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RichardJBartlett

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Greetings

My name's Richard and I'm an Englishman living in Louisville, Kentucky - doesn't quite have the same ring as being able to say I'm an Englishman in New York, but oh well.

I was born and raised in Luton; I've been into astronomy since I was 6 (so more than 30 years now), was lucky enough to write the website and software reviews for Astronomy magazine for awhile and emigrated to the US 6 years back. Spent a few years in Oklahoma where I was spoilt for skies. Moved to Louisville in 2008 but I miss the stars.

I signed up today; I belong to a couple of other forums too but I'm always up for a good astronomical discussion so I'm looking forward to jumping in here :D

I also have my own website, AstroNews - it's an online archive of astronomical press releases. I update it whenever a release is sent out by the American Astronomical Society. The link is in my signature - any feedback would be appreciated :D

Clear skies!

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Thanks guys

I love Blade Runner; saved up my pennies and got the 5 disc blu-ray edition (mostly for the Workprint) and it was worth it.

I saw the UK got hit badly with snow; my parents said at the weekend that they weren't really affected down in Luton though. What are the skies like right now?

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RE the skies, I have light pollution but the good thing about the skies here in (also cold) Louisville is that we get to see some goodies that are too far south from England. I just have to go to the park on the edge of town to see 'em LOL

RE Blade Runner, I have the 5 disk DVD too; I'm keeping it cos it's the one in a collector's numbered case and my wife bought it for me. So it has sentimental value too LOL

Heads up - if you do look into getting the blu ray, be aware that although the disks with the movies are blu-rays, the extras are standard DVD's, which I felt slightly cheated on LOL I was disappointed that the Dangerous Days documentary wasn't also on Blu-ray, but... oh well. At least the producers stopped their bickering and finally allowed it to be given a proper release.

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Richard,

Changed my username a few months back. Blade Runner seems to polarize opinion, I think its excellent, just got the blue ray version, watched it on my own, my girl thinks its rubbish! She thinks its boring, she might be a replicant herself.:D

Like some other users, I like showing my kit as my signature, its good to see what other people are using on theirs as well.

Alan

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You gotta start somewere. In this game things soon seem to change, always something else on the shopping list! :D

Just put up what you have, I'm sure it will start to blossom as the weeks/months drift by.

You could always sell me your Blade Runner boxset!:D to get some funds for a new ep.

Alan

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