Pony Club in May

[gb_astro]

Ok, what about May.
Any key holders not going to the SPSP this month?

Greg.

[GTB_an_Owl]

as far as i know, most of us will be at SPSP
Greg

unless gmbfilter is staying home ?

geoff

[astropolak]

I'll watch this thread with some interest....
Never thought it would be so difficult to go and see the stars.
Getting a bit annoyed here...., mostly at the weather.

Joe

[iceman]

I'll be at SPSP.

[Inmykombi]

SPSP for me too.

I'll be at the PC in June though....

Geoffro

[ausastronomer]

I will be at Coonabarabran with a group of Americans. I will be at PC in June.

Cheers,
John B

[Rodstar]

I'll be at SPSP.

[Rick Petrie]

I'm at SPSP also. PC in June.
Cheers

[Lyinxz]

I am keen on June PC.
See you guys then.

[bones]

I won't be at SPSP. Family commitments instead. I won't be at PC in May either. To all who are going to SPSP have a great time. I'll endeavour to be at the PC in June. Till then...:).

[White Rabbit]

What date are you guys doing this in June, I might come up if thats ok?

Thanks
Sandy

[Rick Petrie]

Probably the 20th seems the go. Maybe the 27th also.
New moon June 22nd.

[sally1jack]

I can't believe it , I'm going on holidays on the 19th & getting back on the 28th june could it get worse :shrug:, at least you'll have clear weather for sure
Phil

[Rick Petrie]

That's just plain bad management Phil. Bugger Eh!

[Octane]

I won't be going to SPSP so may be able to attend Pony Club if there's interest. I might even do some imaging now that I have the rest of my gear.

Regards,
Humayun

[sally1jack]

Not just bad management Rick its 'Priorities", got to get my Priorities in order :P
Phil

[gb_astro]

Humayun, are you one of the key holders?

Greg.

[Octane]

Greg,

No, I'm not. :(

Regards,
Humayun

[GTB_an_Owl]

don't panic yet Greg

geoff

[gmbfilter]

:( Bad news, I won't be going to SPSP

:)Good news I will go to Pony Club if anyone else is left!

Another magnificent night at Mangrove Mountain Pony Club (potentially)
Who's up for it?

[GTB_an_Owl]

and before anyone asks - yes Geoff has a key

geoff

[astropolak]

If its clear I am in. I can be in tomorrow night or any other bloody night as long as the conditions are good. I do not want to be the bad news bearer but the following weekend does not look that good for the entire eastern AU.
But I could be reading the weather wrong... hope I am.

[gb_astro]

Yea Geoff!
I am in for the 23rd, can not make tomorrow.
Greg.

[telecasterguru]

I wouldn't mind going up tomorrow night either but I set up at home tonight for the first time in 3 weeks and its blowing a gale. Not a cloud in the sky but another night of frustration.
Tomorrow unfortunately looks just as bad.
I wish I could find some shelter from the wind.
Frank

[Arthur Alchin]

Is the 23rd a goer does anybody know? i think that is the weekend of the spsp As i start a new job on monday i won't be able to attend that but i could go to the pc.

Any others interested at present?

Also does anybody have any idea of some software that could be used for the Meade DSI that would run on a Macbook??

Arthur.

[Allan_L]

SPSP for me. :driving:
Registered yesterday.
Late decision.

But may be interested in PC on 30th if open.

Allan

[sally1jack]

I can't make the SPSP or P.C. next weekend due to work commitments, but i'll show up the 30th if the weather is good & anyone is there ??

Phil

[Arthur Alchin]

sorry, can't make sat night, have been doing some jet setting but now have to socialise sat night before wife flies to tasi next tues for a week.
anything happening on the 3oth? (haven't looked at the moon phase yet)

arthur

[sally1jack]

I think the moon set at about 11.oopm on sat the 30th.
Phil

[gmbfilter]

Whats with this rain!!
I thought that with all the photon + beer sucking @ SPSP we would get some sort of a break!

[jakob]

I wouln't min a bit of clear sky, the 30st would suit me.
:thumbsup:

[Octane]

So, who's going on Saturday night?

I'm going to be there with the G-11 and hopefully the ZSFD80.

Regards,
Humayun

[gb_astro]

Weather forecast seems to be improving but maybe not fast enough.
Probably be a late Saturday afternoon decision for me, but fingers crossed...

Greg.

[Shano592]

I may make an appearance if I can get a free pass. Won't know until Saturday, though, to see what the weather is doing.

[gmbfilter]

Will hold my decision off for a couple of hours... mind you went out to think about loading the ute splashing through the mud my gummies have broken and leak

Was good. Meant they didn't overflow

Is anyone going?

:) Good news though I will be going next week :)

[Arthur Alchin]

2nite out for me, next sat is a goer if its on and the sky is co-operative

[gmbfilter]

That's it not going tonight

Be there next week, hopefully with some raperture!

[Octane]

I'm still up for tonight if it clears up.

It took me ages to dismantle my gear and put it in the car for the first time! The drive up through the rain was horrible, too! This weather better clear up and make it worth my petrol! :P

Regards,
Humayun

[gmbfilter]

Sent you a pm with my numbers I organize to open up and join you if its clear

[gb_astro]

Sydney clouded out: put me down for the 30th.

Greg.

[Inmykombi]

I am gunna try for the 30th....
Who else is interested. ?

I may be able to stretch the marriage enough to get away for a night at the PC on saturday...as I have had some sympathy sent my way about the SPSP from my lovely wife.

Fingers crossed....

Geoffro.

[Octane]

Well, it's a toss up between Honeysuckle Creek (and surrounds) camping lonely by myself, or, a 4-5 hour drive up to the Pony Club.

Twist my arm.

I'm dying to give my G-11 (I finally received the tripod legs a couple of weeks ago whilst in New Zealand) and ZSFD80 a go.

Regards,
Humayun

[Rodstar]

I am going to the races on Saturday for a client function - not sure when I will be back. I might have been a starter for Friday night....but sounds like the consensus is for a Saturday night. Hope you guys have a clear night, and I'll see if I can make it!! I am busting to try out the new 31 Nagler I purchased at SPSP.

[RB]

If you can arrange for a binoviewer then I'll bring my 31 Nagler too and we can enjoy a night of vertigo......:lol:

[h0ughy]

that would be one well hung Mary Rose, with two massive orbs to view through;):whistle:

[sally1jack]

I'll be there on saturday WEATHER PERMITTING???? ,
Phil

[Inmykombi]

I have permission for the PC....yay.
All I need is the time after work to pack the car etc.

fingers crossed.

Geoffro.

[gmbfilter]

Hope so
Hope so

Who who is is this Phil?
Mr 034?

lol
Mr NGT

[Rick Petrie]

I'm hangin' for a fix but can't make PC Sat. night.(bugger again):(
Wedding in Sydney. Then it's full moon ahead from then on.
Weather just will not co-operate lately either.( East coast sux) :rolleyes:

[GTB_an_Owl]

i better send an email then - i guess

i am allready in trouble for even thinking about going sat nite - but then - i am always in trouble

geoff

[sally1jack]

Priorities Rick !! I geuss I'll have to keep Dob alley warm for you, Your not gettin married again are you mate ??:P
Catch up with you next time mate :thumbsup:
Phil

[Arthur Alchin]

anybody heard the weather report for sat night??

[GTB_an_Owl]

not good i'm afraid Arthur

geoff

[RB]

I suppose there's more than one way to communicate with the wife these days Geoff.......:D

[Deeno]

I'm not committing to anything......:confuse3:
Weather forcast is getting worse by the day.:rain:
Probably stay at home and sulk:drink:

But, you never know:shrug:

[bones]

Sorry to hear about the poor conditions at SPSP. Must have been really frustrating after all the effort of getting there. Don't think I'll be at PC Sat. night. As suspected some time back, my next visit to PC might be in June.

[jakob]

My fault! Bought a new 'Grab& Go Scope' :mad2:

[Rick Petrie]

Once is enough Phil:whistle:
Weather aint lookin' good for quite some time by the looks.:screwy:
Dob alley is like SOB alley with this weather pattern lately.:windy:

[sally1jack]

Hey Geoffro better tell your wife you've had a change of heart & wish to stay at home & spend some quality time with her.

Don't want to waist those brownie points on a dud night mate. :P

Anyway thats what I just did.:rofl:

Phil

[sally1jack]

The forcast indicates bad news , but the sky is clear at my place !
Maybe just maybe........AAhhh let me dream.

I'm being positive ...i'll see you blokes tonight :D

Phil

[GTB_an_Owl]

will you make up your mind Phill !

one minute your collecting brownie points - then the next, your throwing them away ?

I - ME - MYSELF, have NOOOOO thoughts of going out to-nite

geoff

[sally1jack]

I'm just trying to throw the weather gods off :P Doesn't seem to be workin though.

Phil

[Rick Petrie]

It doesn't matter how many brownie points you can chalk up, they can be blown away in an instant by one suggestion.
Max. brownie points= suggestions x 0 :P

[RB]

The weathers' terrible up here, showers on and off, lot's of cloud.

:(