[Chaos-l] Staunton River Star Party

[Mark Montazer]

I'll certainly agree with Allen and Michael; the star party was
spectacular. The weather had me a bit concerned on Thursday but it cleared
up nicely after sunset. I enjoyed seeing and talking with everyone again
(it's been a while since I've been to Medoc). The cold got to me by
Saturday night, so I kept to myself and packed it in early. I did get to
spend some time listening to Allen and Robert engage the public. They were
possibly more enthusiastic than the people they were educating.

The crew at the park were just outstanding. It was a bit muddy on Thursday
and a few people got stuck but Brent was quick to the rescue. Not even
crawling around in the mud on a cold day could stop him from smiling. I
also enjoyed the late night visits to the snack bar and the variety of good
food it had to offer. Adam and Stephanie were great company, as always, and
expressed genuine interest in the pictures I was taking/processing/sharing.
It's nice that we're more than just another event. Great attitudes and
personalities all around.

I'm already counting down for the October party!

Mark




On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 9:37 PM, Michael Hrivnak <mhrivnak at hrivnak.org>wrote:

> Indeed, the three evenings were as good as you could hope for in every
> respect. Thank to Robert and Jayme for all the work they did to pull
> it off, and of course the park staff are amazing. They not only work
> their tails off to make it happen; they're friendly and chipper even
> after the graveyard shift in the cafe.
>
> The weather was spectacular. Clear sky, first two nights completely
> free of dew, cold but not crazy cold, and lovely during the day. The
> facilities are great, the sky is dark, and there were a lot of people
> in attendance. The public turnout was pretty solid on Saturday night
> as well.
>
> GREAT start party, and I think everyone left looking forward to
> October. Given how successful this weekend was and also last October,
> this coming October might have a monster turnout.
>
> Michael
>
> On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 5:56 PM, Allen Davis
> <starstorm151 at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> > Folks in Chaos who put on the star party.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks so much for the great time.  I was only there one night…last
> > night….but I really enjoyed it.  I was able to set up, get some dinner,
> and
> > enjoy the company of friends before it got dark.  What a great
> night!...nice
> > views, and it was great having the very appreciative public come in and
> > share the skies.  They really did appreciate it.  I really loved doing
> that
> > and afterwards continuing to look through other telescopes, especially
> > Robert and Marks.
> >
> >
> >
> > This is  great event and a  terrific site.  Thank also to the park staff
> for
> > making it wonderful.  I really enjoy having the very good prepared food
> > items.  I think that really makes it so convenient.
> >
> >
> >
> > But most of all it’s great to see all those folks that I have know now
> for a
> > long  time…..and to meet some new friends.  The people are what is
> > about…otherwise you wouldn’t see so many wanting to share this.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks again guys for a successful event and I look forward to October.
> > allen
> >
> >
> >
> > E. Allen Davis
> >
> > starstorm151 at embarqmail.com
> >
> >
> >
> > "M'Illumino              "I am enlightened
> >
> > D'Immenso"              by the immensity."
> >
> >
> >
> >    -Ungaretti               -Ungaretti
> >
> >
> >
> >
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