Ben the Ignorant Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Hey, I'm new to the forum but not new to stargazing, so relax, I'll spare you the dreaded "Please-help-me-with-my-collimation-from-a-distance" thread. Admit you are relieved! Admit you have that fear everytime a newcomer shows up, and confess you sighed in relief! No, seriously, I don't want to make fun of newbies and their questions; I was a newbie at a time, now I help them with their problems on the field, or by mail, I just wanted to play a little psychology with my new friends, teasing is okay. I just registered, and had my own moment of worry and relief after the registration confirmation email took nearly an hour to arrive in my mailbox. I guess computers like to tease people, too. Just stopped by to say hello, will need to find to find out how to display an avatar (I already have the proper image in mind), and later I will share some DIY tips, my main reason for joining. Till the next discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben the Ignorant Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Thanks, Pete. Where is your avatar image coming from? I've been wondering for long before i joined in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudropb Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Hi Ben, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave In Vermont Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Greetings, Ben, and welcome to SGL - it's good to have you aboard! We all teach and learn from each other here, so your DIY contributions will surely be welcomed! Pull up a chair and join in anytime, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Hello and welcome. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Hi and welcome to the forum Clear skies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Lloyd Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Hi Ben, welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben the Ignorant Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Thanks to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag72 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Hi and welcome to SGL. This us a great place to be, so settle down and enjoy the ride Look forward to seeing you around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnfosteruk Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Greetings Ben, glad you joined in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippie Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Welcome to SGL Ben . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faulksy Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 hi ben, and welcome to sgl. look foward to your diy tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 G'day Ben and welcome to sgl. as others have said, any and all help is welcome here. We don't cringe at the arrival of inexperienced members, we'd run out of things to talk about if we did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkis Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Quote Hello and welcome to SGL Ben. Enjoy your stay. To add your Avatar pic. click on your picture box, a small peak box inside a larger image will appear top left click on that. A dialogue will pop up, which allows you to insert your own image. there are three options, choose the one where your desired image resides. that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben the Ignorant Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 2 hours ago, faulksy said: hi ben, and welcome to sgl. look foward to your diy tips I just posted a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben the Ignorant Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 31 minutes ago, Scott said: G'day Ben and welcome to sgl. as others have said, any and all help is welcome here. We don't cringe at the arrival of inexperienced members, we'd run out of things to talk about if we did Yes, but as pure scientific curiosity , I wish I knew if that anguish about the recurrent collimation thread is real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben the Ignorant Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Thanks for the avatar tip, barkis. I chose this pic as a precaution against people taking me seriously, or worse, literally. In case they do, I will point the picture to them, and the misunderstanding will be over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Hi Ben and welcome to SGL, enjoy the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Welcome aboard Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwiz Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 On 8/26/2016 at 21:11, Ben the Ignorant said: Hey, I'm new to the forum but not new to stargazing, so relax, I'll spare you the dreaded "Please-help-me-with-my-collimation-from-a-distance" thread. Admit you are relieved! Admit you have that fear everytime a newcomer shows up, and confess you sighed in relief! No, seriously, I don't want to make fun of newbies and their questions; I was a newbie at a time, now I help them with their problems on the field, or by mail, I just wanted to play a little psychology with my new friends, teasing is okay. I just registered, and had my own moment of worry and relief after the registration confirmation email took nearly an hour to arrive in my mailbox. I guess computers like to tease people, too. Just stopped by to say hello, will need to find to find out how to display an avatar (I already have the proper image in mind), and later I will share some DIY tips, my main reason for joining. Till the next discussion. Oh, no! not the dreaded avatar question Hi Ben, Welcome to the SGL! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben the Ignorant Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Starwiz said: Oh, no! not the dreaded avatar question True, that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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