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Originally Posted by Rodstar
Hey John, it is good stretching our memories with these things!
Actually, Mike Salway and I first observed together when I bought my LX200 in January 2005. I remember Scott Mitchell was another regular face in those days, he was a real character - a shame he had to return to the US. And yes Joe was a regular with Anushka (apologies for spelling) - her home baked cookies were first class!
I used to spend my time in those early days scratching my head as to why the views through my $5000 LX200 were so much inferior to Mike Salway's $800 10 inch dob. It took me a while to accept the superiority of the views through a dob vis-a-vis a Schmidt Cassegrain.
RB used to bring one of his refractors in those days. Amazing views - we used to split doubles and take in fantastic views of the planets.
I also recall with a great deal of fondness my first night at the Paint Ball in 2007 with the Mary Rose. From those dark skies, the views of the Homunculus were simply stupendous!
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Hi Rod,
It brings back memories. I didnt realise you and Froggy and Wayne had one observing session up on us prior to 2005 SPSP. I forget Scott Mitchell who I rate as one of the all time nice guys who has moved back to the USA. Scott and Louie used to drive up from Sydney every month and were great company. Louis used to bring his Takahashi FS102 and Andrew (RB) used to bring the cigars, port, tim tams and whatever Tak he was playing with at the time.
We had a great thing going. We had people who were learning and people who knew. The people who were learning were very happy to listen and learn from the people who knew. The people who knew were very happy to teach the people who were learning. I remember discussing your 10" LX200 (POS) = Piece of shyt, countless times and telling you where to head with your telescope purchase in the future. Fortunately you listened and now have a cracker.
How downhill it has gone over the years.
I have to say I find leaving you and Andrew Murrell out in the dark last weekend a very piss poor effort.
Cheers,
John B