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Moon Phase
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15-02-2012, 03:32 PM
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Snake Valley - by the skin of my teeth
So, imagine the scene - romantic dinner last night at our favourite Balinese restaurant.
Me telling my wife (of slightly less than a year) how excited I was to be going to Snake Valley in March.
Oh, she says, what dates
23 till 27 I say
Do you recall any significant event happening in amongst those dates.
No, I say, as my mind recalls that we got married last year on March 26.
I told you about it, I say
Do you really think we'd be having this conversation now if you'd already told me, she says.
Ship appeared to be sunk at that moment. No escape from the reporachful and hurt looks. I offered her she could come too and then had to admit I didn't actually mean that.
Gina had booked the honeymoon suite we spent our first night in for the Sat 24th night and paid the deposit.
I tried to explain astro camp happens in a date free environment. I got "tsks" and eye rolling. Thank goodness we were in public.
Anyway, bless her sweet sweet heart - she changed it this morning to the following weekend.
All is right with the cosmos again!
phew (and to think I'm bringing a new/secondhand camera to be modded. I got that delivered to work so she need never see it!)
niko
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15-02-2012, 03:44 PM
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Your are a lucky man Niko,  and a very understanding partner indeed,  hope both occasions are great events for you. 
Leon
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15-02-2012, 04:02 PM
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The Surfing Astronomer
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Niko
Your a brave man! I wouldn't dare pull that off and I have been married for 19 years.
I reckon you owe her big time..lets hope the weekend has clear skies.
Regards Paul.
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15-02-2012, 04:43 PM
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15-02-2012, 04:44 PM
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That was a close call Niko. Its great she's understanding. you might want to set a recurring reminder and agreement for next year
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15-02-2012, 04:50 PM
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Niko,
Seriously now, call Snake Valley off, and go next year, c'mon. Think of what message you are sending.
Cheers
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15-02-2012, 04:59 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In the Dark at Snake Valley, Victoria
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I went to SV camp on Cheryl's Birthday last year and that didn't go over well.
Yours is a Wedding Anniversary! I can imagine how your wife feels!
You are a game man Nick.
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15-02-2012, 05:59 PM
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sword collector
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mount Evelyn
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Niko it looks like you have a lot to learn 
First of all set all your SV dates for years to come so you never get caught out
Second of all get that camera modded BEFORE the SV camp so you can actually use it 
And last but not least, you better make up for what you have done or else you will hear it for years to come 
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15-02-2012, 06:18 PM
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Pay attention...or pay dearly.
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15-02-2012, 06:23 PM
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Astro camps are just time off for good behavior. I got married on 8th March 1980 and have since spent nearly every aniversary fishing, usually without her although this year we are going away to Port Lincoln together.
I must be getting old and slow.
Quote:
Originally Posted by niko
So, imagine the scene - romantic dinner last night at our favourite Balinese restaurant.
Me telling my wife (of slightly less than a year) how excited I was to be going to Snake Valley in March.
Oh, she says, what dates
23 till 27 I say
Do you recall any significant event happening in amongst those dates.
No, I say, as my mind recalls that we got married last year on March 26.
I told you about it, I say
Do you really think we'd be having this conversation now if you'd already told me, she says.
Ship appeared to be sunk at that moment. No escape from the reporachful and hurt looks. I offered her she could come too and then had to admit I didn't actually mean that.
Gina had booked the honeymoon suite we spent our first night in for the Sat 24th night and paid the deposit.
I tried to explain astro camp happens in a date free environment. I got "tsks" and eye rolling. Thank goodness we were in public.
Anyway, bless her sweet sweet heart - she changed it this morning to the following weekend.
All is right with the cosmos again!
phew (and to think I'm bringing a new/secondhand camera to be modded. I got that delivered to work so she need never see it!)
niko
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15-02-2012, 07:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hagar
Astro camps are just time off for good behavior. I got married on 8th March 1980 and have since spent nearly every aniversary fishing, usually without her although this year we are going away to Port Lincoln together.
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Hagar the Horrible
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15-02-2012, 07:33 PM
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Like to learn
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Geez, playing with fire there !
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15-02-2012, 08:31 PM
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Not enough time and money
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Melbourne
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Very supportive partner there niko, maybe you should thank her with a nice astronomy book (just make sure you remove the price sticker first ).
My 10 year wedding anniversary is on march 30, so I just managed also.
Bo
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16-02-2012, 11:12 AM
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I am indeed a lucky man
Think I probably used up one of my 9 lives on this one!
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16-02-2012, 11:31 AM
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Bright the hawk's flight
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SV Saturday falls on my birthday this year, so the feast will also be a birthday party (sort of!). Unknown to me my beloved had planned an evening in Colacs best restaurant ( if you are ever in Colac it is "Fusion" which is excellent) but we are now going the following week.
Luckily her birthday and all significant dates are well away from the SV camps!
Malcolm
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16-02-2012, 04:43 PM
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Niko after realising it's your first aniversary all I can say is you either got the pick of the bunch and or are a very lucky man.
One thing you should think about though. Just buy her a house now.
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16-02-2012, 08:42 PM
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Mostly harmless...
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Niko,
It's time the husbands here explained about Brownie Points. BTs have an EXTREMELY short half-life and can be unusually difficult to earn. I think your BT balance is currently approximately -1,000,000
 
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16-02-2012, 08:55 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In the Dark at Snake Valley, Victoria
Posts: 14,412
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Quote:
Originally Posted by barx1963
SV Saturday falls on my birthday this year, so the feast will also be a birthday party (sort of!). Unknown to me my beloved had planned an evening in Colacs best restaurant ( if you are ever in Colac it is "Fusion" which is excellent) but we are now going the following week.
Luckily her birthday and all significant dates are well away from the SV camps!
Malcolm |
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17-02-2012, 11:48 AM
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Niko,
Turning the other cheek is obviously one of Gina's special qualities, She knows how important your happiness is. It won't last! But take all the good will you can get!
Plus, remember where you put your compass this time!
Darren
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