Bretti interest for the May New Moon - Page 2

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #21 16-05-2014, 08:14 PM

Allan ,don't forget to keep us up to date as to how the training is going.

Work is still crazy for me. It hasn't been like this for a long time. I am still good for Bretti though, but I may be a bit frazzled by then, and not much good for anything other than making damper and watching the stars. No serious conversations will be entertained as I will be switching my brain off for a while.

Geoffro

glend (Glen) · #22 21-05-2014, 02:10 PM

I really hope this great weather holds onto till the end of next week. Bretti will be very nice with warm days and cool nights. Rick when are you planning on heading up there? Allan? Others?? The moon will be completely around to the day side so all the nights from Wednesday on are great for astronomy.

Unfortunately, my son has not sent down the Canon so I can't start imaging up there, visual only again.

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #23 22-05-2014, 07:49 PM

I may leave as early as 5 am and get to Gloucester for some supplies when the shops open. I will try and snag a good spot for us all.
I would just like to drive without much traffic and just cruise along at at steady pace.
If we get a good fire going, I will make damper again, and look forward to some camp cooking around the fire.
A nice bottle of port may even work it's way into my luggage.

Rick Petrie · #24 22-05-2014, 09:24 PM

I am planning on leaving Wednesday morning and getting to the Twin servos for breakky and a coffee fix around 8am before the traffic on Wyong Rd. Are there any others going who would like to meet up there?
Looking forward to this, so hope the weather plays fair.
Should get to Bretti around lunchtime or just before.
Cheers Rick

glend (Glen) · #25 24-05-2014, 08:04 AM

Rick will the Satellite TV be setup for the Origin games? I hope to be there on Wednesday as well.

Rick Petrie · #26 24-05-2014, 08:31 AM

I won't be taking mine as SWMBO is staying home this time and wants to record and watch some shows at home!
However, I had watching SOO also in mind, and contacted Allan L who is taking his box. So we should be good.
"Carn the blues"

Fizics (John) · #27 25-05-2014, 07:10 PM

Hi all, very interested in going to Bretti this time but there are competing events-

House renos - but I have managed to organise jobs and tradesman so I can get away
The state of origin - seems that is taken care of thanks to Allen and Rick.
The AFL - can't miss Swans vs Geelong on Thursday. Unfortunately they won't change the time for me

So-----

Allan L will it be possible to watch the AFL on your sat tv

Allan_L (Allan) · #28 25-05-2014, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fizics

Allan L will it be possible to watch the AFL on your sat tv

Thursday? Yeah, I think that can be arranged.

(I have been desensitised, as my son played AFL for the local team)
...And my (NRL) team is playing Saturday 5:30
Any other requests?

Shano592 (Shane) · #29 26-05-2014, 01:37 PM

And don't forget .... NRL isn't a real sport. It's really just touch footy for steroid abusers.

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #30 26-05-2014, 04:44 PM

Getting excited now. I will start packing tomorrow for the early departure on Wed morning. I feel like doing some camp cooking this trip as well.
Anyone who has some firewood is advised to bring some along, or buy a bag like I will in case we can't find any up there.

Damper and chicken legs with veggies cooked around a camp fire sounds like a plan to me.

I need a break to try to regain some sanity from the past weeks.

Shano592 (Shane) · #31 26-05-2014, 04:53 PM

Geoff, you want to borrow this reducer? You are welcome to swing by the office in Tuggerah on your way out if you want.

It sounds like you might get some great views with that scale of darkness.

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #32 26-05-2014, 08:18 PM

Thx Shane, but I may be too Early for a pick up.
I will be leaving about 5 am here.

I will wait till we catch up at some stage.

Thx for the offer though, I am interested to see how it goes.

Geoffro.

Allan_L (Allan) · #33 26-05-2014, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inmykombi

I will be leaving about 5 am

5am?
Seriously Geoffro !!!???

You are starting to worry me, I am supposed to be the Obsessive Compulsive in our group !

Well, then, I might leave Tuesday !!!

Fizics (John) · #34 26-05-2014, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allan_L

Thursday? Yeah, I think that can be arranged.

Any other requests?

Very good thanks Allan.

I plan on arriving early Wednesday afternoon. Looking forward to it.

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #35 26-05-2014, 09:49 PM

Yes Allan 5 am. Sorry....I want to get away from phone reception as quickly as I can so I can have a good break. Also need to stop at Gloucester ( if that's how you spell it ) and pick up supplies. Yes maybe a bit obsessive compulsive....but I do like getting away early more and more these days like I used to years ago.

I will try to pick a good spot for all of us.

Shano592 (Shane) · #36 27-05-2014, 08:18 AM

Swing in today if you like, Geoff. I will bring the reducer in with me.

Check your PMs.

Allan_L (Allan) · #37 27-05-2014, 04:40 PM

Apple Charlotte acquired
thankyou Rick for the reminder

... (note to self, don't leave it at home, like ...

)

So...
looking good for an early start tomorrow ("This time for sure, Rocky..."

)

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #38 27-05-2014, 07:53 PM

I am almost all packed for an early departure.

See you folks up there.

Safe driving.

Geoffro.

glend (Glen) · #39 27-05-2014, 09:13 PM

I am packed as well and will be leaving as soon as the garbage trucks empty my bins.

After a solid week of galaxies in April at Lake Glenbawn I am leaving the dob at home this time, and will be coming to grips with the world of NEQ6 tracking and trying to do some imaging with my Canon DSLR on the refractors. Less weight to haul around as well, which my back likes.

Rick Petrie · #40 27-05-2014, 10:17 PM

Packed ready to go and plan on now leaving at about 8am.
See yaaaawl up there, and Al at Wyong for coffee at about 8.45 at twin servos.
Cheers Rick