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DanHolohan
DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,544
in THE MAIN WALL
that Steve Gates won the 50/50 raffle and gave back his winnings (nearly $700 in cash) to New York Cares.

You're a class act, Steve. Always a joy to see you. Thanks.
Retired and loving it.

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  • Dave Stroman
    Dave Stroman Member Posts: 766
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    Just got home from Wetstock III. Everyone was migrating to the bar when I left. (I had plenty of beer the night before) I looked across the room and could see all these big names in hydronic heating. It was really hard to tear myself away. It is not often that an assembly of people such as this occurs in my town. Totally enjoyable. A Wetheads dream. Whaaaah! (You had to be there)

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  • Mark Eatherton1
    Mark Eatherton1 Member Posts: 2,542
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    WAAAugh...

    And may a buffaler be in yer belly too!

    ME
  • steve gates
    steve gates Member Posts: 329
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    wagh!!!
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,251
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    Had a great time

    I really enjoyed meeting all the fun folks that hang here. The day went so fast!

    WOG!! (water, oil, gas)

    hot rod
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • Alan(CaliforniaRadiant)Forbes
    Alan(CaliforniaRadiant)Forbes Member Posts: 1,243
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    My first Wetstock

    and I got to meet all the people that I've been writing to on The Wall and had never seen; boy, do they look different from the pictures that I had in my mind.

    I was surprised to meet Mike Miller from tekmar; imagine the brain of a 40 year old engineer in the body of a 20 year old person. My first night there, a group of us went out to dinner at a very nice fish and steak restaurant near the hotel with a great view of the Denver area. To my chagrin, he paid for everyones dinner...........out of his own pocket. I think the bar tab was more than the food.

    And I got to meet Mike Thies; I never realized that hydronic heating was his hobby; that's right, he's not a contractor and he's not a supplier. He just dabbles in this stuff for fun, but to listen to him you would think he's a qualified engineer.

    Paul Rohrs gave me and Gerald (my journeyman) a lift from the airport to the hotel along with Mike Miller. He's from Nebraska and gave me an idea how hospitable people are in the mid-West. What a great guy.

    Also at dinner that night was Barry Engleman; I'd never met him before. He speaks softly, but carries a voracity for controls that can only come from natural curiosity and intelligence.

    I also got a chance to see John Siegenthaler's new software; bought a copy and he autographed the cover.



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  • Dennis Bellanti
    Dennis Bellanti Member Posts: 6
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    Dave Stroman said it all. If you guys ever get the opportunity to attend a future Wetstock.... don't miss it!

    Dan, you wouldn't look good on fire.
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,544
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    It's tough

    when the check valve between my brain and my mouth gets stuck.

    I'm still laughing about walking down the stairs behind Trapper.
    Retired and loving it.
  • hydronicsmike
    hydronicsmike Member Posts: 855
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    \"I want to be governor!\" - \"You owe me bacon\"(Arnold, Gov of CA)

    Here you go Dan. One more time, just for you.

    Had a great time and met some of the greatest people I met in my life just this one weekend. Thanks to all who attended and shared their knowledge. Hope all got home safe and sound.

    I will NOT miss Wetstock IV.


  • Unknown
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    When is the next one?

    I must of forgotten already.....

    Noel
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,889
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    Yes, when?

    I couldn't make #3, so as soon as we know when #4 is..........

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  • John Jr
    John Jr Member Posts: 210
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    Meet You

    Alan I wanted to meet you and tried most of the day but kept getting caught up in talks then the next thing I know Dan is telling us to get the HELL OUT! Maybe at Wetstock IV I just hope there is more people there like Wetstock I.

    John Jr.
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,544
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    Gosh,

    I need that!
    Retired and loving it.
  • Mike T., Swampeast MO
    Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928
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    Thanks everyone!

    Being an "outsider" I felt a bit out of place at first but all made me feel at home...

    GREAT to put faces to names on the computer and experience first-hand perspectives from all natures of the trade.

    Some from the East wondering, "Why do you have to promote [hydronics]? Everyone uses it?"

    Others with, "...only because my wife works too."

    A wild gravity solar system of highly unusual design.

    Interesting products well presented.

    Many theories of design--all valid yet wildly different.

    Consultants professing simple designs and basic physics who are almost like dentists, "If you just do these simple things you wouldn't need me in the first place."

    While there were certainly some heated discussions, NOTHING even resembling personal attacks or animosity--even after a few hours in the lounge!

    Extremely diverse group of GREAT people ALL seemingly willing to share, listen, learn and maybe even modify habits. Amazing.
  • Alan(CaliforniaRadiant)Forbes
    Alan(CaliforniaRadiant)Forbes Member Posts: 1,243
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    The best thing

    about Wetstock III was a chance to see "The Lovely Marianne" because up until now, I though she was a fictional character; but no, there she was; just like in the frontispiece in The Lost Art of Steam Heating (she hasn't changed much; different dress).

    I'd be proud of her too. Thanks for bringing her along, Dan.

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  • munchkin-man
    munchkin-man Member Posts: 247
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    WAUGH

    MOUNTAIN MANS TOAST
    Here's to the childs whats come afore.
    An here's to the pilgrims what comes arter.
    May yer trails be free from grizzlies.
    Yer packs be filled with plews.
    And fat buffler in yer pot.
    WAUGH!
    A toast to Dan and all the followers of the tribe, may yer harts be filled excitemnt and yer dreams be free from leaking pipes.
  • munchkin-man
    munchkin-man Member Posts: 247
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    The event

    I took liberty to snap a few shoots of the festivities. First I must say that the group of people assembled in that room was awsome. There was not a bad bone in the air and the respect was peacefull.
    Dan you should cut a record. Great job on Scotts song. You even did good carying a tone. Impressive.
    The first set of pix from left front to back. My self, Randy Wakemen and his charming wife Joanie. Right side My wounderfull queen and wife Robin. And last Mr. Dan Holohan himself and his wife the beutiful Maryanne. We were fortunate enough to all have the opertunity to enjoy each others company over dinner at the Fort eatery.
  • munchkin-man
    munchkin-man Member Posts: 247
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    The event

    I took liberty to snap a few shoots of the festivities. First I must say that the group of people assembled in that room was awsome. There was not a bad bone in the air and the respect was peacefull.
    Dan you should cut a record. Great job on Scotts song. You even did good carying a tone. Impressive.
    The first set of pix from left front to back. My self, Randy Wakemen and his charming wife Joanie. Right side my queen, and wife Robin. And last Mr. Dan Holohan himself and his wife the beutiful Maryanne. We were fortunate enough to all have the opertunity to enjoy each others company over dinner at the Fort eatery.
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,544
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    You have made

    the Lady's night. She's smiling. And what a beautiful smile it is!
    Retired and loving it.
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,544
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    To which I can only say

    WAUGH!

    Thanks for the great time, Munchkin Man!
    Retired and loving it.
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