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NEAF 2012

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I would like to take a moment to thank Mr Stephen Ramsden for helping make NEAF 2012 the biggest to date. His willingness to give of himself is endless. His love for kids is boundless. He was there for me from the beginning to the end. You my friend are the real deal. You have my resources for anything you need. People this man is my Hero!


Would you please come back!!!! I need you!


Alan :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:


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Oh Alan,

The Sun does all the work man..

I love working with you because there is no ego, no BS and when something needs to be done, you just do it. Love that shitte!


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The Solar party was great. What I wanna know is how do I get myself included for next year??


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I'll second Alan's praise :cheer:

I sat in on the workshop that Stephen put on on Saturday morning and he did an excellend job coverign the basiscs of what we can see and image on the sun and helped a room full of people get, what I believe, their first attempt at solar imaging. After an hour or more under the sun he took the majority back in to show soem image process with images captured just a short time earlier.

Stephen had a great assortment of solar equipment set up to use (Ha, CaK, Whie Light + cameras and computers)....and worked with the group to answer their questions. I can only imaging the awe that the school groups have when he runs the program with them. I sure hope the solar bug rubs off on a few of them.

Great job Stephen :bow:

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crank car, drive to Suffern, you're in!

I can work ya' to death just like I did Bill and Chuck..:) April 20th, 2013


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Stephen it was finally nice to meet you. You did a super job. I do not know where your energy comes from. :) Elena said she is going workout more for next year so she can do heavy lifting! :silly:


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Oh yeah! you guys are the best!


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Stephen,
Next year can I bring my own equiptment and set up with you.I had a great time helping out.
:) Thanks


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Bill ,

I welcome your addition to the show! I would like to see alot more children educated at NEAF 2013.

So i'm sure we can use the help.


Bring it and they will come......


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amen...


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I thank you for the mention. However, even tho my feet might argue with this, I did a lot less time at the party then Steven Kim. He is a great dude with loads of heart and info.

You had an great crew Saturday, including Steven's wife and daughters. I can only imagine you had the same amount of help on Sunday.

Stephen, your devotion and attitude are an example that makes people want to help.

AND Stupendous Job Alan.


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