Clear skies and no telescope, somebody up there hates me.

Out here in Vegas to help my folks for a month after they both have had some physical issues and I have no telescope. WHY did I not pack my 80mm? Argh! I could have put my 10x50s in my suitcase, what was I thinking! Its been the typical clear skies out here. Although I would say the sky "appears" to be turbulent and of course the "City of Lights" is living up to its name more then ever with the amount of light pollution, but I don't care. Its clear every night and I can't enjoy it.

I looked into renting a scope, but those temporary solutions are over $300 for the week and thats just too much. I could get a small dob for that much. In fact that may not be a bad idea, I've been wanting a scope for the quick peaks, and my 80mm is currently without a mount. And a 80mm f/5 just doesn't allow the power to reach some quick view of the planets that I would like. The drawback to purchasing while out here is obviously shipping. I'm concerned about having to ship it back to TN when I leave. The airlines are no help now, since you have to pay if you have a 2nd item, but that still may be better then shipping normally. I have a carry-on completely full with my computer equipment so I can work out here, so no room to transport anything else.

Oh well, such is life I guess. I'm sure when I get back to TN, I'll be blessed with clear steady skies, you know just like you have when your brand new telescope arrives. That happens right?