Hey all,
Wow! Last night I was left lost for words reading your posts.
I came in after viewing last night and while I updated my diary thought I'd check out this thread. It gave me the greatest of feelings.
I get a real sense of where you guys have been and your stories while words here are alive in imagination.
Kunama. That snippet of your young life painted an awesome scene.
It kind of reminds me of when I used to stay up in bed as a youngster with my little planisphere looking out the window with awe but still trying not to get caught by mum and dad. I had no idea how to use the thing but the heavens do hold so many wonders for young eyes, even with such modest viewing aids.
By the way I think you guys are subtly steering me in the direction of refractors!

I saw your picture from yesterday Lewis, that's some scope! I don't think I've seen more stars in a background before.
Matt can't wait to hear about your paradigms. From what I've read they are good value. Could we possibly get a xw vs es vs paradigm review from you?!
Truly the paths walked have been different but one thing seems to be common in all so far.
All Regards
Simmo