> -----Original Message----- > From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Pontus > Pihlgren > Sent: 15 June 2015 22:06 > To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts > Subject: Re: using new technology on old machines. Was: PDP-12 Restoration at > the RICM > > On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 01:59:11PM -0700, Mark J. Blair wrote: > > > > Big. VERY big. :) > > > > And one more thing (until the next thing comes to mind): I consider > > this to be an enjoyable and level-headed debate, just in case anybody > > gets the mistaken impression that I'm trying to come down hard on Tony > > at all. > > So far I feel we've been civil :) I too hope I'm not coming of to harsch.. I feel a > bit cranky because its 25 degrees celsius in my workshop :/ >
This particular thread has all the hallmarks of one that *could* descend into a flame war. Thank you for avoiding that! > Speaking of steam engines and boilers. I saw a 1918 Bucyrus steam shovel this > weekend. Mostly rust, but under slooow restoration. > > /P And I saw an Avro Vulcan flying this weekend, this year is the last time that will ever happen. Two weeks before that I watched a General Electric Lightning blast down a runway that I was standing right next to (it wasn't allowed to take off). These are experiences that deserve the word "awesome". Regards Rob
