I think I'm swinging towards a dob. Late last night the minister for household affairs was briefed on the wealth of info available on the Web, particularly regarding telescopes. Her reply was fast and to the point. ...

"Telescope.... You don't need a telescope" I think I'll probably get a dob first then hatch a devious plan

to fund an LX200.
She's a good woman really; after all she puts up with me.