For many years, I worked with a device called a “mechanical seal” – kind of a large and expensive version of the seal in your automobile water pump. I’ve been intrigued by these devices ever since I first saw one in the early 1970s. Some people have even said that mechanical seals were more like my hobby than my job.
In retirement (3 years now!), I’m still interested in mechanical seals and have put (much of) what I know on a web site: “SealFAQs”. Although my web site is not finished (and may never be), I’ve decided to announce it and open it to the public: SealFAQs.com .
Really, I’m just bragging but SealFAQs was a lot of work. If you happen to be or know someone who deals with centrifugal pumps or mechanical seals, please tell them to check out SealFAQs.com.
Welcome to Gordon’s Miscellaneous Blog. If Seinfeld can be a television show about nothing then I should be able to have a blog about everything. I claim no particular expertise on anything but perhaps can document some experiences and lessons learned.
On joining the ranks of the retired, I’ll be renewing old hobbies and interests as well as investigating potential new ones. Over the years, I’ve gone through many hobbies and interests, including:
- Photography and videography
- Genealogy and history
- Archery
- Rifle and Pistol target shooting
- Hiking and Camping
- Swiss Army Knives
- Computers (programming and such)
- Engineering (yep, still a math and science nerd – just retired now)
- Automobiles and Bicycles
- Retirement (a new interest!)
Although I already have two blogs, one of my goals is to learn more about blogging – especially using WordPress. My other blogs are:
Both are badly in need of updates (which should happen soon).
So, here we go …
Nearly random thoughts and experiences