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Old 01-03-2017, 03:49 PM
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Bretti or Chaffey Dam getaway

Just starting a new thread to see if anyone wants to get away to Chaffey Dam or Bretti from Thursday 23rd March until Monday 28th March.

Post away my friends, and we will try to have a long awaited get-together.
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Old 01-03-2017, 04:34 PM
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I certainly want to go then Geoff.
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Old 01-03-2017, 05:36 PM
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As discussed, count me in.
Destination still to be decided.
Chaffey: $6/day includes Hot showers and flushing toilets plus dam swimming and activities
Shops nearby
vs
Bretti: Free, own shower, dump toilet, and stream enough to get wet
Shops 32K

Distance from Tuggerah (Twin Servos)
Chaffey 320k (under 4 hours)
Bretti 225k (3 hours)
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Old 01-03-2017, 09:02 PM
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I certainly want to go then Geoff.
Great to see you again Glen. Maybe Chaffey would be great as I have not been there for a while, and last time I was there the Dam was very very Low....and I got bit by a fish....
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Old 02-03-2017, 03:00 PM
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Hi I'm Ricky & I think the star party is a great idea.. I'm not available for this upcoming event but am very interested in future star parties that u guys organise. Keep up the good work .

Cheers.

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Old 04-03-2017, 07:47 PM
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Hi I'm Ricky & I think the star party is a great idea.. I'm not available for this upcoming event but am very interested in future star parties that u guys organise. Keep up the good work .

Cheers.

Ricky
Hi Ricky,
Good to have you on board at Ice In Space.
Keep an eye out for Camping trips or New Moon gatherings around the Central Coast, and you will be most welcome to joins us anytime.
We have a great deal of fun on the camping trips, including some nice dark skies.

Rgds Geoffro.

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Old 06-03-2017, 07:53 PM
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2 Weeks to go ( approx.) and not much interest ? Whats happening people ?
Chaffey or Bretti ?

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Old 08-03-2017, 09:14 PM
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Well I will make a vote for BRETTI.

I have been checking some info on Chaffey and the Dam is really full
( 99 % ) and the areas to camp in could be a little restrictive for space, especially with the extra boating enthusiasts frequenting the dam since the level has risen.

Anyway....I vote for BRETTI.
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OK Geoff.
As I recall, GTB visited Chaffey in October and said all of our previous campsites were underwater, and there were very few FLAT sites available.
On the basis of your report that it is still 99%, I presume that still applies.

So Bretti here we come.

Haven't been out there since February 2016 as I recall. !!!
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OK Geoff.
As I recall, GTB visited Chaffey in October and said all of our previous campsites were underwater, and there were very few FLAT sites available.
On the basis of your report that it is still 99%, I presume that still applies.

So Bretti here we come.

Haven't been out there since February 2016 as I recall. !!!
Chaffey level on this web site. ( coy and paste )

http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/Water-and-Sewerage/Water-Supplies/Current-Dam-Levels/Current-Dam-Levels

Chaffey 97.8
percent full.

Bretti it is then.

Looking forward to it and praying for good weather.
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Hi from Neil

Will be taking my scope out to Gilgandra for the new moon period after 28th March as my wife feels compelled to visit her mother. Used to be a difficult task.
So sorry I wont be around.
All the best
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Old 11-03-2017, 09:19 AM
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Preliminary weather prediction looks gruesome for both sites from 22-26 March.
Watching this as it approaches

Even similar all the way up at Glen Riddle (great spot NW from Tamworth),
and even as far west as Coolah (SW from Coonabarabran).

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Thats a bummer. And of course....clear skies at present with the Full Moon....
I'll keep an eye on the weather too. I don't want to get soaked and have to pack away a wet trailer tent.
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Geoff I just had a look at the Accuweather Extended Forecast for Gloucester and it seems to be changing abit from the Thursday. There might be a window of opporunity, so don't give up just yet. Of course, the way it is now it changes every hour.
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Geoff I just had a look at the Accuweather Extended Forecast for Gloucester and it seems to be changing abit from the Thursday. There might be a window of opporunity, so don't give up just yet. Of course, the way it is now it changes every hour.

Lets keep our finger and toes crossed.
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I have checked a few weather predictions for this week, and it looks pretty awful for Astronomy in the Gloucester area as well as many other spots.
Still a few days to go for a better weather prediction.
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It seems to be a wash out Geoff. The amount of rain that has already fallen up that way means it would take a week of sunshine to dry out, and there is more rain coming.
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Yep, looks like another no go. Does anyone else have any input ?
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Yep Geoff weather stinks for camping and viewing. If anyone is interested could meet up for coffee during the week.
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Yep Geoff weather stinks for camping and viewing. If anyone is interested could meet up for coffee during the week.
Its a real bummer. I cant change my leave dates now either. I am now just staring at the computer not knowing what to do at the moment.
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