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In lugnet.general, Jake McKee writes:
> What is your coolest LEGO Experience?
My CLE's (Cool LEGO Experiences):
Story 1
When I was 5, my mom bought me my first set as a surprize (a LEGOLAND police
station). I didn't know what LEGO was, and I didn't have much experience
with other construction toys at that point.
Aside from being my first set, the thing that stands out most is the process
of building it. I first looked at the instructions and decided I couldn't do
it, and mom and dad wouldn't help me.
So, I went back to my room, sat down, and figured it out on my own.
I know this seems quite silly. To all of us, building a set according to the
instructions is an easy and nearly brainless activity. But when I was 5,
with no experience, it seemed impossible.
From then on, every time I've been given a difficult challenge (LEGO or
non-LEGO related), I've approached it in the same manner. I lay out all that
I know in front of me, I study everything carefully, I think through my
actions before actually doing them, and I keep the end result focused in my
mind. Even today in my career as an engineer, this process of working
through a problem helps me. Having done it first, on my own, when I was
five, has really instilled much confidence in myself about my abilities.
Story 2
Discovering the online community just a couple of years ago and
communicating with fellow LEGO fans. Also, meeting them at Brickfest and
TexLUG meetings. Brickfest 2002 was an experience I'll never forget.
Story 3
LEGO building bliss: as an adult, almost each building session in my "LEGO
room", I experience child-like happiness. It almost feels like I've been
transported back in time.
Story 4
Almost every Christmas and birthday brought that one wonderful present that
made the magical "clinking" noise when you shook it. That brought me so much
happiness and excitement.
-TJ Avery
www.texbrick.com
www.texlug.org
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Thomas Avery wrote:
> Discovering the online community just a couple of years ago and
> communicating with fellow LEGO fans. Also, meeting them at Brickfest and
> TexLUG meetings. Brickfest 2002 was an experience I'll never forget.
Hmm, I should add one here:
Walking into the baggage claim area in DC and spotting someone taking my
big box of LEGO off the conveyor and realizing he must be Thomas
Avery... Then moments after we got both my bags and Thomas had time to
explain to me that someone would pick us up, this fellow comes wandering
along with a baggage cart and a 48x48 grey baseplate with "Brickfest"
written on the back (on paper).
And another one:
Getting off the plane in San Diego and not seeing anyone waiting for me
at the gate so I head towards the baggage claim. Just as I approach the
security area, I see two people, one somewhat larger than the other
about to enter. I realize they must be Larry Pieniazek and James Brown.
Frank
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