Life in the Doghouse - a reprieve

[h0ughy (David)]

Well to those that don't know or care to remember, my trip to Qld was a huge hit and success for me. But my triumphant return home was not so good. First I was out in the cold, then I managed to get a covering in the doghouse, then got carpet (she spoke to me finally), and now i am allowed inside!

So to celebrate, we are going to dubbo , to go to the zoo, and the gaol In October. So would i be pushing things if I went to the Dubbo Observatory ?

[RB (Andrew)]

I seem to remember a certain brave soul sneaking his new Mak along to his family's camping trip only to get busted by his beloved wife last year.

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Hi Houghy

Good to hear that things are all well in the houghy household.

We are encouraging families to attend the Border Stargaze in 07, so you may want to sweeten the deal and add in a trip to the snow while you are down here. There will be lots for the kids to do, so maybe a consideration for next year.

Cheers Petra

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

I don't know Petra. What do ya reacon h0ughy


Probably not the best idea h0ughy could bring up at home right now



I'm not ing you Petra, but I was there. I shouldn't laugh. But it was one of those "you had to be there moments"

[RAJAH235]

Ahhh, you'd be a very brave man, 'Gunga din'..
Give it a rest for a while, eh. L.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

Houghy

tell the wife that if you are going to spend so much time in the doghouse, that it needs to be BIGGER!
then when the doghouse gets BIG enough it might just be able to fit a roll off roof - if you get my drift

geoff

[acropolite (Phil)]

Only one course of action Huffy, tell her you're getting help at AA (Astronomers Anonymous) There are, of course, meetings you'll have to attend, possibly weekends or longer away at detox camps, it's the only way she'll rid you of this terrible addiction...

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Hey Phil

The only way that I overcame the "otherhalf" issue is to take them along - even if they are not into astronomy (he does enjoys the camping side of it). But I do like your idea about the AA camp - we may have to rename the event.

Cheers Petra

Originally Posted by acropolite

Only one course of action Huffy, tell her you're getting help at AA (Astronomers Anonymous) There are, of course, meetings you'll have to attend, possibly weekends or longer away at detox camps, it's the only way she'll rid you of this terrible addiction...

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by [1ponders]

I don't know Petra. What do ya reacon h0ughy


Probably not the best idea h0ughy could bring up at home right now



I'm not ing you Petra, but I was there. I shouldn't laugh. But it was one of those "you had to be there moments"

True True and true. So the proposed pier in the backyard will be a collaborative effort, and a few weeks in the planning I bought the EQ6 head extension piece last week, now to get the pier working

And yes it wasnt pretty either was it Paul! Mental note - must be good to wifey and not show I am enjoying anything ever!

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by RAJAH235

Ahhh, you'd be a very brave man, 'Gunga din'..
Give it a rest for a while, eh. L.

NO rest for the wicked, or wise, or in my case walking dead!

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Hey Houghy

I have even talked David into helping me build the 20".

On a serious note - I am glad that all is well.

Cheers Petra

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

Houghy

tell the wife that if you are going to spend so much time in the doghouse, that it needs to be BIGGER!
then when the doghouse gets BIG enough it might just be able to fit a roll off roof - if you get my drift

geoff

Roll off roof = divorce = loss of spendable income. Not a good idea for the moment. BUt tis a future project though

[Dennis]

Hi Dave

That's great news indeed. I know we sometimes banter about these relationship issues in a somewhat cavalier and tongue in cheek fashion, but I reckon that no marriage, or relationship, is worth losing over a hobby, without putting up a good fight to make it work, if both want it.

I still cannot understand anyone though, who would not be happier with their spouse close by, in the back garden, doing serious intellectual work, rather than down the boozer getting into trouble.

All the best to you and yours.

Cheers

Dennis

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Houghy,

It might be worth the self-inflicted pain by not even mentioning anything Astro on your Dubbo trip.

It may be worth a thousand brownie points.

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by acropolite

Only one course of action Huffy, tell her you're getting help at AA (Astronomers Anonymous) There are, of course, meetings you'll have to attend, possibly weekends or longer away at detox camps, it's the only way she'll rid you of this terrible addiction...

I am sorry but I can't bring myself to say I have an addiction. I mean I only went to 3 astrocamps this year, there are still two more to go (no I havent booked) but it is a possibility for future planning Eh! Next year I have two IIS camps, SPSP, Qld astrofest, maybe Snake valley, oh and If I can squeeze it in CWAS! The vic border one is on with astrofest sorry guys, dare I say it I like the queenslanders, they are a dopey lot but they have some nice stars and stuff there!

[Dennis]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

>snip
.....sorry guys, dare I say it I like the queenslanders, they are a dopey lot but they have some nice stars and stuff there!

And you are our favourite New South Welshman, who pillaged and plundered our Qld skies with his Canon toys and optical tubes atop shiny mounts.

Cheers

Dennis

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Hi Houghy

Maybe next time, it would be great to see you down here. We may have to temp you down here by some other means.

Cheers Petra

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by Dennis

Hi Dave

That's great news indeed. I know we sometimes banter about these relationship issues in a somewhat cavalier and tongue in cheek fashion, but I reckon that no marriage, or relationship, is worth losing over a hobby, without putting up a good fight to make it work, if both want it.

I still cannot understand anyone though, who would not be happier with their spouse close by, in the back garden, doing serious intellectual work, rather than down the boozer getting into trouble.

All the best to you and yours.

Cheers

Dennis

Dennis , I have found I get into trouble no matter what, and I don't like pubs all that much, and don't drink much either, although I do like the grape juice . just my natural talent to open my mouth and swap feet, some time in between that she must have fell in love with me (too much grape juice ) and we made mistakes, officially twice . But I am learning that the female species are very hormonal, and when hormonal and stressed that is not a good mix, add tired and its deadly, then sprinkle a shovell full of astronomy and husband happiness and its explosive.

Ken, FYI I will not be taking any binoculars, or telescopes, just the trusty Pentax *istDS, the 50-500 and a tripod (with solar filter and maybe a few sunset shots, you know the ones about midnight mental note - must give wife extra glass of wine

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Houghy,

It might be worth the self-inflicted pain by not even mentioning anything Astro on your Dubbo trip.

It may be worth a thousand brownie points.

Pain is my middle name, well its actually something else (with 4 L's), but stupid, um yes. PLease help me where is AA?

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by Dennis

And you are our favourite New South Welshman, who pillaged and plundered our Qld skies with his Canon toys and optical tubes atop shiny mounts.

Cheers

Dennis

thanks, plan to do it next year, with a big shiny revamped one - 12" of pure optical quality, guided and primed for photons