Can anyone find my brain?

[CumbrianGadgey]

I'm sure I have one somewhere, but if it's in my head it must be switched off or something.

I even read a post instructing people how to join this group but I couldn't figure it out. Small wonder I struggle with aligning my scope and as for collimation...well, I think that's the work of Beelzebub.

Anyway, can anyone give me the 'joining social groups for idiots' guide, please?...that's if you'll still have me after all this inane drivel!

[Adrian Condon]

Hi,

Just do a post in the Cumbria section asking is there anybody out there?

Incidentally, there is a star party held two or three times per annual at Longtown..... See the Star Party thread.

It is very friendly, then there is the Galloway star parties with brilliant dark skies.

Cheers

Adrian

[Lakewitch]

My wife and I joined a local Astronomy club, which has proved the best way of learning and meeting others who share our interest.....there is one in ~Carlisle, Cockermouth (ours) and Kendal ...maybe others? Also Cockermouth is hosting a public viewing through members scopes this coming Friday and Saturday (weather permitting) to follow on from SGL on tv. 

Don't worry about the brains, ours must be left at home some evenings when we are out stargazing and freezing and waiting for those clouds to break.

Best wishes