H0ughy’s article in the "New" Sky & Space

[Dennis]

Hello,

Just picked up my copies of Sky & Space and Australian Sky & Telescope from the newsstand. I’ve only had time to read Sky & Space so far. In there, you will find an excellent write up of the 2006 Qld Astrofest by a well known Newcastle member of the astronomy glitterati, writing under the nom de plume of H0ughy.

Nice write up and photo’s Dave. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Another fascinating read, was the story of the Apollo 11 tapes from the CSIRO Parkes Observatory.

Cheers

Dennis

[h0ughy]

I think the article lacks credibility, it needs a goof running around in a scope coat featured in the article, thanks mate for the plug:scared: :whistle: :D

[RB]

Just picked mine up today.
Excellent writeup Dave, well done mate.

[jase]

Also just read the article. Great work H0ughy. Well done mate.:thumbsup:

[jjjnettie]

I thought the pictures were terrific Dave.

[davidpretorius]

I am yet to get mine, but this is fantastic news.

Tolkien eat your heart out!

[h0ughy]

I am yet to get mine, but this is fantastic news.

Tolkien eat your heart out!

Err, umm, not quite yet, I have to return to the library tomorrow the beginners large print children's dictionary:D

[Ric]

Top read Houghy and great pictures as well.
Well done.

cheers

[davidpretorius]

yup, got my mail and there it is!!!

it is an excellent report.

now the thing I noticed the most is the get out of jail free card he played by mentioning "his lovely wife" first up in "About Houghy" section.

Top work my friend, nothing like an international expression of how lovely your wife is to secure a few major browny points!!!

This is worth at least 3 weeks good grace................before it quickly becomes the norm!

[h0ughy]

Thanks Dave:face:


Can you imagine the brownie points i will get when i help my wife redo her entire CV and application for a job she has to go for. Thats Sunday's mission:thumbsup: . That effort might just get me the observatory:D :) :whistle:

[davidpretorius]

hee hee...........as business men, we are constantly manipulating and crunching hard deals, but nothing i repeat nothing is as hard as manipulating your wife!!!!

it probably is because we as husbands are constantly come from a position of no power and dealing with someone that is not afraid to bring up your minor stuff ups as leverage and evidence that men are incompetant..................

wish Mrs Houghy the best for her job.....

[h0ughy]

LOL and for the record, all that comment in the mag brought was a wry smile.........:shrug:

[RB]

It's like an exchage rate for some obscure country somewhere.
47,000,000 pasho's = $1 AU
:sad:

:lol:

[davidpretorius]

take every victory you can!!!!

1 wry smile = positive % chance of intimate relations < total eclipse occurring over your house, but still better than nothing!



1 frown = -1000000000000% chance of intimate relations

[[1ponders]]

Now where's Jeanette or Anna or Barb or Silvie or Petra when a balance reply is needed :D

If you start running now guys you might just get away :rundog:


:D

[h0ughy]

:scared3:

[xstream]

:lol: I'm keeping out of this one. :whistle:

For the sake of the intimate relations. :rofl:

[h0ughy]

Pick a side JOHN, you know you want too:rofl: :rofl: :poke:

[xstream]

Sorry Dave, I'm deserting you on this one. :D

I know what side my undies, I mean breads buttered on. ;) :lol:

[h0ughy]

Well I need an observatory and she needs a resume - simple (not) to achieve. At least I mentioned her in the article (ending):P

[jjjnettie]

:whistle:
Dave won heaps of Brownie points from me.
He only mentioned his wife once, I got 2 mentions and a photo. :P

You can go and buy that observatory any time you like Dave.

[h0ughy]

JJJ I think I married the wrong woman;)

[jjjnettie]

Awww, go buy yerself another eyepiece.LOL

[xstream]

This reminds me of the old John Paul Young song. "Love Is In The Air". :P :rofl: :rofl:

[davidpretorius]

I know why too.... I still remember anna coming in on a thread last year from work, whilst John was at home in the same thread......peed my pants that day!

Back on topic......having been away from the forum, I must say Dave H that they were mighty fine images you had published in your report..Big Congrats!

[h0ughy]

I like the ad for c14, and the story about that disney character. now if you look hard in that Arkaroola star party article, is there is a group photo with someone that looks the dead spit of Mike!!!! Who is he?

[alan meehan]

very

[alan meehan]

very good story dave ,does this mean we get to go next year
:D

[astro_south]

If you guys do come up next year you are more than welcome to stop off here again on your way!

Thanks for the mention in the writeup Dave and thanks for shouting my family dinner that night. :thumbsup:

[h0ughy]

no worries Andrew, I hope the new job is going great!:thumbsup:

[astro_south]

job is going great - very busy, but it is just what I wanted / needed and I am loving it

[spacezebra]

I am looking forward to reading your article David, with great interest.......

Cheers Petra

[spacezebra]

Oh, please. You guys have had the power for centuries, now its our turn :D

Cheers Petra

[h0ughy]

What, you mean you don't suscribe or have rushed out to get a copy of the mag fresh and spanking brand new from the newsagents!!!!!:scared:

to the corner with you and get thee a copy:lol: :P

[spacezebra]

Sorry David

I'm a S&Telescope girl......... but, for you ....I will purchase a copy and expect you to autograph it next time we meet.

Cheers Petra

[h0ughy]

I don't care which mag I get, love them all, well except for those expensive pommy mags and the canadian ones, but S&T, Astronomy, S&S get em all:screwy:

[acropolite]

Congratulations Huffy, it's a buzz to have your work published, I haven't read it yet but am looking forward to it.:thumbsup:

[h0ughy]

Thanks Phil, now go out now and get a copy at an allnight servo right now , oh thats right you live in tassie, well then, go at lunch time the News agency might be open:P :lol:

Enjoy your evening Mate!:thumbsup: ;)

[tornado33]

Yes Ive read it, very comprenensive, and great pics too :)
Scott

[33South]

Just spent 20 minutes trying to find the article (Mmmm Adverts), got to work and reread this thread.

D'OH not the new AS&T :screwy::mad2:

[Orion]

I haven't read it yet (looking forward to it) but by the sounds of it it's great! Congratulations Houghy. :thumbsup:

[wavelandscott]

Good job on the article...it was a nice read!

Is there a Pulitzer Prize for Astro Mag Articles?

[h0ughy]

Mike has that one sewn up;)