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Old 01-01-2007, 09:23 PM
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Hi Tony,

We are located approx 38k west of Ballarat Victoria. Up in the mountains. Snake Valley is a small rural town of 250 people and lovely dark skies.

The blue circle on both Maps gives our location
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Old 01-01-2007, 09:43 PM
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Can't make it this time but we had a great time at the November camp we encourage anyone thinking about going to the March camp just go and enjoy.
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Old 01-01-2007, 09:51 PM
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but we had a great time at the November camp we encourage anyone thinking about going to the March camp just go and enjoy.
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Old 02-01-2007, 07:40 PM
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Makes me wish I was still living in Geelong
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Old 02-01-2007, 08:43 PM
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l'll book a camp site this time Ken, we're going to brave the great outdoors, at this stage Friday and Saturday nights but hopefully longer.
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Old 02-01-2007, 08:46 PM
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Thanks Mick

How many of you?
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Old 02-01-2007, 08:48 PM
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3 thank you Kenneth and we'll go the feed if the dear ladies are cooking again this year.
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Old 07-01-2007, 11:02 AM
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You can count me in Darren , can only be there friday till sunday.
Wife and 2 kids are comming with me.
Have to find accomodation in Ballarat because the wife hates camping
And they want to do some sightseeing while i'm watching better things
Any suggestions for Ballerat accomodations welcome.
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Old 07-01-2007, 02:45 PM
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hi Mill, the Peppinella Motel 120 Glenelg Hwy ph 0353359666 is pretty good we stayed there a couple of years ago and it is on the main rd to Snake Valley about 15 min away.
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Old 07-01-2007, 03:10 PM
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Thanks for that Mick.
Looks pretty good.
Already bought an Minolta Dimage 7i for those nights and making an motorized platform for the dob so i can shoot back at those pesky stars
Now if i can get some clear nights to fool around with the camera ill be happy.
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Old 07-01-2007, 03:20 PM
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That's good news that you are coming Mill

Peppinella is also the closest Motel to here. It's where some have stayed during previous Camps.
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Old 07-01-2007, 03:21 PM
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I stayed at the pepinella motel as well, not a bad place.. Not ideal for a family with 3 kids - no kitchen area, main bed in the loungeroom etc, but good for its proximity to snake valley and ballarat.
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Old 07-01-2007, 03:32 PM
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Haha lucky me. I stopped at 2 kids but then again we still have ebay if i had 1 too many
So Peppinella it will be.
Booking time.
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Old 07-01-2007, 03:34 PM
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Old 07-02-2007, 09:00 PM
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As time is getting close to the:

SNAKE VALLEY ASTRONOMY CAMP MARCH 2007

4 nights of beautiful dark sky

I am in need of confirmations.

Even if you have posted your answer in here already, could all those that are coming, or those that would like to come, please confirm the following:

1. definite booking?
2. how many in your group?
3. how many nights?
4. Bunkhouse or campsite?


I need to start allocating bunkhouses and campsites


Once again we have been able to keep the Camp fees extremely low.

Bunkhouses (per person)
2 nights $30.00
3 nights $45.00
4 nights $59.00

Campsite (per person)
2 nights $28.00
3 nights $42.00
4 nights $55.00

Children under 5 y.o. – FREE

If we get enough bookings, the Saturday Night Feast will be on again!
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Old 07-02-2007, 09:24 PM
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I'm definately in!! Book me in for a bunkhouse for 4 nights and if the feast goes ahead i will be in that too!!
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Old 07-02-2007, 09:26 PM
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Old 07-02-2007, 09:41 PM
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hi Ken
3 of us
2 nights
1 campsite
& a feed.
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Old 07-02-2007, 09:53 PM
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1. definite booking? Yes
2. how many in your group? 1.
3. how many nights? ALL 4
4. Bunkhouse or campsite? Campsite

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