Life challenges (divorce, etc.) this year have kept my astro activity and participation at an all-time low, but not for lack of desire. Sorry I missed Joan last night, I love her enthusiasm. FWIW, I've always enjoyed hearing from those who have become very adept (mastered is not too strong a word) at a particular skill. Chuck or Bruce giving an ATM presentation, or Dave Bearnson (sp?) deep sky wonders presentations, etc. I like the show and tell aspect too -- members showing off equipment, especially home-built goodies (how many have seen Loren Bjerke's 6-inch "rocket launcher" Newt that won an award at Riverside once upon a time?). Sharing favorite objects is certainly fun when in the field observing; can't hurt to do some of that in a meeting as well (how to find it and what to look for, etc.). One of these days I'd also like to hear some of the polished lectures that seasoned veteran presenters like Patrick do for groups (like when he's down at Bryce). I've yet to sit through one, and I'm sure it would give me a lot of good ideas for the next time I'm asked to help out with a group. --- Ann House <ann@annhouse.org> wrote:
I applaud Joan Carman for her well researched and fun presentation last night. I truly love our SLAS mtgs, though I don't always attend due to, well, life.
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