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Gordo & Steamhead were at my place
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<strong><span style="color:#ff0000">Twas the week before Christmas when all through the place
Were all sorts of noises that we could not trace
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">It bacame clear that what was needed I think
Were the two guys from All Steamed Up Inc
</span><span style="color:#ff0000">The wrenches were hung by the boiler with care
For Gordo and Steamhead would soon be there</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">I measured pipes while snug in my bed
While visions of steam vents danced in my head
</span><span style="color:#ff0000">Then from the cast iron there arose such a clatter
I opened Dan's book to see what was the matter</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">Around the house I went to find the loud clang
I hope these guys can fix this big bang
</span><span style="color:#ff0000">To silence the pssst pssst they surely will know
As the boiler makes bubbles in the basement below</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">When, what to my wondering eyes should appear
It looks like that white van is coming right here</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">The driver was tall and he brought a tool bag
His name was Gordon so it said on the tag</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">More rapid than eagles that steamer we'll tame
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">Now, Gorton! now Hoffman ! and Adjustable all
Let go of the air as you learned from the Wall
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">The dry steam to the rads it should really fly
When it meets with an obstacle we vent to the sky</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">And at the ends of the mains add a number one or two
It is amazing what these nice Hoffmans can do</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">A bundle of tools and big wrench on his back
With sight glass and Testo carried in his pack</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">He went down to the basement to make the steam merry
Without "We Got STEAM Heat" this could be scary
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">Frank will be here later I thought you should know
He is fixing a burner as it is expected to snow
</span><span style="color:#ff0000">The pigtail was plugged and the sight glass was dirty
With no movement on the guage from zero to thirty
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">In no time at all water was ready to be heated
But first some radiators needed to be treated</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">With a level and spacers they got a new tilt
So they could drain the way they were built
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">Then the gas was turned on to boil and bubble
And we wandered around looking for trouble
</span><span style="color:#ff0000">Three vents were replaced as the steam went to work
The needle on new guage would jiggle and jerk</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">Now steam in the mains was starting to rise
No clanging and banging was a pleasant surprise</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">At the end of the test Frank drilled a hole in the main
And added a vent for some speed we could gain
</span><span style="color:#00ff00">In the stack went the test probe to measure the gas
It sniffed and smiled and said this burner shall pass</span>
<span style="color:#ff0000">We are done they announced and carried stuff to the vans
Then came back in for a cookie and wash all their hands</span>
<span style="color:#00ff00">And I heard them say as they drove out of sight
<span style="font-size:16pt">Happy Steaming to all , and to all a good-night</span></span></strong>
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What a great story, a couple of great guys!!!!!!
Thank you for a smile and have a great holiday!!!!
Doug ..
You spun a great tale, that must I say.
I'm glad you are toasty, have a steamy great day.
jpf
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And a fine tribute to two great professionals. Thanks.
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Thanks for reposting that Erin.
Doug
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