The NFC B-Day Chat Thread

[drstratton]

Good morning.

Good morning!

 

[N F C]

Yay, my computer is cooperating now! At least, for now. It's ancient by computer age (9) and needs to be replaced but I'm hoping to keep it going a while longer. Does calling 9-1-1 get help with the resuscitation on computers?

 

[N F C]

A preview of the "flatland" village
The mainstreet parade
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Closeup
Mr. & Mrs George Baily and family watching the parade
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I still need to add fake snow & cover wires for this scene but its going to be a favorite for grandsons
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This is from the hilly village
Yes Virginia, from Dept 56, paired with the Hawthorne Coca Cola Theater.

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LOVE it, all of it! How long has it taken you to collect all of those pieces Janie? Do you still have more to set up?

 

[janiedoe]

That is absolutely amazing! I can understand why your family wants it set up and left up!

Thanks! I started collecting in the late 90s. Some of the grandkids are getting villages of their own this year. I'm dividing things up and putting them aside. I enjoy putting it out but tomorrow will be the 4 day ( I will maybe be finished) and there is also the space that it takes up. It will be nice to pass some of it off for them to enjoy in their own homes.

 

[janiedoe]

LOVE it, all of it! How long has it taken you to collect all of those pieces Janie? Do you still have more to set up?

Thank you!
I think I started in 1998 but I skipped a few years without buying anything new. I should be finished tomorrow or the next day. I have to get some batteries for some of the pieces and hang some backdrops and overhead lights.
My daughter will be back one day next week to tweek some places & take photos and videos.

 

[drstratton]

Thanks! I started collecting in the late 90s. Some of the grandkids are getting villages of their own this year. I'm dividing things up and putting them aside. I enjoy putting it out but tomorrow will be the 4 day ( I will maybe be finished) and there is also the space that it takes up. It will be nice to pass some of it off for them to enjoy in their own homes.

Beautiful heirlooms for them!