A little spoon feeding *For New & Novice Distillers

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Re: A little spoon feeding *For New & Novice Distillers

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Couldn't agree more Stonecutter, extremely helpful bunch of people on here more than generous with their knowledge and time. I can add from personal experience that if you genuinely need help or advice then it will be forthcoming. As SBB pointed out it becomes easier with a still in front of you so you have a physical reference as well.
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wanted to say a quick THANKS to everyone out here... the admins, mods, 'ol timers and even other noobs like me. a note about "completing" the reading task... i propose that the reading should NEVER end? ;-) no matter how good you are, how long you've been doin it... no matter if you're a helper & or a 'hater' (sorry, had to go there, too soon? ;->)... if you're a true "professional, "hobbyist" or not touched the art yet... there's always something new to learn! :-) ok, eyes have dried up now, time to make 'em bleed some more... ;-P)

thanks again to EVERYONE!! <3
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dragon9874 wrote: Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:17 am ...
ok, eyes have dried up now, time to make 'em bleed some more... ;-P)
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And I thought they were tears of joy!

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jonnys_spirit wrote: Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:55 am And I thought they were tears of joy!
ha,ha,ha!! nah, those tears of joy are reserved only for my run days... hmmm, i like that... Sunday through Saturday, we have a new one... "Runday"! ;-)

prost! d-(^^,)
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Exactly! I shed a few tears of joy first time I ran my still... Not ashamed to admit it lol!

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Dragon, you are dead on! There is always a way to improve your art, and your product. Best, Drifter


dragon9874 wrote: Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:17 am wanted to say a quick THANKS i propose that the reading should NEVER end? ;-) no matter how good you are, how long you've been doin it... no matter if you're a helper & or a 'hater' (sorry, had to go there, too soon? ;->)... if you're a true "professional, "hobbyist" or not touched the art yet... there's always something new to learn!
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Wow cranky, thank you, that is one hell of a piece of work you've done, here, defo keeping this page handy.
Thanks again keep up the good work everybody,
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Thanks cranky as a newbie i am reading it all, Defiantly keeping it bookmarked thanks.
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bumped because this topic needs to be read.

start at page 1. the first post is a good place

to learn the terminologies and safety protocols.
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Agreed Cob , even if 50% of Newbs read half of it they would be better off
If more did I think it would save many of thier ,problems and it would answer quite a few questions that they didn't know they had yet.
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I've been kind of concerned that it has become outdated and should probably be replaced.
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Replaced or updated Cranky?
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I still think it should be required reading for all new members.
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Saltbush Bill wrote: Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:28 pm Replaced or updated Cranky?
Either or, It would probably be best to upgrade it but that would be a lot of work as well as take a moderator to amend the original post... not to mention the time it would take.
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Great job now I need a drink
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Great job now I need a drink
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Jolly Roger 38 wrote: Fri Sep 01, 2023 10:59 am Great job now I need a drink


Better yet, now you can make a drink
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