SO is every one back from their starpartying?????

h0ughy (David) · #1 16-08-2007, 12:45 PM

I notice that there are a few less postings since being away - then it dawned on me, most others were away as well - starpartying!! So are we all back home safe now???????

I was a good boy and only bought a single 5" heat strap at Duckadang - then I went and bought a second hand DSIpro - now its raining!!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #2 16-08-2007, 12:49 PM

Houghy,

there were still some of us in here, and we looked after the shop while you were all off gallavanting!

h0ughy (David) · #3 16-08-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Houghy,

there were still some of us in here, and we looked after the shop while you were all off gallavanting!

well I know you wont break this china shop

iceman (Mike) · #4 16-08-2007, 01:25 PM

I'm back, barely.
Still unpacking, recharging, etc..

Had the flu for most of my week away, as did Abbey

More later.

Hope everyone else had a nice time and is well.

Dennis · #5 16-08-2007, 02:19 PM

In body I'm home. In mind and spirit I'm still at the Qld Astrofest.

Cheers

Dennis

h0ughy (David) · #6 16-08-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dennis

In body I'm home. In mind and spirit I'm still at the Qld Astrofest.

Cheers

Dennis

yes I agree - mind you the "jet" lag I am suffering at the moment is horrendous

[1ponders] (Paul) · #7 16-08-2007, 02:50 PM

Not even a week back at work and already I want to go home to Duckadang

xstream (John) · #8 16-08-2007, 03:11 PM

Anna and I have been at it flat chat since BSG but reality will hit when we go back to work next week.

The more Star Parties you attend, the less you want them to end.

leon · #9 16-08-2007, 07:55 PM

I'm back but it takes a while to get back into the groove of the things you did before you left

Leon

h0ughy (David) · #10 16-08-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by xstream

Anna and I have been at it flat chat since BSG but reality will hit when we go back to work next week.

The more Star Parties you attend, the less you want them to end.

Veery Very true!!!

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #11 17-08-2007, 06:52 PM

is there an october star party in coonabarabran and if so would it treat the withdrawal symptoms?

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #12 18-08-2007, 01:42 PM

Phil (acropolite) is still gallavanting around on the Big island of Australia, and is on his way to my house right now.

I think he has lost his way back to the country of Tasmania

h0ughy (David) · #13 18-08-2007, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Phil (acropolite) is still gallavanting around on the Big island of Australia, and is on his way to my house right now.

I think he has lost his way back to the country of Tasmania

is he there yet?

RB (Andrew) · #14 18-08-2007, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Phil (acropolite) is still gallavanting around on the Big island of Australia, and is on his way to my house right now.

I think he has lost his way back to the country of Tasmania

You're going to have a great time Ken.
Phil and Liz are very lovely people, they stopped off here the other day and we had a great time.
I finally got to meet them face to face after two years of chatting with Phil on line.

Even the kids didn't stop talking about them.
Wish we had more time to enjoy each others company.

astroron (Ron) · #15 18-08-2007, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Phil (acropolite) is still gallavanting around on the Big island of Australia, and is on his way to my house right now.

I think he has lost his way back to the country of Tasmania

Phil And Liz and I yacked for about 3 hours at Duckadang and then as they left gave me a six pack of Boags

I hope they can come up here in the future and stay a few days

A very nice couple you will enjoy their company

gaa_ian (Ian) · #16 19-08-2007, 12:00 AM

Well here in Nhulunbuy NT we are just getting started on our science week activities, Ray Johnston & Co have just arrived tonight, & Ray Norris arriving on Monday for our big National Science week of Activities.
http://www2b.abc.net.au/science/sweek/search.asp
This time the Star party comes to us !

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #17 19-08-2007, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by h0ughy

is he there yet?

No

Phil rang and said the trip from Echuca took longer than he thought, and they arrived at Ballarat in the late afternoon, completely knackered. So they are coming Sunday morning

At least the sight of Phil won't be strange. We have video chatted on Skype.

spacezebra (Petra) · #18 19-08-2007, 12:58 AM

Hey Im back

But then I did not have to drive to far this time around

. Good to see everyone back safe and sound.

Cheers Petra

h0ughy (David) · #19 19-08-2007, 08:53 AM

cheers Petra - did you manage to give Rob Mc a smooch or was that strictly a Anna only zone......

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #20 19-08-2007, 11:09 PM

Phil and Liz dropped in today

and mighty fine people they are

I don't think I was the best host I could've been as I was suffering a massive migraine, but I didn't let them know or they might have cancelled.

I showed them my set-up and Phil is taking a great autoguiding idea home to make one for himself. It is an idea invented by Bert, and it works fantastic.

It was great catching up with them as they play 'Leyland Brothers' travelling all over the counrtyside

They will be back home in the country of Tasmania Monday night. So we will hopefully get the tale of their adventures on Tuesday night