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Re: The Mantis - To take apart or not take apart?
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Date: 
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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  Re: The Mantis - To take apart or not take apart?
 
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 (...) (25 years ago, 9-Mar-02, to lugnet.build)

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