2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16
by Jay Drew & Ken Slater 2006-Dec-16
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Early Morning at Stellafane
Several of our instructors (usually Jay and Tom) get to Stellafane early on Mirror Class Day to turn on the heat, make a fire, and get the buildings ready for class. Often this means also shoveling snow, but not this day. Here are some pre-class pictures by Jay:
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Early Morning at Stellafane
Clubhouse at 8:00 LST The south wall sundial reads 8:00 AM Local Solar Time
Clubhouse at 8:00 LST
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Early Morning at Stellafane
Mt. Ascutney The Porter Turret is in the foreground, as the clouds hide the summit of Mt. Ascutney.
Mt. Ascutney
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Early Morning at Stellafane
McGregor and Bench The McGregor Observatory is seen on a nice late fall day behind a stone bench in the south observing field.
McGregor and Bench
Members at Work
Club members also use mirror class days to get other work done.
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Members at Work
Wood Warms You Twice Once when Glenn splits it, once when you burn it. The bunkhouse is heated with a wood stove.
Wood Warms You Twice
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Members at Work
John Martin Our site manager checks in at the bunkhouse before heading out to repair some roads.
John Martin
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Members at Work
Jeff Grinds Club VP Jeff uses the grinding machine on a 16" mirror.
Jeff Grinds
Mirror Class: Bunkhouse
Lots of activity at the bunkhouse, and much outdoors on a mild day!
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Mirror Class: Bunkhouse
Jeremy, Isaac & Tom Discussing mirror making on the bunkhouse porch.
Jeremy, Isaac & Tom
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Mirror Class: Bunkhouse
Rick Rick grinds outside under the bunkhouse roof.
Rick
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Mirror Class: Bunkhouse
Randall Randall fine grinds in the kitchen.
Randall
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Mirror Class: Bunkhouse
Chris Chris grinds in the bunkhouse.
Chris
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Mirror Class: Bunkhouse
Wayne Wayne prepares some pitch for lap making.
Wayne
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Mirror Class: Bunkhouse
Steve Steve channels his new lap.
Steve
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Mirror Class: Bunkhouse
George's New Lap Coated in pink Cerium Oxide, George's new lap just needs the channels opened up.
George's New Lap
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Mirror Class: Bunkhouse
George George opens the channels on his new lap outside the bunkhouse.
George
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Mirror Class: Bunkhouse
A Nice New Lap George show's off his fine new lap.
A Nice New Lap
Mirror Class: McGregor
Several mirrors are pretty close to being completed here.
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Mirror Class: McGregor
Eileen Eileen wets down her lap in preparation for a figuring session. Paul is testing another mirror in the background.
Eileen
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Mirror Class: McGregor
Dave & Samantha Dave watches while Samantha polishes her mirror.
Dave & Samantha
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Mirror Class: McGregor
Joyce Joyce figures while Dave sets up the tester in the background.
Joyce
Holiday Club Meeting
Usually we can't get through the snow to the clubhouse in December - but not this year! Here we see some pre-meeting pictures, featuring our great cooks who always prepare delicious, hearty meals for the club. Thanks for keeping our members and guests well fed!
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Holiday Club Meeting
No Snow! The clubhouse in a snow less December. It was a real treat to be able to hold our holiday meeting here - usually we can't due to snow.
No Snow!
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Holiday Club Meeting
Clubhouse Fire A warm and inviting fire in the clubhouse fireplace.
Clubhouse Fire
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Holiday Club Meeting
Holiday Decorations A small Christmas Tree and Menorah on the serving table.
Holiday Decorations
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Holiday Club Meeting
Al Rifkin Chef Al Rifkin in the bunkhouse kitchen.
Al Rifkin
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Holiday Club Meeting
Wayne Zuhl Chef Wayne Zuhl in the bunkhouse kitchen.
Wayne Zuhl
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16Holiday Club Meeting
Jean & Elizabeth Jean empties the brownie batter out while helper Elizabeth watches.
Jean & Elizabeth
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