Silverbird_4 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hello everyone, my name is Shelly and I’m from a suburb of Chicago. When I was a kid in the 80’s, my grandparents bought me a Greenleaf Washington which my dad and I built together. It wasn’t fancy, but I loved it anyway and spent much time just rearranging the furniture and wishing I had a real house just like it. I eventually gave the house to my young cousin who, unfortunately, trashed it. I’ve never forgotten how much I loved that house and it suddenly occurred to me a few months ago that I could just build another one, and this time, I could make it fancy! My love of all things Victorian led me to choose the Fairfield and I just love the smaller scale. I’ve run into a bit of a problem just starting out though - one of my pieces was severely warped right out of the box. No amount of glue was ever going to hold this piece together...and it’s the center partition of the house so it’s an important part. So anyway, I figured I’d introduce myself while I’m waiting for my new piece to arrive (Greenleaf Customer Service = A+). I’m looking forward to sharing my Fairfield progress and learning from all of you experienced builders. I’ve spent most of the day browsing through all the amazing photos in the gallery and I’m very excited to be here! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormwoodz Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hi Shelly and welcome! I hope you'll have lots of fun building your new house, that's one of my favorite kits and I'd love to see your build 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keifer Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Welcome neighbor. I too am from the suburbs of Chicago, NW to be specific. This is a great place to learn, express yourself and meet lots of good people. Look foward to your progress and pics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Welcome to the little family from 'way down south in Coastal Alabama, Shelly. I built two Fairfields to be halves of a Bar Harbor, ME, summer cottage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hey Shelly - can't wait to see the progress on your fancy Fairfield. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hello Shelly and Welcome to the neighborhood! I’m so glad you got in touch with Greenleaf to get yourself a new replacement. That Fairfield is such a gorgeous house when it’s completed! I can’t wait to see what you do to yours 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beulah Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Welcome Shelly. I can't wait to see your Fairfield, I have a Fairfield also waiting to be built 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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