Mangrove Mountain (Pony Club) July

[Allan_L (Allan)]

It seems like ages since we were last there.
But long range forcasts look promising for the coming week.

Who is interested?

Location: Wisemans Ferry Road Mangrove Mountain.
GPS: 33* 20' 17.6" : 151* 9' 25.6"
Facilities: What you bring with you
Usually someone there 30min before sunset
Goes till after midnight
INFORMAL
Friendly
Free admittance (maybe bring some snacks for sharing)

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

Ooh, ooh , ooh a night up the mountain, oh boy sounds great. Weather permitting and dew heater inn place is will make my darnnest effort to be there, thanks Allan

[Shano592 (Shane)]

Can it possibly happen? I certainly hope so.

Just to be safe, nobody buy or take delivery of any new astro gear in the coming few days.

Are we talking about Friday or Saturday? I'm good for Friday, at least. Though I won't get there until after 5pm, due to work and traffic.

EDIT: Have we been given access to the precious tin shed yet? Is it worth bringing sausage rolls, for reheating?

[Allan]

I have been waiting for the weather to co-operate for months now since I picked up my new dob. I'm keen to come down from Newcastle to meet you guys.

Only problem, I've got 2 new Delos eyepieces waiting for me to pick up from Bintel on Thursday. So I apologise in advance.

[Rick Petrie]

Saturday out for me but Friday OK.
Weather looks promising for a change.

[jakob]

:thum bsup:
Witch night?

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Jakob

Witch night?

Originally Posted by Rick Petrie

Saturday out for me but Friday OK.
Weather looks promising for a change.

Friday suits me better too.

[Shano592 (Shane)]

OK, so Friday as first choice, Saturday as alternate / second event (for those of us really needing a double-dose)?

Sounds good to me!

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Can't do Friday sorry, looks like I miss out again.
Saturday looks like its out then as Friday seems most popular.
I just cant get a break at present. Either the weather is crappy, or I have stuff on.

Geoffro.

[Irish stargazer (John)]

Sounds good. Its been a while now. Forecast looks good

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

Saturday is the good one for me but if outvoted will have to miss this month, cant do anything about it, such is life ��, will be working on dew heaters all day friday and sat morning

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Fridays are never good for me due to my work'. Saturday nights are usually the only night I can make it.

[Rodstar (Rod)]

I am interested in Saturday night if we can get together a quorum....

[Shano592 (Shane)]

Looks like both nights are shaping up to be great.

I'm a definite starter for Friday, but not sure for Saturday.

Rod, I can probably drop you my key on Saturday, if a keyholder is all that's needed. You're close by to me.

[Rodstar (Rod)]

Hi Shane, thanks for the offer. These days I have a key, so I am all good on that front.

[Shano592 (Shane)]

Good stuff, then Saturday is accounted for!

I'll still be going on Friday.

I have decided to get it while it is there, having missed out on Allan's mid-week offer last month, and then the weekend being terrible.

[Allan]

What time do you guys turn up?

I can make both nights, but will do Friday as that still seems to be the popular night this month. Look forward to it.

[jakob]

I'm planning to be there at sunset
Hope somebody will be there with a key

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Allan

What time do you guys turn up?

I can make both nights, but will do Friday as that still seems to be the popular night this month. Look forward to it.

Hi Allan
Look forward to meeting you.
People arrive and leave at any and all times.
For a first timer, it is generally a good idea to arrive there before it gets too dark.
So you can get the lay of the land, start setting up, meet and greet, etc..
Do you have a red torch or head light?

Someone usually gets there before sunset.
That will be about 5:00
I expect that I will be there about then.
What time do you expect to arrive?

If you ordered one of the freezer suits recently, bring that. It will be cold.
Else ski gear, or several warm layers.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by jakob

I'm planning to be there at sunset
Hope somebody will be there with a key

Hey Jakob,
Friday? Right?
Glad you can make it.

I am aiming at being there at 4:55.
(give or take 10 minutes)

Allan