FreeLists / az-observing / [AZ-Observing] Re: Sentinel Report

[Stan Gorodenski <stan_gorodenski@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Steven Dodder wrote:

>While we are not as experienced as many, in the years we have been going to
>Sentinel, we have yet to see any activity from INS, Border Patrol or
>illegalsthere.  I see no problems with the site, it is convenient for us and
>moving the party to the north for the convenience of a few seems a pity. 
>Pierre was fond of this site, as are Rosie and I.  We often go there by
>ourselves to observe, even if no organized event is scheduled.  We have
>neverseen anything dangerous or even moderately alarming. 
>
>Just my 2 cents worth.
>
>  
>

Just to give my 2 cents worth, why not hold it at a time of the year 
when the nights are warmer, as it has been in the past? From one report 
it appears some were leaving early because of the cold weather, I know 
one other individual who didn't attend because of the cold, and I myself 
didn't attend because the prospect of having to stay overnight and sleep 
(because I live near Prescott driving back the same night would be 
impractical, and I am not the dedicated observer like some who stay up 
till 5:00) and get up in the morning in the cold did not appeal to me at 
all. Those who can weather the cold is admirable, and 20 years ago I 
myself remember the challange of observing near Bloody Basin Road on 
December 3rd or 4th, and feeling good about being in the cold, really 
liking it, but not now.

Yes, I am now a pansy, something I have chided AJ about on this list 
some years ago. :-)
Stan



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