South Pacific Star Party 2009 (22 - 24 May) - Page 5

lacad01 (Adam) · #81 20-05-2009, 01:15 PM

Agreed

. Hearing the key-note speakers and putting some faces to names should be consolation enough in case the weather doesn't fine up

RB (Andrew) · #82 20-05-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0ughy

might have to rethink and leave a few items at home - might not get to image at all........sad really

Make the most of it mate and take a new library of darks.
I'm sure you'll get a good temperature spread.

Kimbo (Kim) · #83 20-05-2009, 04:00 PM

I'm a volunteer so I'm heading to Ilford first thing in the morning. I've just been packing the car & it's packed solid! It's p ...ing down rain here now so maybe I should do as Dave suggests & leave a few items at home. I've just raided my cellar & thrown in a few extra bottles of red wine just in case!!!

I'm still new to IIS so I hope I get to meet you all this W/E so I can put a face to your name. Iceman, how about arranging a meet & greet of IIS members during the W/E? It might be something to do if the weather decides to be unkind.

Here's to Clear Skies,

Kim

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #84 20-05-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kimbo

I'm a volunteer so I'm heading to Ilford first thing in the morning. I've just been packing the car & it's packed solid! It's p ...ing down rain here now so maybe I should do as Dave suggests & leave a few items at home. I've just raided my cellar & thrown in a few extra bottles of red wine just in case!!!

I'm still new to IIS so I hope I get to meet you all this W/E so I can put a face to your name. Iceman, how about arranging a meet & greet of IIS members during the W/E? It might be something to do if the weather decides to be unkind.

Here's to Clear Skies,

Kim

Kim - good luck in setting up! We all appreciate the volunteer effort each year.

Big Dave (Dave) · #85 20-05-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omaroo

Yep Dave - I'll save you a spot. I'll be there Friday morning, so what do you need - a single car spot? I take it you'll be bringing a tent if there are two of you.... ?

Cool a big parking space with two tents; be there about lunch.
Look forward to catching up,
Dave.

multiweb (Marc) · #86 20-05-2009, 07:14 PM

Here's my weather forecast for the SPSP and I'm rarely wrong

Friday - Maybe a bit of rain but Windy

Saturday - Beautiful night

Sunday - Extra Beautiful Night

Monday - don't care I'm going home

strongmanmike (Michael) · #87 20-05-2009, 08:37 PM

Yeh well Marc

I like your optimism but (and much to my dissapointment) I have decided not to bother with the imaging rig...again

Too much risk and set-up work on soggy ground for little chance of clear weather.

I have however just packed the car including a mixed half dozen red and whites plus some brews (plus my camping buddy is bringing a case of Heineken) sooooo who cares hic!

If it miraculously clears up and after I stop punching every tree trunk in site, I'll hang out with you and your imaging kit

...err?..if that's ok?

Mike

Peter Ward · #88 20-05-2009, 09:02 PM

Humm...I'll make it there one day.....

My all knowing fridge (with the amazing ability to hold magnetic clips and roster print-outs) says I'll be in Singapore.......

multiweb (Marc) · #89 20-05-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

...If it miraculously clears up and after I stop punching every tree trunk in site, I'll hang out with you and your imaging kit

...err?..if that's ok?

Mike

I don't know if I'll image but you're welcome to come around. I'll have my bottle(s) of vodka handy if anyone needs some optics cleaning

h0ughy (David) · #90 20-05-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Yeh well Marc

I like your optimism but (and much to my dissapointment) I have decided not to bother with the imaging rig...again

Too much risk and set-up work on soggy ground for little chance of clear weather.

I have however just packed the car including a mixed half dozen red and whites plus some brews (plus my camping buddy is bringing a case of Heineken) sooooo who cares hic!

If it miraculously clears up and after I stop punching every tree trunk in site, I'll hang out with you and your imaging kit

...err?..if that's ok?

Mike

LOL i have a spare eq mount for you Mike

shahgazer (Shah) · #91 20-05-2009, 10:02 PM

Touched down in Melbourne from Kuala Lumpur yesterday, and now currently at Wollongong... and it's been cloudy and raining all day long!

Hopefully it clears up at least a bit. Tomorrow will start going to Conna first.

Clear skies please!!

h0ughy (David) · #92 20-05-2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

Humm...I'll make it there one day.....

My all knowing fridge (with the amazing ability to hold magnetic clips and roster print-outs) says I'll be in Singapore.......

WOW that sounds more powerful than big blue

with all that knowledge Peter - that's scary

h0ughy (David) · #93 20-05-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kimbo

I'm a volunteer so I'm heading to Ilford first thing in the morning. I've just been packing the car & it's packed solid! It's p ...ing down rain here now so maybe I should do as Dave suggests & leave a few items at home. I've just raided my cellar & thrown in a few extra bottles of red wine just in case!!!

I'm still new to IIS so I hope I get to meet you all this W/E so I can put a face to your name. Iceman, how about arranging a meet & greet of IIS members during the W/E? It might be something to do if the weather decides to be unkind.

Here's to Clear Skies,

Kim

hope to meet you there Kim - and help out

i am a member of ASNSW and alas this is the only time of year i ever get there

xstream (John) · #94 21-05-2009, 12:11 PM

Anna and I are here and set up.

Weather is cold overcast and extremely windy. Lets hope it clears for at least one night of observing.
At least I have enough refreshment to keep me going for awhile.

iceman (Mike) · #95 21-05-2009, 12:59 PM

Soggy and wet?
Look forward to catching up with everyone tomorrow. Gotta start packing soon.

Rodstar (Rod) · #96 21-05-2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xstream

At least I have enough refreshment to keep me going for awhile.

John, I just purchased a nice bottle of red which we can sample on Friday night. Two gold medals, two silvers and a bronze, as well as winning Best of Class at the LA International Wine and Spirit Comp.

Have a cold one ready for me on my arrival....should get there by lunchtime tomorrow if all goes according to plan.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #97 21-05-2009, 05:39 PM

why does it always have to be windy and bloody rain when i have to pack a trailer ??????????????????????????????????? ?????

geoff

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #98 21-05-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

why does it always have to be windy and bloody rain when i have to pack a trailer ??????????????????????????????????? ?????

geoff

Dont forget I can fit a bit ofyour stuff in my van too Geoff.

It wont get wet that way.

See ya in the morning mate.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #99 21-05-2009, 08:01 PM

don't let that nephew of mine drink all your beer John (xstream)
tell him to leave some for me

looks like you gunna get some weather up that way shortly - couple of nice blue spots just south of Mudgee

pisking down here at the moment - looks like i will be up most of the nite waiting for breaks in the downpours to finish packing the trailer

what fun

geoff

xstream (John) · #**100** 21-05-2009, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodstar

John, I just purchased a nice bottle of red which we can sample on Friday night. Two gold medals, two silvers and a bronze, as well as winning Best of Class at the LA International Wine and Spirit Comp.

You should of made it 1/2doz. mate! We're sure going to need them.

See you tomorrow.