My daughter is ok, yeh she is a bit upset she has to just sit around.
Next time we are out we can compare the 27 and 35. I would think you would stick with the 27 as there is not that much diffrence.
Good luck on finding a focuser. I've used a jmi(there was one in the 18 Obssesion) and Astro systems which are good. Plenty to choose from
Yeh Mike jumed on the moonlight quick.
Weather is crap now

may clear up by weekend.
Best.