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Old 22-09-2009, 07:05 PM
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a "wicked" van would cost about $330 for 6 days "H"
(pick up wed - return mon) + petrol of course

pick up from sydney though i think - don't know whether you can get one from canberra

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Old 25-09-2009, 04:57 AM
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I'll be coming for all three days, but without my faithful daughter this time and without a guitar as well.
Just getting some funds together so I can pay and book.
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Old 25-09-2009, 07:06 PM
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not long know till the star party so i was talking to elise my other half and thought we'ed better tell the other campers that my 2 boys 3 and 5 are coming they are earliy risers so every one had better go to bed early or we better camp 500meters further down river!!!!! cant wait lets hope theres no rain or dust
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Old 27-09-2009, 09:26 AM
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Booked!!
Been waiting to here back from a job we didn't get.
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Old 27-09-2009, 04:42 PM
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if only i lived in nsw and wasnt in the middle of final exams at the time
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Old 28-09-2009, 05:06 AM
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We're into the 80's now, great to see.

Keep those bookings coming in!
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Old 28-09-2009, 05:44 PM
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It's not fair! I have to go to New Zealand to watch a crummy opera that weekend.

Mike, is it too late to move the dates back a week?

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Old 29-09-2009, 08:12 PM
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Have a good time

Have a good time everyone at ISSAC, sorry I will miss it this year.

Had a great time last year and hope you go 1 better this year (that would be the weather). As I am NOT going it should mean clear skies for all, as lately I suspect I am star party weather jinx!

I am heading to the US for holidays which clashes with ISSAC, as a consolation prize I will be setting up a C11 for the LCROSS impact (by chance not forward planning).
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Old 29-09-2009, 09:00 PM
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Woowoo only a few weeks to go now! Trying to convince a couple of friends to come along and camp out with me.

GO SCIENCE!
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Old 01-10-2009, 06:59 AM
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2 weeks to go!

Getting excited now! Preparation activities start getting really busy too!
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Old 02-10-2009, 06:55 AM
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Some info about the Lucky Door Prize competition.

The Lucky Door Prize competition will be slightly different than previous years and other star parties. As much as people love the chance to win prizes, they also don't like all the sitting around and waiting for 10-20+ prizes to be drawn.

So this year we've decided to have just 3 prizes; 3 lucky winners - with the major prize being non-astronomical, something the lucky winner can take their partner to for a relaxing weekend away from the telescope.

The following prizes are up for grabs, thanks to our generous sponsors.
  • Gift Voucher for any Peppers Resorts and Retreats, sponsored by IceInSpace (valued at $800).
  • Celestron SkyMaster 20x80 Binoculars, sponsored by York Optical (valued at $619)
  • 50% off an Argo Navis Digital Telescope Computer, sponsored by Wildcard Innovations (valued at $299)

More information at the IISAC info page.
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Old 02-10-2009, 06:00 PM
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Booked for 3 nights.
Count down has started!
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I have just got 'final' approval and booked myself in!
Looking forward to clear skies and good company.
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Old 05-10-2009, 09:03 AM
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Hi friends!
Greetings from brazil!
I want to go to the iisac2009 and i want to ask if you will have any support for people from outside australia, because i' ve never been in sidney before and i´ll need some help to go to lostock!
Thank'Sa lot!
Hi Saulo

I'm also trying to figure out how to get to Lostock from Newcastle (I'm exchange studying here) as I don't own a car in here. I don't think there are any buses or other public transport going there. Also, it wouldn't be nice to haul a scope, or even large binos and a tripod, as in my case, in a bus..
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Old 05-10-2009, 02:34 PM
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Hi Joku welcome to iceinspace iam going to lostock for 4 days camping if you would like a lift i could give you one and your gear as i have a van and live near the uni in newcastle if you like you could pm me to disscuss this .
thanks ALAN
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Old 06-10-2009, 09:39 PM
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Question! Could be a silly one, but is the camp in Nsw or Vic?
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Old 07-10-2009, 03:47 AM
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Hi Jessica.

Lostock is in NSW, Hunter Valley area.

Details here:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/iisac
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Old 07-10-2009, 10:04 AM
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I just received a reminder email about this - Thanks Mike
Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to make it this year - too many family things happening over the next few months
Have fun everyone, hopefully i'll be back next year
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Old 09-10-2009, 03:43 PM
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Starting to look at the forecast - Thursday is looking good!

Hoping for 3 clear nights!
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Old 09-10-2009, 05:48 PM
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I booked a while ago, but I've convinced a 1-3 friends to come up with me, and an extra telescope

Also I have a test at uni on Friday which stops me from coming up on the Thursday as I originally planned

How can I change my booking, or should I just bring my friends with me and pay when we get there on Friday evening?
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