While in Oregon over the Christmas/New Years holidays, I decided to buy
a telescope. I've been threatening to for about five years, so it
wasn't a spur of the moment decision. After searching the Internet for
telescope retailers in Oregon, I came across Hardin Optical in Bandon, a
small town about 15 miles south of Coos Bay, the nearest "big" town.
First of all, let me say that Hardin Optical is a *nice* store. In
addition to a spotless display area with at least two dozen scopes and
mounts setup, they have a separate area for children to play in (they
know us can't-quite-make-up-my-mind types) that has toys, games, a TV
and kids videos..... and a 7' Pickett slide rule way up on the wall! I
regret to say that I did not grill them for details of how it got there,
I was more intent on other things that day. But if you're ever passing
through Bandon, be sure to stop in and see it, and say hi to Drew and
Warren for me.

Jim Bready

Oh yes, almost forgot. Tele Vue NP-101.