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  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) hello rtl. i had the *pleasure* of meeting a few rtl members @ bf. i had the *pleasure* of meeting calum whom i found out takes exception to people who don't *know* where the shift key is. apparently these people who don't know how to use the (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) I wouldn't worry, Deborah - firstly, you obviously can use the shift key (*!*, etc :). And secondly, who cares about Calum?! He didn't even bother to stick around for the whole fest! -- Dan (counting on the fact that by next year he'll forgive (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) no, you were right the FIRST time. that small ragtag lot you saw in NO WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM, represent rtlToronto. your gut instinct is right. we are robot freaks. (...) yes its all true. we are a bunch of xenophobes, who will suck your love of (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) dan, your so screwed. Calum holds a grudge FOREVER. and if he REALLY is mad at you. he'll do a mosaic of you. I'm still paying for the time i made fun of his rice cooker: (URL) here: (URL) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) thanks, dan. i'll take the opportunity to put in here that it was also a great pleasure (no asterisks) to meet you and jen. but worrying about calum was the last thing i was doing! he might start to worry because the female presence at the (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) If you count the Technic, Mindstorms, and Great Ball Contraption rooms, plus the Mindstorm/Technic competitions at the largest gathering of adult LEGO fans in North America last weekend, you'll note there were close to 100 Technic/Mindstorms (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) dont go there steve. Chris (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) ooohhh Calum, make me next: (URL) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) What the heck does that mean?!? Jude (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) OH!!! oh, oh... go there, please!!! How many??? Really, I didnt have time to check the name tags... (giggle). Im begging you, go there Steve!!! Of course, it would so not be my style to taunt rtl. (Oh man, laughing that hard with coffee in (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) Dave, I responded ages ago to this, but I will jump in here again. I am in, and my dollhouse needs a full table alone. (...) Pleasure??? Ms. Higdon, surely you jest!!! (...) No kidding!!!! Ralph (ya knew this one was coming) is a redneck in (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) And keep in mind while counting that Janey had, at least for a little bit, a small piece of the GBC designed by her as well (with the help of my son). (...) Actually, while I didn't get to see it run, I liked the cable cars in the micro train (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
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(...) Yes, and while I enjoyed his help a lot, my favourite part was the big hug he gave me before he went home. What a cutie! It was a pleasure meeting you as well. (...) Thanks, the cable cars were fun, I hope to expand that layout (it was very (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) hmm. Very interesting. Does that mean Janey, who contributed to one of the Great Ball Contraption modules had more in the Technic/Mindstorms/GBC area than all the robot-heads & robot-freaks of rtl combined? I'm totally not going there. (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) Hello deborah-with-out-capitals! (...) Well, I was very impressed by deborah's models--they were very neat. I even took the effort to go after the opening ceremonies to see hers and Janey's work in the display rooms set up by the display (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote: snipped (...) Thanks Calum, I have enjoyed making that model, and giving the "home tours" while at BrickFest... I also look forward to setting it up at the Hobby Show. Snipped a bunch of other (...) (19 years ago, 17-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) many thanks for taking the time, especially since your time at the fest was limited. (...) i also look forward to seeing rtltoronto's contributions, especially the architecture based models. (...) -§ deborah §- (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) Janey, I know that you and a couple other people did respond to an earlier thread about The Hobby Show, but for some reason that discussion just seemed to fade away. So I'm glad Dave decided to light the fire again and I hope we can hear from (...) (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, FTX)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) I'm glad you noted this Calum! There's not only the fact that we have a fairly generous amount of space, but also that the models remain setup for three full days. So working on, then bringing and displaying, a large model is something to look (...) (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) YES. i would like to take a few seconds to PUBLICLY say that i am just blown away by ALL of the MOC's Janey has done. RTL would do itself PROUD to have her picture on the front page. Janey. your MOC's are just amazing. In fact. I would like to (...) (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) No. But the original thing (upon which it's based) did generate about 160,000,000 horsepower. AB (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) Hmm, could it be one of these: (URL) (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) ohhh...hhh thats NOT what i was thinking...... i was thinking something ELSE all together. (URL) (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) Poor choice of clues. My bad. AB (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) Yeah, there's defintely an opportunity if you're one of those folks who don't feel you fit well into rtlToronto (or even alienated by rtlToronto :) Paul Hynes had this amazing tank model there last year. Check out the rest: (URL) know for a (...) (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) Does this mean that I had more *unused* GBC's than rtl brought GBCs? (...) Kevin P.S. It is a little known fact that my pneumatic GBC was the most reliable MOC there. It never lost a ball. (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) So, here's my question: Where did we come to the conclusion that Lego wanted a play area? Can't we do something that highlights the AF in AFOL, eg, a large display or project that could be really impressive for kids and adults? Calum (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) My interest in GBC's is about the same as Bionicle. And Bionicle has those cool shoes. Calum (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) Cool, this is going to be awesome. Can't wait to see it! Derek (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) I'll try and bring some of the models from the NMRA/train6 layout. If only I had rings of grey bricks to put them into...who has lots of grey bricks? JeffVW? JohnG? Wayne? Hrm. Calum (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) I didn't think we'd come to any conclusion yet. That was the gist of my question above. I should have highlighted the is in the phrase, "is a play area the best way to go? (...) I'm with you. I totally agree. That was the type of suggestion I (...) (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on, FTX)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) Not that you mentioned me, but my all my grey is taken up by a project for Hobby Show. It's big, it's boxy and the original thing (upon which it's based) encloses a volume of 129,428,000 cubic feet. ;-) Derek (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) does this thing vibrate? (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) Projects for the Hobby Show Janey - Red House deborah - A keyboard with working Caps Lock and Shift keys Derek - Faberge Egg Sculpture Allan - Personal Massager Chris - ? JohnG - ? JeffVW - ? Now if I could only get some freakin retracts (...) (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) If TLC is involved, can they bring any instructions and elements for mosaics or coloured mosaics that the kids/adults can build. Something using the 32x32 base plate? And if there is WALL space can they be hung by a wire or something like (...) (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) No. But the original thing (upon which it's based) assembed something that did generate about 160,000,000 horsepower. Derek ;-) (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) Seriously? Is that really what you're building? Or are you just mocking my MOC? :) I hope you're serious, as I think that would make a nice pair of models from the same general theme. Allan (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) No, that is definitely NOT what I am making. (...) Retract, as in 'retractable' landing gear maybe? AB (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) Awesome idea. (...) I really like the pumpkin idea. The show is about a week after Halloween, but still around that season, so I think it would be a cool model. Allan (19 years ago, 18-Aug-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) Derek, are you going to leave me in suspense until November? Seriously, are you really building this? :) Inquiring (and mostly warped) minds want to know. AB (19 years ago, 8-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) Well I'm not sure. I'm hoping not to put too much effort into the train show. My area is more or less complete. I just want to add more details. By the way, what are the dates for the Train Show? Dave? If this is the case, it would be (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
 
  Re: Where do we go from here...
 
(...) I still think it's a neat idea. And there's nothing wrong with a facade. (...) I'm building it horizontal, so that: a) It won't run the risk of falling (a la my CN Tower) b) I can build more detail into the top and bottom of each stage, (...) (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on)

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