LucyCol Posted September 13, 2016 I ran into an "Erector Set" on E-bay by accident. Sounds really, really kinky!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rider Raider Posted September 17, 2016 Can I have my badge removed? It makes me feel older. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knotian Posted September 19, 2016 Re Erector sets For those who remember them. There was their biggest set, it came in a large red metal chest and had a 110 volt motor, gears etc. Well one Christmas I got one from my father. The next day we went to see my uncle and lo and behold another red chest. You cannot believe what stuff I built in the next few years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quilkin Posted October 17, 2016 Guess I'd better join. I'm 64 and currently building the BWE. I had Meccano (UK, and the original, Erector) when young, and still have some now as well as Lego. This year I also started a Bricklink shop as a retirement 'hobby' but it's now taking more time than building Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy D Posted October 17, 2016 Wow! Lots of new members. I am glad to see all the more mature LEGO builders stepping forward. We are a growing group. Does anyone have a count of how many OTD badges have been issued? As for the Erector sets... I don't remember the AC powered ones, but I had a huge set (or two). Plastic LEGO much safer for today's builders. Andy D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berrys66 Posted November 1, 2016 Apparently I watched England win the World Cup in 1966, although I don't remember because I was only a few weeks old. That does however make me old enough to join this exclusive club. May I have a badge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LucyCol Posted November 2, 2016 On 11/1/2016 at 4:12 PM, berrys66 said: Apparently I watched England win the World Cup in 1966, although I don't remember because I was only a few weeks old. That does however make me old enough to join this exclusive club. May I have a badge? Heck I'm old enough to remember watching it (well not actually watching cos only the men were allowed, us girls were making cakes and sandwiches) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy D Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) On October 17, 2016 at 6:10 AM, quilkin said: This year I also started a Bricklink shop as a retirement 'hobby' but it's now taking more time than building That'll teach you to start a business after retiring ;);) I hope it is a fun hobby. Welcome to the OTD club! Also welcome to all the other new members, good to see our ranks growing! and thanks to Fugazi for following this thread and continuing to badge new member requests. Andy D Edited November 2, 2016 by Andy D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooikes Posted November 25, 2016 I watched the first moonlanding! As a baby of just over a month old ;-) I have grandchildren (grandpa at age 40, who would have thought?). I am grumpy most of the times. My oldest piece of Lego is only about 12 years older than me. I have grey hair. Does that qualify me for the Old Fogies OTD badge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted November 25, 2016 3 hours ago, Gooikes said: I watched the first moonlanding! As a baby of just over a month old ;-) I have grandchildren (grandpa at age 40, who would have thought?). I am grumpy most of the times. My oldest piece of Lego is only about 12 years older than me. I have grey hair. Does that qualify me for the Old Fogies OTD badge? You're 47. The OTD are 50 and older. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooikes Posted November 25, 2016 Strange.... This might very well be the first time ever that I am disappointed because I am not old ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy D Posted November 25, 2016 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Gooikes said: Strange.... This might very well be the first time ever that I am disappointed because I am not old ;-) Thanks for coming to this thread, but you should embrace your youth. Come back in 3 years and you will be banged up. It is surprising and neat that folks are coming back to be badged up. In my mind you and many others are honorary members of the OTD club. Andy D Edited November 25, 2016 by Andy D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doug72 Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) Andy D Hi. Doug72 here aka "Doug on the Tyne". I turn 70 yrs in March and have been a Tecnic builder ever since being given the 8725 Bulldozer when it first came out. Retired in 2001 after serving as a Marine Engineer for 35 years - final 10 years as Chief Engineer of V/ULCC. Other hobbies are Volunteer Ranger on the UK National Cycle Network, the 72 refers to the Hadrians Cycleway Coast To Coast route that ends where I live in northern England. How do I get the "Older Than Dirt" badge ? Edited January 20, 2017 by Doug72 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy D Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, Doug72 said: Andy D Hi. Doug72 here aka "Doug on the Tyne". I turn 70 yrs in March and have been a Tecnic builder ever since being given the 8725 Bulldozer when it first came out. Retired in 2001 after serving as a Marine Engineer for 35 years - final 10 years as Chief Engineer of V/ULCC. Other hobbies are Volunteer Ranger on the UK National Cycle Network, the 72 refers to the Hadrians Cycleway Coast To Coast route that ends where I leave in northern England. How do I get the "Older Than Dirt" badge ? This guy is a genuine older than dirt EB member, can someone please badge him up for he OTD club. Thanks, Andy D Edited January 19, 2017 by Andy D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroInferno Posted February 5, 2017 My father (62, worked as a graphic artist at Unversité Laval for 35 years) isn't registered on the forums ( his english skills are sadly not really sharp ) but he's got quite the Architecture collection, a hobby he picked up when I started collecting SW sets again and showed him the theme. He is really hyped for the next Arche de Triomphe and Guggenheim museum sets! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doug72 Posted March 16, 2017 On 19/01/2017 at 11:32 PM, Andy D said: This guy is a genuine older than dirt EB member, can someone please badge him up for he OTD club. Thanks, Andy D How do I get my badge ? Doug72 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy D Posted March 16, 2017 6 hours ago, Doug72 said: How do I get my badge ? Doug72 Looks like you got it! Congratulations! Andy D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred67 Posted January 11, 2018 Been away for a while.... when I left, I was younger than dirt. Now I'm older than dirt, apparently. 51 on Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny1360 Posted January 14, 2018 Looks like this thread could use a little dusting off. I'll be 56 in February and would be proud to have an older than dirt tag. I've certainly paid my dues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy D Posted January 25, 2018 Can someone please badge up @fred67 and @Johnny1360 Thanks ever so much... Andy D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SillyOldfart Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) Ocht! I'm WAY beyond the American definition of old .... at 71. I actually only started building with Lego two years ago, when I was on the lookout for a new desk-top hobby (computers having left me too far behind). I grew up with Meccano but wanted something a bit more modern. The Mercedes Benz Arocs truck took my fancy and I knew I had found a new passion the moment I started building it. I have since motorised it, thanks to Jurgen, and added an SBrick, then moved on to the 42009 Mobile Crane, the 8043 Ultimate Crawler, plus an MOC Mack Low Loader Artic, all fully motorised and remote controlled. Running out of good vehicles to build, I moved on to the endless possibilities of GBCs. I have built Akiyuki's Ball Factory (very trying), to which I have added two more loops with his Pneumatic Module and Berthil's Rainbow Wave, plus a 'back-and-forward' tipper track, all on one 45" x 15" base. I wonder what I'll get up to next! Edited January 25, 2018 by SillyOldfart typos! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy D Posted January 25, 2018 Welcome @SillyOldfart You are still younger than me! Will someone please badge @SillyOldfart? Thanks, Andy D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted January 26, 2018 7 hours ago, SillyOldfart said: Ocht! I'm WAY beyond the American definition of old .... at 71. I actually only started building with Lego two years ago, when I was on the lookout for a new desk-top hobby (computers having left me too far behind). I grew up with Meccano but wanted something a bit more modern. The Mercedes Benz Arocs truck took my fancy and I knew I had found a new passion the moment I started building it. I have since motorised it, thanks to Jurgen, and added an SBrick, then moved on to the 42009 Mobile Crane, the 8043 Ultimate Crawler, plus an MOC Mack Low Loader Artic, all fully motorised and remote controlled. Running out of good vehicles to build, I moved on to the endless possibilities of GBCs. I have built Akiyuki's Ball Factory (very trying), to which I have added two more loops with his Pneumatic Module and Berthil's Rainbow Wave, plus a 'back-and-forward' tipper track, all on one 45" x 15" base. I wonder what I'll get up to next! Welcome SillyOldFart. How about a motorized LEGO Technic back scratcher? I have trouble reaching that far back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SillyOldfart Posted January 26, 2018 Mmmm. Have one already - its called "The Wife". Seriously, its good to know that this forum is in such regular use, but its a bit worrying when some of the posters are dafter than me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
