Al wrote:

"R. Martin" wrote in message
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Al wrote:

"WayneH" wrote in message
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Most of the replies to this thread have been supportive of the notion
that a telescope would be a good addition. Here's my take - when I go
to a bed & breakfast inn, the *last* thing on my mind is stargazing
(and I'm an old coot - I imagine "youngers" will feel even more so).

But good on ya if you provide a 'scope anyway...

Wayne Hoffman
33° 49" 17' N 117° 56" 41' W
"Don't Look Down"

http://home.pacbell.net/w6wlr/

Can't agree with your conclusion. Are you aware that there are several
astronomy B&B's in the south west that do a super business? You have to
make reservations months ahead of time for the opportunity to stay there
when you want to and to use one of their many available telescopes. By
the
way, they have many scopes for you to rent including refractors,
reflectors
and SCT's up to 16" aperture. The only attraction in most of these
B&B's is
astronomy, as they are situated under dark skies away from city lights
and
in the middle of nowhere. If there existed a B&B under dark skies
within 2
or 3 hours from my home, I would be a frequent customer.

You might have to be to have a chance to look when the skies are
clear. That is the climatological advantage of having an astronomy
B&B in the West, of course.

Too bad, there is
no such thing. By the way, I live very close to NYC and it never gets
dark
here.

Al

If you feel strongly enough about it, follow the strong entrepreneurial
spirit in this country. It sounds like you think you've found a market
niche. Go for it!

Regards,
Russell

Great idea, Russell! Only problem problem is that I already have too many
stones in the fire...and it's kind of too late for me.

Al

I know about too many stones, but remember Grandma Moses - it's
never too late.

Regards,
Russell