----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mauna Loa Solar Observatory Observer's Log ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mon Dec 29 17:52:41 GMT 2008 Year: 08 Doy: 364 Observer: stueben WEATHER COMMENT: Mon Dec 29 17:54:44 GMT 2008 Overcast, wind southwest 5-10 mph, temp 35F. The road was passable til the end of the pavement at the public parking area. Past the gate up to the NOAA buildings was still snowy and slick so I parked below and walked up. ___end___ COMMENT: Mon Dec 29 19:01:20 GMT 2008 Had a flat tire on Mauna Loa Rd on the way up - hit a large pothole. ___end___ GONG COMMENT: Mon Dec 29 19:20:40 GMT 2008 Performed weekly pm. ___end___ WEATHER COMMENT: Mon Dec 29 19:21:10 GMT 2008 Still overcast, snow surface is crusty and slick - going down to the gong shelter to do the pm was exciting. ___end___ WEATHER COMMENT: Mon Dec 29 22:02:09 GMT 2008 Still dense overcast, not much chance of clearing, shutting down. ___end___ Mon Dec 29 22:03:11 GMT 2008 MkIV