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Originally Posted by Greg Bock
HI Peter
one question and one comment:
1, Can you tell us where you went please?, I'm interested as I have often thought that the area around Amiens looks like a great spot for some AP.
2. At Leyburn over the last 20 years (and also at the Qld Astrofest, Camp Duckadang) we have always used freezer suits designed for workers who access food freezers. We wouldn't face a winter here without them. Eg..last weekend, it was -2C again both nights, but our freezer suits made it comfy..combined with a balaclava to keep the back of the neck warm too.
By 2am, the inside of the van was 0C, but the electric blanket powered by the 12V system was very inviting and made sleep easy.
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G'day Greg,
the site is called "The Folly" and has a good web site. It's at the very end of Bents Rd (#1110) out of Ballandean and is positioned on a ridge generally runnng E-W and facing N. Of the 16 sites available, I chose #13 because it was farthest from other sites and potential sources of stray light. At the moment the place has that winter grass look (as dry as a dingo's etc). It's quiet, isolated, fenced, has good amenities on site. I booked online and received a gate code that has to be keyed in on arrival and departure so I didn't have any person to person interaction with anyone. It was great.