My worst attempt at astronomy to date...

[Gomtuu]

I was driving up to the Peak District at the weekend for a huge family gathering for my mother's 70th birthday. Bearing in mind the weather forecast, I thought it would be a great idea to take my 200pds with me to take advantage of the beautifully clear skies. I could show the wonders of the night sky to my nieces and nephews and get a much clearer image of Jupiter to boot.

I put it in the boot of the car, with my EQ5 and all the other necessary equipment, and off I went. I got as far as Bristol before my car started to lose power and die on me. I had to get to Derbyshire, so I ended up grabbing everything I could carry and leaving the car in a garage, where it is currently having its cyclinder head removed.

Sure enough, with my scope languishing in a car boot in Bristol, the clear Peak District skies taunted me mercilessly. I finally made it back to Devon, where the skies are also clear now. I'm willing to bet that when I finally get my scope back, it will be just in time for a month-long cloud festival.

Still, at least Mum had a great birthday!

[russ]

There's a law that perfectly describes your weekend. What a shame to miss the skies but at least you didn't miss your mums 70th, that would have been worse. Weather is supposed to hold a for a few weeks yet, so hopefully you're okay. 

[LeeB]

excuse to buy a second scope me thinks......but the car bill may put pay to that ........

[Daniel-K]

what a shame. maybe a 100p next time hope you get your car sorted soon

[Langy]

Some bins at least they are far more portable.

Glad the party went well.

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[bomberbaz]

what a shame. maybe a 100p next time hope you get your car sorted soon

+1 for these bad boys :-)

[Matt Scunthorpe]

You see, that happened because you made special arrangements for astronomy . Hope your car isnt going to set you back too much.

Matt.