Just saying HI

Mayhem · February 10, 2014

Hello all! Just signed up and wanted to say HI. My name is Jeff and I am a father of 3 wonderful kids (when they want to be) and I am married to the most precious woman ever. She has put up with me for 23 years.

I have not built a model in a few years and I have noticed that alot has changed. When I was alot younger we used to build models then blow them up with firecrackers. I thought about treating my son to a day of "mayhem" but when I went to the hobby store to pick up a couple models, I decided that at $20+ I would not be blowing them up, LOL. When we did that, models cost just a few bucks. I started to poke around on the internet and the bug bit. WOW, the detail that is being displayed is mindblowing. I am wanting to try my hand at going all out and having some fun.

On a side note, i was also thrown for a loop when I purchased the models, paint, glue, super glue, spray paint, thinner, brushes, and etc. I was carded.....lol. Really? they carded me as if I was buying beer. I guess too many people like sniffing model glue.

Anyway, please be patient with me as I am wanting to learn this high detail model building. If my questions seem stupid, well I guess consider the source....lol.

Thanks all!

slusher · February 10, 2014

Welcome to the forum..

PappyD340 · February 10, 2014

WELCOME to the forum Jeff, yep going to the hobby shop these days if you have been out of it awhile, it's like sticker shock, glad to have ya and have some FUN!!

HJK · February 10, 2014

Hi Jeff,

Welcome aboard. I was also bit by the bug as you put it not long ago. You don't have to worry about your detailing and building capabilities because I will probably ask a lot stupid questions as well. But we shouldn't be shy so we learn the stuff and get better all the time.

Yes, you're right, the prices have changed considerably but we pay it because it's just a wonderful hobby.

Have a good start and enjoy.

Juergen

OldTimer50707 · February 10, 2014

Welcome to the forum.

slammedi'am · February 10, 2014

Welcome!

Mayhem · February 10, 2014

Thank you for the red carpet welcome!

"Sticker shock"?????? More like I was contemplating taking out a loan. My wife, who is the best woman around, threatened me with a cast iron skillet and the couch as my new bed if I buy all the stuff then box it up. Lol. She wants me to get a hobby.

High octane · February 10, 2014

Welcome Jeff, as this is a great place to be. Sorry to hear of the "mayhem" in your town last yea,r as I still pray for all those who suffered losses. There are NO stupid questions, so ask away as not all of us a superior builders and some of us just want to have fun and enjoy the hobby.

Mayhem · February 11, 2014

Thank you Octane. The tornado was a life changer in alot of ways. I used to be an over the road truck driver, key word "used". I was in Wyoming headed to Canada from Tulsa when it hit. My house took some damage but is still livable. My mom and dads house is sitting on top of the wicked witch somewhere in OZ. lol. My mom was buried in her basement and my wife and daughters had to dig her out. The company I "used" to drive for refused to let me come home. Said I had to make the delivery then they would route me home. I did my job but have since quit driving and am looking for a local job now.

Like I said, it was a life changer. My wife and I were talking about moving out of town but the town has really come together and we decided that this town, is OUR TOWN!

If you saw the interview of the couple on the Today show that aired on New Years Eve (I believe), well that is my mom and dad, Russ and JoAnn Petri. They also were hounded to do a local news station interview. I am very proud of my wife and kids, my parents, and my town! As we say around here, "WASHINGTON STRONG!"

High octane · February 11, 2014

I wish you luck Jeff in finding a job and stay WASHINGTON STRONG as I admire you for that, after all you and your family have gone through. It was hard to grasp all the damage that was done to your town, even though I watch the news every day. Some people don't know how lucky they are.

Mayhem · February 12, 2014

Not wanting to beat a dead horse, but here are some pictures of my mom and dads house after the tornado and a picture of what my neighborhood looks like since the tornado.