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Tinman
Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
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A lot of things. And he can tell stories about seemingly mundane topics and make them a pleasure to read; like Bourdon tubes.
Your stories always put a smile on my face.
Thanks Dan.
Everyone should check out this month’s PM Mag, page 18.
Steve Minnich
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  • Erin Holohan Haskell
    Erin Holohan Haskell Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 2,292
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    Thanks, Steve. Here's the article: https://heatinghelp.com/blog/the-metal-manometer/
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,528
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    Thanks for reading me!
    Retired and loving it.
    TinmanFranklinDSolid_Fuel_Man
  • Tinman
    Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
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    Are you kidding me? I’m in awe of your writing!
    Steve Minnich
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,528
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    Thank you, sir.
    Retired and loving it.
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,158
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    I'm reading Stephen Kings book on writing. He claims the best writers are usually those that read a lot and also a wide variety of books.

    We have heard the saying you are what you eat, I think the same could apply to writing and reading.
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
    Tinman
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,528
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    Great quote from Women in Energy the other night: "The only difference between you today and you in five years will be the people you meet and the books you read."
    Retired and loving it.
    Erin Holohan HaskellRoohollah
  • Tinman
    Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
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    That doesn’t bode well for me. I just finished two Meg Gardiner books about serial killers. Am I doomed? 😎
    Steve Minnich
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  • RayWohlfarth
    RayWohlfarth Member Posts: 1,491
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    @hot_rod I was thinking of taking that class. Is it good? Im not a good one at scary movies though
    Ray Wohlfarth
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  • RayWohlfarth
    RayWohlfarth Member Posts: 1,491
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    @Steve Minnich I am in the same boat. I have been reading books by Tom Wolf about Victor the assassin. He is such a good writer
    Ray Wohlfarth
    Boiler Lessons
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,158
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    RayWohlfarth said:

    @hot_rod I was thinking of taking that class. Is it good? Im not a good one at scary movies though

    I will say the second 1/2 of the book has some great examples and advice for writing in general, regardless of the topics. Sentence structure, paragraphs use of adverbs, etc. I suppose I learned some of that in school. I just try and pick up some tips that might apply to my writing, certainly not trying to reach that level or volume of writing.
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • Erin Holohan Haskell
    Erin Holohan Haskell Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 2,292
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    Great book. @RayWohlfarth, let me know if you want me to send you my copy.
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,528
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    Stephen King's book is terrific. I also learned a lot from Elmore Leonard, both from reading all his books, and from this advice: https://www.liferichpublishing.com/AuthorResources/General/Elmore-Leonards-Ten-Rules-Of-Writing.aspx
    Retired and loving it.
  • RayWohlfarth
    RayWohlfarth Member Posts: 1,491
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    @hot_rod Thanks for the review A fellow writer is giving me his copy to read. I enrolled in a new summer course in writing. The teacher is supposed to be pretty good. Always looking to get better.
    @Erin Holohan Haskell My friend is going to let me read his copy. Thanks tho. Hey just just curious, Am I supposed to bow, curtsey or kiss your pinky ring when we see each other in public?
    @DanHolohan I will try that book. Thanks
    Have a great holiday weekend everyone
    Ray Wohlfarth
    Boiler Lessons
    Erin Holohan Haskell
  • Tinman
    Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
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    I had a couple writing classes in college a long time ago. I’m really not sure if I know what I’m doing? I try to write as if I’m talking to someone.
    Steve Minnich
  • RayWohlfarth
    RayWohlfarth Member Posts: 1,491
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    @Steve Minnich Thats a good way of writing. I like taking classes at the community college to keep working the left side of the brain
    Ray Wohlfarth
    Boiler Lessons
    Tinman
  • Erin Holohan Haskell
    Erin Holohan Haskell Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 2,292
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    Funny, @RayWohlfarth. Glad you've got a copy.
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  • Tinman
    Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
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    @hot_rod I just ordered Stephen King's book. Thanks for the recommendation.
    Steve Minnich
  • Tinman
    Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
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    @DanHolohan - I don't think I've ever read an Elmore Leonard book so I looked into him. Raylan Givens and Fire in the Hole lead to the TV series Justified. I loved that show. Impressive list of screenplays too. I'll add him to the list. Thank you.
    Steve Minnich
  • Tinman
    Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
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    @RayWohlfarth - I'd love to go back to school again. I went back in the early 90's and took 10-12 classes. It's the whole time and energy thing now.
    Steve Minnich
  • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,006
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    Between the New Yorker and the weekend NY Times, I have no time to read books. That will have to wait for retirement.

    I don't have an easy chair yet. Can someone recommend a recliner? My grandfather had one that vibrated.
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  • RayWohlfarth
    RayWohlfarth Member Posts: 1,491
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    @Alan (California Radiant) Forbes I listen to books on tape as well when I drive
    @Steve Minnich I am not that ambitious I take one non credit class LOL
    Ray Wohlfarth
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  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,158
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    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes said:

    Between the New Yorker and the weekend NY Times, I have no time to read books. That will have to wait for retirement.

    I don't have an easy chair yet. Can someone recommend a recliner? My grandfather had one that vibrated.

    I could come up with a hydronic easy chair design for you. Maybe heated and cooled, something that could be used in cooling mode at Burning Man for example :)
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
    Erin Holohan HaskellAlan (California Radiant) Forbes
  • RayWohlfarth
    RayWohlfarth Member Posts: 1,491
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    LOL @hot_rod
    Ray Wohlfarth
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  • Tinman
    Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
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    @RayWohlfarth That was almost 30 years ago. No way I’d do that now with my current work load.
    Steve Minnich
  • Tinman
    Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
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    Putting in the work.

    Speaking of books, has anyone read Hard City by Clark Howard? I’m halfway through it. It’s everything I hoped Catcher in the Rye would be.
    Steve Minnich

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