New Site Leader

[duaneb55]

A big "bulk" thank you to all for the kind words.

I just enjoy sharing information and personal experiences when I can and if it ends up helping someone in the process then all the better. And just to be clear, a lot of what I know and try to pass on I've gained from others right here on WW so a special thanks to those (some no longer here) as well.

For the record, the sea pig clip was pretty funny Robert and Pipeliner, I refuse to be held responsible for the present condition of your shop. It's bad enough that I'm responsible for the condition of mine.

[Gravel]

Good choice! Congrats, Duane!
I had the opportunity to spend a few hours with him several days ago. Just as nice in person as he is on here!

[duaneb55]

Thanks Gravel (love that story!) and you're welcome to stop in any time. Plenty more project materials here for you to pick from.

Actually got rid of some of the jobs that were here when you stopped in. Finished the stand-by generator install yesterday freeing up my trailer, customer picked up the little yellow diesel generator Tuesday and I delivered that big 15K portable Generac yesterday that's been done and taking up space for the last 6mos. Owner decided to let me deliver it to him for a little extra as he still hasn't been able to borrow a p/u so he could come get it.

I can actually walk around the shop a little more now.

Thanks again.

[gordon stephenson]

What Duane doesn't know isn't worth knowing!!Very many congratulations Duane,you are a very knowledgeable and helpful guy, Good luck with the new job.

[shovelon]

Excellent news!

Could not think of a nicer guy.

Congrats Duane.

[pepi]

duaneb55 ,
I agree is deserving of the honor, glad that others think the same.

Well done duaneb55 .

[Gravel]

Thanks Gravel (love that story!) and you're welcome to stop in any time. Plenty more project materials here for you to pick from.

Actually got rid of some of the jobs that were here when you stopped in. Finished the stand-by generator install yesterday freeing up my trailer, customer picked up the little yellow diesel generator Tuesday and I delivered that big 15K portable Generac yesterday that's been done and taking up space for the last 6mos. Owner decided to let me deliver it to him for a little extra as he still hasn't been able to borrow a p/u so he could come get it.

I can actually walk around the shop a little more now.

Thanks again.

That's great news! You won't have to be rescued from the shop after breaking an ankle. LOL
My garage is worse than your shop was though... going to try to make some progress on decluttering this weekend.

[AluminumWelder]

Congrats!

[docwelder]

congrats duane; now go easy on those expense account 3 martini lunches. have you gotten the key to the executive w.c. yet?

[Gerry1964]

Well done Duane, Thanks for being so helpful, you deserve this mate!

[charlie53843]

let's all give the man that deserves this title a nice round of applause.....

Known for helping out anyone in distress of any kind with action that far surpasses anyone in the room.....

Let's give it up for duaneb55!

Internationally known as a good guy he is a welcome asset to this site and deeply appreciated for his dedication to the cause!


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haven"t seen duane post in while hopefully he still with us ? If anybody knows it be nice post to hear if still on earth or fixing god welding machine,,great man always replied to my post,,, charlie

[Willie B]

You have earned it my friend...
Don't think for one second all you do for others here don't go unnoticed....

We know we made the right choice!


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My now deceased deaf friend would reply to that; (What that mean?)

[7A749]

haven"t seen duane post in while hopefully he still with us ? If anybody knows it be nice post to hear if still on earth or fixing god welding machine,,great man always replied to my post,,, charlie

He's ok. I talked to him last week. Just buried with the job and everything else.

It was good to hear he was ok.

[TimmyTIG]

What does a site leader does?

and don't say 'leads the site'!

[storeman]

He leads by example.

[Insaneride]

I named one of my welders Little Duane.

[Gravel]

I named one of my welders Little Duane.

If that's Duane, then what is that thing sticking out???

[nivram]

Duane thanks for the help and your time!Congratulations

[7A749]

If that's Duane, then what is that thing sticking out???

It's his second head.... Because he's so smart, of course

[Oldendum]

He leads by example. ...

"Hold my beer while I show you something."

Or would that be more like "Listen up! See what happened to the last guy who tried that?"

[Gravel]

it's his second head.... Because he's so smart, of course

hahaha!

[7A749]

hahaha!

I'm surprised Dave didn't beat me to that

[RJ Lindblom]

I named one of my welders Little Duane.

Is that a welder or are you happy to see me?

As an infrequent lurker, good choice for fearless leader.

[Insaneride]

You guys make me laugh. Thats his Exciter.

Get it; Excite her.

[duaneb55]

Thanks for all the concerns guys regarding my recent absence from the forum. As Steve said, I've been extremely busy with work lately and as such haven't checked in much. When I have it's been brief and often only to reply to a PM or two.

Even if I've seen a thread topic involving a question that I would normally respond to I've not done so as I can't say I'd e able to respond to any follow up questions in a timely fashion if there were any. There are many others here that know as much and more than I that can help when needed so I've been focusing on a number of tasks at hand that have and will continue to demand my attention.

Just the same, I'll try to check in a little more often.

Thanks again!
Duane


ps: Insaneride - does that make me part owner of my name's sake?