Posted July 8, 200816 yr Hi there, Eurobrickers from around the globe. I'm Phil Thorne, AFOL from southeast Pennsylvania, east coast U.S.A., member of DelVaLUG, and organizer of the Kids/LEGO track at the annual Philcon science fiction convention. You may see me around Usenet, Classic-Space, and LUGNET. I've been lurking on EB for over a year, because of the early scoops on new themes and sets, and the interesting contests. LEGO themes and techniques of personal interest: Space, Bionicle, micro, mecha, architecture. Most of my building involves microscale replicas of spacecraft from movies, TV and books, but I'm versatile, and will build anything from landscaping to townhouses to minifig urban sculpture if there's a need for it, or the challenge sounds engaging. My professional background includes computer programming, illustration, writing, and a wide range of industries from pharmaceuticals to econometrics -- so if I make some big topical jump or cross-connection, don't be surprised. (I will try to keep my proofreading instincts under control in the forums -- there are few things worse than an overbearing copyeditor with delusions of grammar, right? -- but I reserve the right to chop logic. ) You'll notice that I'm posting under my real name. In 15 years of Internet activity, I've never felt the need for an anonymizing online handle -- certainly not in an innocuous topic like Star Trek or LEGO bricks, and not if I'm planning to be courteous and non-controversial. (If any potential employer does a background check and rejects me because of this hobby, I don't want to work there.) It also helps at fests when people are scanning badges.
July 8, 200816 yr Hello and welcome to EuroBricks, I hope you enjoy you stay here with us. On a related note, under themes you like you put "Space", does that include Star Wars? -Tarfful Edited July 8, 200816 yr by Tarfful
July 8, 200816 yr Welcome to EB, Phillip! im sure you will continue to get a lot out of our great set reviewers! contests and scoops.
July 8, 200816 yr Hey Phillip! Welcome to the wonderful world of posting! You must be a decent enough guy since you hail from PA!! I myself grew up in Souderton, PA... I'm in NY now, but it always feels like home when I cross the border.
July 8, 200816 yr Hey there! A welcome from a fellow Pennsylvanian! Welcome to Eurobricks, I hope you really enjoy it here!
July 8, 200816 yr I've been away from my welcoming duties too long. Welcome aboard. It is always great to see a Lugneter with a real name. I look forward to seeing you around! with delusions of grammar God Bless, Nathan
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