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[candy]

I'm Candy. I come here from Bad Astronomy and Universe Today. I clicked on Joe's website. ;D

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Candy,

Welcome to the Chicago Astronomer family and for your nice first post! Tell us a bit about yourself and of your interest in astronomy.

A great site that Bad Astronomy/Universe today is, glad you came across my information.

Thanks for stopping by!

[Maddad]

Welcome to The Chiczgo Astronomer, John. You'll find this form moves vastly slower that the Bad Astronomer one does. Also, we don't have some of the intense personalities they have there either. It just feels better here.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Dave,

It is indeed more leisurely and tranquil here at the Chicago Astronomer...by intent. Personally, I detest the abrasive and obnoxious individual in all arenas of my life, and I attempt to put space between me and that element as best I can. And as administrator here, I continue that sentiment, making a place to relax and post without fear of ridicule or mockery. Only twice have I had to ban an individual for inappropiate behavior.

But...there is absolutely no problem with a good debate and rapid-fire dialog that other forums have...and I have participated myself in some. But it's the ones-upmanship and superiority complex that I find distasteful. It amuses me for awhile but than I get bored by it. Yahoo science chat has a great deal of that overbearing substance.

I do welcome all opinions, thoughts and posts of those of you who decide to stop by for awhile and see what's going on. It's all of value.

It's all cool and thanks Dave...

[Maddad]

Joe, it's why I come here.

[candy]

Hello. I haven't had much time to surf around the board, but I will this weekend. I've always been interested in Astronomy from a young age. I became more interested in it during my beginning years of college and science class. I've attended the Astrofest and the Star Party (Texarkana) most recently.

I am more interested in Space Travel. I'm leaning more toward private companies and the difference they will make for future generations. I work for an airline, so this intrigues me very much. I'll write more later. This is a very nice site at first glance. Thank you.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Hi Candy,

Glad you stopped by, and when you have the time...take a leisurely stroll through our topics, voice your opinions and enjoy.

Tell me about your space travel interests. As an airline employee yourself, I am reminded of the Pan Am scenes in 2001: A Space Odyssey, in where regular trips to space was commonplace. The private sector is taking an aggresive stance in commercial spacve travel plans, and the Falcon 1 space craft will be lifting off shortly for cheap. Let's hope it's successful.

Now...where did I put my Pan Am stock?...

[candy]

Hey, Joe, is there a way to get email generated when someone posts to this thread? I have dial up modem, and it is a little difficult to maneuver around. I'm sorry for asking such a silly question.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Candy...

Not at all a silly question. This forum does not offer such a email notification when a new topic has posted. But coincidentally, I am looking into such a tool by a third party to do such a thing.

But, in the meantime...

If you haven't noticed yet, at the near bottom of the main page of the Chicago Astronomer Forum - in the "Info Center" box, there is an option that allows you to view the 30 most recent posts. A new window opens and then you can easily scroll from top to bottom and view all of the fresh new topics and posts of the day or week. Most members do this manner of reading. Then at your leisure, you can read the older posts of interests.

Hope this helps you in better enjoying The Chicago Astronomer and I will work on the email notification.

[candy]

I linked your website from BAUT's Roving Mars (IMAX) thread. Fr. Wayne lives in the Chicago area, so I thought he'd enjoy your website.

I'll get better at this "roving" around. Good to know about the email notifications. I found the view 30 most recent posts, too. Thank you.

[candy]

admin said:

Tell me about your space travel interests.

You guessed it, sub-orbital travel just fascinates me. I joined the Virgin Galactic emailing list to get new updates. They are "far and few" between (did I get that backwards), but I still find it very exciting.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Candy,

Thank you for the mention and link on the Bad Astronomy/Universe Today forum. I have posted a reply on the subject of the "Roving Mars" pre-screening, and can be found here:

www.bautforum.com/showthread.php?p=668955#post668955

Glad you are getting better in navigating the content here at the Chicago Astronomer. If you have any suggestions on organization here, please do let me know.

It's all here for your enjoyment...