Re: #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
#2020partiesUPDATE
Must be something wrong with my browser...I don't see any "new" info about a different site on the hype link...nor have I ever been able to find a registration form or page.
What am I doing wrong?
Stu
On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 1:52 PM Prasad Agrahar via <ad_prasad= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi Salman
Welcome to YCSP group. As things stand we may have a star party in September. The site is not York. Please look at the detailed info at . There you will find all answers.?
Stay safe Prasad
Hello,
I got on this from the NASA/Goddard Astronomy Club mentioning this group's start party. You have a fall one in Sept. Is that still?happening?? And where is the registration for it? There is a limit I suppose to attendees. York is closest to me from all the ones listed in our last meeting to me (near Baltimore).?
Salman
? Thanks, Steve.? Much appreciated.? ? I am leaning towards a spring event, which can be longer than 3 days for those traveling distance.? Picking a date is always an exercise in compromise.? There are so many parties competing for events on the new moon.? This is a discussion I am hoping to have at the September party, or have a voting board for everyone to sign.? If we can get enough people to at least cover costs, I will see what I can manage. ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Steve Taylor
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 3:24 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YCSP] #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY! ? Keep my May fees too Phil. ? Thanks for the reply, Ken and Karen¡ At this point, I¡¯ve contacted the park super, and we have a call scheduled tomorrow to discuss if the PA parks are even allowing camping in May.? They initially closed them for 2 weeks, but extended that to the end of April.? ?
-- Even a Smile is charity :)
- Prophet Muhammad
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Re: #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
#2020partiesUPDATE
Hi Salman
Welcome to YCSP group. As things stand we may have a star party in September. The site is not York. Please look at the detailed info at . There you will find all answers.?
Stay safe Prasad
On Friday, April 17, 2020, 12:52:25 PM EDT, Salman <salmanisheikh@...> wrote:
Hello,
I got on this from the NASA/Goddard Astronomy Club mentioning this group's start party. You have a fall one in Sept. Is that still?happening?? And where is the registration for it? There is a limit I suppose to attendees. York is closest to me from all the ones listed in our last meeting to me (near Baltimore).?
Salman
? Thanks, Steve.? Much appreciated.? ? I am leaning towards a spring event, which can be longer than 3 days for those traveling distance.? Picking a date is always an exercise in compromise.? There are so many parties competing for events on the new moon.? This is a discussion I am hoping to have at the September party, or have a voting board for everyone to sign.? If we can get enough people to at least cover costs, I will see what I can manage. ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Steve Taylor
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 3:24 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YCSP] #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY! ? Keep my May fees too Phil. ? Thanks for the reply, Ken and Karen¡ At this point, I¡¯ve contacted the park super, and we have a call scheduled tomorrow to discuss if the PA parks are even allowing camping in May.? They initially closed them for 2 weeks, but extended that to the end of April.? ?
-- Even a Smile is charity :)
- Prophet Muhammad
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Re: Secure RE: [YCSP] #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
#2020partiesUPDATE
Hi Phil,
? I've been reading this, but not responding. Sorry, but didn't have much to add that others had not already said.
? I'm out for May (as, I suspect is most everyone else) If September happens, and I'm not wrapped around other axles, I'd love to come.
? Tom B.
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On 4/17/20 1:47 PM, Phil De Rosa wrote:
Hi Tom,
I don¡¯t see anything from you so far.? Hope to see everyone in September.
Phil
*From:* [email protected] <[email protected]> *On Behalf Of *Thomas MANSON
*Sent:* Friday, April 17, 2020 11:37 AM
*To:* [email protected]
*Subject:* Re: [YCSP] #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
Hi Phil, I don¡¯t remember if I sent you anything for May or not, but if I did, and if you just can¡¯t shift it to September, then just keep it and I register for September separately.
Thanks,
Tom
On Apr 17, 2020, at 11:31 AM, Phil De Rosa
<philderosa1@... <mailto:philderosa1@...>> wrote:
?
Thanks, Steve.? Much appreciated.
I am leaning towards a spring event, which can be longer than 3
days for those traveling distance.? Picking a date is always an
exercise in compromise.? There are so many parties competing for
events on the new moon. ?This is a discussion I am hoping to have
at the September party, or have a voting board for everyone to
sign.? If we can get enough people to at least cover costs, I will
see what I can manage.
*From:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> *On Behalf Of *Steve Taylor
*Sent:* Thursday, April 16, 2020 3:24 PM
*To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Subject:* Re: [YCSP] #2020partiesUPDATE May and September
parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
Keep my May fees too Phil.
Steve
On Thu, 16 Apr 2020 at 15:05, Phil De Rosa
<philderosa1@... <mailto:philderosa1@...>> wrote:
Thanks for the reply, Ken and Karen¡
At this point, I¡¯ve contacted the park super, and we have a
call scheduled tomorrow to discuss if the PA parks are even
allowing camping in May.? They initially closed them for 2
weeks, but extended that to the end of April.
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Re: Secure RE: [YCSP] #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
#2020partiesUPDATE
Phil--I don't think I'll be able to make September.? Maybe the next one.
Best
Hi Tom, I don¡¯t see anything from you so far.? Hope to see everyone in September. Phil ? ? ? Hi Phil, I don¡¯t remember if I sent you anything for May or not, but if I did, and if you just can¡¯t shift it to September, then just keep it and I register for September separately.
Thanks,
? ? Thanks, Steve.? Much appreciated.? ? I am leaning towards a spring event, which can be longer than 3 days for those traveling distance.? Picking a date is always an exercise in compromise.? There are so many parties competing for events on the new moon.? This is a discussion I am hoping to have at the September party, or have a voting board for everyone to sign.? If we can get enough people to at least cover costs, I will see what I can manage. ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Steve Taylor
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 3:24 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YCSP] #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY! ? Keep my May fees too Phil. ? Thanks for the reply, Ken and Karen¡ At this point, I¡¯ve contacted the park super, and we have a call scheduled tomorrow to discuss if the PA parks are even allowing camping in May.? They initially closed them for 2 weeks, but extended that to the end of April.? ?
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Secure RE: [YCSP] #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
#2020partiesUPDATE
Hi Tom, I don¡¯t see anything from you so far.? Hope to see everyone in September. Phil ? ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Thomas MANSON Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 11:37 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [YCSP] #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY! ? Hi Phil, I don¡¯t remember if I sent you anything for May or not, but if I did, and if you just can¡¯t shift it to September, then just keep it and I register for September separately.
Thanks,
? ? Thanks, Steve.? Much appreciated.? ? I am leaning towards a spring event, which can be longer than 3 days for those traveling distance.? Picking a date is always an exercise in compromise.? There are so many parties competing for events on the new moon. ?This is a discussion I am hoping to have at the September party, or have a voting board for everyone to sign.? If we can get enough people to at least cover costs, I will see what I can manage. ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Steve Taylor
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 3:24 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YCSP] #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY! ? Keep my May fees too Phil. ? Thanks for the reply, Ken and Karen¡ At this point, I¡¯ve contacted the park super, and we have a call scheduled tomorrow to discuss if the PA parks are even allowing camping in May.? They initially closed them for 2 weeks, but extended that to the end of April.? ?
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Re: #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
#2020partiesUPDATE
Hello,
I got on this from the NASA/Goddard Astronomy Club mentioning this group's start party. You have a fall one in Sept. Is that still?happening?? And where is the registration for it? There is a limit I suppose to attendees. York is closest to me from all the ones listed in our last meeting to me (near Baltimore).?
Salman
? Thanks, Steve.? Much appreciated.? ? I am leaning towards a spring event, which can be longer than 3 days for those traveling distance.? Picking a date is always an exercise in compromise.? There are so many parties competing for events on the new moon.? This is a discussion I am hoping to have at the September party, or have a voting board for everyone to sign.? If we can get enough people to at least cover costs, I will see what I can manage. ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Steve Taylor
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 3:24 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YCSP] #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY! ? Keep my May fees too Phil. ? Thanks for the reply, Ken and Karen¡ At this point, I¡¯ve contacted the park super, and we have a call scheduled tomorrow to discuss if the PA parks are even allowing camping in May.? They initially closed them for 2 weeks, but extended that to the end of April.? ?
-- Even a Smile is charity :)
- Prophet Muhammad
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Re: #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
#2020partiesUPDATE
Hi Phil, I don¡¯t remember if I sent you anything for May or not, but if I did, and if you just can¡¯t shift it to September, then just keep it and I register for September separately.
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On Apr 17, 2020, at 11:31 AM, Phil De Rosa <philderosa1@...> wrote:
?
?
Thanks, Steve.? Much appreciated.?
?
I am leaning towards a spring event, which can be longer than 3 days for those traveling distance.? Picking a date is always an exercise in compromise.? There are so many parties
competing for events on the new moon. ?This is a discussion I am hoping to have at the September party, or have a voting board for everyone to sign.? If we can get enough people to at least cover costs, I will see what I can manage.
?
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of
Steve Taylor
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 3:24 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YCSP] #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
?
Keep my May fees too Phil.
?
Thanks for the reply, Ken and Karen¡
At this point, I¡¯ve contacted the park super, and we have a call scheduled tomorrow to discuss if the PA parks are
even allowing camping in May.? They initially closed them for 2 weeks, but extended that to the end of April.?
?
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Re: #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
#2020partiesUPDATE
? Thanks, Steve.? Much appreciated.? ? I am leaning towards a spring event, which can be longer than 3 days for those traveling distance.? Picking a date is always an exercise in compromise.? There are so many parties competing for events on the new moon. ?This is a discussion I am hoping to have at the September party, or have a voting board for everyone to sign.? If we can get enough people to at least cover costs, I will see what I can manage. ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Steve Taylor
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 3:24 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [YCSP] #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY! ? Keep my May fees too Phil. ? Thanks for the reply, Ken and Karen¡ At this point, I¡¯ve contacted the park super, and we have a call scheduled tomorrow to discuss if the PA parks are even allowing camping in May.? They initially closed them for 2 weeks, but extended that to the end of April.? ?
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Re: #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
#2020partiesUPDATE
Keep my May fees too Phil.
Steve
Thanks for the reply, Ken and Karen¡ At this point, I¡¯ve contacted the park super, and we have a call scheduled tomorrow to discuss if the PA parks are even allowing camping in May.? They initially closed them for 2 weeks, but extended that to the end of April.? ? When I saw the payment, I scratched my head, thinking you were starting to forget more than usual.? Then I read your email.? I want to thank you both for your support.? I am hoping this disaster doesn¡¯t persist until whenever, but we will all deal with it as best we can.? Thankfully I don¡¯t know anyone that has contracted the virus, and I pray that continues to be the case.? While I am optimistic and fearless in most things I do, this is not something I want to take a chance on, nor ask anyone else to take a chance trying to attend a May event.? Many parties/events are being cancelled and postponed, and I will not follow any arbitrary date picked by anyone.? Our event is fun, and hopefully you are all safely enjoying the hobby as much as you can. If it makes sense and the risk is lowered to the point we can stop thinking about it 24x7 every time we go out, I won¡¯t know until we get closer to September.? Bummer.? Many of you know how long I¡¯ve been hoping to find a place like this, and 25 years later I am thrilled the actual work is less than ever, and is something I can handle (as old as I am getting..LOL).? That being said, I have tentative dates for October 6-10 2021 picked¡? with the possibility of a spring event to be considered.? Holiday weekends will not be possible in the future, as per the State Parks, so if I can hold an event, it will be like the old MDSP of yester-year.. Friday-to-Sunday.? It¡¯s a lot closer for many people, so that shouldn¡¯t be an issue.? I don¡¯t want to wait until next October, either. Please be safe everyone.? Phil ? ? Hey Phil, I apologize for taking so long to get back to you about this. I thought I had on the day you sent it, but I checked today and found I hadn't. In any case, we'll be there if we can in May and September both. We are registered for both already. Should we need to cancel the one it May, please feel free to consider our registration a donation. Same for September, for that matter, should it become necessary, but we're hoping by then we'll be able to come up there. We're hoping the same for May, but that's not looking too hopeful. Our governor has closed all the SC state parks until April 30th for the time being, but he has already mentioned keeping them closed through May as well. We hope that all are safe and well and can stay that way. In case you've heard about any of the SC tornadoes recently, we were lucky and all of them missed us. Phew! Have a great day,
Ken and Karen On 4/11/2020 4:20 PM, Phil De Rosa wrote: Hello everyone.? I am sheltering in home right now, like most of the country.? I would like to bring everyone up to date on what my current thinking is, and how I got to this point, and what and how I think this year will play out.
First, I want to thank everyone for their support.? Please don't disappear, this thing isn't dead yet.
*After conferring with the people that assist with the party during early March, I heard several "let's wait and see" opinions.? I also asked my cousin, who is in the New York area and worked in the medical field her entire career, and she said the same thing.? So I am currently holding off making any final GO/NOGO decision about the Memorial Day weekend star party until the beginning of May. ?
*I am not that optimistic about it at this point.? Besides health issues, there are some serious financial issues for many people.? I do not want to take a chance on anyone exposing themselves to the risk associated with this virus.? If by some large safety margin it makes sense to hold this event, I will announce that during the first week of May.
----------------------------------------------------------------
*That being said, the registration window will not be open very long.? I must make this decision by the end of the first full week of the month, or I will risk losing all the deposits.? You will need to REGISTER during that week, or I will cancel the event. ?
*IN THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them, OR APPLYING THEM TO THE SEPTEMBER PARTY.
*I would appreciate an email from everyone NOW if you think you will (or won't) attend, so I have an idea if we will have enough people for a party in May.
--------------------------------------------------------------
*It would also be helpful to know NOW if you would attend the SEPTEMBER party if you were able to.?
*Whether or not it makes sense to hold THAT party remains to be seen.? I'd hate to cancel both of them off this year, but again, this threat has never existed before, and I hope it never does again.? There is no guarantee that it will be safe to get together in September.? Again, I will need to make a decision no later than the first week of September. ?
*IN THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them.
*If I do not have enough people REGISTERED by the end of those weeks, I will need to cancel. ?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If the best thing is to wait until next year, I already have dates picked out.? I hope everyone tries to get some observing in wherever you are.? Feel free to share this info with your local club newsletters or observing groups.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On a positive note, I am hoping everyone is well, and stays safe while this threat exists.? I wish everyone a Happy Easter /holiday season, and has the chance to connect with friends and family, and enjoys things best they can tomorrow.
Stay tuned everyone... Better days lie ahead.
As always, thank you for your continued support. ?
Phil
?
--
-- Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. - Not sure if she is the original author, but I read it in Deadly Decisions by Kathy Reichs. -- I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days gang up on me at once. - Jennifer Unlimited
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Re: #2020partiesUPDATE May and September parties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
#2020partiesUPDATE
Thanks for the reply, Ken and Karen¡ At this point, I¡¯ve contacted the park super, and we have a call scheduled tomorrow to discuss if the PA parks are even allowing camping in May.? They initially closed them for 2 weeks, but extended that to the end of April.? ? When I saw the payment, I scratched my head, thinking you were starting to forget more than usual.? Then I read your email. ?I want to thank you both for your support.? I am hoping this disaster doesn¡¯t persist until whenever, but we will all deal with it as best we can.? Thankfully I don¡¯t know anyone that has contracted the virus, and I pray that continues to be the case.? While I am optimistic and fearless in most things I do, this is not something I want to take a chance on, nor ask anyone else to take a chance trying to attend a May event.? Many parties/events are being cancelled and postponed, and I will not follow any arbitrary date picked by anyone.? Our event is fun, and hopefully you are all safely enjoying the hobby as much as you can. If it makes sense and the risk is lowered to the point we can stop thinking about it 24x7 every time we go out, I won¡¯t know until we get closer to September.? Bummer.? Many of you know how long I¡¯ve been hoping to find a place like this, and 25 years later I am thrilled the actual work is less than ever, and is something I can handle (as old as I am getting..LOL).? That being said, I have tentative dates for October 6-10 2021 picked¡? with the possibility of a spring event to be considered.? Holiday weekends will not be possible in the future, as per the State Parks, so if I can hold an event, it will be like the old MDSP of yester-year.. Friday-to-Sunday.? It¡¯s a lot closer for many people, so that shouldn¡¯t be an issue.? I don¡¯t want to wait until next October, either. Please be safe everyone.? Phil ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Ken Bailey via groups.io Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:51 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [YCSP] #2020partiesUPDATE May and September paties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY! ? Hey Phil, I apologize for taking so long to get back to you about this. I thought I had on the day you sent it, but I checked today and found I hadn't. In any case, we'll be there if we can in May and September both. We are registered for both already. Should we need to cancel the one it May, please feel free to consider our registration a donation. Same for September, for that matter, should it become necessary, but we're hoping by then we'll be able to come up there. We're hoping the same for May, but that's not looking too hopeful. Our governor has closed all the SC state parks until April 30th for the time being, but he has already mentioned keeping them closed through May as well. We hope that all are safe and well and can stay that way. In case you've heard about any of the SC tornadoes recently, we were lucky and all of them missed us. Phew! Have a great day,
Ken and Karen On 4/11/2020 4:20 PM, Phil De Rosa wrote: Hello everyone.? I am sheltering in home right now, like most of the country.? I would like to bring everyone up to date on what my current thinking is, and how I got to this point, and what and how I think this year will play out.
First, I want to thank everyone for their support.? Please don't disappear, this thing isn't dead yet.
*After conferring with the people that assist with the party during early March, I heard several "let's wait and see" opinions.? I also asked my cousin, who is in the New York area and worked in the medical field her entire career, and she said the same thing.? So I am currently holding off making any final GO/NOGO decision about the Memorial Day weekend star party until the beginning of May. ?
*I am not that optimistic about it at this point.? Besides health issues, there are some serious financial issues for many people.? I do not want to take a chance on anyone exposing themselves to the risk associated with this virus.? If by some large safety margin it makes sense to hold this event, I will announce that during the first week of May.
----------------------------------------------------------------
*That being said, the registration window will not be open very long.? I must make this decision by the end of the first full week of the month, or I will risk losing all the deposits.? You will need to REGISTER during that week, or I will cancel the event. ?
*IN THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them, OR APPLYING THEM TO THE SEPTEMBER PARTY.
*I would appreciate an email from everyone NOW if you think you will (or won't) attend, so I have an idea if we will have enough people for a party in May.
--------------------------------------------------------------
*It would also be helpful to know NOW if you would attend the SEPTEMBER party if you were able to.?
*Whether or not it makes sense to hold THAT party remains to be seen.? I'd hate to cancel both of them off this year, but again, this threat has never existed before, and I hope it never does again.? There is no guarantee that it will be safe to get together in September.? Again, I will need to make a decision no later than the first week of September. ?
*IN THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them.
*If I do not have enough people REGISTERED by the end of those weeks, I will need to cancel. ?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If the best thing is to wait until next year, I already have dates picked out.? I hope everyone tries to get some observing in wherever you are.? Feel free to share this info with your local club newsletters or observing groups.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On a positive note, I am hoping everyone is well, and stays safe while this threat exists.? I wish everyone a Happy Easter /holiday season, and has the chance to connect with friends and family, and enjoys things best they can tomorrow.
Stay tuned everyone... Better days lie ahead.
As always, thank you for your continued support. ?
Phil
?
--
-- Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. - Not sure if she is the original author, but I read it in Deadly Decisions by Kathy Reichs. -- I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days gang up on me at once. - Jennifer Unlimited
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Re: #2020partiesUPDATE May and September paties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
#2020partiesUPDATE
Hey Phil,
I apologize for
taking so long to get back to you about this. I thought I had
on the day you sent it, but I checked today and found I
hadn't.
In any case, we'll
be there if we can in May and September both. We are
registered for both already. Should we need to cancel the one
it May, please feel free to consider our registration a
donation. Same for September, for that matter, should it
become necessary, but we're hoping by then we'll be able to
come up there. We're hoping the same for May, but that's not
looking too hopeful. Our governor has closed all the SC state
parks until April 30th for the time being, but he has already
mentioned keeping them closed through May as well.
We hope that all
are safe and well and can stay that way. In case you've heard
about any of the SC tornadoes recently, we were lucky and all
of them missed us. Phew!
Have a great day,
Ken and Karen
On 4/11/2020 4:20 PM, Phil De Rosa
wrote:
Hello everyone.? I am sheltering in home right now, like most of
the country.? I would like to bring everyone up to date on what my
current thinking is, and how I got to this point, and what and how
I think this year will play out.
First, I want to thank everyone for their support.? Please don't
disappear, this thing isn't dead yet.
*After conferring with the people that assist with the party during early March,
I heard several "let's wait and see" opinions.? I also asked my
cousin, who is in the New York area and worked in the medical
field her entire career, and she said the same thing.? So I am
currently holding off making any final GO/NOGO decision about the Memorial
Day weekend star party until the beginning of May. ?
*I am not that optimistic about it at this point.? Besides health
issues, there are some serious financial issues for many people.?
I do not want to take a chance on anyone exposing themselves to
the risk associated with this virus.? If by some large safety
margin it makes sense to hold this event, I will announce that
during the first week of May.
----------------------------------------------------------------
*That being said, the registration window will not be open very
long.? I must make this decision by the end of the first full week
of the month, or I will risk losing all the deposits.? You will
need to REGISTER during
that week, or I will cancel the event. ?
*IN THAT CASE
registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating
them, OR APPLYING THEM TO THE SEPTEMBER PARTY.
*I would appreciate an email from everyone NOW if you think you
will (or won't) attend, so I have an idea if we will have enough
people for a party in May.
--------------------------------------------------------------
*It would also be helpful to know NOW if you would attend the
SEPTEMBER party if you were able to.?
*Whether or not it makes sense to hold THAT party remains to be
seen.? I'd hate to cancel both of them off this year, but again,
this threat has never existed before, and I hope it never does
again.? There is no guarantee that it will be safe to get together
in September.? Again, I will need to make a decision no later than
the first week of September. ?
*IN THAT CASE
registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating
them.
*If I do not have enough people REGISTERED by the end of those
weeks, I will need to cancel. ?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If the best thing is to wait until next year, I already have dates
picked out.? I hope everyone tries to get some observing in
wherever you are.? Feel free to share this info with your local
club newsletters or observing groups.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On a positive note, I am hoping everyone is well, and stays safe
while this threat exists.? I wish everyone a Happy Easter /holiday
season, and has the chance to connect with friends and family, and
enjoys things best they can tomorrow.
Stay tuned everyone... Better days lie ahead.
As always, thank you for your continued support. ?
Phil
?
--
-- Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. - Not sure if she is the
original author, but I read it in Deadly Decisions by Kathy
Reichs. -- I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several
days gang up on me at once. - Jennifer Unlimited
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Re: #2020partiesUPDATE May and September paties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
#2020partiesUPDATE
Can make May, if we still can, can't make September.
On Mon, 13 Apr 2020 at 11:39, Red < woofin@...> wrote: Hi Phil, ? ? Thanks for your continued dedication to this! ? ? I would definitely not attend a May gathering, and September would depend on the state of the virus situation at that time.? It¡¯s a maybe. ? Thanks, ? ? Hello everyone.? I am sheltering in home right now, like most of the country.? I would like to bring everyone up to date on what my current thinking is, and how I got to this point, and what and how I think this year will play out.
First, I want to thank everyone for their support.? Please don't disappear, this thing isn't dead yet.
*After conferring with the people that assist with the party during early March, I heard several "let's wait and see" opinions.? I also asked my cousin, who is in the New York area and worked in the medical field her entire career, and she said the same thing.? So I am currently holding off making any final GO/NOGO decision about the Memorial Day weekend star party until the beginning of May. ?
*I am not that optimistic about it at this point.? Besides health issues, there are some serious financial issues for many people.? I do not want to take a chance on anyone exposing themselves to the risk associated with this virus.? If by some large safety margin it makes sense to hold this event, I will announce that during the first week of May.
----------------------------------------------------------------
*That being said, the registration window will not be open very long.? I must make this decision by the end of the first full week of the month, or I will risk losing all the deposits.? You will need to REGISTER during that week, or I will cancel the event. ?
*IN THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them, OR APPLYING THEM TO THE SEPTEMBER PARTY.
*I would appreciate an email from everyone NOW if you think you will (or won't) attend, so I have an idea if we will have enough people for a party in May.
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*It would also be helpful to know NOW if you would attend the SEPTEMBER party if you were able to.?
*Whether or not it makes sense to hold THAT party remains to be seen.? I'd hate to cancel both of them off this year, but again, this threat has never existed before, and I hope it never does again.? There is no guarantee that it will be safe to get together in September.? Again, I will need to make a decision no later than the first week of September. ?
*IN THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them.
*If I do not have enough people REGISTERED by the end of those weeks, I will need to cancel. ?
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If the best thing is to wait until next year, I already have dates picked out.? I hope everyone tries to get some observing in wherever you are.? Feel free to share this info with your local club newsletters or observing groups.
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On a positive note, I am hoping everyone is well, and stays safe while this threat exists.? I wish everyone a Happy Easter /holiday season, and has the chance to connect with friends and family, and enjoys things best they can tomorrow.
Stay tuned everyone... Better days lie ahead.
As always, thank you for your continued support. ?
Phil
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Re: #2020partiesUPDATE May and September paties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
#2020partiesUPDATE
Hi Phil, ? ? Thanks for your continued dedication to this! ? ? I would definitely not attend a May gathering, and September would depend on the state of the virus situation at that time.? It¡¯s a maybe. ? Thanks, ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Phil De Rosa Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2020 4:21 PM To: [email protected]Subject: [Special] [YCSP] #2020partiesUPDATE May and September paties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY! ? Hello everyone.? I am sheltering in home right now, like most of the country.? I would like to bring everyone up to date on what my current thinking is, and how I got to this point, and what and how I think this year will play out.
First, I want to thank everyone for their support.? Please don't disappear, this thing isn't dead yet.
*After conferring with the people that assist with the party during early March, I heard several "let's wait and see" opinions.? I also asked my cousin, who is in the New York area and worked in the medical field her entire career, and she said the same thing.? So I am currently holding off making any final GO/NOGO decision about the Memorial Day weekend star party until the beginning of May. ?
*I am not that optimistic about it at this point.? Besides health issues, there are some serious financial issues for many people.? I do not want to take a chance on anyone exposing themselves to the risk associated with this virus.? If by some large safety margin it makes sense to hold this event, I will announce that during the first week of May.
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*That being said, the registration window will not be open very long.? I must make this decision by the end of the first full week of the month, or I will risk losing all the deposits.? You will need to REGISTER during that week, or I will cancel the event. ?
*IN THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them, OR APPLYING THEM TO THE SEPTEMBER PARTY.
*I would appreciate an email from everyone NOW if you think you will (or won't) attend, so I have an idea if we will have enough people for a party in May.
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*It would also be helpful to know NOW if you would attend the SEPTEMBER party if you were able to.?
*Whether or not it makes sense to hold THAT party remains to be seen.? I'd hate to cancel both of them off this year, but again, this threat has never existed before, and I hope it never does again.? There is no guarantee that it will be safe to get together in September.? Again, I will need to make a decision no later than the first week of September. ?
*IN THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them.
*If I do not have enough people REGISTERED by the end of those weeks, I will need to cancel. ?
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If the best thing is to wait until next year, I already have dates picked out.? I hope everyone tries to get some observing in wherever you are.? Feel free to share this info with your local club newsletters or observing groups.
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On a positive note, I am hoping everyone is well, and stays safe while this threat exists.? I wish everyone a Happy Easter /holiday season, and has the chance to connect with friends and family, and enjoys things best they can tomorrow.
Stay tuned everyone... Better days lie ahead.
As always, thank you for your continued support. ?
Phil
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Re: #2020partiesUPDATE May and September paties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
#2020partiesUPDATE
I hear ya, Stu.? I am concerned about September, though 5 months from now is like trying to forecast the weather or the stock market.? I kept a crystal ball in my office for almost 30 years for new clients that asked what the market will do next.? Darn thing still doesn't work any better from home.
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I suggest we hope for the best, and prepare for the worst.
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Whenever we do get together again, we can be thankful for seeing our friends again, and for our hobby that helps provide a bigger picture of our place in this universe.
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Stay safe everyone, and have a Happy Easter!
Phil
On Sun, Apr 12, 2020 at 7:56 AM -0400, "Stu Beaber" <wd4sel@...> wrote:
Phil...thanks for the update on star parties. We're all doing the same thing, hunkering down. I like the way some guy I heard the other day put it..."if the virus can't find you, you won't get it"
So no on May and probably no on September. I believe there will be enough "stray" cases around this fall to make life still miserable for us "older" folks.
Maybe next year!
Stu (in Chesapeake, Va.)
Hello everyone.? I am sheltering in home right now, like most of the country.? I would like to bring everyone up to date on what my current thinking is, and how I got to this point, and what and how I think this year will play out.
First, I want to thank everyone for their support.? Please don't disappear, this thing isn't dead yet.
*After conferring with the people that assist with the party during early March, I heard several "let's wait and see" opinions.? I also asked my cousin, who is in the New York area and worked in the medical field her entire career, and she said the same thing.? So I am currently holding off making any final GO/NOGO decision about the Memorial Day weekend star party until the beginning of May. ?
*I am not that optimistic about it at this point.? Besides health issues, there are some serious financial issues for many people.? I do not want to take a chance on anyone exposing themselves to the risk associated with this virus.? If by some large safety margin it makes sense to hold this event, I will announce that during the first week of May.
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*That being said, the registration window will not be open very long.? I must make this decision by the end of the first full week of the month, or I will risk losing all the deposits.? You will need to REGISTER during that week, or I will cancel the event. ?
*IN THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them, OR APPLYING THEM TO THE SEPTEMBER PARTY.
*I would appreciate an email from everyone NOW if you think you will (or won't) attend, so I have an idea if we will have enough people for a party in May.
--------------------------------------------------------------
*It would also be helpful to know NOW if you would attend the SEPTEMBER party if you were able to.?
*Whether or not it makes sense to hold THAT party remains to be seen.? I'd hate to cancel both of them off this year, but again, this threat has never existed before, and I hope it never does again.? There is no guarantee that it will be safe to get together in September.? Again, I will need to make a decision no later than the first week of September. ?
*IN THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them.
*If I do not have enough people REGISTERED by the end of those weeks, I will need to cancel. ?
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If the best thing is to wait until next year, I already have dates picked out.? I hope everyone tries to get some observing in wherever you are.? Feel free to share this info with your local club newsletters or observing groups.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On a positive note, I am hoping everyone is well, and stays safe while this threat exists.? I wish everyone a Happy Easter /holiday season, and has the chance to connect with friends and family, and enjoys things best they can tomorrow.
Stay tuned everyone... Better days lie ahead.
As always, thank you for your continued support. ?
Phil
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Re: #2020partiesUPDATE May and September paties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
#2020partiesUPDATE
Phil...thanks for the update on star parties. We're all doing the same thing, hunkering down. I like the way some guy I heard the other day put it..."if the virus can't find you, you won't get it"
So no on May and probably no on September. I believe there will be enough "stray" cases around this fall to make life still miserable for us "older" folks.
Maybe next year!
Stu (in Chesapeake, Va.)
Hello everyone.? I am sheltering in home right now, like most of the country.? I would like to bring everyone up to date on what my current thinking is, and how I got to this point, and what and how I think this year will play out.
First, I want to thank everyone for their support.? Please don't disappear, this thing isn't dead yet.
*After conferring with the people that assist with the party during early March, I heard several "let's wait and see" opinions.? I also asked my cousin, who is in the New York area and worked in the medical field her entire career, and she said the same thing.? So I am currently holding off making any final GO/NOGO decision about the Memorial Day weekend star party until the beginning of May. ?
*I am not that optimistic about it at this point.? Besides health issues, there are some serious financial issues for many people.? I do not want to take a chance on anyone exposing themselves to the risk associated with this virus.? If by some large safety margin it makes sense to hold this event, I will announce that during the first week of May.
----------------------------------------------------------------
*That being said, the registration window will not be open very long.? I must make this decision by the end of the first full week of the month, or I will risk losing all the deposits.? You will need to REGISTER during that week, or I will cancel the event. ?
*IN THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them, OR APPLYING THEM TO THE SEPTEMBER PARTY.
*I would appreciate an email from everyone NOW if you think you will (or won't) attend, so I have an idea if we will have enough people for a party in May.
--------------------------------------------------------------
*It would also be helpful to know NOW if you would attend the SEPTEMBER party if you were able to.?
*Whether or not it makes sense to hold THAT party remains to be seen.? I'd hate to cancel both of them off this year, but again, this threat has never existed before, and I hope it never does again.? There is no guarantee that it will be safe to get together in September.? Again, I will need to make a decision no later than the first week of September. ?
*IN THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them.
*If I do not have enough people REGISTERED by the end of those weeks, I will need to cancel. ?
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If the best thing is to wait until next year, I already have dates picked out.? I hope everyone tries to get some observing in wherever you are.? Feel free to share this info with your local club newsletters or observing groups.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On a positive note, I am hoping everyone is well, and stays safe while this threat exists.? I wish everyone a Happy Easter /holiday season, and has the chance to connect with friends and family, and enjoys things best they can tomorrow.
Stay tuned everyone... Better days lie ahead.
As always, thank you for your continued support. ?
Phil
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#2020partiesUPDATE
Hi Phil,
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I really appreciate your efforts on YCSP, but I don¡¯t see how it¡¯s going to
happen, especially Memorial Day weekend.? Right now, Dee and I are required
by Maryland state law to stay home except for essential trips, like to the
grocery store.? I¡¯m not sure when that will end.? When it does end,
unless there is a vaccine, etc. the virus and the risk will still be
there.? And a fun weekend is not worth the risk.? This may be the year
of no star parties, no trips, nothing, for us.? Looks like I¡¯ll be doing
all my observing from home.? So as much as I dislike it, I have to say NO
to May, and probably NO for September.? Hoping for a far better 2021.?
Good luck and stay safe everyone.
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Roy Diffrient
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Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2020 4:20 PM
Subject: [Special] [YCSP] #2020partiesUPDATE May and September
paties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
?
Hello
everyone.? I am sheltering in home right now, like most of the
country.? I would like to bring everyone up to date on what my current
thinking is, and how I got to this point, and what and how I think this year
will play out.
First, I want to thank everyone for their support.?
Please don't disappear, this thing isn't dead yet.
*After conferring with the
people that assist with the party during
early March, I heard several "let's wait and see" opinions.? I also
asked my cousin, who is in the New York area and worked in the medical field her
entire career, and she said the same thing.? So I am currently holding off
making any final
GO/NOGO decision about the Memorial Day weekend star party until the
beginning of May.?
*I am not that optimistic about it at this
point.? Besides health issues, there are some serious financial issues for
many people.? I do not want to take a chance on anyone exposing themselves
to the risk associated with this virus.? If by some large safety margin it
makes sense to hold this event, I will announce that during the first week of
May.
----------------------------------------------------------------
*That
being said, the registration window will not be open very long.? I must
make this decision by the end of the first full week of the month, or I will
risk losing all the deposits.? You will need to REGISTER
during that week, or I will cancel the event.?
*IN
THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them,
OR APPLYING THEM TO THE SEPTEMBER PARTY.
*I would appreciate an email
from everyone NOW if you think you will (or won't) attend, so I have an idea if
we will have enough people for a party in
May.
--------------------------------------------------------------
*It
would also be helpful to know NOW if you would attend the SEPTEMBER party if you
were able to.?
*Whether or not it makes sense to hold THAT party
remains to be seen.? I'd hate to cancel both of them off this year, but
again, this threat has never existed before, and I hope it never does
again.? There is no guarantee that it will be safe to get together in
September.? Again, I will need to make a decision no later than the first
week of September.?
*IN
THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating
them.
*If I do not have enough people REGISTERED by the end of those
weeks, I will need to cancel.?
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If
the best thing is to wait until next year, I already have dates picked
out.? I hope everyone tries to get some observing in wherever you
are.? Feel free to share this info with your local club newsletters or
observing
groups.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On
a positive note, I am hoping everyone is well, and stays safe while this threat
exists.? I wish everyone a Happy Easter /holiday season, and has the chance
to connect with friends and family, and enjoys things best they can
tomorrow.
Stay tuned everyone... Better days lie ahead.
As always, thank
you for your continued support.?
Phil
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Possible pandemic timeline analysis...
Hello all, Jeremy Carlo did some analytics on the pandemic's timeframe that might be helpful to share.
Jeremy attended the party at the airport, about 5 years ago? Thanks again, Jeremy!
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#2020partiesUPDATE
Thanks Roger.? That's what I'm hearing from most people so far.? Take care...
On Sat, Apr 11, 2020 at 8:40 PM -0400, "Roger Borg via groups.io" <abr6331@...> wrote:
Hi Phil and others of YCSP
Thanks for the update - I had been wondering about this for some time. There is so much uncertainty at present, the numbers continue to rise and unfortunately a true accounting of the country¡¯s situation does not seem possible until more testing occurs. My wife and I marvel each day at this new pandemic reality - the likes of which we have never seen.?
Regarding the upcoming parties - I am a ¡°no" for May and a ¡°yes¡± for September - if it is safe to do so.
Stay safe and keep observing! I¡¯m about to go out now - thank god I have a view off the back of my deck.
Roger Borg
Hello everyone.? I am sheltering in home right now, like most of the country.? I would like to bring everyone up to date on what my current thinking is, and how I got to this point, and what and how I think this year will play out.
First, I want to thank everyone for their support.? Please don't disappear, this thing isn't dead yet.
*After conferring with the people that assist with the party during early March, I heard several "let's wait and see" opinions.? I also asked my cousin, who is in the New York area and worked in the medical field her entire career, and she said the same thing.? So I am currently holding off making any final GO/NOGO decision about the Memorial Day weekend star party until the beginning of May. ?
*I am not that optimistic about it at this point.? Besides health issues, there are some serious financial issues for many people.? I do not want to take a chance on anyone exposing themselves to the risk associated with this virus.? If by some large safety margin it makes sense to hold this event, I will announce that during the first week of May.
----------------------------------------------------------------
*That being said, the registration window will not be open very long.? I must make this decision by the end of the first full week of the month, or I will risk losing all the deposits.? You will need to REGISTER during that week, or I will cancel the event. ?
*IN THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them, OR APPLYING THEM TO THE SEPTEMBER PARTY.
*I would appreciate an email from everyone NOW if you think you will (or won't) attend, so I have an idea if we will have enough people for a party in May.
--------------------------------------------------------------
*It would also be helpful to know NOW if you would attend the SEPTEMBER party if you were able to.?
*Whether or not it makes sense to hold THAT party remains to be seen.? I'd hate to cancel both of them off this year, but again, this threat has never existed before, and I hope it never does again.? There is no guarantee that it will be safe to get together in September.? Again, I will need to make a decision no later than the first week of September. ?
*IN THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them.
*If I do not have enough people REGISTERED by the end of those weeks, I will need to cancel. ?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If the best thing is to wait until next year, I already have dates picked out.? I hope everyone tries to get some observing in wherever you are.? Feel free to share this info with your local club newsletters or observing groups.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On a positive note, I am hoping everyone is well, and stays safe while this threat exists.? I wish everyone a Happy Easter /holiday season, and has the chance to connect with friends and family, and enjoys things best they can tomorrow.
Stay tuned everyone... Better days lie ahead.
As always, thank you for your continued support. ?
Phil
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Re: #2020partiesUPDATE May and September paties--PLEASE READ THIS AND REPLY!
#2020partiesUPDATE
Thanks Jan.? I'd plan for September...
On Sat, Apr 11, 2020 at 5:06 PM -0400, "wissixwe < RRomer1@...> wrote:
I haven't registered yet, but I do plan to attend if it happens.
JanR
On Saturday, April 11, 2020 Phil De Rosa <[email protected]> wrote:Hello everyone.? I am sheltering in home right now, like most of the country.? I would like to bring everyone up to date on what my current thinking is, and how I got to this point, and what and how I think this year will play out.
First, I want to thank everyone for their support.? Please don't disappear, this thing isn't dead yet.
*After conferring with the people that assist with the party during early March, I heard several "let's wait and see" opinions.? I also asked my cousin, who is in the New York area and worked in the medical field her entire career, and she said the same thing.? So I am currently holding off making any final GO/NOGO decision about the Memorial Day weekend star party until the beginning of May. ?
*I am not that optimistic about it at this point.? Besides health issues, there are some serious financial issues for many people.? I do not want to take a chance on anyone exposing themselves to the risk associated with this virus.? If by some large safety margin it makes sense to hold this event, I will announce that during the first week of May.
----------------------------------------------------------------
*That being said, the registration window will not be open very long.? I must make this decision by the end of the first full week of the month, or I will risk losing all the deposits.? You will need to REGISTER during that week, or I will cancel the event. ?
*IN THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them, OR APPLYING THEM TO THE SEPTEMBER PARTY.
*I would appreciate an email from everyone NOW if you think you will (or won't) attend, so I have an idea if we will have enough people for a party in May.
--------------------------------------------------------------
*It would also be helpful to know NOW if you would attend the SEPTEMBER party if you were able to.?
*Whether or not it makes sense to hold THAT party remains to be seen.? I'd hate to cancel both of them off this year, but again, this threat has never existed before, and I hope it never does again.? There is no guarantee that it will be safe to get together in September.? Again, I will need to make a decision no later than the first week of September. ?
*IN THAT CASE registrations WILL BE REFUNDABLE, or you could consider donating them.
*If I do not have enough people REGISTERED by the end of those weeks, I will need to cancel. ?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If the best thing is to wait until next year, I already have dates picked out.? I hope everyone tries to get some observing in wherever you are.? Feel free to share this info with your local club newsletters or observing groups.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On a positive note, I am hoping everyone is well, and stays safe while this threat exists.? I wish everyone a Happy Easter /holiday season, and has the chance to connect with friends and family, and enjoys things best they can tomorrow.
Stay tuned everyone... Better days lie ahead.
As always, thank you for your continued support. ?
Phil
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