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![]() I remember being involved with an astronomical society when I was about 9 or 10 years old and sitting in meetings that lasted until past 10 at night with a group of primarily "older" people. At the time I never sensed it, but a lot of the people showed up just to share my enthusiasm and mentor me. One time after I had received a substantial picture package from NASA I got to be the main speaker and make a 20 minute presentation to a group of about 40 people ranging from mill workers to physicists. The reception I received afterwards from a group of people that accepted me as their PEER was almost overwhelming. It was a terrific feeling to feel like "part of the group", even though I was their junior by at least 30 years. I am sharing this because we as a group have the ability to make these kids feel just as accepted as I did - and I welcome any opportunity in life that gives me the chance to give back what I once received. Keep up the good work kids, and when you read a negative post from some grumpy old fart just remember that by the time you are their age, your tanks will kick royal butt all over theirs... OR their MOM's... haha ![]()
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