Hey All,
Writing stuff like this really isn't my strong suit. Forgive me if it sounds clinical.
I decided to to get into the hobby recently, a few weeks ago after seeing some old photos of my Grandmother's Christmas Trees. Feeling nostalgic I set out to purchase some houses on the eBay then found this and a few other websites about building your own and couldn't resist. That being said, Thank you, Howard and Paul for the resources you've made available here and other places. I'm here as a result of that kindness and building the houses with my 12 yeard old son, Eliott.
Short term goals - Rework of of under the tree train layout. Replace the battered old plastic houses with handmade putz houses. Rework the tracks for two vintage Tyco Trolleys. I had those as a kid too.
Long term goals - Add to the village a little each year. Create a Halloween village for next year. I want to return the pattern and graphics kindness. I'll be creating and sharing patterns for vintage houses using QCAD. I know my way around CAD programs from my previous occupation. and my son will be doing the graphics stuff. Currently he's working on some ideas in Adobe Illustrator for printable flatties that you'll be able to glue onto cardboard cutouts.
General info. Stuff - Grew up in South Jersey and have been living in Las Vegas since 1991. 48 years old. I.T. Director for Canyon Ridge Christian Church. I've worked there since 2003. Married to Theresa since 1993 and we two boys - Ethan and Eliott. They're 15 and 12. Eliott is the artist/basketball player and Ethan is the music major. Jazz Studies, Bass Trombone.
I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you and looking forward to do more than lurking. Blessings.
Steven and Eliott
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