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Old 13-09-2005, 09:42 PM
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remember, like a woman, it is a thing of building passions, not a 5 minute quickie!

the subtle interplay of adjusting air temps, the anticipation of what you will see. the riding of the highs and lows. those cloudy interuptions, or even the lightning strikes, but at the end of 4 hours of ****** hard concentration, the end result is worth it.

...and then you get married and all it ever is are 5 minute quickies.


at least your parkes mirrors appreciate your fine, delicate & patient ministrations to control her temperatures!
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Old 13-09-2005, 09:57 PM
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It's very simple really: buy 2 thermometers, 1 outside, 1 on the mirror. Bang OTA in airconditioned room, turn aircon on. Get both thermometers reading the same, put OTA on mount. Turn mounted fan on & LEAVE on all night.
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