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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) And those 'other things' better be leggy and blonde!!! Dave K (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) People, People. we're missing the bigger picture here. I think Calum says it best on the brickfest rules web page; when describing the whole point to our rtlToronto robot games: (URL) word about rtltoronto style rtlToronto began as a bunch of (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) Of course there was the block stacking competiton in which Chris brought something that looked like it came from the creators of 'Wild Wild West' (will smith, et all) Some sort of (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) Out of all the competitions we have ever done, thse two 'bots are my favourite: (URL) miss my block sorting 'bot. I think it was my best 'bot ever. ANd the way that Rob's moved around the board was poetry in motion. THose were the (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Calum, while what you say is mostly true, your analogy implies that Brute force is wrong. Allow me to expand your analogy to show you what I mean. If I needed a can of infant formula to feed my baby, I need to buy that at a store. A mere (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Steve, I'm not going to play your little game. I "put up" at EVERY single rtl event. period. I have nothing to prove. (URL) I've got a RCX powered backhoe to build. Steve I understand your frustration at needing good solid competition. it must be (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sweet. I'd pay to see that. Well, if it was cheaper I would. (...) It really wasn't anything to write home about. In fact it was a tour de brute force of Lego robotics. Chris' building style varies from pool noodle pathetic (when he's busy) to (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes indeed, a very .common error. Dave! (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris, In the spirit of friendly competition, (as previously suggested by Jeff VW) I'd like to challenge Chris Magno to a robot-building contest. For the last couple months, while most of rtl was talking about trains, "Road Shows" and the (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hmm. gotta go with Calum on this one. I think Chris is confusing .com with .com I guess that's an easy mistake.com (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sure it will. .com's in DOS are command files. Basically executables below 64K in size, or at least that was the definition back in the day. Calum (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) .com ?? who learned you to program? you could have at least have tried to use .bat, or .scr but you know darn well that a .com will not execute from the C prompt. Don't make me bring the famous "sumo robot programer" (aka "line following (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) its true, my great truck (URL) exactly as shown) is starting to show a few spots of the orange cancer. (URL) why having family own/run a body shop is a good thing. Ask Calum. (URL) if i was not afraid of offending Trevyn I'd embed the links (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) C:\> correct_chris.com I know Bricks and Blocks is cheaper. What I'm saying for Rob et al is that US S@H is the same price whether you order in the US or Canada, unlike back in the day with Lego Canada, where Lego Canada was always cheaper (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Bug_Calum.exe (...) Actually I just called and B&B has them in stock for $134.99 134.99 x 1.15 (PST/GST) = $155.24 with a bit of social engineering, and the good feeling that my money will go to support local economy, I went the B&B route. I just (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <big snip> (...) <snip> (...) Cuz Dodges tend to rust, so Chris brother got him self a Maaco to help chris out :) Jeff VW (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ordering from the US and ordering from Canada is the same price, it's all in US dollars. The only difference is shipping. Calum (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Reply_to_Rob.EXE OK, clearly I've been watching TOO much StrongBad. (URL) this is a good idea. I will look into it. Let me double check with "the minions" Calum, Jeff, is their any room in the subby?? (URL) you could put it on the top there. (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Why don't you have someone order it for you in the US and pick it up at BrickFest (or have one of your minions get it for you)? Smuggling is cheaper. You could pack the set box with Marlboro's and make all of your money back. -Rob. (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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OK this weekend I'm gonna do it. Where is the cheapest place to get this??? AND someplace that has it in stock. S@H has it for $99.99 USD plus GST 99.99 x 1.40 = $141 x 7%(gst) = $150.87(CAN) and I have to WAIT for it to come in the mail. OR...... (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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