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20-10-2008, 04:51 PM
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LOL Geoff, John's on holidays, as if I'd put him to work on the farm !!!
No....I've got better things planned, I need an observatory built. 
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20-10-2008, 07:59 PM
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bewise betold neverbecold
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then you will have to put him up for more than 1 or 2 days then RB
John - bring your favourite hammer and charge up the batteries on your portable drill
now about the water off a duck's back - i was actually watching one of our visiting ducks the other day standing out in the rain in the backyard -
stood on one leg ( i thought it would have been squatting down to the ground) and was watching the water bead up, and run down it's back
so it is true - water does roll of a duck's back
geoff
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20-10-2008, 08:23 PM
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They aint just doubles :o
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I will see how the weather is before asking permission from the Minister for Public Relations  .
If I aint careful, I may get into hot water.....again....
I would like to try out my new little " grab and go scope " though.... 
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20-10-2008, 09:25 PM
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Rickapoodyandafandoogally
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22-10-2008, 08:23 PM
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They aint just doubles :o
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Now that I have regressed to a Grab and Go Newtonian, I will feel very comfortable in " Dob Alley " 
But it'll take me a while to get used to chasing the images across the sky as I did before as they move through the field of view.
Dont worry though, you can still have the whirring noise from the Meade to calm your nerves at the Pony Club..
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23-10-2008, 05:07 AM
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“We are star-stuff”
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inmykombie
Dont worry though, you can still have the whirring noise from the Meade to calm your nerves at the Pony Club.. |
So thats what that noise was.....
Could have sworn it was a A380 comming in to land 
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23-10-2008, 07:11 PM
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bewise betold neverbecold
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pony club is looking worthwhile on sat nite
geoff
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24-10-2008, 11:26 AM
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bewise betold neverbecold
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Deeno ! anyone ?
Justine from the pony Club wants some/a photo of us silly buggers and gear at the pony club for thier newsletter
geoff
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24-10-2008, 01:30 PM
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Plays well with others!
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I had hoped to make it...but I just learned that my wife has me booked into another engagement...Maybe next time...I hope all that attend enjoy it!
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24-10-2008, 01:55 PM
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bewise betold neverbecold
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i think i should get some calendars made that have a BIG RED X marked on the closest Sat to the newmoon every month, with the inscription "this date is reserved for stargazing" , or words to that effect - and send em out to you lot
geoff
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24-10-2008, 06:28 PM
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They aint just doubles :o
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If the weather is good, I may have permission.
I must have built up some brownie points. 
Dont know how. Its one of lifes mysteries....
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24-10-2008, 07:11 PM
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“We are star-stuff”
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Better come up and give the scope a shakedown before Lostock....
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24-10-2008, 08:11 PM
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They aint just doubles :o
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I am there if weather is OK.
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24-10-2008, 08:21 PM
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Rickapoodyandafandoogally
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I too have now obtained a leave pass, so if the weather is good I should also drag the scope up the PC. 
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24-10-2008, 08:26 PM
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bewise betold neverbecold
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what do you mean "if the weather is good" ?
did i not say " it would be worthwhile "
geoff
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24-10-2008, 08:43 PM
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Rickapoodyandafandoogally
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Doubt you not O wise one.
Hoo Hoo Hoo else is going?
RB?
Deeno?
GBF?
Bones?
Others?
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24-10-2008, 09:02 PM
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They aint just doubles :o
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What do you mean by worthwhile Geoff.
Will there be more SCT's there than usual ?
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24-10-2008, 09:14 PM
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bewise betold neverbecold
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did i not say that this was to be " a DOB only Night "
oh well , if you were not listening, i spose you can bring what you like 
what size is that secondary Geoff ?
by WORTHWHILE, i meant that you will actually see stars to-morrow nite
and i don't mean when you trip over coming out the clubhouse door
geoff
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24-10-2008, 10:16 PM
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They aint just doubles :o
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The secondary is for a 114mm F8 900mm Newt.
I might measure it and let you know.
Thx Geoff.
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24-10-2008, 11:27 PM
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bewise betold neverbecold
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please do
geoff
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