Bryce tomorrow (Wednesday)
Ken Harris and I will be helping with a star party at Bryce Canyon tomorrow (Wednesday) evening. Anyone else care to come along and help out? Cheers! Patrick paw@wirelessbeehive.com 435.882.1209
Don't forget your smoke filters. ;) Quoting Patrick Wiggins <paw@wirelessbeehive.com>:
Ken Harris and I will be helping with a star party at Bryce Canyon tomorrow (Wednesday) evening.
Anyone else care to come along and help out?
Cheers!
Patrick paw@wirelessbeehive.com 435.882.1209
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After 17 years as a non-smoker (following about 30 years of a pack and a half/day), I am praying this trip won't cause any regression to my old vice. Ranger Kevin Poe says the sunsets are really beautiful there. Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Hards" <chuck.hards@gmail.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Bryce tomorrow (Wednesday)
I thought Patrick and Ken smoked Phillip Morris Commanders? *;o) * On 7/10/07, diveboss@xmission.com <diveboss@xmission.com> wrote:
Don't forget your smoke filters. ;)
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You probably won't have too much problem with the smoke. It all seems to be coming down here to southeastern Arizona. Ken Harris wrote:
After 17 years as a non-smoker (following about 30 years of a pack and a half/day), I am praying this trip won't cause any regression to my old vice. Ranger Kevin Poe says the sunsets are really beautiful there.
Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Hards" <chuck.hards@gmail.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Bryce tomorrow (Wednesday)
I thought Patrick and Ken smoked Phillip Morris Commanders? *;o) * On 7/10/07, diveboss@xmission.com <diveboss@xmission.com> wrote:
Don't forget your smoke filters. ;)
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Ken, I am sure the air is better there, in SLC normal polutants are mixing with the smoke to form secondary compounds that are doubly bad. In Bryce you will only have the smoke. Have fun, Erik
After 17 years as a non-smoker (following about 30 years of a pack and a
half/day), I am praying this trip won't cause any regression to my old vice. Ranger Kevin Poe says the sunsets are really beautiful there.
Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Hards" <chuck.hards@gmail.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Bryce tomorrow (Wednesday)
I thought Patrick and Ken smoked Phillip Morris Commanders? *;o) * On 7/10/07, diveboss@xmission.com <diveboss@xmission.com> wrote:
Don't forget your smoke filters. ;)
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If you are flying with Patrick, all bets are off! Light 'em if you got 'em. :) I'll bet the sunsets are beautiful! Quoting Ken Harris <kharrismar@earthlink.net>:
After 17 years as a non-smoker (following about 30 years of a pack and a half/day), I am praying this trip won't cause any regression to my old vice. Ranger Kevin Poe says the sunsets are really beautiful there.
Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Hards" <chuck.hards@gmail.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Bryce tomorrow (Wednesday)
I thought Patrick and Ken smoked Phillip Morris Commanders? *;o) * On 7/10/07, diveboss@xmission.com <diveboss@xmission.com> wrote:
Don't forget your smoke filters. ;)
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Actually, Guy, I'll be driving down with my wife. I wanted to show her the beautiful sights of the park, but I guess we'll also be seeing some of the tragic, smoky remains of some of them. I wonder if Patrick is going to fly? ----- Original Message ----- From: <diveboss@xmission.com> To: <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Bryce tomorrow (Wednesday) If you are flying with Patrick, all bets are off! Light 'em if you got 'em. :) I'll bet the sunsets are beautiful! Quoting Ken Harris <kharrismar@earthlink.net>:
After 17 years as a non-smoker (following about 30 years of a pack and a half/day), I am praying this trip won't cause any regression to my old vice. Ranger Kevin Poe says the sunsets are really beautiful there.
Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Hards" <chuck.hards@gmail.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Bryce tomorrow (Wednesday)
I thought Patrick and Ken smoked Phillip Morris Commanders? *;o) * On 7/10/07, diveboss@xmission.com <diveboss@xmission.com> wrote:
Don't forget your smoke filters. ;)
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On 10 Jul 2007, at 13:21, Ken Harris wrote:
I wonder if Patrick is going to fly?
Well, that was the original plan (My motto: Why drive if you can fly?). However during the recent flight to get the aerial shots of the observatory near Delta the instrument I need to get out of places like Bryce at night broke. It's still in the shop. So, rather than risk ending up a gooey spot on one of the many mountains between Bryce and SLC I've elected to drive tomorrow. :( pw
Patrick (and anyone who is considering driving to Bryce), I just got off the phone with Kevin Poe, and he strongly recommends the following route: He said to get off I-15 at Nephi. Then take hwy 28 to Salina, then at Sigurd, take hwy 24 and 62 past Otter Cr. reservoir to Antimony. Stay on 22 (he says it's paved all the way; watch out for potholes and a rough cattle guard at the top. You should come out right near the entrance to Ruby's Inn and the park. He says it might even be faster than I-15, even though it's only 2 lane (especially if I-15 gets shut down), and it's much more scenic. Look out for raptors like hawks and eagles; pronghorns and other wildlife. Hope to see some of you there, Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick Wiggins" <paw@wirelessbeehive.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 4:23 PM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Re: Bryce tomorrow (Wednesday)
On 10 Jul 2007, at 13:21, Ken Harris wrote:
I wonder if Patrick is going to fly?
Well, that was the original plan (My motto: Why drive if you can fly?).
However during the recent flight to get the aerial shots of the observatory near Delta the instrument I need to get out of places like Bryce at night broke.
It's still in the shop. So, rather than risk ending up a gooey spot on one of the many mountains between Bryce and SLC I've elected to drive tomorrow. :(
pw
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Please excuse me if some of these have been answered alread, as I haven't had time to read all of the discussion on Bryce. I am sorely tempted to drive down tomorrow also. My questions are, How's the smoke there? Would anyone mind if I used my generator, which makes noise? What about my laptop, which will be on but with a red screen? Are folks camping or just staying up all night? Will it be in a paved area? Many thanks, Joe Ken Harris <kharrismar@earthlink.net> wrote: Patrick (and anyone who is considering driving to Bryce), I just got off the phone with Kevin Poe, and he strongly recommends the following route: He said to get off I-15 at Nephi. Then take hwy 28 to Salina, then at Sigurd, take hwy 24 and 62 past Otter Cr. reservoir to Antimony. Stay on 22 (he says it's paved all the way; watch out for potholes and a rough cattle guard at the top. You should come out right near the entrance to Ruby's Inn and the park. He says it might even be faster than I-15, even though it's only 2 lane (especially if I-15 gets shut down), and it's much more scenic. Look out for raptors like hawks and eagles; pronghorns and other wildlife. Hope to see some of you there, Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick Wiggins" To: "Utah Astronomy" Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 4:23 PM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Re: Bryce tomorrow (Wednesday)
On 10 Jul 2007, at 13:21, Ken Harris wrote:
I wonder if Patrick is going to fly?
Well, that was the original plan (My motto: Why drive if you can fly?).
However during the recent flight to get the aerial shots of the observatory near Delta the instrument I need to get out of places like Bryce at night broke.
It's still in the shop. So, rather than risk ending up a gooey spot on one of the many mountains between Bryce and SLC I've elected to drive tomorrow. :(
pw
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Joe, you'd be more than welcome anytime. Kevin Poe says "Yes, there is smoke." (Is there ant place in the west where there is not?) But I believe that the 8000 ft skies of Bryce are better, even with smoke, than almost any other place in the state. Most of the "big" fire is north and east of Bryce, so the smoke is mostly from other fires all over the west. We set up our scopes in the paved parking lot behind the Visitor's Center. I doubt the generator would be offensive to anyone, unless it sounds like an out-of-control Harley, and a red computer screen is not uncommon at star parties these days. Come and see for yourself. I think you'll like it. Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Bauman" <josephmbauman@yahoo.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 7:03 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Re: Bryce tomorrow (Wednesday)
Please excuse me if some of these have been answered alread, as I haven't had time to read all of the discussion on Bryce. I am sorely tempted to drive down tomorrow also. My questions are, How's the smoke there? Would anyone mind if I used my generator, which makes noise? What about my laptop, which will be on but with a red screen? Are folks camping or just staying up all night? Will it be in a paved area? Many thanks, Joe
Ken Harris <kharrismar@earthlink.net> wrote: Patrick (and anyone who is considering driving to Bryce), I just got off the phone with Kevin Poe, and he strongly recommends the following route:
He said to get off I-15 at Nephi. Then take hwy 28 to Salina, then at Sigurd, take hwy 24 and 62 past Otter Cr. reservoir to Antimony. Stay on 22 (he says it's paved all the way; watch out for potholes and a rough cattle guard at the top. You should come out right near the entrance to Ruby's Inn and the park. He says it might even be faster than I-15, even though it's only 2 lane (especially if I-15 gets shut down), and it's much more scenic. Look out for raptors like hawks and eagles; pronghorns and other wildlife.
Hope to see some of you there,
Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick Wiggins"
To: "Utah Astronomy" Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 4:23 PM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Re: Bryce tomorrow (Wednesday)
On 10 Jul 2007, at 13:21, Ken Harris wrote:
I wonder if Patrick is going to fly?
Well, that was the original plan (My motto: Why drive if you can fly?).
However during the recent flight to get the aerial shots of the observatory near Delta the instrument I need to get out of places like Bryce at night broke.
It's still in the shop. So, rather than risk ending up a gooey spot on one of the many mountains between Bryce and SLC I've elected to drive tomorrow. :(
pw
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On 10 Jul 2007, at 20:37, Joe Bauman wrote:
May do. Are folks camping there? And how cold will it get? Thanks, Joe
Hi Joe, Ken is staying in a hotel and I always drive back right after the program. On these non-astronomy festival nights most of the rest of the folks with scopes are locals who return to their own quarters afterwards. However, if you do go and would like a comped camp site that might be arranged (although at this late date it might be a bit iffy). To try call Kevin at 435.834.4412. Hope to see you tomorrow! pw
I will lend you my compass and altimeter if that will get you in the air. Quoting Patrick Wiggins <paw@wirelessbeehive.com>:
On 10 Jul 2007, at 13:21, Ken Harris wrote:
I wonder if Patrick is going to fly?
Well, that was the original plan (My motto: Why drive if you can fly?).
However during the recent flight to get the aerial shots of the observatory near Delta the instrument I need to get out of places like Bryce at night broke.
It's still in the shop. So, rather than risk ending up a gooey spot on one of the many mountains between Bryce and SLC I've elected to drive tomorrow. :(
pw
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