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Old 30-08-2009, 07:19 PM
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Well... I've done it now...
I've just placed an order for an EQ6 and an ED80.

With the side by side bar I already have, I hope to soon have a C8 / ED 80 combo pointing out of the POD. ...and the trusty old CG5 will hopefully move on to a new home where it will be just as loved as it has been here.

I haven't quite got my tax check back to cover it yet

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Old 30-08-2009, 07:30 PM
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Sounds great!! Enjoy
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Old 30-08-2009, 07:32 PM
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Ahhhhhh new toys. Make sure you share with the other children!
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Old 30-08-2009, 07:38 PM
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Hi Al,

I sure hope the flood waters don't carry away that nice Skyshed.

At least the rain should do the grass some good.

Enjoy the smelly gumboots.

Grats on the purchase....

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Old 30-08-2009, 08:31 PM
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Old 30-08-2009, 08:43 PM
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Thanks guys. I'm looking forward to it.

New mount to learn... lots of setting up... be able to get into guiding properly...

Al.
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Old 30-08-2009, 09:05 PM
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Great stuff Al. Time to start autoguiding seriously
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Old 30-08-2009, 09:55 PM
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Al,
It's always exciting to step up to some new equipment.
I'm sure it will work well for you!

Regards, Rob
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Old 31-08-2009, 09:19 AM
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Hi Al,

What're trying to do? Flood the entire East Coast?

We want some rain. Yes, but you could have spread those purchases out a little. Now we are certainly in for it.

Its been drizzling here already.

Just as well I'm off to New Zealand on Wednesday.

Enjoy ya toys (in the rain )

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Old 31-08-2009, 09:21 AM
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well done Al - now all you need will be two heqpro5's..........for travelling
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Old 31-08-2009, 09:44 AM
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Top stuff mate, better make sure your guns are working properly, the EQ6 is a beast!

Enjoy it once it arrives

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Old 31-08-2009, 11:22 AM
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Great stuff Al. Time to start autoguiding seriously
That's the plan.

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Al,
It's always exciting to step up to some new equipment.
I'm sure it will work well for you!

Regards, Rob
Yep. A new learning curve.

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Hi Al,

What're trying to do? Flood the entire East Coast?

We want some rain. Yes, but you could have spread those purchases out a little. Now we are certainly in for it.

Its been drizzling here already.

Just as well I'm off to New Zealand on Wednesday.

Enjoy ya toys (in the rain )

Cheers Marty
Well, when it starts to flood here the rest of you are in trouble! I'm looking forward to new toys.

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well done Al - now all you need will be two heqpro5's..........for travelling
Now that sounds like a wild set of binoculars!

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Top stuff mate, better make sure your guns are working properly, the EQ6 is a beast!

Enjoy it once it arrives

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I intend to.

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