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Re: The Mantis - To take apart or not take apart?
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Sat, 9 Mar 2002 04:28:14 GMT
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====Eric
In lugnet.build, Mark Neumann writes:
> ug, this is the bitter sweet part of Lego for me as well.
> I'll put myself into the Lego, it's what part of what makes the end result
> so cool. But, I also know, no matter how cool, there's something else that
> needs to be built. Something inside titan is saying to me, "Yeah, yeah.
> This is a cool mech but I'm going to be something else soon. And you know
> it!" Black Eagle is saying the same thing. (besides, I know those click
> hinges are going to give one day...)
====Oh the Titan, Hmmm, I see, maybe something to evolve into.
> I like to think of it sort of like the Vodoo religion. The good, it comes
> with the bad. (for if you don't know Vodoo, then know this; it is all about
> balence. The light must balance with the dark. There cannot be one without
> the other) So it is with Lego and me. I know the brick must seperate at
> some point. I try to make a celebration out of it. Sort of like a happy
> funeral. I mourn the passing of an icon. (for that what these are, an Icon
> of an emotion or thought) And revel in the creation of the next.
====light, dark, chaos and life.
> On that icon (okay watch out Eric, I'm going now...) When you made Mantis
> you were at a particular stage of your development. It represented the
> ultimate of what you were at that time. Most likely a happy time as you are
> so attached. It's breaking is important: stop hanging on to something you
> cannot have anymore. It is in the past. Let it go. (whatever is attached
> with you and Mantis) The longer you hang on the longer the repercussions
> will endure. (I.E. Lego breaking...) Celebrate the memory, honor it but do
> not hang on to it. For it serves you no longer. FYI, IMO
====oh man that is so true! Thanks, I needed to hear that!
> So, on that note, thank you for making this creation and sharing it with us!
> I know many have ogled at Mantis, and I'm sure as many have stories to
> share. But now is a time of passing, and release.
> We're here for you bud.
>
> Mark Neumann
====Thank you, my Shaman.
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| ug, this is the bitter sweet part of Lego for me as well. I'll put myself into the Lego, it's what part of what makes the end result so cool. But, I also know, no matter how cool, there's something else that needs to be built. Something inside titan (...) (22 years ago, 9-Mar-02, to lugnet.build)
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