Snake Valley Astro Camp March 2007

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

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

[Tamtarn]

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.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Originally Posted by Tamtarn

Can't make it this time

Originally Posted by Tamtarn

but we had a great time at the November camp we encourage anyone thinking about going to the March camp just go and enjoy.

[matt]

Makes me wish I was still living in Geelong

[mick pinner]

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.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Thanks Mick

How many of you?

[mick pinner]

3 thank you Kenneth and we'll go the feed if the dear ladies are cooking again this year.

[mill (Martin)]

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.

[mick pinner]

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.

[mill (Martin)]

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.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

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.

[iceman (Mike)]

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.

[mill (Martin)]

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.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Excellent Mill

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

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!

[danielsun]

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!!

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Thanks Daniel

[mick pinner]

hi Ken
3 of us
2 nights
1 campsite
& a feed.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Onya Mick

[Astroman (Andrew Wall)]

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