I lost count now how many people have expressed interest in this meetup so far, via PM and email - at least 10, maybe more. Please use PM rather than email if possible (account is very spam infested but I will keep an eye on it).
At this early stage weather is looking good.
For anyone looking to purchase their first scope in the near future, this would be a great opportunity to have a first-hand look at and through some telescopes before buying. Ditto eyepieces. I'll try to bring as much of my gear as I can.