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Moon Phase
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29-09-2017, 07:46 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 937
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Originally Posted by Atmos
But I bought another ticket and everything  |
That's alright Colin, it's valid for next year's event.
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30-09-2017, 09:43 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Canberra
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I'm open to Hosting Tak Attack III once again on October New Moon for 2 nights if there is enough interest........
......which would be Friday October 20th and Saturday October 21st.....
Everyone had better let me know quickly though if you are keen !!!
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30-09-2017, 09:47 AM
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Ultimate Noob
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 7,013
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As long as my ticket is still valid 
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30-09-2017, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Canberra
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Atmos
As long as my ticket is still valid |
You have 3 Tak Tickets dont you 
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30-09-2017, 10:47 AM
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Ultimate Noob
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 7,013
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For now... Depends on how many are required for entry.
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30-09-2017, 12:50 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Newcastle
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I can't make it Phil, but thanks for the invite.
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30-09-2017, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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I'll be available TA#3 on the 20/21 Oct or if necessary the November new moon .... 
I will be bringing 1 Tak and the big Dob...
Probably camping on site on Friday night.... I would bring the motorhome if the access wasn't by way of a goat-track....
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30-09-2017, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Canberra
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Should be fine for Old Goats like you
Unless you have a wide A$$...........
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30-09-2017, 04:41 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,588
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Originally Posted by issdaol
Should be fine for Old Goats like you
Unless you have a wide A$$........... |
At least I haven't got my Landcruiser bogged in my own front yard 
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01-10-2017, 12:25 PM
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Novichok test rabbit
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Somewhere in the cosmos...
Posts: 10,388
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Originally Posted by Kunama
At least I haven't got my Landcruiser bogged in my own front yard |
Yup, and the ruts are still there for all to see  They will remain like dinosaur tracks, 1 million years from now...
The Bongo Van would have floated over it like a boat
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01-10-2017, 12:39 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,588
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On a lighter note:
If anyone is interested in this informal gathering at Phil's DarkSky site please let us know. With only 3 weeks to go it might be best to have everyone make their own arrangements for accommodation etc.
All that is required is to bring yourselves, your scopes, a good attitude, a camping chair and maybe a bottle of red..... we will have tea and coffee facilities as before.
The kangaroos have taken care of the metre high grass and the new access track that was pioneered by the Mercedes Sprinter is in good condition. I even spent an hour removing most of the boulders off the track.
Bathroom facilities will likely consist of a couple of gumtrees and a PortaPotti in a tent.... unless 50 people decide to come along then we can all kick in for the hire of the PortaTrailerLoo ($240 for the weekend)...
Daytime activities include sleeping, eating, lazing about or for those keen enough, a visit to Mount Stromlo or Tidbinbilla Tracking Station....
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01-10-2017, 01:53 PM
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Novichok test rabbit
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Somewhere in the cosmos...
Posts: 10,388
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I am glad we talked Phil out of the Portaloo - I mean - gumtree works just fine. If you need other facilities, drive to the Yass service station lol.
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10-10-2017, 08:01 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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With just 10 sleeps to go it is looking like a very quiet gathering at Bango for the New Moon weekend.....
Anyone planning to head up, please let us know at least a couple of days ahead of the weekend....
I will likely bring a TAK, a TEC and a DOB.....
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10-10-2017, 09:34 PM
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Ultimate Noob
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 7,013
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I’m planning on bringing a M250
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10-10-2017, 10:07 PM
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Novichok test rabbit
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Somewhere in the cosmos...
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Anyone disobeying the red light rule will be hung, drawn and quartered from the dead gum tree behind the observatory (the one Matt and I water, in a vain attempt to revive it...)
Oh hang on, that means our host will be dangling from the tree like Mussolini... (how ironic, in many ways )
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10-10-2017, 10:15 PM
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Ultimate Noob
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 7,013
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There is a red light district out there?
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11-10-2017, 08:14 AM
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Novichok test rabbit
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Somewhere in the cosmos...
Posts: 10,388
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Originally Posted by Atmos
There is a red light district out there? |
I am sure that is provided in Yass Colin, but at your discretion
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11-10-2017, 09:59 AM
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Looking Down From Above
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Cootamundra, NSW
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Not sure if I can make it this time, I don't get back from Sydney until the 20th, I MAY be able to get there on the 21st, depending on weather but won't have any gear with me.
Cheers
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11-10-2017, 11:01 AM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Canberra
Posts: 688
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnG
Not sure if I can make it this time, I don't get back from Sydney until the 20th, I MAY be able to get there on the 21st, depending on weather but won't have any gear with me.
Cheers
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C'MON !! You have to pop down for one night !! 
.......and bring a Spearmint Milkshake (with Malt) from that Cootamundra cafe that makes the great shakes (Helens Coffee Lounge)
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11-10-2017, 11:03 AM
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Novichok test rabbit
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Somewhere in the cosmos...
Posts: 10,388
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Everywhere Phil goes - spearmint milkshake...
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