[Lowfer] Power Outages

[Mitch Powell]

> 
> I also belong to an amateur telescope maker's mailing list ... those guys
> are going on and on about how nice it is that the power is out.  Some are
> showing their families stars that they never knew were there.  Wish I were
> up there ... I'll bet it is nice.

Really amazing - I usually have to drive out of town for a black sky. The
local club has an observing site at an old abandoned WWII airstrip about 35
miles away. But lat night - there were satellites and stars that just are
never seen in the city.  Fortunately my dog requests a midnight walk anyway
- so there was a real bonus last night. -
> 
> Too bad it can't be permanent :)

Yes - but the alternative ( no electrons ) might not go over with the
general public.
In fact - after I fired up the new amplifier yesterday afternoon at 4:15 - I
forgot to turn on the liquid nitrogen for the "Ashlockian" loop - so I
assume that's what created the bump !

73
Mitch