I'm going to have to admit it

[Joe_L]

Since buying my first scope in Feb this year I've spend more time fiddling with wires, computers, software, checking things out on ebay, and drilling and filing bits of metal than actually observing anything.

I must apologise, it won't happen again.

Promise.

Maybe.

When I've finished these projects...

[estwing]

your not on your own!!

[wxsatuser]

Me to.......and I'm no where near finished.

Just thinking of those clear skies in the future.

[lukebl]

'tis the rule.

The more stuff you have, the less you use it. Well, that's what I've found, anyway.

[Phil Fargaze]

The more stuff there is, the more there is to go wrong!

[LukeSkywatcher]

As per usual every summer, all my gear is stored away and i dont expect to bring any of it out until at least the middle/end of Sept.

[avtaram]

I've stopped buying ( for now anyway), going to concentrate on observing.

Avtar

[Joe_L]

I've stopped buying ( for now anyway), going to concentrate on observing.

Avtar

Surly the other way round

Maybe if I spend the summer months fiddling with bits and pieces then by the time we have dark skies in Spetember I'll be ready to observe? Any hope?

[hes not well again]

No, there is no hope. Your just fooling yourself. Fiddling is half the fun.

[L8-Nite]

Since buying my first scope in Feb this year I've spend more time fiddling with wires, computers, software, checking things out on ebay, and drilling and filing bits of metal than actually observing anything.

I must apologise, it won't happen again.

Promise.

Maybe.

When I've finished these projects...

I like old school technology, it makes life easier, and works just as well.

[ibraidwo]

My wife complains that I spend too much time on eBay (she doesn't know about ABS) and not enough time outside observing...

[Joe_L]

I like old school technology, it makes life easier, and works just as well.

Don't get me started. I've just had a long conversation on another (non-astro) forum about valves (of the thermionic kind).

[Kropster]

Strange how well they sit together so well... valve radios and telescopes. Old radios at one end of the shed. Telescopes at the other.

Having to sell of some radios each time there is an addition to astronomy section.. to make room and help fund the purchase!