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02-05-2020, 06:50 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Sydney and South Coast NSW
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In honour of my dear Dad
I wouldn’t normally post personal events but my dear Dad passed away last Sunday at the age of 92 and I would like to mention him as he was part time amateur astronomer
He spent many hours on Wallis lake ( mid north coast in Forster) on his little Tinnie both fishing and prawning with his mate Keith
On many occasions during the new moon he would go down to the lakes shore in a dark area and observe the night sky with a chair , torch and his Binos, star charts and books sprawled everywhere and take in the sights of our universe ( his favourite star was Betelgeuse)
About 5 years ago when he could no longer star gaze at night by himself he gave me all his astronomy books , star charts and notes as he knew I was semi interested in everything space
He also was an avid weekly listener to local mid north coast radio which has a segment allocated to astronomy presented by Dave Reneke a well known north coast astronomer.Dad informally introduced me to Dave in 2019 and I email him every 6 months or so , sending him my astro photos and general chat etc..
So I suppose I can thank my dear old Dad for lighting the fire and kick starting my interest in this amazing hobby , Astronomy
Thanks Dad
RIP
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02-05-2020, 06:52 PM
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Senior Citizen
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Bribie Island
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Lovely Story ....Cherished Memories .... !!
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02-05-2020, 07:20 PM
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Dazed and confused
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Melbourne
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Condolences to you and your family
Lovely tribute to a great man
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02-05-2020, 09:29 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Lake Macquarie
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Lovely tribute Martin. Sorry for your loss. He lives on in your memories.
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02-05-2020, 09:37 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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God rest his soul
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02-05-2020, 10:04 PM
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Plays well with others!
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ridgefield CT USA
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Thanks for sharing...condolences to you and your family.
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03-05-2020, 06:36 AM
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Gravity does not Suck
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Tabulam
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I am sorry to hear of your loss Martin.
I lost my Dad last January and it is nearly more than I can bear.
I saw my Dad most days and he was really my best mate.
Thank you for sharing I found your post extremely touching.
Alex
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03-05-2020, 06:56 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Corinella Australia
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Sorry for your loss.
Simon
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03-05-2020, 07:23 AM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Brisbane
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Condolences Martin. A lovely tribute.
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03-05-2020, 08:36 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Langkoop, Victoria
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Hi Martin,
Very sorry for your loss. He sounded like a beautiful soul who started the fire inside you.
Condolences to you and your family
Andy
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03-05-2020, 08:47 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Sydney and South Coast NSW
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Thanks so much everyone for your kind comforting thoughts
It is a difficult time but I have peace in knowing he lived a long and mostly healthy life and didn’t suffer towards his final days and hours
He told me keep doing what you love and do it as long as you can.Astronomy is a hobby which I love with a passion , there’s so much to see and do but so very little time in the overall scheme of things. So enjoy every minute of it
Thanks again everyone
This truly is a wonderful community
All the best and clear skies !!
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