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CNJ: <br /> <br />I certainly understand your viewpoint, but I don't think Mike was nearly as "condemning" as you seem to think. He asked a lot of questions based on his observation, but seems more to be genuinely interested in the standoffishness he encountered than in being critical or condeming. <br /> <br />That aside, my thought on the substance of your post is this:: <br /> <br />You clearly suggest what a hassle you feel the open house to be. Your frustration is nearly palpable. You indicate that it's difficult to operate the trains and deal with visitors at the same time. You suggest that you have people in who are not respectful of your layout or don't understand the proper care that must be taken... <br /> <br />I'm not trying to be critical here. I really do understand all your points, and I really do think those are valid considerations. But in making them, you are clearly conveying that you feel the public visitors and the open houses in general are an unwelcome hassle for you. <br /> <br />The fact of the matter is that you are, actually, in near 100% agreement with Mike. You are basically validating the impressions of standoffishness he shared with us. Yes, you are explaining why that happens, and I think you're doing so clearly and rationally. But in doing so, you're absolutely confirming it rather than denying it. <br /> <br />It goes back to the same point - if you're not prepared to welcome the public (warts, kids and all) with open arms, if you're not prepared to focus on the visitors rather than the layout and operation, if you're not prepared to fully focus on preventing... shall we say 'youthful enthusiasm' from causing damage, then what exactly is the point? What are you hoping to accomplish? why have an open house at all? <br /> <br />I would genuinely like to hear your (and others with similar concerns) answer. I'm particularly keenly interested as someone who has recently moved and would like to locate and possibly get involved with the local clubs here. <br /> <br />Casey <br /> <br />
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