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A blog post by Michael Tierney was featuredAugust Needs a Holiday--Lego Day!
Almost a decade ago now, my two boys and I decided that building with Lego was fun, but building for a couple of hours was not enough time to build the epic creations we were interested in (and finally had enough bricks to build). We decided to create a new holiday--Lego Day!Every year without fail, we have set aside the first…See More
Glenn Gass commented on Michael Tierney's blog post 'August Needs a Holiday--Lego Day!'"Jimmy Kimmel started unfriend day, Discovery started Shark Week, and then there is festivus for the rest of us. So National lego day isn't so far of a pitch for me. Lego day August 4, 2012 on my calendar."
Michael Tierney posted a blog postAugust Needs a Holiday--Lego Day!
Almost a decade ago now, my two boys and I decided that building with Lego was fun, but building for a couple of hours was not enough time to build the epic creations we were interested in (and finally had enough bricks to build). We decided to create a new holiday--Lego Day!Every year without fail, we have set aside the first…See More
Michael Tierney posted a status"Getting ready for Clockwork Alchemy, San Jose steampunk con--raygun and Steampunk Sonic getting finished now!"
Michael Tierney replied to Kevin Clem's discussion 'Maker Fair'"I don't know if they've released official numbers yet, but I had heard they were expecting 120,000 people. We started going when attendance was 40-50k in the same space. I thought it was especially crowded on Saturday. A…"
Michael Tierney replied to Daniel Donahoo's discussion 'The Best Geek Arguments You've Had'"While I started on the Star Destroyer side, I'm getting more convinced of the Enterprise arguments. I think the deciding factor really is the command structure. The Enterprise captain can issue commands on a dime, are immensely…"
Michael Tierney replied to Kevin Clem's discussion 'Maker Fair'"Prepare to be overwhelmed. Big crowds, and awesomeness pulling you in all directions
Some exhibits (dark, loud Tesla coils, big flames) may be scary for them, but there are some very kid friendly areas. Seek out the Bay Area Lego Users…"
Michael Tierney replied to Daniel Donahoo's discussion 'The Best Geek Arguments You've Had'"Have you ever seen the relative sizes of the Enterprise (any Enterprise) and a Star Destroyer?
http://www.reoiv.com/random.asp?img=spaceship.jpg&page=5
I hate to say it, being a Trek fan since the 1960s, but the Star Destroyer would…"
Michael Tierney commented on GeekDad's event 'Maker Faire Bay Area'"We'll be there. Besides Christmas, it's the one event we look forward to every year. I can't remember how many we've been to, but I think we missed only the first one."
Michael Tierney commented on Charlie Freund's blog post 'Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell'"Coincidentally, I was just given this book by a friend over the weekend. Looking forward to reading it!"
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- What are some of your geeky hobbies?
- geocaching, Lego, Steampunk, general making,
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- Mac
- Favorite geeky media (books, music, movies)?
- Star Trek, Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Dr. Who
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August Needs a Holiday--Lego Day!
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 2:20am 1 Comment 1 Favorite
Almost a decade ago now, my two boys and I decided that building with Lego was fun, but building for a couple of hours was not enough time to build the epic creations we were interested in (and finally had enough bricks to build). We decided to create a new holiday--Lego Day!
Every year without fail, we…
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