This four day weekend would mark the first ever class in observational astronomy (ASTR 378/591) officially taught at Fish Lake after many, many weekend visits by students and astronomy club members over the years. The waxing crescent moon, Saturn, Mars, and the usual host of springtime galaxies and summertime globular clusters would present themselves well for an understanding of our place in the Milky Way. We would not be disappointed - the first two nights were clear, especially Thursday... all through the night. Though small in number, the gang stayed up for the bulk of the long night to see all that our scopes could find. Jason Gibson and Norb Vance were busy tour guides on the two 12.5-inch Dobs, with Sharon, Bob, Tom, Jack, and others contributing as well thoughout the weekend. The suddenly hazy and warm June weather was actually quite tolerable as the buildings were still cool inside and fans out by the scopes made life tough for the mosquitoes to land. Jason and Norb would also launch rockets on Saturday evening, just after our pizza dinner. Jason's E-motor projectile disappeared like a bullet into the sky, while Norb's G-motor-propelled Estes rocket lost a molded plastic fin two thirds of the way up yeilding a peculiar whiring sound coupled with an interesting course change. Mike, Tom, and Jon would work on needed adjustments and repairs for the all-sky camera, and Bob presented a demo of his C11/computer interface for the class. The rash of thunderstorms that plagued much of the midwest and even our late afternoons finally caught up to us Saturday night, oh well (see Jason's images below). Two out of three nights ain't bad for Michigan, as they say. Lapeer hosted its annual art fair in town for the curious. And Jay Sinclair finished Sunday morning leading a modest hike into the "back forty" to show off Fish Lake's many glacial features... and bugs, to the contingent. All in all, a successful weekend adventure with hopes for a bigger, better showing next June... Thanks, folks!!!