Central Coast Observing - 10th Nov

[iceman (Mike)]

Hi all

Just getting this ball rolling - who's keen for some new moon observing on the 10th November?

We'll either go to Kulnura (paint ball place) or Mangrove Mountain (pony club). If there's going to be a lot of people, I think the Pony Club is probably a better option.

I probably won't be able to make it, as I have to work that night doing a production release It might get moved to a different day.. I hope so.
If I can't make Saturday, I'll probably try and head up on the Friday night to get my away from home dark sky fix.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

Yep - my calender is marked for the 10th (as if it wouldn't be!)

if we want to use the Pony Club i would like to contact them about wed next week
so make up your minds and reply by then so we can tee it up

(paint ball is fine by me too if you all want to go there)

and hope all the rain is gone by then ( )


geoff

[RB (Andrew)]

I'd like to make it but my birthday's on the next day (11th) so not sure.
My wife may be organizing a b'day party for that Sat night instead.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

THEN who is gunna stay with me till 4am RB
WHO, c'mon - tell me WHO

get em all drunk and put em to bed - then sneak out

birthdays do get in the way sometimes - eh

geoff

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Hi,

I am new to Ice in Space and wopuld be greatful for some directions to either or both of the observing places at Kulnura or Mangrove Mtn.

It would be great to catch up with others on the Coast as I dont have any family who enjoys the nstars like I do.

Geoff

[Rodstar (Rod)]

It will be great to make your acquaintance, Geoff. You already have a number of things that will endear you to the group:

1. The name Geoff (well loved)
2. You own a Kombi (very hip)
3. You live on the the central coast (locals are always welcome)
4. You love astronomy
5. Your family thinks you are a tad odd on account of 4 above (many of us are well aware of how that feels!)

I will try to get to anything that goes ahead, weather-and-wife-willing.

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Hi,
I am laughing already.
Thanks for the kind words Rod. I look forward to finding everyone.
How may I ask do I find these places to observe ?

Oh and I just wish I owned a KOMBI.....one day.......hmphhhhhhh....


Geoff

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

Hi Geoff

you will find a map to the paint ball place in the "sticky" section of the observing threads

and

directions to the Pony Club

Official name is 'Tom McKenzie Park'

33.20.18.30 S
151.09.25.50 E
nice shot of it on google earth

from the turnoff at Somersby(Kariong/Gosford exit off freeway) it is 18k to the crossroads at Central Mangrove

keep going straight through (west) for another 10.3K

it is on the right hand side going out and you will notice a well managed hedge on the right not far before it

there is an older type house and another property with a cement wall fence on the left dead opposite the gate

(if you hit a sharp left and fork in the road you have gone a few hundred yards toooo far)

geoff

[gmbfilter (Geoff)]

I hope to be there myself. Just how many "Geoff's" are there?

[Rodstar (Rod)]

Originally Posted by gmbfilter

Just how many "Geoff's" are there?

Up to three at last count!

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Well here is another Geoff to add to the group.

But how do the others spell their name ?

There is only one true way to spell Geoff you know.



Geoff

[Deeno]

yes yes yes..........
Yes please
Due to some minor commitments (got married, honeymoon,turning 40) I, unfortunatly was unable to attend last months gathering.
Upon my return I have discovered another neighbour has invested in flood lights for their backyard (can't even tell if the red light torch is even on) and am in dire need of some relatively dark skies.

Pleeeeease help me Ice In Space

[Satchmo]

I'm up for the 10th too. Should be able to bring PS's 30cm binos.

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Well thanks for all the kind words.
All I need to do is find these places for the Central Coast Observing night.
When is it decided to go to one place or the other ?
And I still cant find the directions / maps to either of these places.


HHHEEELLLPPP !!!!



Geoff

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

did you see post #8 above geoff ?

geoff

[iceman (Mike)]

I'll do up a proper googlemap tomorrow, Geoff.

Geoff #4, see the sticky threads at the top of this forum for directions to the paintball place, if we choose to go there.

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Thanks,
I did see post No 8. but still was a little confused.
If I had a map or an address with nearest cross streets I could find it.

I may drive there when its light as well for the first time so I know where it is for sure.

At risk of sounding like a real nooobie. whats a "sticky thread "?

If I can find this "sticky thread" , I'll keep an eye out for the map ........

[iceman (Mike)]

Hi Geoff

A Sticky thread is a thread that always stays at the top of the forum. For example, when you look at the Star Parties forum, you'll see a lot of threads with "Sticky" to the left of the title. They don't move and are always at the top. Below the blue line are the threads that go up and down with recent activity in them.

Here's the sticky thread for the map to Kulnura. I'll put a google map in this one for the map to the pony club. Map to Kulnura

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Thank very much I have now expanded my knowledge to include a " sticky thread".and have found it....

Thx again....

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

I have the map for Kulnura....
Is there one for the Mangrove site ?

Geoff # 4