Re: ECSP dates?
Also, it was decided to try to do a Messier Marathon, and late March is the optimum time for that.? But yes, we had to work within the state park's schedule.? We don't like to compete with SRSP,
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George Reynolds
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#57615
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Garden Star April 8
It looks like we will have a full house for next week's Garden Stars.? Already 30 people have registered for the event.?? So far only my name is on the RSVP list, but I'm sure we will have more
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George Reynolds
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#57614
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Re: ECSP dates?
January!
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jimcoble2000
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#57613
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Re: ECSP dates?
I know I attended them in March, April, and May, depending on the year and the campground's availability. And I don't know what month the bugs weren't bad at Coinjock ;-) [email protected]> wrote:
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RapidEye
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#57612
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Re: Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
done!
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jimcoble2000
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#57611
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Re: Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
Yes, thank you to the ECSP Team that put together a terrific weekend! We know it took a lot of hard work "behind the scenes".
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Sandy
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#57610
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Re: Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
If anyone is interested in spreading the appreciation to more Rangers, Joel Morris was the ranger that manned the tent on public night, handing out flashlights and directing guests towards us.
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Jeremy
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#57609
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Fw: Thank you for Recognizing a Ranger
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: do.not.reply@... <do.not.reply@...>To: "jimcoble2000@..." <jimcoble2000@...>Sent: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 09:22:55 AM
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jimcoble2000
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#57608
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Re: Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
Thanks! He is listed in the drop down menu for the park. I just finished a thank you note and commendation.
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jimcoble2000
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#57607
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Re: Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
Trevor Johnson [email protected]> wrote:
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Richard W Roberts
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#57606
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Re: Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
Ha.................Shawn could you provide the name of the ranger please. I think it was Trevor. Need a name
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jimcoble2000
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#57605
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Re: Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
Thanks Shawn.
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jimcoble2000
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#57604
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Re: ECSP dates?
It varied Stu. Dealing with a State Park is quite different than Kent's private arrangements back in the day. I believe that was the only time available. One thing to think about also is May is now
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jimcoble2000
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#57603
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Re: Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
You're welcome and thanks for coming out. Here is a link to the Recognize A Ranger page: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/other/customer-service.
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Shawn Loescher
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#57602
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ECSP dates?
Memory sometimes fails me...but didn't spring ECSP used to be in May? Seems like lots more people would have attended if it were in May, not in the windy month of March and in direct conflict with
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Stu Beaber
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#57601
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Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
Thank you to Jeffery, Shawn, Bruce, Jeremy, and all others who made the star party come off. If we could remember to post the site to thank the park and commend a ranger on the IO group chat that
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jimcoble2000
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#57600
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ECSP2 March 2025 at Chippokes State Park
We had a very good time at East Coast Star Party (ECSP) March 27-29. The skies were clear Thursday night and mostly clear Friday evening. The brisk winds all kept the dew away every night. Friday's
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Kent Blackwell
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#57599
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Re: Mark Ost at ECSP
I did. Report to follow
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jimcoble2000
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#57597
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EXCP2
We had a good time last night at the East Coast Star Party at Chippokes State Park near Surrry, Virginia. We were treated to a traditional ECSP spaghetti dinner early on. About 50 campers in the
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Kent Blackwell
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#57596
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Re: I will be missing the ECSP
George you are missed and I hope you make a quick recovery as well.
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Shawn Loescher
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#57595
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