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iceman
03-06-2005, 03:25 PM
In the post..
cant wait to hear about it mike :) oh and the pics you'll get using it!!! :D
what colour did you get?
iceman
03-06-2005, 04:52 PM
That colour, that's my platform! :)
h0ughy
03-06-2005, 04:54 PM
land, sea ,air - which way is it coming? it looks heavy!
iceman
03-06-2005, 04:55 PM
Air, should arrive in a week. Apparently it weights 17lb, which is about 7.5kg.
Not light, but certainly transportable without too much drama.
they took a pic of it first? looks like a ransom pic!!! :D
h0ughy
03-06-2005, 05:11 PM
my SCT laser collimator is on its way via air as well!
Late_Cretaceous
05-06-2005, 01:55 AM
Nice platform, I bet it set you back more then your whole scope!
iceman
07-06-2005, 08:37 AM
Almost :) The shipping is the killer :)
It's at customs.. however they're not releasing it yet - apparently some paperwork was not filled in properly so I need to fax them some details today. With any luck i'll still receive it by the end of the week!
Late_Cretaceous
07-06-2005, 12:42 PM
I have a set of instructions for making a platform like that. The level of craftmanship and types of tools needed make the purchase of a proven model like yours a worthwhile investment.
Now you have an excuse to spend even more time under the stars.
iceman
07-06-2005, 12:45 PM
Exactly! I *could* have struggled for months trying to make my own, but I don't have:
a) the time
b) the skills
c) the tools
so it was better for me to be able to buy one. I couldn't find one locally, so having to pay to get one made and shipped was my only option.
The good news is, it should clear customs today and be delivered tomorrow!
Customs just wanted to know what an "equatorial platform" was :)
cahullian
07-06-2005, 12:52 PM
I hate customs they are sticky beaks. They always intercept my pirate dvd copies of the latest movies : ). Looking forward to seeing some stunning pics in the not too distant future Mike.
Irish
atalas
07-06-2005, 01:00 PM
How Mr C !your making me wonder whats in that private collection of DVD'S you have .
Louie :evil: :rofl:
Striker
07-06-2005, 03:26 PM
Looks good Mike....
When ever I receive parcels from overseas they come with the customs sticker on it saying "Box inspected and resealed by customs"....lol
I feel violated.....
You cant rush Customs either....they can take aslong as they wont...
iceman
07-06-2005, 03:31 PM
It's cleared customs. Should arrive tomorrow.
But for some reason I had to pay some taxes (AU$93) because it was over a AU$250 limit.. it came via FedEx. I asked Brian to send it via USPS, so i'm not sure what's happened.
I've emailed him to find out :(
Striker
07-06-2005, 03:42 PM
Dont worry Mike......your not the first person here to pay extra because of the incorrect postage company was used...
iceman
09-06-2005, 11:14 AM
It's arrived, it's at my house! Suddenly i'm feeling ill.. might need to leave work early today :P :abduct:
atalas
09-06-2005, 11:41 AM
Hurray ! :party: now for my next trick :cloudy:
Louie :D
:LOL:
yes you look like you are going to chuck!!! :P
off you go, tell the boss I said you can! :)
[1ponders]
09-06-2005, 01:16 PM
:lol::lol: Does he look like this ving :P:P:P :lol2:
Go one Mike, you deserve some time off. And just for you I'll invite all the cloud on the east coast to come and visit me tonight.
[1ponders]
09-06-2005, 01:40 PM
:lol2::lol2::lol2: lmao. You have toooo much time on your hands ving. Get back to work. :P :evil2: :evil2: :evil2:
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