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Posted by Robert E. Allen (Member # 1351) on 06-07-2011, 11:09 PM:

Hey Guys!

In the next couple of months I may be taking over the operation of a 35mm twin in eastern Oklahoma. Does anyone know a service tech who covers this area? Brad recommended one but he is not available.

Posted by James Westbrook (Member # 3690) on 06-07-2011, 11:50 PM:

Would the unavailable tech's name's initials have been B.K?
He may be about to retire. He was out of the Tulsa area.

Posted by Robert E. Allen (Member # 1351) on 06-08-2011, 01:44 AM:

That's correct.

Posted by Louis Bornwasser (Member # 3063) on 06-08-2011, 08:36 AM:

Yep, that's the guy thta I would send. Might be worth it to wait him out. Louis

Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 06-08-2011, 08:28 PM:

You're the second person I know thats moved to Oklahoms in the last 6 months to manage theaters. Be sure to invest in a good Tornado shelter!

Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 06-08-2011, 08:39 PM:

Yea, build a shelter down in the basement out of rebar and cinderblock...

Posted by Louis Bornwasser (Member # 3063) on 06-08-2011, 09:26 PM:

Maybe a missile silo? Louis

Posted by Jeremy Weigel (Member # 4208) on 06-08-2011, 10:56 PM:

Nah, you just sit out on your porch with a good cold beer and watch it go on by. [Big Grin]

Posted by Louis Bornwasser (Member # 3063) on 06-09-2011, 10:42 AM:

I was there (Oklahoma) myself last week. Delivered daughter (former airline pilot) to FAA Academy. Louis

Posted by Richard Hamilton (Member # 321) on 06-09-2011, 12:45 PM:

quote: Jeremy Weigel
you just sit out on your porch with a good cold beer and watch it go on by

Been there, but when the sky turned green and the rain was sideways, I decided it was time for the basement. We had at least a half dozen tornadoes reported that day, all near my house. Had to buy a chainsaw just to get to my car and cut my way to the drivers side door, I had 3 trees "topped off" at the end of my driveway that landed on top of my car.

Posted by Robert E. Allen (Member # 1351) on 06-09-2011, 04:44 PM:

C'mon guys, I'm more worried about finding a service tech before I open than I am about tornadoes.

Posted by Donald Brown (Member # 5427) on 06-09-2011, 04:47 PM:

Robert:
There is an industry veteran in Tulsa who would be a great resource to you or anyone else in the area. I don't have his number with me, but if you e-mail me your address, I'll forward it over either tomorrow or Saturday. Corky Coble would be an excellent resource to retain, so if you're still looking, I can get his number when I get home.
Good luck with your new venture!
Don Brown

Posted by Robert E. Allen (Member # 1351) on 06-09-2011, 09:58 PM:

Thanks Don. I've sent you an email. Is that an honest to goodness carbon arc you are peering through?

Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 06-09-2011, 11:03 PM:

(Looks like a Peerless Magnarc ...)

Posted by Mark Gulbrandsen (Member # 72) on 06-10-2011, 10:00 AM:

I am pretty sure that bopth resources in Tulsa are either retired or are going to retire soon as I know both people.

Mark

Posted by Robert E. Allen (Member # 1351) on 06-10-2011, 11:49 AM:

Thanks Guys for both your help and the tornado warnings. I found a tech in Springfield, MO who will service the place. [thumbsup]

Posted by Louis Bornwasser (Member # 3063) on 06-10-2011, 12:45 PM:

Who is in Springfield?

Posted by Robert E. Allen (Member # 1351) on 06-10-2011, 03:53 PM:

Faith Theatre Service - Joe. He had previously serviced the theatre I am working on.