On 20 Aug 2003 19:43:44 GMT, obs (Tony) ...reflected:

Right now the temptation to pick up the phone and order one is overwhelming.
I've spent $400 on worse things.

I spent about that on an ambulance trip once, and one that could've been
easily avoided, not to mention the $500 extra once I arrived.

After all dont we all get off on playing
around with different telescopes. The curiosity in me is killing me. Too bad it
wasnt a 90mm for a couple hundred $$ more. Be easier to swallow.

I know what you mean, as I'm pacing about in my mind, too.

Even though they know exactly what it is, the curiosity must be eating at
Roland, Valery and the others as well. In their case its a business expense.
Who knows maybe they already have one and are keeping quiet so suckers like me
find out you get what you pay for.

Tony

Alan