IISAC 2007 dates

[iceman]

Hi all.

Just planning for IISAC 2007, namely the dates for when to have it. A couple of factors have come into the equation, and it's looking at the moment like we'll have 2 IISAC events in 2007.

1) 18th-21st January 2007 (thu/fri/sat nights)
2) 11th-14th October 2007 (thu/fri/sat nights)

The reason for 2 dates:
- October is a better time of year. Not as hot, better weather patterns (more sunny days/clear nights).
- October 2007 is 20 months away, so we wanted to have something in the meantime (January 2007), and then move dates to October
- October 2006 is not good, as 1 bunkhouse is already booked, and i'm not sure I have the energy to organise another one this year.
- There are no other major star parties (around NSW) at that time of year.

The other possibility is to have a 2 night event (fri/sat) in January, followed by the 3 night event in October.

Comments/thoughts?

[atalas]

3 night event in October ! now your talking champ !

[PhotonCollector]

Sooner the better are my thoughts - let's not have to wait another 20 months :-(

[iceman]

I agree Paul!

Which is why we'll have 2 next year. Should be fun!

[davidpretorius]

thanks for the forward date, i will put into the ring with the minister for finances. I would love to catch up with nsw/qld guys and girls

[Sausageman]

Oh No,
Thats twice as many sausages.

You can count me in Mike, I don't know about Erik though, he has a new job so I don't see him as much.

I will have my small Marquee repaired soon, (15 feet square) so that will be available if you want to utilise it.

Mike.

[iceman]

That'd be great, Mike.
I'm thinking of hiring a large Marquee as well, as if there's going to be more people, we need more undercover area.. especially if we get unlucky with the weather.

[matt]

Sorry for the ignorant question but where are these being held?

I'd really like to attend:)

[iceman]

Lostock, matt! :)

Up in the Hunter Valley, 3.5 hours north of Sydney.

A few canberrans (bird and markus) came last time, it'd be great if you could make it.

[Sausageman]

No worries Iceman,
The marquee is actually like the Tardis, it can hold a lot of stuff.
10 bedrooms 4 bathrooms, 3 with en-suite.. and parking for 6 cars. LOL

But seriously, it can hold a lot of stuff., It can hold 20 musicians easily.

I can park my car in it and set up my camp bed as well.

I also have some lighting for it, but it is really bright, (500W) so not amenable for astronomy, but I might be able to aquire a 32V light and the transformer from work.

Mike

[matt]

Sounds good Mike:thumbsup:

There's really no reason I can't be there, so Lostock it is!

Don't think I could bare to miss another one after sitting back and reading of the fun you guys had last time.

[evo]

dates noted...bring it on!