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23-08-2005, 11:26 AM

G'Day Everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself and say :newbie:

My name is Andrew and I'm on the Central Coast NSW.
What a fantastic site this is and a great forum.
Very Addictive :)

asimov

23-08-2005, 11:46 AM

I can vouch for the addictivness! Welcome to the forum Rocket.

davidpretorius

23-08-2005, 12:11 PM

Ouch, asimov got to the new member first!!!!!

don't listen to asimov, he is not addicted, he just posts 13 odd posts a day. ( I only can manage 10 ).

in all seriousness, there are great guys and girls here to help you with buying scopes, new toys for scopes, picture taking etc etc.

No question is silly, cos i have asked most of them and they haven't giggled at me too much.

One of the best bunch of people I have had the pleasure of knowing!!

ving

23-08-2005, 12:14 PM

hey welcome to the forum :)
this place isnt adictive at all.... just dont look at my post count :ashamed:
:P

asimov

23-08-2005, 12:35 PM

I was going to reply here with a real "in your face" SARCASTIC reply here Dave But I better NOT! :P

davidpretorius

23-08-2005, 12:41 PM

You are just getting cooped up indoors,

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=3622

The weather / jet stream is looking up even your way. It should be a great night tonight. I will take your advice and go for neptune.

Your mission tonight Jim if you choose to accept it is try for dumbbell!!!

Oh and get your motor running and.....

ving

23-08-2005, 01:03 PM

to whom are you speaking dave?
the dumbell i see every day in the mirror will uranus :poke:

davidpretorius

23-08-2005, 01:09 PM

sorry ving, asimov was the target of my response. yes the mirror never lies!

asimov

23-08-2005, 01:10 PM

Cloudy & raining here....If it clears here by tonight it'll be a miracoil!

elusiver

23-08-2005, 01:29 PM

:welcome:

and get a dob! even though u've got an awesome scope already.. u should get a dob.. just to fit in :P :D ;) j/k

el :)

davidpretorius

23-08-2005, 01:38 PM

it is a bit like that isn't it! get a dob, get a dob, get a dob, dob ,dob!

iceman

23-08-2005, 02:00 PM

He hasn't said he needs a scope yet, he might already have one or more! :)

Welcome Andrew, great to have another central coast member, and just near our Kulnura monthly new moon sessions!

Our next session will be early September (not this weekend, but next). There'll be a thread about it in the star parties forum next week i'm sure.

What sort of equipment do yuo currently have?

23-08-2005, 04:35 PM

I think my next scope will be a dob, always wanted one.....

As for my equipment, I have a Classic Meade 12" SCT and an Orion 80ED which I can use as a guide scope with an ST4 or on it's own EQ mount, a Canon 300D and a ToUcam.

What I really need is more time to dedicate to the hobby....:whistle:

And I'll try to make the next meeting @ Kulnura.:cool:

Thanks to all for your warm welcome.

acropolite

23-08-2005, 05:49 PM

Welcome Andrew, don't listen to the dribbling dob hoards; they're all wannabee go-toers just look through the threads and you'll see....and watch out for DP he's Tasmanian; they have two heads you know.....:P

davidpretorius

23-08-2005, 06:26 PM

of course he needs a scope, a big scope, a dob scope, did i mention dob, oh sorry i am dobbing on. hang on the dob is ringing.

what was acropolite and asimov on about. i have fordobben what they said!

Striker

23-08-2005, 06:43 PM

Welcome Andrew.....enjoy your stay.

23-08-2005, 07:23 PM

Ok Ok....

Actually now that i think about it, I do have a dob, 11-11-1966.
That's my d.o.b :rofl: j/k

davidpretorius

23-08-2005, 07:36 PM

you are going to do just fine!!

that is the first good laugh i have had tonight!!!

toetoe

23-08-2005, 09:41 PM

G'day Andrew and welcome.
Looks like your going to fit in here just fine, just be careful of the dob people in here :poke: they might convert you :P . Enjoy your time in here as much as we all do. :D :thumbsup:

acropolite

23-08-2005, 09:51 PM

Rocket Boy said... Aha sprung you, you're not Rocket Boy, you're too old for that....You must be Rocket Man...:P

silvinator

23-08-2005, 10:05 PM

lol, you guys are too much! Welcome to the gang Andrew.
By the way, I like your images in you avatar :thumbsup:

Daring Dave

23-08-2005, 10:19 PM

Welcome Andrew...

:gday: :welcome:

Iddon

23-08-2005, 10:56 PM

G'day :)

RAJAH235

23-08-2005, 11:04 PM

:hi: Andrew. :welcome: :D L.

24-08-2005, 12:12 AM

Quote: Aha sprung you, you're not Rocket Boy, you're too old for that....You must be Rocket Man...:P - acropolite

No, no I mean "Rocket Boy" - you see I have a little 1 year old daughter who keeps me young :nerd: <?xml:namespace prefix = v ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" /><v:shapetype id=_x0000_t75 stroked="f" filled="f" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" coordsize="21600,21600"><v:stroke joinstyle="miter"></v:stroke><v:formulas><v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></v:f></v:formulas><v:path o:connecttype="rect" gradientshapeok="t" o:extrusionok="f"></v:path><v:imagedata o:href="http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/images/smilies/nerd2.gif" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\ANDREW~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\ msohtml1\01\clip_image001.gif"></v:imagedata></v:shapetype>and on my toes.....<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com /><o:lock aspectratio=</o:lock></v:shapetype><v:shape id=_x0000_i1025 style=" /><o:p></o:p>

I also have:

a 3 year old boy<o:p></o:p>
a 5 year old girl<o:p></o:p>
a 7 year old girl<o:p></o:p>
a 9 year old girl<o:p></o:p>
a 10 year old boy<o:p></o:p>
a 12 year old son<o:p></o:p>
and a 14 year old teenage daughter.<o:p></o:p>

That's 8 (and all from the same mum) in case you're wondering.<v:shape id=_x0000_i1026 style="WIDTH: 29.25pt; HEIGHT: 11.25pt" alt="" type="#_x0000_t75"> :rofl: <v:imagedata o:href="http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/images/smilies/rofl.gif" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\ANDREW~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\ msohtml1\01\clip_image002.gif"></v:imagedata></v:shape><o:p></o:p>

Now you don't think an "Old Rocket" can do that :cool: <v:shape id=_x0000_i1027 style="WIDTH: 24pt; HEIGHT: 19.5pt" alt="" type="#_x0000_t75"><v:imagedata o:href="http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/images/smilies/cool12.gif" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\ANDREW~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\ msohtml1\01\clip_image003.gif"></v:imagedata></v:shape>and keep up, do you?<o:p></o:p>

When we have an astronomy night it's like our own star party..... lol<o:p></o:p>

Actually I fly model Rockets and the kids suggested the nickname to use for this forum.<o:p></o:p>

Thanks dude,<o:p></o:p>

Cheers.<o:p></o:p>

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24-08-2005, 12:17 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome Everyone. I'm glad you liked my images on the Avatar, silvinator.
I plan to finish designing my website and I'll let you guys have a look.

davidpretorius

24-08-2005, 12:18 AM

must get cold at nights in mangrove mountain. "you have been busy"

well done mrs rocket man, top effort!

24-08-2005, 12:25 AM

Could't do it without her. :love:

gaa_ian

24-08-2005, 07:05 AM

Welcome "Rocket Boy", great brood you have there. You have more members in your family than some astronomy clubs I know :P
I know.... "The Rockets Astronomy Club", you could register it as Inc, apply for grants .... :rofl:
Don't listen to all those other Rabid Dobbers, you have a a great SCT .... I'm sure you won't want one of those 16" dobs when they come out :P :prey: :cool:

Striker

24-08-2005, 01:55 PM

8 kids....wow....have you ever thought of just going to sleep at night...you dont have to perform every night you know.????

I would be thinking of the Snip Snip.....lol

jjjnettie

24-08-2005, 08:02 PM

Hi Rocket Boy,
Glad to meet you, and welcome to the madhouse.

By the way guys, instead of getting him to buy a Dob, why not talk him into buying a couple of Naglers, so you can borrow them off him.

seeker372011

24-08-2005, 08:57 PM

welcome Rocket Boy-Man, and hope to catch up one of these nights at kulnura

atalas

24-08-2005, 10:41 PM

Hi Andrew :welcome: to the site ! maybe we'll see you at one of the Central Coast meets.

Louie :)

24-08-2005, 11:59 PM

Thanks guys,
I'm looking forward to catching up with you all @ Kulnura.
I'll bring some of my Nagglers along too. :)

25-08-2005, 12:10 AM

Registering and becoming inc.!!! - I'll have to look into that....... :thumbsup:

I do love that SCT "gaa_ian" although I wouldn't say no to 16" dob either:)

25-08-2005, 12:13 AM

SLEEP ????
What a waste of time. :poke:

:)

slice of heaven

08-09-2005, 10:03 AM

Show us your rockets Rocket Man. :anaut:
I havent played with any for 30 odd years.
What style do you use?

08-09-2005, 06:21 PM

Ok Slice,<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com /><o:p></o:p></o:p>

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There's the Apollo 11, The Mongoose, Space Cruiser, AstroCam,
The Wizzard, The Yankee, White Lightning and The UFO.<o:p></o:p>

Second Image: Standing up including launch pad.<o:p></o:p>

Third Image: My son A.J. with the Apollo 11 Rocket.<o:p></o:p>

I'm not sure what you mean by style. I just use the engines that are recommended for these usually C class. With the little rockets I can get an estimated 1800 feet alt.<o:p></o:p>

I am going to build a 6 foot one soon which uses D size !<o:p></o:p>

Cheers<o:p></o:p>
Rocket Boy.<o:p></o:p>

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:)