Selkie Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Not to sound like a whiner but the smaller sizes could be a terrible problem for some of us more "senior" participants. To clarify, my arthritis and bifocals make tiny detail projects next to impossible to do, let alone actually enjoy. While I love the idea, the space solution and the finished products look - the building of them would be a true challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 I agree. The really small scales might not attract many entrants for the reasons mentioned. Half scale might not be a bad compromise and by this time next year there may be far more advocates of half scale and more suppliers of accessories etc. By going smaller we will probably lose detail but it depends on the criteria for the competition - is detail important? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I agree. The really small scales might not attract many entrants for the reasons mentioned. Half scale might not be a bad compromise and by this time next year there may be far more advocates of half scale and more suppliers of accessories etc. By going smaller we will probably lose detail but it depends on the criteria for the competition - is detail important? As to the detail -- by submitting only 3 pictures, a LOT of detail is overlooked anyway :hug: Somewhere on this forum is a link to a wonderful tutorial on 1:144 scale. A woman who apparently did that exclusively. And she even tells how to make the dolls out of toothpicks. I can see how arthritis and bifocals could be a problem with that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nechee Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Well it is 9:45 Monday morning and still nothing. I think we are going to go into SF eye Candy withdrawl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 ... shut off alarm ... head for coffeepot ... take coffee to computer ... log onto GL forum ... NO NEWS YET ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 What can be taking so long? They have selected the winners and created an album - assuming its complete - but how long does it take to upload 120 pics - not this long. If its the participants gift that isn't completed, that can be announced later - we just want to see the gallery and to know who the lucky winners are. Come on Dean, you gave us a deadline but you have missed your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2craftnow Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I realize everyone is antsy to know who the winner's are and see the gallery - but Dean did not specifically say Monday - I believe he said "early next week" Not trying to sound "witchy" - just concerned that too much complaining may ruin a good thing and we may lose it? That would definitely be much worse than having to wait it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I have to agree with Chris. The days are dragging for us, but I'll bet Dean is rushed off his feet! I'm content to wait for all the rewards - eye-candy gallery, the "happiness-high" of congratulating the winners, and that special something that Dean is working on. Dean goes out of his way to make this a very exciting event for all of us - and that takes time! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 The winners will be announced the second week in June and all the submissions will be uploaded to a special gallery for all to enjoy! Quote from the first post in this thread ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Quote from the first post in this thread ladies. Situations change, Jo. Who knew there would be so many outstanding entries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I wonder if the computer lets the admins know how many clicks there are on the Gallery, from those of us who keep checking to see if it's open yet! While we are anxious, I wouldn't want the staff burning the candle at both ends to get finished at a specified time. Patience is a virtue -- just think how "virtuous" we will all be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Situations change, Jo. Who knew there would be so many outstanding entries? Come on Kathie, I think we all knew there would be a ton of outstanding entries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 There were a third less entries than last year and last years were truly outstanding. Ok all, I'll sit on my hands and wait patiently but I bet I haven't said anything that you weren't all thinking lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLyn M. Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Hahahahahaha......I still think the whole thing was fun(contest) and funny-the waiting.I'm willing to bet that this was the hardest contest so far!! Heck, I'm still waiting for my E-mail...hahahahahahahahahahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Me too LLyn! Where is my emaiaaaall!!? Holy cow, this is the longest wait ever! I guess that means some spectacular eye candy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin1056 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 i think Dean has forgot my email address :lol: ;) so thats the hold up actually...that maybe the problem...getting hold of the winner? PS just checked my email...nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Nothing in mine either Linda. I guess the only people who aren't impatient are the winners (you know who you are - lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatter Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I dont have any email either. I was so hoping to see pic's today. Oh well it will give us something to do tommorow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marilo Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Still waiting... But I must say any communication would be nice. Some kind of explanation for the delay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 The silence is deafening Maire-Louise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatter Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I was hoping, bo hooo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda from the Bluegrass Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 If we're going to go to a smaller scale, my vote would be for the 1:144 scale. I think this would be extremely prohibitive for many . . . not just the more elderly, as mentioned before . . . those that might have arthritis, vision problems, or other conditions to deal with, but also the newer builders. Even though I like (and have built) 1:144 scale houses, I find them more tedious than the larger scales. Plus, despite the fact that I (like most others here) have a space problem for adding a lot more 1:12 scale houses, the very small scale houses just don't have the impact that the larger ones do. People that have seen my collection give a brief "oh, look at that" to the 1:144 scale houses, but spend a lot of time looking closely at the 1:12 scale houses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLyn M. Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Still looking....still nothing....still laughing....Hahahahahahahaha, ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Nothing yet? Keep checking to see all the entries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 It's coming. Maybe he's waiting to hear back from all of the winners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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