[Glenn Dawes]

Hello All,

Someone recently took me for a walk down memory lane, having observed for about 30 years we had a lot of stories. Living all my life being based in Sydney I've had to travel for dark skies and have observed from a variety of locations. I'd like to hear some of your stories. Here's a few of mine-

* I used to observe quite a bit from an old quarry

* Observing an annual eclipse from the top of Mt Wellington in the early 80's with a sea of clouds literally lapping at my feet was different.

* How does from the bottom of a concrete pool sound (yes, it was drained)

* A naked eye session, but quite impressive was coming out of a cave having spent most of the day underground and seeing the Crux/Cen neatly framed by the dark entrance was something not to forget.

One I nearly did, but backed out was from a cemetery. I figured there was no shortage of flat concrete pads and there's even places to rest your eps! Anyone tried it (if you are dead already that doesn't count!)

I bet people who have been chasing a number of grazing occultations would have a few stories?

Regards

Glenn