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Black Forest Star Party....Who's In?

Started by Big Al, 08/21/2004 04:03PM
Posted 08/21/2004 04:03PM Opening Post
The count-down is underway and my new RA-88-SA binocs are in the house, so let's get psyched-up.
It's time to start doing the 'clear and very dark sky' dance.
I understand the weather this summer has been generally dismal, so it is time to talk it up if you are registered.
This will be my first Potter County visit, so I'm looking forward to this with great interest.
Who's in?
Al
Myrtle Beach, SC

Alan Koff
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 8)

XT10i & StarBlast 6 w/ VersaGo II Mount w/ Steel Legs
Oberwerk 15x70, 25x70
Siebert Optics 5.0,5.4 & 7.5 Starsplitters and 10,15 & 22.5 Ultras and 26 Performance
TMB Planetary II 3.2 & 4
Always shopping for more!



Xpert skier and spearfishing------>
Posted 08/23/2004 05:33PM #1
I'm in! Third year for me. grin You won't be disappointed, Alan, especially if we have a good, clear night (or nights)!

I hope to bring both my homemade scopes, 13" f/4.5 and 8" f/8. Look for me at "Camp Lowbrow" (there's a good ten of us going).

Doug
Posted 08/23/2004 08:42PM #2
I'll be there with my TScope and Borg. This will be my second year attending.
Yes, the weather has been dismal this year. Can only hope things clear up.
Posted 08/24/2004 10:55AM #3
Camp Lowbrow, I should fit right in. Weather has to improve, hopefully sooner than later.
Look for me in the Honda 'Breadbox'. It will be my first solo star party.
Keep those cards and letters comin' in. 8)
Al

Alan Koff
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 8)

XT10i & StarBlast 6 w/ VersaGo II Mount w/ Steel Legs
Oberwerk 15x70, 25x70
Siebert Optics 5.0,5.4 & 7.5 Starsplitters and 10,15 & 22.5 Ultras and 26 Performance
TMB Planetary II 3.2 & 4
Always shopping for more!



Xpert skier and spearfishing------>
Posted 08/24/2004 01:55PM #4
Alan I don't think dismal is the right word if your in the upstate of SC.
Its been $#%&^*&^% if you get my meaning. you might have had better
viewing down there in the flat land of SC but right off the foothills.
It seems like its been cloudy for a solid year. Is there a clearing dance that I can do? LOL
Posted 08/27/2004 12:43AM #5
I was at CSSP this past weekend. I'll be there next month for the BFSP as well.

Dave Mitsky

Chance favors the prepared mind.

De gustibus non est disputandum.
Posted 08/29/2004 06:30PM #6
Seems I was headed for a two week vacation when business got out of hand. Just found out that I'm expected to earn my keep and work Labor Day week through Thursday. Ugh! I thought I was the boss when the BIG BOSS informed me otherwise.
#*^% me! Of course, I couldn't find this out before the cut-off date and sell my reg.
So I think when I get back in town I'll cruise up to Ocracoke during the day on Friday. You wouldn't believe how dark the sky is there. Check the sky clock. Keep it under your hat.
You might still catch me at the South Jersey SP, if another hurricane doesn't follow me around.
3 hurricanes and 1 tropical storm.
Al
PS You can look for me at Howard's Pub....

Alan Koff
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 8)

XT10i & StarBlast 6 w/ VersaGo II Mount w/ Steel Legs
Oberwerk 15x70, 25x70
Siebert Optics 5.0,5.4 & 7.5 Starsplitters and 10,15 & 22.5 Ultras and 26 Performance
TMB Planetary II 3.2 & 4
Always shopping for more!



Xpert skier and spearfishing------>