riiiiiight so this is what you boys get up too....

love the eye patch Eric, you should keep that pic as your profile!!
you will love it here Ben,
they are all mad. it's a wonderful family and everyone (even the mad ones) are so supportive. i've not been here long and have been overwhelmed by the collective knowledge and talent.
Write back when your new scope arrives

and as Suzy hasn't spotted this thread yet, head over to the Observation Reports and join in when your toy arrives. (*cough* i'm yet to find my feet with all this, so i'll let you go first

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oh and a big welcome to the forum
(Suzy will be so proud of me

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