IISAC2009: IceInSpace AstroCamp - 15th to 18th October 2009 - Page 5

h0ughy (David) · #81 11-10-2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RB

Aw shucks guys, thanks, I really do want to make it this year.
It will be a close call, this weather has also affected my work too so I hope things will work out so that I can make it.

Now stop tempting me with Cuban cigar posts, you know it's my weak point, not to mention the thought of your great company.

ah yes - and together with your cigar watch you will be the talk of the meet

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #82 11-10-2009, 12:30 PM

looks like i need the expertise of Allan_L to give me a few lessons on the porta loo tent folding then

geoff

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #83 11-10-2009, 08:50 PM

just finished giving the dob base a bit of a service
fitted new stalk and holder bracket for the Argo

bet i run out of time and have to rush to be ready (or stay up all Wed nite)

geoff

Octane (Humayun) · #84 11-10-2009, 11:08 PM

Bought another Eveready red/white headlamp as my other one's gone walkabout.

Crikey, $36. Oh, well. Better that than blinding everyone with a white torch.

All that's left now is to get some tarpaulin's. Bunnings will be getting a visit shortly!

Regards,
Humayun

sheeny (Al) · #85 12-10-2009, 07:14 AM

Last day at work today!

Tomorrow is prep day... Wednesday is travel day.

I wonder what I'll forget?... I guess I'll find out eventually...

Al.

iceman (Mike) · #86 12-10-2009, 08:03 AM

Sort of a short week for me too.

I'm working from home on Wednesday so I can finish packing the trailer early, go to the bank, amongst other things.

chrisp9au (Chris) · #87 12-10-2009, 09:37 AM

24 hours and I hit the highway!

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #88 12-10-2009, 10:10 AM

Al

if you want a tip on not forgetting anything - here it is

drive 25 kilometres in the other direction first

geoff

sheeny (Al) · #89 12-10-2009, 10:52 AM

Sometimes 25k's isn't far enough...

Al.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #90 12-10-2009, 12:41 PM

Agh! - but you see Al, you get another 25k coming back

and it makes mathematical sense

if you go 25k in the right direction in the first place, and you have to go back, you actually travel a total 75k extra

geoff

gary · #91 12-10-2009, 01:31 PM

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Lostock.

Courtesy of the Three Rivers Foundation (3RF) there will be some Dobs available
for sky tours, including an Obsession 18" scope and a new SDM 14.5" scope
that John Bambury will be transporting up. John will be conducting tours
through the 14.5" and I will be showing people views through the 18".
We will be there from the Friday onwards, so be sure to seek us out on the
field and don't be shy to hang out with us and take-in the views. That's why
we are there! So even if you don't have a scope or don't plan on bringing one,
we'll make sure you can enjoy in the observing fun!

Best Regards

Gary Kopff
Mt Kuring-Gai

Rick Petrie · #92 12-10-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

and it makes mathematical sense

if you go 25k in the right direction in the first place, and you have to go back, you actually travel a total 75k extra

geoff

They don't call him the wise old owl for nothin'.
Once he couldn't spell mathematician, now he are one!!!!

iceman (Mike) · #93 12-10-2009, 04:54 PM

The forecast is changing hourly at the moment..

It's better now than it was this morning LOL

http://www.abc.net.au/newcastle/news...ction=forecast

http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/95772.html

It's certainly going to be cooler than previous years.

spacezebra (Petra) · #94 12-10-2009, 08:41 PM

Best wishes for a successful event Mike. Just so disappointed that I cannot be there, Albert is itching to be under dark skies.

Cheers Petra d.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #95 12-10-2009, 08:43 PM

just as long as it aint bloody WINDY

GUESS WHO PUT HIS TARP UP TODAY SO HE CAN PACK THE TRAILER IN THE DRY ?
sooooo - pressure is dropping - wind is increasing - rain is on the way

figures

geoff

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #96 12-10-2009, 08:45 PM

Petra

SEND ALBERT !

we will find someone to look after him

geoff

spacezebra (Petra) · #97 12-10-2009, 09:28 PM

Who is going to look after Albert?

Cheers Petra d

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

Petra

SEND ALBERT !

we will find someone to look after him

geoff

h0ughy (David) · #98 12-10-2009, 09:46 PM

i was looking forward to seeing you and dave - petra oh well SPSP?

Jen · #99 12-10-2009, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

Al

if you want a tip on not forgetting anything - here it is

drive 25 kilometres in the other direction first

geoff

hahaha thats funny

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #**100** 12-10-2009, 10:08 PM

The Mary Rose can babysit Albert Petra

it's not as though he won't have siblings to play with or anything, is it !

he will have plenty of family there

geoff