Pony Club Sat 25th June/2nd July

[Filby (Phil)]

Cass and I are probable 'star'-ters for saturday.

[Rick Petrie]

Weather forecast is looking better all the time.
Could be a good one. Note to self...bring the freezer suit.

[sasup (Stacey)]

I don't get off work in Sydney till 4 so im out.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

well - ladies and gentlemen (and others)

bring the freezer suits and dew heaters

oh! and remember - NO clubhouse access yet

geoff

[ausastronomer (John Bambury)]

Despite the fact the weather is looking great, I might struggle to get there tonite. I haven't been back on the Coast for a month, nor seen my wife for a month. I think she has other plans for me

Cheers,
John B

[Zincberg (Andrew)]

Is anyone with a key going up a little early? I always find it a lot easier to set up with a little daylight.

[Rick Petrie]

Mr Owl and I will probably be there around 3.30 - 4.00.
Will open up and be back. Some business to attend to.

[Rick Petrie]

Originally Posted by ausastronomer

Despite the fact the weather is looking great, I might struggle to get there tonite. I haven't been back on the Coast for a month, nor seen my wife for a month. I think she has other plans for me

Cheers,
John B

Bring her along John!! That's a good plan ....isn't it?

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by ausastronomer

...nor seen my wife for a month. I think she has other plans for me

Originally Posted by Rick Petrie

Bring her along John!! That's a good plan ....isn't it?

Only if he has a van ... (like mine ! )

Hope to be there early early early...just about to start packing.
4:00 is my target time.

What's the dew going to do ? Mr Wise Weatherman?

[Steffen]

I'll try to get there around sunset (5pm). See you there!

Cheers
Steffen.

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

Unfortunately my rosters are not being kind to me lately (something that i am currently addressing) therefore another saturday night at the coalface.

Will be at the Twin servos in a couple of weeks at 0800hrs for the Bretti trip: even if it means taking 4 sickies, (I have requested the time off though).

Hope you guys have a great night, the sky looks great

[Amunous (Michael)]

Is anyone going up the weekend of the 2nd?

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Amunous

Is anyone going up the weekend of the 2nd?

YES Michael, the talk last night was that there were quite a few wishful starters for next week.
Weather dependant.

Notable exception Geoff (Mr Owl) who will be "in the Port".

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

is that better than being "in the pickle" Allan?

never mind

good to get out under the stars last night, even if we did get drenched with the dew

not a bad roll up for a week before new moon

an absolute pleasure to have Steffen and his son Alex as our guests last nite - hope you both enjoyed your selves and will pay us another visit in the future

the night seemed to go very slowly for some reason
anyway we finished around midnite and locked the gate at 12-30

geoff

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

Another saturday at the coalface this coming weekend, i am really getting a little jack of this!

[bahoogas (James)]

Originally Posted by Arthur Alchin

Another saturday at the coalface this coming weekend, i am really getting a little jack of this!

Just call in sick Arthur. Don't worry, I wont dob you in.

[Steffen]

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

an absolute pleasure to have Steffen and his son Alex as our guests last nite - hope you both enjoyed your selves and will pay us another visit in the future

We had a wonderful time and would like to thank you all for a great - if short - night in good company! We'll combine future Central Coast trips with a visit to the Pony Club whenever possible.

Cheers
Steffen.

[Deeno]

Great to be out under the stars.....it’s been a while.

Good to see the Pony Club turning on a reasonable night despite the primary dewing up shortly after midnight.

Always seems to be fresh faces (well...voices...it is dark after all) every time I manage to make it to the PC these days which is encouraging plus, not forgetting the regular 'old stalwarts'.

Had a pretty good run with the new 12". Easily hunting down 12th magnitude galaxies as the Argo Navis cruised through Hydra and Libra. Good fun!

Highlight for me was M83 (I think) through Ricks 14"er. What a view!

[bahoogas (James)]

Cool photo Deeno. I was wondering why you kept walking to the back of the field!

Did you have any problems with dew on the camera?

[Deeno]

Originally Posted by bahoogas

Cool photo Deeno. I was wondering why you kept walking to the back of the field!

Did you have any problems with dew on the camera?

Thanks James

Had a home made dew heater on, still had some dew on the lens.

Spent most of Sunday morning with astro stuff spread all over the yard drying out inthe sun.........gee it was wet.