Howdy all; As I am typing this, it is drizzling in Wickenburg, where my RV is parked. It has been very cloudy all day and now it is darker clouds and a little rain. The reason I am sending this email is that maybe the weather has finally gotten into the correct cycle. By that I mean cloudy and rainy when the Moon is Full and clear and glorious when there is no Moon. I am hoping for the best for the Messier Marathon. So, let's send positive waves out to get the sky nice and clear for New Moon. I know that several other folks are planning to show up early in the week before the Marathon itself. See ya; Steve Coe -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.