new cro member without key; can you provide; had planned on
being there sat to set up and try various eaa setups over saturday
night but thought that code was sufficient
@drmarvh44 Thanks, Marv!
@bill You’ll probably have to wait until Okie-Tex is over to get your key. I believe everyone that has those to give out is here at OTSTP.
They should also have some at our next meeting.
Dave Huntz suggested i might borrow your key else i shall wait
actually i don’t need a key to lock up just to unlock; if I met you at whatever time and you could verify membership then i can lock up when we (my wife and I) leave sunday
@bill
What Mitche said. I’ll be glad to open the building’s for you. But I don’t have extra keys. Although I’ve got access to where a spare MIGHT be located.
I’d have to key lock the building when i leave, but with the code, you can open and lock up the main farm gate.
Dave called me, so we assume you want the RV spot overnight. If there’s a spare you’ll get it too.
I’ll walk you through our procedures for opening and closing the facility.
sounds good since we will be in motorhome and don’t need facilities;
is there wifi; what time should we meet you at gate?
There is wifi. No password needed for guests. The protected wifi password for CRO members is CRO-××××, where x is the gate code. It’s changed every year, just like the gate/door code.
There is a camper/motorhome spot that has electricity. Potable water is NOT available, even in the building since we’re on well water and cows live nearby. I’m not certain that there is a septic sewer connection at the camping site. The building does have a shower and complete clean bathrooms on septic. You’ll get the tour.
I’ll arrive at 6:45 to show you where to park your RV.
We hope for clear skies!
Marv, thank you for your help! We will be there as well, looking forward to it!
You’re very welcome! You don’t have to have a special CRO Membership to visit CRO. All Regular club members are invited out twice a month, Saturdays surrounding the new moon.
Everyone coming should always wear shoes and socks, and long pants. The stickers are wild even if we’ve mowed (which we did today). Also, any time of year it can be 10-20 degrees cooler than in the city. Dress warmly. Temps drop rapidly under clear skies. Winds may be light, but out of the north they’re especially chilling.
I’ll arrive at 6:45 after ive stopped at Geary City Hall to meet anyone needing a guide. Also, be aware that Geary has a descending speed limit down to 25mph in town, and is a known speed trap.
Clear Skies!
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Things are quite on the home front so I’m coming out Sat.
See all of you for the first time.
D
It will be the first time for me out there
Dru Alleman and son plan to go. Should be there a little after 7pm
CRO is open!! A bit windy, but pleasant.
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It was a night of meeting new members, and reunion with existing members! Temps were very pleasant and the north wind wasn’t much of a factor.
4 Members came out with family members.
CRO member Dennis Lynch came out for his first visit ever. He worked with his Seestar. He had to leave early so I didn’t get to see his results. New CRO member Bill Beson & wife brought their RV to stay overnight. Bill worked on setting up an EAA rig.
Club member Brent Greenroyd and his son came out for their first visit. Brent and his son had 2 beginner scopes that proved very interesting. They were successful viewing Saturn, once it got up out of the clouds rolling in from the eastern horizon. I loaned them a Barlow so they could experience doubled power from their eyepieces.
CRO Member Dru Alleman and son Joshua came, as well. They didn’t have a scope, but with a tripod and camera worked at taking pictures. They also borrowed the club’s Cometseeker114 from inside the building to try out.
Viewing was spotty after dark, and by 10 more clouds had rolled in from remants of hurricane Helene. Everyone except the Besons had left by 10:30, so swept up, took out the trash, locked up and left. But it was rewarding to have some new members and fine company!
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Thank you for being there! Also for the report. 
Nice job covering Member Night for the club, Marv. You are appreciated.
Thanks Marv! Sounds like it was a great night! We also had a great night at OTSP, albeit with fewer clouds and wind it sounds like.
Are any CRO member planning on going to CRO this Saturday, 5 Oct? If so, please post on here when you plan to be there!
I will not be available to open CRO this Saturday. I have early Sunday family commitments. Sorry.
I’ll be heading out tomorrow night. I’ll try to get there around 6:30-6:45pm, as it’ll be my first time opening up if no one beats me to it. I have the CRO emails, codes, and keys all ready to go though 
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Thank, Will!! We very much appreciate CRO members who volunteer to open for regular members!! Especially when many of us CRO regulars can’t make it. Sounds like you’re well prepared. Everything was left in tip top condition last week. Just follow your training and the checklist near the circuit breaker box and you’ll be fine!
Thanks again!
Clear Skies!!
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