OK,I know I am not the only person that is driven nuts by this; Who else out there in our community knows people that have in their possession ( home ) a perfectly wonderful telescope of some kind. Be it a Dob. Reflector, Schmidt-
Cass. or refractor. And they haven't touched them in years. In my case, one gentleman I know has a 10" Meade Dob. that sits in his shop covered like an ugly piece of furniture. He has not used it for 10 years that I know of. An other friend who works at a photo shop, and is always talking about his 8" Cassegrain hasn't taken it outside for 6 years that I know of. Now have they lost interest in the Hobby? are too lazy, or just procrastinate forever. I asked Larry, the Camera salesman if he would be interested in selling the 8". Oh no, he said, one of these days I'll get around to setting it up, just too busy right now.... UHGGG!!! Before these people realize, bingo! Times up. As my Grandpa used to say, " Enjoy this moment, for this moment is your life." Clear skys... John M. Let me know if anybody knows any of these type, I would be interested in hearing about them and their hid away treasures..
Cass. or refractor. And they haven't touched them in years. In my case, one gentleman I know has a 10" Meade Dob. that sits in his shop covered like an ugly piece of furniture. He has not used it for 10 years that I know of. An other friend who works at a photo shop, and is always talking about his 8" Cassegrain hasn't taken it outside for 6 years that I know of. Now have they lost interest in the Hobby? are too lazy, or just procrastinate forever. I asked Larry, the Camera salesman if he would be interested in selling the 8". Oh no, he said, one of these days I'll get around to setting it up, just too busy right now.... UHGGG!!! Before these people realize, bingo! Times up. As my Grandpa used to say, " Enjoy this moment, for this moment is your life." Clear skys... John M. Let me know if anybody knows any of these type, I would be interested in hearing about them and their hid away treasures..