Very eloquently put Paul and yes they do. My mother was telling me over the weekend people are leaving Christchurch in droves, an estimated 65 000+ so far have packed up and left. A childhood friend who has moved back to Christchurch from England with his English wife and children is freaking out and putting pressure on him to move back to England. Yes great win by the Highlanders against last year's comp winners? the Bulls. Didn't see the match but heard the results. Cheers,CS Rob From: nswnra-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:nswnra-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Paul McGuiness Sent: Sunday, 6 March 2011 21:10 To: nswnra@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [nswnra] Re: NY Just catching up on messages. Actually Rob I'm secretly rather pleased that the Crusaders had a win. Kiwi spirits could do with a bit of a lift, as long as they don't make a habit of it!!! Highlanders also had a great win against the more highly fancied Bulls. A very interesting series is developing. Cheers, Paul. _____ From: corona_australis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx To: nswnra@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [nswnra] Re: NY Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 18:36:27 +1100 Looks like the Crusaders are giving it to the Waratahs tonight Paul From: nswnra-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:nswnra-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Paul McGuiness Sent: Thursday, 3 March 2011 13:27 To: nswnra@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [nswnra] Re: NY Hi Judith, Good to see you back. The observing deck sounds like a good idea. Cheers, Paul. On 02/03/2011, at 10:36 PM, judith stella wrote: Thanks Rob - I have to say they all look pretty good to me and size definitely does make a difference! _____ From: nswnra-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:nswnra-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Corona Australis Sent: Wednesday, 2 March 2011 7:45 PM To: nswnra@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [nswnra] Re: NY Judith Welcome back, Obsession Scopes pretty much just like my 16" scope. It was built following the design concepts from a book called "The Dobsonian Telescope - A practical manual for building large aperture telescopes" by David Kriege and Richard Berry who build Obsession telescopes. Fantastic book by the way teaches you a heap about their concepts and technics and the reasons why, how. Mind you I spent quite a bit of time on the telephone picking Peter Reeds mind on telescope making learning further variations on the same concepts. So I guess there is a lil SDM in there too. If I were asked to choose I think I would have to go with SDM, that boy is a true craftsman. Once you see the two side by side you'll know what I mean. Cheers,CS Rob From: nswnra-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:nswnra-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of judith stella Sent: Wednesday, 2 March 2011 19:00 To: nswnra@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [nswnra] Re: NY Hi all I've been off air for a while - first away in Melbourne for a conference and then computer strife. But all good now. Glen I have no idea what an Obsession scope is but it sounds impressive and may the skies be crystal clear. Did anyone watch the show on SBS on the solar system last night? It had a few scenes at the Paranal scope which looks to be in incredible country. They were all wearing very very warm clothes - take note Glen! And Glen thanks for the link to NGC1999 - was that the one when you asked if we could see the pink? I am getting a new deck on the side of the house - its only small but will increase the amount of sky I can see - still not much but an improvement. This weekend not looking good. Judith _____ From: nswnra-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:nswnra-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Paul McGuiness Sent: Wednesday, 2 March 2011 5:09 PM To: nswnra@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [nswnra] Re: NY Yes, just looking at the storms on the radar. You might be lucky enough to have them go around westwards Rob. Here's hoping. Cheers, Paul. On 02/03/2011, at 4:32 PM, Corona Australis wrote: Sounds great glen! I too hope the weather plays good for you. And as usual come new moon the storms are back. Cheers,CS Rob From: nswnra-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:nswnra-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Paul McGuiness Sent: Monday, 28 February 2011 19:03 To: nswnra@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [nswnra] Re: NY Seriously jealous!!!! I hope you have clear weather for that experience. Paul _____ Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:12:47 +1100 Subject: [nswnra] NY From: cozens3@xxxxxxxxx To: nswnra@xxxxxxxxxxxxx I have arranged to do some observing thro a 25" Obsession scope about 2 hrs north of New York on about June 1. Glen PLEASE READ THESE CONDITIONS: The colour that you see on screen can in no way be guaranteed. As you have not seen a hard copy proof you must accept that the colours you see on your screen will never match 100% what your final product will be. 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