Central Coast February observing.

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #1 22-01-2010, 10:53 PM

Hi all,
I just looked up the New Moon date for February, and guess when it is ?

Valentines day......sheeeeeesh. ( I didn't say that by the way )

I ran this past my dear wife who said all is well for me to go on the night, but it'll cost me on the Sunday ( Feb 14th ) which is Valentines day.
I will problably not make it a late one, so I can do something special on the Sunday.

The weekend after this is the first 1/4 Moon, which may not be suited.
However the weekend before on the Saturday the 6th is the last 1/4 Moon, but the Moon will rise later in the evening / morning.

whats the general opinion here for dates ????

Geoffro

gb_astro · #2 23-01-2010, 06:19 PM

Despite love I would still have opt for the 13th.

Moon rises about midnight on the 6/7th, that's about 3 hours of dark time.
On the 20th the moon sets about 22:30, OK if you are staying overnight.

Also, if we are trying the alternate venue and wanting
to keep the numbers down a bit, Valentines Day may help.

Greg.

Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin) · #3 23-01-2010, 07:37 PM

13th sounds good

sasup (Stacey) · #4 24-01-2010, 07:48 PM

13th is good for me, or so she says, I'm sure it will come back to haunt me later.

Allan_L (Allan) · #5 25-01-2010, 12:20 PM

Saturday 13th is good for me too I think.

I would like to try the proposed new venue,
But if you have too many for comfort at the gliding club, I will be happy to hold the fort at the old Pony Club.

Thanks Geoff

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #6 25-01-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allan_L

Saturday 13th is good for me too I think.

I would like to try the proposed new venue,
But if you have too many for comfort at the gliding club, I will be happy to hold the fort at the old Pony Club.

Thanks Geoff

Hi Allan, please turn up. I would like to see if the regulars are happy with the new place.

Look forward to catching up again.

Geoffro.

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #7 25-01-2010, 03:38 PM

I just read my emails and I had one from Mark / Satchmo who flies at the club where we will meet in Feb.
He sent me the following message about possible activity on the grounds at or near the time we may start to arrive.
If it is a flying day we need to be aware of airfield activities and ground activities.

Here is a copy and paste of Mark / Satchmo's email to me.

Thanks for the message Mark.

Geoff

I would think if its been a long flying day by 5pm there could still be a lot of activity with gliders being put away and debriefing . The photographers are looking for level ground and power so the area between the clubhouse and hanger is of interest to them. They need to be at least forewarned that there could still be activity in the clubhouse and hanger areas and they may have to wait until operations are over if it is a flying day. The last Saturday I flew not that long ago we were over the debriefing and relaxing with a beer by 5 45 pm and people were leaving around 6pm.

Cheers

Mark

Allan_L (Allan) · #8 25-01-2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

The last Saturday I flew not that long ago we were over the debriefing and relaxing with a beer by 5 45 pm and people were leaving around 6pm.
Cheers
Mark

Hopefully, that scales back a fair bit in the Winter months?

sally1jack (Phil) · #9 25-01-2010, 05:18 PM

I think that will fit in o.k gives us time to set & so on.If there's room i'll be there, i'm looking forward to the chance of regular darker skies .
Well done Geoffro

Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin) · #10 25-01-2010, 08:42 PM

my roster is not out for that time as yet but if off i will make a concerted effort to be there for the "trial night"

Like Allan, if required, I will be happy to keep fort at the PC if the Airstrip proves to be not as expected.

I am hoping that the change over is not accompanied by any loss to the casual freedom and fun that has been part of our gatherings in the past

Rick Petrie · #11 25-01-2010, 10:16 PM

Thanks for all your efforts Geoffro and Mark.
I would definitely like to be there also on the first assessment.
Cheers

Allan_L (Allan) · #12 26-01-2010, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arthur Alchin

I am hoping that the change over is not accompanied by any loss to the casual freedom and fun that has been part of our gatherings in the past

Well said Arthur.

Rhino1980 (Ryan) · #13 26-01-2010, 07:28 PM

Yeah, hearin' you on that AA. We must be very grateful and respectful to the committee, however, they are the only people we should be guided by and answer to...

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #14 28-01-2010, 05:23 PM

Hello, I need a roll call of interested people for the first night at the new site.

I have to advise the caretaker and / or the President of the date which looks like the 13th of Feb.

Just post your intention to be there, and I will take it from there.

geoffro.

Satchmo · #15 28-01-2010, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arthur Alchin
"I am hoping that the change over is not accompanied by any loss to the casual freedom and fun that has been part of our gatherings in the past"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhino1980

Yeah, hearin' you on that AA. We must be very grateful and respectful to the committee, however, they are the only people we should be guided by and answer to...

I'm not really sure what kind of fun you guys usually have down at the pony club..I'm sure as long as its all legal fun and you all pay your money everything will be fine

Rodstar (Rod) · #16 28-01-2010, 09:44 PM

It is my beloved's birthday on the 13th, but I am deep in negotiations, fingers are crossed I will be let out at some point in the evening, so I hope to join you!

trent_julie · #17 28-01-2010, 11:11 PM

Geoff,

Julie an Myself are in discussions about your event, we will more than likely come up mate.

Cheers,

Trent & Julie

iceman (Mike) · #18 29-01-2010, 06:11 AM

I'm hoping/planning to be there.

Allan_L (Allan) · #19 29-01-2010, 07:33 AM

As previously indicated, I am looking forward to assessing the new (to us) facility.

I really hope you can make it Mike. One of the key issues will be the ability to get "Power to Imagers".

Hoping for clear skies

gmbfilter (Geoff) · #20 29-01-2010, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satchmo

I'm not really sure what kind of fun you guys usually have down at the pony club..I'm sure as long as its all legal fun and you all pay your money everything will be fine

$0.00 / head

But we needed to put buckets on lights and stuff
I'll be there on the13
What time can we turn up?