GhostFan Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 Hi everyone, I have been lurking around reading the boards for a while now, and thought I should finally post here to introduce myself! I was a big fan of Lego when I was younger, and remembered how much I'd enjoyed it when I then cleared out a cupboard and found it all when I was about 19 (I'm now in my mid 20s) and loved building all the sets again in order to photograph them for sale on eBay (really wishing I hadn't done that now!). However, I finally emerged from my 'Dark Age' at 21 when I had an accident which severely damaged my arm and hand. I spent months in Occupational Therapy, which was usually boring and painful, until the lady treating me asked one day if I had any building bricks I could use as part of the exercises. Out came the Lego which I hadn't sold in the clear out 2 years' previously, and I was hooked again! In case anyone is wondering, my username comes from the fact that the Black Monarch's Ghost set (6034) was both my first, and my particular favourite, when I was little. Quote
LandShark Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 Welcome to Eurobricks, GhostFan! That is definitely the most interesting (and painful) way I've ever heard anyone come out of their Dark Age! I was also reading the boards for a while before I finally decided to join a few days ago. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 Welcome aboard! The 6034 is a nice set, I like that ghost! I wish you well, especially for your hand Quote
Brickdoctor Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Welcome to EB, GhostFan! That's probably one of the best outcomes of such an injury. Enjoy the site. Quote
buddy Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Welcome to Eurobricks GhostFan, I hope that you enjoy the forums! ~buddy~ Quote
-zenn Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Welcome and enjoy the boards! Hope your recovery went well, at least you're back in touch with Lego again. Quote
dr_spock Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Welcome to EB. Interesting way to get back into Lego. Hope your arm and hand are better. Quote
airsoftg36c Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Welcome to the boards.. I know what you're talking about...Sort of... I once slit my hand wide open while sharpening a butcher knife and watching my 2 dogs playing in the yard... Not as bad as your injury, but I know where you're at.. May I ask how it happened? Quote
Miss Kyle Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Hey, it's cool to have another lady around here :) Enjoy the board! Quote
mobricki Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Welcome to Eurobricks. Its always good to hear about people coming out of there dark ages but that sounds painful. I'm guessing LEGO helped you with your therapy. Quote
Dreamweb Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 Ah, the good old 6034. I feel nostalgic about this set too, I got it as a gift (for birthday I think) back when it was released! Anyway, welcome to Eurobricks, and enjoy your time. I hope your arm is all right now. Quote
GhostFan Posted August 4, 2011 Author Posted August 4, 2011 Thanks everyone for the welcome For those who asked, my arm is getting better, thank you, but still a little way to go with it. Good excuse for building more Lego as far as I'm concerned! Quote
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