Pony Club September

[Allan_L]

Anyone from the Central Coast group going to the Border Stargaze 1-5 September in Albury. ?:question:

I was thinking about it, but I may go and check out this potentially great site at Dalgetty. Remote farmland.
on my way to Melbourne instead.

So see you at IISAC.

[Inmykombi]

I'd like to go, but I have so much coming up with a few small trips away and IISAC etc that I cant take any more time off work.

Sorry Mr Al.

[Arthur Alchin]

Sorry Allan, will be in Cairnes early sept, will catch you at IISCamp

[Rick Petrie]

Can't go to BSG as going to IISAC,but in line with this thread head, should be able to make PC either the 4th Sept. or 11th as new moon the 8th. Hoping for some clear sky on one of these.:juggle:
Cheers:thumbsup:

[Amunous]

not sure if i can make it this month... will see what i can do..

also did anyone find a pair of glasses last time.. carly lost hers and she doesnt know if it was there or somewhere else

[Inmykombi]

Are we having a PC night in September ?

[GTB_an_Owl]

TWO maybe

but i'm told - one of them is fathers day ?

not that that makes any difference to me

geoff

[gmbfilter]

I'm OK for the 11th

[Inmykombi]

I am OK for the 11th also.:D

Shall we go with that ?

[sfrost]

Geoff, love your Avatar :) .... I'm pretty sure it would make a great crop circle

[gb_astro]

I would be up for both but weather not looking too good for the 4th.

Greg.

[Arthur Alchin]

Cairnes 10=13th, catch you all at IISAstrocamp.

Will watch thread about astrocamp for Pony Club boys for plans leading up to the day

[gmbfilter]

Thank you
Its just something i found out back

[Allan_L]

:rofl::rofl::rofl: you crack me up Geoff (but which Geoff will reply to this post? :question: )... thats OK ... I love you all


BOT:
I think I will be back from Melbourne early and I am a possible for the 11th too.

[Inmykombi]

Lookin forward to the PC this saturday or the next....

What did I find out the back ????:confused2:

[GTB_an_Owl]

never mind geoff - go back to bed - i did

geoff

[Rick Petrie]

The three G's!!:question:
The three Musketeers ?????????:rolleyes:
The three Amigo's ????????????:confused2:
The three Stooges ????????????????:screwy:
The three Blind mice ??????????:P
Do they know themselves ???????????:lol::lol::lol:

[Inmykombi]

Yeah good idea Geoff.................
Sounds like a blatant unprovoked attack on our normally unblemished Character.:poke:
Us Geoff's will have to stick together at IISAC and fend off any further such attacks.:rofl:

[Inmykombi]

What time will the GateKeeper be arriving ?

One good night before IISAC should be great.

Cheers

[GTB_an_Owl]

weather forecast looks promising too Geoffro (or shouldn't i say that)

geoff

[Inmykombi]

Your predictions are usually pretty good Geoff, so I wouldn't worry.
I will try to be there around 5 ish to set up.

[Deeno]

Cool. Will start charging some batteries.

I really am starting to worry about some of you blokes.......

[GTB_an_Owl]

WHAT !

about not having our batteries charged ?

geoff

[RB]

Unfortunately I've got too much work on atm guys, doesn't look like I can make it.
Hope you have clear skies for Saturday, see you at IISAC.

[GTB_an_Owl]

you miss another gathering of the stoggie club and your gunna have to pay your joining fee again RB

geoff

[Rick Petrie]

There's no need to worry about us Deeno.:P
All your worries will begin in November with a new member of the family in tow.;)
And then WE will be worrying about you.:lol:
:family2::family::face:

See you on Saturday:D

[GTB_an_Owl]

so we have an aproximate date do we ? :family:

anybody want to take bets he will miss our november newmoon nite ?

geoff

[Rick Petrie]

Yeah Geoff, we better start stocking up on the stogies to celebrate!!!
And RB is just gonna have to come to the PC and bring some of his stock.:rolleyes:

[Deeno]

Ha

Looking at around the 8th. Its getting exciting. Looks like IISAC is out this year.

[jakob]

Looking good for tonight!

Just not sure if I bring the LB, what scopes will be there?

[Rick Petrie]

Yeah Jakob it looks really good for tonight. It has been unusually quiet on this thread for likely starters. Has there been a lak of interest and enthusiasm from all the people who once frequented the PC in the past or have we scared them off? :scared3:
There should be a few 10" scopes but Greg may bring his 14.5" or others??????:shrug:
Cheers see you there.:)

[RB]

LOL guys, will try and make an appearance but I don't like my chances.
I've missed everyone's company though so I'll try very hard.

Stoggie levels are running very low at the moment because I haven't had a chance to go out and stock up.

Conditions here atm are clear and beautiful, should be a great night for you tonight.

Hope to see you all but it will depend on my work load.

Cheers
RB

[Rick Petrie]

Do I detect a little guilt here and probability????
RB you're just gonna have to finish your work early(good weather) and put all those chickens to bed early.:P
No pressure or anything!!!!!:)

[bones]

Weather & sky atm are looking great.

But sorry guys, can't make tonight. I'm still scopeless. I thought it would have come back from the States by now. Meanwhile the wait continues... the last I heard could be another 3-4 weeks?
Have a good night everyone. Tony.

[sasup]

believe it or not I should be there by 17.00 with my 12" but its been so long I have forgotten how to use the Argo.

[RB]

You guys drive a hard bargain !!!
Looks like I'll drop in for a chat (hopefully). :D
I'm down to my last couple of cigars though. :sadeyes: :P

Tony hope you get your scope back soon mate.
Are you going to come to IISAC at least?

[gmbfilter]

Scope less myself tonight
I'm on medication, Doctor says
don't drive
don't drink
don't smoke :thumbsup:
Ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got bino fever recently treated it with Fujinon 10x70 FMT
looks like a good night

[jakob]

Sorry guys, SWMBO had other plans.:(:(
Hope you had a good night. It loked good from here!

[RB]

I'm sorry too guys.
I felt so tired after dinner because of work, I thought I'd better not push myself in case I trigger a migraine attack.

Hope you all had a great night.

[Allan_L]

Hi Jakob,
I wondered what had happened to you.
What are you doing for the next few days? I was thinking of getting away somewhere dark for a bit. Always looking for company. Any suggestions?

Anyway, last night, a good night was had by all.
I got there by 10:30 myself and a few had already been, saw, and left.

Thanks Geoff, Geoff and Rick for the wonderful views. Jupiter was brilliant, in patches. Good to catch up with Deeno and Greg again.

I guess next meeting will be IISAC. For those who are coming ... See you there.

[Rick Petrie]

Yeah guys another excellent night shared by the faithful.:thumbsup:
Highlights for me were the three major galaxies M31, NGC253 and NGC55.
Globs were super sharp as was Jupiter in moments of great seeing.
Thanks to all and for the looks through all the various other scopes.:)
Sorry you guys couldn't make it RB and Jakob.
See all at IISAC.

[Inmykombi]

Great Night and good company again..Thx guys....

I saw a stack of Doubles in Delphinus and other Contstellations as I happily punched in the co-ordinates one after the other on the Coffee grinder SCT.

Whats happened to the numbers we used to get there ????

The seem to be dwindelling:confused2:

[GTB_an_Owl]

must be the noise of that coffee grinder Geoff :scared3:

only two clouds in the sky ALL nite - and the funny thing was, they didn't move much :P

not one of our better nites i would say - number wise or seeing

but it was GOOD

moon transit of Jupiter was good, when the seeing allowed.

dew killed us in the end

and we surprised a regular visitor to Richmond as to just how cold it can get on OUR mountain, if you don't come prepared
hope to see you and the 12" again Sasup (or will it be a 16" next time ;) )

geoff

[gb_astro]

Thanks all for a short but good night.
Disappointing how bright the Sydney sky glow was though.
Maybe a couple of major football events had something to do with it.

Greg.

[bones]

I hope she comes back soon too.

As for the IISAC, work's short of No's ATM, and I'm booked out the following week, so unfortunately I can't make it this year.

[Amunous]

looks like ill be going to iisac this yeah paying for rego on wed.. just paid for argo today so it will arrive before the 28th and give me heaps of time to get it set up and dialed in. hurrah

[GTB_an_Owl]

top stuff Michael

look forward to seeing you there

geoff

[sasup]

Thank you GTB and all for a short but good night. I will dress more warmly next time. I don't think the 16 " will be ready. I need to get the mirror finished. I will see everyone at IISAC