astrofest

[mozzie]

woo hoo its 1 month till astrofest hopefully the weather will be clear saving our money for the raffles some nice prizes
who else is booked and keen to go?
mozzie

[Wavytone]

Whoever coined "astrofest" needs to be taken out the back and quietly put down; it is dreadful affliction, starting with aperture fever and leading to terminal multiple telescopitis.

Star party, please.

[[1ponders]]

You've obviously never been to astrofest Wavytone, its far more a festival than a party.......except for that sorry lot that inhabit the western fence, they're right into karioke after a few reds on the last Saturday night. Sad really. :lol:

And yes people usually do end up with those terminal illnesses after attending. :)

[mozzie]

well said:thumbsup:yes it is a illness cant wait
mozzie

[acropolite]

HRH & myself are booked and looking forward to our oddesey.

There'll be at least 3 IIS moderators there, Mikee is sending us along to ensure that the integrity of the IIS name is upheld :P.

Dress codes apply......acceptable dress is an IIS beaniie and T shirt:whistle:....:rofl:

[peter_4059]

What about if you only own a beanie?:cold::cold:

[[1ponders]]

or if your coming from tassie, an IIS T-Shirt and .........2 beanies :rofl: :P

[[1ponders]]

then you'd better get a second beanie Peter....you'll need it. :lol: Small size that is. :lol:

[[1ponders]]

Do I sound like I'm getting excited?. .......You bet!!

I'm not normally this silly...am I Phil. :P :lol:

Maybe it has something to do with the extra five and a half weeks holidays I have after astrofest as well. :party:

[mozzie]

ive both but no way am i wearing a shirt on its own of a night:doh::shrug:it may be in qld but it gets very cold
with power to the caravans electric blankets are nice early in the mornings
mozzie

[peter_4059]

Do they come in any other size? :eyepop:

[[1ponders]]

Unfortunately for you at duckadang with only your one beanie to keep you warm.....no! :lol:

[jjjnettie]

I'm booked in for 6 days and 5 nights of Astrofesty fun and frivolity!
3 Mods to keep us under control?
But who'll moderate the moderators?

[[1ponders]]

I thought that was your job. :lol:

[peter_4059]

13th to 23rd for me. Anyone need some raffle tickets?

[jjjnettie]

Me?? You're off your rocker Paul. I thought you knew me better than that. :rofl:

Peter, I'll trade you a 120mm refractor for 360 raffle tickets.:P

[[1ponders]]

Sorry :doh: It must be something in the water. :P

Go Peter, what a bargain. :lol:

[AlexN]

I'll unfortunately only be there for the final weekend again this year... Holidays got scrubbed.. :( Oh well... what can you do!

Looking forward to a good (frozen) time!

[h0ughy]

you and dennis;)

[jjjnettie]

Seems that Dennis, Paul and I are the only really dedicated imagers that go there anyway. The rest of you pike out way too early.

[h0ughy]

:eyepop: pardon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How many are normally still going at 4 am?:whistle:

[AlexN]

I piked due to dew (and numb feet) last year.. This year I shall be prepared.. dew heaters in my shoes and a hairdryer keeping the objective clear! :) mwahahha!! I will be unstoppable!! har har har!! Ok, well maybe not that crazy, but I'll definitely be staying up past 2:30am this time around!

[jjjnettie]

Touched a nerve there I think.:whistle: :lol:
Only joshing of course. I reckon that the majority of those who do manage to pull the all nighters are IIS'ers.

[jjjnettie]

Alex, I've a spare pair of snow boots you're welcome to borrow. So long as your feet are size 9.

[h0ughy]

:rofl:

[AlexN]

JJJ... I reckon if I curled my toes up I'd fit into a 9 ! :) :D

Worth a shot anyway!

Yea, its the forum members who are pulling all nighters because we've had tons of practise.. I dont know how many cloudy weekend evenings I've spent on the forums until 4~5am... At Barambah I slept a total of 4 hours out of 70hrs I was there... Talk about dedication!

[jjjnettie]

There's plenty of time to sleep when ya dead I reckon.
I live on nana naps myself.

[jjjnettie]

Thought I'd let you good people know that here at Kilcoy this morning it's a dry and frosty -2 degrees. :)
Which means at Linville it would be approx -6. :cold:

I'm taking 2 hot water bottles with me this time.:thumbsup:

[[1ponders]]

Hmmmm might have to strip the electric blanket off the bed and bring it with me :cold:

[jjjnettie]

Don't be a woose Paul. Tuff it out like the rest of us have to.

[acropolite]

hmm now where did I put that HWB from last time...:confuse3:

[jjjnettie]

You're bring her along with you aren't you?

[troypiggo]

I'm all booked and ready to go along to my first Astrofest since taking up this hobby. Looking forward to putting some faces to names. I'm there for the nights of 19, 20, 21 August. Unfortunately can't stay for the Saturday night dinner due to commitments back in Brisbane.

[PeterM]

It's the people who make Astrofest exactly what the name says it is and was always intended to be. And the comments here reflect the truely fun filled enjoyable event that it has become. It's not just a Star Party, everyone one else has them. In Queensland we had to extend it to a week long event to help people with their addiction, Astro therapy me thinks. If you haven't been to an Astrofest then you have missed something very special, put it on your calendar for 2010.
If "Star Parties" had their own State of origin series then the Queensland Astrofest would be like the result from tonights game and this years series - a white wash - Queenslander all the way.
Ok, if Qld lose tonight I will fly my burgundy undies from the flagpole at Astrofest from Midday on the last Saturday until 5pm, question and challenge is, if NSW lose will HOughy do the same with blue ones?
PeterM.

[jjjnettie]

:rofl:
You crack me up Peter.

[Dennis]

Hi!

I’ve just stumbled on this thread, albeit a little late and I feel compelled to correct a possible injustice to our esteemed colleague from down south, Sir H0ughy!;)

If I remember correctly, on his very first raid across the border into the Qld Astrofest camp, he was the only all nighter; plundering bucket full’s of our photons to produce a wonderful portfolio of images, certainly putting me to shame!:(

It does hurt me to say this, especially given today’s State of Origin #3!:whistle:

Cheers

Dennis

[troypiggo]

Surely you mean that if QLD lose, you'll fly Houghy's blue undies from your flagpole, and if QLD win he has to fly your maroon undies from his flagpole! :)

[jjjnettie]

Dennis, I was referring to the final night of last years Astrofest. Dave and Al went to bed early because they were leaving at dawn the next day.
It was only we three who stayed the distance with only Wayne to keep us company.:whistle:
Come to think of it, Ponders crashed around 2 or 3am. Seems he was a bit miffed about something.:P

[h0ughy]

id better pack them:rofl:

[Dennis]

Hi JJJ

:lol:I’m just keeping in his good books so I can plunder his van + trailer full of goodies when he arrives!;):whistle:

Cheers

Dennis

[[1ponders]]

If the mood in this thread is any indication it looks like its going to be a fun week+ :P

Might have to get there a day early to set up in the primest spot. :D And before that ........Tony.....has a chance to go crazy with his 200 dozen tins of white spray paint. :lol: I wonder if he spends a week practicing in his backyard before he comes to Astrofest. :P

[PeterM]

Thanks Troy,
You have it exactly right.
Seems HOughy has accepted the challenge.
So just to be sure -
QLD lose tonight then at midday on the last Saturday I have to ceremoniously hoist HOughy's blue undies up the Duckadang flagpole.
NSW lose tonight then HOughy gets to ceremoniously hoist my Maroon undies up the Duckagdang flagpole at midday.
Simple.
Now where are my maroon undies.... oh I have them on, must remember to wash them in the next 30 days.....
PeterM.

[Dennis]

Naah, just turn them inside out for another 30 days….:whistle::lol::lol:

Cheers

Dennis

[mozzie]

thats what i like iis i put a horray its astrofest time everybody is excited and the jokes and laughs started then we get into football and undies up flag poles :lol::lol::lol:well i think either peter or david should do a undie run if there team loses :Dand jjj if its -6 theres nothing wrong with a nice electric blanket:thumbsup:keep the thread going im enjoying the laugh
mozzie

[h0ughy]

I have to leave on the saturday very early Peter - but friday could be a go?;)

[jjjnettie]

And if the game is a draw, do both pairs get strung up the flagpole?

[PeterM]

Yup, Friday is the day then. I was going to say don't bring your undies you wont need them but it may cause controversy...hehehe
PeterM.

[AlexN]

if the game is a draw, they get to give each other serious, underwear tearing wedgies!! :D

[PeterM]

If it were to be a draw (it won't be, more like a massacre) it will go into extra time and be decided on the golden point.
But i'm game - a draw at full time and its both sets of drawers up the flagpole!
PeterM.

[h0ughy]

Peter, i will even have the undies ironed for you - might even have them up earlier in the week...........?:rofl:

[jjjnettie]

:lol: Go the blues! (it IS state of origin after all, and I did originate in NSW)

[h0ughy]

LOL best finish of an origin yet :lol:

man i will have to bring the video camera for this one - now what music will be playing for the flag raising????

[jjjnettie]

I'll bring along the camera Dave, you've got enough gear to pack as it is.:)

[PeterM]

Oh dear,
A lesson learnt here re TOS of IIS. Unless you are certain -don't press the send button, you may live to regret it. Thanks Dave for being so considerate and washing them twice in hospital grade disinfectant. I will bring rubber gloves just in case.
Should be mmm urgh an enjoyable astrofest.
PeterM.

[h0ughy]

Oh Peter, I will make sure they are a very special piece of clothing:whistle:;):rofl:

[troypiggo]

Oh no, Peter! You can only hope that David's knickers are not knackered.

[Jen]

T-Shirt did i just read :screwy: wheres mine? :lol::lol:
But i do have an IIS beanie :P

[Davros]

I'm gonna set the dob up beside the imaging field this year. Might have to actually register first though. I wil likely be there most of the time. Two hot water bottles this year. I have those pocket hand warmers to, their fantastic. And maybe a couple of litres of cab sav.

[Davros]

I would love to wear an IIS shirt as well but i dont think they exist anymore do they? If so i will order a few.

[[1ponders]]

You'll have to talk to the recently retired Al Meehan. He was the supplier to to the stars. :)

[alan meehan]

Thanks Paul iam humbled.I will talk to Mike and get some done and bring them up to astrofest.
ALAN

[jjjnettie]

Al, is there any chance of getting the logo put onto a ladies t-shirt or a polo shirt instead?
I find that the Mens Tee's aren't made to fit the female form. Funny that. :lol:

[alan meehan]

Hi jjj know problem ladies should i ask what size

[jjjnettie]

Did I ever tell you how great you are Al?
It goes by age doesn't it?:whistle: Then I would need a size 16 or 18 please.:)

[h0ughy]

:rofl::rofl::rofl: oh Al your keen calling her a problem lady LOL:whistle::lol:

[jjjnettie]

I haven't got time for cat fights tonight. Got to get outside and try to catch Birds Blob.
Caio

[alan meehan]

Meow....THATS FINE JJJ .iam imaging at the moment ,then going to have a look for the big dent
AL

[h0ughy]

:sadeyes::sadeyes:cant - neighbours have gone out and left floodlights on on two sides and the dog track is in full swing. i can read easily in the backyard and crux i can only see 3 stars:mad2:

[jjjnettie]

There's a solution to that Dave. Just sell up and move to the country. Simple.:P

[Jen]

:lol::lol::lol: yep i agree JJJ :thumbsup:

[Jen]

:lol::lol: yeah i will have one of those too ;)

[Baddad]

Hi Dave, :)

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/../vbiis/images/smilies/sad_eyes.gifhttp://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/../vbiis/images/smilies/sad_eyes.gifcant - neighbours have gone out and left floodlights on on two sides and the dog track is in full swing. i can read easily in the backyard and crux i can only see 3 starshttp://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/../vbiis/images/smilies/mad.gif

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and take the lights out. I met someone in the '60s who did.

:lol::lol::lol:

??? Cheers Marty

[h0ughy]

Love to but somehow i might not have the final say in that:whistle:

the lights eventualy went out by midnight, but then we had a fog roll in before - completely ruined the night.Al is on the other side of the swamp from me, i an sure he had a fan on blowing the fog my way.

Speaking of fogs the astrofest organisers may need to install fans on the perimeter fence to ward off such events this year, seeing as though you have had a bit of a top up in water levels up there.....

[jjjnettie]

It's a very real problem isn't it.
Fans sound good Dave, but not really practical:screwy:.
A more scientific approach is needed.:confuse3:
How about if I bring along a scope to sacrifice to the weather gods?

[h0ughy]

ok then its settled - we will sacrifice Paul's scope
:whistle:

[jjjnettie]

Sounds like a plan.
I'm dropping in on the first weekend to set up my tent. During this time, I'll create a diversion to distract Paul:innocent:, while YOU and the rest of the imagers do the deed. :evil2:
Even if it doesn't appease the gods, there'd be great entertainment value in his reaction.:eek::mad::scared2::lol:

[jjjnettie]

only joking though, honest;)

[h0ughy]

well with you not there who knows what might be in the tent when you come back.......:whistle:

[jjjnettie]

didn't think about that.....

[[1ponders]]

Oh I do hope that the machinist cut the right end off your scope Jeanette. :whistle:


:lol:

[jjjnettie]

:hi: Oh, hi Paul.:D

[alan meehan]

HI Jen what size would you like any special colour
AL

[Jen]

:D:hi: Hi Alan medium would be lovely thanks black one would be cool ;)

[jjjnettie]

How much do we owe you for the special order Al?
Can I do mine COD?

[alan meehan]

Hi jjj $15 will bring it to astrofest,see you there.
Jen $15 PLUS POSTAGE $5 pm me with your address .
Thanks ALAN

[astroron]

Hi Alan I will have one as well :)I will be down on Thursday for the remaining three nights:thumbsup:

[AlexN]

Me too if its not too much trouble... I'll be there for the final weekend..

[Davros]

Will be good to finally meet you Ron, ive only been trying to get myself organised up to your place for the last year or so. :P:P:P :thumbsup:

[Moonman]

Looks like I'll have to loan my beanie to Phil!:lol:

[astroron]

It will be good to catch up with you Dave:D I am sorry you have not been able to make it to Cambroon:(
There is always next time which will be in September:D

[mozzie]

not long now!!!!!! looking forward to meeting some of the people that chat and give heaps of good advise also make me laugh
mozzie

[acropolite]

No, I'll be wearing a XXX beanie on the other head, that way I'll look like I've got a redneck Qld mate along....:P

[[1ponders]]

:lol:

:thumbsup:

[Davros]

Going to start pulling together my observing list and actually be a bit organised this year. Up all night gazing skywards and getting some uni work done during the day. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jjjnettie]

It's just over 3 weeks before my Astrofest experience starts!

[AlexN]

WOOOOOH!!! :)

MMM.. must pick a target for the two nights im going to be there... I will be pounding one target for the full two nights if possible... Data Data Data!!

[Davros]

When do you arrive Jeanette, i am treating myself to a full week. The first Saturday to the final Sunday. :P:P:P:P:P:P:P:thumbsup::thumbsup: Definitely need the holiday and will be a good opportunity to study in peace.

[jjjnettie]

I'm arriving on the Tuesday 18th.
Staying through to Sunday.

[h0ughy]

i might actually have finished drift aligning by then......... we arrive Saturday LOL

[hotspur]

Look forward to catching up with you Ron,i will not be bringing much

observing gear,or doing any hardcore stuff,just looking forward to socialising and chating and having a scotch and dry.

sometimes i think too many people take astrofest too seriously,and i

have noticed the last few years,not quite as freindly.

remember its a hobby,its spose to be fun and enjoyable.
Cheers Chris:)

PS Ron i will be there first MON and TEUS,

[RobF]

I'm coming Fri, Sat & Sun nights (first weekend). A veritable Astrofest virgin - lookin' forward to my first time too.
I'll have to stick my name on my new IIS beanie (if that's not too promiscuous! :lol:)

[[1ponders]]

Ok I'm packed!!!!! All the astronomy gear is ready and rearing to go. Bring on the Astrofest!! :cool:


Better go and pack the the tent and some clothes now. :P

Priorities. :cool2:

[Davros]

Nah clothes are overated, i think we need an official IIS bathrobe :jump::jump::jump::jump::jump::jump :

[h0ughy]

i have far too much gear- might have to use the trailer this year

[jjjnettie]

It's taking 2 trips for me to set up.:P:eyepop:

Note to self - when next you buy a new car, make sure it's bigger than the previous one.

[[1ponders]]

I told you h0ugh, leave half of it at my place. It will be fine, and then you won't have to cart it up and down the coast each year. You know you only use most of it at Astrofest anyway so you won't miss it much. And by leaving it here you will help to spread the love of astronomy to so many other people.....especially me. :D

[h0ughy]

might give it some thought - - - 0- nup:whistle:

[[1ponders]]

:lol:

[PeterM]

That's great news, so errr, ummm ,no room for the blue undies I guess?

PeterM.

[mch62]

Wondering how many Venors will be at Astrofest with Borders on the same time? Just herd a sydney Venor won't be. Any others ?:shrug:

[AdrianF]

Now this being my first AstroFest do I bring plenty of $$$ for the vendors? In other words will many vendors be there?

Adrian

[jjjnettie]

It's a cornucopia of Astro Goodies on offer Adrian.
Bring as much moola as you can spare.

[AdrianF]

What can I get for a $?:lol:

Adrian

[jjjnettie]

A raffle ticket.

[AdrianF]

Great I need some new gear

Adrian

[Davros]

Lay off its all mine i tell ya :D All I want for christmas is a small refractor :rofl::rofl::rofl: