All, At last month's meeting I read and passed around a letter regarding a telescope/equipment sale being held by Dr. Raymond Campbell. Yes, that equipment sale. Additional information from SAC member Mike Collins is as follows: ----- Here is some information regarding the sale of equipment offered by Dr. Ray Campbell of Sun Lakes. The sale will take place at Dr. Campbell's home on Saturday, 0ctober 8th. Dr. Campbell is offering several high-value telescope systems for extremely low prices, as you may have seen at recent SAC or EVAC meetings. Because of the demand for these systems and the prices at which they are being sold, a drawing will be conducted to determine who may purchase each item. This drawing will be held at about 8:30 p.m. The telescopes will be set up on Dr. Campbell's property to allow interested parties the opportunity to examine them prior to the drawing. In addition to the telescope systems, Dr. Campbell has a number of other items which will be offered for sale. These will be displayed and sold on a first-come, first served basis, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Campbell has asked for an approximate count of possible visitors to his house, because he cannot accommodate more than a few dozen people. If you expect to attend, please post a reply to the mailing list and I'll convey the information to Dr. Campbell late next week. A couple of notes. Dr. Campbell lives in a residential area with a high concentration of elderly people. If you attend the sale, please drive carefully while in the area and show consideration for the local residents. Avoid blocking driveways, minimize noise to the greatest extent possible and generally attempt to be as invisible as possible. Be especially aware that golf cart traffic on the streets in that area is common, day and night. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Please do not arrive prior to that time, so as not to disturb the neighborhood. Finally, a word about my involvement. I contacted Dr. Campbell and offered to help in any way I could, since it was evident from his letter that he is getting on in years and I live fairly close to him. While I am responsible for this message and will arrive at his house prior to the start of the sale on Oct. 8 to assist with preparations, I have no other association to this event. Should I choose to participate in the drawing for any piece of equipment offered, I will have the same chance as anyone else. I have not been offered any special consideration for my involvement, nor will I accept any. -- Mike Collins -- Dr. Raymond Campbell 10518 E Spring Creek Rd Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 ----- Chris