> In my childhood I got the most learning from the meccano-like kit.
> I got a huge set at an (too) early age, but it lasted for many many
> years, with some additions at some points

Same here. Loved my Meccano and built it up to a pretty hefty
suitcase full. IMVHO a constructional toy is at least as important
as eg sport to develop brain and motor skills at a young age

"A new study shows that less (aaargh - fewer !!!) men are doing
their own home repairs. Could DIYers be an endangered species?"

http://www.diylife.com/2011/04/25/diy-decline/

I've heard this often and considering the number of odd jobs I'm
asked to do for otherwise seemingly fit intelligent but cack-handed
(as my dad would have said) husbands it could be true

Joe
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