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Ken Lackner
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1907
From: Atlanta, GA, USA
Registered: Sep 2001

posted 04-24-2002 11:55 AM

Yes indeed, Dave, "Master [non]Film Handler."

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David Stambaugh
Film God

Posts: 4021
From: Eugene, Oregon
Registered: Jan 2002

posted 04-24-2002 12:16 PM

You know when you're showing off your booth to a friend and before you can stop him the guy reaches out and touches something on a running projector playing to a full house on Friday night and he calmly says "What does this do?" and you about crap your drawers? That's definitely not me. No, not me at all, I would never do something like that.

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Gracia L. Babbidge
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 709
From: Bowdoin, Maine
Registered: Aug 2000

posted 04-24-2002 11:14 PM

David S. said:
"You know when you're showing off your booth to a friend and before you can stop him the guy reaches out and touches something on a running projector playing to a full house on Friday night and he calmly says "What does this do?" and you about crap your drawers? That's definitely not me. No, not me at all, I would never do something like that. "

The warning that should be given to any non-film handler about to set foot in a booth:

If it moves, do NOT touch it.

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Paul Mayer
Oh get out of it Melvin, before it pulls you under!

Posts: 3836
From: Albuquerque, NM
Registered: Feb 2000

posted 04-25-2002 01:24 PM

Just to back up to the subthread about drop-in trailer changes...

Can anyone submit a quick shot of an "outward bulge" drop-in? I'm still having trouble envisioning what one looks like. My place will be using Big Sky platters too.

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Congratulations Paul! Here's hoping your new schedule is to your liking and still permits you time to write your excellent posts!

Wow, thanks for the kind words Gerard! Nice to know someone thinks I write good.

Paul
Gimpy Film Putter Inner
Crown Neonopolis 14
Neon National Forest, NV USA

PS: Re booth tours, anyone remember this old warning sign? Just a little corny/cheesy '60s humor

ACHTUNG!

Das machine ist nicht fur der fingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy shnappen der springenverk, blowen fusen und popen corken mit spitzersparken. Ist nicht fur der verken by das dumkopfen. Das rubbernecken sightseeren be keepin der hands in das pockets. Just sit back und relaxen und vatch das blinkin lights und der rotatin machinen.

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Will Kutler
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1506
From: Tucson, AZ, USA
Registered: Feb 2001

posted 04-25-2002 06:27 PM

Paul,

After high school I went to a reknown community college where I studied aviation maintenance and earned my ratings. Anyhow, that sign was attached to all training aids. What did happen some time before I went to this school is tragic. The instructers always stressed safety. Students were told that if they wanted to see a gyro work, then get an instructor to help set it up on the proper test bench. But under no circumstance should it be run up on raw shop air lest it overspin and turn into a shrapnel bomb!. Well, two students did not listen and did as they were told not to do. As predicted, the gyro turned into a shrapnel bomb...killed one guy and amputated the other guys hand!

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Andy Muirhead
Master Film Handler

Posts: 323
From: Galashiels, Scotland
Registered: Dec 2000

posted 04-27-2002 06:28 PM

Just bumping this thread up:

Paul said:

"Just to back up to the subthread about drop-in trailer changes...
Can anyone submit a quick shot of an "outward bulge" drop-in? I'm still having trouble envisioning what one looks like. My place will be using Big Sky platters too."

Since Brad mentioned those Outward Buldges, it's been bugging me like hell what they are! Like Paul, i'm wondering what they look like, etc.

Any more info would be greatly appreciated!

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