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(...) its cause it was sent to me. most of them are. I read you post and felt that it was not "post worthy" so I chose not to send you the "confirmation" e-mail Chris With great power, comes Great responsibility -- Spiderman (21 years ago, 25-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I posted a message over 2 hours ago and I still haven't get the authentication email for it. Derek (21 years ago, 25-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I dunno, coz for $29, you can get 17". Your choice of Grape or Apple Cinnamon. Iain (21 years ago, 25-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) decided to try and get all my collection in one spot, y'know, to organize for the move. Well, it was mostly successful, but then I remembered after the pictures were taken that the back of my pickup is still jammed full from the train show. (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I don't think Bruce exists anymore. I mean. its been so long. Bruce who?? I have a vague Idea of this "bruce" fellow but... it could have been something in that chinese food i ate a few days ago. Chris what's 18" tall and worth $264 ??? (21 years ago, 25-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) Yippee!! Back to anti-x times!!! And there was much rejoicing.... Maybe Bruce would like to enter this time... Dave K (21 years ago, 25-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) R U listening Steve??? ;) (...) New Rule. NO hitting me on the head. (...) mmmmmmmm Beaver So I've reread the posts and I cant find reference to how came up with the idea. So I'll blame Calum. it WAS his idea to use and upside down 3x3 block (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think I went out with someone like that once. Iain (21 years ago, 25-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 'fraid not. I now live in northern Indiana, and I've not yet had the chance to hit Toronto for a meeting (one of these days I will... "oh honey, how about a weekend shopping trip to Toronto?..."). My inspiration has all been long-distance so (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I just want to go on record to say that, "Hey Jeff, if it's too much of a hassle to get all that LEOG of yours to SoCal, just let me know--I'd be glad to help alleviate some of your burden!" Holy Moly! I have lotsa LEGO and I'm dreading just (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) WOW, a fan. :) Brian, this is GREAT to hear. I have to ask. I have a very poor memory. Have we met at one of the Games? (...) any lego you feel you need to donate to me will be gladly accepted. whose Idea was Project X any ways? Chris (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yeah, well I just wanted to take this post to thank you guys. I started playing with Mindstorms less than a year ago. Thanks to you folks, I've been tortured by marble-collecting 'bots, and half my bricks are still locked up in various parts (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) Do you think that rtlToronto, which seems to sit quite consistently in the top 5 posted groups on the traffic page, needs to have some of the posts highlighted? Eh, I don't. I like my little quiet place in the dusty back corners (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I wouldn't say that. My first modem was a 300 baud Zoom Telephonics, my second was a 1200 baud General Data Comm. And worse, my Apple II only stored 140K per floppy. (...) 128bit WEP has already been cracked. SSID are autodetectable with a (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I usually cruise the other groups in LUGNET by taking a gander at the top highlighted stories. Most of these are pretty high-quality, and I understand how they get highlighted. For example, the latest Brick Testament installment is read by many, (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So O know that Chi-cheemaun stands for 'Big Canoe'... But what does Itche-Cheemaun mean? Itchy Big Canoe? Dave K (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Calum, you're talking to someone who used to connect to Canada Remote Sysytems at 300 baud....then upgraded to 1200. A guy who remembers C compilers fitting onto a floppy, the 180K single sided kind. A guy who is, for want of a better word, (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) And they WERE going to call it the Itche-Cheemaun, but cooler heads prevailed. Ralph, whose sigline used to be: The bus stops at the bus station, The train stops at the train station, So why am I stting at a work station? Dave? (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Except: -11MB bandwidth BEST CASE scenario. -Insecure -Expensive desktop cards ($80-90 each) (...) AC I'd agree with. Ethernet is low voltage enough to be not a concern, and I don't believe poses a fire hazard if you use plenum grade cable. (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave. well done. it made me chuckle. BUT your a bit wrong. when i wrote "I hate you" it should be interpreted this way: I - meaning me, Chris Magno ~HATE~ - meaning REALLY HATE, you - in this case I was replying to iains post about spackle. (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Ralph, its ok. at times like this I blame the chi-cheman. Chris (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Would be nice. If you have central vac that's unused, that also works. 802.11b wireless would also be easy, although nothing beats the fun of 4AM spackling with Chris and Calum. (...) Place it close to the cable modem. Are you using a home (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dave's been to my house, so he knows I have the voice of experience when I say, cat5 ???? Do the wireless thing. You get a router with 5 ports and DSL modem connection in a cute little box that sits in your basement. Your PC or laptop get the (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) I have to run cat5 thru 2 floors. Hopefully the duct work is easily accessible. So do I put the patch panel in the basement? Or do I put it somewhere a little more accessible, such as the (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Let me fill in the missing words, for Chris sometimes doesn't write out complete paragraphs... I found that the comment 'spackle' was extremenly funny and was laughing so hard that when a customer came in, she thought I was weird and would (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) :) I ~HATE~ you!!! :) Chris (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) *SPACKLE!* (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) gee, sorry to have to work and I cant be your court jester. :) (...) I guess male. am i right? (...) I blame the foot design. (...) no. more like you will move and lego becomes lower on the priority list as you discover the raccoon nest, or (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snips pseudo-bicker> (...) I'm telling you, the rice had memory-loss drugs in it. "Have some more rice," they say. I bet the only thing you remember from dinner is "Success awaits you in your every venture," and you only remember that (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Well, is quiet in here. So I picked up LOR last night just to have a cursory glance. Then of course, it's 2 a.m. And he still doesn't walk! Oh well, I pack for the big move, and then I work on LOR in the new place. Dave K (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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steve, steve, steve, As i sit here drinking my cup of Tim Hortons. (URL) reading all these posts (that even got Bruce out of the wood work) I cant help but feel a little bit responsible. So just to beat this already dead horse, (...) umm, ~HELLO~ (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) To tell you the truth, I'm just glad you care enough to read the 20-some messages in this thread. :) If it were me, I'd have stopped reading a long time ago! :) Actually, John B. kind of touched on the other stuff I was thinking. It's not all (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, you've got two more. (...) Yes, but you miss the part of "depth". Sure, chess is incredibly deep. There's strategy, history, even personality in chess. That's why only until now have we found software and hardware that can explore that (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi ! I feel somewhat guilty here. It was my idea to run a Sumo event for a second year at BrickFest. (Ducks as rotting Canadian tomatoes fly over head :) There is more to BrickFest competitions than just contestants. For every contestant, there are (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You must be under the impression that we actually care...Take a long rest...and maybe when you wake up you'll understand that line following is just line following. Name an rtlToronto contest with zero participants...I know...line following! (...) (21 years ago, 24-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) so we can have these lively debates about who's better. (...) Ok, we'll talk more tomorrow. Chris I'm off to some secret place, to view some secret stuff, that i cant talk about for another 6 months. (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Then shave. For the love of Rupaul. (URL) Iain (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) By successful, I assume you mean a robot that can complete the task. So, we can scratch Blockstacking off the list right away. (...) You know, chess is really not all that complex. A half-dozen different pieces, each with a very limited (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That is also not much of a problem--I make LEGO vacuum cleaners for blocks, I can make one for pucks. Maybe I'll send down a 'bot for the next competition. Dave K (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I believe the rules have changed. Now, the robot has to pick up the pucks... sorry. :) Steve (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've been told that I can be very direct. :) (...) but you do anyway's in the next paragraphs you go on about your legway can "fly" clearly your legway can't "fly" nor can it come as close as this robot: (URL) it's nice to see a robot that's (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip> (...) Let me get this straight--you don't have to get the pucks up off the floor, they just have to be 'contained' within the robot, even they're still on the floor? That's it? K, I'm (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Steve, when you build successful robots for: Monkeybars, ProjectX and Blockstacking, then you can wonder. I would suggest you try them out on your own time as a personal challenge. (...) A marginal job (and marginal doesn't apply to most of (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Signature, I hope... We just call them our "Mini Me"! I've got a picture of mine, somewhere -- I'll have to see if I can find him before BrickFest. JohnG (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I didn't think you would. I just wasn't sure how you would decline. The direct approach, that's good. (...) I think this just points out a difference in philosophy. I just don't like to do things half-@$$ed... like David said: (URL) nice to (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) K for those that didn't know, my favourite place in Canada (and probably the world) is Tobermory. Except in the winter. They're a little harsh. Dave K (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) of Demaurex, the world's first commercially viable Delta? :) (This reminded me of a sign I saw in Myrtle Beach that made me giggle, that said "DO NOT PICK FIGS".) Iain (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What does "sig" mean? Significant? Special Interest Group? Signature? Calum (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) too bad that sort of thing is outlawed. (URL) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Simple: A Lego mini-fig, representing you. JohnG, GMLTC (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) the Chi-Cheemaun (pronounced chi-chi-man) is your favorite boat?? wadda-r-ya, some kind of freak? First, the Chi-Cheemaun resides in tobermory. about a hours drive north of Ralph Hemple. which says a lot considering he's 3 hours North of the (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) HORRID. That's very, very acceptable what they've done. They've maintained the Ontario logo, kept it clean and neat, and simple. And no ass fonts. Iain (the Sans-serif Sheriff) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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But this is my favourite boat ever... (URL) hadn't realized they repainted it. Here's a pic that I took of her a few years back... (2 URLs) Dave K (2 URLs) Sparky's Space--Where Sparky has his Space... (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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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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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) I'll take care of the 'staging area'... It can be 6 by 1 and have modules at each end for attachment to the main layout I like it... Sec--designing now Dave K -more train talk! (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) blah blah trains trains, blah (...) Calum, WHY dont you think about R14 and RICE. train stuff is a full YEAR away. ROBOTS!!! Chris (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, Just to get people thinking, here's some layout diagrams I drew for train6, targetted for Spring of 2004: (URL) layout features a number of ideas: -Builder requests including: -The return of the JeffVW dam. -Derek wanted to do an (...) (21 years ago, 23-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Great pics! And, in Jeff Elliott's gallery: (URL) love this street scene. Hole in the street. Cool manhole cover bounded by the arches. Great visual effect. Great application of this SNOT-wise street construction. later, James Mathis (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was going to say a lot but then i remembered this: (URL) do solar calculators have an off button? (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) New Rule: No more ME minifigs! and no more effigy of me in lego. that means this has to go as well: (URL) its no wonder I have to explain to officials at Lego and mass media (URL) I am happily married to a WOMAN, and have a beautiful daughter (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) JohnG, GMLTC (looking forward to meeting a few more of the RTLToronto gang at BrickFest!) (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes but risk is essential--there is no growth or inspiration in staying within what's safe and normal. kinda like the difference b/w those who stay with status quo and those that expand their horizons by branching into things that heretofor (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) this could very quickly take us someplace that will get us kicked out of lugnet. Chris (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<Snip> (...) You all share one big head? Ralph (21 years ago, 21-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | RE: The Obligatory Chris-With-Train Pic from Train 5
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Jeff, Did you manage to take a picture from the other side so we can all see the LEGO tattoo? Ralph (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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By now, most of you know that we find it necessary to photograph Chris holding a train, or looking interested with the layout, at each train event. Regrettably, Chris was unable to attend this weekend's event. Luckily, he was still useful to have (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: Back to life, back to reality... and Brickfest
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disclaimer: for everyone reading this, it is only intended as light hearted humor. Please don't be offended by it, and if it bothers Chris, I'm sure he'll tell me. Actually, if you're easily offended, please stop reading now. (...) Same to you. :) (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) What happened to the hookers? Dave K (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) At last al those yers off poor speling is pay-ing of. I've found a new Calum Ball Button (...) you mean to say: scanning pencil sketched drawings, posting event reminders after Chris Bugs me enough, keeping the web site pruned by ever so (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Stay a while... Staaaay forever! (URL) please download to your system before viewing. This video clocks in just over 7 minutes and is approx 75 meg. It's a compilation from the footage from Sunday. I was late arriving Sunday so I don't have video (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) You're confusing posting random lower case misspelled emails that say: okay guys, it's time to mek robots fur rtl15. chris. this is a funny sig ha ha. Versus writing rulesets, posting event reminders, keeping the website pruned, etc. (...) (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) now the milk's coming out my nose! cant... stop... laughing... everyone here's doing their rendition of 'prarie dog' cubicle thing.... Dave K (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'll ALWAYS have Project X. !!!ALWAYS!!!! and lets not forget my impeccable record of being in EVERY robot event. no one else can lay claim to that record. ~NO ONE~ (...) Oh, and lets not forget organize a bunch of ~you lot~ to build cool (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) didn't cinderbot crush your little marble sorter into oblivion? so if you aren't a train guy, and you can't make a robot worth a lick... what good LEGO stuff do you do? Wondering.... ;) Dave K (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The funny part about this was Jeff E was controling the train in Altenburg... He was stopping the train so that derek would give it a kick start... At least I think he was.... (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So I just had this image of Jeff E crouched and huddled in the dark under the tables of the setup. lit only by the glow of a monochrome monitor, all the while controlling a train, and giggling to himself and mumbling ".. Precious.." over and (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for the wonderful review... And let me tell you Mark, that LDCC was the major enjoyment of the entire weekend! It's awesome to stand like 50 feet away and control a train via the LEGO ir remote. Jeff E was 'under the table' watching the (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snip> (...) *snif* It's sad 'cause it's so true... Dave K (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Bravo! Definitely worth the download! The music was perfect. Favorite parts: Derek's dance. How the red train station glides across the screen, seemingly in time with the music. When the yellow station goes in, I think I can count seven elves (...) (21 years ago, 22-Jul-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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