[sac-forum] Re: Five Mile Meadow

Oh they can do the Blues Snooze as well--not to worry.  Peter or someone posted 
a little 5 MM diddy to the SAC site that Tom and I put together a few years 
ago.  Check it out. http://saguaroastro.org/content/photos.htm It's on the 
bottom of this page and a nice little introduction to this star party if I must 
say so myself:-)
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Spencer, Darrell 
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  The Four Tenor SACS?   Yikes.  And me a blues fan.  

   

  I knew I had picked the right group.  I just didn't know why.  Now this 
latest news (or is that snooze).

   

  I am so looking forward to this trip.  


  /Darrell (who's wondering what else will be revealed)

   

   

   

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  Thanks for doing that Steve.  Looking forward!  Personally (are we allowed 
"personally" on this site?) I think it's the best star party ever--the sky, the 
ambiance, the good company, the wildlife (non-human type), flora with and 
without thorns, the cool fresh air,  the geology, the day & night photo ops, 
the peace and quiet, The Four Tenor SACS snoring in perfect jazztime to Cricket 
& Owl improvisation, the interesting constellation maps of chigger bites around 
the ankles.....Ahhhhh, I think 5MM has arrived as thee star party--I mean 
personally speaking I'd give it the 10 Stars.

  Jenn.

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    From: Steve Coe 

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    Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 12:21 PM

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    Howdy all;

   

   

   

    I just talked with the ranger at Happy Jack and we are welcome to use the 
site and they were appreciative of the call.

   

   

   

    Looking forward to a fun New Moon weekend;

   

    Steve Coe

   

   

   

   

   

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    Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 5:07 PM

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    Darrell,

   

    As for your accessability question, Forest Road 229 is very well 
maintained.  Karen and I have been up there (not at the meadow itself, but 
using 229 to access other forest roads) numerous times during the monsoon 
season and we have not had any issues with FR 229 (that is until you get about 
3 miles west of 5MM).  Like last year, you should be fine with your 5th wheel.

   

    BTW, Karen and I were in the general area (15 miles south of 5MM) in 
mid-April and the forest roads were dry and in relatively good shape.  Only a 
few pockets of snow were seen.

   

    We will be there 5/29 - 6/1.  Three nights of bliss.

   

    Hope to see lots of folks up there,

   

    Chris Hanrahan

   

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      Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 10:04 AM

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      Quick question about 5MM accessibility:

   

   

   

      I was at 5MM last September with a 30ft 5th wheel and had absolutely no 
trouble getting in.  The "well-maintained" comment about the 5 mile dirt road 
(FR 229) was spot on for that trip.  

   

   

   

      My question is "Does this well-maintained status stay consistent 
year-to-year and month-to-month?  I'd hate to drag that trailer up there and 
find things washed out and un-repaired from the snowy winter.

   

   

   

      Thanks,

   

      Darrell Spencer

   

   

   

   

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         All, Please refer to this link for the 5MM star party   
http://www.saguaroastro.org/content/Meadow-Directions.htm

      It is a wealth of information you will need to stay warm and safe 
including rules given to us by the ranger. 

      I would be happy to assist anyone who has not been there before with 
directions based on the Garmin route. Just to enforce what Peter has said the 
Stonman Lake Rd is NOT PASSABLE except by an experienced 4X4 driver. Please use 
the directions that Steve has given and your family car will have no trouble 
accessing the site. 

   

      Andrew

   

   

      AJ Crayon wrote: 

   

      Darrell, the presumption is the 5MM excursion is the end of this month.  
My plans, based on perfect weather for observing, would be a 4 night session 
from Wednesday night through Saturday night and return home Sunday.  
Unfortunately life, and weather, isn't always perfect.  What I'm saying is my 
plans are tentative at this time and subject to change based on weather and 
family considerations.

   

   

   

      I know there are others wanting to consider 3 or 4 night sessions and it 
would be nice to hear from those wishing to make such a commitment.  The 
logistics for camping this long are more than just 2 nights, but well worth the 
effort.

   

   

   

      Certainly it is best to have company along instead of being there without 
someone to share in the celestial delights.  I look forward to having as many 
there as possible.

   

   

   

      Re - moon rise times.  Keep in mind that for a Wednesday night session, 
one need to look at moon rise for Thursday morning.

   

   

      AJ Crayon

      Phoenix, AZ

   

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        From: Spencer, Darrell 

   

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        Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:55 AM

   

        Subject: [sac-forum] Five Mile Meadow

   

   

   

        It is definitely not too early to begin considering the upcoming 5MM 
excursion.

   

   

   

        Will folks be making a 3, 4 or even a 5-day pilgrimage?   I see that 
moonrise will be between ~0100 and ~0230 Wednesday through Saturday 5/28-5/31.  

   

   

   

        I'd be willing to go up on either Wednesday or Thursday if I thought 
there would be others on site.

   

   

   

        Looking forward to the outing (sky willing).

   

   

   

   

   

        Best regards,

   

   

   

   

        Darrell Spencer

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