tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post1303294937852787095..comments2024-03-27T11:55:27.988+00:00Comments on Bessler's Wheel and the Orffyreus Code: It's my birthday - 67!John Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13274781515636883957noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-52195753817961768082012-02-08T08:40:25.237+00:002012-02-08T08:40:25.237+00:00Sound advice anon, thanks.
JCSound advice anon, thanks.<br /><br />JCJohn Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274781515636883957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-51089387820177159862012-02-07T17:45:07.933+00:002012-02-07T17:45:07.933+00:00The point is not about what all of you want. It...The point is not about what all of you want. It's about what a publisher wants. John, to borrow from technoguy, it's not great writing. It's got great information but it should be restructured. An independant editor could help you to polish it before you submit it, that's all I meant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-85299615621743811042012-02-07T05:25:37.169+00:002012-02-07T05:25:37.169+00:00That all very well,..If you would like to pay the ...That all very well,..If you would like to pay the earth for a gold leaf leather-bound book.Surely it's the intellectual content that's important.<br />John I know you have done your best to give us the true unadulterated facts at a price we can afford.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-29459191699567530642012-02-06T20:04:30.997+00:002012-02-06T20:04:30.997+00:00I think you need a graphic designer. The book is v...I think you need a graphic designer. The book is very good and convicing; but the visual presentation must be improved with a better cover, some neat graphics and better typography work. May be anon wanted to say you should find someone to arrange such things.yellowsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-64257744004053411092012-02-06T19:24:09.476+00:002012-02-06T19:24:09.476+00:00@ JC
I don't feel your PM:AAMS? really needs ...@ JC<br /><br />I don't feel your PM:AAMS? really needs an editor. I'm more interested in as much detailed information about his wheel's structures and the tests than I am about "great' writing.<br /><br />The only problem I had about the book was the end where you go into a gravity "wind" theory of how the wheels worked. I would have left that out and replaced it with a theory of how a mechanism might keep the CoM of its weights on a wheel's descending side during rotation. That, I believe, is the real "heart" of the matter and what your mobilist audience is looking for.technoguynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-43892302346210540352012-02-06T15:19:28.637+00:002012-02-06T15:19:28.637+00:00I never erase a post unless the language is unacce...I never erase a post unless the language is unacceptable and if I do, I post that I have done so.<br /><br />How do you mean - get an editor? If I write a book, I'm an author. An editor is someone who commissions a book and then edits it. A publisher who accepts a book for publication can offer suggestions to improve the book for his own purposes, and that is what they always do. Did you mean some other kind of editor?<br /><br />JCJohn Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274781515636883957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-5547434003876017482012-02-06T13:02:51.716+00:002012-02-06T13:02:51.716+00:00Try you John? I did. I suggested you get an editor...Try you John? I did. I suggested you get an editor. And then you'll you erased my post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-426384658531125082012-02-06T11:50:21.440+00:002012-02-06T11:50:21.440+00:00Many happy returns!Many happy returns!jonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-38329557091597429392012-02-06T08:01:14.621+00:002012-02-06T08:01:14.621+00:00Happy Birthday.Happy Birthday.vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04478870625877776990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-78472276362769997822012-02-06T06:43:13.516+00:002012-02-06T06:43:13.516+00:00Happy B'day, John.
I'm looking forward ...Happy B'day, John. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to seeing the clue justifications for you present approach to Bessler's wheels. I can guess it will have much to do with those DT portrait pentagrams which, as you know, I think represent interconnecting cords and not five levers swinging through 36° inside of the drum.<br /><br />Yes, a VERY small percentage of new books "make it big". Interestingly the writing style isn't that important (as long as it's readable, that is!), but rather the theme which captures the mood of the public at the time. It can happen...but then too so can wining the lottery since the odds are about the same!<br /><br />Sorry to read that you are getting ready to call it quits with regards to building wheels. But, then again, you've done enough already through your efforts to make the Bessler literature available to a new generation of mobilists. I DO believe that you (and the rest of us, of course) will live long enough to see THE solution to Bessler's wheels. We ARE getting a bit closer everyday.<br /><br />We look forward to your updated version of your "classic" work on Bessler and his wheels...wouldn't it be cool if the back cover had a pocket in it that contained the English version of that Italian tv Bessler documentary on DVD in it!!! Instant best seller!technoguynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-39663484021299770432012-02-06T06:23:57.560+00:002012-02-06T06:23:57.560+00:00Thanks to all for your kind wishes.
I don't t...Thanks to all for your kind wishes.<br /><br />I don't think I have a problem accepting constructive criticism - try me, anon 4.44 PM.<br /><br />I haven't decided on the title yet and knowing publishers they'll probably want to change it when I have decided.<br /><br />JCJohn Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274781515636883957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-30436353896204214722012-02-06T05:13:45.338+00:002012-02-06T05:13:45.338+00:00Come on guys,lets get this clear once and for all,...Come on guys,lets get this clear once and for all,if we are not grounded with the definite clues,we are going to get no where.<br />Bessler's reference to weights and springs meant that they were not used to wind up the wheel.At the risk of sounding pedantic,I don't have to remind you that apart from springs,clocks were also wound up using weights on chains,just like the cuckoo clocks of Switzerland.<br />Bessler did say though that we must use heavy weights,but what is a bit contradictory is he also said that in the wheel there are many small weights!<br />This I am puzzling over,unless there are errors in translation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-48096020171511338332012-02-06T04:04:20.926+00:002012-02-06T04:04:20.926+00:00Happy Birthday!
What will the title of the new bo...Happy Birthday!<br /><br />What will the title of the new book be? Publish soon as we need more clues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-6435425544814517632012-02-06T00:44:14.587+00:002012-02-06T00:44:14.587+00:00Hi John. Happy birthday again. Do you have a probl...Hi John. Happy birthday again. Do you have a problem accepting constructive criticism?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-20707884622602297652012-02-05T23:03:41.905+00:002012-02-05T23:03:41.905+00:00Hi John,
Happy Birthday!
I turned 50 a couple of...Hi John,<br /><br />Happy Birthday!<br /><br />I turned 50 a couple of weeks ago, so I've a little catching up to do!<br /><br />As with everyone else, I'm intrigued with what you have decoded and the principle on which the wheel worked but You'll disclose when you're ready. It will be interesting when you do!<br /><br />JohnnyD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-28150013199509960412012-02-05T22:50:28.050+00:002012-02-05T22:50:28.050+00:00Happy birthday John!Happy birthday John!Arktosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-35965372976500836962012-02-05T22:16:35.354+00:002012-02-05T22:16:35.354+00:00Thanks guys! I had a brilliant birthday today wit...Thanks guys! I had a brilliant birthday today with family. <br /><br />Doug,I don't know how many copies of my book I sold but it wasn't enough!<br /><br />JCJohn Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274781515636883957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-37942976623201872222012-02-05T19:59:25.962+00:002012-02-05T19:59:25.962+00:00Happy birthday JC!Happy birthday JC!yellowsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-56933762799691847632012-02-05T19:47:21.280+00:002012-02-05T19:47:21.280+00:00Happy Birthday John, and here's to many, healt...Happy Birthday John, and here's to many, healthy more!<br /><br />My admiration for you is twofold. First, your lifelong quest and dedication to Bessler and his Wheels. Secondly, for your ability to find that critical level of balance between your pursuits and your family and friends; something that I have always found very difficult.<br /><br />Happy 67th!<br /><br />HutchHutchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-2751753122854754922012-02-05T19:07:00.367+00:002012-02-05T19:07:00.367+00:00Happy Birthday John, All best wishes to youHappy Birthday John, All best wishes to youJohn Wortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741664408072760267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-8316771402079604292012-02-05T17:46:31.580+00:002012-02-05T17:46:31.580+00:00Happy Birthday, John!Happy Birthday, John!Andrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13706263884645654930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-19980198689413868792012-02-05T16:00:00.626+00:002012-02-05T16:00:00.626+00:00Yes!,..All the best for this years endeavor.Yes!,..All the best for this years endeavor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4862207778089432835.post-81431461580307928812012-02-05T15:30:52.401+00:002012-02-05T15:30:52.401+00:00Happy Birthday, John. Good luck with the book. I&#...Happy Birthday, John. Good luck with the book. I'm still holding out hope for a movie adaptation. How many copies did your first book sell?Dougnoreply@blogger.com