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Old 10-11-2012, 09:36 PM
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I'm leaving Tuesday morning! No time for delays for me!
where is your viewing spot ?
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Old 10-11-2012, 09:57 PM
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Will I be able to see anything from where I work? Eagle Farm / Brisbane? I work outside starting 6am..
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Old 10-11-2012, 10:28 PM
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Meantime, there was a melt-down for some at the Sydney domestic terminal
this morning when both the Jetstar and Virgin Blue check-in systems crashed.
There were long delays at the check-in counters which backed-up the system,
including for incoming aircraft awaiting a spot at the gate. The system is online again.
No wonder I couldn't log in their website this morning!

This is surely becoming quiet an adventure!
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Old 10-11-2012, 10:45 PM
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I telephoned Andrew Murrell today who is driving up with his wife to Cairns from Sydney.

Andrew reported that yesterday, whilst near Rockhampton, there were roadworks
in progress and they had a contra flow arrangement in place.

Whilst stopped and awaiting their turn, a long queue of vehicles built up behind them.

Andrew got out of the car and bellowed, "Put up your hand if you are driving
to the eclipse!" and he raised his own hand. He reported that approximately half
the people in the long line of traffic raised their hands.

Meantime, there was a melt-down for some at the Sydney domestic terminal
this morning when both the Jetstar and Virgin Blue check-in systems crashed.
There were long delays at the check-in counters which backed-up the system,
including for incoming aircraft awaiting a spot at the gate. The system is online again.
Thank goodness it wasn't Qantas - we flew out this morning, no problems. In lovely Cardwell tonight. Roads relatively quiet north of Townsville, but the motel manager says there have been many people heading north in recent days.
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Old 11-11-2012, 07:37 AM
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I know I shouldn't get my hopes up, but...

G'day all...

This was taken around the same time as totality will occur on Wednesday from Trinity Beach. There was a band of cloud out to sea which obscured the sun from just after sunrise to about 5 degrees of elevation or so, but it was clear after that. Now if I can only remove the troublesome roof overhang obscuring the view from my balcony...

I know that the weather is not likely to be as kind on eclipse day, but we can but hope.

Safe travels to all coming up here - see you at the post-eclipse party to either brag or commiserate with a few beers.

Hooroo,

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Old 11-11-2012, 07:56 AM
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If Wednesdays weather is like this mornings there will be tens of thousands of happy astronomers
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Old 11-11-2012, 08:15 AM
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where is your viewing spot ?
Just planning on walking down to palm cove beach.
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Old 11-11-2012, 08:28 AM
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If Wednesdays weather is like this mornings there will be tens of thousands of happy astronomers
I can report just beautiful from Cardwell. Waiting on the Mt Carbine report when Allan can find some internet access.
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Old 11-11-2012, 08:39 AM
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I can report just beautiful from Cardwell. Waiting on the Mt Carbine report when Allan can find some internet access.
Its gorgeous up here today ..... and WILL BE all week.

All clear at Mt Carbine too -
http://www.gorgecreekorchards.com.au/

Hows the traffic Eric?
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Old 11-11-2012, 08:45 AM
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Traffic is quiet. I'm on the Bruce Highway ("Beaudy Bruce!") and heard little overnight. About a car a minute heading north at the moment - some will be locals picking up the milk. Gorgeous view from our verandah. If totality was here we'd be sitting pretty. The sun rises over Hinchinbrook Island.
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Old 11-11-2012, 11:02 AM
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What are the timings for Canberra?
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Old 11-11-2012, 11:08 AM
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What are the timings for Canberra?
Who Cairns
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Old 11-11-2012, 11:13 AM
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The not so fortunate who can't afford to get to Cairns...that's who Cairns...
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Old 11-11-2012, 11:18 AM
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The not so fortunate who can't afford to get to Cairns...that's who Cairns...
I Cairns hardly wait

Well max for you might be about 8 ish
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Old 11-11-2012, 11:22 AM
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I Cairns hardly wait

Well max for you might be about 8 ish

Thanks David, any chance we could nail it down to more than, "Might be about 8 ish?"

I'm trying to provide encouragement for my fellow Canberrans who also can't make the trip.

Baz.
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Old 11-11-2012, 11:27 AM
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Thanks David, any chance we could nail it down to more than, "Might be about 8 ish?"

I'm trying to provide encouragement for my fellow Canberrans who also can't make the trip.

Baz.
Well why don't you use stellarium to find exact timings
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Old 11-11-2012, 11:32 AM
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NSW/ACT : 7am-9am are the key times - with max at 8am.
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Old 11-11-2012, 01:09 PM
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Well why don't you use stellarium to find exact timings
Because one, I don't know how and two, there are people here who know off-the-cuff and can just tell me. Simpler. Thanks anyway David.

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NSW/ACT : 7am-9am are the key times - with max at 8am.
Thanks Mike. I can let everyone know now. Cheers mate!

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Old 11-11-2012, 10:18 PM
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Mobile phone coverage during eclipse

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Traveled along the Mulligan Hwy today to do so scouting for inland retreats for my group. The mobile phone coverage map for telstra is pretty well spot on.

Joe
Folks, it may not be coverage that's the issue, but overload. During events like this, the mobile phone network can clog and be unusable. I remember Melbourne's first Grand Prix when voice calls couldn't be dialled during the day, and text messages took HOURS to be delivered across the city.

I wonder if Telstra will be setting up extra mobile cells in Cairns like they did for the Melbourne Cup last week?
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Old 11-11-2012, 11:03 PM
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Folks, it may not be coverage that's the issue, but overload. During events like this, the mobile phone network can clog and be unusable. I remember Melbourne's first Grand Prix when voice calls couldn't be dialled during the day, and text messages took HOURS to be delivered across the city.

I wonder if Telstra will be setting up extra mobile cells in Cairns like they did for the Melbourne Cup last week?
The Telstra service at Mt Carbine is very limited. The webcam there was first installed to run off NextG, but it would only upload every so often, then i was forced to use the pubs internet.
Looking at the coverage maps, but i think the Mt Carbine reception comes from Deep Gorge, Mareeba
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