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Old 30-09-2007, 06:33 PM
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Nicely done Bert, looks really good. I am thinking of adding gussets to my pier, but will do this once it is in the observatory.
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Old 02-10-2007, 05:08 PM
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Here is a picture of where we are now.

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Old 02-10-2007, 05:34 PM
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Interesting floor design Bert. Why the long stepup?
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Old 02-10-2007, 06:00 PM
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Bert, I can't seem to find the attendance list for the opening celebrations.

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Old 02-10-2007, 07:14 PM
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That is simple Paul it acts as one long seat for sitting on. Greg just ask Ken, anyone is welcome anytime. I am not celebrating until it is all done. You will all be welcome.

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Old 02-10-2007, 07:27 PM
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Or lying one while those long exposures are being taken
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Old 02-10-2007, 08:02 PM
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No Paul for laying on, lying is what you do to your partner just after you buy another telescope!

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Old 02-10-2007, 08:25 PM
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I thought the spelling looked a bit off
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Old 02-10-2007, 08:35 PM
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Actually I was using poetic license. A Nun battered into me many years ago that chickens lay eggs but you lie or is it ly down. The rest is unclear as I was unconciouse due to her whacks. The use now is a total mystery as it all seems to be interchangeable.

Sorry to even confuse a bit!

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Old 03-10-2007, 09:31 PM
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Greg just ask Ken, anyone is welcome anytime. I am not celebrating until it is all done. You will all be welcome.

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Yep, I can confirm that Berts is a great 'drop-in' place. He always makes me and my boys feel welcome. It's almost a home away from home

I'll be there for the 'Grand Opening'
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Old 04-10-2007, 05:11 PM
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I have got a lot more drilling and nailing as the deck is second hand jarrah and very hard. But this is where it is tonight and I am very worn out.

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Old 04-10-2007, 05:31 PM
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Bert, will moisture rise from the ground and through the gaps in the decking, or have you sealed underneath. If not you could sand the decking and seal the joints with black sikaflex (like a boat deck) and finish with some clear then christen the construction the good ship avandonk.
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Old 04-10-2007, 05:42 PM
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The whole point with the decking is to allow air flow at all times even if the door is shut. I am going to install exhaust fans for the hot days. Moisture is not a problem in Melbourne if there is sufficient air circulation. I think a sealed floor would be worse for condensation build up.

I don't intend to leave any optics inside the POD when there is any chance of heat or moisture. I just want to be able to shut the door and go to bed at first morning twilight without moving equipment inside in case of rain. I also never leave the optic surfaces up in the morning as I have rather a lot of birds around.

I will only find out by trial and error.

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Boy O Boy it has come along nicely!!!

Great Beer verandah

You'll have to put the dome somewhere else
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Old 04-10-2007, 07:02 PM
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I like it Bert, seems like it is coming along very nicely, I agree with you about the ventilation, I have circulating fans running 24 hours a day,7 days a week.

I would rather pay an extra 300 dollars a year for power, if that, or ruin a small fortune in equipment.

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Old 04-10-2007, 07:29 PM
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You are quite correct Leon. On a typical night no matter what configuration I have somewhere between 20K to 30k of equipment outside ready to be rained on.

The pod is cheap insurance against any weather related damage.

I thought that since I have expert help why not do it all properly.

Us old guys can do this only because we have already paid all the other bills.

I have helped some younger ones because I can and should.

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Old 04-10-2007, 07:59 PM
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Very true Bert, and isn't that a nice feeling. when it's Monday morning and you say to yourself, Oh, i think i will fiddle in the Observatory today, while the workers are bumper to bumper in traffic, been there and done that.

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Old 04-10-2007, 08:44 PM
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Boy O Boy it has come along nicely!!!

Great Beer verandah

You'll have to put the dome somewhere else
Yes Ken if you move the RA axis to your right beer will come out of the polar scope!
Just remove the cover first.

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Old 04-10-2007, 09:05 PM
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Bert, It looks great, I am looking forward to the opening and will gladly bring some refills for the polar scope.

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Old 06-10-2007, 01:33 PM
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Yesterday drilled about a thousand holes and hammered in as many gal nails to properly fix the deck timbers. I am really surprised as there is only a slight twinge in my right arm this morning.

I marked out the exterior outline of the XL3 skyshed pod to get an idea of which configuration to use. All the bays at the back? I have not decided yet.

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