? Camping W'end for New Moon Jan 15th 2010

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Octane

Chris,

I can come Christmas Day. I have nothing on.

Regards,
Humayun

yes but isn't that even just before Full Moon ?
Oh well good luck to you.

Originally Posted by Arthur

Hi Alan
for us guys on the coast would it be quicker via denman and sandy hollow??

Are we travelling in a convoy ( it's so good fun )

Yes Arthur, I believe it is quicker from Central Coast through Merriwa. I intend getting there via Broke.
But if you are close to Sydney it is a little quicker via Lithgow I believe.

But I think in January Cold is better, so H and BH are likely to be more comfortable at Chris' cooma mountain resort.

And yes "I think we got ourselves a little Convoy" --> I like it too!.

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Friday the 25th then!

Barry - you are MORE than welcome!!! Are you mobile with your scope setup?

Cool! A good little party then

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Originally Posted by Allan_L

yes but isn't that even just before Full Moon ?
Oh well good luck to you.

Two words Allan: Hydrogen Alpha!

Besides, the moon sets at 12:53AM, so we have hours 'till dawn after that.

It'd be nice to wait until the new moon, but Humayun and I both gave to be back at work 1st week of Jan. Oh well...

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Originally Posted by bloodhound31

I know it's the country mate but you better wear something...at least a loin cloth..

Eek!

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by Arthur Alchin

Hi Alan
for us guys on the coast would it be quicker via denman and sandy hollow??

Are we travelling in a convoy ( it's so good fun )

I vote for a convoy.
Its good to keep in touch via Radio.

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

What do we need to take for this weekend.
Tent I guess, and some water ?

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Inmykombie

What do we need to take for this weekend.
Tent I guess, and some water ?

The place has a fully functioning house that we can use.
It has water electricity toilet shower refridgerator kitchen stove. Micrwave (I think)

Several bedrooms (4 I think). But no beds.
Airconditioner in 1 of the rooms at least.

You will need to bring similar to what you brought to Lostock I reckon.

Tent, Camper, deck chair, or similar. (The Preferred Option)
or
something to put down on the floor to sleep on if you want to use one of the rooms.

There is tank water there.
Take your own drinking water if you wish.

Bring extension power cords and power boards.

Bring food and drink.
I dont know if they have a BBQ. Probably safer to bring a small one if someone has one. I have a gas stove in my Land cruiser and a portable gas stove. I will take both.

Bring daytime entertainment.
Bring a motorbike if you have one (cant fit mine in but love to borrow someones).
I dont think they have TV or phone.
I dont remember but I think I had no mobile coverage (optus).

anything else?

getting excited now ....

Insect repellant
Sunscreen

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Sounds good to me.
I dont have a portable BBQ only a small single burner cooker which will do me OK.
Cant wait to let the fun begin.
Where will we meet to start the journey ? any suggestions ?

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Inmykombie

Sounds good to me.
I dont have a portable BBQ only a small single burner cooker which will do me OK.
Cant wait to let the fun begin.
Where will we meet to start the journey ? any suggestions ?

I reckon, 9:00am at the twin servos as usual. (for 9:30 set off)
Please wait for me this time

Then off up th F3 Freemans waterhole exit;
Cessnock;
Broke
Golden Highway
Merriwa
Dunedoo (Stop at Pie Shop for lunch)
Laheys Creek.
Arrive about 2:00 (depending on comfort stops).

350 km from Wyong (via Golden Hwy)
340 km from Mangrove Mountain (via Broke)
330 Km from Sydney (via Lithgow)

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

9am at the Twin servo's sounds OK to me.
what about everyone else ? is this OK. ?

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Barry - are you still looking at coming to Cooma? I should be there XMas eve, so any time after that...

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by Inmykombie

Alan L threatened me with medium level violence if I didnt attend , so I am in for all nights.

I just have to get someone to fill in for me at the SURFCOM radio room for Surflifesaving on the 17th.

If there's nothing to do by day, Arthur will have to bring his piano-accordian along again.

Woooo-hoooo.

geoffro

I managed to get someone to fill in for me on the 17th at Surfcom.

All systems go now it seems.

Maybe time for a roll call....

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Inmykombie

I
Maybe time for a roll call....

When:
Thursday 14 January to Sunday 17 January

Where:
Laheys Creek (near Dunedoo)
Co-ordinates
32* 9' 45.45" S
149* 15' 43.94" E

Who:
I will update as confirmations come in

Definites:
Arthur Alchin
Allan_L
Inmykombie
jakob
theodog (+Jules)
GB_Astro
SASUP


Tentatives (yet to confirm):
GTB_an_owl
Rickapoody
GMBfilter
deeno
RB
Octane


Appologies:
Rodstar

[theodog (Jeff)]

OK I'll commit.
I assume its OK to bring the partner and a camper-trailer?

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by theodog

OK I'll commit.
I assume its OK to bring the partner and a camper-trailer?

Only one toilet/shower.
Hmmm!
Is she open-minded?

And nothing else to do>
Hmmm!
Is she into Astronomy?

OK with me if OK with her.

Camper trailer OK.
ThATS wHAT i'LL BE IN MOST LIKELY TOO.

[Octane (Humayun)]

Hey Allan,

I'm heading down to Cooma for the Christmas period.

This excursion is well into January. Put me down as a tentative. I'll hassle my boss once he gets back from holidays for some time off to see if I can't turn it into a definite.

Regards,
Humayun

[theodog (Jeff)]

Jules is used to spending time in a male dominated camp. She comes fishing on remote Namoi River holes in the Piliga scrub. Sounds better than our usual camp loo and shower behind tarps.

Originally Posted by Allan_L

Only one toilet/shower.
Hmmm!
Is she open-minded?

Within reason she's remarkably tolerant.

Originally Posted by Allan_L

And nothing else to do>
Hmmm!
Is she into Astronomy?

She has an interest and plenty of books to read otherwise

[gb_astro]

Count me as a definite.

Greg.

[Rick Petrie]

Might be a goer yet for me. I might have to earn a few brownie points in the interim.
Is it possible for me to hike the caravan up there?

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Rick Petrie

Might be a goer yet for me. I might have to earn a few brownie points in the interim.
Is it possible for me to hike the caravan up there?

Easy Peasy.

Central Tablelands but very FLAT.