Kulnura 27th May - Page 2

Rodstar (Rod) · #21 23-05-2006, 09:34 PM

Thanks for your hospitality, yet again, Froggy.

Shane is bringing a large tent that will fit Shane and his kids up one end, and me and my kids down the other. We're going to set up about 4.30pm (assuming all paintballing has finished), get the kids settled, etc, and maybe even fire up the BBQ if that is OK Froggy? I understand the "tax" would be snags for you too!? We'll pack up bright and early the next morning so that we aren't in the way for Sunday's hoards.

RB (Andrew) · #22 23-05-2006, 09:38 PM

Just remember everyone, it's getting very cold here now.
Last night was down to 5 deg here at my place.

Sounds like it's gonna be a great get together.

Octane (Humayun) · #23 23-05-2006, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocket Boy

Just remember everyone, it's getting very cold here now.
Last night was down to 5 deg here at my place.

Sounds like it's gonna be a great get together.

That's OK; I've been in training, in Canberra.

Yep, it's going to be a great get together. I usually don't think about Kulnura until the afternoon I drive up. But, this time, all I've been doing is thinking about catching up with you special folk, and taking images, especially after the success of my previous Antares/Scorpius image. I've even got a imaging tasklist prepared.

Can't wait!

Regards,
H

iceman (Mike) · #24 24-05-2006, 05:20 AM

Let's just hope the weather cooperates!

I've spoken to Jacob, he's keen on coming.

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #25 25-05-2006, 05:40 PM

I will be attending and plan on camping the night with my son Jake. I am bringing the bread rolls!! Rod is bringing the snags to feed the tadpoles.

Andrew Murrell will also be attending but unfortunately "Hector" is broken and I may, or may not get him fixed in time for Saturday Night. I will be doing my best to fix it in time for Saturday. As with cars and telescopes, there is no substitutre for cubic inches !!

CS-John B

frogman (Anthony Lord) · #26 25-05-2006, 05:47 PM

guys.... geoff does not want anyone camping here...... if there is no sign of it EARLY in the morning i think it could be hidden.... Im not sure what the idea of "CAMPING" here is but for reasons known only to him, he dosent want it ! ...
tell me what the intentions are ?
Antohy

frogman (Anthony Lord) · #27 25-05-2006, 05:53 PM

I just read what i typed and it looks nasty...
clarification....
If its a tent for rugrats to sleep in till pack up and go home time....fine
but if theres going to be tents in the morning when people turn up... i think there will be a problem !
Cool ???

Rodstar (Rod) · #28 25-05-2006, 06:56 PM

Froggy, the plan for Shane and I was going to be to pack up at first daylight (which is when my kids will wake up, about 6.30ish). It will be difficult to pack up the tents in the wee hours because of all of the ropes etc. in the dark, and we had thought with the kids asleep in the tents, we could do some serious observing, perhaps later than I might usually pack up. John B (and possibly Scott M) are just following my lead on this plan.

I don't want to do anything that will get Geoff's nose (or your nose) out of joint, so if the rule is no sleeping over in tents, we'll have to go back to the drawing board with our plans.

Let us know what's OK and what's not.

frogman (Anthony Lord) · #29 25-05-2006, 07:11 PM

ok .. sorry guys talked to craig about it and he says its not a good idea either !
sorry

iceman (Mike) · #30 25-05-2006, 07:14 PM

Don't sweat it Froggy! Jacob can sleep in the car until I go home.

Weather report isn't looking the best

wavelandscott (Scott) · #31 25-05-2006, 07:45 PM

Not a problem...we will figure something out...assuming the weather allows...

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #32 25-05-2006, 10:06 PM

just a thought DAD's - how many kids can you sleep in a rented truck left out on the road ?????
you could share the cost

Octane (Humayun) · #33 25-05-2006, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

just a thought DAD's - how many kids can you sleep in a rented truck left out on the road ?????
you could share the cost

LMAO.

Nice one, Geoff.

Regards,
Humayun

Satchmo · #34 26-05-2006, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by iceman

There's directions here: Map (250k jpeg).

PM me and I can give you my phone number to explain it to you if you're lost

Mike , I'm going to pass on that map to an Amateur astronomer who lives at Kulnura : he is apparently a member of the ASNSW. Is the field at the paintball park, what time onwards will people gather ?

Mark

iceman (Mike) · #35 26-05-2006, 10:40 AM

Hi Mark.

Yes, the field is actually in the paintball park - just drive through the main gate and you'll see us in the paddock there.

Most people start arriving before sundown, i'd imagine any time between 4-6pm.

I think I might know of the guy at Kulnura - does he live up near the Koolang Observatory?

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #36 26-05-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Suchting

Mike , I'm going to pass on that map to an Amateur astronomer who lives at Kulnura : he is apparently a member of the ASNSW. Is the field at the paintball park, what time onwards will people gather ?

Mark

Mark,

Generally, at this time of year people will start to arrive between 4:30pm and 5:00pm. Regardless, Anthony (Frogman) lives at Paintball and will be on site all day. Some straglers will arrive up to about 9pm. Some people will leave between 11pm and 12am, some diehards will stay till between 3am and 5am.

CS-John B

Octane (Humayun) · #37 26-05-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ausastronomer

Mark,

Generally, at this time of year people will start to arrive between 4:30pm and 5:00pm. Regardless, Anthony (Frogman) lives at Paintball and will be on site all day. Some straglers will arrive up to about 9pm. Some people will leave between 11pm and 12am, some diehards will stay till between 3am and 5am.

CS-John B

John,

Will you be joining myself and Andrew between 3 AM and 5 AM?

Regards,
Humayun

Octane (Humayun) · #38 26-05-2006, 01:17 PM

All,

What's the weather looking like for tomorrow? I've been waiting for Kulnura since the last time we were there.

It is such a good gathering of people.

I hope it isn't clouded out.

Regards,
H

P.S. There is this woman here at work with *the* most annoying laugh that I have ever heard and it is driving me insane.

Rodstar (Rod) · #39 26-05-2006, 01:28 PM

Given the tent embargo, my plan B is to come early (4pm) and leave fairly early (maybe 11pm), and set the kids up in the car when they are ready to crash during the evening. The kids will definitely be coming with me because Nina is away this weekend, and I am not going to miss the big K!

I am still keen for a BBQ, if we can use the facilities for that Froggy? Are there any plates/cutlery that we can use (on my undertaking to wash up afterwards?). If so, I will bring 2 dozen sausages and some onions to share with everyone, and John B is bringing 2 dozen bread rolls.

Even if the weather is looking a bit uncertain, it would still be nice to get together for the usual banter.

frogman (Anthony Lord) · #40 26-05-2006, 08:21 PM

Shouldnt be a problem at all with the bbq guys .... ill just tell geoff that we are going to use it !

See you all when you arive huh ! ???

How many need 240 ????
Bring an extension if you want power !

Anthony..
OH by the way someone over the last few visits would have found a 6 plug powerboard in their kit that they didnt start with !