Pony Club meet 28 May or 4 June

Rick Petrie · #1 15-05-2011, 10:09 AM

Getting on to those crisp clear winter nights so just thought I'd post an early to see those interested in going on the Sat 28th May and an alternative if the weather doesn't play this day, the 4th June. Both close to the new moon.
Cheers

Deeno · #2 15-05-2011, 11:21 AM

28th would be good for me

Rodstar (Rod) · #3 15-05-2011, 07:20 PM

I would very much like a Pony Club session on the 28th.

I will be in Paris on the 4th of June ;-)

Zincberg (Andrew) · #4 16-05-2011, 03:27 PM

Either or Both for me. Loving these clear nights... now if someone could just turn off that huge light that drifts slowly across the sky Id be even happier

Markaus · #5 18-05-2011, 08:13 PM

Hi guys, id like to try to attend if thats ok? Whats the address so i can plug it into my GPS....

gb_astro · #6 18-05-2011, 09:39 PM

Hi Markaus.

Info here:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=26142

gb.

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #7 18-05-2011, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodstar

I would very much a Pony Club session on the 28th.

I will be in Paris on the 4th of June ;-)

Hi Rod,

I might just be able to make it on the 28th. I will be back up the coast that weekend. I will be moving out of my unit into a house in Kiama on the 4th June, which I am looking forward to. Great ocean views to the front of the house and views of the hills and escarpment to the back of the house. About mag 6 skies at the back of the house so that should work nicely

Cheers,
John B

Rodstar (Rod) · #8 19-05-2011, 09:56 PM

John,

It'll be great if you can make it.

With mag 6 skies, you never know, one day Kiama might just be down the road from my place.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #9 19-05-2011, 11:16 PM

i'm sorry to have to spoil the party lads and lasses

BUT

i have just been notified that we can't use the PC on the 28th

pony club has a two day event on that weekend and there will be people (and horses) camping on the sat nite

BUGGER

geoff

Rick Petrie · #10 20-05-2011, 07:27 AM

Thanks Geoff, that's a bummer.

Maybe the 4th June then??
Do you know whether they have an events program that we could have access to for future organisation of PC meets?

gb_astro · #11 20-05-2011, 08:15 AM

Hey Rick, how many scopes can we fit in your driveway?

Greg.

bahoogas (James) · #12 20-05-2011, 10:32 AM

I was going to suggest that we turn up anyway, but there's probably a good chance of stepping in horse poo.

I'm up for Rick's driveway. He could cook us a feast.

Allan_L (Allan) · #13 20-05-2011, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahoogas

I was going to suggest that we turn up anyway, but there's probably a good chance of stepping in horse poo.

I'm up for Rick's driveway. He could cook us a feast.

Speaking of stepping in some ..., James What is that in your Avitar???

Allan_L (Allan) · #14 20-05-2011, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Petrie

Thanks Geoff, that's a bummer.

Maybe the 4th June then??
Do you know whether they have an events program that we could have access to for future organisation of PC meets?

Hi Rick,
A google search reveals their web site
http://www.mangrovemountainponyclub.pcansw.org.au/

and a download provides their events calendar for 2011
(but I cannot load it here because it is file type xls and not valid file type to load here?)

bahoogas (James) · #15 20-05-2011, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allan_L

Speaking of stepping in some ..., James What is that in your Avitar???

My best effort to date Allan. Just imagine the relief I felt afterwards!

It was actually a sculpture in a park near Ballina. I'm not sure what it was supposed to look like but I could only think of one thing...

I've attached a close up so you can inspect its form and structure, and maybe make some inferences about its firmness, consistency and odour.

Allan_L (Allan) · #16 20-05-2011, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bahoogas

My best effort to date Allan. Just imagine the relief I felt afterwards!

It was actually a sculpture in a park near Ballina. I'm not sure what it was supposed to look like but I could only think of one thing...

I've attached a close up so you can inspect its form and structure, and maybe make some inferences about its firmness, consistency and odour.

LOL !
YES! So much more impressive in close up!

not much more I can say really

Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin) · #17 20-05-2011, 10:58 PM

won't be able to go to either night, working the 28th and a work social night with donated wine on the 4th. BUMMER.

Rick Petrie · #18 21-05-2011, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gb_astro

Hey Rick, how many scopes can we fit in your driveway?

Greg.

Probably not many Greg and the horizon has too many trees.
Seeing as the PC is out for the 28th, I have been investigating an alternative temporary site on the CC near here which may have potential.
I have looked at it already in daylight and it has vehicle access, no street lights or others at all, level ground to set up, nice wide horizon, tree surrounds, up high and looks promising.
The sky wouldn't be super dark, probably no better than the PC, but I need to check out all the possibilities first. Will need to obtain a key for a gate opening for vehicular access.
Will keep informed after further investigations.

Rodstar (Rod) · #19 22-05-2011, 04:00 PM

Rick, I will be very interested to hear of any developments re your possible alternative proposal......

Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin) · #20 23-05-2011, 06:12 AM

There is a private airstrip at somesby, don't know much other than that or the old Strickland forrest airstrip where they fly the model planes now.

Possibly the mangrove mountain golf course or maybe a cemetery (now they are dark!) Will have a look at Google earth for possibles also