David McConnell

 
David McConnell 

Opelika AL

dmcconnell334(at)bellsouth(dot)net 

Telescope(s):  4-inch reflector and 8-inch Meade SCT 

Area(s) of special interest:  Deep sky


 
 
 
 
 

AAS:   Are you a seasoned amateur astronomer or just getting into the hobby? 

DMc:  Just learning

AAS:   What was your first experience that attracted you to astronomy? 

DMc:  Christmas night, Orion Nebula

AAS:   Tell us a little about your family members; spouse? kids? siblings? significant other? 

DMc:  Married with 6 kids

AAS:   Can you tell us a little about your formal education? 

DMc:  I finished college twice with a 4.0 each time.{different subjects}

AAS:   Do you have any pets? What kind?; How Many? 

DMc:  10 Pomerians. Down to 4 now.

AAS:   Where do you work? If you're retired, what was your occupation?; If you're still in school, have you chosen a career? 

DMc:  I retired in 1994 at age 34.  I've been admitted 100 times and after 49 surgerys I applied for disability.

AAS:   Besides astronomy, what other hobbies do you enjoy? 

DMc:  Guitar, singing, motorcycling.  I have a car that only 19 were ever made so I enjoy it a great deal.

AAS:   What was your first or favorite car? 

DMc:  57 Chevy was 1st, then my 72 Olds 442 W30

AAS:   What was your first or most interesting job? 

DMc:  I played on the Grand Ole Opry and have been told I am a great singer.

AAS:   Tell us about your favorite vacation. 

DMc:  Hell that was the best job and vacation

AAS:   Have you ever lived in some other part of the U.S. or another country? Where?; When? 

DMc:  No my people have been in Lee County before it was Lee County...1840's
 

You guys have really helped me learn where things are.  Next thing ya know......they move,,,ha ha ha ha ha