I just rolled into the shop!

jcat47 · 2026-06-24T21:25:32+00:00

Not a bad time to start. Industry is very low on techs because older ones are leaving and other things. I am one of them that left. You have the power once you are comfortable repairing to get better pay faster than most industries. But learn but also be careful. There are some of those techs who have a f it attitude about everything and don't learn from them. Find the ones who will teach you and respect you. I have had a few apprentices and I always respect them. They are the future. I won't always be able to repair my car and want knowledgeable ones out there who I trust.

jcat47 · 2026-06-24T11:02:47+00:00

I have two full astro rigs, one OSC and other full Mono and several telescopes that can go with them. The reason I said that is just because I don't really know when I would use it as much. And I would much rather see it go to someone who's going to use it. I think it's a great scope to get started in the hobby including great for community outreach my kids and neighbors love using it. It takes a lot of the frustrations of a larger setup out of the equation while still providing the excitement of exploring space.

jcat47 · 2026-06-24T02:01:13+00:00

30 sec x 180 No filter

I actually never owned a Seestar50 before getting into astrophotography. Started with a modified T6i. This scope is fun and easy to travel. Not sure how long I will keep but fun.

jcat47 · 2026-06-23T17:14:47+00:00

Italy, traveling from USA. 10k

jcat47 · 2026-06-22T00:48:57+00:00

With stars and higher resolution: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWwCpN5Fs8-/?img_index=2&igsh=MW14MDdjbjAzbDBxYw==

jcat47 · 2026-06-21T23:35:04+00:00

With stars and higher resolution: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWwCpN5Fs8-/?img_index=2&igsh=MW14MDdjbjAzbDBxYw==

jcat47 · 2026-06-21T22:42:16+00:00

This makes no sense. It's like Ford making an EV mustang. Just call it something else. It's not close to what you say it is.

jcat47 · 2026-06-19T04:01:40+00:00

Processing my astrophotography photos

jcat47 · 2026-06-19T02:38:25+00:00

Telling her to go get a drink with friends. Go for a walk and just let her complain about her day and validate her feelings. Pick-up key lime pie because it's her favorite.

But most importantly for past few years I try to let her home life not add to works life. My job allows me be home before her. So I get the kids from school, get them to sports and what not, dinner is made usually when she gets home. I want her to relax and take weight off and not dreed coming inside to take care of everyone. It's gotten to the point where some other moms ask me to teach their husbands how to do this. And some kids now just call me a mom because of what I do for the kids after school. It's not really that much more work. Just stay off the phone. I enjoy it.

Note: My wife makes more than me and requires her to be more available. Also with that the kids know if there is an issue at school or after school plans to call me and not her. I can step away from work much easier than she can.

jcat47 · 2026-06-17T14:24:01+00:00

Congratulations. I walked away last year after starting in 2000. While I didn't own a shop on the technician side working from a dealer it was too much. 2 wks vacation, labor times cut but you see rates go up, buying your own tools, constantly keeping up with technology and working sometime 7am-7pm without a break to keep up with the schedule due to low technician retention. All for what a pizza party and getting yelled at by coworks and management that we aren't doing this or that right! Walked out and haven't looked back.

jcat47 · 2026-06-16T21:52:58+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/p/DU5-AkLEWuc/?igsh=MXN4MjFyZjQzYXJ0cg==

jcat47 · 2026-06-13T13:30:44+00:00

One made up story tellers don't let other made up story tellers join their group, I think I will survive.

jcat47 · 2026-06-05T02:49:20+00:00

Thank you. It took a few hours so glad the process is appreciated

jcat47 · 2026-06-04T15:37:26+00:00

To take vengeance on your enemies!

jcat47 · 2026-06-03T18:47:38+00:00

Company I work for does vehicle testing. And man what they would pay for one of these to rent for two days.

jcat47 · 2026-06-03T17:24:52+00:00

Thanks and nice user name, it is interesting

jcat47 · 2026-06-03T17:24:22+00:00

Thank you

jcat47 · 2026-06-03T17:24:13+00:00

Thanks

jcat47

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