Peak access, calling all Bradas

Mark went ...

>I was wondering what the current status is on gaining membership to
>FPOA. I tried to download the membership form from FPOA.org, and
>found that the page doesn't seem to work. I'd like to try observing
>at Fremont Peak again (it's been a long while since I've been up
>there), Any advice or information would be appreciated!

Cap'n Mark, you gotta rtfm. I posted a reminder of Peak access
instructions on this very list midweek.
http://observers.org/tac.mailing.list/2005/Mar/0082.html

For any of our regular sites, on the TAC main page follow the link
for <Observing Sites>. Latest info.

A whole chunk of the Peak is open to anyone, i.e., the SW lot and
Coulter Row. Nice spots. I'm headed for the SW lot tomorrow night.
For that you just e-mail the rangers with intent, including vehicle
type and plate.
<breid@No-Spam, sneufeld@No-Spam, sorgano@No-Spam,
amapes@No-Spam>
Pay the iron ranger your 4 bucks and you're golden.
(And yes the Park did re-open on 1 March for general nighttime use
after the long wet winter.)

The FPOA area is behind the gate on the eastern side of the Park. A
bunch of us think FPOA membership is eminently worth it. And you're
right, the membership form is right now 404. What you do is e-mail
<ron.dammann@No-Spam> He's very helpful and will get you the forms
and details. It's not complicated.

[Editorial moment] ...

>but I think I need a membership in FPOA to even show up.

Now when you say that it brings up an important point. There has been
a lot of obfuscation and noise on that point (major understatement).
With the BP in Chile I have a quiet little window of opportunity
here. You did the smart thing by asking, Mark. Again, we work on
keeping the <Observing Sites> page current. Good to check for facts.

Spring fever is rampant at our public schools. Waaaay too much talk
about the beach.
The Peak tomorrow!!!

Big fun to all!
DDK

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