Bretti - maybe

[Allan_L]

Joanne says I need an Astronomy camping holiday break...??? :confused2:
OK
So in the interests of preserving my marriage, I am thinking, 3 or so nights at Bretti next week, from Wednesday 23 August.?
BUT ... Seeking like minded companions!
Anyone??? :hi:

[GTB_an_Owl]

probably not me

tuesday pick up new glasses
wednesday nite tennis
saturday nite a birthday party to go to

but gee i would love to - 7Timer not looking good either

geoff

[Allan_L]

yeah, Geoff, I have to agree - latest forecast is a bit disappointing.
possible cloud and chance of periodic drizzle
a few likely starters have indicated warmer weather would be preferred.
I saw today a prediction of Snow for the Barringtons.
So, maybe next month.

[GTB_an_Owl]

what we doing this month?

geoff

[Shano592]

I may be able to get as far out as Bretti this month.

PC as always is a backup location.

[Fizics]

Wednesday 20th September is new moon. I would be interested in Tuesday to Friday.

[Shano592]

Mine would just be an overnighter, if I can escape.

Still renovating the house, and setting up a new eCommerce site at work.

[Inmykombi]

I would love to get away again, I will try to swing work so I can go between tues 19th till the friday 22nd....
Fingers and toes crossed.

[Allan_L]

Trying to reschedule my dentist appointment from next Thursday (21st)
but I have been waiting 10 weeks to get in for this one so ... ? :shrug:

[Allan_L]

Well...
The bad news is: my mouth and jaw are a bit sore;
The good news is: I am free for next week. :)

[Inmykombi]

You wont believe this Alan, but I broke a piece off one of my back teeth with an Olive seed.
I also need to go to the dentist next week now.
What a bummer. This tooth has been a lot of trouble over the years and I would love to get rid of it.

Maybe next week is out for me now.

[GTB_an_Owl]

which means?

geoff

[Shano592]

Isn't there an ad on TV about this? Weren't you paying attention to the ads?

This is why I don't eat olives. Apart from the fact I don't like them..

Sounds painful, Geoff.

[Inmykombi]

Another problem I have which means a No Go for me, is that my van has put itself into a LIMP MODE. It has a problem with the exhaust gas re-circulation system or some rubbish. Which will be about $1300.00 for the replacement of a valve I am told.
It is booked in for Wednesday and it may be there for Thursday as well.
Most of my jobs were pushed back due to this issue.
The dentist bill will also be something I don't need at present.
Sorry Folks.
I just cannot win at present.

[Inmykombi]

Not too painful Shane, just a nagging constant pain.

[GTB_an_Owl]

you need a vehicle for a couple of days Geoff ?

i probably can't go either
wife has a broken bone in her foot - who knows what will come along with doctors etc

geoff

[Inmykombi]

No thanks Geoff, I can borrow Karen's car for work stuff if I need to.

I can still drive it in LIMP mode but it has no power and does not like hills at all....Back to 1st gear on hills.

Thx anyway buddy.

PS Hope Lyns foot heals quickly.

[Inmykombi]

I dont get to watch much TV, we may watch a series for a while sometimes.
So I missed and add about teeth or whatever it was.

Cheers buddy.

[Shano592]

Wow, it seems like everybody's in the wars lately.

Anyway, may your day be better than Cassini's !

[Allan_L]

:lol::rofl:

Well said.
However, after making the effort to fit in with Geoff's timetable, well, I am still packing for this trip.
Tuesday arvo until Friday.
School holidays commence Friday 22, so I reckon I'll be out of there by lunchtime Friday.
:shrug: Call me anti-social. :shrug:

[Inmykombi]

Strike 3 and I am out. Just did my back in.... Working on Saturday trying to get through the work backlog. ( now hunched over like the old man that I am becoming )....
So Sorry to all who said they were fitting in with my timetable....

Geoffro.

[Allan_L]

Sorry to hear that Geoff.
Hope you (and your red wagon) are back to full strength soon.

As for me, I am still planning on a Tuesday to Friday camp.
Locked and loaded.

[glend]

The weather forecast is looking great for you Allan, and John, Shane, and others. Wish i could come. Have fun.
Glen

[Shano592]

Wish I could too.

This work thing is getting bothersome. Always in the way of my entertainment.

I hope that those who venture up have an excellent time of it.

[GTB_an_Owl]

ok

change of plans
things medical wise not as bad as first thought

I HAVE A LEAVE PASS AGAIN

mostly packed - just a few things in the morning

see you some time after lunch Al

geoff

[Fizics]

Will try to get there for Wednesday night.

[Allan_L]

I am leaving after lunch.
aiming for a 4:00 arrival

[GTB_an_Owl]

what a great 4 days for the 3 amigo's

geoff

[Allan_L]

Absolutely fantastic 4 day (night) event.
Beautiful dark skies every night
Very little dew if any.
Learnt a lot about Argo Navis (what a great system :) )
Great company (thanks Geoff and Jakob)

It was perfect (until supplies ran dry)

Already talking about October new moon.
:thanx:

[Rick Petrie]

Sounds fabulous guys. Wish I could have been there. :thumbsup:
One day soon we might get a break????

[Inmykombi]

Sorry I missed it Gents. Sounds like it was a great trip with the dark sky and no dew.
Van now back on the road, but the back is still very sore and I am having time off work. Chipped tooth ended up being a cracked tooth. $1700.00 later for a Crown, I can chew on it again.
I wont make the next one in October either, Karen and I are celebrating 30 yrs marriage this year and going away for a holiday.

[Shano592]

Congratulations, Geoff! Have a nice time away.

Nothing worse than tooth pain, I can attest. I have had wisdom teeth feel like they are drilling into my brain, and I have had one of my incisors busted apart playing basketball. Even a snapped ankle didn't hurt as much.

I think for the next 3 months, I am chained to the local area. Work is about to ramp up, so if I can get away at all it will be a bonus.

[Inmykombi]

Thx for the good wishes shane. I'll get away camping again eventually I hope.

[Shano592]

Failing that, you may need to sort out a grab & go scope, and a comfortable recliner, from which to use it!

[glend]

Geoff, i think this rig would be ideal for Bretti, and just add a cup holder for the Port:

https://stargazerslounge.com/gallery/album/2187-norms-goto-binocular-chair/

I was amazed at what a search for "binocular chair" turns up, but it has to be GOTO and there are not many of those. Looks like it would fit in your van.

[Allan_L]

Just going through some old Photo Challenge Hall of Fame shots...

How times have changed... :lol:





vs

September 2017 Bretti camp

[Shano592]

Positive Evolution!

[GTB_an_Owl]

Tarp master
:lol:


geoff

[GTB_an_Owl]

$50/$80 worth of new tarps every trip :thumbsup:

geoff

[Rick Petrie]

Must be happy in retirement these days. More time on his hands to think about symmetry. LOL.:thumbsup:

[GTB_an_Owl]

me or Allan?



geoff

[Rick Petrie]

Didn't think of that Geoff. Both of you I guess.?????:thumbsup:

[Allan_L]

September at Bretti was a blast.
Next New Moon is next Friday (20th October).
Weather predictions not in yet.
School holidays are finished.
My calendar indicates I am free from Tuesday to the Friday inclusive.
May be last opportunity before it gets too hot (for camping).
Any suggestions / discussion points?

[GTB_an_Owl]

will start working on the minister for finance

early in the week might be a bit wet according to 7Timer

geoff

[Shano592]

I can't do it. Work is already ramping up.

I will probably just open the Pony Club gates on either the Friday or Saturday night of the 20th/21st.

[Allan_L]

Jakob, Geoff,

Which one of you said they would like me to forward the email from DSO Browser about Personalized Observing List Suggestions for New Moon.

Please PM me your email address if you would like a forward.

Or anyone else for that matter.

[GTB_an_Owl]

not I

geoff

[GTB_an_Owl]

do we bother to pack gentlemen?

[Allan_L]

still considering options.
hopefull

[multiweb]

Gotta be in to win it. :windy:

[Allan_L]

sadly, :(
I think you are right Glen.
It seems to be widespread effecting all of our usual haunts.

[glend]

Sorry Allan and others, i deleted my weather comment about the same time Allan posted. I figured if i wasn't sure i could go then i should not comment.

Hopefully the forecast changes, regardless of what were doing.

[GTB_an_Owl]

7Timer saying it might at least be a camping trip - with the possibility of some seeing Wed/Thur

i think i have a leave pass

geoff

[Allan_L]

Hmmm! ... Why Not :shrug::question: :thumbsup:

[GTB_an_Owl]

maybe down to seeing on Thur only

still interested ?

no guarantee forecast is correct of course

geoff

[GTB_an_Owl]

how many starters do we have?


geoff

[Allan_L]

Let me start the Sound-off!!!
...one !
......

[GTB_an_Owl]

two


geoff

[Allan_L]

I guess two has it.

Leaving about 1pm

See you up there around 4:30pm (or stopping at Gloucester Woolies about 3:30)

[GTB_an_Owl]

leaving in about 10 minutes

geoff

[malau]

There will be a meteorite shower this wkend just see anyone will go although the weather seems no good

[multiweb]

In Sydney unlikely at this stage unfortunately. Depends how fast that front will go through. Maybe lucky. Not too far SW of Sydney stands a much better chance IMHO.

[Allan_L]

Who would believe weather forecasters.!?!
Despite advice ...
Days were great for camping. I think I got sun-burnt.
Nights were great for star-gazing.
Glad I took the scope!
Who'd have thought it!
Another successful Bretti camp.
sorry no one else could make it.
thanks to Geoff for the company.

[GTB_an_Owl]

yep............great 3 days away again
plenty of sun for the solar panels and not many clouds to detract from the nite viewing
12 meteors count thursday nite
sorry Geoff - not one satellite sited over the whole three nites
actual weather did not match forecasts until today - early shower then rain after lunch
rained constantly the whole 230 ks home
glad we decided not to stay an extra day

geoff