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October 23, 2007
Dennis Tester -- <dtester@lvenergy.com>
Bedford, Wyoming
Need to get me a copy
October 18, 2007
charles hall -- <chaz__26@hotmail.com>
hpe mills, nc
great book have read it three times
October 14, 2007
Nick Girolamo -- <ngirolamo810@aol.com>
Hyde Park, New York
Loved Linehand, wonder if we will see the follow up called "Dark Cities"
?
October 01, 2007
lisa -- <lisa@kbnet.com>
kirtland, oh
Great site, Clay!
September 08, 2007
Bighead Maples -- <Bighead@bigheadsstuff.com>
Kinston, NC
Great site Clay. re-tired journeyman
September 05, 2007
chris martinez -- <necpoletop@YAHOO.COM>
corpus christi, tx
LOVED THE BOOK I LEARNED A LOT FROM IT.
May 21, 2007
Bill Barker -- <bpb6@pge.com>
Grass Valley , Califonia
Greetings from a SFA (Subforeman "A" General construction, Pacific Gas
and Electric)
May 05, 2007
Tim Weaver -- <tweaver54@hotmail.com>
Oxnard, CA
We are looking for a Movie called Slim The Lineman with Henry Fonda. Do
you know were we can find it. Thank You
January 27, 2007
Power Plus Construction Inc. -- <vmmaylon@aol.com>
Long Beach, California
Vic Maylon, a classic,along with Slim The Lineman.
January 07, 2007
VIV -- <linemechanic2005@yahoo.com.au>
ANDERSON, CANTERBURY
There is no better job than a Live Line mechanic,ultimate freedom,all
the best to you yanks,from gods country New Zealand.
January 02, 2007
Anthony -- <tone_zone_31@hotmail.com>
Fowler, Ohio
I am 15 years old...and i've been looking in to becoming a powerlineman
for some time now. I just wanted to say that yur page has encouraged me
even more into becoming one. It gave me presise information. So thank
you 4 your page
December 22, 2006
jason Clifton -- <linedawg9@yahoo.com>
Thornton, co
great book and would recomend it to my fellow journeyman
November 29, 2006
Rick Davis -- <rickellee@adelphia.net>
Los Angeles, CA
Hello, I'm an Apprentice of 2 1/2 years and was a grunt for 1 year. I
hope to be the Journeyman lineman that my father was. The work will always
be there. The lights need to be kept on. Hope I can fill my Dads shoes
and be the best lineman I can be when I break out. Work safe brothers.
November 24, 2006
Harry Morris -- <Bosin1967@aol.com>
Wooster, Ohio
Retired lineman from AEP (Ohio Power) Wooster,Ohio T&D after 38 yrs in
'05...didn't last long now working for Holmes/Wayne Electric Co-op at
top journeyman main office Millersburg, ohio
November 22, 2006
Mike Hanson -- <sippy46@hotmail.com>
Center City , mn
I havent read your book yet but i will.if any ofmy trap buddies read this
email me --sippy
November 15, 2006
dustin winchester -- <dwinchester1@mccneb.edu>
omaha, ne
just starting linemanschool
October 23, 2006
Cameron Bailey -- <thefox311@cox.net>
Tucson , AZ
Sounds like a very interesting book. I'm a groundman 2 at the moment
waiting for my interview for the appreniceship. I love this line of work!
October 14, 2006
Brian Wheeler -- <amptoutclimber@cox.net>
Phoenix, Arizona
Clay, where have you been? The APS boys miss seeing you at the rodeos.
Throw me a line and let me know how you're doing. Hope you're doing
well.
October 02, 2006
Colleen Bushnell -- <mcbushnell3802@yahoo.com>
Garden City, Kansas
Sorry, I didn't know that my husband already signed the guest book. But
being a journeyman lineman's wife for all of about 5 years, I now understand
what it is that he does. He likes to climb poles with the rattlesnakes
in Southwest Kansas. Be safe and keep the lights on.
October 02, 2006
Michael Bushnell -- <mcbushnell3802@yahoo.com>
Garden City, KS
This is a great website, and the book is even better.
September 22, 2006
Eric Leschinsky -- <crucified2_20@hotmail.com>
Bakersfield, Ca
Journeyman Lineman, in So Cal, just wanted to say keep up the good work
to all the real lineworkers out there.
August 26, 2006
Michael Bushnell -- <mbush9@hotmail.com>
Garden City, Kansas
I am a journeyman lineman in SW KS. Great book and look forward to reading
another one!
July 30, 2006
Steve Stanfill -- <tnlineman@charter.net>
Jackson, Tennessee
Hello from a fellow LINEMAN
July 05, 2006
mike sample -- <soggybottomms@yahoo.com>
naples, fl
ibew local 222 great stuff
June 22, 2006
Chris Jones -- <jonesbozeman@aol.com>
Bozeman, Montana
Journeyman lineman in Montana. Love the trade and the people you meet
along the way. Great book, started reading and couldn't put it down.
Stay out of the bite!
May 27, 2006
Michael Shannon -- <logic1@internet49.com>
Tahoe, CA
This is odd, I am a lineman as well and I have had a company since 1981
called, Logic One Systems. Get back to me!
May 13, 2006
Gary Brown -- <garlyn1@comcast.net>
Gig Harbor, Washington
Proud to be a lineman. Been one since 1976 and can't imagine ever not
being in the trade. Now
a General Foreman. Miss climbing and sticking
May 06, 2006
John E. Travis -- <hipjhi@yahoo.com>
Shiner, Texas
Enjoy your web site. My husband is a lineman and it really keeps me in
tuned to what he does.
Thanks,
Phyllis Travis
p.s. want to
read the book
April 07, 2006
paul lloyd -- <paulandmandy@clear.net.nz>
takapau, c.h.b.
Gidday ,i'm a lineman from hawkes bay New Zealand . Sounds like the book
might be a good read.
April 03, 2006
Seanda Tomlinson -- <sobrien0326@charter.net>
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
Great site!
February 16, 2006
joe jackson -- <jackson@sutv.com>
wellington, kansas
I have been doing line work for a little over three years and i am taking
a course to become a journeyman. I really enjoyed linehand and can't wait
to read dark cities.
February 09, 2006
Nigel Chetram -- <nigelchetram@yahoo.com>
Goergetown,
Hi I am a Line Superintendent from Guyana Power & Light inc. It is quite
difficult to get a copy od this book here in Guyana. But, I would love
to read it.
January 31, 2006
Brad Griffin -- <griffin@grm.net>
,
Hello, I'm a lineman in Missouri, and I bought the book linehand. I don't
read books at all, but I sat down and read all 265 pages in two days.
It was a great book and would say ever lineman should read this book,
they would in joy it.
January 20, 2006
Korbin Bunnell -- <krbbunnell@yhoo.com>
elizabethtown, kentucky
I am a Bclass line three year app. I am attending the Northwest lineman
college. I am working at the fishle co. and looking for some were better
to work in kentucky.
January 05, 2006
Brian Nutter -- <briannutter0304@hotmail.com>
Quincy, Washington
This is an awesome book...i also started my apprenticeship when i was
18 and i am now 20 and a 3rd step apprentice in the Cal-Nevada JATC and
i love it. i can relate to much of the story as im sure as the rest of
you can that read it, you run into the dickhead lineman and the lineman
you dont want to leave but you must do it. Hope everyone likes it as
much as i do. Everyone be safe out there.
January 04, 2006
Ray Cornett -- <Ray.Cornett@usap.gov>
McMurdo Station, Antarctica
I can't wait to get a copy need some good reading down here where hell
has frozen over!
January 01, 2006
Jeromy Miller -- <j_d_miller1@yahoo.com>
Maquoketa, Iowa
I realy enjoyed reading this book. Though a ficitional story I found
a great deal in common with Glade. I started my apprenticeship in June
of 2003 and will top out myself in April of 2006. I would recommend this
book to any and all if they work in the electrical field or not. ITS
A GREAT BOOK and I would like to thank you for writting such a great book
about the hardships faced by all tramp lineman out there.
November 29, 2005
Doug Holcomb -- Vermilion, , Alberta
Great to find a book about our trade, have spent over 25 years keeping
the lights on. A great job, to be out in all kinds of weather. And working
with amazing characters over the years that keep a smile on your face.
November 29, 2005
Oliver Williams -- <olly2cool@yahoo.co.uk>
Norwich, England
Its nice to see that others take the job as a way of life. I've been
and woodpole and tower lineman for 15 years on the faults side in the
uk. In that time I have had close work mates who have been hurt, died
or just too burnt out to do the job any more. Over the years I've been
all over the uk at times of bad weather and when meeting other linemen
from all round there's always that comon bond between us and the want
for just one more drink normally!!!
November 25, 2005
gil garvey -- <garvey156@adelphia.com>
waterbury, ct
liked it better than slim the lineman. Great book
November 09, 2005
Cindy Millar -- Denver, CO
Great book! I have three linemen in my family and I got the book for
my "special lineman". Now the other two want their own copies. We really
appreciated the special message by the author. Looking forward to the
next book as well.
November 03, 2005
Paul Newton -- <tanznpaul@slingshot.co.nz>
Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand
Great site
October 03, 2005
Chad Pelham -- <chadpelham25@hotmail.com>
Whitney, TX
Glad I finally found something worth looking at!
September 08, 2005
Jason Cox -- <Jtmcox@netzero.net>
Bynum, TD
Awesome book, when is the movie coming out. I read it and now my wife
is reading it and she is also enjoying it almost as much as I did and
she doesn't even read very many books. There should be more books like
this about linework. LOVED IT!
August 30, 2005
JERON PARKER -- <P4KOKO@YAHOO.COM>
LONG BEACH, CA
I NEED MORE INFO ON LINEMAN TRAINING IN MY AREA CAN PLEASE HELP THANK
YOU!
August 28, 2005
Mel Serento -- Albuquerque, NM
This is a wonderful book. My entire family has read it, and instructed
me to tell you they want the next one. My wife's father wa and our son
is a linemen, so our family really snjoyed the story of Glade Elliott.
Sam said it was so real for him, and he lived the times of the book.
Our son says that he wished more of the things were like that today.
.
August 09, 2005
Jim Robinson -- <jimrob@fuse.net>
Cincinnati, OH
I enjoyed the book very much. Even though I started in 1968, we had
some of the old equipment and trucks mentioned in the book. Clay is a
good story teller and knows linework or has done a good job on research.
I always wondered if someone wrote a book about linework, would anyone
read it. Now I know. Thanks for letting people know what we do! J.R.
August 05, 2005
charlie kraft -- boston, mass
i really liked this book. finaly a book about our life and our trade.
every lineman and their families should read it. great story. thanks
June 28, 2005
Raymond E. Slothour -- <intheholler@hotmail.com>
Orrtanna, PA
Wanted to add some comments. Started at Adams Electric Cooperative in
1959 as a laborer. Worked way up to crew chief A. Was a hotstick instructor.
Last ten years at Adams was as a staking technician. Retired after 40
years at the cooperative in February 2000. Young guys today have no idea
how lucky they are with their bucket trucks and hydraulic tools. I had
both hips replaced in the 80's and both knees replaced in 2004. But it
was still a good job and I'm in good health other than the arthritis.
June 28, 2005
Raymond E. Slothour -- <intheholler@hotmail.com>
Orrtanna, Pa
Enjoyed the book.
June 23, 2005
Cassandra Gross -- <cgross@gpu.com>
Brecksville, OH
The Illuminating Company (a First Energy Company) is looking for Journeyman
& Experienced Linemen for our NE Ohio Region. We offer: Medical, Dental,
vision, life, dependent life, disability, Company-funded pension, 401K/w
match, incentives, vacation, paid personal days. Relocation assistance
available. Stable company with regular hours and a great place to live.
Call Cassandra Gross at 440-546-8681 or send email to cgross@gpu.com.
May 30, 2005
Michael Shannon -- <logiconesystems@yahooe.com>
Sacramento, Ca
I am to old to do bull $#&%, so just call me " The big hurt"
May 23, 2005
Dawn Escobar -- Tulsa, OK
I
am thrilled with this book, as is my brother. I got the book for him,
but I liked it just as much as he did. And I received the book just five
days after I ordered it from this website! Amazing. We will be looking
for the next book soon. Again thanks.
May 22, 2005
Mildred Worthington -- Denver, CO
Wonderful book. I enjoy your style of writing, and love to both enjoy
and learn at the same time. I'll never think of those guys working on
the power lines in the same way again. I even stopped where they were
working and thanked them for what they do. Now when my lights go out,
I will be able to imagine what is going on and appreciate what these great
people do for me.
May 21, 2005
John Santo -- <lucyly233@charter.net>
Phoenix, AZ
This is a great book with a good story and a look at a world of lineworkers
that most people don't have a clue about. The linemen and their work
as well. I'm looking forward to the next book also. I'm telling all my
friends about this great book.
John Santo
May 19, 2005
Andrew Crewe -- Bay D' Espoir , NL, Canada
Good Site Cool Pics
May 16, 2005
B.K. -- <pithorse7@aol.com>
Baltimore, Maryland
EXCELLENT book. I have only been in the trade for 8 years but could see
a face to every character because I worked with people just like them.
Some good some bad and very few legendary. I can't wait for "DARK CITIES".
Once again EXCELLENT book.
May 10, 2005
Marquis Adams -- <specialistsz@aol.com>
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Im looking for an Apprenticeship program in Missouri.
May 08, 2005
mick staehr -- <livelinemick@hotmail.com>
sydney, n.s.w.australia
good site
April 28, 2005
Evelyn Prior -- Dallas, TX
I stumbled across LINEHAND and thought it might be interesting. It was
much more! I read a great deal, and will put this book in the category
of “accidental treasures”. After reading it, I have purchased my own
copy for my special collection. Besides being a peak into the life and
work of linemen, it’s a warm and pleasant story. I hope you do get the
second book out. Good Luck and thanks.
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