Central Coast Observing - 8th December

iceman (Mike) · #1 19-11-2007, 10:44 AM

Why not get in early..

Next new moon is 10th December, so Saturday the 8th seems like a good night for a get together.

Geoff maybe we could request a fresh slashing a few days before? Or would we be pushing our luck? My shoes were soaked after last time

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #2 19-11-2007, 11:06 AM

Yes - i had the 8th penciled in Mike

as far as the grass goes - i will see what i can do - maybe someone that has a ute and a ride on mower might go up there and trim it up for us

as this will probably be our last get to gether before Xmas i would URGE all and sundry to make a special effort to get there on the nite

so c'mon all you newcastle and sydney ites (and the coast of course)

come and have a look at the pony club and share an ISS xmas party with us

geoff

h0ughy (David) · #3 19-11-2007, 11:17 AM

bugger its the wife's birthday!!!!!!!!!!!! OK there is 240 available? Willl need to really work on this one.......

[1ponders] (Paul) · #4 19-11-2007, 11:22 AM

Dontchajustluv a man who lives dangerously.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #5 19-11-2007, 11:24 AM

all i can say Dave, is - BRING THE WIFE - and the kids

there is no excuse

we have tables, we have chairs, we have fridges, we have microwaves, we have pie warmers, we have freezers - HECK - we even have MALE and FEMALE toilets (with lights in them)

PS - NEPHEW - this means you too - listen and obey the request from your favourite uncle

geoff

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #6 19-11-2007, 11:28 AM

and if you get here early enough, there is a shop down the road where you can buy her a hamburger for her tea

geoff

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #7 19-11-2007, 11:29 AM

bring your own birthday cake though

i'm only going to bring the XMAS cake

geoff

[1ponders] (Paul) · #8 19-11-2007, 11:29 AM

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all i can say Dave, is - BRING THE WIFE - and the kids

that's even funnier

Just to keep on topic; seeing as Lostock isn't in January/February anymore, and I don't have a snowflakes hope in hell of making an October get together, I might have to see if I can do a slow drive down the coast one Xmas holidays and join you all for a darksky night at the Pony Club.

You will have to promise clear skies though.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #9 19-11-2007, 11:32 AM

all we can promise you Paul is that -

the gate will be open - and the fridge will be full

geoff

h0ughy (David) · #10 19-11-2007, 11:33 AM

the only possible way is if it was for a school....... (mmm Astro school of hard luck???) as I said I will work on this one - maybe take her out on the friday night????

[1ponders] (Paul) · #11 19-11-2007, 11:34 AM

It's a date, maybe even a sticky date.

Can't have the Astrofest having all the fun.

Shoosh Mike!

h0ughy (David) · #12 19-11-2007, 11:34 AM

Could tell her Rod Stewart will be there (Geoff can you dress up and jump around and sing for a bit???) that might get me there?

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #13 19-11-2007, 11:38 AM

did i not mention Dave that on the nite we were hosting children from the local Preschool up the road.

the mothers will be bringing them over around 11pm

geoff

h0ughy (David) · #14 19-11-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

did i not mention Dave that on the nite we were hosting children from the local Preschool up the road.

the mothers will be bringing them over around 11pm

geoff

xstream (John) · #15 19-11-2007, 12:17 PM

Did someone mention sticky date!

Rodstar (Rod) · #16 19-11-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by xstream

Did someone mention sticky date!

I have often found that a serve of sticky date (pudding) can lead to another sticky date (non-pudding). One has to find something to do to work off those excess calories.

h0ughy (David) · #17 19-11-2007, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodstar

I have often found that a serve of sticky date (pudding) can lead to another sticky date (non-pudding). One has to find something to do to work off those excess calories.

Stay up all night walking around a scope

gmbfilter (Geoff) · #18 19-11-2007, 04:11 PM

Sounds like another fabulous night, with beer and cake as well. I should be able to bring ride on with me and mow before everyone sets up probably only hour or so

okiscopey (Mike) · #19 19-11-2007, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gmbfilter

I should be able to bring ride on with me and mow before everyone sets up probably only hour or so

Looking better all the time!

I'll bring the Coopers Sparkling Ale - goes well with sticky date pudding. Now all I need to do is apply for a leave pass.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #20 19-11-2007, 05:33 PM

so you knew who i was talking about then Geoff

thanks - that would be great
we only need to do next to the fences and about 20 yards out onto the field i reckon - about where we were standing to see the comet

and YES - start earning your leave passes fella's - and more important - GET EM SIGNED !

geoff