We were up in San Luis Osbispo today to sell the Obsession 18" Ultra
Compact telescope to a very nice guy named Chris from the Bay area.
SLO was halfway for each of is so we met there. While there, we went
for a great run in the state park near by up the Coon Creek trail.

A couple weeks ago, we drove to Scottsdale, AZ for the day and bought a used 18" Obsession Classic telescope from a really nice guy who made some great modifications to it. Now that we have the HUMMER, space isn't a problem so we really don't need an Ultra Compact telescope any longer. The classic is the same aperture as the Ultra Compact but has a ServoCat drive system, more cooling fans, and an electric collimation system. I put the Ultra Compact up for sale on Astromart tonight here: http://bit.ly/2hOgiC Here is a picture of the two side-by-side.

Got out for the third time in four days to run a 9 mile loop around
Lake Perris. Feeling good but out of shape having not got many long
runs in during the past few weeks. Probably above 90F and the best I
could muster was a 9min/mi pace. Definately room for improvement You
know it's hot when the water in your water bottle feels like it came
out of the hot side of the tap. Can't wait for cool winter weather!