Central Coast Pony Club in April and May

[astropolak]

Dear all
I am unable to attend Lostock in April nor SPSP in May....:(
Would any of the "Key Keepers" be attending PC in those times?

[iceman]

I hope to attend PC during April but will be at SPSP during May.

What weekend(s) in April are appropriate?

[astropolak]

Mike
The 26th I think but I can be there any day around the New Moon as long as the weather plays it nice...

Joe

[telecasterguru]

Will any one be around this weekend?

Frank

[GTB_an_Owl]

you might have to be the "KEY" man this month Mike

at this stage i am going to Lostock

geoff

[GTB_an_Owl]

Mmmmmmmmmm!

what time does the moon rise on the 18th (this sat nite) ?


geoff

[sally1jack]

Apparently it's not comming out to play on saturday? :shrug:

[GTB_an_Owl]

well - sunday morning then ? you know, after midnite

geoff

[sally1jack]

There is no time given on the rescources/ moon phase page unless i'm looking at it all wrong, but looking at the day before & after i'd say just after midnight
Phil

[GTB_an_Owl]

and you might be right
just after midnite

geoff

[sally1jack]

If that is the case is it still worth going up to the P.C. on saturday Geoff??
Phil

[GTB_an_Owl]

we would get about 5 hrs i guess

geoff

[Inmykombi]

The --:-- on the Moon time chart means 12 midnight if that helps.

So there will be some Moonage there in the form of the last quarter.

I dont think I'll be able to get a leave pass for Saturday night, unless I grovel with flowers and gifts.....again....

Geoffro.

[Rick Petrie]

I've seen the gravel rash on your knees Geoffro...or is it GROVEL rash?:rofl:
Don't worry about a leave pass...go AWOL

[Inmykombi]

Maybe if I stuffed a pillow under the doona with a sky and telescope mag over where my face should be, I may get 5-6 hrs to sneak away.;)

I admit it...its grovel rash....

[Rodstar]

Weather forecast is a little mixed for tomorrow night. I have an open mind to coming if conditions are good....

[GTB_an_Owl]

after listening to the weather forecast tonite i don't place much hope in us getting a nite in this weekend

geoff

[Rodstar]

Wash your mouth out with soap, Geoffrey.

[Allan_L]

Well, I'm interested in going up tonight if weather is reasonable and a key holder is going.

Sunset 17:29
Moonrise 00:08 (sunday)

Mike, are you on for tonight?

GTB I need to see you about a freezer suit. Do you travel with samples?
(probably about same size as inmykobie - what would that be ...? XL ?)


Al

[Inmykombi]

I can hear a little voice in my ear....
" It'll clear.....It'll clear "

[sally1jack]

That's what happens when you own a SCT :poke: .
Wait..............I can hear it now :P
Seeya tonight ( being positive )
Phil

[gmbfilter]

Am working on grovel rash even as we speak!
Busy fixing sticking doors!

[Inmykombi]

I can relate to the Gravel Rash on the knees.
Dont think I can make it though.

[GTB_an_Owl]

at this stage i will be having lunch - then going to bed for my grandpa nap

not going to bother packing the car

and no - i don't think it will clear
looks like a nite in fella's

geoff

[gmbfilter]

Anybody going??????????????

[sally1jack]

Interest seems low , Sky looks dodgy, i'll go for a drive if someone is keen
as long as you blokes are off your knee's :shrug:
Phil

[Rick Petrie]

Wind's up, cloud cover, chance of showers.:( Not the best prognosis, so I think I'll do some serious grovelling to build my level of brownie points for next weekend's trip to Lostock.:P No gravel rash, just a case of 'ricky dicky knee'.
That's my story anyway and I'm stickin' with it.
Cheers:)

[Inmykombi]

Looks dodgy from here too.:(

I'll have a night in I think, with a movie huddled on the lounge with the wife.;)

[gmbfilter]

I,m off...
Sorry I'm leaving.
Clouds are blowing away here
Packed scope + Wild turkey + tim tams =
Should be there 6:30 ish
Read all about it!

[Rick Petrie]

Careful Geoffro you might catch that 'lounge lizard grovel rash':lol:

[telecasterguru]

I'm at Palm Beach and things are going down hill fast but got the scope outside cooling down just in case.
Plenty of beer in the fridge, could be a long night.
I love saturday nights and my telescopes.
Frank

[Allan_L]

I just drove up from Sydney
it has been glorious all the way up the FF3...
Until here!!

I see a big bank of clouds to the north,

Which way is it blowing??

I am still keen to give it a go.

But its getting late now and I have not yet begun to commence my grovelling.

If I get out quick, She (who must be obeyed) may not even notice I have been back !!

But I dont have a key (as yet !! (hint!)

Give me an excuse to start packing the new equipment into the car.
someone.

GTB - bring up some freezer suits for me to try on.
I may need it for Lostock!!!

[GTB_an_Owl]

i'm staying put

geoff

[Allan_L]

Boy I never knew Owls were stubborn !!! :sadeyes:

Just did a visual and I can now appreciate your position.

I concede that it is unlikely to produce any quality time.

D'oh! :cloudy:

[Inmykombi]

I cant believe it....I walked outside and I cant see any clouds from here.
What have I done by staying Home ?

It'd take too much to unpack the van of tools and parts to fit the scope in now anyway.

Those who ventured up, I hope you have a great time.

Geoffro.

[Allan_L]

yeah but who with a key was going.

they are probably all observing from the side of the road

[Inmykombi]

I think gmbfilter has one.....????

[sally1jack]

Just got back, skies were clear & seeing was also good for a while, bit of cloud toward the end. Geoff had a 13" dob,got some nice views. Only 3 hours or so but worth it.
Thanks for the views Geoff
Phil :thumbsup:

[Inmykombi]

Dont tell me Geoff has traded that nice Refractor for a Dob :doh:.

Glad you had a good time there.

My turn will be next weekend at Lostock.:eyepop:

Geoffro.

[Allan_L]

Which Geoff ???

[Inmykombi]

Not this Geoff....who is sold on SCT's :P

[sally1jack]

gmbfilter geoff :)

[sally1jack]

Are you thinking about changing to the dark side to Geoffro?:fight:
The force Geoffro .... The force.
Its only a matter of time, Don't Meade Make nice Dobs....So it's not really like a change :P

[gmbfilter]

Another great night, seeing surprising good, good company.
Left about 10:00 ish (saved least 1/2 a bottle foe next time) Trying to sneak up to Lostock

Aperture struck. Have acquired classic 1980's 13.1" Odyssey well modified dob. Re-coated the mirror, fiddling about with secondary...

Set up in dob alley.....no one else there to ask permission from!
Will kept FLT110 need something to use as finder! (joking)

Big big change from 4" to 13"

[Rick Petrie]

Hey Phil
Isn't moving to a dob actually changing to the light side rather than the dark side?:P
May the force be with you. Obe Wan:)
The alliance will accept all previous SCT and refractor owners into Dob Alley.;)

[GTB_an_Owl]

good to see the faithful got a bit of observing in

i just didn't have the faith this weekend

was amazed to come back out to the van at about 10-30 pm to clear skies - and i mean clear
then it rained here about midnite

geoff

[Inmykombi]

Phil, I could always sell you my 10 inch SCT for a finder on your new scope:P Then I could buy my way into Dob Alley.

Glad to hear you all had a good bit of sky to observe last night.

[sally1jack]

Phil, I could always sell you my 10 inch SCT for a finder on your new scope:P Then I could buy my way into Dob Alley.

I'm in no scope alley at the moment:shrug: & it's a bit lonely

[GTB_an_Owl]

do we have a key holder for pony club this saturday nite ??????????


otherwise - if someone wants to go i will make arrangements for a key i guess

geoff

[Shano592]

So is the Pony Club on this weekend?

Anyone?

Anyone?

[sally1jack]

I think everybody has gone to lostock shano, so i would say probably not , but there might be a key holder still around
Phil

[astropolak]

If its clear and we can find a "Key master" I am in also....

[bones]

I won't be out tonight, so no Pony Club for me. Trying to get over the dreaded lurgy I picked up during the week. If anyones going I hope that the clouds clear for you.

[Rodstar]

I am keen if the weather holds out, too...

[iceman]

I have a key but can't make it tonight.

For someone keen, they're welcome to come to my house and pick it up off me.

PM me if that's you.

[bones]

My how it has cleared up !!! And the lamb didn't even make it out the door. To all who go have a great night. I'll be home with the family... cough...cough...
:family: :family2:

[Rodstar]

She Who Must Be Obeyed has just blown in my ear......I will be staying at home tonight.

(BTW there is a bank of cloud moving over where I am at the moment....not sure what's doing weather-wise).