Guest roblynmouth Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) Ok, so Star Scope, has been whistling the good tune all week, pointing to a fair Sunday night for about 3 hours, all the gear is in the studio checked and waiting for 8ish, to get started. EP's laid out, red light torch new batteries, wife on duty at 9.00pm with a cupper (bless her, what she puts up with you will never know). IPad fully charged and ready for use, longitude and latitude sorted for accurate location. Radio controled clock for accurate time to the nearest 10secs A quick check this afternoon confirmed my old batterie booster box works with the GOTO providing more and longer power than the 8 AA that normally power the scope. I even got my new tank suit, having decided that the old one had died a death and caught mildewitis. Return at 7.30 to enjoy a good 2 to three hours, nice clear evening, with little cloud, Vega to the North, and the Moon to the south (I know they are not exactly North & South, but you know what I mean) and a full one at that. And The F*****g key snaps in the £18 brand new padlock, and absolutely no way of getting into the studio tonight. Bummer. Well there's always another night. Edited January 27, 2013 by roblynmouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 oh dear maybe another night then sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roblynmouth Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Thanks, but it was going to be my first night, Virginity popped, cherry throwen away with carefree abandonment. Now I,v got to sike me self up for another night, which looks at this stage like Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 There's always something Rob, at least your scope kit wasn't directly involved. Better luck next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roblynmouth Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) Yep Checked the lock today in daylight, and as its shank is carbonated steel, not good for cutting the lock off. Looks like I've got to loose the whole clasp. However on the plus side I was contemplating installing a shed-bar locking system, and if the clasp/hasp has to go, this would be a good time to do the deed. Handmade from £30 for a single door (eBay) to around 50ish for a double door system, padlocks extra. Sigh, seems that that computer link to Hypathia, is going to have to wait a bit. Edited January 28, 2013 by roblynmouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Oh dear. Think I would've got the crowbar out. But as said, at least your kit is ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roblynmouth Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Oh dear. Think I would've got the crowbar out. But as said, at least your kit is ok Have to say, when I realised the bolt cutters we as much use as a chocolate fire guard, the prybar, was the next step. However with the crap weather and the next sky slot is possibly next week, I thought at least it's safe for the time being. Enough time to sort out the shed bar and new locks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Turtleboy Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 At least if you are having so much trouble getting in you know your kit is safe. Can you get a grinder on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Oh dear sorry to here this, hope you still filled out your observing log, it will make you smile in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I could write a book on disasters. I have had plenty but its a big learning curve onwards on upwards Pat I have started to keep a log of all things I do astronomical (for about the last 3 years) I like to look back every now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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