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Re: The Autograph
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lugnet.people
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Sun, 1 Jul 2001 17:46:48 GMT
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In lugnet.people, Kung-Khoon Quah writes:
> I find it strange that I would actually be posting a
> human interest story about myself but after some
> consideration, I felt I needed to share this with a
> community that has given a lot to me.
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> Last night the Greater Florida Lego Train Club (GFLTC)
> was at the South Tampa Toys R' Us for a display simply
> to advertise ourselves and find a new venue for
> displaying our models and help spur sales in the
> process. A separate posting with pictures is found
> in lugnet.trains
> http://news.lugnet.com/trains/?n=12028
>
> In the late afternoon, a shy 10/11 year old boy named
> Eric and his mom came up to the display and I launched
> off into my demo of Mindstorms and followed up with my
> MOCs of Asian themed creations. It was at least the
> dozenth time I did this so it was nothing special . I
> did notice that Eric hung around a lot more after
> the explanations but thought nothing of it. After a
> few more demos, and I had some time, Eric came up to
> me and asked for my autograph.
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> I was stunned !!! This was a first in my life for me
> and I was completely unprepared for this. Of course,
> I signed the Lego postcard that he brought along and
> told him I appreciated him asking me. Then when I
> talked to his mom a moment later, she mentioned he
> was a huge ninja Lego fan. It was not clear but I
> think he just truly liked my work or had been to my
> website and recognized my name and just wanted my
> autograph for that reason.
>
> All I can say is that Eric just walked away with an
> autograph but I walked away from that deal with a
> hell of a lot more. I have always enjoyed comments
> about my work from various ninja fans but this was
> at a whole new level. I don't believe I will ever
> forget this form of appreciation.
Wow that is great!That must be one of the greastest feelings in the world!
> In a discussion with another GFLTC member, Scott Holcomb,
> we both agreed that this kind of encounter may be
> rare but adults should take it very seriously as we
> have all kinds of impacts on kids that we never
> quite really know or realize.
>
> I finish with a heartfelt thanks to Eric, where ever
> you are from a fellow ninja fan and hope to see you
> again at GATS 2001 in Tampa Florida State Fairgrounds
> in December.
>
> KK
>
> P.S. I will be signing photos of myself in the booth
> next to the NY Yankees the next time they are in
> town for those interested ... just kidding ..lol !!
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