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Sunday, March 2, 2008
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Reader Comments (23)
Is that the Jawas vehicle from which they would sell their stolen wares on Tatooine?
I know A LOT about Star Wars, for a girl.
It comes from all those years spent when I used to bulls-eye womp rats.
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[BusyDad] Sonia! That not gave me belly laughs, Fury made me read it to him and he loved it (we are total Star Wars nuts). Then he made me read it again a few more times. I think he really thought you bulle-eyed womp rats along with Luke. And yes, it is (was) indeed a Jawa Sandcrawler.
well, you can always just build it, again :P
or, just stop putting out 10 hours of work at one time, pace yourself, and then, you know, when stuff gets broke, your heart won't, too.
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[BusyDad] I get dizzy just thinking about rebuilding this. I need a moment. Sorry.
Two words: Super glue :)
Less chance they'll fall apart. But, Jim...are these toys for you or for Fury?
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[BusyDad] Time to invest in the gallon jug! grrrr... "the toys are for Fury" of course ;)
I'm so sorry.... it looks like the Force just up and deserted you! :) Truly a catastrophic event in the galaxy.
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[BusyDad] There is definitely a huge disturbance in the Force!!!
Against you, the force is.
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[BusyDad] A six-pack of Newcastle, this project requires. hmmm turning misfortune into opportunity, I am.
I can feel your pain! I was the aunt designated to be the Lego Lady in my nephew's life and we spent many a Christmas/birthday together while I put those suckers together and Nick placed a lego or two on it from time to time. And yes, that was usually the way it ended up. I've always thought that the Lego company was in cahoots with an International Psychiatrist Association of some sort.
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[BusyDad] If they're not, their business development person needs to get on that. I can't see how it would fail! Do they have a therapy group for frustrated Lego dads?
oh, so brutal....
At least it is in fairly large chunks and not a million small pieces....
looking for the silver lining here. :)
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[BusyDad] Thanks CableG... yes, I salvaged what I could and placed it on the counter. It's in 3 large chunks, but the pieces connecting the big pieces have all been scattered, so I may have dismantle this a bit to be able to fix it, if that makes any sense. Been staring at it in disbelief all weekend though.
LMAO, dude, that will teach you is all I got to say. :) Kids break everything, not just lego projects...at least mine do. :(
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[BusyDad] I see a podcast Lego rant in my future :)
Trying to re-capture the Titanic maybe?
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[BusyDad] At least they had a team!! I'm flying solo on this one! rrrr....
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!! I know this pain.
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[BusyDad] Thank you for the sympathy wail, Mishi. I can tell you've been there before.
Aw, Jim...I'm so sorry, dude. That had to hurt.
Well, at least you have that picture of it from last December when it was finished after. 10. long. hours. (sorry, probably shouldn't have reminded you).
I think I'd just let Fury rip the whole thing apart. Fuhgeddaboudit.
At least for now (?). Make something completely different with the parts (later).
I dunno. I'm tryin, BD...so sorry...
:-(
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[BusyDad] Thank you SB, thank you. I can't even think about dismantling it. I'm not ready to take that step.
OH, that sucks...for you! How's Fury handling it?
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[BusyDad] Fury has moved on. I have not. I'm staring at it on the kitchen counter and my head hurts!
Sonia's Star Wars trivia is impressive.
Personally, I think this was Darth Sideous' doing - trying to get you to USE YOUR ANGER AND MAKE YOUR DESTINY COMPLETE!
KEEP BELIEVING
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[BusyDad] I will not turn to the dark side. Great knowledge of Star Wars as well, you possess.
You know what I'm slowly learning to do with legos and the (cheap piece of cr*p) Mega Blocks? Superglue the sections together that won't be easily put back together should something like this happen. I'm sorry, I know this totally sucks.
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[BusyDad] hahaha! you are so right - megablocks are total crap. I actually started implementing super glue for pieces that chronically fall off. I may have to start adopting a super glue policy for all projects requiring more than 2 hours. Just to be safe.
so my kid saw that picture and he started crying.
he's 4 months... even HE feels your pain.
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[BusyDad] The ability to empathize is a higher level developmental stage. Your child is highly gifted. That, or he's pissed HE didn't get to make that mess!
Taps is playing in my mind.
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[BusyDad] And a moment of silence for my 10 hours, forever lost.
I. Am. So. Sorry. This calls for some sort of corporal punishment no?
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[BusyDad] Sadly, it was my fault! I was lazy and left it on the floor near the couch. Fury was playing there when d Wife knocked on the front door. I was going to open the door, but got lazy and told Fury to open it. In the back of my head I said "he might kick over the Sandcrawler" but I just didn't want to get up. Fury made his way toward the door and "CRACK" I knew exactly what that sound meant...
This is why you never buy from the jawas.
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[BusyDad] hahahahaha!! Isn't QA something that the Trade Federation is tasked to to oversee?
Been there, done that, cried those tears. This too shall pass... so sorry for your loss.
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[BusyDad] Thank you... I need a moment.
Wow! That's a long time to spend on creating that thing. I wouldn't have the patience.
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[BusyDad] Me neither. I don't know what comes over me sometimes. This was plain nuts.
My boy isn't big enough for Lego yet, but I know that feeling. My Brother-in-Law and I spent Christmas day putting together a Lego city that his kids got from Santa. They were not particularly interested until we had it fully assembled. And before we could pat each other on the backs, toddler destructicons attacked.
Really like your site! I'm adding you so I remember to come back. I have a "daddy" blog as well. Would love for you to come by and check it out if you have the time.
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[BusyDad] Awesome man! I checked it out earlier, but will return when I have more free time. Barely getting to my comments now! Legos are an uphill battle, aren't they?
Judith's Tip for Busy Dads #1: Super glue is the cure of all lego-inspired heartache. Just be sure to buy the kind that doesn't stick to your skin...
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[BusyDad] I've resorted to it a few times. I may have to step it up. It's some scary stuff though. I smooshed a tube in my jeans pocket once and it all leaked out. Can you say too close for comfort?
Awww. I feel your pain. My hubby and I have been building Legos for our 6 year old since he was 3. I felt that way everytime I'd find one all broken up especially when his little friends get their hands on it. Our solution, hubby put up soke Ikea Lack Shelves and now they can't reach. I'll have to post some pics.I've spent countless hours rebuilding what was taken apart. thankfully, he can now do most of the building.
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[BusyDad] Funny! I have the same concept going at our house. There's a high shelf for Lego projects that took 5+ hours to build. Unfortunately this mishap occurred during supervised visitation with this particular Lego project.