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Old 27-05-2011, 12:34 PM
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New baby expected, It arrived on time.

Well I'm waiting for a new baby to arrive. Got the baby room setup, the cradle ready and waiting now it's just up to the stork.
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Old 27-05-2011, 12:37 PM
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A TOA-130 Doug?
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Old 27-05-2011, 12:38 PM
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Another refractor?
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Old 27-05-2011, 12:50 PM
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Oooh you tease....I'm with Chris but the rings look too close together..or is that to throw us off the scent?

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Old 27-05-2011, 01:42 PM
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Oh, you mean a scope Doug, you had me worried there with the post heading.

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Old 27-05-2011, 06:29 PM
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A TOA-130 Doug?
Nearly

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Another refractor?
Yes

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Oooh you tease....I'm with Chris but the rings look too close together..or is that to throw us off the scent?

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From you who kept us in suspenders for months.

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Oh, you mean a scope Doug, you had me worried there with the post heading.

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If it had been the other way Leon I would have been at the solicitors then the travel agent booking a ticket to anywhere.
Although I do have a grandaughter expected in September. Isn't it terrible we already know what sex and even the name of the poor little thing.
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Old 27-05-2011, 06:42 PM
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The new Bub arrived on time and seems to be fit and well. 7Kg not a bad weight. The stork even brought a new high chair for me to use in the caravan.


Cut the crap Doug...... It's a gleaming new TSA120 Triplet APO. I also ordered a neat little Ioptron Mini Tower to use in the caravan. The G11 is just to big and HRH would winge and moan to much if I took it with me.
I chose the TSA based on weight alone. I would have purchased the TSA but it was near double the weight and cost.... I just couldn't justify the expense at this time. Maybe further down the track when I can afford a new mount as well.

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The packaging is normal Tak packaging of triple boxing and lots of foam.
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Old 27-05-2011, 06:45 PM
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Woot woot!
You'll have to tell us your opinion of the MT once you've got it up and running.
Did it come in an aluminium box??
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Old 27-05-2011, 06:52 PM
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Congratulations, Doug!

I expect father and baby are doing well?

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Old 27-05-2011, 06:58 PM
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Congratulations, I hope Pappa and Bub share many sleepless nights!
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Old 27-05-2011, 08:34 PM
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nice doug nice!!!! bring the ioptron up with you this year....
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Old 27-05-2011, 08:58 PM
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Nice Doug

Very sweet!!!

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Old 28-05-2011, 10:50 AM
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Nice one Doug - hope you have clear skies and enjoy the views.
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Old 28-05-2011, 07:42 PM
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Lovely...Congratulations Doug!

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Old 29-05-2011, 10:25 PM
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nice Doug hope baby gives you many sleepless nights Cant wait to see what you can do with this once
Now for some nice clear skies and take a sickie from work for a week hehe
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Old 30-05-2011, 09:12 AM
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Looks like a Japanese double barrell shot gun

Nice.

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Old 31-05-2011, 11:01 AM
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Congratulations Doug, a splendid acquisition.
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Congratulations Doug, on your new scope.

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