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jjjnettie
15-09-2012, 07:47 PM
:) a few weeks ago I was asked to be one of the guest speakers at the 40th Anniversary BAA Horncastle Astronomy Weekend, in the UK.
Who would have thought it? I was humbled and flattered by the offer.
Paul Money put together a slide show of my images to work off and I just had to give a running commentary. :)
I must say my nerves were jumping all today. This evening we connected via video link up and it was an amazing and surreal experience :). I could see the audience I was talking to, as well as myself.
Those who know me, know I'm a shy and retiring type, but once I started talking about my passion for astronomy, well, everything turned out well. :)
It was privilege to be a part of their 40th Anniversary celebrations.
I threw a couple of plugs for Ice In Space along the way as well. :thumbsup:
Octane
15-09-2012, 07:55 PM
Well done, babez.
It isn't easy, but, as you mentioned, once you get the ball rolling, you forget about who's out there and just enjoy the moment. :)
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Dennis
15-09-2012, 07:56 PM
Congratulations and well done Jeanette – the beginnings of a stellar media career eh!
Cheers
Dennis
sheeny
15-09-2012, 07:59 PM
Well done, JJJ!:thumbsup:
Al.
Davi5678
15-09-2012, 08:13 PM
Well done JJJ!
acropolite
15-09-2012, 08:15 PM
Well done JJJ and well deserved recognition.
h0ughy
15-09-2012, 08:53 PM
wow video conferencing presentation - how cool - did you do it in your PJ's:rofl:
congrats on a fine performance - and i hope they understood the lingo:lol:;)
Larryp
15-09-2012, 08:54 PM
Congratulations!
tlgerdes
15-09-2012, 09:02 PM
Congratulations, as regular public speaker I know the buzz you felt. It never dies no matter how much I do it. :D
It is even better live in front of a few hundred people.:thumbsup:
I have been told that if you dont get a buzz, nerves, jitters, then you are doing it wrong.
Astro_Bot
15-09-2012, 09:09 PM
Congratulations. That's quite an honour.
jjjnettie
15-09-2012, 09:31 PM
LOL I actually frocked up and put make up on. And brushed my hair. LOLOL
They cracked up when I said that their constellations were all arse about. LOL
erick
15-09-2012, 11:16 PM
Well done! Congratulations.
Congratulations jjj. Sounds like it all went well and u had some fun along the way.
brian nordstrom
16-09-2012, 08:36 AM
:) Condratulations jjj , I hope you are still buzzing .
I to have spoke in front of a few 100 people a few times and yea , its a real buzz ,
Arse about :rofl: ..
On ya mate .
Brian
Barrykgerdes
16-09-2012, 09:47 AM
When Trevor is doing a presentation in Sydney I like to go along and listen, even if I have no idea what he is talking about. He is very good at it but it must be a lot harder when your old man is sitting in the front row of the audience
Barry
PS My dearest (now over 90) used to be a radio announcer (they call them DJ's now). She is quite used to talking in front of a microphone where no one talks back. When she talks I have great difficulty getting a word in edgewise.
B.
AstralTraveller
16-09-2012, 10:50 AM
What a journey you are on. Enjoy the ride!
Great stuff JJJ, congratulations.
I've done a lot of Training & Assessment but only face to face.
It must be interesting to do a video conference, was there any delay with the sound etc?
DavidU
16-09-2012, 02:05 PM
:thumbsup:
asimov
16-09-2012, 03:12 PM
Onya JJJ!
jjjnettie
16-09-2012, 04:23 PM
There was a bit of a delay, but old motor mouth here just kept on talking, and then wondered why people were laughing at a joke said 10 seconds ago. LOL
Well done jjj!! :thumbsup: You will people knocking on ya door now to book you!!
I break out int a cold sweat when I have to talk on the radio! :help:
GeoffW1
16-09-2012, 06:02 PM
Yes, well done, I think all IIS is proud of you. :thumbsup:
Cheers
jjjnettie
16-09-2012, 10:36 PM
Thanks everyone. :)
Baddad
17-09-2012, 06:23 PM
Well Done jjj,:thumbsup:
The first few times are hard but you learn to enjoy it after a while.
Cheers:)
hotspur
17-09-2012, 06:31 PM
Great work-well done!
Its a nice feeling to be asked to give a talk like that,I got asked to do a few 'in the big end of town' corporate functions',after I landed a plane on the moon,the food and views were the best part.Still get invites to speak here and there.
lacad01
17-09-2012, 09:15 PM
Well done JJJ, that's brilliant! :thumbsup::thumbsup:
gaa_ian
17-09-2012, 10:30 PM
Onya jjj, sounds like it went well. Your images are great and it was a well deserved endorsement !
Forgey
18-09-2012, 04:50 PM
Awesome stuff jjj, Well done !
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