[GreenKeys] slide rule???

[Gregory W. Moore]

GA, Craig es all us "olde slipstickers" [huge anachronistic, dirty ole 
ingineer's grin]

    Ya know, all this talk about the ol rule brings back the good 
memories.  I, too am the proud  guardian of 2
12" Post bamboo  rules, a 12" Pickett aluminum rule, and a couple of 
others, not counting  the "aviation specifics"
(E-6B, etc).... I also have managed, tho I don't know how, to maintain 
possession of the several books of logs and
trig functions which, of course, go with said rules. 

Darn it, I miss 'em.....interpolation, squinting at the hairline and 
all..... I used to be able to  beat the pants off
anyone with even a scientific calculator...... alas, the years (all 59 
and a head injury to the 'ol frontal lobe) have taken their toll, and I 
sure aren't as fast as I used to be but I can still use 'em all, even 
the aviation ones, but, unfortunately, the FAA not particularly liking 
those with closed head injuries in the pointy end, my medical, alas, is 
no more...  This being said, I have no regrets. (more time with the 
Greenkeys --hi--)

Craig, you are dead right about the "collector's items".... I doubt if 
there is 1 in 30 people today that actually knows what one is
or used for.  $700 you say?????? WOW!!!!! now, I just MIGHT have a few 
"excess to my needs"  hmmmmmmmmmmm ;-)
(book of logs and trig functions sold separately, void where prohibited 
or taxed, always use your slipstick responsibly, dealer contribution may 
affect rebated price).

Anyhow, thanks, everyone, for bringing back the memories.. Yup, 
computers are fantastic, but darn it, just like the synchro discussion 
of the other day, analog anything is fun,  and allows one to actually 
work with one's mind, something which is totally lost on the newbies of 
today.  It's kind of like my set of drafting instruments..... sure CAD 
is precise and a heck of a lot labor saving, but I still like the
'ol board and all the gimmicks attached thereto....... considering I am 
still a "young 'un" to a lot of ya, I feel extremely fortunate to have
been able to at least start my career with the "old ways"...

73 es tnx much
de Greg "GW" Moore WA3IVX/ NNN0BVN

Craig Sawyers wrote:

>>I still
>>have a 12"
>>(bamboo) and 6" (plastic) K&E here in my desk.  Also had a
>>Post (metal)
>>rule but haven't seen it in years.  These are no doubt
>>"collector's items"
>>- assuming you have a "collector" who knows what it is - ha!
>>    
>>
>
>You bet.  Try searching eBay for slide rules - it will really surprise you
>how much some of these go for - some rarities I have seen go for $700.  No
>kidding.
>
>Craig
>
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