Guest Eddy Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Thought we could all share what we got from santa. I will post mine later when on my PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 No astro gear at all this year but I got a decent usb record deck to transfer all my precious vinyl to mp3. Been after one of these for years. Gonna start with my complete 70 -80s Budgie collection, "In for the kill" brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I got some really good books from SWMBO about space n stuff, and when my tripod is done she'll get me a 250pds. Gotta get my finger out to finish it lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Only astro related gift was a large furry hat with ear flaps!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 i got funny hat with flaps too...... and gloves that you can wear and still operate I phone. Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Shirt, socks, videos, pc games, ps3 games, e-cigarette, mouse mats, and liquer choccies - s'bout'it really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I got a Skywatcher newtonian focuser, a shroud for a 300P, a wixey guage, and a Telrad heater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Celestron 20x80's bins and an EQ2, still waiting for the motor drive. Allows me to do some visual while the main scope is imaging plus it will be used as a grab and go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Back yard eos, OIII ccd filter 2",14 pairs of socks ,countless deodorants aftershave ,two bottles of spirits,even tho every one no's am t total,3 blue rays ,and lots of pots to wash in the morning Pat I know exactly what you mean Pat, everyone knows Im celiac but I get tins of shortbread, a lovely pnchetta, biscuits galor and I cant touch any of them. Shows folks put alot of thought into gifts:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Cant do that with biscuits, the sell by date would reveal the plot :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ely Ellis Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 ASDA's finest quality lens cleaning kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Pair of bino's that I brought back from USA, a "Man Cave" sign to "go on the obs when you've built it", New fleece hoody, chocolates, booze, couple of DVD's. The gloves I wanted were no longer available from Decathlon apparently, so will go look about for some in a few days, as well as the fishing trousers I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 4 astro books, a laser collimator and a astronomy now binder ! Oh and a lovely bottle of brandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ryall Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I got some new filters! An OIII, a UHC and a ND all 1.25" a skywatcher dual focuser which I can't quite figure how to attach yet, a comfy observation chair and a case to put all my telescope accessories in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Not much in the way of astro gear but I did get the stargazers handbook an atlas of the night sky (http://http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0857382454'>http://http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0857382454) Lovely book unfortunately I already own a copy :-/ Then of course I did get that cool t shirt from my sister As a gift to myself I have ordered an ADM 14 inch universal dovetail bar to mount the 200P on the NEQ6 Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) Well Santa read my list replacement bahtinov for the Quattro, Anti vibration pads, stainless bolts for the Neq6 and also a warm hat. Russian Ushanka Now that's a warm hat Oh! And a subscription to S&N Edited December 27, 2012 by Teslar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I got one of those hats a couple of months ago - pure bunny fur lol - you really can't beat them for warmth though - nice purchase Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ryall Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Well Santa read my list replacement bahtinov for the Quattro, Anti vibration pads, stainless bolts for the Neq6 and also a warm hat. Russian Ushanka Now that's a warm hat Oh! And a subscription to S&N I want that hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Very versatile the Ushanka hats and toasty warm, Ive had one for 3 years now, cant beat em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryndalf Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 PM 2013 year book was only astro gift. Main other pressie was a metal detector...golden treasure hoard here I come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Well Santa read my list replacement bahtinov for the Quattro, Anti vibration pads, stainless bolts for the Neq6 and also a warm hat. Russian Ushanka Now that's a warm hat Oh! And a subscription to S&N I want that hat. Ussronline is the eBay seller if you really must have one. The leather version is much better quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Got mine from the army surplus in burton on trent, the fur one is the warmest, mines syntheic fur but toasty warm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) Bits for astro I got are - Philips month by month guide 2013 book, New hat with ear flaps, Heat holders tog 2.3 socks, reusable hand warmers Edited December 27, 2012 by Eddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DN18 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Runners wrist water bottle, jumper, car window frost sheet, bathroom nice smelly things and a bottle of Grants Whisky (or medicine as my Dad called it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrsR Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Subscription to S@N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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