to say. It's a proven fact that some Toy Fair sample models don't reflect final designs, and some aren't constructed correctly (I once saw Jango's Slave I with the wings mounted backwards), so it's possible that both doors are (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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Well I just came home from a weekend at a friends cottage, and this morning I was riding a seadoo, and boat, and was on the beach.... BUT tonight I have to work for 3 hours from 9 to 12... Gerard "Chris Magno" <hollynorth@bellnet.ca> wrote in (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: I'm the King, baby! (wilth all apologies to Ash "don't call me 'Bruce'" Williams)
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(...) That's a bad rep to have. I got pinned as the "VCR fixer" in MIE for a while. I managed to fix a few Sony SLV-R5UC's (SVHS decks) and had a no name Sears VHS model and a Sony SLV-R1000 SVHS delivered to my desk to be fixed. Word got out I (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Water Tank in 8454?
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I'm thinking that if you mount the tank vertically, and use the top hose for air input - and then use the bottom hose for water - then you shouldn't have too much problem with back-flow - as long as you are careful not to overfill the tank (maybe (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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| | I'm the King, baby! (wilth all apologies to Ash "don't call me 'Bruce'" Williams)
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So i've been working at this building here for well over 3 full time years now, and was a bottom feeding contractor for 2 before that, so over 5 years here in this building. And in that time there was this beautiful, ornate, gorgeous grandfather (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) place to (...) as much (...) I have a Technic Air tank and from the pictures I've seen of the 8454 it should fit in there. But dont you need two? One for air and one for water?? (...) Technic (...) Off-Roader). I (...) into an (...) instead (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: any other suckers working today?
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(...) Yup - me3 (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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And right behind the cab are two opposing doors with some (...) Oh that is weird. When I looked at the Technic site at www.lego.com/technic, it showed that both side doors could be opened at the same time, or was it an error? Oh so that is the (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I bought the 4090 at full price and have absolutely no regrets. I built the first model in the Idea Book yesterday afternoon (a sort of kooky guy on a unicycle type thing with reciprocating legs and bobbing head). There's only one word I can (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Allan Bedford wrote: Wind-up Set (Inventor Series). I thought some of the (...) The entire set including motor, rocks. These new Inventor sets are really impressive and even worth buying at full price! You just need to (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm rtling from work. But I do that almost daily anyway so not much new there. Dave K (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yup. Holding down the fort. All the smart managers are working from home. I'm homing from work*. Calum *-patented Nortel Toronto speak for just hanging out. (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Allan Bedford wrote: <snip> (...) Nyaah, free LEGO's better--that other stuff is highly over-rated.... Dave K (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I had a very similar experience about two weeks ago. I was sitting at my desk, when a hand reached over and set a 6579 set down in front of me. Turns out this co-worker (who I didn't realize knew me to be a LEGO fan) had found this little set (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) me (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Magno" <hollynorth@bellnet.ca> To: <lugnet.org.ca.rtlto...ugnet.com> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 11:05 AM Subject: any other suckers working today? (...) Yes. (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Do you mean the entire set is almost useless? Or just the wind-up motor? (...) From my point of view... it looks great. But then, I'm a huge fan of all the Designer and now the Inventor sets. I already have four sets from the first series and (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yep! :( Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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any other suckers working today? (like myself) Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So the drive in to work was pretty easy, considering all the 'smart' people took the day before the holiday off to have an 'extendo-'long weekend.... Get to work and there's 8456 on my desk. "What is this now?" I think to myself. Turns out that a (...) (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Minifig Nation: Represent
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(...) The skeletons are spoken for now, but there are four pharoahs which are all yours. Cash is fine-name your price-send to me via emails. I also have four Jango Fetts now too for trade. Calum (21 years ago, 30-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's also kinda tiny. I think the whole thing was maybe 16" long, 6" wide, and 5" tall. I don't have any pneumatic reservoir tanks, so I don't know how small they are, but I think you've only got a couple of vertical inches to work with, and (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Really? Well I saw some of the picture and basically the whole truck is empty, so I don't think taking out the engine would be necessary and as for the steering mechanism....well I have to buy the model to actually see how it is and how much (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Going off of what little I remember from seeing this model over four months ago, I believe the back half of it can be emptied out fairly well if you're willing to strip out the engine. You might also need to disable a fair amount of the (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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I was thinking, could a water tank be placed inside 8454 Rescue Truck? You know, like place a plastic tank and a Lego Technic air tank to help the water shoot through the cannon on top of the truck with pressure? Has anyone tried or thought of this? (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I was thinking of buying that set but then I realized that it is almost useless. Anyway, I didn't leave the store without buying anything. :P I bought the Extreme Off-Roader sine it seemed like a cool set and the Back-Hoe Loader wasn't there (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I bought a 'new' set the other day, but used it as part of the $50 minimum to get a free 4105 bucket. (...) This is my favorite 'fun' set so far this year... maybe longer. I just love the playability of this set. (...) I'm curious to know if (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This is just a brief note to remind everyone of this upcoming event. For those who may not yet be familiar with 'The Hobby Show' I wanted to take a minute to give you an overview. It is a large public show which focuses on a variety of hobbies and (...) (21 years ago, 29-Jun-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.loc.ca.on.tor, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I guess that since everyone wants a Skeleton there won't be 'nough to go around... but i'd be interested in the Pharoah fig! (What quantities are you offering? Are there more than 5 Pharoah's?) I only have a few Town figs left...but none with (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'd be interested in some Stormtroopers and skeletons Calum. I'll bring what smiley minifgs that I have tomorrow... john (21 years ago, 28-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I too blame John... :) I hit the TRU by my house yesterday. Following Calum's advice, I bought a Jango Fett Slave I, and then the rest was a blur... something to do with seeing a $40 Yoda.... $116 total bill... 2 free 500 piece tubs... ummm... (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Basic Town figures. Classic smilie faces. ie, Soccer Bus teams :) Calum (21 years ago, 28-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Well, it's really official now, sports fans
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(...) And you complained about the paint! :-) Congratulations David! Derek (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:HH5t3n.1n5J@lugnet.com... (...) Congradulations, it's something I could never do, because I can't *stand* the thought of mowing lawns. :) Iain (inuendo fridays) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What are you looking for. I'm interested in the Stormtroopers and Skeletons. Derek (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Well, it's really official now, sports fans
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I am now a homo...wner... Eeep! Took me 35 years to come out of the closet, and now I own one. So I'll be broke for the next 30ish years... That'll place me right at retirement. Perfect. Now I debate--whether 'tis better to have yon LEGO collection (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) its a WHACK of fun!!!! as I've said come by the shop and learn about the "clutch." in fact, it got a bit quite here, so as a "treat" I booted around the warehouse (again) and while VERY SLOWLY doing donut's I realized that I never did finish (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, I have a number of minifigures which I would like to trade: -Stormtroopers -Skeletons -Lobots -Lukes -Weird mummy characters from Curse of the Pharoah. Anyone interested in them or trading for town minifiguresÉ Calum (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So do people take you too seriously when you forget to put in the smilies. :-) I mean when you do put them in people often take you too seriously so if you forget them what happens. But that's beside the point. (...) I want to drive a (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) i think i have a solution. come by the shop, and for a small fee (equal to the price of lego) I'll let you drive around in a forklift truck. you can play with the 3 stage hydraulic ram all ya want. Chris (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So back when Joda's were new and Zellars had just gotten them they had a BOGOHP and I ended up getting two thinking they'd be good for parts. Then I got one as a gift which gave me three. One more then I really wanted. I considered selling it, but (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: OT: homes (was Re: More officialness for sports fans...)
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(...) DON'T YOU EVER, EVER, post stuff like this while I'm at work and entice me to click on the link as a customer walks in the door!!!! you Bast--- Chris Why do solar calculators have an off button? (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Speaking of Screams; how's this: (URL) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) *SCREAM* (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) n. (URL) NO NO. NO. OH MY GOD. BANGING ON DESK sadly, I no longer exist. (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've always wondered what happened to Sargon. Derek (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It could be worse: (URL) on "Let's go Gobblin'!" at the bottom, that's where the page really begins. When you get to the Dining...) Iain (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think painting of the lawn is generally frowned upon. :) What's with all the square foot stuff? Mad, even on the website for the tower I live in, it's in square feet. 61.5 m^2 is so much nicer to say. Iain (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 6500 sq ft. hmm, that should only take about 16 gallons paint to cover. Less if you don't paint the roof of the house while you're at it. :-) Derek (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ow! Big Ow! I'm looking at just over 100k. CDN. I'll stay here if it's all the same :) Dave K <snip> (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I'm looking at listing in Irvine right now. How's this grab you: 1500 sq ft fixer-upper on 6500 sq ft yard, 2 car garage, no basement, no aircon, no termite clearance, old roof. $370k US. Ow? ow ow ow ow. Jeff E (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think I'll go for a dose... Zzzz...zzz..... Ahh, sleep, joyous sleep, perchance to dream......... Zzzz...zzz..... (voice over) "As we enter the dreams of one David Geoffrey Koudys, we are immediately stricken with the feeling of (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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this is what I love about rtl... all the lego info you need AND help with lots of other stuff, like hydraulics, and entertainment. (rob ramming a crate of glass with a forklift.) Chris don't do what johnny don't does (or is that dose) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My top 5 (in no particular order) BoBW 1 Measure of a Man Inner Light All Good Things And I always forget the name of it, but Jean Luc dead, hanging out with Q. "Is there a John Luck Pickard here?" Dave K (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Powerful stuff--other good moments that weren't necessarily 'powerfully emotional' (and there are many in the list, this is just 'off the cuff') When Q says, "Welcome to heaven Jean Luc, you're dead!" Wonderful moment and great ep. Definitly (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sorry to butt in... but... "best ... TNG ... ever" ... IMHO anyway. (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) not so much a tear, but powerful emotional bursts: Data's trial in 'The Measure of a Man' when Picard asks the court attendees something like "Can you say that that machine sitting here is NOT a sentient being? (looking at scientist who wants (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:HH44yv.Ipt@lugnet.com... (...) when (...) Yeah, that was really sad, agreed. I always remember how I noticed, even as a kid, that at that exact moment they simply did a frame hold on her (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Things you're not suppose to do in case you jinx 'em... Talk about being pregnant in the first few weeks (so I'm told, I don't think I have to worry about that one...) Talk of an impending job offer, in case it doesn't happen Brag about an upcoming (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Since you all love machinery... 2000 John Deere 7210, dynoed @ 110 PTO Horsepower, used mostly for feeding. 20 forward and 20 reverse speeds, 5 groups of 4 powershift gears and clutchless direction selection. (URL) New Holland 8160, Rated at 90 PTO (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I don`t know anything about conventional forklifts, my dad has owned 2 "all terrain forklifts" AKA telehandlers. I do drive tractors everyday, and those have hydrolics all over them. Actually today I went to the dealership to testdrive 2 new (...) (21 years ago, 27-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Iain Hendry wrote: <snip> (...) There are scant few times when I shed a tear during TNG--'Inner Light', when Jean Luc lives that 'alternate life' via the probe, and when Laal 'died'. Probably a few others that I can't (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I have driven a few forklifts in previous jobs. I don't think any of them were clarks though. I drove one that had pneumatic tires so it could drive outside. It was lots of fun bouncing up and down while driving along bumpy roads in a super (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OMG!!! I'm telling you. within my lifetime I will have a anatomically correct female version of a robot to do my bidding. THEN I'm gonna reprogram all the nesting if...then statements (she) can hold. Chris RULE #2 - A robot must do what a (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) There is nothing on right now that I'm turning the tube on for, besides 'Gilmore Girls'. Now if the idiot box happens to be on, and on the CRT there are Simpson-like characters, then maybe I'll sit and watch, but other than that--fall season (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Bring it in the car. (...) Yeah, I'd like to know what's up with WW as well. Alias too. Thank lord for Amazing Race. I'd go nuts! Calum (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, John Guerquin wrote: <snip> (...) Can't. They both won't fit inside 1 shoebox and well, rulz is rulz... can I call you 'Chuck'? Dave K -who can't wait until the fall season to see what happens in West Wing.... (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Spelling slips and grammatical gaffes are purposely placed for the perfectionists to point out. (...) THough that does remind me of a commercial I heard on the radio last night--lets see if I can remember how it goes... Dang I can't remember! (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Anytime Dave, Jeff VW, and everyone else.... just blame me!!! Here I am, in a non-a/c car, driving to Niagara Falls (well, technically I was the passenger), nearly got strip-searched at the border because the woman didn't understand why two (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) That's *gaffes*. With me: "Calum will gaff you for your gaffes." (...) Jeff E (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As someone who constantly tries to hard-code in acceleration and deceleration into the RCX, NEVER. :) It's very hard. I'd love to see someone come up with some kind of modular NQC task that I can throw in a program and it operates like a (...) (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden wrote: <snip> (...) still blame John ;) Hey John, think you can handle all this blame? Dave K (21 years ago, 26-Jun-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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