greetings from Bulgaria

[janoskiss]

Just a quick hello to everyone from an i/net caf in Sofia. :hi:
Here is a Mig parked in a small town near Velinko Tarnovo - apparently it's been there for over 20 years - and a church in Sofia. :)

the f/4 dob made it allright in the suitcase & hand luggage, but did not get to do much observing so far - too much clouds and moon.

[mojo]

Hi Ho. If you're trying to make me jealous galavanting around the world...it's working.
Have phun! :thumbsup:

[Striker]

Good to here from you Steve.

Just to let you know we have sold your house with all proceeds going to Mojo Iceinspace Tech support...thanks mate.

Plane looks good.

[[1ponders]]

Glad you made it safe and sound Steve. Keep in touch with you travels.

[beren]

:doh: Ahh man wish I was travelling :P thanks for posting and all the best for the trip :thumbsup:

[danielsun]

Good to hear from you Steve!!! Also good to hear the scope made it unharmed.
Dont accept any cheap flights in that mig Steve, it looks a little dodgey and a tad unairworthy!
Have a great trip, look forward to your next update.:thumbsup:

[acropolite]

Bring the Mig back Steve :P....Keep the pics and reports coming.

[jjjnettie]

I like the irony of the horse and cart passing by the fighter.

[gaa_ian]

Hope you have a great trip Steve, hope U get some clear skies !

[ballaratdragons]

Ahhhh,

I know you are only bluffing Steve! Your still in Oz telling porky's.

That Mig is dumped in a paddock up near the Dandenongs and that church is just near Northcote!!! I'm onto you. ;)

:lol:


Have a blast Steve!:thumbsup:

[xstream]

Glad you made it safe and sound Steve.
As Phil says, bring the Mig back with you.

[ving]

hiya steve, knew you wouldnt be away for long :P
you have a job here at IIS :)

[Lester]

Hi there Steve,

Gee its a small world. All the best to you.

[RB]

Glad you had a safe trip Steve.

Bring back the horse and buggy too.:P

[Striker]

Going by all the requests to bring stuff back I think you will be over your luggage quota what is it 25kg's.....lol

[mickoking]

Enjoy your trip Steve, I am very much jealous :thumbsup:

[ballaratdragons]

After having a longer look at your great Pics Steve, one thing stands out to me.

Jeanette mentions the irony of the Mig Fighter and the Horse & Cart.
What stands out to me is: Which one is still going strong and which one is laying dead amongst the weeds!

Hmmmm, technology.

[mickoking]

Let us know if you find anything decent in the northern skies :lol:

[ballaratdragons]

Like a MIG Fighter that can still fly :rofl:

[janoskiss]

Thanks for all your relplies! :)

First time I'm on the web since my last post. Spent the past week and some in Transylvania, Romania.

The scope did not get as much use as I hoped BUT did get to spend one night under excellent skies. some highlights include:
* Andromeda and two satellites! :eyepop:
* Veil nebula
* galaxies M51 and sibling
* Ring nebula
* Double cluster
* Double double eta something (I forgot)
Unfortunately I did not get to see all the bright galaxies around the big dipper esp m81-2 that I was looking forward to but I can't complain...

But geez we have good skies in Oz! Both ito what's up there and how little light pollution there is outside our big cities.

Sorry cant send any pics now.

I'm now in Budapest, will be flying back to Melbourne, arriving on Wednesday.

Best wishes.

[Striker]

Steve did you meet any Vampires in Transalvania.....you know their still there they live for thousands of years so the high priced movies say.