Bretti Reserve Weekend October

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

Ok expressions of interest! October 11th (thursday) to 15th (sunday). Like usual stack of fun. Very basic ammenities soneed to bring all stuff

Bretti reserve is soightly more than a half hour drive from gloucester. Hopefullyits not the long weekend ��

Ah: the long weekend is the 1st of october, you beauty.

Remember that a lot of "stuff" is taken by the regulars (generators, bbqs etc) thespot is free and boosts a beautiful freshwater river and a pit toilet.

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Sounds good to me.

It'll be a busy time for me though, but I would love to get away.
A dark sky, Camp cooking, sounds of running water from the creeks...very appealing.

I'll pencil it in and hope work does not have me running around like a one legged man in a butt kicking contest at the time....

[Rick Petrie]

Originally Posted by Inmykombi

Sounds good to me.

.........have me running around like a one legged man in a butt kicking contest at the time....

Sounds good to me also.....locked in.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Sounds good to me too.
If I can find my way back in time.
Fits nicely between WA and FNQ eclipse.
Just check that it is not school holidays will you AA?
Or the place will be full as...
Al

[jakob]

Pls reserve a spot for me!!!

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Allan_L

Sounds good to me too.
If I can find my way back in time.
Fits nicely between WA and FNQ eclipse.
Just check that it is not school holidays will you AA?
Or the place will be full as...
Al

Ok checked it myself now

Spring holidays for NSW public schools start on Monday 24 September 2012 and end on Friday 5 October 2012.

Woohoo can't wait !!!!

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

Hey things are looking good, im getting excited already, having trouble containing myself. cant wait to see Geoffro's new shower.

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

I have lost my 3 meter USB powered extension cable (camera to macbook) on one of our previous weekends, has anybody by chance found one lying around and put in their gear for safe keeping?

It has silver braided shielding covered with clear plastic, the female end is more bulkier than a normal USB extension.

I have probably dropped it at Bretti or Lostock and driven away without it

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Only 3 weeks until we get away again.

Sorry I cant help you with your cable Arthur.
I have a cable you may be able to use if I can find it to bring it away.

I think it may be better to set up camp a little more in the middle where we normally do, instead of where we camped last time.
The reason is that the trees were blocking the sky in some areas, and also the ground was a little too dirty and dusty.
I am open to opinions though.

Must be time for a roll call.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

I am really looking forward to this
Trouble is: ...
I have been called in for Jury Duty from 2 October and there is a chance i may be still empanelled by the 11th.
Fingers crossed ...

Yes Geoff,
I agree with your observation,
It would be better astronomically to set up a little further away from the trees.

I hope we get a good roll up this time.
If anyone who is not coming this time, wants to pick up my key to the Pony Club, please let me know ASAP.

[jakob]

Originally Posted by Allan_L

I am really looking forward to this

So am I

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

OK got a new cable, active one at that: sorry Australia, Hong Kong and Ebay win again. Less than half the price here and that includes postage.

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

I may have another mate ( yes....I have m ore than one ) coming along.
Johnathan doesn't have a scope, but is really interested in the night sky.

I hope he can make it....

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Inmykombi

I may have another mate ( yes....I have m ore than one ) coming along.
Johnathan doesn't have a scope, but is really interested in the night sky.

I hope he can make it....

Great News Geoff !
The more the merrier.

[AndyK (Andy)]

Barbara and I will be trying our best to make it for the weekend 14th and 15th.
Unfortunately I doubt I'll be able to get the Thursday and Friday off work ... any spare leave is used up with a cruise to QLD in November for the eclipse.

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

Getting close getting excited! Its the last 4 days leading up to 6 weeks annual leave, yes im excited. Do i need to take the boat??

[jakob]

I just noticed that the Central Coast Chapter of the CMCA (Camper-van & Motor-home Club) are meeting at Bretti from the 11th to 14th!
We may have interested company and Light pollution.

I'm still looking forward to meeting you all there.

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by jakob

I just noticed that the Central Coast Chapter of the CMCA (Camper-van & Motor-home Club) are meeting at Bretti from the 11th to 14th!
We may have interested company and Light pollution.

I'm still looking forward to meeting you all there.

That sounds serious about the CMCA Jakob !!!!

If this is the case I may wait until another weekend.
I don't want crowds and light pollution etc. while there.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by jakob

I just noticed that the Central Coast Chapter of the CMCA (Camper-van & Motor-home Club) are meeting at Bretti from the 11th to 14th!
We may have interested company and Light pollution.

I'm still looking forward to meeting you all there.

Hi Jakob,
Have you been to one of these gatherings?
What sort of thing do they get up to at night?
What time do they call it goodnight?
I wonder how many may be involved?

Maybe we can convince them to keep the lights off in exchange for us showing them the views through our scopes?

What do you think?
Do you think we could call the organiser to suss them out?

Al

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

I cant seem to find much on the Net about this Group on the Central Coast.
Only a crazy "Wanderers" web-site with pop up adds by the bucket load.

Does anyone else have any information on them ?