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Hi Dan,
I would like to clear up some misconceptions.
First of all, the club doesn’t have an attitude. Individual people
have attitudes,
feelings, perspectives, points of view, etc.
Second, scenery on the layout. I designed the layout based on the
requirements stated in
the event coordination document and sent a proposed layout to the
membership inviting
comments and suggestions. At that time you had not signed up to
participate in the show.
I modified the proposed layout based on the feedback I received from Rick
and Scott.
I didn’t receive any other feedback.
You signed up for the show on Thursday (the night before the show).
You indicated
“Daniel Eaton: Accessories! Maybe! Depends if I come Sunday.” I
didn’t take that as
a request for any specific space for your scenery. In fact, I
commented to Scott that
since the layout was completely full, if you wanted to bring some scenery
we might
have to replace Scott’s Harry Potter scenery module with a space for
you.
When I saw you on Saturday and asked if you wanted to set up some
buildings,
you gave me the same answer – maybe. I replied that it was probably a
good thing
since the layout was pretty full and I didn’t think we had room for more
scenery.
Later on, when we actually started setting up the layout we expanded the
layout by
one module (since they gave us a slightly larger space than expected),
which gave
us an empty module on which you could have put your buildings. Also,
Rick added
small blank modules at the ends of the industrial sidings which could have
held buildings.
You never said anything about setting up “few lighted accessories,” which
could
have easily been accommodated. If you had asked at that time, I would
have
given you the blank accessory module which I wasn’t using and told you to
set
up behind the extra module, but you didn’t ask.
Third,
setting up DCS at your home. You asked me about how to create a
block
using a
toggle switch. I not only explained to you that you only needed a
simple
SPST (i.e.
two terminal) toggle switch, but I drew a diagram to show you how to
hook it
up. You later mentioned that you would like some help setting up DCS
and Legacy
at home. You are correct in your assessment: I do not have the
time
to help you
at home. I am happy to provide support via email or talk to you at
a show
(when I am not busy).
Just
because I don’t have time to help you at home doesn’t mean that somebody
else can’t
assist you with your layout. There are other people who are
experienced
with DCS
and Legacy, like Bill and Ricky. From your note, it appeared that you
only asked
me and were disappointed that I can’t help you. In fact, your note
implies
that you feel that nobody is interested in assisting you, which is simply
not
true. You just have to ask.
I don’t
understand your statement that “I really don't feel like a club member.“
You
contributed to our layout several times in the past, setting up lighted
buildings,
vehicles, and helicopters, which were well liked by visitors to our
layout.
You ran several interesting trains on the layout. You are just as
much
a member as
the rest of us, and you contribute as much. Please reconsider
your
declaration “I guess if I go to any more shows, I just go for the
vendors.”
I am sorry
that you decided not to participate in the show on Saturday or
Sunday.
Ira |