The Big Move

matt · #1 09-07-2007, 11:26 AM

Just thought I'd share a little news from home with all of you.

My time in the nation's capital is rapidly coming to an end.

As of August, I shall be living in sunny BrisVegas

My partner, Rae, has been offered a fabulous opportunity with the Queensland Performing Art Centre and I'm tagging along for the adventure!!

I'm pretty excited about the move and thrilled that I can be supportive of her as she pursues her 'dream'. At the same time, I'm a little sad to be turning my back on the various pots I've had on the boil here in Canberra.

However, I am sure there will be new and exciting opportunites awaiting me, once I get settled in and start the 'networking' process all over again.

And let's not forget...there are a whole bunch of QLD IIS members who I will now be able to meet and get to know.

So, it's all good, as they say

xelasnave · #2 09-07-2007, 11:42 AM

Matt change is good

...

You will be able to visit our group nights around Casino...we can fit in a fourth person

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Nice that your partner has lucked into a good spot

... I know you will love the place..its wall to coast money...the Gold Coast

wow its so close

...you will be able to go to the Big Brother nights ..you have fallen on your feet thats for sure

.
Good luck say hi to the bloke that owns the Pub up there

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alex

Ric · #3 09-07-2007, 11:44 AM

Good luck with the move Matt, I'm sure you wont miss the crisp -5 sessions under the Canberra skies. You'll have to find yourself a nice dark sky spot away from the bright lights though.

Cheers

matt · #4 09-07-2007, 11:47 AM

Hi Alex.

That group night sounds good. I'll need to get together with some new observing buddies pretty fast, so those nights in Casino will definitely be on the agenda

BTW ... how far is it from Brisbane to Casino?

I'll say hello to that bloke that owns the pub... if I ever venture that way.

As for the Big Brother thing???? I'll pass on that

Cheers, and thanks for the kind words.

Ric - will definitely be seeking dark skies. Am hopeful some Brizzy locals can recommend a few choice locations.

xelasnave · #5 09-07-2007, 12:19 PM

Matt I dont know how far but it is a great drive ..lots to see..its a tourist highway where ever you go when you think about it.

George Orwell?? must have be a very wise man... when you think about his camera everywhere thing..they are on all lap tops now..are they looking at us..my mic is always on so I wonder...

You can camp at my place any time and use my stuff to save you transporting... or just put your scope on my mount if you want some snaps.
anyways unpack the boxes first.
alex

matt · #6 09-07-2007, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by xelasnave

You can camp at my place any time and use my stuff to save you transporting... or just put your scope on my mount if you want some snaps. anyways unpack the boxes first. alex

Most kind of you, mate

See you soon

Dennis · #7 09-07-2007, 12:42 PM

Hey Matt

Looking forward to meeting you (both) and having some wonderful nights out under the stars. Good luck with the whole moving shebang!

Let us know if we can be of any assistance.

Cheers

Dennis

matt · #8 09-07-2007, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis

Hey Matt

Looking forward to meeting you (both) and having some wonderful nights out under the stars. Good luck with the whole moving shebang!

Let us know if we can be of any assistance.

Cheers

Dennis

Likewise, Dennis. And thanks for the offer.

Will be great to say "G'day", face-to-face, after so much communication via IIS and chatting over the phone

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #9 09-07-2007, 02:50 PM

I'll sit back and watch your light pollution meter go off the scale

Good luck with the move. Now you'll have to find a new job as well!

matt · #10 09-07-2007, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

I'll sit back and watch your light pollution meter go off the scale

Good luck with the move. Now you'll have to find a new job as well!

Just as well I'm a planets kinda guy, hey Ken?

Thanks for the kind wishes. Yeah, finding a new job is a bit of a bummer. I'm already sending out loads of CVs etc ahead of my arrival.

I've also applied for a few jobs which are currently advertised.

Hopefully, something will come up quite soon. Otherwise I'll just have to wrestle with the concept of being a 'kept man'.

astroron (Ron) · #11 09-07-2007, 04:37 PM

Matt and

to Queensland,

Cambroon observing nights await your presense when you get settled in

matt · #12 09-07-2007, 04:41 PM

Cheers, Ron. That sounds great.

h0ughy (David) · #13 09-07-2007, 04:45 PM

hey Matt, you wouldn't happen to be moving before august - because the best way to meet the locals would be at Qld astrofest!!!!

BTW, congrats on the opportunity to get cheaper fuel

spearo (Frank) · #14 09-07-2007, 07:09 PM

Hey Matt
Congrats! and best of luck, I'm envious. I'll try to catch up with you in a few years in QLD! It's getting a bit cold down here!
:]
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Gargoyle_Steve (Steve) · #15 10-07-2007, 12:52 AM

Moving and leaving people and places behind is always sad, but I think you'll find plenty of equally wonderful folk and places up here Matt (and a winning State of Origin team

).

Apart from Brisbane itself you have the Gold and Sunshine Coast (with more of us IIS'ers up here too) . There's also the Brisbane Astro Society, South East Qld Astro Society, etc, etc if you want a more formal club as well.

Personally I'd say just accept Ron's invite to a night's viewing at his place - the skies are dark, the people are friendly, and there's room for plenty more scopes yet!

Hope to meet you sometime soon,
Steve

matt · #16 10-07-2007, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0ughy

hey Matt, you wouldn't happen to be moving before august - because the best way to meet the locals would be at Qld astrofest!!!!

BTW, congrats on the opportunity to get cheaper fuel

hey h0ughy. Am definitely looking at Astrofest. Might be a little tough having just arrived and still in the process of looking for a place to live

Would love to go, though. As you say, would get a lot of meetin' and greetin' done in the one go. Hmmmm.

Definitely good news on the fuel

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearo

Hey Matt
Congrats! and best of luck, I'm envious. I'll try to catch up with you in a few years in QLD! It's getting a bit cold down here!
:]
f

Hi Frank. Would be great to say hello up north. I heard you were also on the move? Or have you already moved?

Cheers, and talk soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gargoyle_Steve

Moving and leaving people and places behind is always sad, but I think you'll find plenty of equally wonderful folk and places up here Matt (and a winning State of Origin team

).

Apart from Brisbane itself you have the Gold and Sunshine Coast (with more of us IIS'ers up here too) . There's also the Brisbane Astro Society, South East Qld Astro Society, etc, etc if you want a more formal club as well.

Personally I'd say just accept Ron's invite to a night's viewing at his place - the skies are dark, the people are friendly, and there's room for plenty more scopes yet!

Hope to meet you sometime soon,
Steve

Thanks, mate. Would be great to catch up with you too sometime in the near future.

Ron can most certainly add me to the list of attendees at Cambroon

As soon as I get settled and locate Cambroon on a map

Thanks everyone for your kind wishes and warm welcome/invites. It is much appreciated.

Gargoyle_Steve (Steve) · #17 10-07-2007, 11:08 AM

Here's the map - it's in a sticky thread under "Star Parties & Observing Sessions".

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ead.php?t=8808

No excuse now - look forward to seeing you sometime soon Matt!

Steve