Mangrove Mountain 1st December

[Allan_L]

I will be hosting a couple of UK visitors to a night under dark Australian skies at Mangrove Mountain [aka The Pony Club] on Saturday 1st December.

this may be a final chance for all of us to get a session together this year.
and it is the only opportunity for Dan and partner from UK.
It would be good if some people could bring their Big Scopes out :)

It will be after Last Qtr so moon rise will not be a problem (estimated moon rise 2:33am).

Please put this date in your calendar and try to make it a big pre Christmas get together.

Please register your interest by replying to this thread.
All Welcome. (with or without telescope)
See here (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=26142)for some location details or ask.

[Carlz]

Hey :) we would love to come, but unfortunately we will be in western sydney for a birthday party, and then i have my work christmas party that night :( would have been great to catch up with everyone

[jakob]

Sounds too good to miss.:thumbsup:
See you there.
J.

[Allan_L]

Hey Carly, Long time!
Shame you and Michael (?) couldn't make it.
Hope to catch up later


WooHoo Jakob,
If we get some more folk, I might be able to rustle up a famous Apple Charlotte!

[GTB_an_Owl]

not I :sadeyes:

tennis xmas party

geoff

[Rick Petrie]

I might also bring an AC. Found a shop that makes a nice one too. Yumm:)

[Shano592]

I'll pencil this in. If nothing comes up on the social calendar, then I'll be there!

[dan_uk]

I just want to say thank you to Allan_L for arranging this! I really am looking forward to meeting you all and enjoying your amazing skies. I am unsure what an Apple Charlotte is but I am determined to bring one along too :D

[glend]

Dan it is a version of an apple pie, with an icing. If you do a search on the term you will see many different types, but the one Allan refers to is a product of the Charmhaven Bakery on the NSW Central Coast. It has become something of a tradition of gatherings at the Bretti dark site camping trips, thanks to Allan. It is always most welcome, and often accompanied by a glass of Port. ;)

[sharptrack2]

I'm up for a night out if the weather holds...

[glend]

The weather forecast is looking good for the 1st, at this point. Fingers crossed.

[Inmykombi]

I may grace you all with my presence as well. My scope has been repaired and it now needs to get some photons thru it. See you there....

[Rick Petrie]

Looking like a goer for Saturday night????
7Timer is showing clear.
Who is on so far?:)

[Inmykombi]

I’m in....
And my good friends Eva and Rob say they are coming along as well.

[Kunama]

I would come up too if I could afford the motorhome tolls on M7 :shrug: I hope you guys get a clear night !! :thumbsup:

[Allan_L]

Yep,
Me and UK Dan and partner and friend and partner and Apple Charlotte. (ordered)

Meeting Dan at Mangrove Mountain General Store (cnr. Waratah Rd) at around 7pm.
[This is the closest public toilets as far as I know for anyone interested - behind community hall across the road from the shop]
Unfortunately the shop itself will be closed by then, they tell me, so eat before hand, or bring something.
I will bring Tea Coffee milk and hot water.

Sunset around 7:45.

moonrise 2:30 Sunday

But I have to leave by midnight.

[GTB_an_Owl]

will you be wearing your "Cinderella Dress" Al ?
(it is a special occasion after all)

geoff

[Shano592]

Can't have him turning into a pumpkin! :lol:

[Rick Petrie]

Planning on getting there about 6:30. Any more takers? Early night for me and probably leave at about 10:30.
Also packing an Apple Charlotte and won't be leaving until after that.:P

[Allan_L]

distressing Geoff,
But not unexpected. :P

[Shano592]

I'll look to get there around the same time as Rick.

I have a key, to get in.

See you all there.

[Fizics]

I should be there by 7:30

[glend]

How was it last night at the Pony Club? Looked to be a pretty good night from my place but it did get pretty damp, a legacy of all that rain. I trust the visitors were impressed, and hopefully stuck around for Eta Carinae to rise.:eyepop:

[dan_uk]

A big thank you to all of you for such a memorable night!

Thank you Allan for responding to me on this thread and organising the evening and looking after us, your magic van had everything we could ever need :thumbsup:

Every one we met showed great hospitality and really accommodated our non-astro friends, pretty sure they have an interest now in it now and I really am glad I got to experience the southern skies with other like minded friendly folk.

I hope I can return the favor one day to any of you although I can't promise you amazing skies in London. I genuinely mean that though, if ever you are around please do let me know as I would be happy to organise a night.

8 days was certainly not enough to enjoy this amazing country so I am certain we will be back in the future and would be glad to enjoy your company again.

:thanx:

[Allan_L]

Had a good turn out last night.
Geoff (Inmykombi)
Jakob
Rick
John (Fizics)
Shane
Plus our UK guests Dan and Angel
plus there friends Adam and Steph.
(albeit Angel and Steph originally form US)

Unfortunately the Pony Club was not at its best.
Dew started early as soon as the breeze dropped and it got pretty damp.
The sky was not as dark as usual probably due to the moisture in the air.
However, a good time was had by all, and some nice views were shared.
(and two different varieties of apple charlotte were sampled. (yes Mr Owl, one had cream).

Thanks to everyone for coming. :thumbsup:
I locked the gate at 11:58. ;)

[Allan_L]

Thanks Dan,
It was a pleasure to host you and your friends.
They were most appreciative of little groups efforts.
and we enjoyed your company.
You are all welcome back anytime :thumbsup:

[Shano592]

Dan, Angel, Adam and Steph... it really was good to have you all there.

We all were able to see some sights that were new to some of us, and rare for all of us. Geoffro, what were those satellites called, that you saw with your bionic eyes? The 3 in perfect sync.

Saw the ISS, saw old familiars in Orion, The Pleiades, managed to bullseye a lacklustre Neptune and a better-looking Uranus.

And the company was good. It was heartening to see everyone being so welcoming to our guests.

Thanks Allan for organising the night. Dew aside, It went very well.

Thanks to everyone who was able to get there.

[Fizics]

A big thanks to Allan for organising the night. Very much appreciated the two Apple Charlottes thanks to Allan and Rick and can't forget Geoff's table of food.

[Shano592]

Yeah, good point, John. Geoff, how long were you there trying to finish? :lol:

[Inmykombi]

Finished it off and had heartburn to prove it.... thanks for the Apple Charlottes, and it was nice to meet new folks and visitors. Yes, and I forgot my Dew Shield too.��

[Shano592]

I think we all forgot our dewshields!