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Sausageman
02-05-2011, 07:08 PM
WOW, it's been a very long time since I posted anything.
Just got back from a trip to the UK for my sister's funeral.
I looked up in the evenings and was totally lost. I was staying in the city of Doncaster though, and the street lights were horrendous.
Eventually I found the pole star and the big dipper, but that was it. They really have nothing to look at, compared to us, I'm really glad I live here.

Flying has changed a lot since my last trip, Brisbane to Dubai non stop, that's 10,000Km, 14.5 hours, a scary thought as most of it is miles from land. Even worse for a smoker. LOL.

Mike.

h0ughy
02-05-2011, 08:30 PM
long time no hear. Sorry to hear of the loss of your sister.

jjjnettie
02-05-2011, 08:43 PM
Yes, sorry to hear about your sister.
I hope you and your family are coping ok.

astroron
02-05-2011, 10:47 PM
:gday:Long time no see:( Glad to have you back Mike :thumbsup:
Cheers

Sausageman
03-05-2011, 06:01 AM
Thanks everyone,
It has been a traumatic couple of years for me.
loosing family and friends then my job.
But I am back on top of it all again.

Mike.

iceman
03-05-2011, 06:02 AM
Hey Mike, nice to hear from you!

Come down to IISAC2011? :)

Sausageman
03-05-2011, 06:18 AM
Not sure if I can make it yet Mike.
Will be starting a new job shortly.
It's good to be back though, I have been neglecting everything for a while even the observatory.