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Well I will post some feedback because it seems others are a little relectant to do so, for whatever reason.
I have been to every IISAC so far, Jan 2006, Jan 2007, Oct 2008 and Oct 2009. The observing conditions at the first two were OUTSTANDING. Dark clear nights on all 3 nights in both years, capped off with the magnificent views of Comet McNaught from Mount Dissappointment (how inappropriate can a name be?) at IISAC 2007. IISAC 2008 unfortunately was a washout and cloudout, but that is a hazard of the hobby and passion we have chosen. Unfortunately, despite the magnificent observing conditions and camaraderie at IISAC 2006 and 2007 I just didn't enjoy things like I should have because of the sweltering heat by day. It really made the days terribly long and arduos. I felt IISAC 2009 was easily my favourite IISAC so far, notwithstanding the observing conditions were not to the standard of 2006 and 2007. I didn't cook by day. The catering was the best yet by Gresford RFB. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly and everyone was keen to help everyone else out and by virtue of past experience Mike and the other volunteers had everything running like a clock. I also enjoyed listening to the guest speakers by day. The marquee worked really well and it was comfortable to sit and listen and enjoy the talks. The guest speakers in past years were excellent, but I found it onerous to sit under the tin roof, while you self stewed in your own juices, trying to look at the slide presentation on a sunlight affected screen.
Like all good operators Mike has taken the constructive comments in the right vein and noted all the things that weren't right in past years and fixed them.
An excellent effort Mike and a job very well done. It is a great event that as a 3RF volunteer I will support whenever possible.
Cheers,
John B
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