Mangrove Mountain in August

Shano592 (Shane) · #1 05-08-2018, 08:29 PM

Hi All,

I'm keen to get out under the big black again this month. I'm wondering if anyone else is keen to get back out to the Pony Club.

Last month's attendance was great, with an excellent variety of scopes and trailers!

Who's in?

Allan_L (Allan) · #2 06-08-2018, 07:50 AM

Yes Shane
Hoping the weather is kind.
I have it pencilled in my calendar.

sharptrack2 (Kevin) · #3 06-08-2018, 09:44 AM

I could be persuaded if the forecast brightens up a little. Looks like a better than even chance it will be OK, but the seeing might not be very good with the jet stream screaming along at over a 100kts.

I'll make a sacrifice and maybe put up a couple of things for sale to see if the gods can be appeased.

Rick Petrie · #4 06-08-2018, 08:48 PM

Yep looking to give 'new' mirror a workout.

glend (Glen) · #5 06-08-2018, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Petrie

Yep looking to give 'new' mirror a workout.

What?? You had a wonderful mirror.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #6 06-08-2018, 10:55 PM

recoat?

geoff

Allan_L (Allan) · #7 07-08-2018, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by gtb_an_owl

recoat?

yes.

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Originally Posted by rick petrie

...i hope to be able to get out more come august and have just had my 14" mirror re-coated in anticipation by wayne sainty, so i am still very keen on participation with all the group again....

Allan_L (Allan) · #8 08-08-2018, 08:35 AM

Not looking favourable.
Clouds 88%
Seeing Poor
Jet stream 155kt

Just saying

Lets hope for a reversal of form.

Shano592 (Shane) · #9 08-08-2018, 09:29 AM

Indeed. How is Friday night looking?

Rick Petrie · #10 08-08-2018, 10:35 AM

Supposed front coming through Sat night and with it probable clouds.

Friday night does look the better.

RB (Andrew) · #11 08-08-2018, 10:38 AM

Hey guys.
I think I can make Friday.
Can't make Saturday.

Would love to catch up.

RB

Rick Petrie · #12 08-08-2018, 10:53 AM

Could this be a Cuban 'missile' crisis RB? (wink wink nudge nudge)

RB (Andrew) · #13 08-08-2018, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Petrie

Could this be a Cuban 'missile' crisis RB? (wink wink nudge nudge)

Oh, get ready for an invasion Rick.

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #14 08-08-2018, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RB

Hey guys.
I think I can make Friday.
Can't make Saturday.

Would love to catch up.

RB

Hi RB,

I can't make it this month but I hope to get up there for next month's new moon.

I need to test out Rod's new toy "The Glenfallus"

Looking forward to catching up with some old friends and to get to meet some new "Coasters".

I will bring my 14" SDM with me!

Cheers
John B

RB (Andrew) · #15 08-08-2018, 06:45 PM

John, it’s always something to look forward to when you visit.
I can’t wait to catch up with you, Rod and the guys.
Till next month’s new moon mate.

RB

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #16 08-08-2018, 08:28 PM

Hi folks I am having day surgery on my right eye again. 3rd time in 4 years.
The surgery is scheduled for 4 pm Friday, so I can’t make it. I hope this surgery clears up the eye which has gone all milky and cloudy. Maybe I should t use the word cloudy... sorry, I did it again.
Anyway I’ll catch up again another time..

glend (Glen) · #17 08-08-2018, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmykombi

Hi folks I am having day surgery on my right eye again. 3rd time in 4 years.
The surgery is scheduled for 4 pm Friday, so I can’t make it. I hope this surgery clears up the eye which has gone all milky and cloudy. Maybe I should t use the word cloudy... sorry, I did it again.
Anyway I’ll catch up again another time..

Best of luck Friday Geoff.
Glen

Allan_L (Allan) · #18 09-08-2018, 07:14 AM

Friday is not an option for me.
Anyway, Saturdays forcast is starting to look a little better.

and September … someone mentioned Bretti.

Hi Geoff,
Sorry to hear of your continued trouble.
Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

Rick Petrie · #19 09-08-2018, 05:00 PM

Friday has ended up bad for me too now, so maybe Saturday if weather holds???
Can't seem to win lately!!

Hang on to those missiles RB.

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #20 09-08-2018, 09:09 PM

Thx everyone for the kind wishes about my eye. I’ll keep you informed after the Star Trek type surgery that is possible now. A few decades ago people with this condition would have lost their sight in that eye. Maybe a tweak in magnification as well as a repair would mean I didn’t need a scope anymore.