Hi all
Just a quick update for the upcoming Camp.
Firstly, it’s now November!!!
Secondly, I have been contacted by Saxon Australia via Kenny who you may remember attended the camp back in 2016. He works as a sales manager at Saxon and has donated a number of door prizes.
They have been extremely generous and have sent:
A 130mm collapsible dob
A 13mm 68 deg eyepiece
A 12.5 illuminated reticle eyepiece
In addition I was given a set of Discovery Channel DVDs all related to space and astronomy that I am putting in as a door prize. Pics of the items are attached.
The size of the donation was totally unexpected, I was quite blown away when I saw what had arrived so a big thank you to Saxon and Kenny!!
Sounds great Malcolm (and thank you Saxon!) - I've just spent the past couple of days organising my gear and creating an observing/imaging list. Report writing day is on the Friday so I'll be able to come up early and be there by lunchtime to help you set up if you like. Can't wait!
Last edited by pfitzgerald; 07-11-2017 at 11:09 AM.
Just updating the numbers, a few more booked in the past few days
Malcolm
Paul Byron
Jen
Rex
David Murton
Wren
John Glossop
Rowland
Paul Fitzgerald
Jamie Pole
Stefan Del Pra
Claude Del Pra
Denis Busato and his dad
Kavinda
Michael Booth
Emiel Booth
Robert Dumesney
Paddy
John Pullen
Steve Fleming
Barry Coverdale
Karl Rodgers
Kate Dempsey
Caitlin Dempsey
(1 other possible in the Rodgers/Dempsey group)
Gerald Grech
Michael Platt
Pam & Warren Maag
Paul Litchen
Diego Colonello
I'll be coming over for Fri and Sat night, will send the booking form and fees.
yes for sat night food and pls let me know if any bunks are available (snorers corner???:-)). Else I'll get my tent.
I am coming (likely Fri thru Sun nights) but I will be staying in Ballarat rather than at the venue. Will be bringing my equipment to the site and attending the Saturday dinner.
Malcolm
Paul Byron
Jen
Rex
David Murton
Wren
John Glossop
Rowland
Paul Fitzgerald
Jamie Pole
Stefan Del Pra
Claude Del Pra
Denis Busato and his dad
Kavinda
Michael Booth
Emiel Booth
Robert Dumesney
Paddy
John Pullen
Steve Fleming
Barry Coverdale
Karl Rodgers
Kate Dempsey
Caitlin Dempsey
Derek Johnston
Kelly Stevenson
Gerald Grech
Michael Platt
Pam & Warren Maag
Paul Litchen
Diego Colonello
Alois
Alistair Sam
Castor (Not sure of his name that is his IIS tag)
Castor will not be staying onsite so have not got his name as yet.
Cabins are very tight ATM, they are all gone unless I organise some sharing.
I was out on a bicycle path getting my daily exercise, when a very large dog came galloping from nowhere. We collided full on, the bike went from under me, and my attempt at flight was short lived! The sound of my helmet scraping along the concrete is memorable....
So, I had a drugged ride in an ambo, and am currently pursuing repair. I have some scrapes, extensive bruising, three broken ribs and a nasty shoulder injury. I was concussed, but am over that.
So, I hope the camp is entirely successful, with the best clear skies. I'm gonna miss your company, but there is always next year
I was out on a bicycle path getting my daily exercise, when a very large dog came galloping from nowhere. We collided full on, the bike went from under me, and my attempt at flight was short lived! The sound of my helmet scraping along the concrete is memorable....
So, I had a drugged ride in an ambo, and am currently pursuing repair. I have some scrapes, extensive bruising, three broken ribs and a nasty shoulder injury. I was concussed, but am over that.
So, I hope the camp is entirely successful, with the best clear skies. I'm gonna miss your company, but there is always next year
Geez Wren, sounds like you did a good job.., know the feeling , joys of exercise for us "older" members, injure too easily...
Hope the mend is not long and look forward to seeing you in March.