Welcome to the forum, NightBlind!
I notice you are from Gosford. You'll find there are plenty of Central Coasters amongst us, including me (Point Clare), Iceman (Wyoming), Ausastronomer (Berkley Vale), Hector (Umina), David (Bateau Bay), Rocket Boy (Mangrove Mountain), Froggy (Kulnura), Geoff GTB the Owl (Terrigal), Deeno (Not sure!!) and a host of others who will kill me for not mentioning them!
You are welcome to come along to the Central Coast IIS observing session at Paint Ball at Kulnura on 17 March. You'll make some great friends!