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General => General Discussion and ??? => Topic started by: blue moon on August 04, 2014, 04:50:57 PM
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courtesy of Rich Hoffman (the M&R mail clerk guy that keeps giving the tours of the facility) and Richard Greaves we have a copy of "History of Screen Printing" book to give away. Rich was kind enough to give me a copy of the book for Richard who already has it. So I've decided to give the book away on the forum. This is a hard copy and retails for $100+.
Here's what I'm thinking. . . answer the post and suggest who should be placed on the list. We'll set up a poll with the names and who ever gets the most votes gets the book!
thoughts?
pierre
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Pierre gets my vote.
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Frog.
Wait, are the owners eligible to win prizes?
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Spider gets my vote...hehehe
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Really......... You mean like a popularity contest? Why don't you have a silent auction that only the admins. can see and then the high bidder gets it and the proceeds go towards a charity of your choice... Like Me!......... or maybe something more worthy.
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Yknow what else might be cool? We all ship it around to each other. Enjoy it awhile, send it to the next guy on the list.
I would also like to nominate myself to be LAST on the list.
:D
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I nominate Alan so when he gets it I can drive 5 minutes and take a look as well :)
Plus he's been super helpful and generous to me, and I wouldnt be using S-mesh without his advocating it.
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Frog.
Wait, are the owners eligible to win prizes?
I figured that this would be a given, but should be addressed. "Someone" put the horse before the cart. (rib rib).
I feel and I'm sure all owners will feel that we could not participate. I even thought of suggesting someone myself, but as an owner, can't. Could look rigged.
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Alan
Is the reason my shop is everything good that it is!
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I would cast my vote for Alan as well.
Not really a popularity contest, but I enjoy his posts very much. They are full of good solid information.
The guy from Murakami would also get my vote, but I assumed it would be for printers...
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Dave ( bimmridder ) seems to have help a lot on here, I know he has me ( thanks for that talk ). Alan always has great posts that have helped a lot on here, & binkspot always seems to get on & help people too. & there are some others I'm sure we could all mention (tp),.... but I wouldn't be surprised if all of them already have this book.;D
Oh & Colin always has very helpful posts too.
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There are a few that I would like to thank. Their advices on this forum had helped me improve my screen printing.
Top of my head:
alan802
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Alan - showing us all the super details on how to be better printers.
Dave - maybe the nicest guy here with knowledge.
Danny - Probably the best printer on this board from what I see.
Rich - bringing M&R to this board that often will give advice/help as well well as keeps the competition on their toes which helps us all indirectly.
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I don't go back to the Song Dynasty or days of innovators like Michael Vasilantone (I believe I was born in the same year he invented the rotary press) but I have; like others here, have pretty much lived it. Some may be surprised that much of what is bantered about here on a daily basis were considered to be trade secrets not that long ago. I am both restricted and busy so cannot contribute much anymore.
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I would nominate Alan.
We have Lon in the shop all week, and Alan's name came up around 5 different times just yesterday alone.
A wealth of knowledge, Alan is...
John
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Alan
Is the reason my shop is everything good that it is!
Yep, that pretty much sums it up for me as well. Another vote for Alan here.
I'd also like to give a nod to Alex TCT for using the words "sir" and "douchebag" in the same sentence. ;D
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Hey Alan, can I borrow your book?!
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Wow, I don't know what to say. I'm flattered beyond words to have been mentioned by even one. I've been helped and inspired by so many here, pretty much all the regular posters have provided me with ways to make our shop better. It would be my vote to share this book with as many people as possible and having it sent around from shop to shop would be awesome, BUT, I can also see the book finding it's way into a cubby or desk drawer and being lost eventually. The membership here is far more responsible than the average shop but the more opportunity there is for something to be lost, the more likely it is to happen. I can understand the authors and those who benefit financially might not like one copy being shared by so many and would much rather all of us buy it so maybe we need to take that into consideration?
Hey Alan, can I borrow your book?!
I sure would love to read it, and no matter how this plays out I insist that I get to read it before you two :)
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I've had so many good experiences here with so many helpful folks it's pretty tough, but Alan does lay out some pretty nice posts. Also, Zoo City, as I haven't seen him mentioned, but he has been very free with his experiences. In fact, when I got my 4800, he sent me some very explicit setup instructions for it, made it a breeze to get going. Pierre, Dan and Andy too, but to hell with them, they own the place ;D
Steve
ps. Do you think the book will show up in any public libraries?
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Wow, I don't know what to say. I'm flattered beyond words to have been mentioned by even one. I've been helped and inspired by so many here, pretty much all the regular posters have provided me with ways to make our shop better. It would be my vote to share this book with as many people as possible and having it sent around from shop to shop would be awesome, BUT, I can also see the book finding it's way into a cubby or desk drawer and being lost eventually. The membership here is far more responsible than the average shop but the more opportunity there is for something to be lost, the more likely it is to happen. I can understand the authors and those who benefit financially might not like one copy being shared by so many and would much rather all of us buy it so maybe we need to take that into consideration?
Hey Alan, can I borrow your book?!
I sure would love to read it, and no matter how this plays out I insist that I get to read it before you two :)
The great thing about Alan winning the book; is all the non-readers can learn what is in it when they take his class.
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Wow, I don't know what to say. I'm flattered beyond words to have been mentioned by even one. I've been helped and inspired by so many here, pretty much all the regular posters have provided me with ways to make our shop better. It would be my vote to share this book with as many people as possible and having it sent around from shop to shop would be awesome, BUT, I can also see the book finding it's way into a cubby or desk drawer and being lost eventually. The membership here is far more responsible than the average shop but the more opportunity there is for something to be lost, the more likely it is to happen. I can understand the authors and those who benefit financially might not like one copy being shared by so many and would much rather all of us buy it so maybe we need to take that into consideration?
Hey Alan, can I borrow your book?!
I sure would love to read it, and no matter how this plays out I insist that I get to read it before you two :)
The great thing about Alan winning the book; is all the non-readers can learn what is in it when they take his class.
Good point!! ;D
Really there are soooooooo many people here that would get my vote. Really a good bunch of guys!
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I'd also like to give a nod to Alex TCT for using the words "sir" and "douchebag" in the same sentence. ;D
Hahahaha! Thanks man, I read this but it didn't register the first time(joys of multi tasking)! I believe it is possible to be dignified even while letting someone know how little you care for them....
I am REALLY hoping they make a vol. #2 that covers the history and details about all the auto presses! I could see how it may get sticky though;D
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I nominate MikeC. He registered on April 04, 2011, 09:15:04 AM and has never made a post. :o
Seriously, Alan, Dave, Rich..... They all get my vote.
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I nominate Brad/MK2 for taking the time out of his day to call and help me out.