Queensland Astrofest was way better than SPSP

[EddieT (Eddie)]

Hi to all,
I had my usual hidden location at Astrofest this year so didn't mingle with the maddening crowd too much, but it was good to catch up with you all.
Although Sheree looks at astrofest as a holiday, it's always a mad time for me. I have projects planned and getting the sytem running adequately after the relocation can take days. This year I had several issues that kept me busy and I wasn't really ready to image until Thursday unfortunately.

Maybe next year I won't take any equipment and be a bit more social. Then again, after 8 years of Astrofest, it might be hard to change

Great to catch up with you all. Though the weather was not as good as last year (7 straight gloriously clear nights), it was still a great week.

[dhumpie]

Hey Rob,

But we did talk a lil bit more on Sat night at Andrew's scope (actually a few times). Maybe you did not recognize me in the dark. Rememeber you were telling me about that carpet snake that hit you hard on the shin

Darren

[h0ughy (David)]

I wonder from the impact of the IIS'ers whether any new members have signed up as a result of Qld Astrofest activities?

Originally Posted by dhumpie

Hey Rob,

But we did talk a lil bit more on Sat night at Andrew's scope (actually a few times). Maybe you did not recognize me in the dark. Rememeber you were telling me about that carpet snake that hit you hard on the shin

Darren

hehehe damn we were all dressed like eskimo's and looked the same in the dark, sorry I thought I was talking to your friend...

AstroFest group photo is up on the AstroFest website

AstroFest 2005

regards

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by xrekcor

AstroFest group photo is up on the AstroFest website

AstroFest 2005



regards

LOL at least my face is hidden

[Zubenel (Wes)]

Hi Ron ,
Yes Yes Yes I have joined . Call name?? IS ZUBENEL.Actually it is Zubbenel but I hope they can get rid of one "b". Cheers Wes

Originally Posted by h0ughy

LOL at least my face is hidden

Yeah! and I wonder what Jake was checking out is that John Wayne 3rd in, second row from the back



regards

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Glad you joined Wes. See you soon at Ron's hopefully

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by xrekcor

Yeah! and I wonder what Jake was checking out is that John Wayne 3rd in, second row from the back



regards

Oh now thats nasty, he's dead . It is really a rouges gallery there.

[firstlight (Tony)]

Hi everyone,

We have just joined your forum, and I just wanted to thank everyone for the kind words regarding the organisation of the Astrofest. One thing I need to point out is that the Astrofest is run by the 5 local clubs in Queensland, BAS, SAS, SEQAS, AAQ and ATMQ, all of which have representatives on the committee.

On another note I have updated the Astrofest webpage (after a fashion), and I'm interested in stories and photos you might want to have posted on the 'site. One of the updated items is the audio of Renato contacting STS 114 and the ISS on the front 'page. The file is largish (1.8 mb), but Renato didn't want to reduce the size.

Cheers for now
Tony and Anne-Louise (AKA earthlight)

Originally Posted by firstlight

Hi everyone,

We have just joined your forum, and I just wanted to thank everyone for the kind words regarding the organisation of the Astrofest....

Cheers for now
Tony and Anne-Louise (AKA earthlight)

Welcome aboard Tony and Anne-Louise, Great to have you guys here

regards,

[h0ughy (David)]

Tony and Anne-Louise,
you guys did a great job! Welcome to Ice in Space.

Originally Posted by h0ughy

Oh now thats nasty, he's dead . It is really a rouges gallery there.

I know he's a lil bugger at times, Still he did want to know where your horse was

regards

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Welcome Tony and Anne-Louise. You and your fellow coordinators put on a great weeks. I'll certainly be there again next year.

[Starkler (Geoff)]

Wow thats a huge turnout. They sure do things big in QLD

Originally Posted by Starkler

Wow thats a huge turnout. They sure do things big in QLD

Not only _big_ but as the threads title suggest _better_

I'm waiting for registration to come around again to imediately sign up for next year except I'll go for the whole event instead of 5 night

regards

[astro_south (Andrew)]

I think I will do the whole event next year as well - 3 nights wasn't enough!

Hmmmm, Maybe they should look at doing two events

One in summer another in winter

I'd be in!

[dhumpie]

Great to have you guys on board! And fantastic job on the Astrofest!!!!!!!!!!

Darren