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(...) I will have my Elura40 there. However, it's taller in comparison to Iain's Elura2. Alas, Iain may also be there too, so we'll see. Calum (21 years ago, 15-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) rail yard. I cheated--I don't need the other XL baseplate--I put a parking lot beside the Engine shed. I think it's okay, but whatever enhancements you guys may have to add to the scenery, by all means. I also incorporated an RCX for the motor (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've made it clear before that I'm in favour of 2x4 bricks. There was one other issue which was what points to assign: I'm in favour of black = +1 point, white = -1 point. Wayne. (21 years ago, 15-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for these tips. The fix on that link didn't work, but it led to one that did. Something to do with the registry. Rob (21 years ago, 15-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, Does anyone have footage from rtl 11? The capture the flag game? I think I remember seeing some video cameras there. I would like to show some friends the bridge building robots. I wouldn't even mind some raw footage, since I need to learn (...) (21 years ago, 15-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Are we going to have access to the Eula (sp) video camera? Is someone going to make a 'lowrider' truck that could hold said video camera and tape the rounds of Altenburg? I mean, this could be it for this layout. Just wondering. Dave K (21 years ago, 15-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh My Goodness!! You actually did it. I mean, I really thought that in the end you were joking but you actually did it. You made the roads out of bricks!!! Wow, that's something else entirely. Well now, it's a whole new ballgame! Nicely done, (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In case anyone is interested I've put my roadshow pictures on Brickshelf. (URL) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Is everyone in agreement with the final ruleset? I want to turn it public tonight. The only issue left for discussion, IIRC and it's 2x4's vs 2x2's Calum (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The Ack circuit is great--I used resistors, but the 2 lights also do the trick, and I know you have lotsa train lamps to make your own. Dave K (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) I'll see what I can do tonight at my uncles shop. Won't guanrantee anything. Hey, meybe a few of my legs upsidown is good? Nyaah, I'll see what's up. No promises Dave K (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I started with an Apple II Plus clone. Had a 2001N32 PET with a 2031LP, probably a 64 or two (or several in my garage) and requisite 1541, 1541C and 1541-II drives. Destroyed a 1571 trying to convert it into an A1020 Amiga drive. Had every (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) If I can recall correctly, it was white and blue (function common) (...) all setup-I don't have ACK circuit setup to try yet...I know DaveK does. Calum (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Cool, I have two. Bring the three and we'll have a five tower fuel depot. (...) The vertical has never been the issue. That's easy. Whether it's PVC pipe or 2x2's with a nice picket peak (my idea) painted white, it's the base that's hard. We (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) For food close by, try "The Zet" on Airport road, towards the airport (if it is still there...). It was the closest decent (read cheap greasy spoon) place to eat back when I used to do the shows at the international center. James (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<BIG SNIP> (...) NOPE :)! (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As per my other post, it would be great if you brought the modules and legs to the show. As for the other thing--did you already have that module filled in with stuff? If so, then I'll dump mine. Dave K (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) All I remember at this point is we soldered the white lead to something. :-) I need to do some reading to figure out how all this stuff actually works. Derek (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That was me :) (I required an additional module for my Dam.. (can't remember who, but, eh, second thing that (...) I have 4 of your mods (plus the one under my Dam) (...) Done; Plus I will bring your 2 controlers, and your Lego Book (the (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden wrote: <snip> (...) Forgot to mention this last time... I have 7 modules at home right now. My faulty memory tells me that I gave one of my modules away to somebody (can't remember who, but, eh, second (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) I have 4 modules (the wooden things) and 4 legs.... should I bring these??? Jeff VW (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) sounds good (...) Had? Have! I could open a Commodore museum--Pet (4032x2, 8032-just the motherboard) Vic, 64, 128, SX64 and many many peripherals--4040, 8250 dd for the Pets, 1541x4, 1571x2, 1581x1 drives for the 64, et al, modems, joysticks, (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I filled the module north of me, is that the same module? (URL) (...) THink we got htat covered--the RCX power may be a different issue--the wall warts have to make it to the outlets from wherever the RCX;s are in the layout. I'll have my (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) makes (...) properly. Which color wires did you end up soldering to the headlight connector? Also, IIRC the default CV values for the headlight don't work very well. Here's some settings I used to setup the decoder for controlling the (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You can park the car at our house no problem. I unfortunately cannot offer you a place to stay, but the truck is not an issue, you can leave it here. Calum (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can bring my PalmVx which functions as a remote if needed. (...) I can bring them back as well, no problem. What I'll do is this. We'll set up on Friday, and I'll bring out my major conponents (red station, yellow freight station) then (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Here's what I can offer. Since Altenburg will be at the train show, there will be just enough space to fold out my couch. So you are welcome to stay with me, however I don't have extra parking, so the truck would have to stay either at the (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) I have an extra base plate Dave... (...) I have some extra straights, I bring what I have... (...) Were you refering to me when you said Jeff? I can rebuild the round (8 sided) building, and I can bring the Battery pack towers (I (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Dave, I have four legs and 1 module that go beside(south of) the Dam. I also found 3 extra modules as well, should I bring these? (...) I can bring one (maybe two) (...) I will have 2 1.0's there, one may be used in the crane :) (...) I'll (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Very nice Derek, I go as far as cutting baseplates, track is a completly different issue.... (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I can do that. Wasn't sure what needed to be done, was going to ask later. Just figured that was a convenient place to put one. (...) Ok, lets just say the outside loop is the master control loop and all other RCXs will key off this loop. (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It wasn't sarcastic. I really like it. It's better than what I could do. Dave K (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> . (...) <snip> (...) Is your RCX picking up the signal from 'the main loop'? I guess the 'main loop' is going to be the outside loop--the RCX connected to that loop needs to be visible for the remote to work. All other 'slave' RCX's can (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll take that sarcastically. :-) Reserve comment until you've seen it in person. Derek (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm taking Friday off, so I can do my best to be there at 5pm as well. Downtown to Airport at that time is not pretty. :-) (...) You sound like a good candidate to drive in. I've got a trolley, assuming I can fit it in my car with the rest of (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) <snip> (...) I'll have my cell as well, I'll e-mail it to y'all. If anyone has a couch available friday and sat. night, it would be appreciated. I'll pack my sleeping bag as well. Dave K (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Whats our sequence to setup the layout? I think it's JeffE/Derek first, right? I'll try to be there at 6PM, as I'm not sure if I can leave early from work. (...) I should be there both Sat and Sun. (...) Probably. If anyone from the rest of (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) THis is the e-mail I got-- " CONFIRMATION Thanks for your application for the our upcoming exciting train show on July 19,20 at the International Centre. We have had an excellent response from the dealers and exhibitors which will result in (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote: <snip> (...) *snif!* It's so... Beautiful! Wonderfully done! Dave K (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So, when exactly are we meeting for Friday's setup? Trying to decide between one module in the Accord or two in the Chick Magnet. Calum (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well after much sawing, cutting, grinding and gluing, and most of the with Photoshop. :-) I've got a working 45 degree crossing. (URL) not pretty. As a project in modifying Lego Track its kind of like deciding you'd like to do your own car (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Quoting Calum Tsang <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca>: (...) You might want to look around, cause I think the truck escaped across the border! We weren't even able to keep here, it kept mumbling something about needing to go to explore the country. (...) (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) (URL) If you can create a RCX based 100% LEGO solution robot, that can find it's way (...) The robot will look a lot like Jeff Van Winden and his Subaru Outback. Keep an eye out for it! :) Seriously, we never saw that sign at all in Toronto. (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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HA HA, I'm laughing at you guys!!!! I repeat, ha, ha. yours, Eric Sophie (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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RTLToronto- Us NELUG members down here in Boston had our LEGO What will you make Road Show this weekend. Unable to give us the "LEGO What will you make... Boston?" poster, they gave us *YOUR* poster as a "consolation prize". It is the entire poster, (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org.us.nelug) !!
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(...) Hi Tim, Thanks for taking the time to comment on this! (...) Here's a thought. I'll throw it out there, and you can see what you think. What if 2, or 3, or more Ottawa area builders car-pooled and then shared lodging in Toronto? Even if they (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.parlugment, lugnet.loc.ca.on.ott)
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(...) Hi Allan, Personally, being in Ottawa, I did travel to rtl/Train1 & Train2, but that was down and back the same day, which is a lot of driving time and gas. Staying over could get really costly, especially for those of us "income-challenged" (...) (21 years ago, 14-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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Jeremy! drop me an email if you get this. I need to know what your are building along the sides of the ramp, and what road access you require... Here is how it is currently set up.... (URL) VW (21 years ago, 13-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We modified three motors with DZ143 decoders. They're working fine. The pickups are bent in easily, causing sputterring. If you bend them out it makes it easier. We're also not sure if we got the light function running properly. Calum (21 years ago, 13-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ok, so like, you've spelled it "teethered" again just to see if I noticed, right? :-O Sounds like a dog bone to me... :-) How'd the "Party" go? Mark (21 years ago, 13-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hello Richard, Thanks for your comments! (...) Yes, I hoped that would help for people to know that. The show itself (apart from what we will contribute) is fun. And of course, there's always time to step away from the booth to wander the show (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I do like the fact that the show is free to participants! (For me that would be a draw to the event and to take-part) (...) I'm suer All of rtlToronto could show up en mass to the show if the group got organized...i'd make the effort if there (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) For the record, it's always held on the first full weekend of November. As well, it's not just a show for geeky adult men with hobbies. The quilting exhibit has become large over the last few years... great for wives that quilt or sew. There's (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) I've been trying to attend this show for the last 8 years or so and still haven't made it there yet. :-( There always seems to be something else that comes up that weekend that needs to be taken care of. Since there is going to be a definate (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Re: New Stuff at TRU - some old stuff too... YODA's for $43.00 !!!
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Yoda's are on clearance for $42 and change @ TRU. 75% off? Spotted in Brampton. 3 left (at least until tommorrow) Cheers Oliver Play Well. "Calum Tsang" <tsangc@mie.utoronto.ca> wrote in message news:HHu8K5.ytM@lugnet.com... (...) correctly. (...) (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote: <snip> Ooops, x-posted to trains! Who did that!! Dave K (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How it's looking for me tomorrow (saturday) I go for coffee in the morning with the buddies. Discuss hair, nails and such... Then I need a haircut so to my sister-in-law's house for that. Then I have work stuff to deal with--I'll unload the (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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| | What kind of events do Ontario LEGO builders want? (WAS Re: [rtlToronto] Roadshow 2003 Toronto)
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(...) Calum, your posting got me thinking. (which in itself can be a dangerous thing, so beware!) And so I am going to knowingly and blatantly highjack this thread in hopes of generating some discussion among Ontario builders, both in and outside of (...) (21 years ago, 12-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.general)
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(...) Important note for anyone thinking of heading to the St. Jacob's store is that fact that it's in an outlet mall. It's sometimes easier to get a non-LEGO significant other to make the journey (depending on where you live) if they know they can (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Speaking of 50% off sale, looks like things are thinning out. There are no more Jango Fett Slave I's left at the store, and as far as the inventory on said set, there is no more left Ontario wide...and since it is discontinued as far as TRU (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've never claimed ANY electronics experience. In fact, I regularily tell people like Mario I have ZERO experience in ANYTHING. Statements heard from me include: -Which direction to you put the resistors in? -Boy, this SQL stuff is so (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Thank you for the advice, it's definitly appreciated. I'm off to George's Trains to night to pic up the decoders, and other supplies. I'll definitly be getting one of those curved exacto blades. I'm hoping Calum, with all of his claimed (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) talk (...) going to (...) Since you're having a nail... er, umm... *DCC* party, I thought I'd pass along a few useful tips: Before cutting the tabs that hold the bottom motor plate on, place some tape on the bottom plate so that you don't (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) I've been to all 3, I think Cookstown is the largest! Just 45 minutes north of Canada's Wonderland. (BTW, I have a whackload of %50 off coupons for certain weekends each month so we should do rtl/pcwo1 sometime this summer. AND THE CNE IS (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll have 1 for sure, hopefully 2 1.0 RCX's and I'll have my laptop with me. I'll also try to get to the get together this weekend with all my LDCC stuff. Dave K (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I will be unable to make it on Saturday (my crimper is in the shop ;) ) I will bring an extra RCX 1.0 with me to the show, so someone bring a laptop and the DCC firmware so it can be loaded to my RCX. Jeff VW (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) All the info you need, the Canada sidebar! (URL) also Sears, the Bay, Toys Toys Toys (for you Toronto urban types) and piles others! Calum (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Iain is refering the the Bricks and Blocks stores. There are three of these stores. One in St. Jacobs Outlet mall, just north of Waterloo, Cookstown Outlet mall, somewhere up the 400, and one somewhere in Windsor. Pretty much all they sell is (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) We are all in the same country right? (Canada) Where is this St. Jacobs??? The only stores I know with LEGO are: Toys'R'Us, Wal-Mart and Zellers. I am looking for a Back-Hoe and I need to find it as cheap as possible! Steve M. (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Mmmmm.... well I've been to the other Zoo's before, and at my age, seeing animals pretending to be in their natural habitat doesn't really appeal to me. Personally, I only went was to experience what a LEGO roadshow was like. I would have (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As a side note: "I spent $26 CDN to spend about 2 hours at the LEGO show. Maybe next time LEGO will pick a more reasonable place to have a cool event." Think of it less as a destination than as an interesting sideshow. I believe the the idea (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well I now updated it, so that it is essentially complete. I added text included a description of each station, and added pictures where appropriate. Thanks, Ben (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) They're really nice looking sets. They look so...wholesome. (...) Better pic here: (URL) tiny. Still it's really cool to see Lego put out sets about space exploration. (...) Oh...no. The corresponding ISS would probably be the size of the Lego (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Awesome that they've got this stuff - pricing at St Jacobs is $135 for the 8544, $90 for the 8454 Rescue Truck. So 10% less. But I don't know if they have them yet. (...) Omigawd! I just looked that up... I want these! How can it only be $20? (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, New stuff spotted at TRU this evening. Prices are if I remember correctly. Gravity Games: 3535 Skateboard Street Park $15 (Arch pack) And a whole lot more. Couldn't be bothered to remember. Clikits: For a guy who's solely Technic, John has (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"David Koudys" <dkoudys@redeemer.on.ca> wrote in message news:HHu6F0.qu9@lugnet.com... (...) AIRWOFL!!!...!!! @#%@ (URL) (build up pics!!!) (URL) thta to be me :( in the videoclips there is a lego model of airwolf "HIGHEST TECHNOLOGY ULTIMATE (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This train guy is watching Airwolf videos as we speak. What a great show that was! Since there is nothing left on the tube worth watching these days (with the predominant 'reality' shows infesting the airwaves... Everywhere I go--"Did you see (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Train guys!...what are you going to do? (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I love to cut stuff, especially Lego ... evil laugh heard in the background. Seriously, cutting the track is the least of your worries! Almost anything from a dremel to one of those mini hacksaws or even a high speed band saw like I like use (...) (21 years ago, 11-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) A Dremel with a cut off wheel does a good job, the cuts were straight and narrow. I used it to modify my switch tracks and if you have the flexible shaft attachment it is even easier. Also purchase the small wire brush wheel to clean up any (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I didn't have a hack saw, or the like. Seriously, know what I did? Got one of the big knifes out of the drawer. It cut the metal and left a very small gap. I then took a file and smoothed out the little burrs. Worked. Dave K (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hair, talk (...) this is just the kind of silliness I have to fight when we end up on TV!!!! then in public restaurants when talking to lego head office. (...) Save one car unmodified for me!!! you still have one of my train cars. (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Anyone interested in attending a DCC party (where we do each others' hair, talk about boys, make popcorn) on Sat afternoon email me. Derek and I are going to buy a pile of Digitrax DZ143's and install'em for NMRA. Calum (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) you set to view as a webpage, ie ActiveDesktop? Calum (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've got one too. Drop me a line, I'm in the High Park area. (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I do. Or it might be at Mario's. Calum (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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David, you've cut track before. What do you use to cut the metal cap on the rails. I'd like to cut it cleanly without crimping it or bending it. I've taken it off the plastic part of the track because I don't want to damage that part of the track. (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Heres the thing... My .jpg files are not longer previewing properly in explorer when I click on them. Its funny, because the .jpg extension actually disappeared from the list of registered file types. All that was there was .jpeg .jfif and some (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:HHr6GI.oAo@lugnet.com... (...) to (...) "volunteers" (...) extra (...) 4:45 (...) even (...) Unless (...) have (...) why. Good point. We've done shows with this show four times now (...) (21 years ago, 10-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains.org)
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(...) WELL DONE STEVE!!!! touché. I cant even think of a come back to this..... I could quote from that page though. ..studies on the absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy of crystals, specifically rare-earth crystals... sure he is smart, but (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip> (...) OMGoodness! It's Chris's evil (much older) twin!!! Who knew?? Dave K (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I feel like that kid at the end of the 'Exclamation' School House Rocks... "Rats!! That's the end!" Except I'd say, "Rats! I don't call Chris!" How come Calum gets all that fun to himself? Dave K (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The funny bit is that we bought half of PMCL's branches (or at lest 3 that I recall ;) ) (...) Actually this sounds like a pretty neat idea--let's say the big ladder piece from sailing ships (I think a few came in Extreme Creatures for those (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) this: (2 URLs) ) Yes, while the first image after searching for "Dr Mango" yeilds an image of a tropical cafe, the second shows us how to teach our cats how to be clever. Iain (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think of calling Chris like the backchannel negotiations that stopped the Cuban Missile Crisis. I often will see Chris post something stupid that will get is in trouble, and will immediately call him to tell him he's an idiot and not to do (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) oops. no. I ment this guy: (URL) keep forgetting you're not actually a fruit. !? :) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So. The two latest rumours for PCWo2004 are either: a) HUSS ToppleTower (URL) metres tower, tips back and forth while the disc rotates, and the base rotates. Very nice! Watch the videoclip. b) Vekoma Hammerhead Stall (URL) <- click Rides / (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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-snip- (...) -snip- :) no one else seems to be using it. I like to think of lug.org.rtlToronto as more a mix of .general and .offtopic with a spice of slightly mature humor. oh, and on occasion we talk about lego. :) Chris Ph.D ring, ring "oh, hi (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) no, your misspelling of my name actually refers to this guy: (URL) are you watching the subtle use of anti button pushing. see, steve here was trying to "get my goat" but by careful manipulation of the internet I can reply with a negative (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) YES!!! this sounds DEATH!!! GH-UI MUST HAVE!!! WANT! I'm going to be all over this like a ride from PCWL. not to be confused with PMCL which is the competition to Dave. so this sounds like fun. NOT. its like when that kid showed up with a (...) (21 years ago, 9-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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