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Posts Made By: Ron Streetenberger

March 19, 2006 07:02 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

SACSAYHUAMAN, MY FAVORITE ENIGMA

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
This site in Peru is too often attributed to the Incas. I have no doubt that the Incas could not have built anything that entailed the shaping and perfect fitting together of stones weighing over 100 tons. These huge stone walls have withstood many earthquakes over the millenia even though no mortar was employed in their joining. Who could have had the technology and power sources to have done this?

April 16, 2006 11:18 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Goldfinch with brand new outfits.

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
These guys are about ready to head north. Wish some could stay here in Texas.

April 25, 2006 01:33 AM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

Leaf Impersonator

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
This little guy(about 2.2" long)was on our patio this morning. Don't know what he's called but he does have a brighter side.

May 17, 2006 09:35 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

A FACE ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE.

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
This baby Cardinal is the only one in the nest which is in a Youpon bush one foot from the front of our house.

June 12, 2006 03:31 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Red dot finder-a new twist.

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
I decided to try this idea out, as I had been thinking about it for some time. It's a Leaper "Swat Force" rifle scope with my home made bracket. Scope was $29.97 at "Cheaper than Dirt". This thing works great and has very high precision alt/az adjustments. Integrated scope covers are a plus. Made in China, but what in hell isn't nowadays. If it's rugged enough to maintain alignment on a rifle, etc.

July 9, 2006 01:06 AM Forum: Eyepieces

GSO 2"barrel 42mm superwide.

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
I had about every eyepiece I wanted except for a good low power wide angle type. I didn't want to spend a lot of money so I took a chance on this one from Owl Services. How big a chance is $57.00 insured and shipped priority mail? This eyepiece has to be the BEST BARGAIN going. It is well made and optically a gem. Just over 11X in my Stellarvue 80, making it great for sky sweeping. It also looks like it will be a nice addition to my digiscoping endeavors.

August 6, 2006 12:24 PM Forum: Eyepieces

GSO 2" Barlow

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
I just received mine from Owl Services yesterday. If there is a better buy in a 2", 2X Barlow for $49.00 I'd like to hear about it. Using this thing is, simply put, doubling the power of an eyepiece with absolutely no degredation of image----period! It also works as a 3X if placed in front of the diagonal, again with wonderful results. Comes with a 1.25" eyepiece adapter. It's well made and light weight and, like the GSO 2" 42mm eyepiece, one of the all time great bargains in astronomy equipment.

August 17, 2006 08:36 PM Forum: Politics

NEXT NUCLEAR [NUCULAR IF YOUR INITIALS ARE G.W.B.] TEST

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
I PREDICT THAT THE NEXT AIR TEST OF A NUCLEAR DEVICE WILL BE CONDUCTED BY EITHER THE U.S. OR ISRAEL, AND WILL TAKE PLACE OVER IRAN. ANYONE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT?

August 18, 2006 08:50 PM Forum: Sports

ANY GOLFERS OUT THERE?

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
GOLF: A GAME DEVISED BY THE DEVIL, USING IMPLEMENTS ILL SUITED TO THEIR PURPOSE.

Winston Churchill[I]

August 20, 2006 05:15 PM Forum: DVDs and Music and Books That You Recommend

A GREAT READ THAT WILL CHANGE OLD IDEAS.

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
The tome "Forbidden Archeology" takes modern man's existance back many million years further than what is usually given as definative. Great read on the toilet as it is broken into many small chapters. Check Ebay for best price.

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