Just back from the BEST Bretti of the year.
As predicted Monday was a pearler.
Unexpectedly, Tuesday was fantastic too.
But most unexpectedly, Wednesday, which was cloudy all day, turned out to be the best night, perfectly clear from sunset to sun up and I saw both (well moon up anyway, and that was spectacular (Crescent)).
To my surprise, Inmykombi (Geoff) was there from Sunday, and he reports that was a cracker too (reportedly observing in shorts and T at midnight).
I was very surprised how cold the nights (Mon Tues Wed) were, requiring to ditch my summer sleeping bag for the -5 bag. Thurs did not follow suit, being a no sleeping bag night.
Jakob turned up Thursday. He, Arthur, and two of Arthurs work colleagues were sitting in the river as I left today. I couldn't see much in the way of good astro weather for the foreseeable future, so after 3 crackers and a no-go, I left while I was ahead. At least Joanne was pleased to see me home.
Thanks everyone who turned up to make it an extra special camp.
Special thanks to our two new recruits who spent many of the night hours with us, and who serenaded us with Ukulele and songs by day. Ann and Kerry, hope you follow up with your Binocular exploits and join us at IceInSpace
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And Allan (not myself but other Allan) the Pony Club is always an option anytime. But lack of facilities has caused a downturn in general interest.
PS:
Happy Birthday Arthur !!
got a injured lateral meniscus from running. Doc says i have to take it easy, might go Katoomba instead.
till next year.
