IISAC2008 : 30th October - 2nd November 2008

[iceman]

Thanks to some speedy work by Quasar Astronomy, i'll have copies of the Astronomy 2009 Yearbook for sale at IISAC.

If you've already ordered your copy, you can pick it up at IISAC.

If you haven't ordered yet, you're welcome to simply buy them at IISAC.

Cheers

[alexk13]

Well I don't understand all the stuff on those weathr pages, but it doesn't look real good out my window atm:sadeyes:, but I don't care - it will be great to meet everyone and put some faces to the names.

Now I have to go do some serious car mods - Bike racks off, roof boot on:eyepop:
then pack all my gear in.

See you all in a bit over 24 hours :)

[RB]

I'm still not sure if I'll make IISAC, but if I do I look forward to saying g'day Alex.
Have a safe trip.

[GTB_an_Owl]

get your gear ready RB

get your gear ready

geoff

[Inmykombi]

Getting ready now.

Geoff ( Mr Owl ) what time do ya wanna lkeave tomorrow ?
I will follow you again and dodge those tent poles that fly off your trailer.:lol:

Where will I meet you ?

[Inmykombi]

Rick....
What time do you wanna leave ?

We can meet somewhere I guess.

Geoffro.

[GTB_an_Owl]

9am would be about right

say - meet at the rest station at the ourimbah on ramp

if i ever get packed that is
i'm getting there - but i have two puters to fix if i can before i go - and not one of them is being nice to me

oh! and the blasted dryer is stuck again :mad2:

geoff

[Inmykombi]

oh! and the blasted dryer is stuck again :mad2:

geoff[/quote]


Sorry, the warranty was up as soon as I drove out the driveway.:whistle:

Maybe you do need a new motor.

[GTB_an_Owl]

CONCRETE warranties they are called Geoff

null and void as soon as you drive off it :lol:

geoff

[hector]

Hi All
hopalong here
Just with the transport of the 25" scope. It will fit in the back of a ute. but the poles and ladder will be longer than the tray area and will have to stick out the back. With the weather it will require coverage so a van would be best. Once the scope is on site Gary and John will look after the scope as representitives of 3RF. I will give the scope accessories to Gary K.
Clear Skies
Andrew

[cookie8]

All systems go. All batteries charged for a long haul. Will see you all at Lostock no matter what.

[Rick Petrie]

Just packing in the rain now! I hope this is not a bad omen?????
Geoff,s----
Inmy, I am hoping to get out of my driveway(concrete warranty strip):P
about 8:45. Can meet you here or wherever.
GTB, Isn't it quicker to go along Tumbi Rd to Tuggerah. It would probably be better for me towing the van and not go through Gosford or over Mt elliot to Ourimbah, but can catch up along the way, maybe Wyong servo's.
Cheers:)
Lookin' forward to it.

[Deeno]

Somethings come up which may delay my departure.
Haven't decided what to do yet as I really don't want to arrive too late in the arvo.
Really looking forward to seeing everyone

[GTB_an_Owl]

twin servo's would be fine as a meet up place Rick

my tom tom tells me shortest way is via wamberal, back down and over mt elliot to ourimbah - go figure ?

i have to get my gas bottle filled and the little servo at ourimbah is cheepest i'm told

geoff

[Inmykombi]

Ok then, What time at the twin servos Guys ?

9.00 or 9.30 ??

[Rick Petrie]

9:30 sounds good Geoff, see ya here or there at the servo's.
Cheers

[alexk13]

How long would it take to get from the twin servos to Lostock?

I ask because I'll be coming thru there too, leaving sydney right in the middle of peak hour tho, so probably won't get to the servos till more like 10 - 10:30.

[Astrod00d]

Car's all packed, food, beverages, camping gear and imaging rig all ready to go. I plan to leave Sydney around 9am, arrive Lostock early afternoon. Here's hoping the weather clears up! See you all there.

Cheers,

Rob

[alexk13]

Hey Rob, I'll be on the road at the same time as you, dropping the wife off at workabout 8:30, then heading off from there. Camp gears all packed, haven't packed the scope yet, gotta go shopping first - leaving the wife at home for 4 days with only motorbikes as transport, and she doesn't have her bike licence :lol:

Speaking of which, I now have to go pick her up from work - i'll be back later

[GTB_an_Owl]

agh! - the excitement of it all

you packed yet RB ?

geoff

[Matty P]

I'm all packed and ready to go! :)

See you all there!

:thumbsup:

[ausastronomer]

Hi all,

Due to the hospitalisation of two family members this week and my likely need to be in Sydney at the hospital until after lunch on Friday, I will be struggling to get my 18" Obsession to Lostock for IISAC 2008. I fully intend to get myself and son Jake there by 7:00pm Friday night, but unfortunately I don't think I can get a scope there. This will leave us with only one 3RF scope, the 18" Obsession that Gary Kopff is bringing. If anyone can help out by transporting Andrew Murrell's 25" Obsession from Umina on Friday and bringing it home on Sunday morning, it would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
John B

[Rick Petrie]

Alex
It should take 2hrs or just over from the twin servo's just north of Wyong to Lostock.
Cheers see ya there.:)

[Inmykombi]

9.30 at the twin servos then Geoff ( Mr Owl ) and Rick.

See ya there.

[RB]

I'll be at Lostock sometime tomorrow arvo if all goes well. :party:

Mum is out of hospital tonight and will be making a full recovery.

Looking forward to seeing everyone then!

Safe travelling.

:)

[Inmykombi]

Fantastic news RB. It'll be great to catch up...

See ya there.

[Jen]

That good news about your mum RB :thumbsup:

Hope you all have a great weekend cheers bring back lots of pics :D
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
:)

[Omaroo]

Great stuff Andrew - good news about your mother.

Keen to say hi :hi: See you there!

[Matty P]

Great news Andrew, great to hear your mum is OK.

See you there. :)

:thumbsup:

[Inmykombi]

I think it will be about 2.5-3 hrs from the twin servos.

cheers

[alexk13]

Thanks guys - stupid google maps was trying to tell me 2.5 hours from my place to Lostock:screwy: - I think I'm about 100-120ks south of the twin servos already tho, so google must know I like to drive fast:thumbsup: - just not with all my astro and camp gear on board:eyepop:, and normally only on the computer in internet based car races.:rolleyes:

So I guess I'll see you when I get there.

Drive safe everyone.

[iceman]

Yep that's accurate. Probably closer to 2.5 hrs, maybe even 2:15 from the twin servos.

[White Rabbit]

Damn I cant make it now, my partner has fractured her fibula. I would however still like to make a donation Mike as I think what your doing here is great. Is there a link that I can donate some money to?

Thanks

[monoxide]

lucky buggers, have fun everyone :thumbsup:

hope your skies are clearer than mine, hopefully i can come meet everyone next year :)

[bert]

Hi all,

I was talking to a fellow iis member who is unable to attend iisac because of last minute family health issues. This has happened to me as well unfortunatly.:doh:

I am just starting out imaging and would love to hear the experts give their experiences so, I dont know if this has been covered but will the lectures be recorded if so will they be posted on iis? Hint :whistle:hint


Lucky buggers to you lucky ones!

Thanks Brett

[alexk13]

I will be taking my video cam, and I have been dabbling with youtubing some stuff, so I'll see what I can do if no-one else has a more professional way of doing it.

Off to bed for me now tho, most stuff is packed, and I am getting up early to finaise packing, drop wife off at work, then head to Lostock - I will check in here one last time before I leave in the morning.

Cya there.

[gmbfilter]

Tally ho, to the twin servo

a ute load of tarps, some bits and pieces of astro gear. 2 x wild turkeys and a couple of packets of tim tams just in case

[Deeno]

What a coincident
Sounds familiar to what I've packed:thumbsup:

[gmbfilter]

You still up?
I'm dreaming.. that way I get much needed beauty sleep

[Deeno]

ZZZZZzzzzz no zzzzzzZZZZ

[ausastronomer]

If you go straight through to Lostock from the twin servos without stopping again, 2 to 2.5 hours comfortable, if you do the speed limit.

Cheers,
John B

[GTB_an_Owl]

ok - bit of local knowledge - perhaps for someone that has forgot something or wants to pick it up local

there is a general store at east gresford - which is just after the turn you should take to gresford - you can see it on the left from the corner from memory

then there is the little shop at gresford where you turn right for lostock if you want ICE

can't remember where the last petrol is

geoff

[iceman]

Gresford has the last Petrol, too.

[hector]

Gresford is the last petrol but it closes at odd times. The General store has all you will need and the coffee shop over the road is very good. If you are into Landscape photography like me the whole area across to Dungog is alive with fantastic locations.
Really wish I was going
Andrew.

[alexk13]

Morning guys

Last minute final pack, then on the road.

I had planned to top up on petrol in Maitland, and get Ice at Gresford or somewhere, not knowing whats out there. Thanks for these tips about Gresford.

See You All There.

[jakob]

I'm on my way!
See you all there.
J.

[Matty P]

OK, just heading off now. Hope the weather cooperates. :)

See you there. :thumbsup:

[AlexN]

Have fun guys... :)

[Tilt]

Is it too late to attend?

I have not registered for this event but I would sure like to come on up. I will leave in the morning bound for IISAC2008 if Mike has not closed the gate yet?

Michael

[AlexN]

Im sure you'll be right Michael... They'll find a spot to squeeze you in :)

[Tilt]

:lol: Yeah you are probably right Alex, I'll just go up. I will Haul the 10" Newt + EQ6 for some visual work from a dark site.

Michael

[Rodstar]

Hi Tilt! It is a case of "the more the merrier", so please come along. You will be most welcome. There have been some latecomers in the last two star parties, and they are always welcome.

[Tilt]

Righto, I just packed the car. I'll leave in the morning.

Michael

[seeker372011]

hello Lostock, calling and testing....

[Jen]

:hi::hi::hi:
i hope the sky is nice and clear for you guys its bloody coudy here in victoria grrrrrrr:doh:

[iceman]

IISAC2008 Reports here (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=37434)