My last response didn't seem to make it so I'll try again. I'd think that we may need more than one set of "explorers" to reconiter both areas, north of I-8 and our near Hovatter exit. Count me in on being one of the explorers. This process could take some time. It took Steve Coe and I about 2 years, maybe 3, to settle on the site in the Coconino National Forest called Five Mile Meadow. Glad so many had a great time at the SSSG, aj Rick Tejera wrote: >Thad, > >Your point are well taken. As I said to Steve in an earlier post, I had some >of my best night observing from Sentinel. However, I feel one can't ignore >the local law enforcement agencies in their assessment of the increased >risk. The last thing I want to happen, especially on my watch, would be any >kind of run in with people whose intent is less than honorable. At best, it >could be a scary incident, at worst..... > >As I Indicated earlier, Options need to be explored, Steve's Hovatter road >site has promise, sound s like a good excuse to get out after the holidays. >Also it wouldn't hurt to see if there is anything useable north of I-8 as >well. > >Clear Skies > >Rick Tejera >Editor SACnews >Saguaro Astronomy Club >Phoenix, Arizona >saguaroastro@xxxxxxx >www.saguaroastro.org > > > > > -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.