(SNES) FDO, Friday, Nov. 7, 2002

[Joe Hartley <jh@brainiac.com>]

Friday, Nov. 7, 2002 - 12 people

After weeks of waiting (and the only clear new moon night in recent
memory), we finally got the drive base back from Meade for the 16"
LX-200.

Thanks to Brian and Sam, there was just enough help to get the scope
reassembled in short order.

There seems to be no doubt that we remain under the curse of the
weather gods, though: no sooner was the scope assembled than high,
thin clouds raced in, making an alignment impossible.

Still, the evening was a wonderful one, not just for the return of the
scope, but also for the return, however briefly, of Les Coleman to FDO.
Les has lost quite a bit of weight, but not an ounce of the enthusiasm
he brings to teaching people about the wonders of the heavens.  He was
in fine form, answering all the questions that a visiting family could
throw at him.

It was a true joy to hear his voice, strong as ever, ringing throughout
the dome.  It brought a grin to my face that hasn't fully subsided.
Les's convalescence continues, and it will still be some months before
he can return to FDO on a regular basis, but it was great to have him
back for this important evening at FDO.

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       Joe Hartley - UNIX/network Consultant - jh@brainiac.com
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