[sac-board] Re: 5 Mile Meadow

Rick,
    The Cherry II site had a forest service sign that said the road was 
closed due to (I believe it said) erosion, plant life, etc.  Twenty feet 
down the road someone crossed the berm and went back in there.  Matt 
went down and looked at the sign and he agreed with me that I think we 
were in violation of forest service rules and subject to fines.  That i 
smy 2cents worth about the Cherry II site.  I just don't know.

Clear Skies,
David

Rick Tejera wrote:

>Well, this certainly falls into the "Sucks being us" category. Given the
>posts, in particular, Brian's post regarding exemptions, we have no real
>alternative but to cancel 5 Mile Meadow. I've already called Lil' Stinkers
>and canceled the porta john. She was actually waiting for my call. No
>problem there, no deposit or monies due.
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>At this juncture, I see two alternatives, both of which have been mentioned
>in previous posts:
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>1) Cherry II: 
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>       Pros: Closer in, Higher elevation (read Cooler)
>       Cons: IN the PNF, as Jeff pointed out may close as well, Not as Dark
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>2) The Towers (AKA Hovatter Rd): 
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>       Pros: Dark Skies close to 5 Mile Meadow
>       Cons: HOT, Farther Out, HOT
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>Personally, as much as I'd like to finally get to the towers site, the idea
>of roasting in the sun during the day doesn't quite appeal to me so my vote
>is for Cherry.
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>Anyone else have any alternatives?
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>Let me know soon and we'll make a decision and post it to AZ -observing.
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>Rick Tejera 
>President 
>Editor SACnews
>Saguaro Astronomy Club
>Phoenix, Arizona
>saguaroastro@xxxxxxx
>www.saguaroastro.org
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