xelasnave
10-08-2017, 08:59 AM
I arrived back in Sydney late last night.
My new found enthusiasm saw me out of bed at six and one and a half handed dragged out the old cameras, which took me ages to find, the old eq 6 mount ( what a hand full ) the old imaging set up, and all the cases ( four) containing EPs and assorted stuff.
Dust and grime everywhere and just cleaning will keep me going for a long while.
One problem with the mount...when I put it on a pier I cut the bolt that connects the accessory tray which can be welded back together but the tray which holds the legs apart seems to have been lost in moving the gear to Sydney years ago so I plan to fabricate one out of thick ply which thinking about it I am sure will be strong enough.
I plan to make sure the camera still works before sending it off for modification.
It is heartbreaking to look at all my stuff in such a shabby state but on the positive it will keep me occupied down here.
I no longer look after Dad 24 / 7 but he is now in care but my day revolves around visiting him and my world revolves around that visit so just cleaning will inject something else.
I tend not to do anything other than visit as my legs are a good excuse to lay back and do so little.
Thanks again to astronomy for saving me.
It was astronomy in 2002 that got me going again after the bush fires took everything and after I felt crushed , everything I had worked all my life and my little treasures gone.
So astronomy to the rescue again.
While I was away I read everything and surprised how many things had changed and really I seem to be starting again.
I have arranged to buy a new lap top from Country IT in Casino and although probably the most expensive way to do it the owner there is a true gem...if you have a problem and he can fix it on the spot he does not charge...so his great support I figure deserves loyalty. He said he will even load the software I need when I work out what I need which will be priceless for me.
I have only accessed the net via my phone for years now but the NBN is available here now so I will probably connect.
Above all I thank the iceinspace community for being there...I often say that it is my only connection to the world which folk can't probably appreciate. And I hope that explains why I talk so much here, often this is the only place I get human interaction.
My paw is better but I can't make a fist and still have to use my left hand and I think another week should see me back to normal.
The drive was not a problem fortunately.
Now I think I need a nap before I visit Dad this astronomy business is exhausting.
Alex
My new found enthusiasm saw me out of bed at six and one and a half handed dragged out the old cameras, which took me ages to find, the old eq 6 mount ( what a hand full ) the old imaging set up, and all the cases ( four) containing EPs and assorted stuff.
Dust and grime everywhere and just cleaning will keep me going for a long while.
One problem with the mount...when I put it on a pier I cut the bolt that connects the accessory tray which can be welded back together but the tray which holds the legs apart seems to have been lost in moving the gear to Sydney years ago so I plan to fabricate one out of thick ply which thinking about it I am sure will be strong enough.
I plan to make sure the camera still works before sending it off for modification.
It is heartbreaking to look at all my stuff in such a shabby state but on the positive it will keep me occupied down here.
I no longer look after Dad 24 / 7 but he is now in care but my day revolves around visiting him and my world revolves around that visit so just cleaning will inject something else.
I tend not to do anything other than visit as my legs are a good excuse to lay back and do so little.
Thanks again to astronomy for saving me.
It was astronomy in 2002 that got me going again after the bush fires took everything and after I felt crushed , everything I had worked all my life and my little treasures gone.
So astronomy to the rescue again.
While I was away I read everything and surprised how many things had changed and really I seem to be starting again.
I have arranged to buy a new lap top from Country IT in Casino and although probably the most expensive way to do it the owner there is a true gem...if you have a problem and he can fix it on the spot he does not charge...so his great support I figure deserves loyalty. He said he will even load the software I need when I work out what I need which will be priceless for me.
I have only accessed the net via my phone for years now but the NBN is available here now so I will probably connect.
Above all I thank the iceinspace community for being there...I often say that it is my only connection to the world which folk can't probably appreciate. And I hope that explains why I talk so much here, often this is the only place I get human interaction.
My paw is better but I can't make a fist and still have to use my left hand and I think another week should see me back to normal.
The drive was not a problem fortunately.
Now I think I need a nap before I visit Dad this astronomy business is exhausting.
Alex