Re: Heinz 57

On Mon, 01 Dec 2003 16:39:48 GMT, "Starstuffed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ...reflected:

>Free time and uncontrolled passion often produce a love child.  . .such is
>Seymour, my main telescope.  I can't help it if those slick and shiny
>astronomy merchandise catalogues excite me.  Am I alone in not be able to
>resist the charms of a new accessory or upgrade for my telescope, especially
>when the beautiful item is photographed with just the right lighting and
>given a full page spread?
>
>It seems that the plastic protection I am using (VISA or Discovery)
>generally always fails me and before you know it, another delivery is in the
>cards and at my doorstep.  Surprise, surprise, surprise!!!!
>
>I also confess to having been with many.  Seymour is part Meade, part
>Coulter, part Orion, and part Astronomics.  Doubtlessly, some aspects of him
>resulted from one night stands with "quickie" suppliers. . . like the paint
>job he got from Krylon.  I could tell as the fine spray paint mist coated
>his long tube that he was loving every minute of it!!
>
>I really wanted to remain faithful to Meade, but darn it, the chance of
>saving money with a comparably priced item from a competitor makes me go
>gaga every time.
>
>
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>
>Martin
>To reply remove "ilikestars" from my email address

        I myself have always enjoyed eclecticism in all things.

Alan