Pony Club 09.04.2011

[Shano592 (Shane)]

But it's Amanda's friend, and not yours, right?

Right?

[Deeno]

Already been to one of her weddings and it wasn't that long ago either!

If I get back from Sydney early enough I'll wander up and be generally annoying

[Shano592 (Shane)]

We look forward to being annoyed, then!

[Rick Petrie]

Mr Owl
I think I read one of your posts recently that said there was only one key cut for PC.
Are you coming, or if not, will our old keys open the gate?
You better be there anyway, no excuses good enough, remember!
Cheers

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

the key for the gate should be ok Rick

only one key for the clubhouse at the moment i think

and yes - i will be there

geoff

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

must remember to leave early

it will be dark at 6-00 oclock

geoff

[Mars (Patrick)]

Weather forecast is looking good. Too good to pass up!
I'm in.

Can't get there until arund 7:00-7:30PM though.
Patrick

[Carlz (Carly)]

Looks like a good turn out Skies have been clear of a night, got the scope out and showed my parents saturn on Thursday night.

[Dave W2 (Dave)]

Hope all you guys n gals are having a great night.. skies look awesome to me!

I have to be up super early in the morning and was busy this evening so could not really make it .. But ima go out on the deck and have a look thru the binos and think about how much better it would be up there away from the light polution i have here


Dave

[Rick Petrie]

Good turnout considering all those that couldn't make it.
Had a very clear night for the duration and seeing at times was pretty good.
Newcomers James and Anna I think had a good experience with a nicely set up scope, but I think we spoiled them for some views, and I reckon there will be a couple of purchases pretty soon down the track.
The new clubhouse is looking like it will be very comfortable and the Pony Club have done an excellent job. We may be able to use the facilities quite soon now. Thanks to all for the great company as usual. Cheers

[Shano592 (Shane)]

The seeing was the best that I have seen there, even allowing for a 30% moon.

The only issues we had were with the wind. It was just strong enough to be a pain.

Great night, though. Thanks to all who made it.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

yep - not as good a nite as expected - but reasonable just the same

we had 10 bodies all told for the nite - so not a bad rollup

must have been around 2am when the dew got the better of us all and it was time to pack up and leave

geoff

[bahoogas (James)]

Thanks guys. We had a great night.

Rick spoiled us rotten with lots of expensive toys and endless advice. Needless to say we'll be a bit poorer soon. Got some great mod ideas from the wise old owl (with a bad case of YD!) that i'll no doubt be putting into practice.

In the end the dew was crazy and I think my toes nearly froze off. But it was all worth it and I (we) can't wait to come back (hopefully slightly better equipped...)

[Shano592 (Shane)]

It was good to see you there, James. Welcome to the Pony Club.

[cookiemonster (Anna)]

Thanks everyone for a great night (although the dew and the wind were not a good combo with my cold!). We were definitely spoiled with many of Rick's gadgets, and I can confirm there will be many meals of two minute noodles coming our way!