Kulnura 29th April:welcome:

[frogman]

The 28th is the new moon so are we going to have a night at kulnura this new moon ???

Anyone interested ? it could be one of the last sessions here !

Anthony:welcome:

[iceman]

I won't be able to make that one, as it's my son's 7th birthday on the 28th so I think we'll be doing something.

I'll be keen to do something 3rd quarter (21st/22nd, whatever the sat night is).

[frogman]

thats doable too
ok so there might be two nights.... dates any one ?

[Rodstar]

I will try to make it to 3rd quarter AND new moon (said he, rather ambitiously). Mike, which day did you have in mind for 3rd quarter? Given I am on holidays this-coming week, Friday and Saturday should both be fine with me. Anyone else?

Will be good to catch up with you too, Froggy. Any news on when you will be moving onto other pastures?

[RB]

I should be available guys.
And yes it'll be good to see you again Froggy, missed last time cos of SPSP.

Rodney we have some unfinished business to take care of. :whistle:

[Rodstar]

I might see if I can bring some Scotch, which may assist with the aforesaid unfinished business Andrew. ;)

[Muddy Diver]

Must make the effort although it is quite a distance for me. What time do you start and finish? Will it be the Friday night (28th) this would be good for me.

[ving]

hi muddy :)
sun set till.... well when ever you leave :)

like muddy said: must... make... effort!

i'd love to make it... 29th hey

[iceman]

I think it will be the Saturday the 29th, rather than Friday the 28th.

I might be able to make the 29th, Jacob's birthday is on the Friday so we're doing something then, rather than the Saturday night. So I might be there still.

[Muddy Diver]

Wanna share a ride? My fuels all paid for and if we are both going we might as well use one car. You're not an all nighter I hope? If I commit to driving you, I'll be less likely to pull out for some reason or other.

If so, we could meet on the Heathcote side of the Heathcote Road turn off from the M5. It'll be good to have the company to keep awake on the way back I think.

[cahullian]

the 29th sounds good guys

pity it might be one of the last that we have

[Rodstar]

The 29th it is, then. I won't be arriving until after 8pm because of work commitments that day....:sadeyes:

[frogman]

Is anyone coming up tonight ?

[ving]

not I said the cow man! :)

[frogman]

got something on tonight so sorry guys no obs. from here tonight

[iceman]

Should be a good one on the 29th if the weather is clear.

It's getting cold these days too, gonna have to get myself some thermals!

[Muddy Diver]

Nor me. Had an early start this morning.

[cahullian]

My family had planned a 40th birthbay party for me on the 29 th but I have my priorities right and told them to forget it he he he

see you all there

[ving]

sir mud-a-lot, i wont be making the trip i'm afraid :(

I hope you guys have a great time up there tho :)

[Rodstar]

There is a remote chance that a GP friend of mine, Doug, may come this Saturday with me. Looking forward to it!

Shame you can't come Ving. I have some new doubles to show you! Maybe next time????

[h0ughy]

I am staying home, to use all my gear to image the comet, but guys have a great night. Anthony, thanks for the past hospitality and I wish you all the best for the future.

[frogman]

looking at the forecast...... its looking like rain
Yeah yeah i know ..... but thats what the forcast says !

morning showers 40% precip, during the day....

so it might rain itsself out and leave nothing but CLEAN skies.
who can check the jetstream ??

[frogman]

tah "hoff"

[RB]

Is Kulnura on tonight Anthony?

I know the weather is terrible but it might clear.
Looks like I have the go ahead to go tonight if it's on.

Anyone else?

[astropolak]

We are in....
See you there.

RGDS Joe

[RB]

Yes but is it on?
We haven't heard from Anthony today.

[frogman]

YES YRS YES its beautiful ...im just about to take my little girl out now !!
see you all when you get here !

Anthohyn

[h0ughy]

hope the evening is good guys, the cloud has come over here

[RB]

We had another lovely night out at Kulnura last night, thank you Anthony for your hospitality.

The weather was patchy with cloud rolling in and out during the first half of the evening. Later it cleared in true Kulnura style and we got some viewing/imaging done.

Nice turn out and nice selection of scopes to look through.
I took my two young daughters along and they had a great time using the 8" LightBridge. Elizabeth really loves her scope and it was so easy for her to use.

Joe (Astropolak) and his wife were there and we spent time comparing eyepieces and scopes, great company.
The owl was there too, Geoff, always great for a laugh.
Jakob was setup with the laptop and Meade ETX 105.

Anthony was sharing some fantastic views of Jupiter and Omega Cent in his DOB Water Heater using various EP's and my 6mm Radian. Great scope froggy.

Rod came later with his friend Doug and we were showing Doug the various types of scopes, trying to temp him into the hobby, hopefully he is now hooked. ;)
Rod was sharing wonderful views in his awesome 10" LX 200.

It was great to catch-up with Octane who came up from Canberra this week to Sydney so took the opportunity to come up to Kulnura. Always a pleasure mate. We all had a hand in installing Bob's Knob's onto Octane's LX90.
Joe finished off collimation for us and the views of Joop were fantastic.
Hope your images turn out Humayun, can't wait to see them.

Joe also gave us fantastic views through his Pentax 10mm EP, which is now on everyone's wish list.

My daughters were passing around "Milky Way chocolates" while we were waiting for the clouds to clear. :lol:

All up a very enjoyable evening all round and once again it was the company that just made the evening so special.

We missed the company of the other regulars, like Iceman, John B and a few others. Hopefully next time guys.

[wavelandscott]

Sorry I missed it...I got pulled into some family obligations...a nice way of saying my wife's plans conflicted with mine...hopefully next time!

[Rodstar]

Yeah, thanks for everyone's company, and your welcome of Doug. From his comments afterwards, it sounds like he may become a regular.

It was great to see H back, and in one piece (for those who heard his story). Also nice to see your kids, RB. Maybe I will bring Jack and Noah the next time your kids come?

I found the weather very frustrating....even when the clouds cleared the seeing was very soupy. Still, I saw some nice views in Sagittarius for the first time in the season after midnight, so that made it worthwhile.

See you all next month.

[matt]

Sounds like a lovely evening.

I always find it very heartwarming to read of these happy get togethers:thumbsup:

[GTB_an_Owl]

A happy get-together it was indeed!
lots of socialising and a little viewing to boot.

[iceman]

Sorry I couldn't make it this week - needed to put in some time at home :) Look forward to the next one.

[Muddy Diver]

My apologies also. PLanning renovations at the mo and needed to spend more time with suppliers:( Next time perhaps.

[cahullian]

sorry I missed it guys, but I had a bit of car trouble and didn't want to risk the drive incase I ended up walking 40 km home. Sounds like the viewing wasn't too good but the banter was it's usual self.