[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

For those who Like/ want/ need fair notice of events: July 28th -31st 2011 seems a good time for the Winter getaway. (About 12 weeks away)

As we are up near the Barrington Tops the temperature will be very cool to cold therefore a freezer suit or clothes suited to very cool conditions would be necessary for the nights (last winter the temps we experienced overnight were about -2) but the viewing was every bit worth it. And a good sleeping bag/ blankets for comfortable slumber.

We managed to get a good camp fire going which lasted for days and well, all is good. This years dates coincide with the Southern Aquanids (28th and 29th July).

Remember this is a "camping" weekend so self sufficiency is the key word. The site has very limited amenities (pit toilets) and 2 fresh water rivers running through it but it is free. Previous trips have all been great (although the last 2 were wet) and stacks of fun.

There is heaps of room at the site for tents, caravans and motorhomes and access is very good for all.

Feel free to ring me (Arthur) on 0411438858 for any info.

PS if everyone who was able was to take some fire wood (even a small amount) it would make it much easier once there.