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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chewbaxter" data-source="post: 1250566" data-attributes="member: 67079">I've been reading this thread with interest... I've seen people with the top gear and found them not to brag so far... most quite happy that you appear to show an interest...I wonder though... does "Optic Envy" exist?Surely there's some belting piece of equip. out there and you get to have a look through and go "WOW - I'm jealous!!!" - I'll admit it... I'm one!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />I drive a Fiesta and am happy with it... still doesn't stop me drooling at the thoughts of a Chrysler PT Cruiser though!!!Ahem... anyhow, I digress... here's info. on my gear... which I am VERY happy with and got 'cheap as chips'...<a href="http://www.runboard.com/bbirdwatching.f5.t38" target="_blank">Chewie's Scope - click for more info.</a> (what a bargain - I'm chuffed to bits with the clarity, weight and ease of use)<a href="http://www.runboard.com/bbirdwatching.f5.t30" target="_blank">Chewie's Bins - click for more info.</a> (I REALLY do rate these and feel they can 'hold their own' against some of the top bins. out there.and psst... I always keep the cover on my 'scope... so no-one will ever know that I got it for less than £150 - BLAST! I've just ruined the illusion now by posting - you'll tell EVERYONE!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />Neil.</blockquote>

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