[sac-forum] Re: Five Mile Meadow
- From: <saguaroastro@xxxxxxx>
- To: sac-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 7:07:24 -0700
I posted this to Sac-Board a bit back:
Little Stinker
Pine, AZ 85544
(928) 476-4437
I believe the person to speak to is Gerry (She's probably the only person to
speak to ;))
---- Steve Coe <stevecoe@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I think that they are in Strawberry.
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> Steve Coe
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: sac-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:sac-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Jack Jones
> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 10:31 PM
> To: sac-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [sac-forum] Re: Five Mile Meadow
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> Don't forget the PP. You need to order it. I don't have that contact and
> don't know them.
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> Jack Jones
> Phoenix AZ
> Telescoper@xxxxxxx
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> ----- Original Message -----
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> From: Steve Coe <mailto:stevecoe@xxxxxxxxx>
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> To: sac-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 12:21 PM
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> Subject: [sac-forum] Re: Five Mile Meadow
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> Howdy all;
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> I just talked with the ranger at Happy Jack and we are welcome to use the
> site and they were appreciative of the call.
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> Looking forward to a fun New Moon weekend;
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> Steve Coe
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: sac-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:sac-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Chris Hanrahan
> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 5:07 PM
> To: sac-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [sac-forum] Re: Five Mile Meadow
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> Darrell,
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> As for your accessability question, Forest Road 229 is very well maintained.
> Karen and I have been up there (not at the meadow itself, but using 229 to
> access other forest roads) numerous times during the monsoon season and we
> have not had any issues with FR 229 (that is until you get about 3 miles
> west of 5MM). Like last year, you should be fine with your 5th wheel.
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> BTW, Karen and I were in the general area (15 miles south of 5MM) in
> mid-April and the forest roads were dry and in relatively good shape. Only
> a few pockets of snow were seen.
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> We will be there 5/29 - 6/1. Three nights of bliss.
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> Hope to see lots of folks up there,
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> Chris Hanrahan
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: sac-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:sac-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Spencer, Darrell
> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 10:04 AM
> To: sac-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [sac-forum] Re: Five Mile Meadow
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> Quick question about 5MM accessibility:
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> I was at 5MM last September with a 30ft 5th wheel and had absolutely no
> trouble getting in. The "well-maintained" comment about the 5 mile dirt
> road (FR 229) was spot on for that trip.
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> My question is "Does this well-maintained status stay consistent
> year-to-year and month-to-month? I'd hate to drag that trailer up there and
> find things washed out and un-repaired from the snowy winter.
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> Thanks,
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> Darrell Spencer
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> From: sac-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:sac-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Andrew Goodwin
> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 9:47 AM
> To: sac-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [sac-forum] Re: Five Mile Meadow
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> All, Please refer to this link for the 5MM star party
> http://www.saguaroastro.org/content/Meadow-Directions.htm
> It is a wealth of information you will need to stay warm and safe including
> rules given to us by the ranger.
> I would be happy to assist anyone who has not been there before with
> directions based on the Garmin route. Just to enforce what Peter has said
> the Stonman Lake Rd is NOT PASSABLE except by an experienced 4X4 driver.
> Please use the directions that Steve has given and your family car will have
> no trouble accessing the site.
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> Andrew
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> AJ Crayon wrote:
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> Darrell, the presumption is the 5MM excursion is the end of this month. My
> plans, based on perfect weather for observing, would be a 4 night session
> from Wednesday night through Saturday night and return home Sunday.
> Unfortunately life, and weather, isn't always perfect. What I'm saying is
> my plans are tentative at this time and subject to change based on weather
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> I know there are others wanting to consider 3 or 4 night sessions and it
> would be nice to hear from those wishing to make such a commitment. The
> logistics for camping this long are more than just 2 nights, but well worth
> the effort.
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> Certainly it is best to have company along instead of being there without
> someone to share in the celestial delights. I look forward to having as
> many there as possible.
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> Re - moon rise times. Keep in mind that for a Wednesday night session, one
> need to look at moon rise for Thursday morning.
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> AJ Crayon
> Phoenix, AZ
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> ----- Original Message -----
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> From: Spencer, Darrell <mailto:DSpencer@xxxxxxx>
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> To: sac-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 6:55 AM
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> Subject: [sac-forum] Five Mile Meadow
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> It is definitely not too early to begin considering the upcoming 5MM
> excursion.
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> Will folks be making a 3, 4 or even a 5-day pilgrimage? I see that
> moonrise will be between ~0100 and ~0230 Wednesday through Saturday
> 5/28-5/31.
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> I'd be willing to go up on either Wednesday or Thursday if I thought there
> would be others on site.
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> Looking forward to the outing (sky willing).
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> Best regards,
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> Darrell Spencer
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