Re: [APML]: Vermin at the observing site?

["Robert L. Tiffany" <rtiffany@ridgecrest.ca.us>]

Rob Roy wrote:

>  
>  
>
> If you do mention a DEET-containing product as a mosquito deterrent
> make
> sure you mention how nasty it is to some plastics- it dissolves them! 
> My
> scope's keypad still has my fingerprints permanently imbedded in its
> surface.  My fingers actually stuck to the keypad when I used DEET one
>
> night.  Now I keep a wet cloth so I can clean my hands after rubbing
> on the
> stuff.
>
> Rob Roy
> Maker of LX200/Magellan II joysticks
> INFO- http://worldchat.com/commercial/skyoptics/

  
Rob, I understand that in Canada it's not just the mosquitos you have to
worry about but it's the moose they might be carrying away and might
drop on you that is the real concern!  :)