For those that didnt make it to Ron's last night, it was yet another perfect night, warm and balmy, not normal for this time of year but most of us wore shorts and T shirts until around 10.00. I didnt do a head count but there seems to be more and more people there each month. The dew stayed away until late and didnt really cause much grief anyway. Almost no cloud too.

73P SW3 made an appearance which was easily observed even in 10X50 Binoculars, although, I have to say for something that close to us it did look a long way away. Milky way was beaming and the Emu was obvious, Scorpio offered it's usual delights and let's not forget Jupiter, GRS transit around 11:00pm but wasnt quite as good seeing as a few nights last week, maybe a little jetstream. Lots of Northern DSO's were on offer, messiers a'plenty, whirlpool, blue planetary (proved to be a challenge finding with the Dob but I eventually got it). Orion went to bed early but not without showing off it's jewels. LMC was brilliant along with all it has to offer, Eta Carinae and it's mates were there too.

Ron's BBQ was a favourite with most again and he cut the lawns prior to our arrival as usual, he really is a good bloke. Three cheers for Ron. Thanks.