Snake Valley Astro Camp Nov 2006

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #1 31-07-2006, 04:06 PM

SNAKE VALLEY
ASTRONOMY CAMP 2006

ONLY ABOUT 12 WEEKS TO GO!!!

As it is getting closer, it is time to start organising yourself for this Novembers SVAA 'Snake Valley Astronomy Camp'.

The dates are November 17th thru 20th November 2006. That's 4 full nights of Heavenly Delights.

12 Bunkhouses are available and there is plenty of Camping space for tents, Caravans etc in the 2 seperate camping areas.

There is power to the viewing area, hot showers, huge fully equipped Kitchen, large Dining room, Recreation room and plenty of space on the viewing area.

Those people who have attended our last 2 Camps can attest to the magnificent dark skies and the great company!

As time gets closer we will be able to confirm who the guest speakers will be and any events and displays that will be happening.

Please respond in this thread about bookings or any questions you may have.

Let's make it a BIG one

iceman (Mike) · #2 31-07-2006, 09:18 PM

Had a great time last year, even though we only got 1 clear night, it was a good one!

Company was fantastic too!

xstream (John) · #3 01-08-2006, 11:01 AM

Sorry we can't make it this year Ken. Have Little Desert on.

I'm sure it'll be another great event like last year.

Good Luck with it mate!

mick pinner · #4 01-08-2006, 05:49 PM

Ken, could you PM me price and payment details for a 4 berth cabin for Fri and Sat night. thanks Mick.

danielsun · #5 01-08-2006, 08:37 PM

Count me in Ken, I'll be there for the 4 full nights!!!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #6 01-08-2006, 09:16 PM

Excellent Mick and Daniel!!!

P.S. Daniel, you haven't added the fact that you are now an SVAA member in your signature!! Shame on you

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #7 01-08-2006, 11:30 PM

‘Snake Valley Astronomy Camp’
November 2006 Fees

Once again we have been able to keep the Camp fees extremely low.

Bunkhouses (per person)
2 nights $30.00
3 nights $45.00
4 nights $59.00

Campsite (per person)
2 nights $28.00
3 nights $42.00
4 nights $55.00

Children under 5 y.o. – FREE

Please state how many people and how many nights (and which nights they are), and if you are booking a Bunkhouse or Campsite.

Also

The Saturday Night Banquet will be on again!
The Banquet price will be announced once catering numbers are established.

Please notify me in here if you wish to take advantage of the Saturday Night Banquet, and for how many people.

More information to follow, so check back in here regularly for updates

OneOfOne (Trevor) · #8 02-08-2006, 07:49 AM

I will let the others know this morning, but I expect that Travis and Geoffrey will be coming along again. I will ask him mum, but I don't expect much will keep Mitch away this year either (hopefully we get a few clearer nights and he doesn't head off to bed by 10!).

Can you pencil me in for a bunkhouse of 4 for the whole 4 nights? I will be able to confirm in a few days.

danielsun · #9 02-08-2006, 07:47 PM

There ya go Ken, I fixed it !

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #10 02-08-2006, 10:28 PM

Those that are booked in already

Me + 2 - 4 nights
Mick Pinner +3 - 2 nights
wombat_in_space + 3 - 4 nights
Danielsun - 4 nights
OneOfOne + 3 - 4 nights
Dave47Tuc + 2 - 4 nights

Total so far - 19
plus local SVAA members

astrogeek (Leon) · #11 03-08-2006, 07:41 AM

I really want to come but it it is smack bang in the middle of my exam period at uni. I might have finnished by then and I might not have, I can't tell until I get my exam timetable (about 3 weeks before). Will that be too late to book a camp site if I am able to make it? Hopefully I can come

as I had a great time at the meteor night.

Starkler (Geoff) · #12 03-08-2006, 07:47 AM

I'm in

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #13 03-08-2006, 09:02 PM

Great Geoff!

Leon, (astrogeek) there is plenty of space for camping so a late booking won't be a problem. It's the bunkhouses that go fast!!!

astrogeek (Leon) · #14 03-08-2006, 09:39 PM

Yeah I figured that so I gave up thinking about a bunkhouse. Camping isn't great but it will have to do seeing as I can't be certian about if I can make it. Hopefully I will be able to come though, even if just for one night

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #15 03-08-2006, 10:22 PM

INFO FOR NEWBIES!

For any new members that are wondering what 'Snake Valley Astronomy Camp' is all about, here is a thread from after last Novembers Camp. We had another one in March too but I haven't tracked that thread down yet.

Folks came from several States to attend and had a blast!

Hope you Newbies can join the Camp this year! (and old members that couldn't make it last year)

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...t=snake+valley

Tamtarn · #16 17-08-2006, 04:38 PM

Hi Ken

We'll be coming for 4 nights. Just have to work out if we'll get a campsite for a caravan or get a Bunkhouse. Will get back to you soon on that.

BTW have sent a money order today for our membership. Sent to the P.O. address.

Looking forward to the camp and meeting everyone

Barb & David

[1ponders] (Paul) · #17 17-08-2006, 09:34 PM

Wish I could make it Ken. You guys have a blast!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #18 17-08-2006, 10:06 PM

Barb & David,

That is excellent news!

Please let me know whether you want a camping site or a bunkhouse as soon as you know.

Your caravan may be more comfortable. Neil enjoyed the comfort of his at last camp. But you may not want to haul it all this way.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #19 17-08-2006, 10:07 PM

One of our Guest Speakers (David Girling) has booked in.

Tamtarn · #20 18-08-2006, 08:24 AM

Having found out there is a " No Pets " rule at the camp we now won't be able to make it as we have no one to look after our old dogs at home.

We'll try and get there on one of the days so as we can meet everyone.

Barb & David