Border Stargaze Registrations are now open - Page 4

anthony2302749 · #61 04-08-2007, 08:53 PM

Hi Petra

I am pretty excited and am looking forward to being there.

I would also like to congratulate you and the committee for the wonderful job in organising such an event, Champaign for all.

Anthony

P.S. Did you get the message about the 10" LB

iceman (Mike) · #62 05-08-2007, 07:20 AM

Sorry to hear it Chris, I hope everyone is well.

I am excited!

Rob_K · #63 05-08-2007, 08:46 PM

We're all excited here too - there's a few of us coming from the Bright Astronomy Group! Well done to the ASAW on their comprehensive info pack, and the hard work they've put into organising the event

. And now.... just the wait!!

Cheers -

spacezebra (Petra) · #64 05-08-2007, 10:18 PM

Hi all

Yes! only a few more sleeps! Thank you for all your kind comments, its been 18 months in the planning and now we are down to only a few days to go.

I'm in Canberra for a few days however do not hesitate to send any questions or concerns to the Border Stargaze email address, our hardworking committee will be on hand to answer your email or call you directly.

If I do not get an opportunity to loggin again before Friday, may I wish you a pleasant and safe journey. See you all soon.

Cheers Petra

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #65 06-08-2007, 05:32 PM

OK - they have all left for Qld
so how about generating a bit of traffic here now

who's going - and when are you getting there

i will be there thursday nite with my son inlaw Scott (he is going to lift all my heavy boxes)

geoff

Rodstar (Rod) · #66 06-08-2007, 08:13 PM

Hey Geoff!

The Berries are heading down to Canberra to stay overnight on Thursday, and then heading on to Border Stargaze on Friday. Depending on distractions on the way, we should get to the site by mid afternoon Friday.

See you all there!

iceman (Mike) · #67 06-08-2007, 08:37 PM

My family and I will be there on Thursday, mid-arvo I reckon.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #68 06-08-2007, 09:42 PM

any one would think it was a LOOONG way away Rod

i have to admit it will be the furthest i have traveled in my 60 years

geoff

merlin8r · #69 07-08-2007, 11:14 AM

I'll be there Friday morning I hope, if I can drag my sorry butt out of bed early enough. Will be the furthest I've ever driven, and the furthest south I've been.

Clear skies,
Shane

erick (Eric) · #70 07-08-2007, 11:38 AM

Way off thread, but I'm astonished, Geoff and Shane. How can you have driven so little, living in Australia. Victoria to Queensland is a Sunday drive for me. Loved doing the Melbourne to Perth trip many years ago. Did 16,000km in one multi-week road trip Vic/NSW/Qld/SA in 1999.

merlin8r · #71 07-08-2007, 12:13 PM

Hi Erick,
Sorry mate. I travelled extensively when I was younger, spent years overseas. I'm just lazy and prefer to fly if I need to go far enough away. Plus I've only ever owned small cars, which aren't great for long distance travel. Thankfully the boss has kindly offerred me the services of his station wagon again, as I am representing the company. So the drive should be a bit more comfortable.
One day mate, one day.

Clear skies,
Shane

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #72 07-08-2007, 12:16 PM

a sheltered life Erick

but i am looking forward to the time i can do ALL the starparty's and drive where ever and whenever i want

geoff

erick (Eric) · #73 07-08-2007, 12:34 PM

Most acceptable responses!

Don't think I can sneak the 8" OTA on the plane as hand luggage

so I'm thinking about how to carry it and base in a trailer for longer trips!

Rob_K · #74 07-08-2007, 12:50 PM

So Erick, are you going to do the mere hop-step-&-jump to the BSG?

I'll rock up about Friday lunchtime, just me and a car load of junk!! Although after Erick's comments, I might just walk. Hardly worth starting up the car really.

Cheers -

erick (Eric) · #75 07-08-2007, 01:21 PM

I wish, Rob. I'm afraid my years are pretty much planned out for me for various reasons.

I'm planning on Snake Valley in November as my first Astro camp. Then I'll look further ahead. Next year I already have little leave left for astronomy pursuits - and I suspect my wife would like us to spend some leave together and I know that an astronomy camp is not her idea of fun.

But I hope to turn up some weekends at the various camps & star parties.

Rob_K · #76 08-08-2007, 09:03 AM

Good weather coming!

The weather is looking good for the BSG on the weekend - SW Slopes forecast is fine for Fri/Sat, but a little cloud Sat night. There's some weather moving in later on Sunday, but we'll be headed home by then. Roll on!!

Cheers -

xstream (John) · #77 08-08-2007, 12:40 PM

I've been watching the weather reports with baited breath too, Rob.

Looking real good at this stage, fingers & toes crossed!

Starkler (Geoff) · #78 08-08-2007, 05:48 PM

I'll roll up Friday afternoon. Look forward to seeing you all there

gary · #79 08-08-2007, 10:50 PM

Have safe trips and we look forward to seeing you all at Border Stargaze.

Best Regards

Gary & Mai
Wildcard Innovations Pty. Ltd.
Mt. Kuring-Gai

P.S.

Don't forget to pack the freezer suit.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #80 08-08-2007, 11:11 PM

I won't forget Gary

mine are all in the back of the ute waiting to leave about 9am in the morning

geoff