IceInSpace Star Camp 2005, Ballarat Victoria

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Dave,

The bunkhouses are private, seperate, little buildings. See pics in previous post. The 4 bed Bunkhouse has 2 sets of double bunks in it. Double bunk as in 'upper & lower' bunk!

That is how Bunkhouses are set up. Obviously an 8 bed bunkhouse has 4 double bunks.

Much more private than Dorm style. And your personal items, scopes etc are safer than dorm style. On the other hand, many people prefer their own tents for many reasons!

Let me know which one you decide on (bunkhouse or tent).

[davidpretorius]

Thanks Ken, so in summary for $52.80, i have my own private bunkhouse for 4 nights?

[xstream (John)]

Originally Posted by davidpretorius

Thanks Ken, so in summary for $52.80, i have my own private bunkhouse for 4 nights?

That's correct Dave, unless you decide to share.

[davidpretorius]

Ken, thanks again, please book me in for a bunk house for 4 nights. I am happy to share with others as long as they are aware that there may be my five year old daughter there on some of the nights.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Dave, see PM.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Just a reminder to all you good folk to check the Accommodation Availability and News about the Camp. They are starting to get buried amongst the other posts.

To keep up-to-date, refer to: Post Numbers 12 & 13 on page 1 in this thread.

[davidpretorius]

Ken, please pm with your mobile again so i can get your bank details. I was playing and deleted all my pms

thanks

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Dave, I will PM you the details now!

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

NEWS: There will be a Buy/Swap/Sell table (area) set up at the Star Camp for anyone wishing to take advantage of it. Bring along those extra un-needed Astro items and sell or swap them. Everyone else, bring your cash!

The Buy/Swap/Sell will be open in the Dining Room from 4pm till 5pm Saturday

*Astro Dealers are welcome to sell their goods at the BUY/SWAP/SELL

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Just a reminder to all you good folk to check the Accommodation Availability and News posts about the Camp. They are starting to get buried amongst the other posts.

We have people coming from as far north as Newcastle and as far south as Launceston. Who can beat it?

To keep up-to-date, refer to: Post Numbers 12 & 13 on page 1 in this thread.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

UPDATE

Xstream and I are organising a 'Spit Roast Feast' with salads etc for one of the nights!
We will attempt to keep the price very low and all money will go to the running of the IceInSpace website.

BUT we need feedback from those of you that will be attending for catering purposes:

1. How many attendees (on and off-site) will purchase a 'Spit Feast'
(Don't say "we will". Please supply number of meals in your group)

2. Preferred night: Saturday or Sunday? (majority wins)
(Be aware that Saturday evening we will also be visiting Ballarat Observatory)

Please post your feedback in here.

Thank You

[janoskiss (Steve H)]

Ken, I'm there! Four nights. Is there any accommodation still available on site? I'm up for spit feast too. Sunday's got my vote. And I'm a loner.

[Dave47tuc (David)]

Good one Lads


Prefer Saturday or Sunday as I'm there for the 4 days I don't mind.

And meal for 2

[davidpretorius]

sunday works for me, lisa (adult), dave (adult) and a five year old and a 2 year old

[Wombat_In_Space (Darren)]

Ken put us down for sunday and 4 people please.

[Starkler (Geoff)]

Sunday for one please.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

So far those that have booked 'on-site' are:

*Ken: (ballaratdragons) x 4 nights - Paid
*John and Anna: (xstream) x 4 nights - Paid
*Dave: (Dave47Tuc) x 4 nights
*Dave's friends x 4 nights
*Darren & Family: (wombat_in_space) x 4 nights
*Trevor: (OneOfOne) and group x 4 nights
*Dave P: (davidpretorius) and daughter x 4 nights - Paid
*Steve: (Janoskiss) x 4 nights
*Geoff: (starkler) x 4 nights - Paid
*Peter: (toetoe) x 3 nights
*Peters friends x 3 nights
*Gazza and Family: (cahullian) x 2 nights - Paid

TOTAL SO FAR - approx 24 on-site

Those attending but staying off-site:

Mike and Family (iceman) x 4 nights
Tony (Striker) possibly 1 night



The onsite Accommodation Still available:

1 x 4 bed bunkhouse
3 x 8 bed bunkhouses
and lots of camping space for tents and caravans.

For off-site accommodation only 20 minutes away from the Camp try here: http://www.ballarat.com/peppinella.htm

EVENTS: (Itinarary is yet to be set)

*Saturday evening visit to Historic Ballarat Observatory
*Visit ruins of Gold digging and Processing site
*Visit to Historic Wooden Trestle Bridge
*Beginners Workshop (collimating, mirror-cleaning, Star-map reading, easy-find objects)
*Speaker on 3 Astronomy subjects
*Competitions for best Astrophoto, best home-made Astro accessory etc.
*Raffles for Astro Prizes
*Buy/Swap/Sell late Saturday afternoon
*Sunday evening 'Spit Roast Feast' (small charge)

Lake on-site, so bring your canoes, fishing gear etc.

A fully equipped kitchen, Meeting Room, Recreation Room (billiards & table tennis).
The Meeting room is available for DVD/Videos (bring some along to show).

Entry is free for on-site and off-site guests.


ACCOMMODATION FEES ON-SITE (bunkhouse per person or camp-site per person)

2 nights - $26.40
3 nights - $39.60
4 nights - $52.80
Children Under 4 - Free

If you are staying for 2 or 3 nights but decide to stay longer just let us know at the Camp.

A 'Gold Coin' donation box will be available for donations towards the running of the IceInSpace website.

*This information will be updated regularly.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

1. This is a Plan of the Snake Valley Camp so you can familiarise yourself with the layout.

The small numbered squares are the Bunkhouses.

2. And a very basic Map of how to get to the Camp from the Western Highway at the Melbourne end of Ballarat.

[Stu]

If that last 4 bed bunkhouse is still available I'll take it for the Fri, Sat and Sun nights. Thanks.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

For some reason I have lost the 'EDIT' button on the post about who's coming and what's happening!

Just add 'Stu x 3 nights' to the list.

It will be Stu's Birthday at the Camp, so we'll give him a special birthday tea.