DaveKamp
Titanium
- Joined
- Oct 3, 2004
- Location
- LeClaire, Ia
Hi Everybody!
I've had a dozen-or-so inquiries of the status of the moderator of this subforum. Some of you may recognize me- Peter worked with me on various power conversion and drive concepts as early as 2007, many of them posted in the Transformers/VFDs forum. Like others, when I learned of his apparent absence, I was equally concerned. After failing in my attempt to contact him through the forum here, I looked through my notes, and found a viable telephone number and called.
Good news- Peter is alive and well, and recently celebrated his 71st birthday, and still carries interest, but with everything, has been gently drawing out of many activities to conserve his human energy resources for activities closest to his day and capacity.
For those that don't know Peter, he worked for Los Angeles Division of Power and Water, and became active on Practical Machinist around 2002. He's been a very energetic and active member of this forum for over twenty years, but time waits for no man.
As a result, it's time to pass the torch. Peter said "Like the relay runner... the next to take the baton".
Peter suggested that the ideal recipient of a baton of this nature, should be in late 30's/early 40's, so that they can carry the spirit for a long tenure. In my assessment, this individual need not necessarily someone who knows all of the forum's subject, or even an expert, but have a deep interest in the subject, and a facination for history and technology, so that reading the forums is enjoyable, rather than a burdonsome task. Finally, one must have the energy and willing dedication to be involved in moderating for a long time, so here's stabile continuity.
Peter wore many hats in his vocation, and even more in avocation... as such, he carried many batons. If you feel that you are the person to pick up one of Peter's many batons, please let the forum primary owner know.
I've had a dozen-or-so inquiries of the status of the moderator of this subforum. Some of you may recognize me- Peter worked with me on various power conversion and drive concepts as early as 2007, many of them posted in the Transformers/VFDs forum. Like others, when I learned of his apparent absence, I was equally concerned. After failing in my attempt to contact him through the forum here, I looked through my notes, and found a viable telephone number and called.
Good news- Peter is alive and well, and recently celebrated his 71st birthday, and still carries interest, but with everything, has been gently drawing out of many activities to conserve his human energy resources for activities closest to his day and capacity.
For those that don't know Peter, he worked for Los Angeles Division of Power and Water, and became active on Practical Machinist around 2002. He's been a very energetic and active member of this forum for over twenty years, but time waits for no man.
As a result, it's time to pass the torch. Peter said "Like the relay runner... the next to take the baton".
Peter suggested that the ideal recipient of a baton of this nature, should be in late 30's/early 40's, so that they can carry the spirit for a long tenure. In my assessment, this individual need not necessarily someone who knows all of the forum's subject, or even an expert, but have a deep interest in the subject, and a facination for history and technology, so that reading the forums is enjoyable, rather than a burdonsome task. Finally, one must have the energy and willing dedication to be involved in moderating for a long time, so here's stabile continuity.
Peter wore many hats in his vocation, and even more in avocation... as such, he carried many batons. If you feel that you are the person to pick up one of Peter's many batons, please let the forum primary owner know.
My Monarch was originally purchased by the city of Los Angeles Power & Water. Maybe he once ran it???
