Pony clubbers at iis camp?

[Arthur Alchin]

Got my tickets and off to iis camp 2011.
Are there any other pony clubbers going?:)

[RB]

I'll be there (hopefully), will be booking soon.
See you there Arthur.

Should be a great event again this year.

:thumbsup:

[jjjnettie]

Well I used to go to Pony Club when I was much younger. But I sold my horse to buy a scope.
:D See you there.

[Allan_L]

Hi Arthur,
I have intent, and am working on resolving conflicts.
My mum's 80th Birthday on 24th October, and then my parent's 60th Wedding Anniversary on 2nd November. And I suspect we have a planned party on the middle weekend, right in the middle of IISAC. :confused2:

And I was so looking forward to IISAC his year, especially with JJJ coming as an adopted Pony Clubber. :thumbsup:

[Rodstar]

At this stage I am planning to come with three kids.

[Rick Petrie]

Yep, I'm in and paid. See yaz all there.:thumbsup:

[Carlz]

Michael and i have registered, but just have to pay. I'm in the process of negotiation with my boss to give me the time off :)

[Inmykombi]

Sorry I cant make it everyone.:(
I have a short break just 2 weeks before, and I wont be able to take more time off unfortunately.

I hope you all have a blast and get some seriously good skies.


Geoffro.

[Arthur Alchin]

I have a spare tent if you wan to bring the folks. They would have to supply their own ground sheet though ( there only in the 80's aren't they?) :)
:):):)

[Allan_L]

OK, Booked and Paid for Thursday and Friday only. :sadeyes:

Looking Forward to fine company, and clear skies again. :thumbsup:

[jjjnettie]

Good O Allan. See you there.

[erick]

Do I count as a Pony Clubber! (No ponies were there to club, the only time I was there?)

I'm in - Fri and Sat nights.

[Arthur Alchin]

Absolutely, see you there Eric

[Allan_L]

You have a wicked sense of humour there Eric ! :lol::lol:

[Deeno]

What the.........?:confused2:

I don't think your trying hard enough young man

[sasup]

I am in and paid for. The whole family is coming up Friday morn. Cant wait, bring on the clear (dew free nights)..........

[jamespierce]

So sad we can't make it up this year. So. Sad.

[Rodstar]

That is a shame James....I was looking forward to catching up with you and Skyoyster!:(

Hope all is well south of the border.

[jamespierce]

All is well ! We had bold intentions of making a bunch of start parties this year and none of the dates have worked very well (stupid school terms) ... We are however heading up to Heathcote nearly Melb for the weekend this month, and then going on a 7 day adventures across Victoria staying of course in the darkest places we can find... The toy collection is slowly maturing too, but that is a topic for another day... Still very keen to aim for a location half way between syd and melb for a get together !

[Arthur Alchin]

Do we take it that u r going Deeno?

Will see if anyone wants to meet at the twin servos on the thursday morning and travel together a bit closer to the date.

[Inmykombi]

Really sorry everyone. ( Thanks for the " young man " bit there Deeno).

Money is very tight and work is very slow, so I'll need to work while its available.
I am also having a long weekend away camping 2 weeks before it so I just cant take more time off.

I am really trying to introduce my Wife to camping for future weekends away, so I am taking her away with some friends at this time to make sure she enjoys it and wants to come away at other times.
I know all of you will miss the sound of my coffee grinder whirring away.:lol:
Not to mention my Rum induced mutterings....:P

See you all at another time for sure.

geoffro.

[sasup]

sorry James. I am bring the moots this year and my new optics

[Carlz]

All paid for and time off has been given :)

[Arthur Alchin]

Time to start the countdown to the iis do. Geoff isnt going so i will be seeking help to polar allign the equatorial if there are any volunteers

[Zincberg]

Ill be taking my Equatorial...as will carly I believe. Happy to give a hand!!

[Deeno]

Yup

We will be there!

and.....polar aligning;)

[jakob]

I'm sorry to miss the fun.:mad2:

I'm getting ready for a visit from my 2 brothers from Switzerland (first visit to Oz) to travel up the Coast to the Whitsundays for 3 weeks :D

Have a lot of fun and clear skies :thumbsup:

[Allan_L]

bring DEW Protection :shrug:

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[Arthur Alchin]

I guess 5 sleeps will just about do it. Is there a plan to meet at the twin servos or r we going independent?

Whichever i will be travelling on channel 8

[Arthur Alchin]

Has anyone heard from the owl to see whether he is coming? We do need our entertaineR.
Rick do you want the guitar bought up?

[Allan_L]

YEP! I would like to travel from the Twin Servos.
What time? 9 ?

[GTB_an_Owl]

the owl has not booked his seat due to financial restraints Arthur

and YES
stay dry and don't camp TOO close to the river

geoff

[gmbfilter]

Wooooow I just booked my seat and the Owl's not going....what have I done

[GTB_an_Owl]

you have just booked for a very relaxed 3 day holiday geoff

(without me to keep tabs on you if you muck up)

geoff

[gmbfilter]

I might drown
I can feel in me water

[Rick Petrie]

Yeah Mr Owl, we are going to miss your attendance this year being the last for two years.:( A long time between drinks at IISAC!
Also Mr Kombi can't make it, maybe next time he said.:(




Sounds good Allan. See you there.



Don't worry about the guitar Arthur, I might bring my own. Thanks anyway mate.

[Arthur Alchin]

Yes 0900 at the twin servos sounds good with a departure at 0930 sounds excellent (time for a Mocca yes)

Sorry to hear your going AWOL MR OWL: (you will of course need an excuse letter from a responsible adult to justify your absence :)
you will be missed, great to hear your coming Geoff, long time since i caught up with you (Have caught up with Judith @ work).

Now we possibly need to all chip in and pay some graft to 7timer to get it to change it's predictions! they look terrible!

If it is pouring on Thursday morning it will delay my departure from home. My mobile no is 0411438858, i will leave a message on this forum also

[Allan_L]

Looks to be overcast thursday morning, but no rain.
Actually looks encouraging for clear viewing Thursday night too.
current 7 timer

[Zincberg]

Ill be there at 9:00am too. Looking forward to it, guitar is packed.
I figured if I plan something I really want to do if its raining, that will keep the clouds away haha.

Andrew

[Carlz]

We shall be there at 9am.

[Allan_L]

Sounds like a fun little convoy we are gathering.
Van is half packed.
Twin Servos 9:00 wooHoo.

[erick]

From a newbie - where are these "twin servos"?

[Allan_L]

Hi Eric,

The twin Caltex Servos are on either side of the F3, just north of Wyong.
We will meet there tomorrow (Thursday) morning (at the Maccas in the Northbound servo) and travel together(ish) up to Lostock.
Usual convoy custom is to chat on the way, on UHF channel 8 (apologies to everyone using that channel on our route).

An advantage is that we all arrive together and can pitch camp in close proximity. Also good for first timers who may be unsure of the way.

As I think you will be arriving a day after us, I don't see much point in you stopping there, unless you need Petrol, a break, or similar.
We generally camp on the lower parking area on the left past the second Scout building.

I'll be in a white Mercedes Sprinter van AR31AX. Same one I had when I visited you in Melbourne. Hope to catch up with you.

[Rick Petrie]

Packed. 9am Servo's. See yaz.

[Inmykombi]

Hope all of you have great weather and clear skies.
I just cant get there this time.

See ya when ya get back.

Drive safely.

Geoffro.

[Deeno]

Not going to be same without the boomerang display, don't think the frisby will come back...........not on its own, at least:shrug:

[gmbfilter]

Packed and ready!
Twin servo bound

[Amunous]

All packed just have to grab some stuff from the shops and were heading to the servos.. see you all there!!

[gmbfilter]

Ah, perfect astronomy weather
Just pissing down between the showers

[Shano592]

Hope that Lostock gives you better weather than here. Here's hoping for a good one for you all.