tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post5870154322792640305..comments2024-03-28T20:53:49.167-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Roberta X: So This Is ChristmasRoberta Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-40251291219458811782011-12-24T17:21:25.178-05:002011-12-24T17:21:25.178-05:00Oh, how I loved my erector sets (early 60's) i...Oh, how I loved my erector sets (early 60's) in my pre-teen years. I saved quite a few toys, but have never been able to locate, at my parents house, any parts to my several Erector Sets. My grandkids love Legos and I just know they would be fascinated by them.Montiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926708261895308192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-40917509855362974512011-12-24T16:30:01.326-05:002011-12-24T16:30:01.326-05:00Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas!Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778737553770514684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-59005397032383507342011-12-24T11:45:55.227-05:002011-12-24T11:45:55.227-05:00Dwight, the set is sold by Garret Wade in two size...Dwight, the set is sold by Garret Wade in two sizes, as "<a href="http://www.garrettwade.com/classic-italian-made-construction-sets/p/03E01.01/" rel="nofollow">Classic Italian-Made Construction Sets</a>." They're not cheap, but as Erector and Meccano set collectors will probably tell you, they last several lifetimes if kept from the damp.Roberta Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-66418085199093749902011-12-24T09:55:34.513-05:002011-12-24T09:55:34.513-05:00Cool! I loved my Erector sets. And Legos. And L...Cool! I loved my Erector sets. And Legos. And Lincoln Logs. And the visible V-8.Tango Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593296126387219845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-86330185008799651382011-12-24T09:37:02.029-05:002011-12-24T09:37:02.029-05:00Most honored and respected Ms. X:
Would you be wi...Most honored and respected Ms. X:<br /><br />Would you be willing to share specifics about that mechanical construction set? Was it an actual Erector set (do they still even make those any more? It seems to me that the last ones I saw looked kind of crummy.) or something else?<br /><br />It is a little late this year, but the youngest of my sister's three boys is approaching the point where that's probably a great gift for him. (I bought the oldest boy a version 1 Lego Mindstorms a while back, and have been thinking off and on about buying the latest version for that one.) Then there's my brother's two older kids, who I don't think are quite there yet but are approaching the right age...<br /><br />So, yeah, anyway, gift idea I can file away for next year. Thanks.Dwight Brownhttp://www.sportsfirings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-58549198078740071802011-12-24T09:31:20.902-05:002011-12-24T09:31:20.902-05:00Sounds like you're on your way to being the &q...Sounds like you're on your way to being the "cool aunt" to that generation. I have a friend who's the cool uncle - no kids of his own, but he absolutely dotes on his nieces and nephews. He brings them unique games and movies for Christmas, things their parents wouldn't think of getting because they're too busy chasing the American dream. (He highly recommends Settlers of Catan. It's simple enough for the kids to play but engaging enough for the grownups.)<br /><br />I hope you and Tam, and all your families, have a happy and comfortable Christmas.Dave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04813274491601970838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-10808788113224239692011-12-24T09:18:15.618-05:002011-12-24T09:18:15.618-05:00I believe the lack of Christmas Lighting is due to...I believe the lack of Christmas Lighting is due to those people wanting to save a few bucks on the Electric Bill. Can't say I blame them. Any way, Merry Christmas to you and yours!Bubblehead Les.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00730873284089958084noreply@blogger.com