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David Smith

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  1. Missed the asteroid due to cloud:(

    1. fletch

      fletch

      Same here, every time there is an event. Think I will emigrate

  2. Mmm, bacon sandwich with HP sauce....

  3. mmmm, cheese and pickle sandwiches.

  4. More rain :(

    1. Rig3l

      Rig3l

      it can't rain all the time :) hope clear skies soon

  5. My name is David and I am a solarholic. It's been 4 days since my last solar image but it feels like weeks :-p

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    2. xtreemchaos

      xtreemchaos

      me to, ive been watching the movie "sunshine" its got some nice a H-alpha shots....

    3. David Smith

      David Smith

      It's reassuring to know I am not alone in my affliction!

    4. Luke

      Luke

      What is this yellow disc you speak of? I'm really missing the moon as well as Sol at the mo, I am supposed to be into my lunar imaging season now. My SCT is getting dusty! :-o Itching to get the dob out for some deep sky too. That new AR looks nice :)

  6. Need some clear skies, all this bad weather's costing me a fortune!

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    2. xtreemchaos

      xtreemchaos

      ive got sun,ive sent it your way mate...

    3. David Smith

      David Smith

      Look forward to that Charl, thanks ;-)

    4. xtreemchaos

      xtreemchaos

      its gone from here now, so its deff on its way.

  7. New eyepieces due to be delivered tomorrow!

  8. No Sun this weekend :-(

    1. Luke

      Luke

      Same here, David, the proms have been taunting me all day on Gong :D Hopefully we'll see some cracking images of today's events! And next weekend better be good hehe.

  9. Now running Mint 17

  10. Off to the lake district today, for a good soaking!

  11. Ok, couple of days of clouds. Had enough, bring back the Sunshine and clear nights please!

  12. Ok, own up. Who has kidnapped summer and what is it you want in exchange for its safe return! Sick of grey, damp coldness now.

    1. Qualia

      Qualia

      Muahahaha :-) Evil Sun stealing grin from Spain :-)

    2. ronin

      ronin

      Feel a bit sorry for the Cambrigeshire County Show, yesterday was fairly bright and dry. Today it is dull, grey and raining in intermittant downpours. The show is today.

    3. Earl

      Earl

      What is this summer you talk of? I have childhood memories of it!

  13. On holiday in the lake district for a week. But my kit is at home :-(

  14. Picked off Neptune, Uranus and Pallas in bins tonight.

    1. rory

      rory

      nice going , i failed on neptune misserably.

  15. Picked up comet C\2014 E2 in 10x50's

  16. Sat down for an evenings Baseball - Whitesox v Diamond Back. Go Sox!

  17. Sat out drawing sunspots and got snowed on!

  18. Saturn never fails to impress!

  19. Saving for an HEQ5 Syntrek

  20. Saw 1998 QE2 just before the clouds moved in!

  21. Saw lots of Perseids last night, shattered today!

    1. tingting44

      tingting44

      well worth it wasnt it :D fab :D

    2. David Smith

      David Smith

      Yes, spent 4 hours and recorded almost 80. The challenge now is to repeat the exercise tonight without falling asleep!

  22. Scorchio! But at least the Sun is out.

    1. xtreemchaos

      xtreemchaos

      not here mate,wall to wall cloud rain and thunder.

  23. Sick of clouds :-(

  24. Sick of computers at the moment, one problem after another :(

    1. Pig

      Pig

      They are a headache at the best of times

    2. Luke

      Luke

      Good luck sorting it, even the little things drive me nuts never mind major issues. I suggest a particularly firm hammer if it's stubborn.

    3. David Smith

      David Smith

      Another dead hard drive. Amazon failed to deliver the replacement today! And then I have another rebuild to do. The hammer is very tempting Luke!

  25. So if it's clear tonight I am thinking more asteroids - 25 Phocaea and 6 Hebe on the list so far

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