Last Astro Night at Cambroon

astroron (Ron) · #1 23-11-2005, 02:53 PM

The last AstroNight at my observatory site at Cambroon will be held onSaturday the 3rd December weather permitting, this will be the last time till Feb 2006.
Dennis (nightshift) will be in attendance with his new 12" Dob which has had very little use since he got it due to the lousy weather we have been having,so he is desperate to give it a shake under dark skies.
If you require directions PM me or Paul(1 ponders) or search these forums for a map.
There is plenty of room for camping and some space in the house, (throw a matteress on the floor) or even the varander.
I look forward to a good turnup for the last AstroNight of 2005.
Lets all pray for good weather

[1ponders] (Paul) · #2 23-11-2005, 03:15 PM

I'll be there with bells on Ron. I'll be able to give the new G11 a good try out. Yep it finally arrived today. Yahooooooo

what say we make a bit of a Xmas Bar-B-Que while were at it?

Striker (Tony) · #3 23-11-2005, 03:31 PM

I'm in.....I'm a sucker for food.....lol.

Weather pending.

I want to see your g11 in action Paul....

At the moment I just fantasize over my G11 sitting on the pool table awaiting Extra parts....it's in a bullet proof glass case with laser security installed.

Not sure what my plans are...would like to stay the night but I dont have a tent and the ute would be very uncomfortable.

I think Ron should supply a B&B arrangement...hehehehe

We can all just bring something...

Striker Bread rolls
Paul sausages
Ron may have the BBQ and Gas
Others could bring a salad, steaks, onions, chicken the list goes on,

Dam..I'm hungry now...bye

[1ponders] (Paul) · #4 23-11-2005, 03:37 PM

Plenty of floor space and lounge space in the lounge room Tony. Oh it'll be there Tony, but remember I don't have the Gemini so it's not going to do all the things your's will.

Are you bringing your eq6? You'd better bring your #%$$*^ camera or we mightn't let you in the gate.

astroron (Ron) · #5 23-11-2005, 03:47 PM

We always have a BBQ I have a spare tent also lots of room on the veranda,It's my birthday on th 30th this month so its so its a bit of a celebration as well.
I can get extra mattreses if required.

astroron

Striker (Tony) · #6 23-11-2005, 04:00 PM

My EQ6 Skyscan is on it's way from Rob Tasco....so it should be here..well better be here by early next week.

I need to sort out how I am going to mount the orion 80ED on the EQ6 with a piggyback plate that will accomidate the losmandy DCM camera mount for the 20DA.

If you have any losmandy plates that will fit let me know.

I may have to use my elcheapo ring set up but either way they will both be there.

I may go shopping for a mattress and portable spa bath.

P.S Dont worry about the tomato for me.....I'm happy with Bacon, eggs, lamb chops and 2 slices of thick toast for my first course breakfast meal...lol

Is there a menu.?????

[1ponders] (Paul) · #7 23-11-2005, 04:00 PM

Gees if I wan't going away without SHSMM (She Who Supports My Madness) for the weekend the previous weekend I'd make a Friday - Saturday night out of it and make it a serious observing weekend.

Have good Wednesday next week Ron. Don't wear yourself out too much before the weekend.

astro_south (Andrew) · #8 23-11-2005, 06:38 PM

Guys

Add my name as a possible at the moment - sounds like a great idea. Tony if I am going up and your only bringing your camera, swag and bread rolls I should be able to fit you in.

Striker (Tony) · #9 23-11-2005, 07:06 PM

Thanks Andrew,

But I should be taking my EQ6 and ED80 plus other gear so I should throw that in the back of the ute....Saying that I could give you a lift if you want to stop by my place on the way through.....I'm only just off the gateway arterial just before the bridge...only 2 streets away....you can even put your car under cover here in the locked garage.

It's your call.

davidpretorius · #10 23-11-2005, 07:15 PM

have fun you guys, it sounds like fun!!

astro_south (Andrew) · #11 23-11-2005, 07:18 PM

Thanks for the re-offer Tony, but I am cool to travel up there...I like to use my boot as a work space. Although I'm not confirmed for going just at the moment, I'll make the offer open to anyone else in Brisbane (with very little gear) who wants a lift up. Naturally I will be staying overnight.

#12 25-11-2005, 12:36 AM

I'll be there for sure, weather permitting, we all have some new gear so it is likely to rain for forty days and forty nights though. If it gets any wetter Paul I wont make it down the Obi road!!!!! Would a 12" dobbie tube make a good canoe? I'm in with the snags too. Sounds like a good night.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #13 25-11-2005, 12:44 AM

Let's hope it rains itself out this weekend. It certainly trying to atm.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #14 26-11-2005, 06:52 PM

Have a great time guys. I wish I could make it.

dhumpie · #15 28-11-2005, 02:47 PM

Hey Andrew count me in if you are going my way

Have never been to Ron's so it will be fun...

Darren

astro_south (Andrew) · #16 28-11-2005, 03:44 PM

I'm an almost certain starter, so you can hitch a ride with me Darren. Let's hope the weather plays the game!

astroron (Ron) · #17 28-11-2005, 06:49 PM

If you are camping,or need accomadation, please PM or email me.I am hoping for good weather.Thanks astroron

Striker (Tony) · #18 28-11-2005, 07:11 PM

I have PMed you Ron.

We need to organise who's bringing what.

I would be safe to say we bring our own drinks.

I will bring say 12 bread rolls and 2 loafs of bread....if more are coming I will get more bread rolls.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #19 28-11-2005, 07:46 PM

That should be heaps Tony

I'll grab a coupla dozen snags.

I'll take my usual place on the lounge room floor Ron

Striker (Tony) · #20 28-11-2005, 08:28 PM

I'll take the penthouse with room service...if thats already taken...anywhere there is a roof.