Mangrove Mountain Pony Club (Nov30 deferred to DECEMBER 7th )

[Allan_L]

(New Moon is Tuesday 3 Dec.)

This could be the last session before Christmas.

Who else is interested?
All Welcome
Free admission
BYO everything

Aiming for around 7:30 start (sun sets around quarter to eight)

[Allan]

Count me in. I'm always keen for a session.

[Shano592]

Same here.

[absolut]

Hey!

I'm in!

Thanks!

[Irish stargazer]

Last PC meet before Xmas. BBQ time?????

[Rick Petrie]

Count me.
Hope the weather plays fair.

[gary]

I've had it circled on the calendar to attend.

The current weather forecast for Sydney on Friday is for showers and on
Saturday, possible showers in the morning and partly cloudy.
Winds 25km/h to 40km/h.
Sunday and Monday are also currently forecast to be partly cloudy.

[glend]

I will try to attend, obviously weather dependent. Have to find that map.

[Allan_L]

directions are in the thread titled:
"Map to Mangrove Mountain "Pony Club"
which is in the "stickies" section - at the TOP of this Forum.

Or link here:

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=26142

Edit:
and for additional information, I suggest you read through to the Last Post !

[glend]

Sorry Allan_L I wasn't clear, I have the map printed out but had forgot where I put it. Found it.

[Inmykombi]

Can't make this one as I have another " do " to attend on Saturday night.
Its getting too busy for m this time of year. Too many things getting in the way of observing time :(

[GTB_an_Owl]

what now? Al

or is that a story for when the clouds roll in?

geoff

[Irish stargazer]

7 Timer looks OK but mediocre transparency. Haven't been out in months so will take anything.
Good day for a BBQ at the PC ????

[absolut]

Yeah, I was looking at 7Timer... the radical shift in seeing by 8pm looks a little scary. I thought it might be mist or fog... if we think it's worth a go, I'm in!

I'll check in around 4pm and see if there is any news.

[Shano592]

It seems to be looking more an d more promising as the day progresses.

Aside from hazy seeing and not-so-good transparency, it looks like it may be an ok night. Surely better than last month... it is really hard to see through thick cloud.

Bare in mind attendees, that the temp looks like it will be around 11 degrees by midnight. Come prepared.

Who has the garbage bag(s) for the toilet window?

[Rodstar]

I had thoughts of attending, but the weather is looking rather iffy from Pt Clare. Let's see how things pan out....

John Bambury was planning to come, but he has had to fill a shift at work at short notice. Hopefully another time John!

[Allan]

It's still hissing down here and 8/8 cloud, so I'm going to make other plans.

If tonight doesn't work out for you guys, I am around next weekend for another try. Cheers everyone.

[glend]

Its just stopped raining here, and the sun is out intermittently, but rain radar still shows showers around Camden moving north. I am doubtful about good conditions tonight but maybe we need a report from further down around Gosford. Sort of leaning towards Allan's suggsstion of next weekend.

[Rick Petrie]

Not looking too flash from here so I think I might pull the pin on tonight and hope for something maybe next week too. :(

[absolut]

Hey,

It's been mostly sunny for a good chunk of today.

Astropanel is still showing the same forecast.

Are we still a go or no go for this evening?

Thanks

Rob

[absolut]

Thanks Allan,

sounds like we try again next weekend. :thumbsup:

Start sacrificing small animals for some clear skies next weekend! :lol:

[Allan_L]

DEFINITELY OFF for the 30th November

The Pony Club Treasurer just rang me to inform they are using the facilities themselves tonight.

Sorry for Late notice.

Lets see what Saturday 7th December brings ...

[glend]

Damn its turned out to be a wonderful night up here. Just been out with the binoculars looking at Jupiter, with one bright moon at 10 o'clock, the LMC, SMC and their various clusters, and Orion neb of course. Really wanted to roll the 16" out but i'd have to move the car to get it out. Should have checked abit earlier before I opened the Glenlivit.

[Inmykombi]

Is anyone going to the PC this Saturday night ?

The Moon should still be newish....not yet 1st quarter which may be OK.

geoffro.

[GTB_an_Owl]

i will be in Coffs this weekend - sorry geoffro

geoff

[Allan]

I'm still keen

[glend]

On Friday the 6th the moon sets at 21:49; on Saturday the 7th it sets at 22:33. Admittedly this is a very partial moon with first quarter not until the 10th of the month.

As I would have to leave by 10:30pm I would be doubtful for this one.

[Allan_L]

Hmm!
I could be tempted...
Could be a good chance to share a Christmas spirit or too {bad grammar intended!}
Whether the weather comes to the party, this is the question.
Oh, and Who is bringing Charlotte?
:reindeer::reindeer::reindeer: :xmas: :reindeer:

...and my van is back on the road, so i can provide some basic amenities (if the local amenities are again like unobtainium)

Edit:
I have sent an email request to the Secretary Pony Club to ask if the site is available for us this Saturday.
and if we could please have some access to facilities.
As the Pony Club had a Christmas do last week, so
it could be possible the Jump Club may have theirs this week.
Fingers crossed
***Watch This Space***

[Inmykombi]

Thanks Allan, I will keep watching.

Geoffro.

[Gee]

I'm keen.

Gareth.

[Arthur Alchin]

Sorry guys, will be in the rocks tomorrow evening
probably at the irish pub, have a great night, and I'll try to also😊

[Allan_L]

I followed up my email by an SMS message today.
This was the reply from Club Secretary:


[So, no mention of other issues raised, like the light being left on or the toilets being made available]

However,
Weather looks relatively good for Saturday night. (and tonight !)
Crescent moon does not set until about 11:30pm, BUT it is only at 20%.

I am up for the trip, who wants to join me

[astropolak]

I am in..., if we have the weather on our side...

[Inmykombi]

Ditto to Joe's comment...........

[Allan]

Ditto to Geoff's comment...........

[Inmykombi]

A double ditto hey ?:P

[absolut]

Hey all!

I'm in! :thumbsup:

Who's bringing the BBQ?

BYO on other supplies...

[Allan_L]

showing potential

[Irish stargazer]

How is it looking out there now?

[Allan]

Just a bit of cumulus around here, nothing to worry about.

I am bringing my BBQ to cook pizza if anyone wants to borrow it.

[Allan_L]

Time for a roll call / vote

7timer still says clear skies (although less than ideal)

I am happy to go with the consensus.

[absolut]

I'm in!

[Inmykombi]

Just trying to
let this migraine headache run its course. If it goes before dark I will be there.

[Rick Petrie]

At this stage weather is looking OK so should be going.
Planning on arriving around 7:30ish.

[Allan]

I'll be there around 7

[Allan_L]

Sounds good.
Book me in for 7:30
Hope you can make it Geoffro, even if a bit late :(

[absolut]

Where did the day go?

Yikes, running a little behind schedule...
I think I'll be grabbing a quick bite somewhere along the way, haven't had time to prepare anything for a BBQ... /sigh

Looking like 7:30pm arrival (optimistically).

Cya there!

Rob

[Rodstar]

Have had a gastro bug over the past 24 hours - for the sake of germ containment, and for the the greater good, I will be the sacrificial lamb and stay at home.

Looks like it could be a ripper of a night. Enjoy!

[Allan_L]

Sorry to hear you were not well Rod, hope you feel better today.
But as you said yes we enjoyed a Ripper of a night.

A small but good turn out.
Six of us (Inmykombi, Rick, Joe, Rob, and Allan{other}, and myself) enjoyed fine fare and spirits with an occasional DSO during the long descent of the moon.
After moon-set the skies yielded a plethora more detail, welcoming many old favourites with some new delights intermingled.

Thanks to all for your company.

Gates were locked at 2am.

With wishes for a Safe and Happy Christmas break to all our readers. :reindeer:
...'til next time. :hi:

[Rick Petrie]

Yes, hope your feeling better Rod and wishing all the family a Happy Christmas, and see you next year hopefully.
Big thanks to Al for your summary of the night mate, my feelings exactly.:thumbsup:
Best wishes to all, it was a great night to finish off the year and look forward to all your company next year.:)

[absolut]

Here here!

Thank you all for a great night! :thumbsup:

Best wishes and clear skies for everyone! :D

Have a safe and merry christmas and a happy new year!

Rob

[astropolak]

Thank you guys, I had a lovely time, got to remind me what this hobby is all about - the incredible sky and a great company...

Merry Christmas to all.