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(...) Yup, I often get called an air head, but I prefer the label "absent minded professor". Thanks for the backhanded complement, I think. Kevin (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I posted immediatly, but must have messed up before it got sent, so I decided to repost a few days later...... (...) You still haven't answered the question.... (...) Hmmm... that one would be interesting. A differential comes to mind right (...) (21 years ago, 2-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) with my ramp in altenburg, but I wanted to do more. Probably make roads that are 1 vehical wide in most places. Definitely no Road plates. :-) Derek (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The train6 layout Derek designed offers very little space for cities, which I think is a good thing. My feeling is we need to make really small town areas, perhaps nonlinear (ie, not like big grids) with little winding roads: (URL) not saying we're (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, Connect Four is on sale for ~$15 at Walmart this week apparently. Both boards are on sale,but only the blue legs/yellow board/red/black token model is valid for our game. Be careful which one you buy! Calum (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I dunno--most of my sarcastic attitude comes from 'Seinfeld', not some deeply rooted hostile nature. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Dave K -king of the castle, master of my domain. (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes, exactly! That's what all the poeple who are phoning up LEGO to rudely complain should also look in to. Thank you. -Greg (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Two thumbs up! (URL) and enjoy! Dave K -who wants to see the Sid Meier 'StrongBadia Edition of Colonization' (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Chris, maybe you should give Kevin a break. Looking at all the wonderful stuff he's created, one can't help but think his head is filled with air. Steve "Steve is way smarter than me." - Chris Magno (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) !!! A FEW DAYS!!!!!!! it took you a FEW DAYS!!!!! to come up with some kind of WITTY reply. Kevin you ~may~ be my new "pneumatic genius hero" but in the world of rtl sarcasm, and one liners...... ya stink. maybe you should just stick with AND (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) design, (...) (URL) K N E W!!!!! - THE SECOND I POSTED, YOU WOULD POST SOMETHING ABOUT PBKA. ARGH!!!!!!! I was even going to put in an anti-PBKA clause in my original post, but your link to the hostility page made me realise that I am just (...) (21 years ago, 1-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, I've thought about this response for a few days..... Why would this bother me one way or the other? You just *barely* took this out of context. Compared to some of your other out of context quotes, this one has a pretty high accuracy. :^) (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, it has been surpassed... Witness the next generation of TGV design, TGV PBKA Thalys/Duplex: (URL) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(URL) just can't beat that. You just can't. No one will ever surpass that. Wow. *Wow.* Iain (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) While we're dishing out psychological diagnoses to people we've never met... (URL) this helps! - Chris. (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Good (URL) Segway "Oh yeah..." guitar song is very catchy. (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey folks, Just got back from the FIRST Lego League Ontario Regionals here in sunny Toronto. (Sunny is a bad word, I finally felt the ABS kicking in on my Accord this morning as the freezing rain iced down the streets) I had a lot of fun (apparently (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) LOL and there's still plenty of people complaining that technic bricks dont have studs any more. And probably a few stopped buying technic because of it. I don't see any technic sets going back to studded beams yet.... But guess what? The (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hello guys- In keeping with the spirit of the season, I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. (21 years ago, 29-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I really like Calum. He hit the nail on the head, and has said pretty much everything I'd want to say. I've given up taling about the colour issue over at fbtb.net,where I usually "hang out." But Calum said everything I wish I had. On a (...) (21 years ago, 29-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: Snip! (...) Woah I can't believe I missed your original posting! I totally agree with what you've said. Although I'm not too happy with TLC's decision to change some of the colours, it's not the end of (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<snippage> (...) This color issue isn't going to stop me from buying LEGO from retailers, from Shop@Home, or from the secondary market (Bricklink or Ebay). ....agreeing with most of what Dave has posted... <more snippage> (...) I somewhat agree with (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) Hi! My name's Dave and I support TLC In the past few weeks since this colour issue has been blown completely out of proportion to the actual issue, I have called S@H and spoke with a few (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)
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IT'S NUTS, but that's LEGO Canada. I know dealers in USA getting stock closer to 10-15 December, and UNLIMITED AMOUNT, basically forces anyone up here who wants it to try Amazon.Com, or contacts in USA. NOT NICE! But they run the show. (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Just in time for Xmas? Seems a bit late isn't it? (...) I spoke with the buyer at my local mom & pop toy store (the only place other than Zellers to buy LEGO here) and she told me they are expecting an order next week. It sounded like a (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yuk. Yeah I've sheared one of the bogey pins before. Well OK it wasn't actually mine, but it still made me sad.... (...) It's the Alice's Restaurant Anti-Massacree Movement, and all you have to do to join is sing it the next time it comes (...) (21 years ago, 27-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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Well you won't find much at any small store till After December 15-20th at least, LEGO is not shipping to Canadian dealers till the 15th so depending on how close they are they might have stock, but very limited, one case of each item and that's it. (...) (21 years ago, 27-Nov-03, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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First lesson-- the DCC accessory block needs an actual motor attached to the motor output in order for the RCX LDCC to detect and program the DCC chip in the accessory brick. This I did not know. Was wondering what was wrong when I had the DCC (...) (21 years ago, 27-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) and to think I was > < this close to removing your quote from my sig file. oh well. Chris "It is a very clever strategy IMHO, and I applaud Chris for thinking of it." K.C. (21 years ago, 27-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 29th of February. But only in years that have odd last digits. (...) ...and :) back at you. (21 years ago, 27-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum...Next time I see you, be prepared to be ridiculed mercilessly by me...for creating this BIG stinking mess. What were you thinking?? (and don’t answer me...there is no possible satisfactory answer!) Bruce (21 years ago, 27-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Scott Lyttle wrote: (snip) (...) Well worded! Now I know who to read:) (As if I didn't know before) Joe Meno (21 years ago, 27-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OMG...Iain, you finally found it! A way to merge Train and Space! (SPACE!) Scott Lyttle (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) and days that end in a Y are especially bad days to pick on Chris. (...) Kevin (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I nominate Chris to the board of Lego Directors--then let's see how well he can run the Lego company. If selected, all of Lugnet should have his personal e-mail if such position is offered--so we, as the premier fan community, and all-knowing (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yup..... Sears Yorkdale has the new minis at $8 a pop 4492 Mini Star Destroyer 4493 Mini Sith Infiltrator 4494 Mini Imperial Shuttle 4495 Mini AT-TE Otherwise, their LEGO selection has gone from poor to abysmal. One square table/stand only. (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.loc.ca, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) it with me. Mmmmmm. (URL) much better than PBKA. (URL) AT THE URL Iain (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Comppact and dense is good! I'm all for that! I think a small (1) rail yard can be both compact, dense, and pretty good lookin'! Davve K 1- small in terms of other people, not my idea of small--whoich would be,oh, about 12 sidings and space (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Derek Raycraft is controlling the train6 layout. But I think the aim is to make it compact and dense, not large and sprawling, as cool as large and sprawling is. Calum (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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See, this is why I like train yards-- (URL) just look soooooo cool! So is there a way to incorporate that (Scaled down version to be sure :) ) into our next layout? I hope so :) Dave K (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I disagree--I think any day ending in the word 'day' should be 'pick on Chris' day. And no weekday starts with 'S', btw... :) Dave K (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) In Chris land, I'd say that any weekday that start with T, W, F, S or M, should ~NOT~ be pick on Chris days Chris (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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What day isn't 'pick on Chris' day? :) Dave K (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Geesh calum, you go to boston for 3 days, and come back all american-ized and diss'in me? 1. (...) 2. (...) 3. (...) tell me the truth. it was because i BURNED you real bad at the last dinner right? was it the "small Asian man" comment when you (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(in my usual loud voice) !!!!CALUM!!!! What the hell did you do to my NG!!!????? this place was all nice and happy. then you had to go and express an opinion. WTF? now look whats happened. some goof comes along, insults me, C$, Strong bad... AND (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually, he agreed to mark more generously because they're kids at the suggestion of the FLL organizer. I can't help but wonder how I got my mark in that second year course now :) He also knows you're coming, I mentioned it. Felix Wong, a MIE (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Benhabib! Agreed, he is one of the funniest profs ever. I took both 2nd year statistics and 4th year robotics from him. I think he's going to be one hard-assed judge though. He is VERY particular about how you explain things. Poor kids. (...) (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: <snip> (...) Kids aren't smart--Brick-plate-p...rick--took all week to get that thru to them--'Why do my robots always fall apart?' Well, b-p-p-b to start! Know it, love it! But no... eh, whatever. (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Since we're on the topic. Emily Proctor. What the heck happened with her? She was the number one reason to watch Sorkinesque WW. Now she's wasted on CSI Miami. Ugh! At least there's still Mrs Bartlett. WW Season 1 DVD or MI5/Spooks Season 1 (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Good post. Strongly worded, but good. I certainly respect people's rights to do what they want in this case. If they want to boycott, organize protests, whatever - go for it, knock yourself out. But unfortunately I suspect that complaining to (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My message isn't so much about rtlToronto (we're just having fun most of the time) as the litany of traffic I've seen. I chose those words and I meant them: I'm not joking about it. (Unlike most of my conversations with Chris) I do think this (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Quo Vadimus :) Ahhh, life is good :) Dave K -no, Dan's not having a thing with Robert Wagner... (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: That Teri Polo is one fine looking person :) Thought we could use a tangent right now. She was great on Sports Night and this 'I'm with Her' is very good. Dave K -who still misses Dan Rydell alongside (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow. You broke a bogie plate? Must have been some fall. (...) It's a weird beast--it has Amtrak livery but it has some European elements to it. But overall a great set. What a wonderful design and set of elements it is. I'm very glad you got (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) [big ranting snip] (...) I agree with nearly everything you've said, Calum. I, however, am not ashamed to be a Lego enthusiast. I just don't have the same opinions about this topic as some other AFOLs do. LEGO HAS changed the gray before, (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Quoting Iain Hendry <ihendry@ventax.com>: (...) You actually see this in a lot of hobbies, not just these. People that only buy the pre-1980 barbies, people in aquarium clubs that only do salt water (fresh isn't challenging, etc), people in biking (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm into Znap, too. I grabbed up a bunch of it from other locals who only bought it for the cheap motors. Loved your bridge, BTW. (...) And not to post a big fat "me too", but... - Chris. p.s. On that note, I'll go back to lurking again. (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Where did I say that? What I was trying to say is that it's one thing for you guys to bash each other because you know each other and it's all in good fun. It's a somewhat different thing to use strong phrases like "who the hell are these (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oooh.. let me try! rtlToronto, your opinions don't mean nothing! (undo ALL the negatives in the above to see what I really think) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(feel like lt. Columbo right now...) Anyway, got the 10001 and the 1000 (whatever)--the Metroliner and hte Club Car today. Was fun putting 'em together, and npw my layout has that vague 'Euro' look to it. So I take a DCC moto, put it on the (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Ka-On Lee wrote: <snip> (...) I liked Znap! Made a train bridge the other day and really aprpeciated it! Wish I was awake enuf at the time to realize the Zellers sale! Grr!!! Anyone have extra Znap that's just sitting (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Iain Hendry wrote: <snip> (...) When talking with Allan at the hobby show, he was making astute observations, linking the similarities between the history of the Mecanno company and the history of TLC, as well ad the (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Actually most of the new colour upset me, especially colours that are very close to each other until you put them together, e.g. light yellow. To me they are sorting headache, although they are good trade away pieces. At least I have some real (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(snip) (...) ....and trying to tell rtlToronto that its opinions don't mean nothing. Ben (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Phillips wrote: (snip) (...) wait a minute, so you're saying that your voice is more important than anyone else's? I will have to differ with that! I see rtl's use of LUGNET to chat as a good use of the medium. And (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It's okay, what I'm saying is you are to the LEGO community probably what I as a European flatride enthusiast am to the general coaster enthusiast community. I remember when I started to despise "coaster" enthusiasts. I remember that day well. (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Did Derek just say something? I must've applied a filter or something.... /ignore Derek :) Love it when a plan comes together Dave K -old adage--no one beats up my kid brother but me (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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<lots of snippage> (...) Relax...take a breath...and your going about it the wrong way trying to fit in. The vast majority of us...well at least Dave and I have read all about the "current" state of LEGO (color change and all). I have to agree with (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You don't have to hear us if you don't want to. Just add: -.org.ca.rtltoronto to your skip-filter settings (URL) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My thoughts exactly! (...) Kevin (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) _Hey! ;-) -R (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Just trying to fit in. (...) I know it's a local group, but what wows me is that the average rtlToronto-er doesn't seem to grasp that the list gets cross-posted to LUGNET for all to see. It's not like we all go out of our way to follow what's (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hmm, I'm going to need more Plano boxes. Derek (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sarcasm, thy name is Chris... (...) a) it's rtlToronto, a local sub group that specifically caters to the greater toronto and Southern Ontario area, in which we're all friends and hang out and shoot the breeze and have the 'worlds best robot (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) What I disagree with is the expectation that you believe you deserve something out of this transaction or that you are the target consumer. I encourage you to stop buying Lego and put your money where your mouth is. If you don't like it, (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I was just looking out the window, and I noticed there are only two shades of grey in the world. It's really odd that the building that's been standing there for 20 years is exactly the same shade as the one they built last week. hmm. (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (snip lots of ranting and raving about people ranting and raving) (...) You're absolutely right, Calum. I feel so ashamed for being a shrewd consumer and actually expecting a company that I do several hundred dollars worth of business with (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: ==8<-- (...) Replace "LEGO" with "Coaster" and "LEGO Group" with "SixFlags" or the like, and you begin to understand exactly why I'm ashamed to call myself a coaster enthusiast. It's why I don't wear (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) being the one that sent the first e-mail here about it (though I was ONLY A MESSENGER), I feel pretty bad about how some of the posts presented us. I'm pretty ashamed too. Joe Meno .space paparazzi! (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, So, at the suggestion Trevyn Watson, I've been reading the controversy over the colour change stuff. Who the hell are these people? First, I long gave up on the idea that the "classic" colours were going to stay "classic" forever. Copious (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OKOKOKOKOK Busted. I and JUST me and the one who rite's all the e-mails to Strongbad. and you are also correct in that THIS (URL) portion of the reply (and the secret easter egg at the end) was done for me by the brothers chap) (...) um, ya. (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) then shut up! first you say you don't speak these languages... then you claim that they are wrong. (...) BTW you never called last night. remember. I was going to explain (once again) about how to help you solve C$ using just IF..THEN (...) (21 years ago, 25-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Uh, you should talk. Actually, no, you should be listening to Strong Bad's Rhythm and Grammar. Half of them I swear SB is talking directly to you, Chris :) (...) Accord Nation is my line! Calum (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm not sure I speak any of these languages, but I don't think either of these are accurate translations. The first is a very generic statement, that could refer to any small life form. In fact, my 3yr old said that exact thing about one of (...) (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) for the ill informed I'll translate this last paragraph from Calum to English, AND (just for practice) from Calum to Iain. Calum/English -Abby is VERY cute. - John PROMISED to CAD up the C$ board so we have an official reference. BUT is late (...) (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) 3a. Hobble baby with skewed mindset to not have SIN number due to her parent's poorly rationalized beliefs on government, public service and taxes and an overinflated, hypocritical and self indulgent sense of worth. 3b. Ensure baby only has (...) (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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2 things. I'll only say this once so pay attention. -chris philosophy- 1. read to your baby early, to make them smart. 2. a smart baby, is a smarter student. 3. a smart student is an easily employed adult 4. a well employed adult will be better able (...) (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) With one collective in unison all... "Awwwwwww...." :) Lookit the cute baby and her daddy reading to her... Innt that special :) Time for Strong Bad's children's book, me thinks... Dave K (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) is already trying to get her to take over administrating IMEDIA's servers... aaargh :) Calum (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) So, I assume noone has actually tried to mount the board, like it shows here: (URL) seems to work pretty well, if you remove the dark gray 2x3 plate, and replace it with 2 1x2s in an L shape. Steve (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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That is all! Dave K -who's investiga-awesome! (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wait until 8366 drops to that price point! Then we can all have fun sticking all those RC unit & motors & 8466 wheels everywhere! Keith (21 years ago, 24-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Has anyone actually used the complete board mounting listed on the web site to hold a C$ board in place? The pictures show how to hold the board down, in addition to the pieces around the side. My board will fit in the 34x22(?) area, but the pieces (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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2 things: 1. I don't see any reason why you should not file off the bumps. (FYI other people have built boards and the bumps did not matter) 2. no one is allowed to use YELLOW and red chips. if you have a board that has yellow and red chips STOP (...) (21 years ago, 21-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I bought a C4 board with black and red pieces. I want to file off all the bumps, to make it easier to drop the pices in to the board. It seems to me that this doesn't give me any particular advantage, especially over those who got the yellow and red (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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For many many many years.... And since ILTCO has this 25 percent off special thing going on... I know I can't afford it, but I caved and bought the Metroliner. Yes and I got the club kit as well. The way I figure, I don't have a passenger train for (...) (21 years ago, 20-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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The price just keeps getting lower!! (URL) if you don't have one--get one! 65 bucks for 2 powerful motors and the RC unit? I have a good time with both of my 8475's, and I got one for regular retail! RUn, don't walk, to your nearest phone with (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Love mixing my metaphors... Anyway, build tuff last night... train layout coming together a little more... (URL) can't leave the GE loco alone! Every night I get home and I tweak a bit here, there, and everywhere. Anyway, have a boo! As always, (...) (21 years ago, 19-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.trains)
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(...) DOH! (URL) Here are the links... (URL) side using curve straight curve.... (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Hey Derek, Did an impromptu TD thing up for ya-- (URL) Hope it's good for ya! 17 straight is almost perfect for TD, 10? Well, not so much... Dave K (21 years ago, 18-Nov-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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