Snake Valley Astro Camp - March 2010 - Page 9

byronpaul (Paul) · #**161** 09-03-2010, 08:45 PM

Ken,

great program !!!!!

But I now have to race home on Saturday morning with Lachlan and return with him to Snake Valley about 4:30pm. I have Junior Basketball Coaching committments I can't get out of and Lachlan has to play as well else his team will have to give a walkover.

So I'm going to miss Dave's Workshop and I'm spewing

Apart from the 6 or so hours we'll be absent, can't wait !!!!

I'll have to butter Dave up to give me a summary on Sunday

p.s. Lachlan said he's looking forward to catching up with your boys.

Regards,
Paul

Dave47tuc (David) · #**162** 09-03-2010, 09:45 PM

It's all good Paul. Just take it easy with all that driving.

We can sit down and chat on whatever you need over the weekend.
Write down a few ? so you don't forget and we can go over things

Oh I will take raisin toast with that butter

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**163** 09-03-2010, 10:14 PM

Take your time, Paul

We'll all be here whenever you get back. No rush.

desler · #**164** 09-03-2010, 10:18 PM

Looks like you've pulled out all the stops Ken.

Can't wait to get out under those Dark Skies and catch up.

See ya Friday!

Darren

Paddy (Patrick) · #**165** 09-03-2010, 10:32 PM

Great program Ken!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**166** 09-03-2010, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paddy

Great program Ken!

Thanks Patrick

I think our SVAA Astro Camps must be the only Astro Camps in the world to have Bands at the event

Oops, I might have started something

erick (Eric) · #**167** 09-03-2010, 11:33 PM

How about we add fireworks at midnight each night?

That would be unique............................. ..

OK, I'll go back to charging up my batteries

Chillie (Henry) · #**168** 10-03-2010, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erick

How about we add fireworks at midnight each night?

That would be unique............................. ..

Just what you need to kill your night vision.

Have fun at the weekend.

Jen · #**169** 10-03-2010, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erick

How about we add fireworks at midnight each night?

That would be unique............................. ..

OK, I'll go back to charging up my batteries

peterbat (Peter) · #**170** 10-03-2010, 07:56 AM

Ok, the weather conditions are too good to pass up :-)

Add me to the list please Ken ...
1 camping spot Friday night
4 camping spots Saturday night
I've managed to convince the family to come, but they're going to be late, so we'll have to miss the feast :-(

Peter

DavidU (Dave) · #**171** 10-03-2010, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erick

How about we add fireworks at midnight each night?

That would be unique............................. ..

OK, I'll go back to charging up my batteries

danielsun · #**172** 10-03-2010, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgc hunter

This can't be the same Melbourne I'm familiar with!

Hey Sab, with all the storms cloud and rain going here on I have been a little worried and thought you would be curled up in the foetal position in a corner somewhere.

Cheers Daniel.

bird (Anthony Wesley) · #**173** 10-03-2010, 11:17 AM

I'll get there just after lunch on Friday, maybe 1pm or something.

I'm bringing my new baby... the Green Machine

cheers, Bird

Octane (Humayun) · #**174** 10-03-2010, 12:11 PM

What do I need to bring (apart from scope stuff)? I'll be bunking it up I think, with Doug and John.

H

erick (Eric) · #**175** 10-03-2010, 12:18 PM

earplugs?

Towel, soap etc.

Your favourite coffee/tea.

Insect repellent - roll on, not spray - for day and night.

byronpaul (Paul) · #**176** 10-03-2010, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octane

What do I need to bring (apart from scope stuff)? I'll be bunking it up I think, with Doug and John.

H

H,

you need to bring plenty of warm clothes for the nights, cool clothes for the days, food and drink rations (except for Sat Feast if you've chosen that).

Mattress and base are included in cabins, but I'm not sure about sheets and blankets so you might need to check that out (can somebody confirm?).

Toothpicks .... as the nights are going to be GREAT and there's no time to sleep ....

And as erick said ..... plenty of roll-on insect repellent!!!!!

See you there.

Regards,
Paul

Octane (Humayun) · #**177** 10-03-2010, 12:55 PM

Thanks, gents.

I'll be bringing my Hepworths freezer suit so that should keep me plenty warm.

I'll bring a sleeping bag to throw on the bunks and a doona and pillows. That should do it.

Doug, John and I will probably do some food shopping at Ballarat on the way down.

I don't intend on sleeping until after the sun comes up -- that's the norm for me.

Can't wait -- I'm dying for an astro fix. I hope someone brings some spare binoculars that I could possibly borrow. I'd actually like to do some widefield observing whilst I'm imaging.

See you guys soon!

H

erick (Eric) · #**178** 10-03-2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octane

I hope someone brings some spare binoculars that I could possibly borrow. I'd actually like to do some widefield observing whilst I'm imaging.

12x60 on a tripod? 20x80 on something more substantial? I wasn't planning on bringing but I can, What would you like?

erick (Eric) · #**179** 10-03-2010, 01:33 PM

You won't need the doona if sleeping after sunup - it will warm up quickly in the cabins. One good sleeping bag should do.

Octane (Humayun) · #**180** 10-03-2010, 02:44 PM

Eric,

Thanks so much for your kind offer.

I don't want to trouble you too much -- the 12x60s on a simple tripod would be uber.

Cheers, mate.

H