Some Astro Humour on cold January Days

All, I just saw this on another e-mail forum I'm subscribed to, It's funny how we astronomers have a different mindset to 'normal' people, apologies to those who consider themselves 'normal'

Worth the read!
What we say:
Yes, the premium apo refractors are well worth the money.
What we mean:
(A) My spouse has no idea what I spend on astro gear, or
( We have no children in our household.

What we say:
Well, yes, with a little work that Tasco you have can make
a decent starter scope.
What we mean:
I feel your pain.

What we say:
I live in a moderately light polluted area.
What we mean:
I'm about ready to go on a rampage and shoot out all the street
and flood lights within 10 miles.

What we say:
If you dress properly, cold weather observing is no problem.
What we mean:
I haven't lost any fingers or toes to frostbite yet.

What we say:
This small apo gives the ultimate razor sharp, high contrast views.
What we mean:
I'm not industrious enough to set up a big dob, but this thing sure
was expensive - aren't you impressed?

What we say:
Yes, it takes a few minutes to get set up, but the views through
this
big daddy dob are unbelievable.
What we mean:
This behemoth has finally worn me down. Wanna buy it?

What we say:
I can't quite make out the spiral arms in that galaxy.
What we mean:
Where's the galaxy? My night vision died ten years ago.

Keith..

Excellent! I particlarly liked the last one!

Love the 1st and 2nd one's I had a tasco myself back in the 'good ol days'

Keith..

Great. Dont worry i aint normal :lol:

Thats pretty funny, thanks for sharing Keith... :lol:

Any chance i can copy on to the ukww space forum?