Lewis, you need to toughen up, and don't touch any metal objects with bare hands
Andrew, Welcome
1) Will a 12" Bintel Dob be welcome, or will you all just laugh at my mirror
Yes, there will be room for a 12" Dob, laughter is optional
2) I can only make it for one evening/night, which would be best (assuming the weather is the same for both
Friday is closer to the new moon which is during the week
3) Are there any 'planned' activities as opposed to general sky gazing
Stargazing is generally accompanied by some red wine, coffee or sometimes Champagne and a Saturday lunch somewhere in Yass
4) Will you laugh at me more if I bring my 2 28mm RKE eyepieces to try in the binotak?
I wouldn't mind trying the RKEs myself...