Re: How was the Nass Conference?
Thanks to all who wrote to tell me about the Nass Conference. It sounds like it was well done as usual. And I'm so glad Tony got the Sawyer Dialing Prize since he's been such a great help to all of us over the years. I'm also happy to hear that the idea of workshops at the conferences is becoming popular. I think that most of the attendees love learning about the practical aspects of dial design and construction. The spinal surgery seems like it was successful but I have to take it easy for a few weeks. At least all the pain is gone from my right arm and hand. and I'm getting some strength back. The Doc and nurse Ratchet only allow me to work on the computer for twenty minutes at a time. So if I don't answer your letters that's why. Thanks for sharing, John - Original Message - From: John Carmichael To: Sundial List Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 8:55 AM Subject: How was the Nass Conference? I was in the hospital having spinal surgery (for two herniated disks), so unfortunately I missed going to the NASS conference this year. I know we'll get to read all about it in the next Compendium, but I'm anxious to hear how it went. How were the workshops?And who won the Sawyer Dialing Prize this year? thanks John
RE: How was the Nass Conference?
Hi Warren and all, The NASS conference in 2006 will be in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia. The local hosts are Len and Tasoula Berggren. Vancouver Island, where I live, is an interesting side trip. I plan to prepare notes for a self guided sundial tour of Victoria and area that you could enjoy before or after the conference. The insignificant garden variety dial in Butchard Gardens will not be on this sundial tour. See http://www.butchartgardens.com Regards, Roger Bailey N 48.6 W 123.4 -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Warren ThomSent: August 29, 2005 4:26 AMTo: John Carmichael; Sundial ListSubject: Re: How was the Nass Conference? Next year the NASS conference is the same weekend at Vancouver Canada. Vancouver Island or city - I don't know which or both. I wonder if there are there any dials in Buchard Gardens.
Re: How was the Nass Conference?
Warren, and all interested, please feel free to download two or three things from my web site with respect to 3d CAD. The links are on the main web page. www.illustratingshadows.com Durer and CAD Calculating Shadows TCW and some DXF downloadable files All have been expanded in the last month or two. The first is the use of CAD applied to Durer's model, with examples of solar rays on the globe. The second expands on CAD as in Steve Luecking's work, and the thiord are some examples using TurboCAD release 9.1 and release 11, and some general DXF files. They show CAD in the light of better instruction/understanding, as well as in actual design. Thanks Simon --- Warren Thom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi John, > > We missed you at the conference. We all hope you > are recovering well. > > The loop location of De Paul University was nice to > the Chicago sights but can be expensive at some of > the hotels. ( what big city isn't?) The > presentations were informative and interesting. I > appreciated how several presenters made "history" > interesting to me. Steve Luecking was a great host > - with one workshop in Grant Park and access to > computers for a touch of CAD -- and plenty of food. > The NASS workshops were a good addition. It has > sparked my interest in 3D CAD. I do feel a little > better grasp of spherical geometry also. As I > recall you started the workshop concept with your > stained glass workshop. > > Navy Pier has a free permanent exhibit on stained > glass. No dials, but about 60-80 pieces on display. > > Next year the NASS conference is the same weekend at > Vancouver Canada. Vancouver Island or city - I > don't know which or both. I wonder if there are > there any dials in Buchard Gardens. > > Congratulations to Tony Moss for the Sawyer award. > He has made many contributions to this list and to > the fine art of dial construction. > > Take Care, > > Warren Thom > > > I was in the hospital having spinal surgery (for > two herniated disks), so unfortunately I missed > going to the NASS conference this year. I know > we'll get to read all about it in the next > Compendium, but I'm anxious to hear how it went. How > were the workshops?And who won the Sawyer Dialing > Prize this year? > > thanks > > John -
Re: How was the Nass Conference?
Hi John, We missed you at the conference. We all hope you are recovering well. The loop location of De Paul University was nice to the Chicago sights but can be expensive at some of the hotels. ( what big city isn't?) The presentations were informative and interesting. I appreciated how several presenters made "history" interesting to me. Steve Luecking was a great host - with one workshop in Grant Park and access to computers for a touch of CAD -- and plenty of food. The NASS workshops were a good addition. It has sparked my interest in 3D CAD. I do feel a little better grasp of spherical geometry also. As I recall you started the workshop concept with your stained glass workshop. Navy Pier has a free permanent exhibit on stained glass. No dials, but about 60-80 pieces on display. Next year the NASS conference is the same weekend at Vancouver Canada. Vancouver Island or city - I don't know which or both. I wonder if there are there any dials in Buchard Gardens. Congratulations to Tony Moss for the Sawyer award. He has made many contributions to this list and to the fine art of dial construction. Take Care, Warren Thom I was in the hospital having spinal surgery (for two herniated disks), so unfortunately I missed going to the NASS conference this year. I know we'll get to read all about it in the next Compendium, but I'm anxious to hear how it went. How were the workshops?And who won the Sawyer Dialing Prize this year? thanks John
Re: How was the Nass Conference?
John Carmichael wrote: <> John, I hope your surgery went well and that you are well on the road to recovery. As to the NASS conference, I thought it went really well again this year, and that the workshops were a worthwhile addition to the scheme of things. Having the Adler Planetarium as a backdrop, and for our conference dinner was a bonus, and Chicago is certainly a "wow" city. I am delighted to be able to tell you that the Sawyer Dialing Prize this year went to our very own Tony Moss, a regular contributor to the list. The citation reads: "In recognition of his achievement in combining superb craftsmanship, a lifetime's teaching experience and a constant desire to share knowledge, methods and techniques in the practical art of dialing". His award took the form of one of Jim Tallman's glass dials. I can't tell you how pleased I am that he received such recognition. Mike Shaw 53.37 North03.02 West www.wiz.to/sundials
