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Everyone needs to extend some grace and patience with the teachers. They were not trained for this moment. Many of them are not technically inclined like most of us nerds on this forum. Most have kids so they are dealing with the same adjustment that we all are. Some have spouses that may have lost their job or are in fear of losing it soon. Some might be single moms with kids and no way safe way to even get groceries right now. Some might be older and have no clue what a video conference is. Most have never considered a day where they would have to teach an entire class remotely. Also keep in mind that kids have different circumstances at home which makes it difficult to prepare a curriculum that is accessible to everyone. Heck, some kids just rely on school for a couple meals a day. Most teachers are anxious and stressed like all of us. I think they are doing a hell of a job given the circumstances. My son's teacher is older and doing her best. She responds to messages and remains flexible. I'm not expecting them to be super heroes in this moment. Plus, it's only a couple months so I'm not too worried about it in the grand scheme of things. Health and well being is most important right now. The kids are learning a lot more than what's in the text book right now anyways. This is a historic moment. They will learn the most from how their parents handle this situation. (Sorry for the rant. My wife used to teach and she knows a lot of teachers that feel helpless. They are doing their best and wish they could do more.)

I’m locking the thread today. It’s Sunday. Let’s rest, let’s build. Let’s spend time with family. And most importantly, knock off the insults to one another. Brickpicker is literally the only online forum I participate in (leave comments). Because I genuinely enjoy talking LEGO with yuh guys. But the last 48 hours especially has turned into a mud-slinging fest and I’m not thrilled with it. It’s not my board, but the incel talk, never been kissed, and other insults need to stop. Y’all are killing the vibe.

Target GC deal is back...

Add the item to your shipment, if it allows you to send it then u good .

A very powerful article that makes a lot of sense...to me anyway... https://medium.com/morozko-method/the-curve-is-already-flat-2de80eed1bd0

I didn't buy these, but found them in parents basement. Debating opening vs selling. Didn't like space as a kid but the wolf pack is so tempting.

You make a good point. Millions of people across the country right now are home schooling amateurs. I am. My wife is. My son is. His teachers are. Given some time and more experience with technology and basic home schooling teaching plans, I'm sure our experience would be much better. But most schools threw this together on the fly. It's a work in progress.

I finally pulled the trigger on a real nice used Benny's Spaceship with some extras on eBay and built it today. I've always wanted it, but was still in my dark ages when the original Lego Movie came out. Very fun build.

Funny how that blue brick instantly triggers my childhood memories. I can recall this set or 6042 Dungeon Hunters. Very interesting blue for LEGO to use on the castle sets. I questioned it as a kid, but eventually it grew on me. I would sell it if it's unopened, then buy a used one with the original box to build and display. These old "sealed" sets go for 5-10x the used price. That space set with the flip lid and minifigures still encased in the plastic and visible through the window, priceless!

Pay attn to 41369 plz

It's time for Amazon to step to the plate also......

What's w/ the name calling? Seriously. Anyway, here is an article written Jan 31st. Very informative and relatively pro-Trump (in hindsight) summarizing the news atmosphere AT THE TIME. https://www.statnews.com/2020/01/31/as-far-right-calls-for-china-travel-ban-health-experts-warn-coronavirus-response-would-suffer/ I stand corrected that Trump just followed the bandwagon in banning travel from China; only a handful of small nations had restrictions. The whole impeachment thing distracting Trump and the rest of Washington is a valid point; but in hindsight, are we not to impeach a President for fear of distracting him from possibly more important matters? This was unfortunate timing; that said, the other things going on was the missles launched by Iran; which the President was able to wholly focus on ...during the impeachment...so to say the White House could not do anything else during the impeachment is not true either.

Stop. Do yourself a favor and turn off the news. It’s terrible. Nothing but doom and gloom. The media is waging psychological warfare on the American people and the only way to to win is simply turn it off.

The Theed Royal Palace of Naboo by Etel Enzos

I can spot a Canadian right away with their beady eyes and flappy heads.

76042 Helicarrier re-build finished this morning. I reverse bagged this one so the build was very smooth. I've always loved this set, and since it took me a while to find one at a good price that adds a bit of extra satisfaction each time I build it. This is one of the sets that they did a great job with, the proportions and details are very close to the shots in the movies in my opinion, and the interior bridge addition it excellent. Once I modified the minifigure stand to include all of the original Avengers, that was the final touch, although one of the front turret extensions looks to have fallen off during transport from my building area 🙃 On the cons, I wish they would have scrapped the turbine spinning feature and added more interior, perhaps a Hulk lab, bunk rooms, and hallways. And secondly, the upper/second level bridge needs work. That large translucent piece just doesn't look good with all the other small details. But overall an amazing set for me!

Settle down Canada. We know what you’re planning.

Here is my Battle of Hoth scene that incorporates sets 8129 (AT-AT Walker), 75049 (Snowspeeder), 75014 (Battle of Hoth), 75138 (Hoth Attack) and a laser cannon from set 75259 (Snowspeeder – 20th Anniversary Edition) on three white base plates. The background pictures were my son’s idea and are much better idea than the plain white background I originally had. The reflection off the glass doors makes it difficult to get a really good overall picture, hence the close-up shots. Being at home all the time does have its advantages after I get done teleworking, more family time and more building opportunities. Since this is technically not a MOC since I did not modify any of the sets, I am posting it here.

A genius waiting for his great meal! by Rokan Cheung

Thanos by MARCELLO SILVA

Luciano Pavarotti by Krzysztof J

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Wizard of Oz BrickHeadz - Oz Museum by headzsets

Stan Lee by moco zone