l just got back from Snake Valley due to work tomorrow but really wanted to stay for one more day.
The seeing conditions on Friday night were superb and after the early cloud cleared Saturday was being described by many as 10/10.
Once again Ken, Darren and all the others involved put together a great event, the people, the food supplied and served by the local CFA women and the amenities were once again first rate and l look forward to March for the next get together.
Good Stuff Ken, glad it turned out good for everyone concerned,that sky on Sat did have me a bit worried, by late afternoon i could see it clearing for you guys.
Hope i can get there next time.
And by the way to all that passed on messages or concern for Alice, she is now home from hospital and is doing very well, thanks to all.
This newbie attended the camp on Saturday and was made to feel very welcome by a great bunch of enthusiasts. It was good to meet the guys behind the "Avatars" and get lots of practical advice.
I was lucky enough to get a bit of viewing in before having to return to Melbourne around midnight.
All credit goes to the organisers and the ladies who did all the hard work in the kitchen.
Thanks guys and I look forward to attending the next camp in 2007.
Many thanks to Ken and Darren for a great weekend!!! Also an excellent saturday night feed.
Had to leave early to take Theresa to hospital today and all went well. I cant beleive how popular the hospital has been for a few of our wifes this weekend!! I hope Anna and Leons wife are also recovering well.
Well i've been flat out since i got back but heres a few picks for now till i sort through the rest.
1- From left to right Peter (toe toe) Ken(ballarat dragons) just before taking his medication and Geoff (Sarkler)
2- Dave 47 tuc nibbling on some munchies
3-Anthony (Bird) doing his talk on collimation
4-some of the gang after the talk
5-Looks like Dave (47tuc) has found something else to munch on!
... and some more With a special thank you to all those who sacrificed their last night at the camp so a handful of us remaining could enjoy beautiful clear skies. Last two shots are from Monday night looking south, just after sunset and after midnight.
We had a great time at our first Astro camp. Thanks to Ken and Darren and crew for their effort. We had a good night observing on Friday and lots of fun and laughs over the few days. Also gained a wealth of info from the guys.
Decided to leave on Monday because of predicted storms. Why do we bother to take notice of the weather bureau
Glad you had a great night guys
1 - Peter Robin & Chris ... 2 Steve Geoff & David ... 3 Daniel & Chris
4 Peter stalking birds to get that perfect shot
Counter weight toss ... 5 Toni ... 6 Dave ...7 Darren ... 8 Geoff
Why do we bother to take notice of the weather bureau 
