Greetings from Maine

[MaineBrickFan]

Although I already entered the Winter Village contest, I know it is preferred to have people introduce themselves. With a 9-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter, I emerged from the dark ages about a year ago with my son's sudden interest in trains. Having priced Lionel sets I quickly decided I preferred the flexibility and beauty (and familiarity) of Lego. Now I am spending too much money as we work on assembling a pretty decent sized layout, with modular busildings, creator houses, landscaping, etc.

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself. I really enjoy this community.

[ShaydDeGrai]

Welcome from a fellow New Englander. I spend most of the year just outside of Boston myself, but I have a few relatives up on MDI in Maine (mostly boat builders and fishermen who give directions based on historical events and landmarks that burned down 50+ years ago - I guess stereotypes have to start somewhere...) What part of Maine are you from?

I, too, decided that LEGO was the way to go with my train hobby (used to be an HO fan so LEGO was a major change in scale but a lot more fun) They pretty much won me over with the My Own Train series back in 2002 and the only regret I've had is that I don't have room for a "permanent" set-up.

Welcome aboard and good luck in the Winter Village contest.

[Leo604]

Welcome to Eurobricks!

[MaineBrickFan]

What part of Maine are you from?

I live outside of Portland, but actually spend a decent amount of time in Boston for work... I've gotten to know the Burlington Mall Lego Store quite well.

I've really enjoyed the trains -- so far we have the passenger, yellow Cargo and Maersk built. I also have an Emerald Night (found at Goodwill for $125!) waiting to be built. I pretty much trashed our table layout building for the WV contest so my next order of businesss getting everything cleaned up, sorted and organized, and getting the layout back in shape.