Thad, thanks for the post; especially about the Cherry Road "erosion control zone." This topic came up when someone indicated there's a sign on a post, just before entering the gate, that has words to the effect this is an erosion control zone and cannot be used. I remember seeing the post but not the sign the last time I was there, on September 20th, but didn't notice the sign. The gentleman that offered most information and will, I believe, check into what's going on is Andrew <whose last name escapes me>. Jennifer spoke with him and chould have more information. Apparently Andrew has something to do with Cox and digging cable trenches. This puts him in a unique position to have an idea where to start investigating what is really happening. Someone may have to take on this task once he gets back to us. I think Thad has the correct idea in not posting personal opinions here but let me just say that I'm very disappointed in, apparently, loosing a very nice observing site. Let's wait and see what the research and investigating turns up first. Clear skies, aj Thad Robosson wrote: > Hey All, > > But we also had some concerns pop up at the meeting. Apparently, some > government entity has declared the Cherry Road site an "erosion control > zone". It's not clear exactly if this impacts our using the site, but a > member (forgive me, I'm terrible with names.....:-( ) volunteered to find > out what is up with this. The suspicion is that the wash on the West side of > the site is the specific target of this. Either way, until we find out, the > fines can be $25,000. I'll refrain from saying anything bad about certain > Politico types here, but if you're interested in my opinion of said > Politicos, ask me how I feel about them out of earshot of children! > > > Thad