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(...) you sound like an out-of-work Canadian Lumber Jack. relax. I work for a company that makes electric meters (the kind that go on the side of your house, so the electric company knows how much electric you're using) One of the guys here had a (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Except that lumber is carp these days. I just got back from 3 weeks of building a house, and over 3/4 of the lumber we had was badly twisted or warped in at least 1 of 3 dimensions, usually more. I don't think this degree of twistiness is (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hey Kevin. It was nice to finally meet you in person. Your software tools have been a great help to me and I am sure many others. As for power... From what I have heard, Ontario is experiencing rolling blackouts... Some ares have yet to get (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was ready to buy the B5 Season 3 and some AAA batteries for the Spybot when the power went out. Slowly went home and sort LEGO until it get really dark. I am sure the folks down South in Toronto have more interesting story when they get back (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I heard that early this morn and I cant tell you how upset this made me. what next, American's will refuse our beef? .... oh wait. or how about screening all air traffic for SARS.... oh wait..... or slapping an illegal *27% tariff on Canadian (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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This morning on the news I heard NYC's Mayor (I cannot spell his name) say that the blackout likely occurred somewhere in Canada. A song popped into my head: "Blame Canada! Blame Canada!" Take care of yourselves. But don't rig candles to the RCS's. (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've got a total of four 'hoes and enough hose to meet all their needs. You can never have too many pneumatics.... (or at least I can't) Thanks for the email Steve. I replied, but if you don't get it let me know and I'll post my questions (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) your lucky. (...) actually I live about 30 KM away from the last nasty coal power plant and I still have no A/C, BUT my across the lane way neighbors do have power. its very hit or miss. Chris why in this power state, jeff, Ralph, and me are (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Kevin, Glad you had a good time with the RTL guys. I really wish I had been able to make it too. Chris and Dave will understand when I say I have some rather large commitments up here, and I'm really hhoping to make the Seattle show next (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) who told you this??? (...) Now I am debating going home to a possible lack of power but an ample supply of Lego, or stay in thornhill with power and no Lego... I also have to try to find some gas! Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I have no power at home but I have power at work. morning breakfast saw me boil a pot of water for both Abby's bottle, and 2 cuts of instant coffee for me and Kate. we both had BBQ toast, and I've had to BEAT into Kate the idea that the fridge and (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hi folks, If you are reading this, it means your power has been restored. When I heard about the blackout I immediatly thought of my new LEGO friends I made at BrickFest 2003 that lived in Toronto (RTLToronto). I hope you are all OK. It was great (...) (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I figured I would post quickly to see if we are still doing dinner... I am in Thornhill at the moment (our data center which is powered). Currently: I have no power at home. My phone is dead. I am almost out of gas. What a Great 12 hours! Jeff VW (21 years ago, 15-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You folks and your spell checkers :) For reference, let me give some context for the restaurant locations. We picked Mel's early on, primarily because most of the people in the group were downtown. Chris was working at Bathurst and Niagara, (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) To be fair there is ample parking at this Swiss Chalet. You just might have to pay a small fee for it. (...) The rumor of ample parking at this location is exaggerated. One evening I was unable to get a spot in the lot and had to circle for (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Well, let's vote (all those who will attend next month): For the NEXT Lego dinner (September 2003) would you prefer -The Royal York Swiss Chalet, close to the subway but with little parking OR -The Kipling/Dundas Swiss Chalet, far from the (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In fact it is not a block or two, and I challenge anyone who believes it is to park at Kipling and walk there tomorrow. There is a difference between a location being sandwiched between the two entrances of a subway station and being kilometer (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) As I recall this location is a block or two from the Subway, which is very walkable, for a chipper young fellow like yourself. :) Jeff VW (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Near is a relative term. I would say the Royal York one is near the Subway. This one is not. (...) Done, just called them and they are in fact open again. (...) Yes but it needs much more parking because it isn't near the subway. (...) With (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's the new one near Kipling. Why? a) We haven't confirmed if the old one is opened again. b) The new one has much more parking. c) Reports from employees say the old one has even less space now, giving no real advantage to returning to that (...) (21 years ago, 14-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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