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Mckechg
09-11-2014, 10:08 PM
Who is heading to ASV heathcote in Nov?

Adrian and I are in and I think SimonW is coming as well.

Thx
Grant

Marios
09-11-2014, 11:02 PM
Ill do my best to be there..

Jen
11-11-2014, 10:43 PM
Yep I'm going there for the first time that weekend I can't wait :)

SimmoW
13-11-2014, 05:58 PM
yep I'll definitely be coming, unless the weather is totally crap. I'll reserve I bunk if I can! (bring your own flea-proof sheet for those mattresses..)

Mckechg
15-11-2014, 03:06 PM
How do you reserve a bunk?

barx1963
15-11-2014, 03:14 PM
As far as I am aware, the bunks are first in best dressed. Also I have been advised that as they are in a room that can be frequented by others, camping is the best option.

Malcolm

dannat
15-11-2014, 03:48 PM
yes bunks are first in best.. they are in the common rm/shed -which houses the kitchen / table at one end -bunks are down the other end

Mckechg
15-11-2014, 04:56 PM
Yes I have both camped and bunked - was just intersted if there was reservation system I wasn't aware of.

G./

astro_nutt
15-11-2014, 06:05 PM
Camping areas are good and plentiful. Be sure to stop off at Gaffney's bakery in Heathcote for some goodies to munch on while viewing. I hope to be there also!

SimmoW
15-11-2014, 08:54 PM
haha, I was joking when referring to the reservation system, yes first in-best dressed, though the way this weather is going, I might not even make it! If it's crappy, I'll go the following week.

alistairsam
15-11-2014, 09:32 PM
I'm planning to pack all the gear in the car and head to work, leave around 4 to be there by 6. hoping for 2 clear nights.
anyone going on the friday night?

Cheers
Alistair

barx1963
16-11-2014, 12:12 AM
I am heading up Friday morning, hope to be in Heathcote by midday. Forecast at the moment is mostly sunny for Friday and Saturday and mid 20's so fingers crossed!

Malcolm

Greenswale
16-11-2014, 06:26 AM
Friday for me also.

Sorting out food to take, a seriously important undertaking! Is there a microwave available in the club room?

Brunch at a local winery is looking good........

astro_nutt
16-11-2014, 07:09 AM
The Clubroom has a microwave, 2 burner gas stove, electric kettle plus H + C running water.

Mckechg
16-11-2014, 09:17 AM
The facilities are decent but I always get nervous about upsetting someone using the microwave at 4am for a sessional snack

Greenswale
16-11-2014, 10:53 AM
Good news on the microwave, thanks.

Possible 24hr use, wandering red lights and food smells in the building promote camping to a new level above grabbing a bunk!!!!

Jen
16-11-2014, 11:20 AM
Yeah I'm not sure what food to take either is there utensils, plates, cups etc....... see you Friday around 6:30 woohoo
Are we allowed to put up a shower tent in the imaging section to put our laptops etc in :question:

Jen
16-11-2014, 11:22 AM
5 more sleeps :)

Mckechg
16-11-2014, 04:39 PM
I have seen people doing that Jen, if it reduces the light, it can only be a good thing... I hope...

i think it comes down to respect - if you dont bother people you can do most things.

Jen
16-11-2014, 06:05 PM
Woohooo awesome :) I can fit a lot of stuff in that shower tent :)

astro_nutt
16-11-2014, 07:00 PM
I've put in my leave for the weekend, just hope the weather behaves. Don't forget to bring an Esky with ice as it looks to be a hot day/warm night! Keep an eye on the fire danger gauge too!
Jen, there are plates and cutlery in the kitchen end of the Clubroom.
Hope to see you all there!
Cheers!

Jen
16-11-2014, 09:13 PM
:thumbsup: ok thanks :) woohooo four days of geeky goodness bring it on :) how's the weather looking :question:

Andy01
17-11-2014, 11:46 AM
Woohoo!
Just scored an unexpected leave pass as wifey has generously changed her weekend plans. :eyepop:
Now if we can just sort out the clouds....

Andy

The_bluester
17-11-2014, 12:07 PM
Heading to Heathcote or my place AC?

If Heathcote I will have to check on plans, I know I can manage a night at my place but not sure about LMDSS as we have something on Sunday. If that starts late enough for me to get back and shower then count me in too and I can bring my tent along (It is well big enough for 2)

Andy01
17-11-2014, 12:17 PM
Open to either, but never having imaged at LMDSS it might be fun to join the others. (weather permitting) Can always leave early in the am if need be. :)

The_bluester
17-11-2014, 12:21 PM
Just checking up on the young blokes movements the following day.

I am on call for work as well but that should not pose a problem, I have not normally had phone coverage problems at LMDSS and the worst I would have to do would be leave during the night if something did come up that I could not deal with on the phone.

Mckechg
17-11-2014, 11:28 PM
It's looking to be a seriously full house at LMDSS this weekend.. Cant wait

The_bluester
18-11-2014, 07:28 AM
Though the weather currently looks a bit ordinary, looking better at my home at the moment though that is an hour away and nearly on the other side of the great divide.

Andy01
18-11-2014, 08:23 AM
Just waiting and watching the forecast... Hoping for clear skies somewhere!

The_bluester
18-11-2014, 08:35 AM
Looking OK at home at the moment, according to accuweather Kilmore is showing "Very good" for astronomy on Saturday night.

Just a pity we really do not have the facilities for a crowd or we could set up in the middle paddock if Heathcote is no good for the night and try to sort out something to block the headlights. The light screen disappeared in the bushfire!


Edit, OK, in the last hour, Heathcote has gone from "Poor" to "Very good" time to ignore it for a few days and see how it looks later.

Jen
18-11-2014, 09:03 PM
:prey::prey::prey:

:stargaze:

The_bluester
20-11-2014, 10:54 AM
Accuweather is still showing "Good" astronomy conditions on Saturday. Same as here at home as it stands. Time to look at dusting off the tent, And I had better buy myself a decent battery.

The_bluester
20-11-2014, 11:13 AM
Trying to remember which fire district is LMDSS in, North Central?

astro_nutt
20-11-2014, 04:51 PM
Hi Paul. The LMDSS is in the North Country district and is currently listed as very high. At this time 5.46pm 20/11/14 the BOM forecasts for possible showers. The Australia all SE Cloud Forecast shows cloud nearby in the North Central.
Lets see what happens on the day!

peterbat
21-11-2014, 08:32 AM
http://www.weatherzone.com.au/vic/northern-country/heathcote is showing clear skies for this afternoon and evening, so I'll be there as well :D
I've logged in to the ASV site and have noted the access codes, so as soon as Will is home from school we'll be off...
Looking forward to seeing some of the Snake Valley people again.
Peter

John K
21-11-2014, 10:26 AM
Good luck with the weather guys

Due to the uncertainty of the weather and the fact that I need at least 2 nights up there with all my gear, my plan is to go up Wednesday night next week for 3 nights. Most of of the objects I am shooting don't get high enough until midnight so the moon should not interfere.

Clear skies,

John K.

Jen
21-11-2014, 11:13 AM
Awesome Peter it will be good to see you again :)
You just reminded me in havnt got my code yet ooops ;)
my car ( well hubby's ute ) lol is all packed ready to go I just have to load up the esky :) I have to learn how to use side mirrors again as I can't see out of the rear mirror hahahaha the car is full :) can't wait to get out of work at 2 then hopefully on the road by 3 see you all soon wooohoooo

The_bluester
21-11-2014, 11:39 AM
Still aiming to be there on Saturday night, here is hoping..

peterbat
21-11-2014, 01:09 PM
Jen, don't forget the mozzie repellent as well!
We were up there a month ago (sunny day, but clouds and rain at night) and we were lucky that someone in the radio shed was able to find some aeroguard for us. The mosquitoes were horrible around dusk.
I went out and bought a new bottle of roll-on repellent this morning...

Mckechg
21-11-2014, 08:44 PM
How is everyone viewing the chances of weather

Mckechg
23-11-2014, 09:02 PM
Great Saturday Night

good to meet new people again and once again i love the sharing of this place.

see you all next new moon.

Grant

Jen
26-11-2014, 04:40 PM
Hey it was so good to see everyone again :) it was a shame about the weather though, what a great spot that has everything :)
I'm going there again sometime in January I think Australia Day weekend is around the new moon so that could work out good hopefully I might see some of you there again :)