prepare!

While recovering from my belated birthday beer and wings evening with Cam, I realised what I need to do in the future when visiting Mom to better enjoy her dark skies. Until she builds the studio/observatory that is... Prepare. Simply prepare.

By this I mean that the moment I arrive, get her telescope ready. Get all my gear out. Do all my formal preparation. Even if the weather is grim. Simply, be ready. Then when the clouds open up, I can throw on a coat, press the button, open the garage door, and wheel everything out! Good to go.

Simple.

So, next time, I will be in a standby position.