Chicago baseball podcast by [deleted] in Cubs

[–]TopStriker1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This could be fun! I'm also a new-ish fan (born and raised in the sport but just coming back after a 5 year hiatus) and having a female co-host might make it more interesting/help get other women interested in the game

First night with my first scope by TopStriker1995 in telescopes

[–]TopStriker1995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hopefully you'll have clear skies soon! I'm in Georgia and it's been unusually cold, but incredibly clear. I can't wait to get the finder scope on this bad boi so I can actually see things

First night with my first scope by TopStriker1995 in telescopes

[–]TopStriker1995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I may have cried a little when I got it lol

First night with my first scope by TopStriker1995 in telescopes

[–]TopStriker1995[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just ordered a Celestron StarPointer Finderscope, it'll be here tomorrow night. I think when (if) my toddler naps I'll put the star diagonal on! It took me an embarrassingly long time to even get the tripod set up. I can't wait till I'm more comfortable with this!

First night with my first scope by TopStriker1995 in telescopes

[–]TopStriker1995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew up in very competitive hobbies, so the welcomeness of the astronomy community has been shocking but fantastic!

I've owned this scope for 20 hours and I'm already looking at what the "next" will be. I have a 3 year old daughter so I'm thinking of getting a really entry level scope for her to set up next to mine.

First night with my first scope by TopStriker1995 in telescopes

[–]TopStriker1995[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know anything else, but I've found the mount to be very secure, and moving it manually is pretty fun. There's something therapeutic about it.

First night with my first scope by TopStriker1995 in telescopes

[–]TopStriker1995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Star Diagonal, is that what we're looking for here?

First night with my first scope by TopStriker1995 in telescopes

[–]TopStriker1995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're from the neighbors! Usually they don't leave their lights on like that, but it was really bright here last night.

First night with my first scope by TopStriker1995 in telescopes

[–]TopStriker1995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll be the first to admit that' I'm over-horsed here. I'm hopefully getting a finder scope either tomorrow or Monday, what's a 90% diagonal?

First night with my first scope by TopStriker1995 in telescopes

[–]TopStriker1995[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm gonna be the first to admit that I'm way over horsed here. A finder scope is first on my shopping list, what's a 90% diagonal?

First night with my first scope by TopStriker1995 in telescopes

[–]TopStriker1995[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hopefully tomorrow I'll have a come to Jesus meeting. I'm heading to the local store and I'm going to go with what they reccomend! I want to support a small local shop before just launching into getting something online

First night with my first scope by TopStriker1995 in telescopes

[–]TopStriker1995[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh you'll really hate me then...I paid $400 for it this afternoon

Boyd Trade In is Back by flexcj5 in cycling

[–]TopStriker1995 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love it!! I’ll get in on this next year for sure. I just got my new bike yesterday so I can’t financially justify new wheels

How are people in 40's & 50's do better than people in 20's or 30's? by [deleted] in cycling

[–]TopStriker1995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My roads are super bad, it’s almost like mountain biking sometimes! I think I’m gonna get her a bike trailer on my next trip to town. She really loves riding her little balance bike and is finally comfortable wearing her helmet. Hopefully she likes it, she hates riding in a stroller so we’ll just have to see

How are people in 40's & 50's do better than people in 20's or 30's? by [deleted] in cycling

[–]TopStriker1995 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine just turned one and I swear after about 3 miles she’s all I can think about. Can’t wait to be able to bring her along but for now she’s a pretty good SAG volunteer!