For anyone interested in doing real observing, they are welcome to come to
Plettstone ;)
Michelle
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Wagner [mailto:resource@No-Spam-intl.com]
> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 1999 1:55 PM
> To: sf-bay-tac@No-Spam
> Subject: "The Peak" responds
>
>
> On Thu, 13 Jan 1999, Jay Reynolds Freeman wrote:
>
> > I will tell no one what to think. Yet on the basis
> above, I myself
> > believe that there is no precedent for routine setup on the
> flat area.
> > I am greatful for past favors, and would be equally
> greatful for more of
> > the same, but I would be embarrassed if anyone thought I
> was expecting
> > favors as a matter of course, much less insisting on them.
>
> I think your historical facts are correct, from what I have
> heard in the
> past. I am relatively new to the Peak, beginning in the
> early 90's. The
> fact that is not considered in your reply was the promise from the
> previous ranger supervisor that things would stay the same or
> improve.
> They have not.
>
> I agree it is up to Ranger Bowers to allow or prohibit use of
> the area in
> question. I can't and won't presume to tell him what to do. I would
> think though that it is irrefutable that the utility of
> Fremont Peak for
> astronomy is reduced when considering the trees and the
> lessened access.
>
> My goal is to maximize my observing experience. If that
> means using the
> Peak, I will. I think at this time that is not the case. If things
> improve, I'll probably go back. Or, if the weather dictates
> that the Peak
> will be the best choice, I'll go. The Peak is just no longer my first
> choice.
>
> Mark Wagner
> mgw@No-Spam-intl.com
>