Second childhood?

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi guys and girls. In 1961 my grandparents bought me "Astronomy" by Patrick Moore ( I still have it). This sparked an obsession with all things astro throughout school. As the 70s arrived other things like work, marriage and family tended to push it into the background. Then for my 60th my son (Phil-lost) bought me a startravel 102 and all my astro geekiness came rushing back. 

The sky`s the same of course but two things are astonishing. One is the exponential improvement in equipment quality for quite reasonable money. The other is the sheer amount of information and advice from people like you, available at the click of a mouse.

I look forward to getting immersed in the heavens again knowing anything I need to know is here.

[swamp thing]

Hi Dave

Welcome to the stargazers lounge

Hmm North Wales eh, some good dark skies aren't far from you.

Enjoy the forums

[Floater]

Welcome.

Seems like a happy childhood, second or not!

[Jim Steele]

Hi Dave and Welcome to SGL.

I agree it's a good time to be an astronomer kit has improved and become cheaper probably boyed by cheap yet decent quality Chinese imports.

[Tums]

Hi Dave, Welcome to the Lounge.

Hope you enjoy your return to this amazing pastime.

[JamesM]

Hi Dave and welcome to the forum

Clear skies

James

[laudropb]

Hello and welcome to the SGL

[ctstetson]

Greetings Dave, welcome to the lounge.

Tom

[purdo]

Hi Dave & Welcome to SGL. Hope you enjoy your new scope.

[swag72]

Hi and welcome to SGL - I'm sure that you will really enjoy yourself with your hobby and here on the Lounge!

Look forward to seeing you around

[daiwelly]

Hi Dave welcome to SGL I am mostly in the Brecon Beacons.

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Dave!

Dana

[HIP3802]

Hi, Dave, and a warm welcome to SGL!

[Bizibilder]

Hello Dave and welcome to SGL!!

[RickK]

My childhood never ended the 1st.

Welcome from a new member as well!

[Deuce2400]

Hi Dave,

I recently read Patrick Moore's book after finding it hidden in the depths of the Falklands MPA Library! Whilst it's not the most scientific book, I found it a compelling read mostly down to his brilliant way with words and how he made the skies almost come alive through the pages.

Good luck and clear skies,

-Tom

[glowjet]

Hi Dave and welcome to SGL, you now have the gear and a wealth of information at the click of a mouse, enjoy

[terry67]

welcome aboard dave

[Dave Lloyd]

Thanks all, I`m going to like it here.

[Davey-T]

Hi Dave and welcome, can't have too many Daves on here 

I was born in Wales and named after Saint David, lol, not what Mrs T calls me.

Dave

[ronin]

Please don't tell me that to get to my second childhood I have to grow up!! :sad:

Otherwise I am sticking firmly to this first one and refusing to go. :ohmy:

If I can straight from first to second with nothing between then I might consider it. :bino2:

[just_ed]

Hi Dave. I'm new also. If curiosity is a symptom of childhood, I hope I never grow up. 

[gingergeek]

Hi there and welcome to SGL

[Sirius Starwatcher]

Hi Dave welcome to SGL I joined this friendly and knowledgeable group last week I am also viewing the sky's from North Wales so looking forward to learning together . Have a great time

[Charon]

Welcome aboard.