Marki Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Aiming for midafternoon, early evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Meh - forecast is Rubbish today plus its absolutely tipping down and I don't want to set up and pitch my tent in the wet. Tomorrow still looks good (indeed better) in the evening, so I'm going to come over for tomorrow lunchtime instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshane Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Jules has asked me to put a note on here to say that as at now it's blowing a gale and really not conducive to putting up tents nor of course and stargazing. He advises anyone planning to be there tonight to postpone to tomorrow. I'll liaise with him tomorrow a.m. and add a further update, hopefully before lunch. Cursed weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotterless45 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telescope40 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hello. Went up earlier, bout 7.30 as only 20 mins from my gaff. Blowing a hooley for sure. Saw a couple of tents but no one bobbing about and I dont blame em. May call by for an hour or two tomorrow afternoon if the weather breaks by then. Hope it will so you all can get a good nite out later. At least i paid for my pitch even tho it wasnt used. least I could do.If I dont make it to see afew of you, I'll be up for the next attempt. The site looks good. Flaming cloud !!!!!John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Shame about the weather chaps, hope you get a break tomorrow and the wind drops.StuSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeobrien Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Yeah weather definitely isn't playing ball, so windy had give up trying to pitch tent so now in one of the pods. Its very warm dry and comfy! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uplooker Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Shame about the weather chaps, hope you get a break tomorrow and the wind drops.StuSent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt comments like this that make me laugh and feel good at the same time. Laugh because as amateur astronomers we are always trying to beat nature and get a look at the stars and feel good because of the sense of community and solace we have for each other in our sometimes failed attempts I do hope the conditions improve significantly for the remainder of the weekend.@ Mike - i hope you are alright in your "pod", whatever that is?Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 @ Mike - i hope you are alright in your "pod", whatever that is?IanI was wondering that too :-), sounds funSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 A pod is a wooden tent, like a very strong shed it shrugs of wind and rain.I had to leave the site as the tent had been leaking in the bedroom, myself and Claire went to turn in only to find the bedding soaking wet, with a puddle on the airbed! this was the last straw, we will go back later today and dismantle (burn!) the tent and pack away our wet things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Forecast is pretty good for tonight...anyone going to be there still? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafman Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Yea Will be there early afternoon with a bit of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Cool - will aim for 1 or 2 to get tent set up. A bit of a shower is forecast later, but its predicted to be pretty clear from the eveing onwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Good luck chaps, fingers crossed for you.StuSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 A pod is a wooden tent, like a very strong shed it shrugs of wind and rain.I had to leave the site as the tent had been leaking in the bedroom, myself and Claire went to turn in only to find the bedding soaking wet, with a puddle on the airbed! this was the last straw, we will go back later today and dismantle (burn!) the tent and pack away our wet thingsWhat a nightmare Jules, such a shame.StuSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafman Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 will be leaving soon as car loaded and have a cuppa see you soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithatrochdale Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Weather is a bit changeable here in Rochdale, sun trying to punch through, but a bit windy.Forecast shows the wind should drop this evening, but you may have to dodge the clouds a bit.Good luck and have a great time.BTW Astronomy Centre is open after 7.30 tonight if you need somewhere to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Going to bail - family issue. Wishing you all clear skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotterless45 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I'm bailing as I'm past being rained out of seven from eight star parties so far,Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshane Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Unfortunately, I think I am going to err on the cautious side for the same reasons as Nick and I have to try to pick my all nighter events as I am restricted due to family ties etc. It's so flipping (replace with an expletive of your choice) frustrating. I hope anyone there will get some good sky. I may try to get somewhere next weekend with the extra day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 Well said Shane,As you can all imagine, i feel a bit demoralized about this, but a few people are still there and some more arriving. Hopefully they will get some clear skies, Phil and Mike got some clear skies early hours and did some bino viewing, i had no choice but to pull out and come home, due to the soaking wet bedding, but i will be going back and making use of a pod for a night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshane Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I'll keep an eye on things and if there's any change I'll try and get there. Will keep everything crossed for you all and myself). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithatrochdale Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Well I hope you had as good a night as we did, although I did notice you kept sending the odd cloud over our way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeobrien Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Frustrating night gusty wind would not drop. Stars were like balls of wool! Despite trying hard i did not get a single image. Maybe next time!MikeSent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Drew Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 That's disappointing to hear. We were having a good night at the Centre and we were remarking on how the lads who had stuck it out at the Starcamp must have been rewarded for their perserverance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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