Sounds like a great time was had by all. I'm turning Green with Envy.Steve
Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2011 19:02:02 -0700 From: astro_outwest@yahoo.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Bryce times
I'll have to put in my views on the Bryce staff.
Being that German Platero and I were doing the scout presentations between 6 and 8 p.m. every evening , we were unable to attend the mandatory ranger led nightly briefings and orientations. Kevin Poe was very accomodating in grant us an exemption for which we are grateful. Also, because of our inability to attend those briefings, neither of us had the opportunity to properly get our cool "Astronomy Volunteer" windbreakers. When I mentioned this to one of the rangers on the stargazing field, they told me to go directly to the Visitors Center. Even though it was about 9 p.m. a good deal of the staff were either at the information desk or in their respective offices. I was led back to Jan who immediately came to my aid, took me upstairs and retrieved both my and German's jackets. While talking to her I found out that she was already doing 4 hours worth of overtime that night and she had no idea when she'd be able to go home. She didn't seem upset and was happy to accomodate me.
At about 11:15 p.m. each evening German and I led a number of scouts and their parents to the back of the visitor's center, (with Kevin Poe's blessings) to have them point out 10 constellations and 6 conspicuous stars with laser pointers. After that we then took them into the Visitor's Center to fill our their Boy Scout Requirements blue-cards. Even though the center was supposed to close at midnight, the staff was more than accomodating and let us finish what had to be done.
I would also like to thank rangers Kevin Doxstater and Geoff Goins (he had the big 26" telesope at the west end of the field Wednesday evening) for making arrangements and setting up the audio/visual equipment at the Bryce Canyon Lodge that both German and I needed in order to do our scout presentations.
Despite the fact that my telescope had a mental breakdown on trying to do a 2-star fix, I had an enjoyable time at Bryce this year. The other draw back was that neither German nor I could attend any of those ranger led briefings, the star-b-que, and the awards banquet due to the time conflict.
From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Sunday, July 3, 2011 7:13 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Bryce times
Two years ago I stopped in just for the night at Bryce. I met Richard and while I wouldn't call it a "run in" I did have words with him and an opportunity to see him interact with the guests as he set up his scope. Lets just say he wasn't just having a bad night this year.Steve
Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2011 16:49:46 -0700 From: dalel2112@yahoo.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Bryce times
Hi all,
Just wanted to put in my 2 cents about Bryce. First....BEST OBSERVING EVER!! I have never had a better time with my 10". I've been there 5 out of the last 6 years and this was the best weather, trans, seeing, etc., I have seen there.
Next, absolute kudos to Kevin Poe and most of his staff (I'll get to that) for their continuing support and organization to accommodate us.
Also, it was great to meet new members and re-acquaint with others on the field, at the campsites, and at Alcon.
I would also like to say thanks to all the guys who organized and executed the Alcon events. I witnessed tireless effort on their parts to make it a pure success.
My only concern was that I had a run-in with Richard, the volunteer, ranger. I know he means well. However, he is coarse, abrasive and his people skills are sorely lacking. I feel we have established a rapport with Bryce and are for the most part, all professionals when we are on the field. Richard tends to treat us all like dumb cattle. I know many feel similarly. We don't need, or deserve to feel like kids on leashes.
Otherwise, it's a great time their.
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