Bob, I don't think it's a good idea to censor people's discussions about this. For example, I am glad you put info on the UtahAstronomy newsgroup about the unavailability of rooms. But certainly SLAS people have a right to comment on any subject relating to astronomy either on- or off-list. It's bad enough when our sourpusses get all exercised if someone mentions something non-astronomic; so at least don't say I have no right to discuss SLAS options here. It's pretty hard to be heard at the general meeting, with a speaker and various other club business, and most SLAS'ers don't attend the board meeting. So this is a way not to get shut out of the discussions. Joe ________________________________ From: Robert Taylor <robtaylorslc@gmail.com> To: 'Utah Astronomy' <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, April 9, 2012 11:38 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sieg's eclipse site scouting trip The person I spoke to who is planning on coming in from Wisconsin said he was not able to find any hotel rooms in the area with availability on Sunday night. Suffice it to say if you haven't already made a reservation you probably ought to have a Plan-B ready. I think the crowds are going to be quite large, NASA may be underestimating the crowds if the hotel bookings are any indicator. As far as what SLAS wants to do, that discussion belongs at the upcoming general meeting, not on this list, we do not a quorum on this board of SLAS members. Bring it up at next week's General Meeting or this week's Board Meeting. Bob -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bauman Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 11:09 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sieg's eclipse site scouting trip I think Kim has an excellent point. Kim, what's the chance of finding motel rooms for one night at Bryce, or camping spots there? Thanks, Joe _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".