IISAC2008 : 30th October - 2nd November 2008 - Page 13

gmbfilter (Geoff) · #**241** 28-10-2008, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman

but unless someone local wants to (and has room for) take up the 25", it'll have to stay home this time around.

Hope your ankle gets better soon, Andrew!

Can fit on the back of ute?
Wot sort of weather protection does it need?

iceman (Mike) · #**242** 28-10-2008, 07:53 AM

I think it would fit on a ute.
I'm not sure what other requirements there are - Andrew, Gary or John should be able to let you know.

Ric · #**243** 28-10-2008, 09:51 AM

To all you lucky people going to IISAC, have a great time and stay safe.

Hopefully I'll be able to to join everyone next time and meet the people that make up this great community.

May your skies be clear and your images perfect.

Cheers

iceman (Mike) · #**244** 28-10-2008, 11:21 AM

Every forecast I look at is different.

Thursday looks to be ok, clearing after an early shower. And Friday shows a thunderstorm in the afternoon. So thursday night *should* (?) be clear?

Friday, maybe it'll clear after the storm.

Saturday, too early to tell.

RB (Andrew) · #**245** 28-10-2008, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0ughy

Oh and here s a shock - there is a 50/50 chance that the rest of the family (Wife and gibblets might be coming)

Oh good Dave, I look forward to meeting Mrs Hough.
Maybe now you will return all the telescopes and gear you told her that 'belong' to me.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #**246** 28-10-2008, 12:14 PM

RB

now - no predictions but!
interpret as you will

http://7timer.y234.cn/V3/product.php...AS02&site=1528

i will have my scope ready to observe

geoff

h0ughy (David) · #**247** 28-10-2008, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RB

Oh good Dave, I look forward to meeting Mrs Hough.
Maybe now you will return all the telescopes and gear you told her that 'belong' to me.

no problems RB - give me back my doorstop and the coaster holder

Matty P (Matt) · #**248** 28-10-2008, 06:52 PM

C'mon clear skies.

I'll be happy if I get at least one nights worth of clear skies at Lostock.

Hope the weather forecasts are wrong.

Looking forward to meeting everyone up there.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #**249** 28-10-2008, 10:13 PM

friday is starting to look good on 7timer

geoff

Rodstar (Rod) · #**250** 29-10-2008, 07:11 AM

Sorry to hear about Andrew Murrell.....hope you get better soon, mate.

And there was I hoping I could hide in the shadow of the 25" Obsession...if it isn't coming the Mary Rose will stick out like a sore thumb (not that I mind sharing....much).

See you all there on Friday. I am sure the weather will be picture-perfect.

iceman (Mike) · #**251** 29-10-2008, 08:39 AM

Thanks to some speedy work by Quasar Astronomy, i'll have copies of the Astronomy 2009 Yearbook for sale at IISAC.

If you've already ordered your copy, you can pick it up at IISAC.

If you haven't ordered yet, you're welcome to simply buy them at IISAC.

Cheers

alexk13 (Alex) · #**252** 29-10-2008, 10:45 AM

Well I don't understand all the stuff on those weathr pages, but it doesn't look real good out my window atm

, but I don't care - it will be great to meet everyone and put some faces to the names.

Now I have to go do some serious car mods - Bike racks off, roof boot on

then pack all my gear in.

See you all in a bit over 24 hours

RB (Andrew) · #**253** 29-10-2008, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexk13

- it will be great to meet everyone and put some faces to the names.

I'm still not sure if I'll make IISAC, but if I do I look forward to saying g'day Alex.
Have a safe trip.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #**254** 29-10-2008, 11:46 AM

get your gear ready RB

get your gear ready

geoff

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #**255** 29-10-2008, 01:20 PM

Getting ready now.

Geoff ( Mr Owl ) what time do ya wanna lkeave tomorrow ?
I will follow you again and dodge those tent poles that fly off your trailer.

Where will I meet you ?

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #**256** 29-10-2008, 01:21 PM

Rick....
What time do you wanna leave ?

We can meet somewhere I guess.

Geoffro.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #**257** 29-10-2008, 01:49 PM

9am would be about right

say - meet at the rest station at the ourimbah on ramp

if i ever get packed that is
i'm getting there - but i have two puters to fix if i can before i go - and not one of them is being nice to me

oh! and the blasted dryer is stuck again

geoff

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #**258** 29-10-2008, 02:08 PM

oh! and the blasted dryer is stuck again

geoff[/quote]

Sorry, the warranty was up as soon as I drove out the driveway.

Maybe you do need a new motor.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #**259** 29-10-2008, 02:19 PM

CONCRETE warranties they are called Geoff

null and void as soon as you drive off it

geoff

hector (Andrew) · #**260** 29-10-2008, 02:26 PM

Hi All
hopalong here
Just with the transport of the 25" scope. It will fit in the back of a ute. but the poles and ladder will be longer than the tray area and will have to stick out the back. With the weather it will require coverage so a van would be best. Once the scope is on site Gary and John will look after the scope as representitives of 3RF. I will give the scope accessories to Gary K.
Clear Skies
Andrew