Pony Club meet 28 May or 4 June

[Allan_L (Allan)]

I found a site with potential.
South Tacoma.

A large cleared field in the midst of natural bush.
Off street parking lot.

Name on gate says Wyong River Model Aero Club (or similar).
But I cannot locate anything on google as a contact.

will keep looking.

(if nothing eventuates, may have to go to Broke.
Dark skies, but very limited horizons due to trees
About an hour northwest of Wyong.
(You remember Rick, its on the way to Dunedoo via Windsor )

[Shano592 (Shane)]

Broke would be interesting, if you could get up to the top of one of the hills ... then there would be no horizon issues.

Also, because it is near all of the wineries, I could drop Sue off there, and head back in the evening. Win/win!

[Rick Petrie]

Originally Posted by Allan_L

(You remember Rick, its on the way to Dunedoo via Windsor )

I remember Al, and how could we let you forget it.
Further update on my investigations of potential alternative sites when PC not available, and it looks like we would be snookered at the site I had in mind, by having to get official approval and probably require, if approved, some type of insurance. Oh well, something else might crop up?
Arthur, checked Mangrove Mtn golf course and lights of car park would be present and you would also need to get approval for this one I'd imagine. I also think the airfield at Somersby would have a glow problem from Gosford/Narara. As far as cemeteries go, I would think you could only see the 'Ghost of Jupiter' from them.

[Filby (Phil)]

Whats the go peeps?
Found a good spot?

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

yep Phill

the lounge room

nice warm dry spot to keep out of the rain and avoid seeing all the cloud

geoff

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

yep Phill

the lounge room

nice warm dry spot to keep out of the rain and avoid seeing all the cloud

geoff

... and how many scopes can fit in your lounge room, Geoff ??

more importantly, are the Pie warmer and Fridge available ?

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

now then Allan - behave!

just cause you can't get out with the scope

be patient till next week

geoff

[Filby (Phil)]

Yeah, looks like I'll have to put up some fairy lights and look at them through a dunny roll.

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by Filby

Yeah, looks like I'll have to put up some fairy lights and look at them through a dunny roll.

2 x dunny rolls and you have some wicked binos there Phil....

[Rick Petrie]

The sixty four dollar question. (now where did that phrase originate??)
Will this weather buzz off for Saturday night and who will make their presence felt at the PC??????

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

If the weather is good for viewing, I will be a volunteer at the Parramatta Park Stargazing Night this Saturday with my scope setup for the piblic to look through.. I almost forgot about itactually....

I am sorry I will miss the PC, but I will get a buzz out of showing the Public the night sky. Last year the weather was @#$%^&*(. So this year I hope its good.

See ya next time folks.

Sorry.

Geoffro.

[ausastronomer (John Bambury)]

Originally Posted by Rick Petrie

The sixty four dollar question. (now where did that phrase originate??)

Well Rick if you must know, it originated from a late 1940's American TV show called "take it or leave it", where the final question was worth $64. Which I guess in those days would have bought you a new house In 1950, the show actually changed its name to the "$64 question". Some trivia for you

Cheers,
John B

[Rick Petrie]

Originally Posted by ausastronomer

Well Rick if you must know, it originated from a late 1940's American TV show called "take it or leave it", where the final question was worth $64. Which I guess in those days would have bought you a new house In 1950, the show actually changed its name to the "$64 question". Some trivia for you

Cheers,
John B

Thanks for that John.
But of course you're showing your age now mate by telling me this.
But that's another $64 question.

[Amunous (Michael)]

I dont know if carly and i will make the PC this weekend i organised a lan as i thought we were going up last weekend. I might be able to sneak away for a bit ill see how we go.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

then don't forget to return my key Michael

thanks geoff

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Do we know if we can access facilities with the old keys Geoff ?

I am hopeful of a good night's viewing.
Is 7 timer looking favourable?

[gb_astro]

Forcast is mostly cloudy all night.

Greg.

[Amunous (Michael)]

ill drop them off tomorrow owl.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

thanks Michael

sat was looking good after midnite - but that has now changed

just have to keep an eye and hope for the best

don't know whether we have access to the clubhouse yet - will fire off an email later

geoff

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

just been advised - no access to club house yet
stll not finished internally

geoff