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Boomer's "Hannibal 9" Mik's Build Challenge 2015

The MIK - Annual Build Challenge
#41

Despite all this,

The citizens of Borracho are still waiting for the dear professor to cough up the $31,265.76 in damages due to his rat finkish behavior on that dread summer night way back in '08. A night still referred to as Fate the Fink Night were the citizens still to this day gather in the main square on the anniversary and burn a straw effigy of the dear professor.

A little history, the dusty desert town of Boracho (original spelling, they wasn’t too edjacated back then) was built on top of an ample natural spring which allowed the town to thrive in the desert. During the infamous Fate the Fink night, it was only the copious amounts of water from this spring that fed the bucket brigade to the then state of the art hand pumper hose wagon that kept the fire restricted to only one block. Granted the town only really had one block.

When the damage caused by Fate the Fink was finally rebuilt in '10 a celebration was held, a straw professor was burned and in recognition and gratitude for the water spring that saved the town and with the railroad coming and the town wanting to shake off its rough pioneer image and presentation itself as a bit more ‘sofistercated’ it was unanimously agreed to rename the town “Borracho Springs”.

That’s the truth until proven otherwise

:wink:

#42

I stand corrected and suitably abashed. Besides there’s a big brass cannon sticking out the front end of that thing and it appears to be pointing straight at me!

I have read this entire thread, by the way, and I too say, “Carry on, Boomer you’re doing great!”

My comments were actually intended to encourage the likes of Devon, who has built some amazing spoked wheels out of bits of tubing and whatnot, and also to encourage other entrants whose junkbox may not be quite as well-endowed as Boomer’s here, and whose courage thus might be failing them. The quality of folks’ junk seems to vary very widely. I had no intention to single Boomer out, or even to criticize him, and I apologize to Boomer if that’s how it came across. Perhaps his thread was the wrong place to say what I did, I dunno…

I hope we can put this behind us; I would like Boomer to be able continue his build knowing he has my good will, and I must give myself to the business of catching up on all the other threads in this challenge and keeping my foot out of my mouth, which is no small challenge itself.

Cheers!

#43

John, there is no way we would let him stop!

As for your intentions… let it go, the hole gets deeper.

Just apologise.

John

#44

I do have one point to make here. Round these parts, the boxes of supplies and matery-al are called just that. Junk is what we take to the scrapyard to get money to buy more supplies and matery-al.

Carry on. :slight_smile:

#45

It would appear to be too late. Boomer deleted his posts, and unfortunately deleted his account and left LSC.

#46

Sorry to hear. I was looking forward to seeing his results, and this certainly isn’t worth leaving the site over.

#47

Dang, that’s sad.

#48

WTF?

#49

Boomer come back

#50

We had what one member called a “tempest in a teapot” (which was a very accurate description) last year over someone’s befuddlement of how or what to vote for, which, as it turns out, affected the voting. There is no way I was going to quit the challenge or the LSC over it, but that’s me.

Boomer, I don’t know you personally at all, and I don’t know what all was said, but I hope you’ll take however much time you need and not let this keep you out of the challenge or our little electronic fellowship. And, for Christ’s sake, please don’t compound the situation by staying away out of a pride that you’ve left and “can’t” come back.

Come back!

#51

Honestly I thought everyone came to boomers defense. No offense to John but when the sharing of words began it unanimously seemed that everyone supported Boomer.

To Bad. As a newbie to the site and the challenge I was enjoying Boomer.

#52

A major objection of our MIA was the accusation in his build log. It and the good intention excuse still remain. He couldn’t delete the offending crap and finally did what he could control.

Sad but true.

#53

I’m seriously bummed out, Boomer’s project was the perfect foil for mine. With him out I’m not really interested in posting anything more until the final presentation. I’m done with mine, put the clear coat on this morning, its all over but the shouting. I was looking forward to more trading more creative jests with Boomer about the Professor and his invention, no point now.

#54

Vic Smith said:

I’m seriously bummed out, Boomer’s project was the perfect foil for mine. With him out I’m not really interested in posting anything more until the final presentation. I’m done with mine, put the clear coat on this morning, its all over but the shouting. I was looking forward to more trading more creative jests with Boomer about the Professor and his invention, no point now.

Thanks Vic. My feelings EXACTLY. I for one, will miss him.

#55

Boomer was the life and spirit of the Mik’s Challenge as far as I can see. His enthusiasm encouraged a lot of us, including my attempt last year. I know I misunderstood some of the rules last year and caused Boomer to make a rash decision - which I am glad to say after I posted here or mailed him - ( being of advanced years I can remember what I was doing 70 years ago but not yesterday (http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/konfus/a060.gif)) he revised his views and came out tops of the 2014 Challenge.

I hope Boomer looks in here and notes the support he has on this site and the loss we Challenge watchers are now undergoing.

(http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/haushalt/n015.gif)Get back to work, please, Boomer: we are awaiting your next episode!

Rather than make a new post I am adding to this one:

Boomer just has to come back! He is the leader (No.1) of the Roundy Roundy Railroaders. Without him we are leaderless.

#56

LSC wont be the same, Hope you come back. we miss you already. Thanks for the many hours of entertainment. Hail to our RRR chief.

#57

Like many I was following along with Boomers excellent build story log and crazy contraption.
I’m bummed that he left us and we will never get to find out what that red button did.

Come back Boomer we miss you.

#58

I didnt push that red button…meybe some one did? Come back boomer!

#59

I have just learned about these stunning and sad developments. I too admired Boomer’s work and was looking forward to seeing how his letest build would work out. I also enjoyed the ongoing banter from Vic and some of the other guys here. Boomer has been a great contributor to the fun around LSC; I am mortified that my name will be connected to his leaving; and I add my name to the list of those who are encouraging him to return.