Re: My, what a dialogue!

["Richard L. Hess" <lists@richardhess.com>]

Hi, Kevin,



I'd like to compliment you on the graciousness of your reply and let you 

know that I've received nothing but wonderful help in understanding things 

nuclear on this list, but I'm an outsider--just someone prompted to learn 

more when the "dirty bomb" scares started 18 months ago.



I feel much better after joining this list. My instructions to my wife in 

case of such an attack have changed from "run away as fast as possible" to 

"stay put."



Oh, and keep asking questions and making sure you're doing things the 

correct way. Today I saw a structural detail modified based on my 

questioning of the original detail and my concern for its potential lack of 

longevity. We all know our limitations. I won't play at being a structural 

engineer, but you're darned sure I'll raise some red flags on something 

that doesn't look right. I'm sure you won't do anything that stretches your 

comfort level, either.



Funny story: on one project, I tried giving the project electrical engineer 

instructions for circuiting the load-side of stage-lighting dimmers. He 

wasn't getting it. He asked me to draw it. He put his stamp on my drawing 

(which I didn't sign).



Cheers,



Richard



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