Bretti July 28th-31st 2011: Early notice

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

take the chainsaw and rob a few paddocks on the way up

geoff

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

If we all take a bit of firewood, we should be OK.
I will pick some up from the local servo beforehand I guess.
It'll be very cold as it was last year , so we'll need a good supply to keep the kettle on the boil.

Geoffro.

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

Bumped

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Arthur Alchin

Bumped

perhaps more appropriately
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[Matty (Matt Fowler)]

Hi Geoff and Allen.
Many thanks for the invite Allen I will endevour to get the time off to attend at Bretti. Sounds like a fun time although a bit chilly. Better rug up for the occasion. Even better will bring some nice warming reds from work if you guys would enjoy a tipple?

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Matty

Hi Geoff and Allen.
Many thanks for the invite Allen I will endevour to get the time off to attend at Bretti. Sounds like a fun time although a bit chilly. Better rug up for the occasion. Even better will bring some nice warming reds from work if you guys would enjoy a tipple?

Hey thanks Matty.
But we are all about fun.
We only "tipple" on days with a "y" in it.

It will be cold.
A lot of us have "freezer suits" for the cold nights (because colder generally means better "seeing" ).
If you want to buy one, I know someone who sells them.

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

Wow new sleeping bag rated at -5 degreesn. Yes thata the way.

bh

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by Arthur Alchin

Wow new sleeping bag rated at -5 degreesn. Yes thata the way.

bh

Is the sleeping bag a double Arthur ?

Just kidding

Geoffro.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Inmykombi

Is the sleeping bag a double Arthur ?

Just kidding

Geoffro.

LOL
I was beginning to wonder about you guys !


Can't wait

[Outbackmanyep]

Hey guys,
the news around my location is that a couple of bridges have been washed out in the recent rains, i think you should check the accessability to the reserve as it takes a while to rebuild a bridge out here.
Mind you i am not saying that it is hard fact, the source is not reliable as you know how local heresay goes sometimes, but i'd be checking the crossings with NRMA or RTA to make sure.

Cheers

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by Allan_L

LOL
I was beginning to wonder about you guys !


Can't wait

Dont Worry Allan,

What happens at BRETTI.....Stays at Bretti.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

If it gets any colder I'll be looking to join yas.

[Rick Petrie]

Originally Posted by Allan_L

If it gets any colder I'll be looking to join yas.

Now you guys have got me really worried??
I didn't know double sleeping bags were rated up to three???
That info will definitely be staying AT Bretti!!!!!
Those bridges,if they are out, is the only thing that will save the rest of us.

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

I will go for a drive in the next week or two and have a gander: will let you all know

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by Arthur Alchin

I will go for a drive in the next week or two and have a gander: will let you all know

Excellent Arthur, We will be waiting your report.

I hope all is OK with the bridges.

Geoffro.

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

28 days and counting and no there is no room in my sleeping bag for other "males" of the species.

[bahoogas (James)]

Originally Posted by Arthur Alchin

no there is no room in my sleeping bag for other "males" of the species.

Arthur, I think i'll only be able to come if you make an exception for me...

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

Is it time to start getting excited about the camp at the end of July??

I am getting excited at the prospect of 4 days away and the days leading up to it are disappearing quickly.

Do we have any other members out there that are willing to exchange their electric blankets and gas heaters for the beauty of the winter skies with a dedicated band of Astro-hoodlums who go to great lengths to see the beauty of the universe (and also have a great deal of fun at the same time in the daylight hours).

You need your camping gear, food, drinks and of course anything else you want to take.

There is ample room for caravans, RV's and tenters and best of all the spot is a freeby!

PS: I am very very selective as to I allow to share () my new sleeping bag but i will have the old ones there if needed

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Cant wait, and yes the days are going past quickly.

Good noew is I have fixed my GPS issues and the scope works a treat now.

Bring on the clear skies and of Course the good ole campfires.

dont forget the warm clothes as it will be very cold I suspect.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

To the Fire Master, Joanne is organising a modest bag of timber for me to contribute to the heating effort. Old hardwood. I think it should burn slow and work a treat. But we need a lot more so anything you can bring will help. (but make sure it is "untreated" she says)