Kulnura: 17 March 2007

[Rodstar]

So, who's up for some observing on Saturday 17 March at Kulnura?

I am expecting my new scope on Friday 16th, so all things being equal, there will be a 20" dob for anyone interested in gathering a large dose of photons. It'll be her maiden voyage! :eyepop:

I won't bring my kids this time, so hopefully no early exits!:P

[Deeno]

Yea baby!!!!

Will be setting up next to you.....

[RB]

I may be tempted to be there, is 20" big, I'm not too familiar with dobs.......:P

[iceman]

I plan to be there!

[jonathank]

I plan to be there too!
Look forward to meet u for the 1st time.

[seeker372011]

if were not for the fact that i hope to be at SPSP this is a most attractive offer...ummm

[Rodstar]

SPSP15 is April 13-15, Narayan! You have no excuse not to be at Kulnura!!!:thumbsup:

[sejanus]

hmmm, this is the F1 weekend... I'll see how I feel on the day :)

[okiscopey]

Rod, that's a big drawcard! :)

Will be there if things work out.

I'll need help exiting the paintball place though. Last time I took a wrong turn and spent ten minutes driving around an adjacent paddock looking for the exit! :screwy:

[wavelandscott]

Although I would love to see Rod's new toy, I am otherwise committed that evening...

It is my wife's birthday and she has informed me nicely that I am taking her out to dinner that is not "fast food" or "take away"...and we have tickets to the Rugby...although the Tahs are not traveling so well I suspect I should go with her.

I hope your first light goes well Rod!

[Rodstar]

Thanks Scott, you can take in some photons at SPSP15 instead.

Hope you have a lovely time with SWMBO. :)

[GTB_an_Owl]

now then Scott

I'm sure we could find a candle or two between us all, and froggy would let you cook on the barbecue - a few sausages specially catered for by the "sausageman" and shipped down maybe

candlelight dinner under the stars

WHAT WOULD BE MORE FITTING ?

BUT TO THE TRICKY BIT !

you would have to hire a limo to pick her up to take her to the SECRET location (that way the limo could take her and the kids home and you could stay) (to clean up the barbecue of course)

geoff

[wavelandscott]

While that sounds great to me...I think her plans are a bit different...if only you guys could sing romantic ballands of love :) ...she would really enjoy being serenaded I am sure...so next time at Kulunura I'll bring my "tune buckets" so that you can all carry a tune!;)

[GTB_an_Owl]

your "tune buckets" may be better used at Ilford after Rod and Mike (and a few others) get onto that "RED" stuff Scott

they tend to stay sober and not be in a singing mood at kulnura

[iceman]

Hate to be a dampener, but the weather is not looking good for saturday night. :(

[GTB_an_Owl]

yep the friday looks a better chance if any Mike

[cahullian]

Sorry fellas I have a big Football and Martial Arts weekend this time round.
As you all know I don't get to attend too many get togethers during the football season. Have a great night (if it's still on) and I look forward to seeing the 20" in the not too distant future Rod.

Gazz

[GTB_an_Owl]

Well - i guess the hedgehogs have got to have a bit of time to breed up Gaz

geoff

[Rodstar]

I am pleased to advise that I am one happy owner of a new 20" SDM scope. :jump: :jump: :jump: :jawdrop: :party2:

She arrived in the boot of the master craftsman, Peter Read, who came at about 5.30pm this afternoon. Having had blue skies all day, we just had time to set the scope up in my backyard when the rain started. Never mind....she has a dry home in the newly cleared garage. We had to be satisfied with James Squires beer, nibblies and Thai for dinner.

The forecast looks crap for tomorrow too, but any chance of clear skies, and I'll be there at Kulnura tomorrow night with bells on! Hope to see y'all there.:D

[GTB_an_Owl]

congratulations Rod

and i was SOoooooooo looking forward to to-morrow nite - and you had to take delivery of the new scope and the ensueing curse

we have to make a rule that gear is not purchased or delivered the week either side of the new moon to at least give us a chance of our observing nites out

OH! and remember - the wife and kids are still in the house

:campfire: no camping out in the garage with the new baby

geoff

[sejanus]

Where are the pics rod? :)

You are to blame for the clouds. It was clear last night :)

[h0ughy]

congrats Rod. well done on your arrival and the timing of the weather front

[okiscopey]

:thumbsup: Congratulations on the new SDM!

The Clouds WILL clear ... eventually.

[David]

Glad to here the new scope has arrived Rod, hope to see You tonight if I can get transport and the weather clears.

[Rodstar]

Thanks guys for the well-wishes. She is a beautiful beast. Fingers crossed for tonight...

[wavelandscott]

Congrats Rod!

I am sure that it is a pretty thing...I can't wait to see it at SPSP!

Enjoy your new toy.

[RB]

:cool:

Congratulations Rod, can't wait to catch up.
Hope tonight works out but not holding my breath........:(

[xstream]

Congratulations Rod, Enjoy your new toy! I'll be looking forward to seeing it at SPSP.

[Rodstar]

Thanks Scott, Andrew and John! She'll be at SPSP alright!

[astropolak]

Congratulations Rod on your new scope. Weather wise - you only have yourself to blame... 20" - we may have weeks of rain because of you...
Is it possible to meet at Kulnura during a week or next weekend?

Joe

[Orion]

Congratulations Rod you certainly will enjoy the aperture!

I will give it a miss tonight though. Overcast:sadeyes::(

[jonathank]

Hi,
Is there anyone who knows if the weather is Ok in Kulnura?
And what about the forecast for the next hours?
Cheers

[Rodstar]

Jonathan, you'll have to wait until next time. There is thick cloud and steady rain on the Central Coast (at least for the moment). It looks well set-in. Have a night in. At least West Wing is on.

[Deeno]

Congrats on finally receiving the new scope:D
This rain must be driving you nuts:cloudy:

[Rodstar]

You're not kidding, Deeno. I am setting the alarm for 3am in the hope of some clear skies. We are yet to experience first light. VERY frustrating, but to be honest I have been enjoying the view of the scope itself!!:)

[RB]

Are you just going to observe from home Rod?

[Rodstar]

That's the plan, if it is clear, RB. Unless you tell me that the skies are clearing up near you??!!

[jonathank]

I stayed at home. The weather in Sydney was bad so I didn't move.
Look forward for the next time!

[RB]

I wish I could say it cleared up but it hasn't, it's been raining here all night.

:shrug:

[iceman]

Maybe next weekend - post election wrap first quarter observing? :)

[Rodstar]

RB...yeah, was still thick with cloud at Pt Clare at 3am...so I went straight back to the land of nod.

Iceman....that sounds like a plan to me! We could do some lunar observing while waiting for things to darken up a bit?? If we don't go out next weekend, then SPSP15 will be the first chance I have to observe under dark skies with my new girl.

[Rodstar]

Further to my previous post, I wonder if it might be an idea to look at a Friday night observing session this coming week, instead of Saturday? New moon is today, so we will be up to a 5.5 day moon by Friday, setting at about 11.20pm. That should leave us some solid time for some dark sky work, and also the opportunity, if the weather is nasty, to have Saturday as a fall-back.

What do you all think? It is easy for me because I work from home on Fridays. I guess for some of us, it could be a real problem to come after work??

[RB]

You guys name the day(night) and I'll be there.
Surely we can get one clear night to dance with the new girl.

:)

[jonathank]

Next friday is fine for me.
See ya

[GTB_an_Owl]

yep - friday could be a goer here - saturday as a fall-back a good plan

a little lunar observing never hurt anyone - besides it will provide a little light for the late comers to set up in

friday weather outlook is positive at the moment according to Dweather

geoff

[iceman]

I'll speak to Kate but sounds fine to me.

[Deeno]

Sounds like a cunning plan.......

M'lord

[Rodstar]

SWMBO informs me that Friday is far better than Saturday for her, so can I be so bold as to say "Friday it is"????

[RB]

Friday's better for me too, it's my daughter Elizabeth's birthday on Saturday.
We need to check with Froggy first though.

:)

[wavelandscott]

Can't make either day (Friday or Saturday) this week...looks like SPSP before I can see Rod's new toy :sadeyes: