A very interesting topic... And considering that I plan on driving in with a rather large and heavy motorhome..... I just talked it over with the wife, and we have a plan. The rain is "supposed" to over tomorrow (Tuesday). We will make a "test drive" to the site on Wednesday... (Taking the Jeep and Shovels....) We will report back to the group on Wednesday evening. David M. Douglass New Email Address: david@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Home (480) 839-2629 Cell (602) 908-9092 -----Original Message----- From: az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rick Tejera Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 5:04 PM To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: Messier Marathon Not a trivial question at all Ken, Aj, Could you check with Mr. Farnsworth and see if you can ascertain the condition of the entry? In the past Steve Dodder has made reconnaissance trips, but I won't be presumptuous to ask him. Even from his place it's not all that close. If he can great if not we'll try to get an update. Rick Tejera Editor SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona saguaroastro@xxxxxxx www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ -----Original Message----- From: az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ken Sikes Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 18:09 To: AZ Observing List Subject: [AZ-Observing] Messier Marathon This may seem trivial, but do to this weeks rain (more for tonight) will anyone verify that the road to the observing site be passable ? I know the road to the farmhouse will be in good condition, but what about the last section of road at the end of the planted area to the site itself. Some of the ruts were fairly deep and dusty last fall. Ken Sikes -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list. -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list. -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.