First post (First Light)

[AstroAdam]

Similar to my visual setup - a great combination.  Welcome!

[Christeen]

Hi John,

Welcome from another nature enthusiast!! Although I'm nowhere near as "active" as you are (I'm more of a ponderer if that makes sense) ... Birding sounds like a great hobby! Oh binoculars don't just have one use, do they

You and your wife sound like fantastic grandparents to have! Hope you get the news soon

Christine

[HIP3802]

Hi, John, and a warm welcome to SGL!

[glowjet]

Hi John and welcome to SGL, our lovely Granddaughter is now 13 months old, somewhere along the line, the Wife and I seem to have had to put retirement on hold

[Bizibilder]

Hello John and welcome to SGL!!

[Siriusmeg]

Hello and welcome from me too - enjoy your new scope (and the grandchildren when they arrive   )

[Johnofleeswood]

Hi everybody and thank you all for the warm welcome. If anybody is interested the new astronomer was born this morning at 9:45 10lb 2oz bonny baby boy. I am a grand father

We are going to see him next week and I am finding it hard to concentrate on setting up the scope at the moment with so may people to tell just hope there is some good weather on the way for next weekend when we are back from London.

John

[purdo]

Hi John, welcome & congratulations. Mary

[Johnofleeswood]

Thank you Mary

[Johnofleeswood]

Happy first week Dashiel you have a good pair of lungs at nappy changing time I am a proud grandfather now but must get to grips with my telescope.

I am also putting together a power tank as described in DIY astronomy.