not that a screen door would do much to deter a black bear that smelled food.
No telescope, but thanks. NYC skies don't so much work for telescopes - not that I have any knowledge of that.
I've seen honest faces before. They usually come attached to liars.
Willow ,'Conversations with Dead People'
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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
msbelle - May 31, 2006 4:45:45 pm PDT #9812 of 10002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
sarameg - May 31, 2006 4:52:07 pm PDT #9813 of 10002
not that a screen door would do much to deter a black bear that smelled food.
I was thinking the wrought iron bars so common in that part of the world. Also, a non-opening wouldn't prove as curious as an opening to a nosy bear.
Also, I mean, should you ever find yourself with an astro-loving kid, I've got connections down there. I'm biased because I have fond memories of getting into unauthorized portions of telescopes. Giant wheels! Getting to push the buttons that turn tons of glass and iron! Swinging from the secondary mirror supports! OK, don't tell dad's bosses about that part.
Liese S. - May 31, 2006 5:03:31 pm PDT #9814 of 10002
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Hee. That's a great story. The bear was probably all, "Damn! And I was just about to check out Ursa Major at close range. I'll just act casual and leave."
sarameg - May 31, 2006 5:06:22 pm PDT #9815 of 10002
Actually, knowing the observers, the bear was probably like " DONUTS! Wonder if they are from the Lodge or the General Store. Hope these pinkies aren't vegan..."
Kathy A - May 31, 2006 5:08:18 pm PDT #9816 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
OK, so I'm watching the Frontline thing on AIDS. And I just saw a President actually RESPOND to the charges of a heckler, taking responsibility, not making glib, looking tormented and saddened to admit fault. And admitting failure. Not a President I was particularly pleased with a lot of the time, but THAT was accountability. God, I miss that.
I saw part of the first half of that last night, and my reaction was the same as yours. As much as I dislike Reagan's politics and especially his delayed reaction to the AIDS epidemic, the fact that he didn't have the hecklers to his (only) AIDS speech escorted immeditately out of the room just shows how far the Presidency has fallen in the past 5 1/2 years.
sarameg - May 31, 2006 5:11:33 pm PDT #9817 of 10002
Kathy, the funny part is I missed that part. My reaction was to Clinton tonight.
msbelle - May 31, 2006 5:12:34 pm PDT #9818 of 10002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
oh a trip out there to see the 'scopes I think will have to happen. What age would that make sense at?
sarameg - May 31, 2006 5:28:02 pm PDT #9819 of 10002
I'd say whenever the kid has interest. In general experience (ie, my dad's tour requests) there is a peak around 7-10 and another in the mid teens, if they are sciencey. I think the 7-10 is sort of the most-fun, rather than career, interest stage. It's then still all about cool tools and machinery, and less about peers and life crap. This may be another bias talking as I pretty much find that age most endearing after the whole baby-kitten-cuddle phase.
sarameg - May 31, 2006 5:38:35 pm PDT #9820 of 10002
OK, this Frontline program? Is seriously making want to punch people. I did hit the tv once. Threw a brush at it another. Saving lives or your fucking paper thin imitation facimile of christian or whatever morals, you fucking fuckhead?!
Really. Really. Hate. People.
I am reluctant to wish ill on people, even when I think them wrong. But I'm going there.
OTOH, there are some incredible people who pushed back. Them, I'll kiss.
msbelle - May 31, 2006 5:40:35 pm PDT #9821 of 10002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
you? kiss? other people?