Queensland Astrofest 2007

h0ughy (David) · #1 09-03-2007, 12:54 PM

I know, I know it is far too early and we havent event got passed the SPSP yet, but I am very very keen for this one. I have booked already and as the "official" web site is now up and taking bookings Alan Meehan and myself are the firt to have registered for this event.

it will be a big one for me, I will have the losmandy G11 and a c8 and a lx200R 10" to play with and a you beaut modified canon350D cooled camera. I am so looking forward to some losmandy lessons fropm Mr Ponders setting up in LOSMANDY alley. Might even let in a few em200 and 400's if necessary

So the reigning counterweight tosser from NSW is coming back

Dennis · #2 09-03-2007, 01:07 PM

All hail the conquering hero - king of throwing all nighter’s, prince of prodigious DSLR output, champ of counterweight comp winner and all round top bloke. I give you…the H0ugh!

Cheers

Dennis

h0ughy (David) · #3 09-03-2007, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis

All hail the conquering hero - king of throwing all nighter’s, prince of prodigious DSLR output, champ of counterweight comp winner and all round top bloke. I give you…the H0ugh!

Cheers

Dennis

yes you heathen, bow before my superiour intellect

. Ok you can get up now, stop laughing, I said stop it

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so signed up and filled in the form Big D

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[1ponders] (Paul) · #4 09-03-2007, 01:34 PM

I'm in for sure

All I want to know is why isn't it running for two weeks?

RB (Andrew) · #5 09-03-2007, 02:26 PM

I wish I could give you one of these Houghy

but I've done my back in atm.

I wish I could make it up to Astrofest, but no chance for me.

h0ughy (David) · #6 09-03-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by [1ponders]

I'm in for sure

All I want to know is why isn't it running for two weeks?

My wife would shoot me if I was away that long.......

[1ponders] (Paul) · #7 09-03-2007, 04:36 PM

Well, I told the guys at work this afternoon I was taking that week off and not to bother putting me on the teaching timetable for that week.

Sya asked me last year why it wasn't running for two weeks. She also asked if I would be allowed to camp out there early or stay later.

Dennis · #8 09-03-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by h0ughy

I am so looking forward to some losmandy lessions fropm Mr Ponders...

Are you sure Dave????

According to Wiki……Lesions are sometimes intentionally inflicted during surgery…..

Do you really want Paul to inflict lesions on you…..?

Cheers

Dennis

h0ughy (David) · #9 09-03-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dennis

Are you sure Dave????

According to Wiki……Lesions are sometimes intentionally inflicted during surgery…..

Do you really want Paul to inflict lesions on you…..?

Cheers

Dennis

I have had a lesson in lesions

earthlight (Anne-Louise) · #10 10-03-2007, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by [1ponders]

All I want to know is why isn't it running for two weeks?

Well we are going to trial a double weekend next year.
It is 23rd July - 3rd August 2008. We're hoping it will be popular, as the weekend are our fullest nights.

If it is, and it's not too much extra work, we'll do it again.

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Anne-Louise Surma-Hawes
QLD Astrofest Registrar

[1ponders] (Paul) · #11 10-03-2007, 12:07 AM

Sounds like fun Anne-Louise.

Well, for those of us not working on the fest that is

h0ughy (David) · #12 10-03-2007, 12:12 AM

2 weekends - I am dead. I probably wont be allowed to go

earthlight (Anne-Louise) · #13 10-03-2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by h0ughy

2 weekends - I am dead. I probaby wont be allowed to go

You could 'break down' like Brendan and end up staying longer

or drive through the night

then you would only miss one night.

Anyway the whole idea started for people who work during the week to see more dark sky. And maybe the interstateers may try to sleep a bit more before they leave for home. I'd hate to be restricted to just the weekend, it wouldn't be an Astrofest experience.

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earthlight

acropolite (Phil) · #14 11-03-2007, 10:08 AM

I'm working on HRH for a tour

up from Melbourne (after crossing the pond in the spirit) visiting relatives

on the way and ending up at Astrofest.

Fingers crossed.....

[1ponders] (Paul) · #15 11-03-2007, 10:12 AM

That's would be great Phil. If we can lend any persuasiveness, let us know.

You know like, beautiful warm barlmy weather at that time of the year.

CoombellKid · #16 11-03-2007, 06:46 PM

Definitely on my list of things 07, it'll be a solo effort this year

Regards,CS

Gargoyle_Steve (Steve) · #17 12-03-2007, 02:05 AM

I gave my boss the Astrofest dates about a month ago and told him I'd be taking time off - probably 4 days or so, not the full week as it's all unpaid leave and I can't afford to drop a weeks pay AND buy lots of raffle tickets / astro goodies while there!

Rob I know you'll miss the family this time around but we'll all have a great time there.

Look forward to catching up with the rest of you too whom I only get to meet at Astrofest.

Cheers!

h0ughy (David) · #18 12-03-2007, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by acropolite

I'm working on HRH for a tour

up from Melbourne (after crossing the pond in the spirit) visiting relatives

on the way and ending up at Astrofest.

Fingers crossed.....

go phil, you can sleep next to Paul, he goes to bed fairly early and doesn't snore at all.

Paul normally camps near the family dorm, I take it thats where you would be bunking with the missus

h0ughy (David) · #19 12-03-2007, 07:20 AM

be good to see you Rob and Steve

Nightshift · #20 12-03-2007, 02:16 PM

Hi All, I'm registered for Friday and Saturday nights at this stage, I will be in the Northern field with my caravan again. Hey Paul, where will you be parking your taugtliner this year??? You know, the one you need for all your gear?