Pony Club Xmas - Central Coast Observing 29th Nov

[GTB_an_Owl]

thought i would start this off early so SOME people could mark it on their calendar :P

new moon is the 28th Nov - so sat will be the 29th

how does this sound to all for our xmas party get to-gether ?

remember - this will be HAIL, RAIN or DARK ( i can't say shine i guess)

bring an ale and a plate of something to add to the mix i guess

start thinking about it

geoff

[iceman]

Sounds good to me. Will add it to the calendar.

[gmbfilter]

Locked in.

[RB]

I'm in, even if it's clear !

:lol:

[Rick Petrie]

Should be OK but will need directions on how to (hic)get there as I have another party to (hic) go to and will probably be a little later.:rolleyes:
I won't be as thunk as you drink I will be!!!!!:thumbsup:

[bones]

I'm there. Marked it in already last night in anticipation there'd be something on.

Rick good to see nothing's changed mate.

Mike, I don't want to complicate things on the orders but is there anyway we can get a copy of the Astronomy 2009 Yearbook on the night at the Pony Club?

[Inmykombi]

Cool bananas. I'm in.

There will be a plate and a bottle or two of something on its way then.

:driving: + :cheers: + :reindeer: + :astron:

[RB]

:party:

I hope we get a big trunout, it would be great to get as many people as possible to come up for this one !!!

Com'on everyone, you're all welcome !!!

[Octane]

I'm in. I probably won't have all my imaging equipment ready by then, but, I'm dying to catch up with all the old timers. :)

Regards,
Humayun

[iceman]

That should be fine - still put an order in though because I need to order more from Quasar.

[ausastronomer]

I can't make it that night. I will be away with son Jake on school camp.

If you made it on the 22nd I would come along and bring Jake with me.

Cheers,
John B

[Deeno]

'Tis the season
Might do some observing as well...

:2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs:

[Rodstar]

Sounds like a great idea, it is marked in my diary too.

[RB]

John I can't see any reason why we can't have a session on the 22nd as well !
I'm sure there would be a few of us willing to meet up then too.

How about it guys?

[Deeno]

OK
Twisted my arm:whistle:

[GTB_an_Owl]

i have a wedding to attend on the 22nd - sorry

geoff

[bones]

I've got heaps to do by the 25th Nov so the 22nd is a tentative at this stage. I'll see how I go but can't commit at this stage.

[RB]

Well, you twisted my face (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/attachment_browse.php?a=49916)! :lol:

I'll be there on both nights (22nd/29th), if anyone else wants to join in.

[David]

The 29th sounds great, it will nite to try the new scope.

[Inmykombi]

Just spoke to the minister for public relations, and she says I would be stretching it to go both nights.:(
We have a fair bit on over the weeks ahead.

[Astro78]

Hi there,

Cool if I come along?

[iceman]

Absolutely! Everyone/anyone is welcome.

[iceman]

I value my life too much to put in a request for the 22nd as well as the 29th :)

I should definitely be there on the 29th.

[GTB_an_Owl]

MIKE!

what does this mean ?

"should definitely be there" :whistle: :)

geoff

[iceman]

It's half-way between should and definitely :lol:

[Rick Petrie]

I think everyone definitely should be there.
Rain, hail and moonshine (not the one above)

[Inmykombi]

No Worries at all.

We'll be glad to see ya.
And I might get to see my "old mate " the 8 inch Newt again too.

Just be prepared for an all-nighter..... Dont say I didnt warn you.:P

Rgds.

Geoff.

[Inmykombi]

I know exactly what ya mean Mike.
I value my masculinity as well, which may be in jeopardy if I try for 2 nights....

[Inmykombi]

Put me down for some of that Moonshine Rick. The liquid type that is.

[Astro78]

Cool thanks guys. Wouldn't dream of leaving the city without it Geoff ;)

[Octane]

Leonids, this Saturday night, anyone?

Regards,
Humayun

[ausastronomer]

On the basis that most people are going to the pony club on the 29th and can't make it this weekend, I am going out to some dark skies this Saturday.

Cheers,
John B

[Inmykombi]

What is the weather looking like for Saturday ? :sadeyes:

I think there is still stars up there somewhere, I just haven't seen them for a while.

Geoffro.

[GTB_an_Owl]

who cares Geoffrey ! who cares

just somebody - somebody - bring a scope along in case all the beer is crook and the possums get into the tucker before we do.

geoff

[gmbfilter]

"Not bloody likely"

[Inmykombi]

Geoff, I dont think I have ever tasted a " crook beer".
But I will bring a scope. Even if its my little one.

Geoffro.

[GTB_an_Owl]

you obviously haven't drunk enough beer Geoffro :whistle: :lol:

geoff

[Inmykombi]

After sampling a half dozen or so of your beers, I will present my findings along with a conclusion on the matter.:lol:

[Inmykombi]

Oh, and Geoff, you said on the night of the Christmas Party we should bring a plate.......

Does that mean you want something on it as well ?:whistle:

[Rick Petrie]

Geoff
If there's as many possums as O Wise One says, you could always catch a possum and put it on your plate.....possum!:lol:
Not that you would, but I think that a few beers are in order though. :)

[GTB_an_Owl]

ladies and gentlemen !

clean out your esky's - and get ready to fill them with whatever takes your fancy

get your scopes ready - yes it will be clear ! - trust me

the pony club xmas party is upon us

I WANT TO SEE YOU ALL THERE

hope your coming up Scot - seeing as how you reckon it is safe to go home now you are getting a new president - it might be the last time we get to see you

might be time for a roll call me thinks

who allready has permission ?

oh! - and all new moderators are expected to turn up TOO!
and bring some of there mates

geoff

[Inmykombi]

I am there.

I too hope you can make it Scott.

See ya all there for a great night.

[Octane]

Geoff,

Do you want to see my level of commitment?

I am driving up on Saturday afternoon and will attend the Pony Club. I then will drive back to Canberra on Sunday morning and will be catching a flight back to Sydney that afternoon for a course I'm attending all week!

I will be absolutely stuffed, but, considering how many months it has been since I made an appearance, I'm in. :)

Regards,
Humayun

[GTB_an_Owl]

that's what i like to hear "H"

consider your seat reserved

geoff

[Deeno]

'Tis the season to be festive....
Might throw some tinsel on the scope
:xmas:

[wavelandscott]

My apologies to all...my wife has already booked me for an event...I sadly will not be able to attend although I desperately want to have one last dark southern sky night...it is not to be this time...Good Luck All!

[iceman]

I'll be there. Weather looks ok if Sunday's sun icon moves back t oSaturday a little.

[Rodstar]

I hope to be there too.

[bones]

I'm there.
With all the cloud lately anyone else getting withdrawal symptoms?
I've been "told" from my wife - I'm going!!!
By the way Mike, don't forget my book. Thanks.
What's everyone taking up party wise??

[RB]

I've been very busy and have had bad headaches all week that's why I haven't been online lately, but I should be right to go for tomorrow night.

[Inmykombi]

I hope the headaches go RB..

See ya there.

[Rick Petrie]

I'm there, and I might just throw some Chrissy decorative stars on the end of my scope. That way I'm sure to see something that resembles a sky in case you can't see it on the night. But it will be clear as Geoff O has spoken.
Now to find some goodies to throw in the esky.

[Rick Petrie]

Hi Mr T. Long time no see.:)
Probably a good idea to bring food and drinks and a party hat too.;):P
Good to see ya there mate, that's the main thing.
Cheers

[David]

I'll be there, Looking forward to it, a friend of mine said he would like to come also, He is new to the hobby

[Inmykombi]

Coffee has been ground for tonight.
The drip filter machine and some good "dunkin" bikkies will make an appearance too.

All we need is some port and cigars.:whistle:

I might just bring my grab and go scope if the weather looks suspect.

See you all there.

[gmbfilter]

ha, don't underestimate the power of wild turkey and tim tams to clear up clouds

[Inmykombi]

Sounds like a pretty good mix all round Geoff.

See ya there.


What time is everyone arriving ?

Geoffro

[xstream]

You guys all have a good night, we'll be thinking about you. :thumbsup:

[gmbfilter]

Me, about 7:00-7:30

[Octane]

Hi guys,

I'm in Sydney.

I'll be leaving here at about 6:15 PM-ish so hope to arrive around 7:30 PM. Pewter Toyota Echo, Manfrotto tripod and 350D with some L-series glass attached. :)

No deep sky tonight, but, some wide field star trails look to be the go.

It's shaping up to look like a good night.

Look forward to seeing the old timers and those that I haven't met, yet.

Regards,
Humayun

[GTB_an_Owl]

on my way now

geoff

[iceman]

Unfortunately I couldn't make it last night :(

We had a school fete that went way over time and by the time we got the kids fed and in bed, the storm came.

I saw it cleared a bit around 10:30pm or so, and it was crystal clear this morning :(

At least I've saved my brownie points for going out to photograph the conjunction for the next 2-3 nights.

I hope you guys had a great time, I wish I could've been there.

[wavelandscott]

This morning I am in a cranky mood and I do not want to read tales of absolute dark and pristine skies from those that attended last night...

[RB]

Wow !
What a night !
Absolute pristine conditions :poke: (after being rained on at least twice). :lol:
LOL It cleared very early in the morning and we had magnificent views through Deeno's 10".

All up a great night by all who attended.
Plenty on yummies to go around and as usual great company and laughs.
Will post more later.

[gmbfilter]

Well... that just what it was like,... some breathing exercises might help!

Cleared us just like GTB said it would, I had lost faith and put my scope away.:doh:
Fortunately Deeno kept his 10" 'er up and working, some great views before dawn :thumbsup:

A bit of everything last night rain hail lightening stars rumballs
Good to see everyone

[Inmykombi]

Well Well,
What an interesting night.
Rain, clear, rain,clear, then fog and more rain then it cleared when I was driving home about 2.30 am.:sadeyes:

Great company and food. ( too much food ) I think RB's Pizza was the straw that broke the camels back for me........

My small scope got a squiz at a few sights.

Nice to meet you Mr."H" ( Octane ). Oh and David too.

Thx to all who attended.

[Rick Petrie]

Well last night was a mixed bag of Santa's goodies. We just about got everything delivered to us and then some more.
We had lightning,thunder,clear skies,more lightning,rain,scattered cloud,clear skies,fog,more rain and in between all this we had a party.
Great company again for all those that braved a somewhat patient night of cellestial wham bam.
Great to see all of the locals as well as those that travelled.
On the night there was:-
Geoff,Geoff and Geoff, Deeno,RB, Sue,Rod,Bones,Jakob and it was good to meet H and David.
Excellent gathering albeit not much in the viewing department but some good patches in between the tempest.
Cheers

[Deeno]

My poor stomach.......:sadeyes:
Definitely ate to much (new favorite....Sues rum balls)

Many festive yuletide festivities were had by all and thanks to all the sacrificial scopes that packed up and went home:thanks:. We were rewarded with a couple of hours of very good of seeing.:2thumbs::2thumbs:

[h0ughy]

glad you all had a great night/morning guys

[GTB_an_Owl]

well all i can say is -
if the rest of my xmas is as good as last nite - i am in for a corker

great people enjoying one 'n' others company - what a range of food! - don't think there was many of Sue's rum balls left - i missed out on Geoff's coffee :mad2: - didn't get to kill the hedgehogs i found out my way - maybe they will keep for after xmas if they don't escape :whistle:

shall we talk about the weather ?
guess so - we had it all - thunder - lightning show was great during the nite with a few meteors thrown in, that four letter word ....RAIN, sure was some of that.
FOG! - did i mention FOG. the heaviest FOG i have ever experienced - had to put a tarp over the Mary Rose to keep the FOG off her ;) -
it rolled in again (the fog that is) about 5am as we were getting ready to go home to spoil the great couple of hours viewing we had after 2am through Deeno's scope
i was tempted - almost tempted - to get my scope out it was that good :whistle:

special thanks to "H" (and Jakob) for coming so far to say hello again - was great to see you "H" - come back soon

anyway - i was just stoked with the whole nite - not just a boring old observing nite (not that WE have any of those)
thanks people

geoff

[jakob]

I enjoyed the night and like to thank the organisers, cooks, bakers and Rum ball makers. :whistle:

Till next time, Jakob. :doh:

[bones]

It's a shame the weather last night wasn't like what it's shaping up for tonight. Thanks all for a good night. I know it was crystal clear again as I left at midnight. So with Sue leaving before me was I the 2nd sacrificial lamb? It was clouded over at home when I got there. H, did you get any more shots after I left? As has been said we had a bit of everything last night. I suppose the only thing we didn't have were zombies coming out of the fog. :scared:. It's strange how unregonisable we are when were all sitting in the Pony Club in the light waiting for the rain to clear. See you all next time.

[koputai]

*******s! Sounds like you guys and gals had a great night.
I haven't been able to make the trek to the Mountain for a few months, but am really sorry I missed this one. Glad you all had fun. Merry X-mess to all, if I don't see you next new Moon, here's to a little less overcast skies than we've been having lately.

Cheers,
Jason.
P.S. And a happy Smiley conjunction to All tomorrow!

[Rodstar]

Thanks everyone for the great company on Saturday night. I particularly enjoyed catching up with H - great to see you, thanks for making such a huge effort to be there! Thanks also the GTB for the tarp, and everyone else for your willing hands in keeping the Mary Rose from drowning. I am pleased to report she is now dry and well.

Isn't it amazing what a difference one night can make...last night was incredibly clear, but I was too tired to get out the scope.

[GTB_an_Owl]

tell me about it Rod

it took one hell of an effort to start unpacking the car yesterday
in fact - the scope and a few other bits are still in the back seat this morning
hope the missus doesn't want to use it to-day - might get round to emptying it out this afternoon - maybe

geoff

[Sue Lang]

Hi all,

Glad to hear the skies cleared again and you had some good viewing (baa)! A bit of fog on Peats Ridge road going home made driving dodgy for a short way, but I'm surprised it rolled in thick at the Pony Club. Thanks to you all for a great night and I'll happily make rum balls for future meetings if you all like them. Have a wonderful Christmas, safe, relaxing holidays (for those having a break) and I'll see you all next time.:)
:) wasn't very clear last night, but I guess it may be clearer next time!

Cheers
Sue

[gb_astro]

Sorry I missed this one.

When is next time?
Do you usually skip the Xmas, New Year period?

Greg.

[Rick Petrie]

Sue, judging from the responses, I think no one will object to you bringing rumbles at any of the next gatherings. Mmmmmm!:thumbsup:
Greg, There might be a few going between Christmas and New Year. I guess it will depend on who's away or available at that time. Cheers

[Octane]

Hi all,

Thank you for a fantastic night -- even if it did rain upon us as we were attempting to image and observe. :)

It was great to catch up with the old timers and also to meet people who I hadn't met before. It's always fun putting faces and voices to names. :)

Thank you Deeno for the splendid views of those wonderful objects. Full points for trying to make me stay longer by enticing me with more objects!

Regards,
Humayun