Breaks my heart... second illness prompts sale-see $ update below
Mar 21, 2019 12:26:22 #
cheineck wrote:
I have sold very similar equipment in the past on ... (show quote)
Do you mean 28-300? I don't think I remember there ever being a 38-300!
Mar 21, 2019 13:09:13 #
I also have COPD but with exercise and meds I can cope ok.
I think 50 years of smoking might be my fault.
What telescopes do you have that you wish to sell.
Retiring to TN in the boondocks good for viewing
Bill
I think 50 years of smoking might be my fault.
What telescopes do you have that you wish to sell.
Retiring to TN in the boondocks good for viewing
Bill
Mar 21, 2019 13:19:00 #
cheineck wrote:
I have sold very similar equipment in the past on ... (show quote)
My best wishes for you, Carl. Fingers crossed.
Mar 21, 2019 14:10:26 #
digitalbill wrote:
I also have COPD but with exercise and meds I can cope ok.
I think 50 years of smoking might be my fault.
What telescopes do you have that you wish to sell.
Retiring to TN in the boondocks good for viewing
Bill
I think 50 years of smoking might be my fault.
What telescopes do you have that you wish to sell.
Retiring to TN in the boondocks good for viewing
Bill
It’s a Explorer Scientific ES-ED 102 refractor, with the AVX mount. Also has the hard case (metal) and soft case for mount. This gear has never been used. Once I get released from the hospital I. An send you more information, including pictures. I also a a couple of good quality lenses and filters for it. Everything has lots new protective cases.
Mar 21, 2019 14:43:52 #
As I have COPD don't let it scare you. Just live life well and within your limitations.
Will look forward to hearing from you when you get out.
Opps, sounds like you are in the Big House.
Best wishes and get well soon.
Bill
Will look forward to hearing from you when you get out.
Opps, sounds like you are in the Big House.
Best wishes and get well soon.
Bill
Mar 21, 2019 15:01:15 #
digitalbill wrote:
As I have COPD don't let it scare you. Just live life well and within your limitations.
Will look forward to hearing from you when you get out.
Opps, sounds like you are in the Big House.
Best wishes and get well soon.
Bill
Will look forward to hearing from you when you get out.
Opps, sounds like you are in the Big House.
Best wishes and get well soon.
Bill
Thanks Bill.
Mar 21, 2019 15:42:01 #
Dan Mc
Loc: NM
waegwan wrote:
I, too, suffer from severe COPD. Taking a shower, even with a seat, is like running a marathon or more. I, too, have had to give up so much (can't travel to any altitude, can't stand and play bass like I have done for decades, just can't keep up with family and friends and have to have a lot done for me.
Breathe easy, my friend...one day at a time, one task at a time.
Mar 21, 2019 17:10:04 #
Blair Shaw Jr wrote:
Sorry about your health condition and good luck with your sale sir. Getting old sucks.
At 85 I agree. But it sure beats the alternative!
Mar 21, 2019 19:05:40 #
cheineck wrote:
I have sold very similar equipment in the past on ... (show quote)
If I may say, you may get rid of equipment because of problems, but do not allow it to dictate you give up photography. Macro may be a way to keep your interest in photography. A studio setup requires less lifting, bending, etc. You may be confined to home, but DO NOT become confined. I, for one, will send you bugs and critters that are a glimpse into unknown world's. You do not sound on a tight budget. See macro section here on the Hog. You will find kindred spirits.Look at close ups. Flowers are so intricate that a dozen shots may not capture all. Get them in the yard.(weeds).
All that said, I feel going cold turkey on photography would cause withdrawal symptoms. You don't need that, too, what with health issues.
Bill
Mar 21, 2019 19:11:42 #
Blair Shaw Jr wrote:
Sorry about your health condition and good luck with your sale sir. Getting old sucks.
We can all agree. I just have never had much to say for the only alternative, either, and no final choice. (Insert smiley here?).
Bill
Mar 21, 2019 21:33:46 #
photoman
Loc: Budd Lake, NJ
Prayers for good health for you Carl. And to think, they call these the "Golden Years" HA !!!!
Mar 21, 2019 23:58:37 #
Carl, I am somewhat new on this forum but somewhat old to the illness area with a bad heart, kidneys are done, etc, etc, etc... You get the idea. I would dearly love to buy the whole thing, but my medical keeps me broke. So as a guy who likes to take photographs myself, get a power chair and a nice camera bag and head out. You can get Medicare to pay for it, or almost all of it. I have a chair that’s around $6500 and it got me back outside. I fly my DJI drones and go everywhere on it to take pictures. I almost spent they extra and got the chair for off reading but decided against it. As long as its not too rough, my chair goes right through stuff. It also goes 7-8 mph, which for a chair as large as mine, it’s moving. Hang in there Sir, and I hope you get to feeling better. If I come up with the money I’ll contact you.
Mar 22, 2019 01:42:06 #
Carl, best wishes! I empathize with you. I am 70 and also not in the best of my life. Take care.
Mar 22, 2019 11:09:45 #
mikedent
Loc: Florida
Explorer Scientific ES-ED 102 refractor
That's a really nice scope and mount! Have you done any photos with it?
That's a really nice scope and mount! Have you done any photos with it?
Mar 22, 2019 17:45:54 #
Never had the chance to use it! I saw through one at an astronomy club in NJ, and was blown away on how clear I saw things. The member who had it showed me pictures he took through and they were incredible! I purchased one, with the AVX mount, was extremely lucky to get the correct metal hard case for it. I actually went over board, and purchased a couple of lenses, then things took a turn for the worse for me. No chance of me getting well enough to drag this around and enjoy it. Even my very limited photography experience may have to go as well.
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