Re: [Utah-astronomy] S and T in trouble
I know I haven't signed up for either Astronomy or S&T, but I have read one at the local library. I have been reading the RASC editions that are from 2007 and back. There are some interesting articles in there. I believe they have from 1998 to 2007 archived online. I'm sure most know it but as a newbie I enjoy reading the back issues from up north. Jay On 2009-02-13 23:23, Chuck Hards wrote:
Debbie, imagine if you had most or all of the issues going back to the '40's. Mine are in boxes in the basement, but I think Patrick's are easily accessable.
When I retire, I might make it a project to scan and store all the articles I think worthwhile, and sell the paper issues on eBay.
I wish some of the more recent amateur astronomers could have experienced S
Chuck, Don't plan your retirement on the income from selling your S&T back issues on Ebay... We bought about 40 years worth of back issues on Ebay for $0.99 The seller shipped them in individual plastic wrappers, wrapped in sets of 12, and very carefully boxed. We offered to pay more for the shipping but he refused. And.. For Eric.. it's lutefisk :), and you are right, it is Norwegian, although most Norwegians have never seen it, and it is most popular with Americans and Canadians of Norwegian descent. Clearly an example of people holding on to traditions that are best left to die off. Jo Quoting Jay Eads <jayleads@gmail.com>:
I know I haven't signed up for either Astronomy or S&T, but I have read one at the local library. I have been reading the RASC editions that are from 2007 and back. There are some interesting articles in there. I believe they have from 1998 to 2007 archived online. I'm sure most know it but as a newbie I enjoy reading the back issues from up north.
Jay
On 2009-02-13 23:23, Chuck Hards wrote:
Debbie, imagine if you had most or all of the issues going back to the '40's. Mine are in boxes in the basement, but I think Patrick's are easily accessable.
When I retire, I might make it a project to scan and store all the articles I think worthwhile, and sell the paper issues on eBay.
I wish some of the more recent amateur astronomers could have experienced S
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No worries Jo, I won't be retiring anytime soon. My 401(k) died in 2002, and again last year. There's about enough left to buy my cemetery plot, at this point. My new plan involves pyramid schemes, scamming the elderly, and lottery tickets. On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 7:19 PM, Josephine Grahn <bsi@xmission.com> wrote:
Chuck, Don't plan your retirement on the income from selling your S&T back issues on Ebay... We bought about 40 years worth of back issues on Ebay for $0.99 The seller shipped them in individual plastic wrappers, wrapped in sets of 12, and very carefully boxed. We offered to pay more for the shipping but he refused.
And.. For Eric.. it's lutefisk :), and you are right, it is Norwegian, although most Norwegians have never seen it, and it is most popular with Americans and Canadians of Norwegian descent. Clearly an example of people holding on to traditions that are best left to die off. Jo
Chuck, You wrote: My new plan involves pyramid schemes, scamming the elderly, and lottery tickets. You are in the right state for that. Those are good ol’ Utah traditions…;-o). Jim --- On Fri, 2/13/09, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote: From: Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] S and T in trouble To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Date: Friday, February 13, 2009, 9:45 PM No worries Jo, I won't be retiring anytime soon. My 401(k) died in 2002, and again last year. There's about enough left to buy my cemetery plot, at this point. My new plan involves pyramid schemes, scamming the elderly, and lottery tickets. On Fri, Feb 13, 2009 at 7:19 PM, Josephine Grahn <bsi@xmission.com> wrote:
Chuck, Don't plan your retirement on the income from selling your S&T back issues on Ebay... We bought about 40 years worth of back issues on Ebay for $0.99 The seller shipped them in individual plastic wrappers, wrapped in sets of 12, and very carefully boxed. We offered to pay more for the shipping but he refused.
And.. For Eric.. it's lutefisk :), and you are right, it is Norwegian, although most Norwegians have never seen it, and it is most popular with Americans and Canadians of Norwegian descent. Clearly an example of people holding on to traditions that are best left to die off. Jo
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Jo,
I was not sure of spelling, but take my name, for example it's spelling is different depending on if you are from Norway, Sweden, or Denmark. I thought lutefisk has a general Norse origin. It was used as a food source while at sea. There is a Lutefisk Festival in Wisconsin or Minnesota, but I think you can get it in Scandanavia. My Danish ancestors talk about eating it, but generally they like to poke fun at Norwegians and Swedes for eating it. My grandma and grandpa emigrated from Denmark, my father was born on a ship of US registry while they crossed the atlantic. Law of supply and demand probably make back issues of Sky&Tel worthless. I saved them for a while but ended up putting them in the recycle bin. Erik Chuck,
Don't plan your retirement on the income from selling your S&T back issues on Ebay... We bought about 40 years worth of back issues on Ebay for $0.99 The seller shipped them in individual plastic wrappers, wrapped in sets of 12, and very carefully boxed. We offered to pay more for the shipping but he refused.
And.. For Eric.. it's lutefisk :), and you are right, it is Norwegian, although most Norwegians have never seen it, and it is most popular with Americans and Canadians of Norwegian descent. Clearly an example of people holding on to traditions that are best left to die off. Jo
Quoting Jay Eads <jayleads@gmail.com>:
I know I haven't signed up for either Astronomy or S&T, but I have read one at the local library. I have been reading the RASC editions that are from 2007 and back. There are some interesting articles in there. I believe they have from 1998 to 2007 archived online. I'm sure most know it but as a newbie I enjoy reading the back issues from up north.
Jay
On 2009-02-13 23:23, Chuck Hards wrote:
Debbie, imagine if you had most or all of the issues going back to the '40's. Mine are in boxes in the basement, but I think Patrick's are easily accessable.
When I retire, I might make it a project to scan and store all the articles I think worthwhile, and sell the paper issues on eBay.
I wish some of the more recent amateur astronomers could have experienced S
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--- On Sat, 2/14/09, erikhansen@TheBlueZone.net <erikhansen@TheBlueZone.net> wrote:
Law of supply and demand probably make back issues of Sky&Tel worthless. I saved them for a while but ended up putting them in the recycle bin.
Erik
Every spring at the first Harmon's starparty I give away my old copies to young people interested in astronomy along with a year's worth of Orion catalogs. I'm hoping that they end up on a dozen coffee tables where the advertisements have a chance to work their magic. DT
Great idea, Daniel. I'll have to give mine to our local elementary school. Since I moved to Mt. Pleasant four years ago, I've offered time and again to do star parties for the school but they've never accepted my invitation. Maybe with S&T in hand that would change. Kim -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of daniel turner Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 10:54 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] S and T in trouble --- On Sat, 2/14/09, erikhansen@TheBlueZone.net <erikhansen@TheBlueZone.net> wrote:
Law of supply and demand probably make back issues of Sky&Tel worthless. I saved them for a while but ended up putting them in the recycle bin.
Erik
Every spring at the first Harmon's starparty I give away my old copies to young people interested in astronomy along with a year's worth of Orion catalogs. I'm hoping that they end up on a dozen coffee tables where the advertisements have a chance to work their magic. DT _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://gallery.utahastronomy.com Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1952 - Release Date: 2/13/2009 6:29 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1952 - Release Date: 2/13/2009 6:29 PM
Daniel, Good man! That is a lot better than just thowing them away. Jim --- On Sat, 2/14/09, daniel turner <outwest112@yahoo.com> wrote: From: daniel turner <outwest112@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] S and T in trouble To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Date: Saturday, February 14, 2009, 10:53 AM --- On Sat, 2/14/09, erikhansen@TheBlueZone.net <erikhansen@TheBlueZone.net> wrote:
Law of supply and demand probably make back issues of Sky&Tel worthless. I saved them for a while but ended up putting them in the recycle bin.
Erik
Every spring at the first Harmon's starparty I give away my old copies to young people interested in astronomy along with a year's worth of Orion catalogs. I'm hoping that they end up on a dozen coffee tables where the advertisements have a chance to work their magic. DT _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://gallery.utahastronomy.com Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com
They have an intrinsic value; unfortunately it doesn't translate into dollars very efficiently. For me anyway, the Gleanings for ATMs and Telescope Making departments are a treasure-trove of information... and history. And of course, the issues with my own articles in them will always be priceless. On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 10:34 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
Law of supply and demand probably make back issues of Sky&Tel worthless. I saved them for a while but ended up putting them in the recycle bin.
Jay,
You should really check out "Deep Sky", they have great observing articles. Erik I know I haven't signed up for either Astronomy or S&T, but I have
read one at the local library. I have been reading the RASC editions that are from 2007 and back. There are some interesting articles in there. I believe they have from 1998 to 2007 archived online. I'm sure most know it but as a newbie I enjoy reading the back issues from up north.
Jay
On 2009-02-13 23:23, Chuck Hards wrote:
Debbie, imagine if you had most or all of the issues going back to the '40's. Mine are in boxes in the basement, but I think Patrick's are easily accessable.
When I retire, I might make it a project to scan and store all the articles I think worthwhile, and sell the paper issues on eBay.
I wish some of the more recent amateur astronomers could have experienced S
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