Queensland Astrofest 2008 - July 25th to August 3rd - Page 3

acropolite (Phil) · #41 27-05-2008, 12:18 AM

I've been thinking of giving it a miss, the fuel cost from Tassie and fares across the pond will run to at least $1400, but then again, fuel is only going to get more expensive and then there's that sticky date pudding....

Gargoyle_Steve (Steve) · #42 27-05-2008, 04:08 AM

C'mon Phil, you KNOW you want to .....

Seriously though, we can all appreciate the huge committment it would take for you (and HRH again?) to come up again - but would be great to see you there again!

Paul maybe you need to set up an online booking form, for people to sign up for the Sticky Date pudding again, with tick box options for the Cream, Ice Cream, and or hot Caramel sauce.

Guess I should mention that I'm probably only coming for 4 nights this time, and probably early on at that. Maybe Saturday to Wednesday? Haven't booked yet, still trying to stretch my holiday time molecule thin so I can cover everything I'm trying to do this year.

firstlight (Tony) · #43 31-05-2008, 12:06 AM

Thanks to Mike and IceInSpace for supporting the Queensland Astrofest again this year.

The online registration page is off-line for a few days, while we try to shake an internet robot that has generated over 1000 registrants in the past 24 hours. If you want to register online, email the registrar@qldastrofest.org.au for a link to be emailed to you for the time being.

Tony and Anne-Louise
Queensland Astrofest committee members and Registrar

AlexN · #44 31-05-2008, 12:10 AM

those bots can be a massive pain in the back-side.. best of luck getting rid of it...

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #45 10-06-2008, 10:29 AM

I finally got around to registering this morning.
Again I'm only going for the last Friday and Saturday nights.
I'm looking forward to it very much.

I'm back in training for the counter weight toss.
Look out!

h0ughy (David) · #46 10-06-2008, 11:17 AM

Look forward to seeing you JJJ.

Now that I booked and paid for this you event organisers have to guarantee the event cloud free from beginning to end. That Ponderosa fellow is scarring me with 60% chance of rain predictions.

I am bringing a secret weapon with me this year for unveiling …………..

But fuel is going to kill me this year - originally thought it was going to be about 1.40 at the beginning of the year, now it is 1.70 a litre!!!

RB (Andrew) · #47 10-06-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by h0ughy

That Ponderosa fellow is scarring me with 60% chance of rain predictions.

I am bringing a secret weapon with me this year for unveiling …………..

hmmm what can it be with a 127mm aperture ???

h0ughy (David) · #48 10-06-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RB

hmmm what can it be with a 127mm aperture ???

OK two secret weapons

[1ponders] (Paul) · #49 10-06-2008, 03:30 PM

He's finally gone and bought himself FLI - ProLine PL4240 CCD Camera. Good onya Dave. I'm glad you had the b.......ravery to bite the bullet

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #50 10-06-2008, 03:32 PM

Ooooh I think I know what one is.
I hope that it's as good as what they say it is. We'll have to turn on some sunny weather for you.

h0ughy (David) · #51 10-06-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by [1ponders]

He's finally gone and bought himself FLI - ProLine PL4240 CCD Camera. Good onya Dave. I'm glad you had the b.......ravery to bite the bullet

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Ooooh I think I know what one is.
I hope that it's as good as what they say it is. We'll have to turn on some sunny weather for you.

nope both wrong......

AlexN · #52 10-06-2008, 05:29 PM

the weather better clear up or i'm going to go nuts! I too will /should/ have a swag of new toys at astrofest! I gotta admit, the prospect of new toys still excites me as much as when i was 5

acropolite (Phil) · #53 10-06-2008, 06:39 PM

Given some thought to my statement a few posts back about cost and after discussing it with several people, I've come to the conclusion that with rising fuel costs this may well be the last opportunity to make the trip, it most probably will get progressively more expensive. So at at this stage we are contemplating booking some boat tickets.... (it's really the sticky date pudding that's the real attraction...)

AlexN · #54 10-06-2008, 06:46 PM

hehe the lengths people will go to for a good sticky date pudding!

[1ponders] (Paul) · #55 10-06-2008, 06:53 PM

Gets them every time. I can see I'm going to have to make a very big lot this time.

h0ughy (David) · #56 10-06-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by [1ponders]

Gets them every time. I can see I'm going to have to make a very big lot this time.

well I thought it was to see my secret weapon.......

anyway it will be a pleasure

[1ponders] (Paul) · #57 10-06-2008, 07:26 PM

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well I thought it was to see my secret weapon

I know....I know.....you're finally going to use your TV Guider.

You won't regret it Dave

h0ughy (David) · #58 10-06-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by [1ponders]

I know....I know.....you're finally going to use your TV Guider.

You won't regret it Dave

I am enjoying this ----no not that either Paul!!!

But I am looking forward to using it then

[1ponders] (Paul) · #59 10-06-2008, 09:13 PM

acropolite (Phil) · #60 14-06-2008, 08:33 PM

Well things have taken a turn for the worse. HRH Liz's employers won't let her have time off over the Astrofest period, so they've made the decision for us, no Astrofest this year.