  Galaxy Babe came into being on 19 May 2000Per Ardua Ad Astra1  God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
- Reinhold Niebuhr - The Serenity Prayer
I lost my father on 20 November 2006. He spent his last two weeks in St Andrew's Hospice, Grimsby and I am currently volunteering, and raising funds for them through  Justgiving website: Galaxy Babe's Fundraising Page  Thank you all, please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers. I really appreciate all the love and support from my friends here There are only two ways to live your life: one is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as if everything is a miracle. - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) What is the purpose of life? To be the eyes and ears and conscience of the creator of the universe. - Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007) Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -
Robert A Heinlein Be a good human being, a warm-hearted affectionate person. That is my fundamental belief. Having a sense of caring, a feeling of compassion will bring happiness of peace of mind to oneself and automatically create a positive atmosphere.
- Dalai Lama (1935) One swallow does not make a summer, neither does one fine day; similarly one day or brief time of happiness does not make a person entirely happy.
- Aristotle All of mankind's history is basically personal experience written down.
- Galaxy Babe (July 2007) In a puddle of a mind even a minnow of thought makes a great splashing. In the oceanic depth of cosmic consciousness great whales of ideas slide silently by. - kamaelf
I can't think why, but a cup of  floating through space reminds me of our beloved founder:
Douglas AdamsYou can read all about him here but don't click this link unless you really want to see him naked in a bath and wishing H2G2 a happy birthday! Don't Panic! Galaxy Babe is here!  Galaxy Babe 1+28+6+5+2=42 - still no  smiley  I am a Sub-editor; Scout; Photographer and an ACE (and still waiting for a galaxy smiley, so the coded ones will have to do for now.)
GB proudly presents her 100th solo EGE:
Roy OrbisonIf we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?
- Albert Einstein A hug is worth a thousand words. A friend is worth more. Interesting Snailmail I joined an international postcard-swopping club called Postcrossing and have built up a wonderful collection from some lovely people around the  A wish for all my friends - every day I count my blessings for the wonderful friends I have met here - thank you all  Comfort on difficult days
Smiles when sadness intrudes
Sunshine to warm the heart
Friendships to brighten your being
Confidence for when you are in doubt
Faith so that you can believe
Courage to know yourself
Patience to accept the truth
And love to complete your life
Your joy is your sorrow unmasked.
And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears.
And how else can it be?
The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.
When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
- Khalil Gibran - The Prophet 'Sand castles just don't seem so important anymore. And, the tide still seems to sweep the beach away. Perhaps, the problem is the moon'. In memory of Barton who wrote Serendipity - go read it. It may change your life. Words of wisdom I've learned on h2g2: Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!" Thank you Wilma Neanderthal
Why do I write for the Edited Guide? This is why: feedback from a reader who learned something from an Entry I wrote.  Galaxy Babe Solo Edited Entries 118 to 18 Jan 2008 (with 11 pending and 9 in Peer Review)
Currently working on my astronomy column in The Post, H2G2's fortnightly newspaper. Here is January's offering: 17-30 Jan and also the constellation project which contains all the links to the edited constellations.
Here's an update of an existing Entry I just completed:  Auroras - Polar Lights 21 Jan 2008 - my 129th solo entry was picked from Peer Review!  All Galaxy Babe's Entries in the EG with BLOBS some are collaborate, others contributed while in Peer Review. I am most proud of this: Whaling and Whale Protection, which was on the Front Page on the day my father died, 20 Nov 2006. The Solo-Written Edited Guide Entries Badge Holders
 The Solo-Written Edited Guide Entries Home Page
My lovely Dad wrote this: History of the Normandy Veterans Association How many meet-ups have I attended? Great h2g2 Community Events of the Past      The London Spring 2007 meet-upevidence that we're real people and not at all weird. If you get the chance to go to one, please do, you'll probably get to meet me and some of these lovely people: H2G2 Researchers I have met IRL On 16 June 2006 I joined the Sub-Editors scheme, so now I'll be helping other authors reach the Front Page and get their day of glory! Subbing Other Authors' Entries I've SubbedWhat do sub-editors do?
Writing Guidelines
Special Character Codes in GuideML
English Usage in the Edited Guide
Using Approved GuideML in the Edited Guide
h2g2 Feedback - Editorial Feedback
If you can't be bothered to learn Guide ML: GuideDog for OpenOffice
How to Type Character Codes in h2g2 Conversations Scouting Scouts
What Do the Scouts Do?
The Scouting Code of Conduct
Scout Recommendations
Peer Review
Coming Up
Entries I have Recommended as a Scout
Successful Flea Market rescues need reporting here: Hall of Scavengers A Cherokee elder sitting with his grandchildren told them: In every life there is a terrible fight – a fight between two wolves. One is evil: he is fear, anger, envy, greed, arrogance, self-pity, resentment, and deceit. The other is good: joy, serenity, humility, confidence, generosity, truth, gentleness, and compassion. A child asked: Grandfather, which wolf will win? The elder replied: The one you feed.
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Links The World-famous Drool Thread (which I am proud to say I started) do drop by and tell us your favourite drools and they'll be added here: The ~drool~ thread birthday boys and The ~drool~ thread birthday girls!
The ORIGINAL Lord of the Rings Look up! For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.
- Vincent van Gogh
Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing.
- Wernher von Braun 2008 Calendar (The Post dates)
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF: Douglas Adams
My father Frank (My Dad's Funeral)
My son Daniel
My granddaughter Heidi Dale Ogle 6 Jan 2008
My grandmother Ella
My brother Philip
My Aunt Minnie
Thank you for the flickering candle Titania
In memory of
 What my lovely friends say about me AKA my epitaph 
"You write with such authority so I am really surprised you are self taught. It just shows what curiosity, enthusiasm and dedication can do." - Websailor
"You are too cute" - Sho
"GB, you're like sand ... you get everywhere" - Fizzymouse
"You definitely have the touch to make this dry stuff entertaining" - Pinniped
"You are much too kind, My Lady, and you've left me tongue-tied. It is nice to feel appreciated, though. I imagine you're sick and tired of being told how wonderful *you* are... but, just in case you're up to receiving a mild compliment; you're the greatest!" - Rudest Elf
"You're a star GB. I can truthfully say I couldn't have done it without you. And I'm re-motivated...the reason I'm spending time writing for The Post at the moment is also down to you saying something like "are you gonna make an entry out of that" to my very long journal entry a while ago. I've gone and made a regular column out of it" - Paff
"How could I forget the obliging and charming, Galaxy Babe" - Mistadrong
"GB has always been one of the most caring, sensitive and sensible researchers on the site" - Feisor
"GB finds the greatest web sites [and she's so clever for being born on May 3]" - pailaway [birthday May 3]
"You smell luverly" - Wilma Neanderthal
"You'll always be Galaxy Babe" - the only provider of e-Towels this side of the Crab Nebula - h5ringer
"Goodness - did anyone ever tell you that you're sweet?" - Leo
"Galaxy Babe. Well, what a woman!! WooHoo, she was everything I had both imagined and knew about. What a delightful, caring, funny, gorgeous lady. She is just superb." - ST - The Pussycat in his journal after the Hull meet in July 2007.
"GB, you are a Dear, with a Galaxy-sized heart." - nim the cat
"You'll find Galaxy Babe with her head in the stars but her feet on the ground" - Coelacanth
"Who doesn't love Galaxy Babe and her extraordinary thirst for life?!" - Archangel Silly Willy
"Queen of double entendres" - Bassman
"That's OK. I still love you." - Dragonfly
"Galaxy Babe? I think I love you!" - eloisa
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1 That's Latin for 'Overcoming adversity, we attain to the stars'.
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