wanderinon Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi! My name is Lori, and I just joined. I generally read a whole lot of posts to get the "feel" for a forum before I introduce myself, but as this is a large group, I thought it might be good to just get out there and jump in. I freely admit, I am an infant in the world of miniatures. When I started getting interested in them, I thought they were just cute little things that people bought on a whim. I am a bit red-faced now, as I learn just how extensive and involved dollhouse building and miniature collecting can be. I noticed there are a lot of people from Michigan; that's where I'm originally from, and where my family still is, so maybe sometime when I'm visiting home, I'll pass one or two of you in Frankenmuth!! (I live in Tennessee now.) So nice to meet you all, and I look forward to learning from the best!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum. Don't feel too bad, we were all infants in this hobby at one time. I'm still learning how to do things and having a wonderful time. This is the best place to be, if you have questions, just ask. Someone will help you with the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATBIDLACK Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi and wellcome. Good to have you jump in. I think before we started none of us realized how demanding our hobby would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Welcome to the "little" family, Lori. Everyone begins any new venture as a total newbie/ babe in the woods. Everytime I open a kit box I still get the newbie shakes, and every new thing I try the first time I'm still a baby at it. I think it's part of the attraction. Are you planning to build a kit or do you have a completed house; and, if so, which one? Do you plan to make your own minis to go into it or are you a collector? Mini years ago we lived in Signal Mountain, TN, and this summer we discovered NE TN around the Bristol/ Johnson City area. Where do you live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hello and welcome Lori! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Welcome. You should take a trip to Frankenmuth in october to meet some of us.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi and ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Welcome to the neighborhood Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hello and Welcome to the forum Lori. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judithfa Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi and to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderinon Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Thank you all for the welcome!! To answer your questions... Havana, I don't have a dollhouse at the moment, but I saw one in an antique shop that I'm eyeing up. It's definitely in need of some TLC, and I was thinking it would be a good winter project. And I plan to both buy and make the mini's. I already make wedding cakes and baked goods. And as to where I live, it's half way between Pigeon Forge and Townsend in the Wears Valley area...SOOOOO pretty here. I can't wait for fall... Chesterfieldzoo, I would love to come there in October, but I'm afraid that will have to wait a little longer. We just moved, and you know how that is...takes a couple of months to catch up. But I haven't been home in a while, so I'm thinking maybe after the new year. I'll keep an eye out for you all! Again, thank you for the welcome. I can already tell this is a really good forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Good on you, Lori. I resisted rehabbing old/ unfinished/ badly done houses until two years ago, and it was an abysmal failure so far as what I wanted to accomplish with it, but things fell out (apart, actually) with my receiving another hose last year that more than met my requirements & expectations; so now I have a couple of more derelicts to try to resurrect into something nice. I also have a DH who keeps us busy enough I have to get really assertive to get any mini-ing time. Do share before, during & after pictures with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I lived in Nashville for six month about 30 years ago. I won't bore you with the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audra Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 hello and welcome! Where in Michigan is your family from? Tennessee is a beautiful state. My DH and I got married there. Just like Vegas! (as far is eloping goes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah91 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi and Welcome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hello, and welcome to the group! You will love it here - lots of great advice, and friendly people, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninky Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I go to Pigeon Forge several times a year! So we will have to meet up sometime.. Welcome to the group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 hello and welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hi and to the group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Day Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Welcome Lori! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderinon Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Gayle, I wouldn't be bored; I love to hear about other people (my life is not the most exciting!!) - Audra (right?), my family all lives in the Midland area. It's only about 45 minutes from Frankenmuth, and if I ever move back up that way (doubtful), Frankenmuth is where I would settle. - And yes, this whole area thrives on weddings; LMAO In fact, it's a little TOO easy to get married here. Not quite as easy to get UNMARRIED, though!!! Jeninky, that would be AWESOME! (when you have a Sevierville ID, you get into all the shows and attractions really cheap; we could have lots of fun). I thought Berea was close, but I wasn't sure! - Holly, we'll have to compare notes on refurbishing. I've never done a dollhouse, let alone one that's falling apart. I plan to take my time and have a lot of fun with it. And everyone else- thanks again for the warm welcome. I'm having so much fun with this forum I'm neglecting everything else!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alamom Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hi and Welcome Lori!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 ...Holly, we'll have to compare notes on refurbishing. I've never done a dollhouse, let alone one that's falling apart. I plan to take my time and have a lot of fun with it...Lori, my sweet, take a look at my "Laurel rehab" album to see what I consider a successful rehab (my first one was a disappointment, but this one did just what it was supposed to do) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 ...Holly, we'll have to compare notes on refurbishing. I've never done a dollhouse, let alone one that's falling apart. I plan to take my time and have a lot of fun with it...Lori, my sweet, take a look at my "Laurel rehab" album to see what I consider a successful rehab (my first one was a disappointment, but this one did just what it was supposed to do) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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