Eric, et al; I did get some observing in last night, viewing wide field objects with the ED 80. Lots of fun. George left this morning, so it is Don and me and Jerry Hyman. There is one more on his way, a friend of Jerry's. I gave last night a 6/10 for transparency and seeing. High clouds would come and go. Right now (2 PM) it is quite breezy and the sky is about 50% clear. But we all know that a real storm is supposed to be coming tomorrow. So, I think I will try and view a little tonight and then tear down the scope. If it does clear out by Suncay then I will set back up. Too bad, I was really well aligned to the pole. Mr. President, put me down for 10 minutes of Show and Tell, please. I do have some shots to show. We were discussing next New Moon and I am pretty certain that I will be at the Messier Marathon. Hope to see you there. Clear skies to us all; Steve Coe -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.