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Old 25-08-2010, 04:39 PM
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Congratulations Mike - I missed your recent hurdles! Good luck and travel safe.
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Old 25-08-2010, 04:50 PM
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Congratulations Mike!

First chance to see Polaris, eh? I managed to find it when I was in Canada a couple of years ago... through a sucker hole in 3 weeks of clouds... but I got it.

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Old 25-08-2010, 04:59 PM
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Congratulations, Mike. Great to have such a quick turnaround after being made redundant. Obviously your talents are recognised. Hope you have a great trip.
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Old 25-08-2010, 05:00 PM
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Excellent Mike. Fantastic news


I haven't read the other posts but I certainly hope someone said; "while your over there, PICK UP A MEADE!!!!!"
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Old 25-08-2010, 05:12 PM
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Hi Mike,

Things always get better, given a bit of time, and in your case it happened very quickly indeed! I had no doubt you would go on to better things.
Congratulations, and enjoy America, and their skies.

All the best,
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Old 25-08-2010, 05:12 PM
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Well done Mike !
Can you pick up an AP 150 APO for me???? LOL
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Old 25-08-2010, 06:41 PM
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Congratulations Mike, enjoy the trip, might be a chance to bring back some Astro goodies.
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Old 25-08-2010, 06:49 PM
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Congratulations!
Have a great trip and how do we score "promotional licences" for the RPDATA ?

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Old 25-08-2010, 07:40 PM
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All the best Mike, enjoy the job, the trips and your health!
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Old 25-08-2010, 07:50 PM
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Congratulations Mike!

While I am living on the East Coast I do travel West regularly, don't hesitate to let me know if I can be of assistance to you when you come north!
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Old 25-08-2010, 07:57 PM
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Woo Hoo, top stuff Mike

Have a great trip mate.

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Old 25-08-2010, 08:24 PM
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Good on ya Mike, have a nice trip too (lucky)
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Old 25-08-2010, 08:26 PM
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Good on you Mike, I'm sure you will enjoy your new position and new opportunities.
That 14 hour flight from Sydney to LA/San Fran. will be a bit daunting the first time but you will enjoy it. It is hard to sleep but try to get some as you will feel better the next day.
There is a lot of light pollution in California but if you can get away inland a bit you might see some of the northern sky.
Good luck and congratulations. See you at Lostock.
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Old 25-08-2010, 08:49 PM
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Well, well, there ya go

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Old 25-08-2010, 08:58 PM
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Glad to hear about the job have a great time in the USA and keep a photo log to show on your return
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Old 25-08-2010, 09:01 PM
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Hope you've got your passport sorted!
Congrats Mike. Say hi to Polaris for us too....
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Old 25-08-2010, 09:19 PM
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Congratulations on the new job Mike. Enjoy the trip and make the most of it!
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Old 25-08-2010, 09:19 PM
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Great stuff Mike.
Cheers Kev.
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Old 25-08-2010, 09:20 PM
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The saying ... one door shuts, another door opens comes to mind Mike ... mind you ... THATS what happens when your proactive in your pursuits. Well done and I hope the new position is everything you want it to be ... just be careful now in the States ... dont go broke saving money will you.

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Old 25-08-2010, 10:10 PM
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Sorry to hear about your previous troubles Mike, but it sounds like there's been a fantastic turnaround.
Have a great trip.
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