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Old 09-11-2014, 11:08 PM
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Heathcote on 22 Nov for new moon (or close to it!)

Who is heading to ASV heathcote in Nov?

Adrian and I are in and I think SimonW is coming as well.

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Old 10-11-2014, 12:02 AM
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Ill do my best to be there..
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Old 11-11-2014, 11:43 PM
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Yep I'm going there for the first time that weekend I can't wait
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Old 13-11-2014, 06:58 PM
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yep I'll definitely be coming, unless the weather is totally crap. I'll reserve I bunk if I can! (bring your own flea-proof sheet for those mattresses..)
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Old 15-11-2014, 04:06 PM
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How do you reserve a bunk?
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Old 15-11-2014, 04:14 PM
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As far as I am aware, the bunks are first in best dressed. Also I have been advised that as they are in a room that can be frequented by others, camping is the best option.

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Old 15-11-2014, 04:48 PM
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yes bunks are first in best.. they are in the common rm/shed -which houses the kitchen / table at one end -bunks are down the other end
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Old 15-11-2014, 05:56 PM
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Yes I have both camped and bunked - was just intersted if there was reservation system I wasn't aware of.

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Old 15-11-2014, 07:05 PM
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Camping areas are good and plentiful. Be sure to stop off at Gaffney's bakery in Heathcote for some goodies to munch on while viewing. I hope to be there also!
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Old 15-11-2014, 09:54 PM
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haha, I was joking when referring to the reservation system, yes first in-best dressed, though the way this weather is going, I might not even make it! If it's crappy, I'll go the following week.
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Old 15-11-2014, 10:32 PM
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I'm planning to pack all the gear in the car and head to work, leave around 4 to be there by 6. hoping for 2 clear nights.
anyone going on the friday night?

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Old 16-11-2014, 01:12 AM
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I am heading up Friday morning, hope to be in Heathcote by midday. Forecast at the moment is mostly sunny for Friday and Saturday and mid 20's so fingers crossed!

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Old 16-11-2014, 07:26 AM
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Friday for me also.

Sorting out food to take, a seriously important undertaking! Is there a microwave available in the club room?

Brunch at a local winery is looking good........
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Old 16-11-2014, 08:09 AM
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The Clubroom has a microwave, 2 burner gas stove, electric kettle plus H + C running water.
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Old 16-11-2014, 10:17 AM
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The facilities are decent but I always get nervous about upsetting someone using the microwave at 4am for a sessional snack
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Old 16-11-2014, 11:53 AM
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Good news on the microwave, thanks.

Possible 24hr use, wandering red lights and food smells in the building promote camping to a new level above grabbing a bunk!!!!
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Old 16-11-2014, 12:20 PM
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Yeah I'm not sure what food to take either is there utensils, plates, cups etc....... see you Friday around 6:30 woohoo
Are we allowed to put up a shower tent in the imaging section to put our laptops etc in
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Old 16-11-2014, 12:22 PM
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5 more sleeps
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Old 16-11-2014, 05:39 PM
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I have seen people doing that Jen, if it reduces the light, it can only be a good thing... I hope...

i think it comes down to respect - if you dont bother people you can do most things.
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Old 16-11-2014, 07:05 PM
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Woohooo awesome I can fit a lot of stuff in that shower tent
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