Queensland Astrofest 2016

[MichaelSW (Michael)]

Now you can start planning for 2016. Received e-mail from Astrofest committee member, Wendy as follows:-

The date for the New Moon for Astrofest next year is 3rd August, 06:45 hours – Queensland time (UTC 20:45 hours on 2nd August).

The camp dates are 29th July to 7th August 2016.

My Leave has been approved and Locked-In

[MortonH]

My leave is booked also!

[Nortilus (Josh)]

if i could afford it and afford the time away from study this is something i would never miss.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Looking forward to it.

[glend (Glen)]

If they allowed dogs I'd be going but the 'old fellow' can't be left home alone.

[stanlite (Grady)]

Its a pity it can't be in the July school holidays new moon would make life sooooo much easier haha

Will have to see when QCS test is this year damn my year 12 classes damn them all.

[h0ughy (David)]

looking forward to it - again

[stanlite (Grady)]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

looking forward to it - again

What your allowed to come??? after getting an observatory and new home for astronomy???

or are you merely stopping by on your way to the forum of greater Australian councils symposium on drainage and works.

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by stanlite

What your allowed to come??? after getting an observatory and new home for astronomy???

or are you merely stopping by on your way to the forum of greater Australian councils symposium on drainage and works.

no, no need for drainage as it never rains in Queensland at astrofest eh

looking forward for a full course of nights observing and imaging, but not in that order

[Zubenel (Wes)]

The mark of a Good QLD Astrofest . Houghy looking like a Zombie during daylight hours

[RB (Andrew)]

Originally Posted by Zubenel

The mark of a Good QLD Astrofest . Houghy looking like a Zombie during daylight hours

You mean like this?

[Spookyer (Brett)]

I plan to be there.

Brett

[Zubenel (Wes)]

Yeh. That's it!!:camera : Note Hat , so that not one day light photon reaches him to wake him from his stupor

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

no, no need for drainage as it never rains in Queensland at astrofest eh

I've got my tarp this time and spare nappies.

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by RB

You mean like this?

and i still look ugly. mind you though most others don't fair that well either, and thats not the 5 oclock shadow

[kittenshark (Cheryl-Ann Tan)]

Had the most horrid experience as a sponsor on so many levels. Never again.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by kittenshark

Had the most horrid experience as a sponsor on so many levels. Never again.

There seems to be a pattern with star parties feedback lately. First SPSP "lazy committee" then "horrid" astrofest. Been to both and loved them. Bring some crownies and a chill pill. Geeez....

[AG Hybrid (Adrian)]

I will come to Astrofest this year. I've only heard good things from my friends who went last year.

[MortonH]

Originally Posted by kittenshark

Had the most horrid experience as a sponsor on so many levels. Never again.

That's sad to hear.

Last year was my first Astrofest and it was the best thing ever. Hoping to make it every year from now on.

[kittenshark (Cheryl-Ann Tan)]

Originally Posted by multiweb

There seems to be a pattern with star parties feedback lately. First SPSP "lazy committee" then "horrid" astrofest. Been to both and loved them. Bring some crownies and a chill pill. Geeez....

if you spent thousands of dollars on sponsoring stuff and be treated like c--p by the committee and be bullied, you won't be taking a chill pill. Had to forgo a month's pay for Astrofest.

I'm sure everyone else had a good time, but this is our experience and we will be keeping our money this time. That sounds more fun.