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Old 22-02-2008, 12:42 AM
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Old 22-02-2008, 06:27 PM
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Not good enough Eric

It's my wedding aniversary and I am going ALONE. Definitely no brownie points for me.

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arh gees, till next time guys, going away that long weekend...
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Old 25-02-2008, 12:06 PM
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I'll be there Saturday and Sunday nights. Mrs. Goober may attend, if I can coax her out of the off site accommodation
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Old 26-02-2008, 12:29 AM
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Great news Doug - it'll be good to meet you!

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Old 26-02-2008, 08:04 AM
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Absolutely, Rob! We can set up next to each other and giggle at the monster scopes!
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Old 26-02-2008, 12:25 PM
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Absolutely, Rob! We can set up next to each other and giggle at the monster scopes!
Good idea Doug! We'll set up a Cannon-Free-Zone!

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Old 02-03-2008, 03:03 PM
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Non member info?

Hey all,

As a non member of the SVAA, Is there any chance of popping up and camping on Saturday night.

We've never camped before or been to a dark sky site but have just began acquiring various camping items. We would greatly enjoy the chance to come along, meet some of you and learn a little!

Can someone provide some info to a newbie as to how this all works.


Darren
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Old 02-03-2008, 03:49 PM
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But afcourse Darren everyone is welcome
Payment is easy and not much.
You can also come to the saturday night feast if you want.
You have to provide your own food coffee etc for the days you camp.
The kitchen has all the utensils and pans.
Be happy to see you.
Cheers Martin
Ps just confirm the saturday night feast if you want to be there.
And go here for some more info: http://snake-valley-astro.000webhost.info/welcome.html
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Old 02-03-2008, 04:13 PM
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Hey all,

As a non member of the SVAA, Is there any chance of popping up and camping on Saturday night.

We've never camped before or been to a dark sky site but have just began acquiring various camping items. We would greatly enjoy the chance to come along, meet some of you and learn a little!

Can someone provide some info to a newbie as to how this all works.


Darren
Thanks Darren, all relevant info sent in PM
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Old 03-03-2008, 08:41 AM
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Hey all,

As a non member of the SVAA, Is there any chance of popping up and camping on Saturday night.

We've never camped before or been to a dark sky site but have just began acquiring various camping items. We would greatly enjoy the chance to come along, meet some of you and learn a little!

Can someone provide some info to a newbie as to how this all works.


Darren
Darren,

I'm in your shoes - I've never been, so I'll be blundering about not knowing what I'm doing too. I think don't drive in with your headlights on is the main no-no
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Old 03-03-2008, 09:05 AM
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Just note, if your shoes are wet, it's not dew, you've just walked into the lake in the dark!
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Old 03-03-2008, 04:45 PM
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I think don't drive in with your headlights on is the main no-no http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/....es/happy19.gif
Driving out with them on after everyone has got nicely dark-adapted is frowned upon too! After a few hours in darkness car headlights are so bright they hurt.
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Old 03-03-2008, 10:11 PM
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ALL BUNKHOUSES ARE NOW BOOKED OUT

Plenty Of Campsites Still Available
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Old 04-03-2008, 08:47 PM
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Ken, I'm going to have to cancel Sat night.

But still will be there Friday night. I'm leaving work at midday so after I get home & load the car I should get there around 5ish.

I'm happy to pay for the Sat night camping & feast as I'm cancelling only a few days before.
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Old 05-03-2008, 12:06 AM
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good luck with the weather and the camp Ken
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Old 05-03-2008, 09:16 AM
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SV camp street address

Ken, Being lazy & not looking thru all of the posts, Can you please tell me the street address of the camp site & possibly the GPS co-ords.

I have a couple of visitors heading up on friday night & just want to give them good directions.

Bryan
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Old 05-03-2008, 09:45 AM
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Bryan

About 3km south of the Snake Valley main drag, on the road to Linton.

37 deg 38 min 25 sec S
143 deg 35 min 22 sec E

Snake Valley is 20 min drive SW of Ballarat.

Map to find SV is on this page:- http://snake-valley-astro.000webhost.info/location.html

Ignore the club site map - Camp is not there.

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Old 05-03-2008, 10:18 AM
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Last time I drove there, Ken's crew had put some very helpful signs along Carngham Rd as well.
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Old 05-03-2008, 11:20 AM
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Sorry Ken I'm going to have to cancel, let me know if I owe you any money for booking a camp spot for two days.

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Old 05-03-2008, 05:19 PM
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Sorry Ken I'm going to have to cancel, let me know if I owe you any money for booking a camp spot for two days.

Cheers
No Mick, no cancellation fee.

Just a pity you'll miss it.
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