That's a bit harsh Arthur, not all are in a position to get away like us.
We will be thinking of those at the PC though, and we all hope for clear skies wherever we are.
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Originally Posted by Arthur Alchin
Yes James, i think the pony club this weekend is for the faint hearted and those not in touch with their pioneering spirit.
Yes James, i think the pony club this weekend is for the faint hearted and those not in touch with their pioneering spirit.
Well it looks like I'm locked in for the PC - first time. Faint-hearted? Not sure, but hearing you guys complain about the temperatures - Geez, we know we are just getting started when it hits -6 deg at Snake Valley!
Install a real toilet and hot showers and I'll join you guys next year. I don't mind the cold, but a man's gotta have some luxuries
... Install a real toilet and hot showers and I'll join you guys next year. I don't mind the cold, but a man's gotta have some luxuries
Hmm!
Has anyone explained the "facilities" at the Pony Club to Erick?
Well I hope you have a good night there Eric and I look forward to seeing you there next time.
Maybe next week?
Thanks again for your courtesy when I was in Melbourne early this year.
Hi All
Arrived home yesterday from what you would call an exceptional few days of clear dark night skies and perfect warm days.
Six of us made the journey. Allan L, Arthur A, Geoff Owl, Geoff M (Inmykombi), Jakob and myself.
Most of the time it was crisp cold nights and very dark with the temperature on the Friday night getting down to -4. Daytime temperature around 23.
Good company any many tails were discussed on mostly astronomy stuff but plenty of other diversional therapy.
Geoff M and Jakob both made camp oven dampers which were to die for.
Arthur made hotcakes. Allan provided lunch on the day I left but the Apple Charlotte was particularly Mmmmmm.
Jakob provided a lovely Port and rum to keep warm. Mr Owl provided..well, you know! (Don't you just love his blue 'house'.)
We were very lucky to jag so many clear nights and would definitely recommend all who can, to try and make the next planned trip.
Some photos attached.
Great pics, thx Rick.
Just having cuppa at the servos on the F3.
Fantasic 4!!!! days, thanks to the oranisers and woodcutters & damper tasters.
Regards j.
And I know, it did serve it's purpose well.
I just loved the classic/contemporary lines and had to get it on 'film'.
Glad you got home safe and well. Cheers
WOW
What a four days.
Perfect days, freezing nights (literally)
Dark skies
wonderful astro sights
exploding meteors
a comet
great company.
What more could you ask - Oh Yes, well maybe - Hot Showers?
Nevertheless, it was a great astro camp.
some pics
[incl my first dabble into astro photography
Pentax K100D ISO 3200 f/18 193secs unguided]
Thank you to the IIS folk at Bretti who were kind enough to let my wife and me have a peek through your scopes and taking the time to explain things to us. You've re-awakened my interest in astronomy ...
