Time to throw in the towel.

Hagar (Doug) · #1 12-12-2009, 11:42 PM

I'm beat. It's won, I lost. Maybe next year.

Just spent tonight cursing everything Astro in my life.

PHD is playing up big time.

Looks like the computer in the observatory is near dead.

Just lost a series of images yet to be worked on to God only knows where. I have used the search function and they seem to be gone.

New scope and I can't even get an image through it.

Camera just Iced up. -35 probably my fault.

Work is giving me industrial diarrhea.

Had the termite bloke back in yesterday, he found more of the mongrells, another $1000 bites the wood pulp.

Had a puncture in two tyres today.

Blisters on hands from digging around the house to poison the termites.

Found the termite colony in an old stump in the back of a rental property across the road, contacted the owner and he was kind enough to tell me if I wanted it killed I could kill it at my expense. Another $150. 180L of poison pumped into it.

Travelled 3000KM last week for work and private use and looks like this week will be more.

I think I could do with some time off, a money tree in the backyard might be handy also. I have told work I am having a week off, their not happy. Going to lock the observatory and have a break from it all.

I think it's time to step back smell the roses and of course cut the grass.

I am about as happy and relaxed as a labradore with an empty food bowl.

See you all soon.

leon · #2 13-12-2009, 12:02 AM

Know what you are saying Doug, enjoy some time away from it all, talk to soon.

leon

Bassnut (Fred) · #3 13-12-2009, 12:11 AM

wow, I cant believe it, so much crap at once. Its a shame Doug, you seemed to have a passion for astro and have a good handle on it. Maybe youll get on top of things and change your mind, I hope so.

danielsun · #4 13-12-2009, 12:20 AM

Doug, sometimes it's good to have some time-out. That sounds like a bad week that just could'nt get any worse, I'm sure things can only get better from here.
Hang in there Mate.

Daniel.

Liz · #5 13-12-2009, 12:31 AM

'I think it's time to step back smell the roses and of course cut the grass'.

Ooh, those problems are not nice ... but as the guys have said, leave it all ... enjoy Xams and New Year and tackle it all in a month!!
Get rid of those damn termites though

AlexN · #6 13-12-2009, 12:33 AM

Hope everything improves and we see you back soon Doug!!

Hagar (Doug) · #7 13-12-2009, 12:38 AM

Thanks Guys. I/m not giving it away. It is just time to step back a bit. Maybe do a bit of flyfishing (my other passion) and open up the observatory when I feel I can go in and fix it all without getting to annoyed with it all.
Tomorrow morning I will order myself a new fishing boat, well sort of (Hobie fishing Kayak) with all the bells and whistles and might spend a bit more time on the water. With my luck lately it will have a hole in it or it will fall off the car.

Thanks again.

danielsun · #8 13-12-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Hagar

With my luck lately it will have a hole in it or it will fall off the car.

Thanks again.

stephenb (Stephen) · #9 13-12-2009, 07:48 AM

Yeah, Doug, sometimes you need a break from things, and unlike what some people think, astronomy isn't the be-all and end-all of life. I haven't had the same frustrating run of luck that your outlined, but I too am leaving the hobby for soon to focus on other more enjoyable pursuits. All the best Doug.

TheDecepticon · #10 13-12-2009, 08:17 AM

Good idea Doug! Sometimes you just need a breather! Have fun fishing and show us some piccies when you get back!

Jeffkop (Jeff) · #11 13-12-2009, 08:36 AM

Ide check the boat motor BEFORE you slide her off at the ramp Doug !!!!
To pinch a phrase from one of our "infamous" past ... Such Is Life.

See you here real soon.

acropolite (Phil) · #12 13-12-2009, 08:38 AM

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Tomorrow morning I will order myself a new fishing boat, well sort of (Hobie fishing Kayak)

Is that the one with the pedal propulsion, saw one at the local marine outlet, they look like a lot of fun.

sheeny (Al) · #13 13-12-2009, 08:46 AM

Love your description! I fully appreciate it!

Sounds like a break is a good idea Doug.

Fly fishing sounds like a good contrast... whatever you do don't take it too seriously, and avoid the pressure to relax!

(I must relax! I must relax! Damn fly! I must relax! Oh, yeah, good one, I caught a tree! I must relax!...

)

If it isn't fun, don't do it.

Al.

erick (Eric) · #14 13-12-2009, 09:27 AM

And the fish probably won't damn well bite, then it'll rain while you are on the water! Have fun, Doug

No, you'll have a superb time!

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #15 13-12-2009, 09:36 AM

I hear you Doug.
Stepping back from the hobby is a fine idea.
Doing it myself atm.

Davros (Lauren) · #16 13-12-2009, 10:28 AM

Sounds a lot like my life, I only get the rare opportunity to gaze upwards now and inevitable those clouds roll in. Enjoy the break and come on back with renewed passion. I think we all need a good astro camp to recharge the batteries.

My fly fishing gear has been collecting dust for years now i would hate to be on the receiving end of one of my 'casts' now.

TrevorW · #17 13-12-2009, 11:30 AM

Hey Dougie chill have a Corona on me !!!!

Jen · #18 13-12-2009, 11:58 AM

Oh Douggy sounds like you have had one of those weeks I can hear the words that wold have been coming out of that observatory from here
Yeah kick back buddy have a bottle of scotch go fishing and enjoy some Douggy time, you have until March to get back into the swing of things for the Snake Valley camp wooohooooo

Or if you get sick of your toys i will gladly take them off your hands

Miaplacidus (Brian) · #19 13-12-2009, 12:06 PM

Will someone PLEASE give that man a dob!

multiweb (Marc) · #20 13-12-2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hagar

Maybe do a bit of flyfishing (my other passion) and open up the observatory when I feel I can go in and fix it all without getting to annoyed with it all.

Yeah Fly fishing is awesome. Did heaps with my dad as a kid. Mostly getting the ones stuck in tree branches though

Sounds like you need to step back and take a relaxing break mate.

The stars will still be there.