Returning later I stopped and talked with the members of the
Row, (which is made up of volunteers who talk about the different state
chapters and available escape coops). I know we want to make a northern
California trip so I learned a lot from the Jojoba Hills representatives.
I looked in the craft classroom and Renita’s class was huge,
so I just popped in for a few images. I wish I had taken the class with her but
that’s ok as I know she will teach me how to make such a neat bracelet and
necklace. Later I picked her up and we shopped in the Vender area before taking
her back for her afternoon class.
I tried to get some sleep as the star party was scheduled to
run till 11:30 pm, but it didn’t happen. Soon we were off to the site and we
sat for a bit before people started to show up. Our friend Leland brought his
telescope and we all waited for the sun to set. Some high thin clouds
threatened to destroy our skies but Venus appeared between the wisps.
Meanwhile people were busy downloading apps for their
tablets and smart phones and so Renita and others were all sharing. That’s what
the star party is all about. Escapade star parties are especially fun as there
are some really knowledgeably people that also show up!
The next star to appear was Arcturus and then Vega. Soon
Spica and Saturn appeared and the star party was a success. The sky was never
perfect but the brightest stars were showing up and so we were able to point
out quite a few of the major constellations.
Soon some mosquitoes arrived and then a merciful but cold
wind blew them away. Unfortunately it was too cold as the temps dropped to the
seventies and people started to leave. It didn’t really matter as we had made
some new friends and that’s what the Escapade is all about! Clear skies.
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