The Next Snake Valley Astro Camp! November 6-9 2015

[byronpaul (Paul)]

Malcolm,

just confirming that we have Paddy's Registration and Fees, so he's fiirmed. I'll forward documentation this evening.

Numbers are looking good

Paul

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Thanks Paul and David

Cheers

Malcolm

[Jen]

Woohooo

[Julian]

Put me down for 3 to 4 nights in a bunkhouse.

Any saturday Sunday feed on at all?

Thanks

[Julian]

is anybody from Melbourne going up to snake valley astro camp able to give me a lift up and back from Doreen South Morang area, as I need to take blankets and some extra stuff with me, which I can't travel on the train with,
Happy to pay half the petrol up and back

Cheers

[pfitzgerald (Paul)]

Julian

Please send me a PM with contact details - I'm in Mill Park and thinking of heading up.

Paul

[Julian]

Hi Paul, just Sent you a PM with my details

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Hi guys
After a bit of thought and checking we have decided to extend the camp to Monday night.
I know this is late notice and I do apologise for that, but it was important that we knew that we could have people to do certain roles over the extended time period. I have to be in Tassie that day so cannot attend beyond the first 2 nights. Paul and Niko are able to be there at this stage so all should work out.

So if you are interested, just let me know. We may have to sort the $$$ at the camp at this stage.

In other good news, John Glossop is now able to come to the camp. I seem to remember that someone was keen to get some more image processing lessons?

Cheers

Malcolm

[Jen]

Woohoooooo

[Atmos (Colin)]

I probably should check to see if I can make it for the Sunday/Monday night. I am out on the Saturday sadly but I'll have to recheck my calendar!

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Originally Posted by Jen

Woohoooooo

Hmmm... thought that might be the reaction!!

[The_bluester (Paul)]

I am in from Friday through Sunday nights but I am not at all sure about Monday night at this point.

[Andy01 (Andy)]

Friday & Saturday only for both myself & Paul Litchen. My son's 7y/o birthday party starts at 1pm sunday & I'll be divorced if I'm not there!

[The_bluester (Paul)]

Ouch!

I am not brave enough to start looking at the long range weather yet. Here is hoping for conditions as good as early this year.

[Jen]

I have been feeling quite unwell for the last six months or more now, and within the last month it's decided to raise its ugly head twice as much (yes I know why did it take so long to sort it out, cause I hate doctors/needles and I'm a chicken lol) they have found a nasty bug has decided to embed itself into the lining of my stomach and is having a great old time in there for god knows how long and my blood tests are telling me I have pancreas disease which I have to go and get More tests and a CT scan on the Monday of camp so I am going to jump up and down and throw a tanty at the hospital today to get in much sooner so they can fix me ASAP so wish me luck feeling positive

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Originally Posted by The_bluester

Ouch!

I am not brave enough to start looking at the long range weather yet. Here is hoping for conditions as good as early this year.

Never look at weather forecasts before Astro Camps - That way madness lies!!

Malcolm

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Originally Posted by Jen

I have been feeling quite unwell for the last six months or more now, and within the last month it's decided to raise its ugly head twice as much (yes I know why did it take so long to sort it out, cause I hate doctors/needles and I'm a chicken lol) they have found a nasty bug has decided to embed itself into the lining of my stomach and is having a great old time in there for god knows how long and my blood tests are telling me I have pancreas disease which I have to go and get More tests and a CT scan on the Monday of camp so I am going to jump up and down and throw a tanty at the hospital today to get in much sooner so they can fix me ASAP so wish me luck feeling positive

Ooh Jen. Doesn't sound nice.
Just remember, your health is important, the stars will always be there.

Cheers

Malcolm

[Jen]

It won't be good for my mental health if I have to miss this camp that I look forward to all year fingers crossed

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

OK, latest attendees list!!

Duncan Hamilton
Wren
Paul Milvain
Warren Maag
Pam Maag
Rowland
Paul Byron
Barry Coverdale (bringing his new 16" scope!!)
Malcolm
John Gurkin
Andrew McCann
Neale Walters
Marc Aragnou
Thomas Phan
Hang Tran
Jenny Bryent
Drew
Darren Quinert
Jamie Pole
Josh Pole
Paul Litchen
Paddy
Danielsun
Andrew Campbell
Ken Nicholas
John Glossop
Julian O'Donnell
Paul Fitz-gerald
Nicko (Monday only)
Martin

So far for Monday we have
Nicko
Paul B
John Glossop
Rowland
Marc Aragnou
Jen (I believe)
There were a number of others who said they may be OK for Monday, but I will check with them shortly.

If I have missed anyone, please let me know.

Cheers all

[The_bluester (Paul)]

Good sized list.

Looks like I can borrow a pair of Canon (I think) image stabilised 15 X 50 binos for the weekend as well. That should be interesting to try out, I might have to buy a banana lounge to make looking up easier. We have four pairs at work, three at 15 X 50 and one of 18 X 50. Anyone reckon I should see if I can wrangle the 18's?