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Re: From Laura: Meeting Pictures and a big thank you
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Thu, 17 Oct 2002 13:10:06 GMT
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In lugnet.org.us.texlug, Laura Hayden writes:
> I have to say that every time we get together I am
> reminded what a great group we have. Thank y'all for
> coming and making the first annual TexLUG Event at
> National Instruments a success! The looks on the
> kids' faces when they saw TJ's crane move or when they
> realized that Anthony's dragons' teeth were made
> from minifig hands or when they saw Tim's monorail (and
> much, much more) were just priceless.
Tim's monorail also survived an attack from a mini-HOG (small Hand Of God).
The monorail was sent flying into a deep gorge (off the table) with all
minifigs aboard, resulting in a gruesome crash that could be heard and felt
for miles.
This then prompted a discussion about setting up an electric fence around
the layout next time ;-)
> Even without much promotion, we had around 50 people
> show up to view our layout on Sunday! There was
> even a man who came back a second time with his daughter
> so that she could see how many different things can be
> done with LEGO.
Ha! I think the guy was more into it than his daughter. She was probably his
"excuse" for coming back ;-) They hung around for quite a while and really
seemed to enjoy it.
> I know how much creating things with LEGO means to
> me, but it is a nice thing to be able to stimulate the
> creativity of kids when they see what I have created.
> Our world has become far too serious and pre-packaged,
> and we have a _responsibility_ to show folks that
> growing up doesn't mean that you have to stop
> playing.
Can I use that as an excuse at home for dealing with my non-LEGO significant
other? "Yes dear, I HAVE to build something: it's my responsibility"
All joking aside, I agree with that. I know from talking to people at my
work, no one seems to have any kind of fun, creative hobby. They're all
amazed at the things I build, and not necessarily amazed at what I build,
but rather that I'm doing it in the first place. Sometimes I get a hint of
jealousy, like they wish they could go home and have as much fun as I do!
> On that note, I would like to say that we also have
> a responsibility to play as much as possible. This
> past year has been hard on all of us, I know. The stories
> of sad things happening to TexLUG members made me
> realize that we need LEGO as much as kids do. When I
> get in a groove and stay up all night to make
> something, I feel it the next day more than I used
> to :-), but it is a release that I don't get with
> anything else.
It's great fun and great therapy to sit in a quiet room and let your
creation flow, taking shape in the creations you build. It creates some of
that pure, innocent, childhood joy that we all miss and desire. And you're
right, nothing else I do gives me that.
> I know I am preaching to the choir, but I have never
> gone to a two-day LEGO event... It may sound corny,
> but I "get it" now. It hasn't been all that long
> since I came out of my dark ages, but when I woke up this
> morning, I felt different. The light is on for good
> now.
Having gone to Brickfest, I can tell you that our little meeting was just a
mini BF. It wasn't as long or big, and didn't have as many presentations or
door prizes, but all the components were there. However, it was just as fun.
I've enjoyed reading your comments and the comments of everyone else about
what the meetings do for them. I too share those feelings. The meetings
renew my intrests and creativity. They spark my imagination and remind me
what it's all about.
> Thank you, TexLUG.
Yes, thanks! Thanks to everyone who makes up the group!
-TJ
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| From Laura Hayden (laurahc69@yahoo.com): I wrote this email Monday, but am having trouble posting it, so TJ offered to send it for me: I have to say that every time we get together I am reminded what a great group we have. Thank y'all for coming and (...) (22 years ago, 17-Oct-02, to lugnet.org.us.texlug)
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