Pony Club: New Year's Weekend

[paulF (Paul)]

Thanks Rick/Allan and see you on Saturday night

[sasup (Stacey)]

what about goto dobs?

Originally Posted by Arthur Alchin

Us with the GOTO's should never under value the DOBs. It's always nice to have the Dobs around: their rotational speed when windy can be used to run generators to power our wonderful GOTO's

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

intrinsically powered, put the excess back into the grid for general use: great idea!!

[Zincberg (Andrew)]

Hey guys,
Sorry I cant make it to the PC, I would have loved the opportunity to see you all again, Unfortunately, I leave for Bretti tomorrow morning (Friday 31st).. now heres the real kick in the pants for me, Im coming back from Bretti before you guys leave.
Dont worry, I spread the word that a "Gang" of hoodlums are coming to town.. recognisable by the red lights on their heads.

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

Thanks Andrew, when you get back can you give us the heads up on what the crowd is like up there through the forum so we can be prepared as well . shame you can't stay the extra day or two

[sasup (Stacey)]

omg it looks like it may be clear tomorrow night. can't wait to try your new scope rick. I still have 4-5 months to wait on mine

[Rick Petrie]

Originally Posted by sasup

omg it looks like it may be clear tomorrow night. can't wait to try your new scope rick. I still have 4-5 months to wait on mine

No worries mate. Looking forward to tomorrow myself. Looks real promising.

[Shano592 (Shane)]

I've just been outside, looking at Orion and Taurus. If tonight is anything to go by, then Saturday night is promising to be magnificent!

[Mars (Patrick)]

Hi there.

I'd definitely be interested in coming along with you guys tomorrow night if that's ok. Would love the opportunity to learn from all of you who will be far more experienced than myself and it will be great to get my new scope out under some darker skies than from my light-polluted suburbia!

Amazingly, looks like the weather may actually be quite good!

Patrick

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Mars

Hi there.

I'd definitely be interested in coming along with you guys tomorrow night if that's ok. Would love the opportunity to learn from all of you who will be far more experienced than myself and it will be great to get my new scope out under some darker skies than from my light-polluted suburbia!

Amazingly, looks like the weather may actually be quite good!

Patrick

Hi Patrick,
You will be more than welcome ...
Hope to see you there.
The day looks like a "Cracker ! " so far ...

[Rick Petrie]

Originally Posted by Allan_L

Hi Patrick,

The day looks like a "Cracker ! " so far ...

Nice New Years play on words there Al.....Cracker

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Rick Petrie

Nice New Years play on words there Al.....Cracker

Happy New Year Rick
and to ALL our readers !
see you later on today pal (if all goes to plan)

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

will you guy's stop telling me what a great nite i am going to miss!


(although, if i left by 11am i could get there around 7pm - no time to pick up scope though - what am i thinking - i would have to leave the missus up here and she would have to walk to port macquarrie for me to pick her up in a couple of days)

advice for the first timers

bring warm clothes and footware that will stand a bit of damp grass

oh - and pack the dew heaters and don't leave the batteries behind

geoff

[Rick Petrie]

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

will you guy's stop telling me what a great nite i am going to miss!


(although, if i left by 11am i could get there around 7pm - no time to pick up scope though - what am i thinking - i would have to leave the missus up here and she would have to walk to port macquarrie for me to pick her up in a couple of days)

advice for the first timers

geoff

Advice for Mr Owl...........bring the missus!!!!!!!

[kayla (Kayla)]

thanks everyone! look forward to meeting you all!

[sasup (Stacey)]

leaving my house at 5:00 or so and set up early, about when is the gate open????

[Shano592 (Shane)]

Mr Owl ..... I am yet to see you even look through your scope, after placing it it neatly on the grass .... will it be necessary?

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

don't know what time a key will be there but i will be there about 1630 or soon after, If Geoff is coming earlier he may have a key.

Is anyone bringing the pies for later on ????

[Shano592 (Shane)]

I have a Pecan Custard Danish that has been set aside (only just).

[sally1jack (Phil)]

If i can remember how to get there i'll be there lets start the new year with a perfect attendance record
phil