Queensland Astrofest 2013

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by stanlite

i have become well versed in setup in the dark no headlamps here Brendan.
Also all my equipment is in role-able cases so parking in the night parking area isn't a problem.

everything is planed and ready to go. looking forward to kicking your new mount houghy ... to test its stability of course >_>
<_<

better wear your steel caps

[acropolite (Phil)]

I bought a raincoat in Melbourne in anticipation of the deluge that is sure to follow shortly after unpacking the h0ughmobile.

I wonder if the new gear weather curse extends to recently sold second hand gear, if so Dave you may be better to leave the afformentioned EQ6 at home...

[h0ughy (David)]

oh how i hope this is true

[Nortilus (Josh)]

that's is looking good dave...hope the fog stays away too...and I have dew heaters this year so I'll be able to image past 11pm...haha

[mozzie (Peter)]

that forcast looks beautiful david....the count down is on know !!!

look out queensland here come the nsw boys and tassie

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by mozzie

that forcast looks beautiful david....the count down is on know !!!

look out queensland here come the nsw boys and tassie

yep and if it changes now then its not my fault

[GrahamL]

Have fun mozzie , coming out of tossing retirement to scoop the big prize again this year ?

[acropolite (Phil)]

look out queensland here come the nsw boys and tassie

Southerners....

[batema (Mark)]

The news channel says fine from this coming Wednesday on the Sunshine Coast through to at least next Tuesday so here's hoping.

[DavidTrap (David)]

Originally Posted by acropolite

Southerners....

Mexicans?

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Originally Posted by acropolite

I bought a raincoat in Melbourne in anticipation of the deluge that is sure to follow shortly after unpacking the h0ughmobile.

I wonder if the new gear weather curse extends to recently sold second hand gear, if so Dave you may be better to leave the afformentioned EQ6 at home...

Oi!!
No crack sticks for you.

[h0ughy (David)]

geez i just got some updates on expected roadworks from Newcastle to the border - my goodness me there are some delays!!! i think this year it will add probably over 2hours to the trip - i have no idea what's on the other side of the border?

[Nortilus (Josh)]

queensland, also known to the locals as heaven

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

With the possibility of clear skies on the way, I'm loath to pack all the astro gear into the van just yet.
4 sleeps to go!!

[Nortilus (Josh)]

are you not coming up friday nettie...otherwise 3 sleeps

[OneCosmos (Chris)]

Only a few days now and I have some news - as of 30 minutes ago we officially became Permanent Residents of Australia - so a big G'day to all my IceInSpace friends

[astroron (Ron)]

Originally Posted by OneCosmos

Only a few days now and I have some news - as of 30 minutes ago we officially became Permanent Residents of Australia - so a big G'day to all my IceInSpace friends

To Australia Chris and family
From One Pom to another
Cheers

[RickS (Rick)]

Congrats, Chris! See you at Astrofest...

[OneCosmos (Chris)]

Originally Posted by RickS

Congrats, Chris! See you at Astrofest...

Thanks Rick - see you there indeed.

Originally Posted by astroron

To Australia Chris and family
From One Pom to another
Cheers

Better learn the Aussie National Anthem now in preparation for the citizenship test - I wonder if they'd let me have the ceremony at Astrofest

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by astroron

To Australia Chris and family
From One Pom to another
Cheers

fantastic Chris - welcome aboard