IISAC2008 : 30th October - 2nd November 2008 - Page 15

alexk13 (Alex) · #**281** 29-10-2008, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Petrie

Alex
It should take 2hrs or just over from the twin servo's just north of Wyong to Lostock.
Cheers see ya there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inmykombie

I think it will be about 2.5-3 hrs from the twin servos.

cheers

Thanks guys - stupid google maps was trying to tell me 2.5 hours from my place to Lostock

- I think I'm about 100-120ks south of the twin servos already tho, so google must know I like to drive fast

- just not with all my astro and camp gear on board

, and normally only on the computer in internet based car races.

So I guess I'll see you when I get there.

Drive safe everyone.

iceman (Mike) · #**282** 29-10-2008, 09:09 PM

Yep that's accurate. Probably closer to 2.5 hrs, maybe even 2:15 from the twin servos.

White Rabbit · #**283** 29-10-2008, 09:19 PM

Damn I cant make it now, my partner has fractured her fibula. I would however still like to make a donation Mike as I think what your doing here is great. Is there a link that I can donate some money to?

Thanks

monoxide · #**284** 29-10-2008, 09:20 PM

lucky buggers, have fun everyone

hope your skies are clearer than mine, hopefully i can come meet everyone next year

bert (Brett) · #**285** 29-10-2008, 09:53 PM

Hi all,

I was talking to a fellow iis member who is unable to attend iisac because of last minute family health issues. This has happened to me as well unfortunatly.

I am just starting out imaging and would love to hear the experts give their experiences so, I dont know if this has been covered but will the lectures be recorded if so will they be posted on iis? Hint

hint

Lucky buggers to you lucky ones!

Thanks Brett

alexk13 (Alex) · #**286** 29-10-2008, 10:21 PM

I will be taking my video cam, and I have been dabbling with youtubing some stuff, so I'll see what I can do if no-one else has a more professional way of doing it.

Off to bed for me now tho, most stuff is packed, and I am getting up early to finaise packing, drop wife off at work, then head to Lostock - I will check in here one last time before I leave in the morning.

Cya there.

gmbfilter (Geoff) · #**287** 29-10-2008, 10:44 PM

Tally ho, to the twin servo

a ute load of tarps, some bits and pieces of astro gear. 2 x wild turkeys and a couple of packets of tim tams just in case

Deeno · #**288** 29-10-2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmbfilter

a ute load of tarps, some bits and pieces of astro gear. 2 x wild turkeys and a couple of packets of tim tams just in case

What a coincident
Sounds familiar to what I've packed

gmbfilter (Geoff) · #**289** 29-10-2008, 11:02 PM

You still up?
I'm dreaming.. that way I get much needed beauty sleep

Deeno · #**290** 29-10-2008, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmbfilter

You still up?

ZZZZZzzzzz no zzzzzzZZZZ

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #**291** 29-10-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inmykombie

I think it will be about 2.5-3 hrs from the twin servos.

cheers

If you go straight through to Lostock from the twin servos without stopping again, 2 to 2.5 hours comfortable, if you do the speed limit.

Cheers,
John B

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #**292** 30-10-2008, 12:28 AM

ok - bit of local knowledge - perhaps for someone that has forgot something or wants to pick it up local

there is a general store at east gresford - which is just after the turn you should take to gresford - you can see it on the left from the corner from memory

then there is the little shop at gresford where you turn right for lostock if you want ICE

can't remember where the last petrol is

geoff

iceman (Mike) · #**293** 30-10-2008, 04:46 AM

Gresford has the last Petrol, too.

hector (Andrew) · #**294** 30-10-2008, 06:28 AM

Gresford is the last petrol but it closes at odd times. The General store has all you will need and the coffee shop over the road is very good. If you are into Landscape photography like me the whole area across to Dungog is alive with fantastic locations.
Really wish I was going
Andrew.

alexk13 (Alex) · #**295** 30-10-2008, 06:50 AM

Morning guys

Last minute final pack, then on the road.

I had planned to top up on petrol in Maitland, and get Ice at Gresford or somewhere, not knowing whats out there. Thanks for these tips about Gresford.

See You All There.

jakob · #**296** 30-10-2008, 08:23 AM

I'm on my way!
See you all there.
J.

Matty P (Matt) · #**297** 30-10-2008, 08:52 AM

OK, just heading off now. Hope the weather cooperates.

See you there.

AlexN · #**298** 30-10-2008, 06:27 PM

Have fun guys...

Tilt (Michael) · #**299** 30-10-2008, 06:43 PM

Is it too late to attend?

I have not registered for this event but I would sure like to come on up. I will leave in the morning bound for IISAC2008 if Mike has not closed the gate yet?

Michael

AlexN · #**300** 30-10-2008, 06:56 PM

Im sure you'll be right Michael... They'll find a spot to squeeze you in