Re: [APML] Survived AstroImage 2002

[Robert Reeves <reeves10@swbell.net>]

> -->Also, I believe that you noted that the best flashlight was one that
> tastes good, because it
> is always in your mouth!

Oh gosh... I'm affraid that comment is going to haunt me for weeks.  <G> You
are not the only one who has mentioned that flash of eloquence that sprang
uninvited from my lips.  But I have to admit the concept was borrowed from
fellow APML member Kent Kirkley who told me about the Bite-a-light
attachment for miniMaglites.

> -->Have you guys tried the backpacking headlights??? -- just cover them
> with lots of red cellophane -- and the light is nearly always where you
> want it. I haven't gotten fancy
> enough to replace the LED's with red ones, but you could do this, too.

Both Kent and I use these devices that strap to your head with an eleastic
headband.  I find them most usefull when tearing down and packing up the
scope in the dark.

Robert Reeves                      reeves10@swbell.net
520 Rittiman Rd.                   www.robertreeves.com
San Antonio, Texas 78209    210-828-9036
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