Snake Valley Number 2 - 12 months notice! No excuses!!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #1 02-11-2005, 10:35 PM

I have been reading the feedback sheets from the inaugural Snake Valley Star Camp.

1. The Consensus is to do it again next year

2. Some of the kids were a bit bored in the daytime

3. Displays need to increase

4. Sunday feast was excellent

5. out of those that voted, the Camp rated an average of 9/10

So, in the light of the good feedback (verbally and written) it is on again and you all have 12 months notice!!!! There are no excuses for not knowing in time.

The possible date of the next one is 17th to 20th November 2006 (to be confirmed). No Moon again!

I have re-named it an 'Astronomy Camp' as I would like to introduce a broader area of astronomy including Solar System projects and astronomy activities for kids.

Please feel free to offer suggestions which will enhance and improve the Camp.

Thank you

Stu · #2 02-11-2005, 10:42 PM

Count me in.
The venue was excellent I thought. Good to see that hasn't changed.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #3 02-11-2005, 10:46 PM

Yep Stu, everyone I spoke to about the location was happy with it.
Feel free to offer any suggestions to improve the whole event.

Mojo, you can remove the info on the left of screen. The Camp finished on Tuesday.

davidpretorius · #4 02-11-2005, 10:58 PM

yup, i will try and plan a trip again and get more tassie boys there. What was accomodation like at the motel? and how much.

My gut feel is that if there are more numbers, then maybe the families may stay at the motel and guys can camp???

But then my Jessica had an absolute ball the whole time????

Wombat_In_Space (Darren) · #5 03-11-2005, 12:00 AM

Count me in for next year

Ken I will place it on the white board as soon
as the dates are confirmed.

It will be the same Two adults and 2 children again.

janoskiss (Steve H) · #6 03-11-2005, 12:23 AM

Would love to do it again next year.

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Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Mojo, you can remove the info on the left of screen. The Camp finished on Tuesday.

Don't remove it. Just reset the clock for next year's date.

fringe_dweller · #7 03-11-2005, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

The possible date of the next one is 17th to 20th November 2006 (to be confirmed). No Moon again!

You would catch a few Leonid shower meteors in the early hours maybe during that period Ken - who knows maybe even some aurora?

ving (David) · #8 03-11-2005, 10:03 AM

cheryl cant say she didnt have any warning

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #9 03-11-2005, 06:59 PM

Does that mean you are coming David?

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #10 04-11-2005, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidpretorius

yup, i will try and plan a trip again and get more tassie boys there. What was accomodation like at the motel? and how much.

My gut feel is that if there are more numbers, then maybe the families may stay at the motel and guys can camp???

But then my Jessica had an absolute ball the whole time????

I will suss out ALL the accommodation in the area. Some people may take advantage of the 2 Camping areas on-site too.
If I get a tent by then me & my boys will Camp out tent style! More fun.
I have some ideas for next year but I want ideas from others! It's not my Astronomy Camp, it's everyones!

davidpretorius · #11 04-11-2005, 10:54 PM

i am thinking of a family tent!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #12 04-11-2005, 10:58 PM

Yep, tents are more fun for kids too. (and us big kids)

GrampianStars (Rob) · #13 07-11-2005, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

I have been reading the feedback sheets from the inaugural Snake Valley Star Camp.

1. The Consensus is to do it again next year
..............
The possible date of the next one is 17th to 20th November 2006 (to be confirmed). No Moon again!
...........
Thank you

G'day Y'all
Good to see it does not conflict with the ASV / ASSA VicSouth 2006
which is scheduled for 10 to 13 November 2006.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #14 07-11-2005, 09:12 PM

Excellent Robert! How was Vicsouth or are you still there?

danielsun · #15 07-11-2005, 09:16 PM

yes!!!! definatly count me in for next year! i think even every 6 months would be good too, but i know its alot of orginising

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #16 07-11-2005, 09:23 PM

Unfortunately due to running and coaching a Rugby League Club and running the whole Western Victoria Rugby League I don't get time to scratch by bottom for about 8 months of the year. Someone is bound to get another one happening in the east of Melbourne again. I think Mick Pinner or Dave 47Tuc held the last one. The November Camp is about all I can fit in each year.

danielsun · #17 07-11-2005, 09:33 PM

I totally understand ken i know how it is, although 12 months will fly anyway!!!!

Mombat · #18 08-11-2005, 06:32 PM

I'll have my P's by then hopefully so i can get myself over there. I would love to be able to come!

It's sound like everyone had an awesome time!

ving (David) · #19 08-11-2005, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Does that mean you are coming David?

I'd like to.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #20 08-11-2005, 08:34 PM

Come on down David, you've got plenty of notice!