Border Stargaze 2008 - 28-31 August

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Hi all

Its coming! Are you ready for ............Border Stargaze 2008.

Watch this space.

Cheers Petra

[h0ughy (David)]

might have to convince me to come - tossing up to go to this of Qld Astrofest - I will be on borrowed time so to speak and must enjoy what I can!!!

[spacezebra (Petra)]

What can we entice you with David?

Cheers Petra

[leon]

Yep petra, I'm ready. you do remember i need the penthouse suite.. don't you.

Leon

[matt]

Would really like to go to BSG this year.

I missed last year's due to the move to Brisbane.

Is it going to be on at the same time as Astrofest this year?

That'd make for a tough decision but I'd probably have to go with my 'home' event.

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Matt

I think that Astrofest is at the beginning of August this year. I would love to do an Astrofest one year, if I could squeeze it in I would do both.

Hopefully we will see you at 2009.

Cheers Petra

[mill (Martin)]

Originally Posted by leon

Yep petra, I'm ready. you do remember i need the penthouse suite.. don't you.

Leon

Nope, mine all mine

[leon]

Bugger off Mill, your to late.

Leon

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Hi all

Come on guys - there will be penthouses for both of you...

We have been overwhelmed by the support of residents here in the border region and by the various sites that have approached us to host Border Stargaze 2008.

We should be finalising the package within days and announcing the details very shortly. We are getting extremely excited about what we will be able to offer .

Stay tuned....

Cheers Petra

[leon]

Thanks Petra, trust me, were tuned.

Leon

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Hi all
We have been absolutely blown away by the amount of interest we have received from various potential sites in our region that are keen to host Border Stargaze 2008.

But at the end of the day we have chosen a site that we feel provides all the important elements of a good Star Party get together.

The Astronomical Society of Albury Wodonga is proud to announce that Border Stargaze 2008 will return to Wymah Valley Retreat formerly known as The Great Aussie Resort. The exciting news is that the retreat has undergone a major transformation. Accommodation has been added and upgraded, including the addition of a bunkhouse and teachers accommodation.
Camping sites - now have an ensuite!

We are very committed to keeping the accommodation and food pricing as low as possible, and at the same time offering a added bonus to all that register as with last years event.

Details and photos of the new accommodation types and rates will be announced as soon registration goes live in late February


More information shortly.

Cheers Petra

[Rob_K]

That is terrific news Petra! It is a great location, and the upgraded facilities will be a bonus. Also nice to hear that you are getting a lot of local support for the event - it has to be good for the region.

Anyway, I'm really looking forward to this year's Border Stargaze, woo-hoo! Don't miss it if you can possibly get there!!

Cheers -

[33South (Chris)]

Great news for a great community event, and for someone who usually camps last years BSG was pure luxury.

I've spoken to one two people who wanted to come with their families but were reluctant, they assumed the accommodation was like the cabins/facilities at Lostock or Snake valley - I put them right.

Where do I sign.

[Satchmo]

Great news Petra I look forward to attending this year.

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Originally Posted by Satchmo

Great news Petra I look forward to attending this year.

Yeah - are we going to try it again Mark?

[leon]

Looking forward to this one Petra, If it is as good as the last one we could not hope for any more.

leon

[The Unbeliever]

Hi all,
The photos were taken today and they give you a pretty good idea of what to expect. More will follow as we get the opportunity to visit the site over the coming months.
Cheers

Dave

Ph1 Bunkhouse courtyard, Ph2 Park View Cabin, Ph3 Park View Cabin Ext, Ph4 & 5 Bunkhouse and Ph6 a neat row of leisure units and park view cabins.

[ausastronomer (John Bambury)]

I will be attending again with my wife Sue and son Jake and 18" Obsession.

Cheers,
John B

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Hi John

It will be good to see you both again.

The site looks great! They have done a lot of work to upgrade all accommodation types, without any major impacts to the observing fields.

I just cant get over the fact that the camper van sites now have ensuites - I have never seen that before.

Cheers Petra

[Loupy31 (Peter)]

Hi Petra,
How are you, When will pricing and any more info be available,

Regards Loupy31