2023 Workday Photos

The Springfield Telescope Makers spend a lot of time maintaining and improving our site and facilities every year. We repair damage to roads and fields, maintain and improve buildings, observatories and telescopes, repair and improve equipment, and of course get ready for and host the annual Stellafane Convention.

In 2023, Tom Spirock decided to document much of this work with photographs, and this page is the result of that effort.

Credits: All photos were taken by STM member Tom Spirock, who spends a lot of time at workdays and gets a lot done including snapping a lot of photos.

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The temporary top stone step under the porch of the Pink Clubhouse being removed to make way for the final step.	The temporary top stone step under the porch of the Pink Clubhouse being removed to make way for the final step.
John Martin moving the lawn.	John Martin moving the lawn.
Some old garage door parts being moved to long-term storage.	Some old garage door parts being moved to long-term storage.
Some old garage door parts being moved to long-term storage by Carl Malinowski.	Some old garage door parts being moved to long-term storage by Carl Malinowski.
Some old garage door parts being moved to long-term storage.	Some old garage door parts being moved to long-term storage.
Glenn Jackson (left) and John Martin inspecting the roads to make sure a big-rig won't catch any branches or power lines.	Glenn Jackson (left) and John Martin inspecting the roads to make sure a big-rig won't catch any branches or power lines.
Delivery of newly purchased porta-johns as a long-term money saver.	Delivery of newly purchased porta-johns as a long-term money saver.
Glenn Jackson making a bookcase for the Museum.	Glenn Jackson making a bookcase for the Museum.
Glenn Jackson making a storage box.	Glenn Jackson making a storage box.
The South side of the Pink Clubhouse; under construction.	The South side of the Pink Clubhouse; under construction.
The new, temporary, steps on the south-east corner of the Pink Clubhouse.	The new, temporary, steps on the south-east corner of the Pink Clubhouse.
George Springston working on the stone steps under the porch of the Pink Clubhouse.	George Springston working on the stone steps under the porch of the Pink Clubhouse.
Mike Hayes working on the new window in the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.	Mike Hayes working on the new window in the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
John Martin making a few adjustments to a stone.	John Martin making a few adjustments to a stone.
Scott Sulham (left) and Dave Tabor studying some weather damage to the South gable wall of the McGregor Obs.	Scott Sulham (left) and Dave Tabor studying some weather damage to the South gable wall of the McGregor Obs.
Julie Tabor working on the convention packets.	Julie Tabor working on the convention packets.
Jay Drew mowing the lawn.	Jay Drew mowing the lawn.
George Springston fixing some damage to the masonry on the North side of the Pink Clubhouse.	George Springston fixing some damage to the masonry on the North side of the Pink Clubhouse.
Michael Costanzo whackin' weeds.	Michael Costanzo whackin' weeds.
Ken Slater installing an electric outlet in Kuriskin's Kitchen.	Ken Slater installing an electric outlet in Kuriskin's Kitchen.
A pre-convention work meeting in the Flanders Pavilion.	A pre-convention work meeting in the Flanders Pavilion.
Bob Trzcinski (left), John Martin (center) and Jeff Lowe working on the backhoe.	Bob Trzcinski (left), John Martin (center) and Jeff Lowe working on the backhoe.
John Sillisan working on boards for signs.	John Sillisan working on boards for signs.
Glenn Jackson cutting lumber.	Glenn Jackson cutting lumber.
Painting crew for the South side of the Pink Clubhouse deciding on who will climb the ladder to work on the top of the eves.	Painting crew for the South side of the Pink Clubhouse deciding on who will climb the ladder to work on the top of the eves.
Painting crew for the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.	Painting crew for the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
Bob Trzcinski working on moving a cement barrier.	Bob Trzcinski working on moving a cement barrier.
Roger Williams working on moving a cement barrier.	Roger Williams working on moving a cement barrier.
Jay Drew moving the lawn.	Jay Drew moving the lawn.
Bob Trzcinski hoeing cement into the barrier form.	Bob Trzcinski hoeing cement into the barrier form.
Bob Trzcinski adding water to the cement for a barrier.	Bob Trzcinski adding water to the cement for a barrier.
Cecilia Dietrich and Glenn Jackson making a paper towel holder for Glenn's galley.	Cecilia Dietrich and Glenn Jackson making a paper towel holder for Glenn's galley.
Mark Sproul (left) and Clif Ashcraft making the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.	Mark Sproul (left) and Clif Ashcraft making the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.
Cecilia Dietrich and Glenn Jackson making a paper towel holder for the clubhouse.	Cecilia Dietrich and Glenn Jackson making a paper towel holder for the clubhouse.
Cecilia Dietrich and Glenn Jackson making a paper towel holder for the clubhouse.	Cecilia Dietrich and Glenn Jackson making a paper towel holder for the clubhouse.
Clif Ashcraft cutting lumber for the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.	Clif Ashcraft cutting lumber for the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.
Cecilia Dietrich making a paper towel holder for the clubhouse.	Cecilia Dietrich making a paper towel holder for the clubhouse.
“Big Bob” Morse (left), Michael Costanzo (center) and Ken Slater preparing the South side of the Pink Clubhouse for painting.	“Big Bob” Morse (left), Michael Costanzo (center) and Ken Slater preparing the South side of the Pink Clubhouse for painting.
Scott Sulham painting the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.	Scott Sulham painting the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
Michael Costanzo (left) and Brian Mentz preparing the South side of the Pink Clubhouse for painting.	Michael Costanzo (left) and Brian Mentz preparing the South side of the Pink Clubhouse for painting.
“Big Bob” Morse painting the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.	“Big Bob” Morse painting the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
Scott Sulham painting the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.	Scott Sulham painting the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
Melinda Callis assembling easels for posters for a display about the 100th anniversary of Stellafane.	Melinda Callis assembling easels for posters for a display about the 100th anniversary of Stellafane.
Brian Mentz preparing the South side of the Pink Clubhouse for painting.	Brian Mentz preparing the South side of the Pink Clubhouse for painting.
Michael Costanzo trimming lumber for the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.	Michael Costanzo trimming lumber for the South side of the Pink Clubhouse.
Michael Costanzo (ground level) and Brian Mentz preparing the South side of the Pink Clubhouse for painting.	Michael Costanzo (ground level) and Brian Mentz preparing the South side of the Pink Clubhouse for painting.
Bob Trzcinski repairing a garden hose.	Bob Trzcinski repairing a garden hose.
Bob Trzcinski painting the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.	Bob Trzcinski painting the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.
John Sillisan painting signs.	John Sillisan painting signs.
Ray Wilder cooking a chicken dinner.	Ray Wilder cooking a chicken dinner.
Mark Sproul (left) and Clif Ashcraft cutting lumber for the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.	Mark Sproul (left) and Clif Ashcraft cutting lumber for the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.
Mark Sproul (left) and Clif Ashcraft making the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.	Mark Sproul (left) and Clif Ashcraft making the outside light path baffle for the spectrohelioscope.
The Schupmann telescope in the McGregor Observatory.	The Schupmann telescope in the McGregor Observatory.
The Pink Clubhouse and the Porter Turret telescope at sunset.	The Pink Clubhouse and the Porter Turret telescope at sunset.