Snake Valley Astro Camp Nov 2018 9/11 - 13/11

[barx1963]

Dates for the next SV Astro Camp are November 9-13 2018
This is the weekend following Vic South in Nhill so if anyone is courageous enough to try 2 camps in a row, now your chance.

More details to follow!!

Cheers

Malcolm

[pfitzgerald]

I'm in. How long to go is it?

[Garnimoa]

I'll be there too!
Can't wait! :)

:thumbsup:

[leon]

Ok, where is Jen :shrug: :lol:

Leon :thumbsup:

[04Stefan07]

Count me in!

[Jen]

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Hehehe...
I'm already counting down Paul 😜
Is it November yet ??

😈😈😈😜😜😍😍🤗🤗
🔭🔭🔭

[pfitzgerald]

Same here - now that your counter is up!

Now push that button!

[Jen]

:rofl::rofl::rofl:
:shrug:

[pfitzgerald]

Have you done so yet Jen...? :einstein:

[Jen]

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Ummm no not yet :shrug:
:poke::poke::poke::poke:

[pfitzgerald]

Be brave!

[NewBee101]

Count me in for November camp. Might be ready to take some pics of the clusters and nebula by then. :astron: If only I can get some clear skies here in Stawell to get some practice up.
Robert

[Weird1]

I have permission to attend November as long I take SWMBO, just have to decide which scope to take.

Cheers Keith :thumbsup:

[Wombat_In_Space]

I am going to try to get to this one, all things going my way I will be there.

[JohnG]

I will only be doing wide field and time lapse this time so I am more than happy to spend some one on one time with people getting started in AP. :):)

Cheers

[bojan]

I will be there this time.. at lest for the day, depending on work.

[The_bluester]

I should be in, hopefully for one night with Christopher again too.

I think I have a clash on the Nhill weekend so I expect to be up for some astro by then.

[erick]

After many years of enforced absence, I'm a maybe! Hoping the stars and planets align and I can come. Final decision, Malcolm - probably in October. Cheers, Eric

[barx1963]

Would be great to see you there Erick!!

Malcolm

[Jen]

Woohoo Awesome Eric :D welcome back to Oz :thumbsup:

[barx1963]

Thanks to everyone else who has responded. Will have the sheets and info organised shortly (I say that every camp I know!)
If anyone has any ideas for a presentation, let me know!

Malcolm

[Tinderboxsky]

I plan to be there. It will be my first time and I am looking forward to it. The ferry is booked from Tassie.
I am also planning to attend the VicSouth Star Party at Nhill the weekend before. Excellent timing to make the ferry trip worthwhile.

[Jen]

Woohoo welcome Steve 🤗 I love stirring up the noobies hehehehe 😈 I'm going to the Nhill camp too this year 👽👽 Yayyy see you then 😜😜

[Tinderboxsky]

Yes, look forward to seeing you there. I attended the SPSP earlier this month. Does that mean I am not a newbie anymore?

[Jen]

:lol::lol: your still noobie till you've been to snake valley hehe:D

[The_bluester]

I can't make Nhill this year due to a clash with something else, so looking very likely for SVAC.

[Goschencat]

Hoping to be able to make this one Malcolm. Is my Credit still good ?

Looking forward to some clear skies as Jen's new Maxi Observatory has stuffed the Swan Hill night skies for the next 10 years I reckon. :lol::rofl:

[pfitzgerald]

Hi Rex

I think that you've understated the case there - I reckon she's cruelled it for the whole state and then some! What a mighty edifice it's going to be when completed!

Paul

[Goschencat]

I know right !!
Just look at the Weather Victoria is having now :sadeyes:

There definitely needs to be a Fine of some sort for doing this to everyone :lol:

[pfitzgerald]

Absolutely!

[JohnG]

That weather has extended as far as up here at my place, gotta be the worst conditions for years....

You owe us big time, Jen....

[Jen]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[The_bluester]

Looking like I am in, with Christopher on the Saturday night again.

[TwistedRider]

As a total beginner, is there a calendar for this type of event.


Its certainly something i'd be interested in, but think i should get a handle on the basics 1st.


Oh and a telescope might help.

[pfitzgerald]

Welcome to the forum Drew

You don't need a telescope to go, there will be a number of scopes set up that you will be able to look through. As a beginner, going to an astro camp like SVAC and talking with the folk there will help get you started on your own astro journey - and shorten the time needed 'to get a handle on the basics' as you put it.

For the cost of the weekend it is a really cheap investment in your own personal development as an amateur astronomer.

Paul

[barx1963]

Drew
Let me backup Pauls comment, camps are one of the best ways to learn about what scope options are out there or to use your gear better. I haven't looked back once I started joining in

Hope you are able to come along!!

Malcolm

[barx1963]

Hi all
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!!

Cheers

Malcolm

[TwistedRider]

Thanks Paul and Malcolm,

I was hoping that was the case.

This far out I can be sure to make plans.

I will eagerly awat the booking sheets etc.

(My condolences Malcom)

[Jen]

Don't listen to them Drew, it's a trap 😜😜 the first time I turned up there I turned up with one blankly 😱 no cameras, laptops or anything but a teeny tiny scope that I didn't even know how to use.
Now I have about five scopes with lots of bits n pieces and I'm now building an observatory to put it all in hahahaha 😈😈
Don't say I didn't warn ya lmfao 🤣 I just love noobies 👍👍
Welcome Drew it's an awesome camp and the guys are always willing to help 😈🤗😜👍⭐️⭐️

[pfitzgerald]

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! :thumbsup::rofl:;)

Paul

[Jen]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Hehehe sorry Paul 🤪 I’m sure the skies will be clear by November 👍👍

[pfitzgerald]

Where Jen? Where!? (Hopefully here in Melbourne in just over a week and a half!)

Paul

PS Great to see the progress on your Observatory.

[Jen]

Hehehe thank you Paul 🤗 It's getting pretty exciting now 😜 I can't wait to move in 😊😊

[Jen]

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)

[TwistedRider]

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. :thumbsup:

[Jen]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[TwistedRider]

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

[pfitzgerald]

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!

[TwistedRider]

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 :astron:

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


Cheers,
Drew

[The_bluester]

I have found that regular small purchases of gear helps to train the muscle that keeps the wallet closed.

Sometimes!

[TwistedRider]

This is true, but usually an initial large investment is also needed to give focus for the following smaller purchases.

[astro_nutt]

Did someone say cake?....Cake or not I'll be there with some new toys to try out. Looking forward to catching up! Cheers!

[TwistedRider]

Am super keen to go to this.
Can basically operate my scope, so keen to learn plenty.

[Starrymessenger]

I’ll have the spit there again!


Along with my brand new Takahashi TOA 150!


Just kidding :lol:

[barx1963]

Drew
Just putting some small details together. If you have any queries, please PM me or call me on 0448 567 187

Cheers

Malcolm

[pfitzgerald]

Does that mean Steve that you're not bringing the one from Uni?

Paul

[TwistedRider]

This statement has great appeal...
Do we have a resident butcher? Or byo meaty bits?

[pfitzgerald]

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

[TwistedRider]

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 :rofl:

[Dbroz]

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.

Thanks guys

Daniel

[bojan]

Daniel,

I am sure you will be welcome, just let Malcolm know you are coming.
If you are coming with equipment there is a small fee for using place & power point, and of course if you are staying overnight, make sure accommodation is still available.

[pfitzgerald]

Hi Daniel - anyone who has an interest in astronomy is welcome. If you don't have gear of your own you will have the opportunity to look at, and look through, what others have (a great way to start and get some good advice if you don't yet have your own gear). As Bojan suggested, contact Malcolm for all the details wrt registration etc. Hopefully we will see you there.

Paul

[Jen]

Oohhh we just love noobies Daniel 😈😈 come along you will learn so much and the people there are very helpful. And we don't bite (much) hehehe
PS: it only costs $10 a year to become a member 🤗🤗

[TwistedRider]

Don't worry Daniel, you won't be the only newbie.

Will be my 1st time too.

[Dbroz]

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Thanks heaps guys for the reply, I have attached a photo of my recently built 18”, I also have a 12” skywatcher I will be bringing. I usually just use these at home in Melbourne. I do have a bit of light pollution from street lights right next to my house, bringing these to a dark site star party would be amazing. How do I contact Malcolm to let him know?

Thanks guys. I hope to see you there.

[The_bluester]

Speaking of SVAC, have registration forms gone out? I have not seen them, I will be up for two nights with my young bloke again.


Daniel, Malcolm will probably spot this anyway. To answer my own question, I assume that registration is not open yet as normally the forms are in the first post.

[Dbroz]

I sent Malcolm a message from his website, I will wait for his reply. Thanks again guys

[barx1963]

Hi guys
Will send them out this week, just wanted to touch base with Andrew (the camp manager) but he has been overseas for while and has just arrived back.
I am in middle of moving house to our new place, so may not be super quick at replying to enquiries over next couple of weeks.
Daniel, look forward to seeing your 18"!!

Malcolm

[cjpops]

Gday Malcolm, keen to join this star party, not sure on numbers but will let you know.

[Jen]

Woohoo is it November yet 🤗🤗🤗 I just booked in for Nhill too yayyy 👽👽

[TwistedRider]

Can anyone shed someight in the event at Nhill?
I think I'm missing the memo where to go looking for events.

Super keen for Snake Valley, lot of interested members means a good event.

[barx1963]

Nhill is run by the Astro Society of Vic and the South Aust Society as a joint event. Website is here https://vicsouth.info/vicsouth.htm

Malcolm

[Dbroz]

Thanks Malcolm

I will definitely be there. I am quite excited to meet people with the same interests as me. I am very new to astronomy and this will be my first star party. Can’t wait

Thanks

Daniel

[Wombat_In_Space]

Well I should have not said a word, I wont be making it this time, as my manager has been off work since July and doesn't look like he will be back till December. :(:(:(:(:(

[Jen]

:lol: yep I've heard this convo plenty of times during some crazy midnight chats on the field 🤣🤣🤣
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Is it November yet 🤣🤗😍😈

[TwistedRider]

I haven't missed the registration forms have I?

Really looking forward to this

[barx1963]

Hi guys
As some of you may be aware, we have moved now to our new abode in Geelong. Finally starting to settle in and be organised, so I can now do the registrations. Forms are attached to this post. I will also send out emails to the mailing list, if you want to be added to the mailing list, please send me a PM

Malcolm

[The_bluester]

Great stuff. Could I check Malcolm, I think I paid up my membership with the first camp this year?


I will be up with my son again at least one night so will probably do the same as last time, book a bunkhouse which will be shared with Andy but I will use a tent the night/s my son is with us so I can have him sleeping next to the field so I can keep on observing when he runs out of puff. If Andrew won't be able to attend I will release the bunkhouse for someone else, I will pay the bunkhouse cost either way.

[astro_nutt]

Good to hear your move went ok. Looking forward to spending a couple of nights in SV. Got the forms downloaded, and some new gadgets to try out.
Cheers!

[Tinderboxsky]

Just sent off my registration and payment for the four days.

We have had the Spirit of Tasmania booked for some time and we’ll visit family, VIC-SOUTH and then Snake Valley.

Looking forward to it.

[The_bluester]

Just paid mine up for two nights with myself and Christopher, busy month in November with three weekends in a row doing something, though I can't make Vicsouth this year.

[TwistedRider]

Got mind sorted yesterday.

I think I have most of what I need, still have to get a red torch though.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

[The_bluester]

Now to buy a new tent, and a trailer for some of the gear. With potentially three of us coming the amount of gear has out grown my ute! Two EQ6 type tripods, an EQ6, an AZEQ6, at least three scopes (One of them a dob) ann all the assorted stuff that comes that it. And we need the back seat now if there are three of us.

[astro_nutt]

Paid up for two nights....now the waiting!

[astro_nutt]

4 WEEKS TO GO!!!!!......Gah!..the waiting.....

[Jen]

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22 more sleeps 😱😱🤗🤗🤣🤣

[pfitzgerald]

About time you put the counter up Jen - otherwise I'ld miss the camp altogether!

Well done with the obsy too - are your bringing it on a trailer to SVAC?

Paul

[The_bluester]

Speaking of trailers, I just bought a covered 6 X 4 as the amount of gear we are bringing nowadays was getting challenging in the ute.

I just bought new sleeping bags too, I have paid for a cabin (Which Andy01 is in too) but I will be in my nice new tent with the young bloke. We were pretty cold last time out so a couple of -10 sleeping bags and mats to keep us from leaking too much heat down through the stretchers was the go.

[Jen]

Hehehe thanks Paul 🤗🤗
I would love to bring it with me but I don’t think it will fit in my car haha

[Jen]

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14 more sleeps 🤗🤗 woohoo

And all my gear is now set up in the obs 😱 I don’t want to pack it all up now 🤣😬

And Malcom is being very slack with the updates/replies this year 🤪🤪
No more archery for you Malcolm ITS ASTRO TIME 😈😈🤗🤗🤣🤣🤣
I wanna know which noobies I can harass and which regulars to hide from 🤣🤣

[Tinderboxsky]

Melbourne and Snake Valley here we come. :stargaze:

[The_bluester]

You would not hide from me would you Jen?


Smooth crossing Steve.

[NewBee101]

Hi everyone, gotta get myself organised for the S.V. star party, have not done much since March, so it's back to "newbee" status for me, I'll Try and get my registration in this week. Been busy doing other things since the last star party. I just about forgotten what teacher Jen taught me ha ha.
It'll be good to catch up with fellow astronomers. I may have a prospective new member, if Jen does not harass him. ha ha.

[TwistedRider]

Well I'm certainly in the newbie camp so will be happy to chat to everyone.

[Jen]

You better be imaging this time Rob (no excuses) hahahaha :rofl:

[Paddy]

Alas I'm going to miss this one. Hope you all have a great time and no sleep!

[byronpaul]

Paddy,

That’s a shame ... but we’ll reserve a spot in Dob Alley and have a nice red in your honour

Malcolm is going to get sick of me asking for the next target :)

Catch you next camp

Paul

[NewBee101]

Sorry Jen, My scope time has been nil since March I have nearly forgotten where South is lol lol. :lol:

[Jen]

Oh no Paddy 😱 you and your cool stories will be missed 🤗🤗

Shame on you Rob 🤣🤣🤣

[erick]

The possibility is growing - I will be in Melbourne from Thursday. All being well, I'll find my way to camp for an over-nighter - now to pick the best predicted weather evening and get myself there.

No gear - just wandering around annoying everyone and trying to get a look through people's scopes :D

[jbdave]

I'm bringing up a spare HEQ5 mount that I'll end up selling if anyone is interested. Will be there Fri and Sat nights. Also an Iptron tracker.

[The_bluester]

I have lost track, is there a roast going on this time on Saturday night? Just planning dinners for Toph and I.

[roddz]

Hi Malcolm
Could you put me down for Friday and Saturday night, sleeping in my van.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again, although weather is not looking to great.

Rodd

[Goschencat]

Hi all,
On behalf off the noisy one... (you all know who I mean :lol:)


Does anyone have a spare T2 adapter, like this one shown below, that we may be able to borrow (or purchase) for use at Snake Valley this weekend ?


It has an external T2 (42mm) thread one end, and an Internal M48 mm thread at the other end. Approx 42mm in length overall.


Any help appreciated to get "She, who shall be obeyed" off my back. :)



https://y7i4h2m2.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/FF145-Camera-Adapter.jpg

[Jen]

:lol::lol::lol:

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2 more sleeps yayyy 😍😍🤪🤪🔭🔭⭐️⭐️

[pfitzgerald]

Hi Rex

I'll have a look for you tonight - is it for a Canon camera?

Paul

[Goschencat]

Hi Paul,
No it's to use as an adapter to connect a ZWO1600MC camera to the ED120 corrector. I have one of these adapters that works great, but "SHE" doesn't. :rofl:
Any help appreciated.
Rex

[pfitzgerald]

Sorry Rex - I haven't got what you need then.

Paul

[TwistedRider]

What good options do people usually bring?
Things to Microwave in the kitchen or other simple stuff?

The mentioned roast sounds good though.

[cfn]

High resolution forecast is available at:
http://www.liveweather.com.au/snakevalley/
Clear skies.

[The_bluester]

All of the above Drew, people pretty much bring everything from microwave meals to bacon, eggs, sausages etc. The place has a decently kitted out kitchen to cook up whatever you bring.

[TwistedRider]

Thanks Paul,

I think I'm going to end up with frozen meals other than the Saturday night.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

[Andy01]

Pretty sure I have one of those you can borrow- will check in the am- I’m coming to SV too :)

[byronpaul]

Rex,

I’m also pretty sure I have one of those packed in the van, as well as other adapter parts we could assemble. Should have you covered ;)

Paul

[byronpaul]

Rex,

correction ….. tell Jen I've 100% got one in the van. Just checked :P

Paul

[mynameiscd]

Hi all,
Would love to come to my first astrocamp but Im not sure if ican make it on the weekend. Might be able to come for saturday night.
If i do come can i bring paperwork and cash on the day or do i need to scan it and email etc.
Also all i need is a parking space for my van which ill sleep in, (hopefully its really clear so i wont need to !).
Hope to see you all.
Andy

[pfitzgerald]

Hi Andy

Contact Malcolm re the paperwork side of your query - there will be plenty of space for you to park your van though. See you Saturday.

Paul

[Jen]

:stargaze::stargaze::stargaze::star gaze:

Hahaha thanks Rex 🤪 I haven’t been that annoying have I ? Haha :scared3:
Thanks Paul, Paul and Andy for looking for some extra bits for me hopefully between a few of us we can come up with something for me to go deeper into the dark side and give CCD imaging a go and try out sequence generator pro for the first time this weekend woohoo bring it on.......
I’m just a little bit excited 🤩🤩🤩
ok I’m a lot excited hahaha 🙃🙃😜😜🤪🤪😈😈
I have ordered the adapter from Bintel but I’m not liking my chances of it arriving in the post before I head to SV 😱

Drew the kitchen has everything in it to cook what ever you would like to bring, so don’t be shy hahaha you just have to clean up after yourself or the OCD nazis will hunt you down while u sleep 😂😂😂😂😈😈
And to the noobie Andy I’m sure it will be fine to bring your paperwork with you on the day, there is always plenty of room on the field to camp your van, as long as it’s not on my special spot hahahaha 🙃🙃

One more sleep everyone, drive safe and see you all soon. 😍😍

[The_bluester]

See you all tomorrow. I am still trying to convince another mate to come along for at least one night.

[pfitzgerald]

Please, please let the skies clear for Friday and Saturday night at least - otherwise it will be my 4th SVAC in a row where the gear has stayed in the car!

[Jen]

:eyepop::eyepop: four camps in a row 😱😱 we need to change that 🤪😈😜

[pfitzgerald]

Yep! You guys that can stay on for Sunday and Monday nights as well have been the fortunate ones. :-)

Paul

[mynameiscd]

Looks like a good clear window coming over Victoria on Saturday night.
A little early to be exact but CFN looks ok between 9pm and 2am.
Thanks Paul and Jen for making my mind up to come.
Cant wait to be outside in the cold with other like minded people not just sheep and kangaroos like normal!!.
Hope to see you all on Saturday.
Cheers
Andy

[pfitzgerald]

Cheers Andy - and welcome aboard - it'll be a great weekend.

Paul

[TwistedRider]

Thanks Jen,
From what I've been told I shall just require a microwave, or an oven to heat a few things up.

Excited and looking forward to this weekend.

Hopefully I can get everything aligned and collimated early on.

[Jen]

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Woohoo it’s today it’s today 🤗🤗🤗🤗
And my adapter arrived this morning 😱😜 so look out darker side I’m coming 😈
Drive safe everyone and see you all soon 😍😍

[bojan]

Well, it seems I will not have a lot of time to see you guys over this weekend...

I started the flooring work in our house in Ballarat - and once in the mood, it is not a good idea to stop. Or is it?

Clear skies..

[The_bluester]

Just about to leave home. Snake Valley from Kilmore via Melbourne here we come!

[Dbroz]

Hi everyone, I’m just seeing if anyone is at the snake valley star party at the moment. I’m coming up tomorrow and just want to see what the weather is like

[barx1963]

Great Sat night here at SV!! Clear skies, lots of scopes, great spit roast and old friends paying a visit (Hi Erick!)

Malcolm

[Andy01]

Yes indeed, thanks Malcolm & crew for another wonderful weekend away :thumbsup:
The company was great, the skies were clear, Jen’s onfield playlist was pumping and the spit roast was yummy!

Well done & thanks again, is it March yet? :lol:

[pfitzgerald]

Have just arrived home and unpacked - now to process all those lovely photons I captured - especially last night's, they were really good ones!

To Malcolm and Paul thank you for organising another great camp. To the new folk I hope that you enjoyed the camp, it was great to have you with us.

To John and Cam (Astronomy Down Under) thank you both for your informative talks. Thanks to Steve for the spit roast on Saturday night, and as always thank you to the regulars for your fellowship, help and company.

As Andy said: "Is it March yet!?"

Paul

[The_bluester]

Thanks to the crew for another enjoyable camp. With Toph there I did not really get a lot of viewing done but it was really more about getting him out for the weekend. We ended up spending a good chunk of time sitting in camp chairs watching for meteors, and he spotted what looked to have been an old, tumbling satellite so something new for him. I should have taken down the time and location to see if I could look it up and work out what it was.

I still got couple of great borrowed views, the usual wow moments on familiar targets through some nice big dobs, and a great view through a nice big frac showing what sort of contrast you can get with no central obstruction, 100mm + fracs are not my usual fare at all.

[astro_nutt]

I would like to add my thanks to Malcom and everyone for an enjoyable 2 nights. Now to spend some quality time processing. Hope to see you all again soon next year.
Regards and thanks....

[erick]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome on Saturday evening. Great to see some faces from years ago when I last attended and many new folks to meet. A particular thanks to Paul for kindly sharing time on SDM055 so I could reacquaint with old friends in the southern skies.

I didn't have substantial cold weather gear - toes froze at 4am Sunday at 2 deg C. Next time I'll be ready with the right gear and scope(s?) for four solid nights of enjoyment.

Is it March yet?

Eric

And indeed - many thanks Malcolm! :thumbsup:

[barx1963]

Hey Eric
Can I book you in for March yet? On a serious note, it was great to see you there after all these years.

Malcolm

[Bruceaust]

Had a great time. Very Relaxing. Thanks everyone.

[Jen]

I just want to wish my favourite Snake Valley peeps a merry merry xmas :P
There is no such thing a good astro camp without my review afterwards :)
It took me a while to recover from this one after going to the Nhill camp too the weekend before, I think I was on my best behaviour at this camp (well sort of hehehe) Friday night nothing would work for me grrrrr i had software issues big time :sadeyes: Sat night I nutted out all my issues and I was on a mission and I got a few cool pics this time woohoo
Unfortunately SV didn't do its usual ritual of being clear on the last night but we were treated with awesome weather the first two nights this time round :thumbsup: :thumbsup:)
I was very impressed with how clean the kitchen (mostly stayed clean this time) good job guys :thumbsup:
I loved annoying the noobies I hope we didn't scare you off too much and that you come back again hahahaha
Was awesome to see Erick again cheers buddy ;)
And Cams aboriginal talk was very cool :):) thanks Cam :thumbsup:
And most of all, you all really are a great bunch of people to be around ( seriously) so much knowledge happily shared around during the whole camp is just awesome, (I even felt a little special as I got to share my knowledge to someone else for a change) see I can be a good student hey John G hahaha......… hehehe
I just want to thank you all for such an amazing relationship we have (my fav little astro family) my highlight was my little surprise from Paul, the purple pavs to celebrate my obs was just so cool :D:D:D:D:D thank you Paul (I felt a little bit special) hehehe it was yummy as too :P:P
Another awesome camp done and dusted thanks Malcolm and the crew for keeping it running and yet another yummy feed by Steve, Steve, Steve :rofl:
check out my pics from the camp ;)
cheers everyone IS IT MARCH YET ? :question::question:
:thanx::thanx::thanx: th:thanx: thank you all for making this camp so special


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