Pony Club in August.

[gb_astro]

Looks like a few key players are heading up to Bretti Reserve for the 7th.

Does this leave anyone interested in the Pony Club for that day?

Weather not looking good though for both locations.

14th maybe?

Greg.

[GTB_an_Owl]

i think i am available for both weekends Greg

geoff

[Amunous]

not sure if ill be there this weekend. (7th) have a mates bday party to attend but i might be able to swing around after

[bones]

Sorry "Pony Clubbers" (no animals were injured in the writing of this email). I won't be there this weekend as it is my wife's birthday. To whoever does make it to the mountain - have a good night. Tony.

[Rick Petrie]

I am definitely interested in dragging the scope out on Sat.night.
Need a fix. How many takers have we at this stage?
The weather forecast doesn't seem too bad. :question:
I know a few guys are away, but where are all those closet dwellers?

[gb_astro]

I'm still in.
Weather Underground is saying it will be cloudless all night. ?

Greg.

[GTB_an_Owl]

as it turns out - i will only be available to keep you blokes on the straight and narrow this weekend

geoff

[Allan_L]

So I guess that means you didn't go to Bretti, Geoff and Rick?
Have you heard anything from the explorers?

I am at work, with my van all packed, and heading up there after work tonight.
I hope they are still there when I get there. :confused2:

Why don't you and Rick come on up today too.
We can have a mini convoy.
I hope to be leaving Newcastle by (or before) 3pm. arriving 5:30.

Its just for two nights! In the darkest skies in eastern NSW!!!

Or you can even come back with Geoffro tomorrow (Sat) [as he is going to a party or something back home].
And then you will be back for Pony Club saturday night.

[GTB_an_Owl]

sorry Allan
no can do

too busy here at home

and no - not heard any news from Bretti

geoff

[Deeno]

I'm keen for Saturday night!
Weather looks like it could be OK

[Rick Petrie]

Just got back from Sydney Allan. No can do either at this stage.
Can only get away tomorrow and PC is on for me only.
Cheers:)

[Amunous]

yeah looks like im in for this weekend as well.. mate has postponed his party till next weekend so carly and i will be there

[gmbfilter]

Yesssssss :thumbsup:
Can't wait

[RB]

So who's going tonight?

I'm hoping to drop in tonight for a while, but I'll know for sure later this arvo.

:thumbsup:

[dodgyd]

Hi All

Long time lurker, first time poster.

I am a bit of a noob here but was wondering if pony club is availble (or suitable) for a 1st timer? Would the Katoomba meet on tonight be better for me? I would come armed with my Sky watcher 102 refractor and the 2010 astronomy guide but other than that I must confess that I am a fully certified beginner.

[gb_astro]

Hi Dodgyd.
You are certainly welcome at the Pony Club.
Should be someone there by 5 or 6 pm.

Looks like there might be some cloud around though.

Greg.

[GTB_an_Owl]

don't say that Greg

anyway - you know "it will clear"

geoff

[RB]

Have you ridden a pony before? :question: :lol:

Yes, you're most welcome to attend, and you can have a peak through other scopes too.

[Rick Petrie]

Hi dodgyd and welcome to IIS.:welcome:
You would be most welcome at the PC.
We were all first timers once so don't be put off by that.
If you decide to come we have plenty of scopes to look through and a lot of experienced observers to help if needed.
If you come, the directions are posted on the website how to get there.
It is expected to be very cold tonight (0 degrees) so bring plenty of warm gear to be comfortable such as thermals,beenies, gloves, lined boots etc..(It won't be as cold as Katoomba though I would expect):P
Cheers Rick:thumbsup:

[dodgyd]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I think Pony club is a bit closer than the blue mountains so I will try and make the trip up north. Will take some warm gear, the scope, small red torch, map of how to get there, cloud repellant... I think that is all I need? What time should I aim to get there?

[GTB_an_Owl]

i am leaving now 4-45

see you all there

geoff

[GTB_an_Owl]

where were you RB ?

we waited till 2-00 am when the seeing started to get bad and we decided to call it a nite

Rick had some very nice stoggies for you to try

bit cold - got down to 2.2 degrees
seeing wasn't too bad most of the nite

geoff

[dodgyd]

Thanks for the introduction last night. Was great to look through some other scopes and have some help identifying the features of the night sky. Hope you all enjoyed the rest of the night after I left!

Dodgyd

[RB]

Sorry I missed last night again Geoff/guys.
I finished work too late and was too exhausted to come out.

Glad to hear you guys a good night.
Hopefully catch up next time.

Rick you'll have to keep the stoggies for our next meet. :(

Cheers

[Rick Petrie]

Done!!!!

[Inmykombi]

Anyone going this Saturday night the 14th ?

[Allan_L]

I am thinking about going, Geoff.
weather looks good as.
I have a key.

Two coffee grinders, that sounds like a star party!

[GTB_an_Owl]

i will be in Port, sorry

but round the rest of em up Geoffro

could be a good nit methinks

geoff

[Allan_L]

Sorry to hear that Geoff! :(

although, the first time I read your post I thought it read:
"I will BRING the Port".
(funny how your mind can play tricks on ya !)
wishful thinking ! :P

Then, re-reading it.......
I got this image of you in a pure white sailor suit !!!
Hello Sailor ! :lol:

... Anyway, catch you at IISAC.
Have you decided camping or bunking ?
haha ... C A M P i n g ... or bunking ?
... Another Sailor joke !!!

so, let us know...
as I can go either way!
(haha I'm in tears now ... :rofl:)

[Inmykombi]

Sounds good for Saturday night Alan.

With regard to IISAC........we could bunk up at the top house :thumbsup:

It may be viewed as a bit anti-social by others tenting and caravaning it down below.

What do you think ?



PS....Good to hear your are bringing some Port Saturday night Geoff....



UPDATE: I have caught my son's Flu it seems , so I may not be coming after all.
Unless I feel a lot better between now and Sat night I will have to give it a miss. Sorry folks.

Geoffro.

[Arthur Alchin]

sorry, won't be at the PC this sat nite, on call for the hosp until 19:00 hrs so wouldn't get there till at least 20:00 at the earliest.

At IIS i will be camping down where we were last year so might have to come up and visit those in the top house

[Allan_L]

It is looking promising for tonight. :astron:

I am expecting to be there around 5pm.
Probably won't stay too long tonight.
Anyone else wanting to come along? :poke:

[Inmykombi]

I have come down with flu like symptoms. Must have caught it from my Son.

Sorry but I am feeling like @#$% at present and wont be coming up tonight.
Sorry folks.

Geoffro

[Allan_L]

Well, I'm packed anyway!
So I may as well go as expected.
Looks like a good night.

But if its just me and the hounds :scared:
I may be calling it a night early.

Anyone in the neighbourhood, drop on in.....:welcome:

[Allan_L]

Skies were great at the Pony Club last night.
And no dew.
Would have been nice to share with somebody.

:rundog:

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[astropolak]

Hi Allan
No one else?...., I intended to go last night but the sky line here was littered with clouds and decided to give it up.

Glad you had some nice views and sorry for not joining you.

[Inmykombi]

So sorry Alan for not going.
I rested and still feel terrible today.
I may even have the day off work tomorrow.

Glad the skies were kind to you and therer was no Dew....
Congrats on your Retirement too. I can see more Star trips in the planning stages already.;)

See ya soon somewhere.

Geoffro.

[GTB_an_Owl]

what time did you stay till Al ?

geoff

[Allan_L]

Well,
since I didn't take a telescope (only the BT100s)
and
I was cold and lonely (forgot my jacket)
I waited to see if anyone was coming after moon-set,
and I was out of there before 10.

Joanne did not recognise me !!!
(remind me to remove the belaclava next time) :lol:

[jakob]

Sorry, Allan, I had in mind to go but by the time I finished my chores, I was too lazy!

The Port was ready and I intended just to bring the apo80 plus camera.

We have to finish the Port at Lostock! :sadeyes::sadeyes::sadeyes:

[dodgyd]

When I was packing up last week from pony club I saw the below on the ground under my scope. I thought it was from mine, but closer inspection and I can't see where it would be from. So, anyone lost one of these widgets at pony club? Anyone need it for their scope?

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab7/dodgydd/other/P1020231.jpg?t=1281864916

[gmbfilter]

Wonderful
Yes I did
Its for my binoculars
Thank you :)