Hi Sab,
Well mate you never cease to amaze me

Your reports of high mag, and pushing my old scope to it's limits thrills me really.
Well done on your observing and lets hope we get a clear night next week for you to come and have a look through some big glass
I see you like the LVW's as well
I was out last night also with my little scope and a friends 5" apo. Seeing in our area was poor most of the night. So our views of Mars where no good.
Could make out some detail but it was mushy at best.
Mind you we could see the 6 Trap stars in the 5" ok.
Catch you soon my friend and keep up the great observing
Dave.