MikeUK Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Ok so I should have listened to KathieB! ‘You’ll miss it’ she said. ‘You won’t last 5 minutes’!’ You’ll regret it’! I left Greenleaf just about a year ago, packed my bags, changed my name, locked my toolbox and turned my workroom at home into a mini gym and although I’m up to 2 miles a day on my treadmill and the static bike has left me walking like Roy Rogers you know what?………I’m bored………fit as a butchers dog, built like a Greek God (I wish!) but bored! I miss the splinters! I miss the broken nails and my hands are so clean they glow in the dark. Most of all though I miss the challenges and I miss the folk on Greenleaf who shared those challenges and often came up with the best solutions! I’ve been besotted with all things miniature for years……From railways with my Son and on to model boats when he grew up, went to university and found friends his own age. When I finally decided to retire from a career providing ‘boys toys’ in some amazing London homes I re-kindled my love of miniatures and started building 1/12th models of those same houses that I’d come to love. Not sure what I want to build yet but I’ve restocked my wood supply and I’m raring to go…….I was hoping to re-build my albums but I notice the request to defer on that. so I’ll spend some time getting to know you all in the meantime. That’s the plan so far anyway! Talk soon I hope Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy C Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 So good to hear from you, Mike! And happy that you’re going to get back to minis. You are so talented! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellBell Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Hi Mike , I was pretty new when you left so happy your back I do remember being in awe of your bids. Nellie P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Oh Mike, Somhappy to see you around again, you have been missed And Nope one just can't go away from the minis just like that, for a while and a hiatus for a while Yep, but somehow the minis tend to nestle their way back in there again sometime... so looking forward to see whatever you might start to build as I know that it Will be eye candy deluxe hugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 I am happy you are back and no less than fit as fiddle with a little hitch in your giddy up..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 1 hour ago, MikeUK said: Ok so I should have listened to KathieB! Some people's kids are slow to catch on. Thank goodness the penny finally dropped! Welcome back, Mike. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 (Happy dancing all around the room) Welcome home, Mike! Please don't go away again, my nerves can't take it! {BIG HUG!} 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mineejv Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Welcome back... So glad things are good..... I still think you have a treehouse in you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurMama Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Welcome Back Mike! You had already left when I joined so I look forward to getting to know you and learning lots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbresr Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Mike You are back! I am doing the biggest happiest happy dance ever. Ive missed your incredible builds, lovely sense of humor but most importantly Ive missed seeing you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapz Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Hah! Knew it! 'A tiger cannot change its spots' - or was it 'a leopard cannot change its stripes'? Whatever.... glad you are feeling and sounding better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shareb Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Mike!!!!!!! I am so pleased you're back!!!!!! I've often wondered how you're getting along and given your amazing miniature craftsmanship I am so extremely happy to have another mentor back on Greenleaf! Unfortunately despite reading the 'read here first' note a few days ago I didn't recall the request not to add photos and have just done so. I'm looking forward to seeing your projects once again when we are allowed to add! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueirishmoon Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Let me chime in as happy to see you back! Was just thinking about you the other day, wondering how you were, and then, question answered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyole Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Great to hear from you! Your GL family has missed you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Welcome Back Mike! You have been missed more than I can say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeB Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Mike - Glad to meet you and happy that you're back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnmini Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 MIKE!!! SO happy to hear from you again and to have you back at doing minis again! I have been wondering how you were. Here's a big, virtual {{HUG}}!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Feels like Groundhog Day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 HI HI MIKE! Missed your projects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKmike Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 27 minutes ago, UKmike said: .. Good to see you back & posting again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qubanqtee Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Welcome Back Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Mike's not really back, just peeked through a hole in the fabric of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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