Pony club for Sept 2011

Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin) · #1 13-09-2011, 01:13 PM

Need to discuss the best nights for this month: the saturday before or after or both? ? ?

Rick Petrie · #2 13-09-2011, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arthur Alchin

Need to discuss the best nights for this month: the saturday before or after or both? ? ?

Would love to do both but I can't make the 24th, dammit.
Sat. the 1st Oct. is only good for me.

vic4loc (Victor) · #3 13-09-2011, 05:01 PM

Currently have no work or family commitment on 1st Oct, would try to make it if people are going up.

Victor.

Carlz (Carly) · #4 13-09-2011, 05:03 PM

The one before is better for us as we aren't working. We could probably do both but won't be out as late on the one after.

Carly

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #5 13-09-2011, 09:04 PM

Ummmm, Either for me at this stage.

Geoffro

Zincberg (Andrew) · #6 16-09-2011, 03:30 PM

yup, both are looking ok for me at this stage.

Amunous (Michael) · #7 18-09-2011, 09:33 PM

would prefer before if that's possible.

sally1jack (Phil) · #8 19-09-2011, 07:15 AM

24th for me , can't make the 1st
phil

dsacurtis (Dave) · #9 19-09-2011, 09:22 AM

Hi there,

24th is the only one that works for me. I'll be away on the 1st

Best,

Dave

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #10 19-09-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sally1jack

24th for me , can't make the 1st
phil

Great to hear from you again Mr. Phil.
I look forward to catching up.

Geoffro.

Deeno · #11 20-09-2011, 05:50 PM

At a wedding one weeknd and away the next.

Have fun

erick (Eric) · #12 20-09-2011, 10:20 PM

Neither for me this month, unfortunately.

vic4loc (Victor) · #13 21-09-2011, 12:15 PM

Sorry for some ignorant questions, as I have never been to a dark site before. What is the general procedure for Pony club site ?

- is there a time we need to arrive by?
- is the gate to the property locked?
- I assume we have to camp overnight? as we can't leave without turning on the car light and ruin it for everybody
- are we allowed to use personal gas cooker to cook?

From the above replies so far, looks like most people will be going on the 24th... any numbers going on the 1st?

Victor.

Zincberg (Andrew) · #14 21-09-2011, 08:03 PM

Hi Victor,
In regards to time, people normally work it out as it gets a bit closer, that being said its quite common for some of us to get there before sunset.
The gate to the property is locked...and apart from last time, some people have keys to let us in.
We dont camp overnight... we are not overly strict on light use, so there isnt too much of a problem leaving, we just try and be aware of each other and not turn our car lights on till we are facing away from the scopes.
From my experience at the pony club, we are a pretty relaxed bunch, all the members there have been more than accepting and understanding towards peoples needs. if you want to cook on a stove, thats no problem.. as long as you dont need flood lights to see when our steaks are ready

... wait... I did mention that visitors to the pony club usually cook steaks for everyone else right?

It will be good to see you there Victor, Im hoping to make saturday night, although I have to go to the airport at 8:30pm to pick up my girlfriend so I may not be there until pretty late. Im also in for the following week at this stage.

Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin) · #15 22-09-2011, 06:42 AM

Spoke wit Geoff the other day. Don't think anyone has a key to the new club house as yet so i will bring the generator that we canuse if necessary (until i leave at least)

It is only 1kw so wont drive an oven or kettle but is great for computers and lighting and charging etc (pure sine wave). Just bring a long ext cord if you want access to it.

I will be there this sat night, as early as possible about 4ish but will wait till a key arrives ( no choice in that one) to get in the gate.

Catch ya all then, after that Lostock here we come in October

sally1jack (Phil) · #16 22-09-2011, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inmykombi

Great to hear from you again Mr. Phil.
I look forward to catching up.

Geoffro.

change of plans can only make the 1st of oct, hope you can still make it Geoffro would be good to catch up
phil

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #17 22-09-2011, 11:25 PM

I plan to be there this month on Saturday 1st October.

Hope to see a few of you there. I will be coming scopeless and sharing Phil's scope as Gary K has the 18" Obsession and I will be leaving the 14" SDM in Kiama

Cheers,
John B

Filby (Phil) · #18 23-09-2011, 11:40 AM

The weather forecast is not looking too promising for tomorrow.

If the weatherman is wrong, I will will be keen for some PC action.

Anyone know the opposite of a rain dance?

Regards,
(Another) Phil

gb_astro · #19 23-09-2011, 11:47 AM

Yes, looks like 100% cloud predicted for all tomorrow night.

Greg.

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #20 23-09-2011, 07:48 PM

If the cloud cover persists for Saturday and the afternoon, I will cancel my intended visit and look forwatrd to next weekend.

I'll see how it goes.

Geoffro.