[Orionpop]

i am a very amature astronomy fan, who up to the last few weeks, thought i had seen just about all i would ever be interested in.

and then came McNaught's comet.
from a local lookout i was joined by dozens of people, all entralled by this to us once in a lifetime experience.

three things will remain with me ever, the beauty of the comet, the feeling of being a member of an awstruck community.

and last but not least, prior to McNaught's comets southern apperance, i and my family lost a much loved family pet.
to say that our sprits were uplifted by seeing (mistys space ship) taking her on a wonderfull journey, would be inadequate.

for a time sadness, beauty awe, happiness, fellowship,
were brought meaning fully together by a comet.

that was the beginning my journey, i am sure there will be many more steps.