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With all due respect, we are getting far too many of these PR messages. I subscribe to many groups relevant to astronomy, and at least 90% of the messages in...
Hi Ray, It looks to me like the notice is sent out once a month. How ever I deleted the file so it wont bother you any more. It was a way to try and get...
Thanks for saying it. I'm in the same situation; subscribe to lots of astronomy, and many other topical groups that compete for my time and attention. A...
Well Chris, A monthly reminder is standard in most other Yahoo groups including the other Astronomy groups I belong to. I started this group in hopes it would...
Hi Alan, You're right, more discussion would be great, but perhaps the slowdown in the economy is affecting even the observatory builders. That is certainly...
Hi Ray, You more than right about the economy affecting all of us, I am a 24/7 care giver for my mother and my wife is the only working and bringing home he...
... Your wish is my command.... something... Actually I am still exploring plans for my future astronomy shack. The last typhoon we had has helped me to...
Hi Brian, A bad storm really be a key in planning an Observatory. My Observatory is named Windy Ridge Observatory after a bad wind storm tore my first OBS (Tin...
Hi everyone, Thanks for the cue Alan! I'm still operating out of my temporary setup, pvc and canvas panels, scope on tripod, and wooden plate under the wedge...
Hi Kel, Good to here from you, It's Fall here in Michigan which also means the rainy season. Do a google search for light weight simulated roof tiles, you will...
I've been working on getting ready for winter here in Illinois. I've started removing the summer components of my observatory like the fan I have to circulate...
Hey Matthew, I have heard of people making sometype of insulated box for their Lap Top. Say where about in Illinois are you.? My mom was from Thomsonville and...
I bought a plastic storage box from The Container Store that's large enough to hold my laptop while its open. I have the box on its side and can reach in from...
hey MA, If you plan to leave it out in the box in the summer time you might want to install a little pancake computer fan in it to help keep it cool, Alan...
Alan, I've used it outside all summer. It literally sits out in the open with the lid closed. No problems with dew, but it's "self- heating" nature has...
Hi All, well we had to shut down and locked the Observatory for an indefinite time. I am a 24/7 care caver for my mom who is in her last years. So I will not...
Hi Darrell, Welcome to the group. I am lookig into the very same thing for my garage door opener. As soon as I come across any information I'll post it. Alan ...
Yep they do, My chamberland Garage Motor came with a remote and I use it all of the time, Alan -- In Flip_Top_and_Clamshell_Observatories@yahoogroups.com, "C....