enjoyable afternoon

Finalised and posted the day schedule. Thanks to Kiron and Phil for the legal-sized sheets.

I installed the red solar lights in the yard around the back deck and steps to the GBO, so to light the way.

I prepared the Celestron 14" and Tele Vue 101 telescopes, for visual and video astronomy, although the skies were not looking good.

The high winds dissipated enough to allow for the rocket launches. I was on fire duty again. It was a big draw, even though Tony had to scrub Big Bertha's lift off.

Spent a long time chatting with Caroline's husband (Stephen) and son (Nicholas). I don't know where she was... Stephen is really into photographer and keen to get into astrophotography. I remember them from the First Light sessions.

Had a little chitchat with Silvana and friend. Gave them a tour of the GBO. They hope to return when the skies are good.

Briefly chatted with Dave D. as he scouted out the place. Unfortunately I could not spend a lot of time as I was getting ready for The Show. Still, he was able to check out the grounds and the Paramount. He was very impressed.

We were visited by Nena and John, our neighbours atop the hill. Friendly folk. There's an astronomy connection too! Weird.

It was good the rain held off.

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I replaced the compression hose clamps on the generator oil drain line with adjustable ones.

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The lack of Sun affected us in many ways. Not only could we not do any solar observing, but Tony cancelled the heavy equipment rental for the weekend. No trenching or excavating while the ground was so wet.

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Joel put a short launch video on YouTube.