how to use my 1000th post- thanks IIS

[Paddy (Patrick)]

I've been thinking about how to best use my 1000th post, which seems a post of some moment.

Clearly the best way is to thank everyone on this forum for the wonderful community that IIS is.

Just about everything I have discovered in 4 years of obsession with astronomy has been supported in some way by IIS. From finding out what equipment to buy, to buying the equipment (most of my gear is from IceTrade) to learning how to observe, the benefits of writing reports and doing sketches, to appreciating the amazing images that people make available on this site. And especially going to some wonderful star camps that I've found through IIS - Border Stargaze, VicSouth and above all Snake Valley. I have met some great people and made I hope some friends for life.

I've found it interesting to note the changes in the sub-fora that I visit most - from Beginners to equipment and now Observational Astronomy. A special thanks to the very supportive folk that post in this section.

What a great community.

And thanks to Mike and Terry of course for setting this up and keeping it going as the great forum that it is.

[dannat (Daniel)]

weel done paddy joined a small but increasing club

i think mine went something like.....oh

[astroron (Ron)]

Well done Paddy always enjoy your observing reports

[Ric]

Congrats Paddy

Great to see your enjoying your hobby and going from strength to strength.

Cheers

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Thank YOU for sharing your passion with us!!

[that_guy (Tony)]

it wont be too long until i reach my 1000th post hehehe
paddy, now to reach for 5000th post

cheers,
tony

[Octane (Humayun)]

Paddy,

On ya, mate. : D

H

[Lismore Bloke (Paul)]

Quite a milestone, Patrick, well done. You have made a considerable contribution to this site and your observation reports are an excellent combination of beautifully worded description and thoroughness. The enthusiasm and enjoyment comes through so strongly. Great stuff!!

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Hey well done Paddy.
You are an ornament to the observing community, with your reports and your friendly outlook and generally helpfullness at Star Parties. Snake Valley this month was one of the best experiences of my observing career, and you and the others (Barry, Eric, Jen Roobi and others) make it that way.
Keep up the good work

Malcolm

[Paddy (Patrick)]

Thanks everyone. Looking forward to heaps more on this forum. Hope we all get to catch up in Nth Qld in November 2012.

[richardda1st (Richard)]

Please continue sharing your obsession with us.
Thanks and much appreciated.
Richard.

[Jen]

Awwwwwww good on ya Paddy it was a pleasure to meet you and share our astro stories together and get burnt on the field gazing at the Sun ( i loved it) Hope to see you again in March

((hugs))

Cheers to the next 1000 posts

[mill (Martin)]

Congrats on your 1000 post Mr Paddy
Yep IIS is a treasure trove for tips etc.
Also the SV camp is just fun to be at

[Paddy (Patrick)]

Thanks Richard, Jen and Martin. See you all in March! I'll bring some extra sunscreen for you Jen.

[Suzy]

Hi Patrick,
Many congratulations to you on this big milestone.
Thank you for keeping visual astronomy alive and fun with all those fantastic obs reports that I and many others enjoy so much. And thank you for being such a wonderful person and one of my "buddies" and one of the people I look up to in the observation forum. Here's "cheers" to many thousands more posts!

[Paddy (Patrick)]

Thanks Suzy!

[Jen]

Originally Posted by Paddy

Thanks Richard, Jen and Martin. See you all in March! I'll bring some extra sunscreen for you Jen.

thanks Paddy who would of thought that i would get a tan in Ballarat im nice and brown now I have never packed sun screen to take to Snake Valley Oh now thats one more thing to load up in the car next year LOL

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Hey Patrick,

thanks to you for your great personality, and your contributions to Astronomy in general and our SV camps.

1000, and lots more to come no doubt

[Paddy (Patrick)]

Thanks, Ken.