Kevin's Watch

danlo wrote:Luci woofed you eh??

woofed!!? She FRICKIN CRUSHED me!!!

Seareach wrote:Sorry to hear that Lore. You never know...there are some "good people" out there (so I'll keep my fingers crossed for you).

Well, you're right. I just returned home from a drive to the woman's place who found the items. So mum got her jewelry back. It is nice to know there are honest and decent people in the world.

Blessed Be! RETURNED? That's REALLY cool!! Sorry to hear you had such a time with it though, mate. Goes to show ya that there are still some decent people left in the world!

BTW, cool avatar! I always was a big fan of Carl Sagan!!

spacemonkey wrote:Blessed Be! RETURNED? That's REALLY cool!! Sorry to hear you had such a time with it though, mate. Goes to show ya that there are still some decent people left in the world!

Yeah, I am very very happy.

spacemonkey wrote:BTW, cool avatar! I always was a big fan of Carl Sagan!!

Same. I grew up watching Cosmos, reading his books . . . he's been a big influence on my life.

Loremaster wrote:

spacemonkey wrote:Blessed Be! RETURNED? That's REALLY cool!! Sorry to hear you had such a time with it though, mate. Goes to show ya that there are still some decent people left in the world!

Yeah, I am very very happy.

spacemonkey wrote:BTW, cool avatar! I always was a big fan of Carl Sagan!!

Same. I grew up watching Cosmos, reading his books . . . he's been a big influence on my life.

Mine as well......He's the reason why I have a 12" telescope, I saw some really great stuff on his show, and wanted to see it for myself. It's taken a long time to get the telescope, but VERY well worth it! There's a MASSIVE universe out there just waiting to be seen. The physics that goes along with it are really groovy too.

spacemonkey wrote:Mine as well......He's the reason why I have a 12" telescope

You have a 12" Newtonian telescope? Oh my god, you lucky lucky man. I'm thinking about spending 5000 AUS$ on a telescope in December.

Yep!! A dobsonian to be exact, the dang thing weighs a freakin' ton, but that's no great shakes!! I don't mind moving the heavy sucker. I had a VERY skilled mirror master here in the U.S. make it for me, rather than a f4.5 I had him make it at f6.5. Much longer tube and still fast enough for galaxy work and a barlow lens makes it really great for planetary stuff. I can honestly say I have seen Pluto with my telescope, that was a nightmare but really worth the hunt!!!!

spacemonkey wrote:Yep!! A dobsonian to be exact, the dang thing weighs a freakin' ton, but that's no great shakes!! I don't mind moving the heavy sucker. I had a VERY skilled mirror master here in the U.S. make it for me, rather than a f4.5 I had him make it at f6.5. Much longer tube and still fast enough for galaxy work and a barlow lens makes it really great for planetary stuff. I can honestly say I have seen Pluto with my telescope, that was a nightmare but really worth the hunt!!!!

*drools* Man. . . I suddenly see a trip to Memphis in my very near future. My Knight-Protector, BBQ, Blues, a pyramid, and a fantastic telescope. . . sounds like reason enough to make a 6 hour drive. You up for it?

Loremaster wrote: So mum got her jewelry back. It is nice to know there are honest and decent people in the world.

So glad to hear that all worked out well. I like stories with happy endings!

~Lyr

Creator wrote:

danlo wrote:Luci woofed you eh??

woofed!!? She FRICKIN CRUSHED me!!!

Go Luci! He needs to be kept on his toes. . . can't have him getting arrogant, can we?

And for the record. . I routinely get thrashed by Luci too.. . (and Creator. . . and Matrixman for that matter!). My scrabble skills are not quite honed yet. All three of them keep me humble. . .


~Lyr

spacemonkey wrote:Yep!! A dobsonian to be exact, the dang thing weighs a freakin' ton, but that's no great shakes!! I don't mind moving the heavy sucker. I had a VERY skilled mirror master here in the U.S. make it for me, rather than a f4.5 I had him make it at f6.5. Much longer tube and still fast enough for galaxy work and a barlow lens makes it really great for planetary stuff. I can honestly say I have seen Pluto with my telescope, that was a nightmare but really worth the hunt!!!!

I worship thee. How hard is it to use a Dobsonian? I've always been worried that it's difficult to stabilise the image.

spacemonkey wrote:I can honestly say I have seen Pluto with my telescope....

You found Pluto on a 12" dobsonian!

Very impressive!

astrology porn alert.

danlo destroys the world!

I'm excited! But I'll probably feel better after the Advil kicks in. Stayed up till 1:45 drinking Merlot and kicking German, Portugese and Russian 'expert status' ass at backgammon. Winning an incredibly close 64 along the way. I'm listed as a beginner-I had a Chinese 'expert' by the cajones in the first game, but he ran away!

congrats danlo. i lost at checkers once online. the only time i have played.

anyone here play cribbage?

By the Goddess, tired!!! I went in-line skating yesterday for about 9 hours straight......my legs feel like jello, heh! It was very fun though! Lots of great music and lots of great people...wish you guys were there!!!!

I feel pretty devastated today, my girlfriend has moved out and is going to the states for a three month break. My small house feels big and empty without her here, i just wish i could hibernate until she gets back, like a bear.

Gil galad wrote:I feel pretty devastated today, my girlfriend has moved out and is going to the states for a three month break. My small house feels big and empty without her here, i just wish i could hibernate until she gets back, like a bear.

Sorry to hear that friend. Where is she going?

Florida and Jersey and then she's going to spend new years in new york.

Gil galad wrote:I feel pretty devastated today, my girlfriend has moved out and is going to the states for a three month break. My small house feels big and empty without her here, i just wish i could hibernate until she gets back, like a bear.

Sorry to hear it Gil.....being alone after a good relationship really bites. I feel for you.

Gil galad wrote:I feel pretty devastated today, my girlfriend has moved out and is going to the states for a three month break. My small house feels big and empty without her here, i just wish i could hibernate until she gets back, like a bear.

Sorry, Gil. I know it's not the same, but we're here for you.


~Lyr