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Old 23-06-2018, 05:59 PM
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Now, now Jen - calm yourself.

Because of that monster of an observatory you're building our skies are going to be clagged up for the rest of the year!

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Hehehe sorry Paul 🤪 I’m sure the skies will be clear by November 👍👍
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Old 23-06-2018, 07:42 PM
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Where Jen? Where!? (Hopefully here in Melbourne in just over a week and a half!)

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PS Great to see the progress on your Observatory.
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Old 23-06-2018, 08:43 PM
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Hehehe thank you Paul 🤗 It's getting pretty exciting now 😜 I can't wait to move in 😊😊
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Old 23-06-2018, 08:46 PM
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Just a quick note to let you all know I will be doing the booking forms and info sheets shortly. Unfortunately my father passed away a couple of weeks ago so only just starting to feel in the mood to think about astronomy!!

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There's no hurry Malcolm u have heaps of time yet, if you need a hand at all just give us a shout out 😘 so sorry to hear about your dad (big hugs)
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Old 24-06-2018, 01:27 AM
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Thanks for the warning Jen, I'll keep Ackbar on standby.


Although this isn't my 1st entry into high cost hobbies

Equipmentmania and Catalogueitis is a medical condition and should be treated as such.
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Old 24-06-2018, 08:21 PM
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Old 26-06-2018, 07:44 AM
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Thanks all,


Well, as it's my birthday while the camp is on it would be rude to not inflict myself upon you all


At this stage just an onlooker...but may have to give in to impulse buying at some point
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Old 26-06-2018, 09:29 AM
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Sweet Drew - there will be cake! (Or pavlova, or both come to think of it!)

Looking forward to seeing you (and everyone else!) in November.

Paul

PS We will get Jen to look after the purple icing!
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Old 26-06-2018, 11:31 AM
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Thanks Paul,

Cake is always good (purple icing included!)

I'm developing an acute issue where my wallet bursts open every time i look a a telescope for sale. I may have to take drastic action to resolve this

Hoping to have a look through some scopes this weekend (have made the requisite sacrifices to the weather gods ) and get an idea what i want to start with. Hopefully will have a new toy to bring to the AstroCamp.


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Old 26-06-2018, 11:54 AM
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I have found that regular small purchases of gear helps to train the muscle that keeps the wallet closed.

Sometimes!
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Old 26-06-2018, 12:06 PM
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I have found that regular small purchases of gear helps to train the muscle that keeps the wallet closed.

Sometimes!

This is true, but usually an initial large investment is also needed to give focus for the following smaller purchases.
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Old 26-07-2018, 09:30 PM
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Did someone say cake?....Cake or not I'll be there with some new toys to try out. Looking forward to catching up! Cheers!
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Old 27-07-2018, 02:31 PM
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Am super keen to go to this.
Can basically operate my scope, so keen to learn plenty.
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Old 31-07-2018, 08:02 AM
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I’ll have the spit there again!


Along with my brand new Takahashi TOA 150!


Just kidding
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Old 31-07-2018, 03:41 PM
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Am super keen to go to this.
Can basically operate my scope, so keen to learn plenty.
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Just putting some small details together. If you have any queries, please PM me or call me on 0448 567 187

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Old 31-07-2018, 05:25 PM
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Does that mean Steve that you're not bringing the one from Uni?

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Old 31-07-2018, 06:22 PM
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I’ll have the spit there again!
This statement has great appeal...
Do we have a resident butcher? Or byo meaty bits?
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Old 01-08-2018, 09:09 AM
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Malcom organises the meat from the local butcher plus salads - all for $10, from memory usually any profit from the spit goes to charity. But I'll let Malcom clarify my comments if needed. Not to be missed!

Malcom I'll leave the cakes and purple icing! to others - but I'll do a couple of pavlovas.

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Malcom organises the meat from the local butcher plus salads - all for $10, from memory usually any profit from the spit goes to charity. But I'll let Malcom clarify my comments if needed. Not to be missed!

Malcom I'll leave the cakes and purple icing! to others - but I'll do a couple of pavlovas.

Paul
Ah ok.
Sounds good to me for a birthday dinner.

Not fussed on what colour th the icing is, but I'll skip on the candles, don't want to cause the local CFA any undue stress
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Old 31-08-2018, 10:50 PM
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Hi guys

Can anyone join this star party or is it just for members, I’ve never been to a star party and would love to come.

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