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Old 08-09-2009, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by rogerg View Post
I always find it interesting that to an amateur astronomer $10,000 is a huge amount, but to an amateur fisherman $10,000 would barely get you a dingy and line, and to a car enthusiast $10,000 is barely useful either. Even a sports enthusiast would spend $5k+ on home theater/TV setup.

Roger.
So true,

My gear and observatory is worth lots, but no where near my mates fishing boat/gear that cost him over 50K and gets used a couple of times a month if he's lucky.
So my wife doesn't complain about when I spend, besides I am lucky as this is now a family hobby.

Matt.
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