Kulnura: 17 March 2007

Rodstar (Rod) · #1 07-03-2007, 08:02 PM

So, who's up for some observing on Saturday 17 March at Kulnura?

I am expecting my new scope on Friday 16th, so all things being equal, there will be a 20" dob for anyone interested in gathering a large dose of photons. It'll be her maiden voyage!

I won't bring my kids this time, so hopefully no early exits!

Deeno · #2 07-03-2007, 08:12 PM

Yea baby!!!!

Will be setting up next to you.....

RB (Andrew) · #3 07-03-2007, 08:17 PM

I may be tempted to be there, is 20" big, I'm not too familiar with dobs.......

iceman (Mike) · #4 07-03-2007, 08:47 PM

I plan to be there!

jonathank · #5 07-03-2007, 09:03 PM

I plan to be there too!
Look forward to meet u for the 1st time.

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #6 07-03-2007, 10:01 PM

if were not for the fact that i hope to be at SPSP this is a most attractive offer...ummm

Rodstar (Rod) · #7 07-03-2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by seeker372011

if were not for the fact that i hope to be at SPSP this is a most attractive offer...ummm

SPSP15 is April 13-15, Narayan! You have no excuse not to be at Kulnura!!!

sejanus (Gavin) · #8 08-03-2007, 01:05 PM

hmmm, this is the F1 weekend... I'll see how I feel on the day

okiscopey (Mike) · #9 08-03-2007, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodstar

... all things being equal, there will be a 20" dob for anyone interested in gathering a large dose of photons.

Rod, that's a big drawcard!

Will be there if things work out.

I'll need help exiting the paintball place though. Last time I took a wrong turn and spent ten minutes driving around an adjacent paddock looking for the exit!

wavelandscott (Scott) · #10 12-03-2007, 04:58 PM

Although I would love to see Rod's new toy, I am otherwise committed that evening...

It is my wife's birthday and she has informed me nicely that I am taking her out to dinner that is not "fast food" or "take away"...and we have tickets to the Rugby...although the Tahs are not traveling so well I suspect I should go with her.

I hope your first light goes well Rod!

Rodstar (Rod) · #11 12-03-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wavelandscott

I hope your first light goes well Rod!

Thanks Scott, you can take in some photons at SPSP15 instead.

Hope you have a lovely time with SWMBO.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #12 12-03-2007, 07:15 PM

now then Scott

I'm sure we could find a candle or two between us all, and froggy would let you cook on the barbecue - a few sausages specially catered for by the "sausageman" and shipped down maybe

candlelight dinner under the stars

WHAT WOULD BE MORE FITTING ?

BUT TO THE TRICKY BIT !

you would have to hire a limo to pick her up to take her to the SECRET location (that way the limo could take her and the kids home and you could stay) (to clean up the barbecue of course)

geoff

wavelandscott (Scott) · #13 12-03-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

now then Scott

I'm sure we could find a candle or two between us all, and froggy would let you cook on the barbecue - a few sausages specially catered for by the "sausageman" and shipped down maybe

candlelight dinner under the stars

WHAT WOULD BE MORE FITTING ?

BUT TO THE TRICKY BIT !

you would have to hire a limo to pick her up to take her to the SECRET location (that way the limo could take her and the kids home and you could stay) (to clean up the barbecue of course)

geoff

While that sounds great to me...I think her plans are a bit different...if only you guys could sing romantic ballands of love

...she would really enjoy being serenaded I am sure...so next time at Kulunura I'll bring my "tune buckets" so that you can all carry a tune!

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #14 12-03-2007, 10:52 PM

your "tune buckets" may be better used at Ilford after Rod and Mike (and a few others) get onto that "RED" stuff Scott

they tend to stay sober and not be in a singing mood at kulnura

iceman (Mike) · #15 14-03-2007, 09:20 AM

Hate to be a dampener, but the weather is not looking good for saturday night.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #16 14-03-2007, 09:39 AM

yep the friday looks a better chance if any Mike

cahullian · #17 16-03-2007, 10:34 AM

Sorry fellas I have a big Football and Martial Arts weekend this time round.
As you all know I don't get to attend too many get togethers during the football season. Have a great night (if it's still on) and I look forward to seeing the 20" in the not too distant future Rod.

Gazz

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #18 16-03-2007, 10:48 AM

Well - i guess the hedgehogs have got to have a bit of time to breed up Gaz

geoff

Rodstar (Rod) · #19 16-03-2007, 09:37 PM

I am pleased to advise that I am one happy owner of a new 20" SDM scope.

She arrived in the boot of the master craftsman, Peter Read, who came at about 5.30pm this afternoon. Having had blue skies all day, we just had time to set the scope up in my backyard when the rain started. Never mind....she has a dry home in the newly cleared garage. We had to be satisfied with James Squires beer, nibblies and Thai for dinner.

The forecast looks crap for tomorrow too, but any chance of clear skies, and I'll be there at Kulnura tomorrow night with bells on! Hope to see y'all there.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #20 16-03-2007, 09:51 PM

congratulations Rod

and i was SOoooooooo looking forward to to-morrow nite - and you had to take delivery of the new scope and the ensueing curse

we have to make a rule that gear is not purchased or delivered the week either side of the new moon to at least give us a chance of our observing nites out

OH! and remember - the wife and kids are still in the house

no camping out in the garage with the new baby

geoff