"Al" wrote in message
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I'm sure
you don't have the problem of justifying the expense of new astronomy toys
to your wife...after all, these are your tools. Some guys have all the
luck!

Hehe! The ironic thing is that I'm quite happy with what I have..... a 6"
f/10 Newt on a GEM with clock drive. My main personal interest is Jupiter,
and it does very well on old Jove. I've had pretty much the same setup since
1986. Oh and I'm also quite happy with the wife too. :-) Got married in '81.

I have more money invested in equipment from my first career. As I type,
within arm's reach are 3 saxophones...alto, tenor, low A baritone; a
clarinet; 2 flutes (one belongs to my wife); and a studio size piano (my
wife's career).

After 10 years of making my living as a musician and music teacher with
astronomy as a hobby, I switched which is the job and which is the hobby.
Been doing my "second career" for 12 years now. No complaints here.

Clear Skies,
Craig in Tampa