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Old 08-07-2009, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by jjjnettie View Post
Sure it's nice but there's way to much stuff to have to maintain.
If the hydraulics break down on the roll off roof, there's no observing till it's fixed.
I'm a great believer in keeping it simple.
I agree. Very nice, and coming from a confessed 'over killer' myself, this guy has waaaay too much time and money on his hands. But whatever floats his boat, as long as he is happy and content.

Jeanette, there is something to be said for relying on less technology. This would be like putting automatic door openers on every door in my house. I remember using one of the telescopes at the Old Melbourne Observatory decades ago and it had a big metal wheel to turn, which rotated the dome. That would be enough for me.

A hydraulic chair???? what's that all about??

Thanks for posting anyway Petra.

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