Snake Valley Astro Camp - March 2012

[Exfso (Peter)]

Bo, I feel ok, just the back is an issue. I have no problem modding the webcam at all, just send it over mate. PM me for my address....

[traveller (Bo)]

thanks for the Pm exchange Peter, will transfer tomorrow. see you at the next camp.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Originally Posted by alistairsam

Hi,
would anyone happen to have a cats eye collimation kit?
I'm having woes with my 8" F4 and the focuser alignment. Driving me nuts.
Laser shows fine, but stars are elongated on one side.
Erick, would be cool if we could try that Ronchi grating screen as well.

Alistair, Eric was unable to get time off work for this camp.
Hopefully someone else may be able to help you

[mill (Martin)]

Hope you get better soon Peter and get someone to do those jobs for you next time

[Exfso (Peter)]

Yeah, thanks Martin..Unfortunately I am a one man band in this house...

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Final Countdown:

18 hours till Camp

[Big Dave (Dave)]

Hey Everyone,
I have to work tomorrow (friday) so won't be up then. I am still aiming for the Pav on Saturday and hoping (subject to my Monday customer) to stay Sunday night as well, with an super early departure.

- Big Dave

[rmcconachy]

Ken, if you are still taking bookings (feel free to tell me "Too late, sod off!")

Name: Richard McConachy
How many people: One
Number of nights: Visit for Saturday evening only
Which nights: Saturday
Bunkhouse or camping: Neither, not staying overnight
Saturday night feast: Yes please

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Hey Everyone,
I have to work tomorrow (friday) so won't be up then. I am still aiming for the Pav on Saturday and hoping (subject to my Monday customer) to stay Sunday night as well, with an super early departure.

- Big Dave

OK Dave, see you on Saturday

Originally Posted by rmcconachy

Ken, if you are still taking bookings (feel free to tell me "Too late, sod off!")

Name: Richard McConachy
How many people: One
Number of nights: Visit for Saturday evening only
Which nights: Saturday
Bunkhouse or camping: Neither, not staying overnight
Saturday night feast: Yes please

"Too late, sod off"
You told me to feel free to say it

Yeah, Sounds good Ricky. Come on up mate

[Hagar (Doug)]

Originally Posted by niko

Doug, I'm sure even posting an intention to own new gear days before the camp is verbotten! I can supply plenty of raw data for you to process in your idle hours. Everyone assures me there's plenty there but I'll be f$%&*d if I can tease it out.

Well nico we can work through some of your data and see what you really have. Been a while since I processed anything so it might be good for me too.

[Hagar (Doug)]

Originally Posted by leon

Hope it all comes together guys, and the weather Gods are in a good mood, and Doug, sometimes that is not such a bad idea

Leon

Hi Leon, I've been to dozens of Astro camps and don't have one picture of the people or the setup to show for it. I always ake the DSLR but never get it out so this is the time for me to post all those shots of everyone missbehaving.

[mill (Martin)]

Originally Posted by Hagar

Hi Leon, I've been to dozens of Astro camps and don't have one picture of the people or the setup to show for it. I always ake the DSLR but never get it out so this is the time for me to post all those shots of everyone missbehaving.

Misbehaving?
We don't misbehave at all
We are all very well behaved and not a sound comes out of the tents if something goes wrong again and again
Will Darren be swimming again as he did last time The water is this cold - this time ).

[Keltik (Trevor)]

Just cooking a curry for Friday night's tea. There's a fair bit if anyone wants a taste! Car is half packed, scope and a few other things go in tomorrow, then a boring day at work before the drive up. See you all there!

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Originally Posted by Keltik

Just cooking a curry for Friday night's tea. There's a fair bit if anyone wants a taste! Car is half packed, scope and a few other things go in tomorrow, then a boring day at work before the drive up. See you all there!

Pies or Pizza for me on Friday night

See you tomorrow

[desler]

I'm thinking of bringing my flippers this time Marty, be interested to see who may join me!

Possibly jen and her snorkel? Or Doug trying to recover a sinker or two!!!!!

Darren

[danielsun]

Originally Posted by Exfso

Just letting you know I have had to pull the pin on this camp as my "hammer and tack" has decided to do a job on me. I can hardly move and there is no way I could hack the 6.5hr drive from Adelaide, let alone lug all the scope stuff around, reckon I would end up crippled. What a bummer, was really looking forward to this after the November washout.

That is a real bummer Pete. you will be missed. Take care and hope to see you at the next one.

Cheers Daniel.

[desler]

I think Niko and Daniel could do with a quick swim, I do believe I saw a level and compass last time I was in the drink! Might be the odd counter weight as well!


Darren

[danielsun]

Originally Posted by desler

I'm thinking of bringing my flippers this time Marty, be interested to see who may join me!

Possibly jen and her snorkel? Or Doug trying to recover a sinker or two!!!!!

Darren

Gonna be a bit chilly in that lake this weekend!!

[Hagar (Doug)]

Originally Posted by danielsun

Gonna be a bit chilly in that lake this weekend!!

Water temp will be perfect for these hardy souls orshould I say fools.

One thing for certain the nuts on the jetty wont be cashews.

[Jen]

Awwww sorry to hear that you wont be going Pete you will be missed hope you get well soon xoxo

So now Douggie you are one bodyguard down muahahahaha and well Dazza he is as soft as a rabbit so look out