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14-01-2012, 08:59 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Sydney
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rodstar
Greg, according to your long-term weather outlook, the 21st is now looking rather good.....
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Yes it's a miracle. 
The only "low" day in the chart!
Greg.
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14-01-2012, 03:13 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Terrigal, NSW, Australia
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Tentative at this stage. I'll see how things are after the Mariners game on the 21st against Adelaide.
About to leave to go to Bluetongue to see them against the Jets.
Go the Mariners !!!
The Yellow Army.
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16-01-2012, 09:02 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia
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hey guys,
I've never been to the pony club before.
Can someone give me a run down about how these gathering transpire?
cheers.
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16-01-2012, 10:04 PM
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The Glenfallus
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Coast, NSW
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Hi Jeremy, you are very welcome to join us. We are often joined by visitors and newbies, and most of us are delighted at the opportunity to give people a chance to observe through our telescopes.
You don't need to bring anything (apart from warm clothes and, if you have a torch, make sure it is covered in several layers of red cellophane so you do not disrupt everyone's dark adaption).
Usually one of the keyholders is there by about 6pm to open the gate up, then we slowly appear over the course of the next 2-3 hours, setting up our scopes in anticipation of darkness.
People pack up and leave as they become tired / frustrated by clouds / frustrated by faulty equipment, etc. Most people would be there until about midnight at least, and on really good nights some have stayed until dawn. I usually head home about 1am.
Eating and drinking provide one way to keep alert and awake, so you would be well advised to bring a thermos with some coffee, etc, and some nibbles.
There is a sticky thread in this section of the forum which provides details of the location.
Hope to see you this Saturday!
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16-01-2012, 11:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Central Coast NSW
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Yeah, Rod has pretty well covered it all.
Definitely a good idea to get there before dark, if for no other reason than to get a good spot in the paddock!
Fortunately (or not), dark seems to be after 8 lately.
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17-01-2012, 03:51 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia
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Thanks for the information Rod and Shane. Hopefully I'll be able to make it.
the wife is away on Saturday but not sure when she'll need me to come pick her up at the station. :-)
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20-01-2012, 03:57 PM
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They aint just doubles :o
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Gosford NSW Australia
Posts: 2,339
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The weather is not looing good according to the info I have.
I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed.
Geoffro.
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20-01-2012, 04:35 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Sydney
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Anyone know where Mr Owl is these days?
In the last post I read of his he said the weather would not improve until March!
Has he retired till then?
Greg.
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20-01-2012, 05:02 PM
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Rickapoodyandafandoogally
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Mardi NSW, Australia
Posts: 1,123
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gb_astro
Anyone know where Mr Owl is these days?
In the last post I read of his he said the weather would not improve until March!
Has he retired till then?
Greg.
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At this time of arvo Greg he usually is very retired. 
No doubt he will respond in due course.
Might catch you Sat. night. 
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20-01-2012, 06:52 PM
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bewise betold neverbecold
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Terrigal NSW
Posts: 3,830
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the Owl is alive and well
do not be concerned
he has been eagerly watching 7Timer to see if he is visiting the mountain this weekend
BUT
although he is well - he is annoyed that the weather for the weekend looks like being CRAP
i guess we will have another chance next weekend
geoff
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21-01-2012, 10:07 AM
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Doesn't look like tonight is going to happen.
The forecasts are for mostly cloudy all night.
As Geoff says, maybe next week?
Greg.
Last edited by gb_astro; 21-01-2012 at 12:06 PM.
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21-01-2012, 11:04 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sydney
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How's the weather near Mangrove Mt/Gosford area? it is totally overcast here in Sydney and looks like the cloud is not going anywhere soon.
Victor.
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21-01-2012, 01:46 PM
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They aint just doubles :o
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Gosford NSW Australia
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Gosford area is raining as I type this.
Clouds are covering the sky totally.
Looks like a night in I am afraid.
Maybe an Apple Charlotte will help.... 
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21-01-2012, 02:09 PM
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bewise betold neverbecold
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Terrigal NSW
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next week ain't looking much better either
geoff
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21-01-2012, 02:16 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Terrigal, NSW, Australia
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Raining here an hour ago. Very overcast now. Weather prediction not looking good at all for tonight. Looks like I'll be coming home after the Mariners game tonight. Tentative for PC next week?
Tony.
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21-01-2012, 02:19 PM
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Rickapoodyandafandoogally
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Mardi NSW, Australia
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East coast weather sux. When are we going to get some pristine sky??????
Might practice some guitar tonight as an alternative diversion therapy? 
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21-01-2012, 04:51 PM
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The Glenfallus
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Coast, NSW
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I am calling it. Hope to see you all next month...
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21-01-2012, 07:40 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Brisbane
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I thought the weather in Ireland was bad
Just bought a more scope and fishing gear carrying capable car today too. There goes the weather for the next few months. 
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21-01-2012, 08:03 PM
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“We are star-stuff”
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Central Coast
Posts: 1,317
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Up here at Burredong dam near Wellington, been enjoying some very dark and dewless skies. Even though I only have my bino's. Sorry to hear the Central Coast is still dishing up crap skies. Here's hopping for next weekend
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21-01-2012, 08:06 PM
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Quick look up
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: avalon beach sydney
Posts: 455
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yep once again no clear skies. I am thinking of selling my SDM scope. I love it to death but jesus this weather and the drive time to get anywhere good is hard. I still dont have my new 12" mirror and don't expect to anytime soon if ever but have thought about selling my place in the mirror line too. Two years and $7,500 dollars later I have had the scope out a hand full of times. Maybe if I do this the skies will clear
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