ordered heater

I phoned around today for a new eyepiece dew heater...

Khan had a couple of Kendrick 3" units in stock for $69. Sales dude tried to argue the merits of up-sizing. EfstonScience carries the complete line of AstroZap but nothing in stock. Things that make you go hmmm. Sales rep stumbled across, while I was on hold, some Kendrick gear. 2" wrap for $65. Is that so? Exact same price as from Jim. Might as well give my money to him...

Wishfully thinking (in a couple of respects), I called Kendrick, right at closing time. Jim answered (I think). I apologised for calling so late.

He let me put in an order. He checked his inventory for this popular item. There was one ready to go. He put it aside for me! Nice guy. The best part? He said that I can pick up, even though they don't officially have a retail shop anymore, even though the place doesn't look like much from the front. Not a problem, he said. All right!

I'll have a new heater by the end of the week...