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(...) This is a VERY GOOD rule to have. I have the same rule. After one public event, I had so much help that a lot of stuff got packed up wrong. That creates a domino effect where all subsequent items get packed up incorrectly. At the conclusion of (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) what did you lose? I did a quick walk through and never say any large obvious missing bits? (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Ok, New Rule. No one is allowed to rush me while I'm taking down, packing and putting my part of the layout into my car! I had a great time at the Zoo this weekend talking to the kids and parents, showing off the layout, visiting with people from (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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We're pretty used to having press in large Canadian newspapers, but here's an unusual one: (URL) participation in the Lego What Will You Make Americas roadshow tour was highlighted in a small article in Ming Pao Daily Canada, the most read Chinese (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.mediawatch)
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Hey folks, Due to the proximity of Roadshow 2003 this week and NMRA the weekend after, we're cancelling the July Dinner. Keep tuned in for info on the next dinner, probably first week or third week of August. Of course, you're all encouraged to come (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | The show is over...
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...and I had a great time! It was a lot of fun showing the kids, young and old, the layout, and what you can do with a bit of brick and a bit of time. The monkey-hunting (especially given the location at the Toronto Zoo) was a big hit. I'd like to (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: [rtlToronto] RoadShow Toronto: This is how we rock it in the T-Dot...
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Hey wow you guys rock! Really nice layout. Looks like good weather too. Your Road Show stop looks like it was a success! Dang how cool is that multi-level layout! Go Go RTL! e GardenSLUG (21 years ago, 6-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | [rtlToronto] RoadShow Toronto: This is how we rock it in the T-Dot...
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Hey folks, I'm really tired, but here's some shots from Day 1 of RoadShow 2003 in Toronto (Stop 2, just after Dallas): (URL) are mostly people and setup shots. I'm sure by tomorrow Derek will have hundreds of photos of the actual layout. Full report (...) (21 years ago, 6-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.events)
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| | Re: calling all entomologist (OT - re:bugs)
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I took all my Lego out of storage today. Why? Bugs. Building outdoors, I have killed five paper wasp nests, made nice tunnel homes for dozens more wasps (apparently), squished a yellowjacket/giant bumblebee, and vacuumed up a centipede (slurp!) Nice (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WHO. WHO. *******WHO***** PUTS WASPS AS A WALLPAPER. (...) BUGS!!!!!!!! UGH!!!...!!! UGH!!!...!!! XXX...XXX X We have wasps at ventax, oh my god. The other day I went to go to the washroom, I open the door, unzip my fly, and there are THREE (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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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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| | Re: calling all entomologist (OT - re:bugs)
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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 freight terminal has been copied!!
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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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