Back after a couple of years

[Kevdan]

Hi all. I've not been on for a couple of years. Lost my wifeto cancer and lost interest in almost everything. But had the scope out the other night. And enjoyed getting to grips with it. TThere's so much I have to re learn. So onwards and upwards.

[Kropster]

Welcome back, Kevdan.

Hope you enjoy rediscovering the Cosmos.

[Stu]

Welcome back Kevdan. Sounds like you have been through the mill a bit, but the stars are still there (above the cloud somewhere )

Hope you continue to enjoy re-starting the hobby.

[ollypenrice]

Sorry to hear of your loss. The sky is a very theraputic place, though.

Olly

[Matt Scunthorpe]

Sorry to hear that.

Im sure you'll enjoy rediscovering the hobby and find peace in the stars.

Matt.

[Kevdan]

Thanks guys

[Dave In Vermont]

My deepest condolences for your tragic loss. Unfortunately, I know the territory of such a loss myself. And the lifting of the following depression - much to slowly it always seems.

If you would like any help with getting back into astronomy, I'm sure you know that you are in the right place. We are here to help people, as that is the nature of SGL. If you ever just need to communicate with someone, you can feel free to send me a message.

Clear Skies & A Lifting of the Fog,

Dave

[Cath]

Lifes mean streak eventually gets us all Kevdan. You've joined the biggest group of all who have all shared the loss and feelings, we know what it's like, so don't worry about that !

[damnut]

Hi There,

Warm welcome back to SGL. I hope gazing towards the skies helps you recover  from your loss.

[Colinlp]

Bummer mate, that's my greatest dread. Good to see you're getting on with it, I can imagine it's a very difficult thing to do.

[Dave Lloyd]

All the best matey.

[toilandtrouble123]

Hey, welcome back, and I'm sure you will find any support you need readily at hand on here.  I myself took a break following a traumatic experience 2 years ago, and it's only been this last fortnight have I de-mothballed my refractor and DSLR setups to venture out again.  Finding my interest to use as a distraction from bad and troubling times, and stop myself from falling back into the dark heavy abyss, has proved successful.  So again, welcome back, and I look forward to hearing about your progress through the skies. Nat xx

[Kevdan]

Once again thank you, I didn't realise id got so much stuff, I even found a QHY8 camera that I remember buying, It's never been used. 2 yr old hope it still works Lol. the Neq6 still works fine, and to see Venus and Jupiter again the other night was inspiring once more, pity I've missed the best of the dark winter nights and my favourite Nebula in Orion, only because it was the first I ever captured ok with my old QHY5,

But once more Thanks guys and girls.

Kev

[scotttumsh]

Totally take my hat off to you, all the very best and enjoy the cosmos again.

[vlebo]

Welcome back and 'm sorry for your loss

[baggywrinkle]

Welcome back....

[LukeSkywatcher]

Sorry for your loss. Welcome back.

[Stropper]

That's a real tragedy for you but I hope that this great hobby helps you

[Space Beagle]

Welcome back fella!

Doc

[faulksy]

hi kev dan and welcome back. sorry to hear your news but as olly says great place to be looking at the stars

[Xiionn]

I too have been away for over a year, although i did not know that much to start with! I keep re-discovering the sky after frequent layoffs, its a peaceful and inspiring place. I am glad you have rediscovered the sky after your loss.

[Cath]

[Piero]

I am sorry for your loss. A very welcome back!