Roadwalker Posted May 25, 2009 Hi everyone, since this is a forum for LEGO-lovers, LEGO-designers, builders and inventors I will probably be the worst member ever. Why is this, you may ask. Well, let me tell you: I have practically never built anything with lego, except from helping my children using Mega Bloks before they were old enough to be trusted lego parts without swallowing them. But as I understand using the word Mega Bloks here is worse than swearing, so I am already risking to be banned from this forum... But I am a great fan of you guys who turn those little plastic pieces to wonderful creations beyond imagination. And I happen to share home with a person who dedicated his spare-time and spare space at home to lego building. In fact, I am the one trying to control the fenomena before it threatens to spread in the whole house. First the garage was occupied with a lego town under construction. This person close to me started out a project, making a lego animated movie. Since there no longer was room for the car, the project had to move to the outer room of the house. Now more than 30 square metres are occupied with the town project in different stages of planning, building and ready town quarters. And since the room of this person is also occupied with different stages of this project, I have my hands full of trying to control the flowing inspiration and limit it to those two spaces at home. And to you who actually stepped on lego parts with bare feet, you know what I mean... Anyway, after this year´s event in Günzburg, I can only say: Lego connects, it builds bridges over language barriers and connects over age differences. So who can resist it?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Rancor Posted May 25, 2009 I like that story Roadwalker. I'm glad to see you finally turned to the Lego side ... and yes, stepping on Lego in bare feet is akin to walking on hot coals or on a bed of spikes I would assume your favourite theme is City, but do you have any others? Hope you enjoy it here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roadwalker Posted May 25, 2009 I like that story Roadwalker. I'm glad to see you finally turned to the Lego side ... and yes, stepping on Lego in bare feet is akin to walking on hot coals or on a bed of spikes I would assume your favourite theme is City, but do you have any others? Hope you enjoy it here Hi Rancor, yes, my favourite theme is "City". Not that I know how to build them, but they are fabulous once built. Thanks for the welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted May 25, 2009 Welcome to the forum! 30 square metres?? That is insane! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mariann Asanuma Posted May 25, 2009 Hello and welcome to the real world. LEGO certainly bridges languages and barriers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hinckley Posted May 25, 2009 Awesome! Welcome to the site. I don't think you're the worst at all. I'm glad you registered and that you have an interest in what us crazies build. For a moment, I thought you were my partners until you got to the BrickFilming part. I hope you have a lot of fun and inspiration from our community! Welcome welcome welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natman8000 Posted May 25, 2009 Welcome to the lighter side of the brick! I'm sure you will find great inspirations and awesome creations. Have fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Millacol88 Posted May 25, 2009 Welcome to the higher-quality side of the brick. You'll notice the lack of megabloks. Post some pics of that huge town layout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VBBN Posted May 26, 2009 Welcome to Eurobricks, the megablock-free side of the brick. "I can fell it, coming in the air tonight, who-oo-oho..." Sorry watching Miami Vice... -Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zorro Posted May 26, 2009 Welcome to Eurobricks, I wish you a very good time here. If you have any questions, just PM me. Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennimator Posted May 26, 2009 (edited) Hi everyone,since this is a forum for LEGO-lovers, LEGO-designers, builders and inventors I will probably be the worst member ever. Why is this, you may ask. Well, let me tell you: I have practically never built anything with lego, except from helping my children using Mega Bloks before they were old enough to be trusted lego parts without swallowing them. But as I understand using the word Mega Bloks here is worse than swearing, so I am already risking to be banned from this forum... But I am a great fan of you guys who turn those little plastic pieces to wonderful creations beyond imagination. And I happen to share home with a person who dedicated his spare-time and spare space at home to lego building. In fact, I am the one trying to control the fenomena before it threatens to spread in the whole house. First the garage was occupied with a lego town under construction. This person close to me started out a project, making a lego animated movie. Since there no longer was room for the car, the project had to move to the outer room of the house. Now more than 30 square metres are occupied with the town project in different stages of planning, building and ready town quarters. And since the room of this person is also occupied with different stages of this project, I have my hands full of trying to control the flowing inspiration and limit it to those two spaces at home. And to you who actually stepped on lego parts with bare feet, you know what I mean... Anyway, after this year´s event in Günzburg, I can only say: Lego connects, it builds bridges over language barriers and connects over age differences. So who can resist it?? That sounds pretty familiar... *checks your profile* ..... ............... ....M-mum..?!? Er...Welcome to Eurobricks, I suppose... You could´ve told me..? Yeah, I´m still sorting out those M-bloks from my collection... (No sorry Millacol88, my city looks like a mess at the moment, so no pics before I have sorted things there. It kinda looks like Hiroshima, because Star Wars, Dino 2010, Agents, Mars Mission etc have invaded the city... ) EDIT: Oh, and small 2x2 plates and bricks can be a great alarm, if someone has been in my room, I juts have to check after small round marks under your (or Elinor(my sis)s) feet. Edited May 26, 2009 by Dennimator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peppermint_M Posted May 26, 2009 Hello. Hope you enjoy the site My Mum tells me that after thirteen years of LtF (Lego to Foot) inicidents you develop a resistance to the pain. All I know is that Lego is great fun for everyone (except feet). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny 5 Posted May 26, 2009 That sounds pretty familiar... *checks your profile* ..... ............... ....M-mum..?!? Er...Welcome to Eurobricks, I suppose... You could´ve told me..? Yeah, I´m still sorting out those M-bloks from my collection... (No sorry Millacol88, my city looks like a mess at the moment, so no pics before I have sorted things there. It kinda looks like Hiroshima, because Star Wars, Dino 2010, Agents, Mars Mission etc have invaded the city... ) EDIT: Oh, and small 2x2 plates and bricks can be a great alarm, if someone has been in my room, I juts have to check after small round marks under your (or Elinor(my sis)s) feet. Haha this is hilarious, surprised you didn't she, my girlfriend had threatened the same thing awhile back, to start following me around the internet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asuka Posted May 26, 2009 Hello and welcome to the family friendly side of the brick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Millacol88 Posted May 27, 2009 Hello and welcome to the family friendly side of the brick. A lot of people say variations on that one saying...the brick must have a lot of sides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennimator Posted May 27, 2009 Hello.Hope you enjoy the site My Mum tells me that after thirteen years of LtF (Lego to Foot) inicidents you develop a resistance to the pain. All I know is that Lego is great fun for everyone (except feet). Yeah, that´s partially reue. It doesn´t hurt very much anymore, and remember; The bricks are more scared of you than you are for them. Haha this is hilarious, surprised you didn't she, my girlfriend had threatened the same thing awhile back, to start following me around the internet. Yeah, she really did. This is going to feel sort of "Big Brother" now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CopMike Posted May 27, 2009 Hi and welcome Roadwalker to the non-real part of Eurobricks ! You kind of started out in an exclusive way - first meet a lot of members IRL and then coming to the forum! It was really nice to meet you and the rest of the family and I hope you´ll enjoy your stay here ! CopMike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holodoc Posted May 27, 2009 Hi roadwalker! Let me share some of my thoughts about your topic here. At first glance I thought "what a stupid introduction - the worst member ever". I won´t read this. Then I saw Copmike replying here. Mmmh. Okay, I check this however. If CM replies it cannot be too bad. I read your posting and thought: This is a really nice introduction. I like this unusual way to introduce yourself. It sounded familiar somehow... Then I realized you told me about the garage issue. Anyway, after this year´s event in Günzburg, I can only say: Lego connects, it builds bridges over language barriers and connects over age differences. This is the point where I got it! I knew it was you! So this is the official "Welcome to the boards" now. I don´t think we have to tell you how this works, and will definitely not ask you about your age , that is what I normally tend to do. The following replies were great as well: Hinckley (of course), CGH and Zorro didn´t get who you are. That sounds pretty familiar... *checks your profile* ..... ............... ....M-mum..?!? Er...Welcome to Eurobricks, I suppose... You could´ve told me..? Now that really made my day! One of the best posts EVER! I still can´t stop laughing. I hope you are not turning to make your subtitle for real (especially for Dennimator), though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted May 27, 2009 I did get it, i just didn't want to blow her cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimT Posted May 27, 2009 I still can´t stop laughing. Me too. I did get it, i just didn't want to blow her cover. Sure you didn't Anyways a big welcome from me too. I was really impressed that you'd drive all the way from Sweden to support Dennimator's hobby. I wish I had a mom like that Enjoy the boards and have fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ras 74 Posted May 27, 2009 That sounds pretty familiar... *checks your profile* ..... ............... ....M-mum..?!? Er...Welcome to Eurobricks, I suppose... You could´ve told me..? ROFL That was very funny indeed.I saw this in the afternoon at work, didn´t had time to reply, and I´m still smiling... Hi and welcome Roadwalker! So funny that you decided to sign up. When just reading the title, I thought about the same as Holodoc. But then I saw that 19 persons replyed, so I just needed to read about this person. I got it pretty fast actually that it was you. It was a nice cover-up story to not say "Hi, I am Dennimators mother". He blow that himself though, which was very funny. Also very funny that you where following a lot of the real nerd talk. The most persons have no clues when describing pieces, acronyms, different sites you need to know and so on. I must say you have two great kids. Really hope we will be seeing more of you in the future, both here and at Events. -Ras- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennimator Posted May 27, 2009 Me too.Sure you didn't Anyways a big welcome from me too. I was really impressed that you'd drive all the way from Sweden to support Dennimator's hobby. I wish I had a mom like that Enjoy the boards and have fun. I paid it myself... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimT Posted May 27, 2009 I paid it myself... You paid her to drive you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roadwalker Posted May 27, 2009 Wow, this is really impressing. I am glad so many of you guys/gals took time to reply. I really feel warmly welcomed. Thanks a lot! Thanks Dennimator for blowing my cover But please do not mention my age... I am not so glad for it, and some young people close to me think "ancient fossiles" do not have so much to contribute with when it comes to lego-building. Except when it comes to ask for opinions for improvments and design. You paid her to drive you? Yes KimT, he actually paid for everything except for the petrol, boat tickets, food, some spending money, extra expences, spareparts (for the real car), souvenirs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ratshot Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) But please do not mention my age... I am not so glad for it, and some young people close to me think "ancient fossiles" do not have so much to contribute with when it comes to lego-building. Except when it comes to ask for opinions for improvments and design. Shes 44 .....I'm a brat It doesn't matter how old you are, you can always contribute to Lego building. Welcome to Eurobricks. By the way....Happy 44th birthday. Edited May 27, 2009 by Broadside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
