Suzy, thank you for your welcoming words.
I am looking forward to meet AstroRon. My plan was to arrive at Ron's place on sunday 15th. I bring a rental campervan and plan to spend 2 nights there.
I expected that SCorpius and Sagittarius would not be visible anymore, but
if I understand correctly, these are still visible?
Ruby Crucis? never heard of it, but i am fond of this kind of exotic objects. On the hitlist!
Blue Planetary? I like all sorts of them!
Centaurus A? 4 years ago I had the privilege to observe this beauty from atop the La Palma Volcano through my own 16inch. Although very low above the Atlantic Sea, it was a marvel.
But that " homunculus nebula" : the second time i hear this one, but still don't understand. But Ron will clear up things i trust.
Musca- NGC 5189: sounds promising
And thank you for your links to the Bamburylist and the winterlist. I will certainly check these out.