Thanks for the warm welcome.
Raymo,
Who knows, if the Southern sky sounds interesting enough I may have to make a trip South to see it for myself. But I guess I would need a new mount for my scopes.
BeanerSA,
I see I am not the only one who likes to be part of several communities to get several views of the cosmos and the people who enjoy it.
Barx1963,
Considering the light pollution we have here I presume it is not astronomy that brings you to New York. I actually live on Long Island, about 20 miles or so East of NYC, but I still live under the light pollution of the NYC glow.
I look forward to chatting with all of you.