New Members: Please Post and Introduce Yourself

[KTremb]

New Member

Hello. My name is Kathy and I'm so glad that I found this forum!!
I've loved the Muppets since I was a child. I even wanted to be a puppeteer
for Henson Studios at one time in my life. When I was 11, I wrote to Jim Henson. I received a signed letter back from Jim on Kermit stationary and a signed picture of Fozzy. I cherished those for a long time. Alas, I don't have them anymore. My childhood home burned down when I was 17.
I still try to keep up with Muppet related matters. I love Animal & have a stuffed doll of him!! I'm still in search of Beeker.
I hope to make many friends here that have the same passion for puppets that I do. Thanks.

 

[Vic Romano]

Wow, that's one heckuva' story, Kathy! I'm sorry about your house burning down, but welcome to a great and fun forum! Make yourself at home, feel free to ask lots of questions and have some root beer!

 

[kafkathedog]

Hello

Just thought i'd say hello.

I'm a puppeteer and puppet maker (marionettes primarily but sometimes shadow) living and working in sussex (England). Most of my work is for TV or marketing avenues but I would love to do some more filmwork.

I have always liked the muppets and fraggles and I loved the dark crystal - can't wait for the sequel.

Although I wouldn't know where to start making the fleece, hand and rod type puppets, I will gladly share my experience of marionettes and marionette making if anyone has any questions.

 

[Whispers]

Hello all I'm New :]

Hey I'm Gabriel I have been a huge fan of puppetry for basically as long as I can remember. I have a passion for puppetry and building puppets as well. I made my first 3 puppets when I was 12 years old [4 years ago] and currently just finished a blacklight puppet and am remodeling an old one and working on a new one.
Muppets have been a HUGE impact on me, I loved them as a small kid and love them now. I loooooved Fraggle Rock and was always amazed at the skill of the puppeteers and of course the actual Muppets had a bigger impact on me. Seeing Miss Piggy swim, watching Rowlf play the piano, and the whole gang on bikes amazes me. One of my favorite films was Muppet Treasure Island
Well I look foward to being here often and perhaps helping others out and recieving help as well. And also to discuss one of the greatest legacies in puppetry :]

 

[theprawncracker]

Welcome Whispers! Enjoy the forum it's a great place to be!!

 

[Fragglemuppet]

Welcome to everyone I haven't yet said hello to! Wow, a whole new batch of puppeteers!

 

[Whispers]

thanks you :]

 

[zingaman]

Hello!

Hey fellow fans.
Newbie here! Been a Muppet and Henson fan for as long as I can remember.
I was fortunate enough to meet Jim Henson in 1987 while in college. I was invited to visit the set of "A Muppet Family Christmas" which was being shot at CFTO studios in Toronto. A friend of mine and I spent most of the day there watching production and at one point I was introduced to Jim. Unfortunately, I didn't think to bring a camera or even get an autograph. but it was a thrill nonetheless to shake the mans hand. I will remember the day forever.

 

[JaniceFerSure]

Welcome to MC,to all our new forum member.I'm JaniceFerSure aka Diana.I hope you all enjoy your stay here and have yourselves a fun ol' time.

Yabba Dabba Doo!


*throws a penguin and confetti*

 

[Chilly Down]

Welcome, Zingaman. What a great story!

By any chance, do you remember what scene they were filming that day?