Pony Club in August.

gb_astro · #1 01-08-2010, 06:11 PM

Looks like a few key players are heading up to Bretti Reserve for the 7th.

Does this leave anyone interested in the Pony Club for that day?

Weather not looking good though for both locations.

14th maybe?

Greg.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #2 01-08-2010, 06:44 PM

i think i am available for both weekends Greg

geoff

Amunous (Michael) · #3 04-08-2010, 12:27 AM

not sure if ill be there this weekend. (7th) have a mates bday party to attend but i might be able to swing around after

bones · #4 04-08-2010, 10:35 PM

Sorry "Pony Clubbers" (no animals were injured in the writing of this email). I won't be there this weekend as it is my wife's birthday. To whoever does make it to the mountain - have a good night. Tony.

Rick Petrie · #5 05-08-2010, 08:26 PM

I am definitely interested in dragging the scope out on Sat.night.
Need a fix. How many takers have we at this stage?
The weather forecast doesn't seem too bad.

I know a few guys are away, but where are all those closet dwellers?

gb_astro · #6 05-08-2010, 08:36 PM

I'm still in.
Weather Underground is saying it will be cloudless all night. ?

Greg.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #7 05-08-2010, 08:40 PM

as it turns out - i will only be available to keep you blokes on the straight and narrow this weekend

geoff

Allan_L (Allan) · #8 06-08-2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

as it turns out - i will only be available to keep you blokes on the straight and narrow this weekend

geoff

So I guess that means you didn't go to Bretti, Geoff and Rick?
Have you heard anything from the explorers?

I am at work, with my van all packed, and heading up there after work tonight.
I hope they are still there when I get there.

Why don't you and Rick come on up today too.
We can have a mini convoy.
I hope to be leaving Newcastle by (or before) 3pm. arriving 5:30.

Its just for two nights! In the darkest skies in eastern NSW!!!

Or you can even come back with Geoffro tomorrow (Sat) [as he is going to a party or something back home].
And then you will be back for Pony Club saturday night.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #9 06-08-2010, 01:05 PM

sorry Allan
no can do

too busy here at home

and no - not heard any news from Bretti

geoff

Deeno · #10 06-08-2010, 04:05 PM

I'm keen for Saturday night!
Weather looks like it could be OK

Rick Petrie · #11 06-08-2010, 05:19 PM

Just got back from Sydney Allan. No can do either at this stage.
Can only get away tomorrow and PC is on for me only.
Cheers

Amunous (Michael) · #12 06-08-2010, 11:14 PM

yeah looks like im in for this weekend as well.. mate has postponed his party till next weekend so carly and i will be there

gmbfilter (Geoff) · #13 07-08-2010, 09:38 AM

Yesssssss

Can't wait

RB (Andrew) · #14 07-08-2010, 10:13 AM

So who's going tonight?

I'm hoping to drop in tonight for a while, but I'll know for sure later this arvo.

dodgyd · #15 07-08-2010, 10:34 AM

Hi All

Long time lurker, first time poster.

I am a bit of a noob here but was wondering if pony club is availble (or suitable) for a 1st timer? Would the Katoomba meet on tonight be better for me? I would come armed with my Sky watcher 102 refractor and the 2010 astronomy guide but other than that I must confess that I am a fully certified beginner.

gb_astro · #16 07-08-2010, 12:36 PM

Hi Dodgyd.
You are certainly welcome at the Pony Club.
Should be someone there by 5 or 6 pm.

Looks like there might be some cloud around though.

Greg.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #17 07-08-2010, 01:04 PM

don't say that Greg

anyway - you know "it will clear"

geoff

RB (Andrew) · #18 07-08-2010, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dodgyd

Hi All

Long time lurker, first time poster.

I am a bit of a noob here but was wondering if pony club is availble (or suitable) for a 1st timer?

Have you ridden a pony before?

Yes, you're most welcome to attend, and you can have a peak through other scopes too.

Rick Petrie · #19 07-08-2010, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dodgyd

Hi All

Long time lurker, first time poster.

I am a bit of a noob here but was wondering if pony club is availble (or suitable) for a 1st timer? Would the Katoomba meet on tonight be better for me? I would come armed with my Sky watcher 102 refractor and the 2010 astronomy guide but other than that I must confess that I am a fully certified beginner.

Hi dodgyd and welcome to IIS.

You would be most welcome at the PC.
We were all first timers once so don't be put off by that.
If you decide to come we have plenty of scopes to look through and a lot of experienced observers to help if needed.
If you come, the directions are posted on the website how to get there.
It is expected to be very cold tonight (0 degrees) so bring plenty of warm gear to be comfortable such as thermals,beenies, gloves, lined boots etc..(It won't be as cold as Katoomba though I would expect)

Cheers Rick

dodgyd · #20 07-08-2010, 04:40 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome. I think Pony club is a bit closer than the blue mountains so I will try and make the trip up north. Will take some warm gear, the scope, small red torch, map of how to get there, cloud repellant... I think that is all I need? What time should I aim to get there?