16Th Snake Valley Camp.

[asimov (John)]

Sorry to be off topic Daniel, but where the hell is Ken? I've sent him a few PM's the last 2 months but no reply. Is he ok or what? Thanks.

[Cam (Cam)]

Thanks Daniel. Kens probably busy on the harley owners forum lol

[Jen]

Originally Posted by asimov

Sorry to be off topic Daniel, but where the hell is Ken? I've sent him a few PM's the last 2 months but no reply. Is he ok or what? Thanks.

G'day John
Yep he is ok last time I heard anyway
He doesn't come into IIS anymore

[Cam (Cam)]

Hope you all had fun.. Where's the pics???

[Paddy (Patrick)]

It was great fun indeed Cam. It was a pity to have so many missing from the camp, but the mini-camp was fantastic. As always lots of laughs and some very late sessions with good skies on Friday night in particular. The views were outstanding especially through Malcolm's 20". Saturn was stunning and there were some great DSOs to browse. A great little landscape photography excursion to the tower near Linton with Daniel, Martin, Malcolm and Jen.

If only it were a little cooler!

Thanks Ken and Martin for a great weekend. Is it November yet?

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Sorry the reports may be a little slow as we are all probably very sleep deprived. Weather was hot and stayed warm through the night. On Friday I only wore a light jumper from about 1am. Friday night was a cracker once the cloud disappeared with very good steady air and good transarency. As Paddy said views of Saturn were superb with Enckes division being seen and Cassinis looking like someone had drawn it on with a pencil, the crepe rings showed up and Enceledus was visible. Sat night was not as good with Saturn only just showing the Cassini div.
Nevertheless DSO's were excellent both nights and I think I racked up 30 new galaxies with lots of galaxy clusters inhabiting the view. I have posted a report in the observing reports section.
The AP guys were their usual quiet reserved types and Jen was there to keep everyone in line!

Malcolm

[danielsun]

Had a great weekend and even though as Patrick said with many missing, it was a blast.The clubroom site was great. Niko had us in stitches the whole time and it was good to venture over to the visuals now and then and take in some awsome views of Saturn and Sombrero on the big Dobs.
The excursion to the lookout tower was great.(BTW, Nice shot Patrick.) and the BBQ dinners were Yum. Great to catch up again and cant wait for November.
Here are a couple more pics and a tower one with Patrick included.
Big thanks to Ken and Martin.

Cheers Daniel.

[Logieberra (Logan)]

Is there any truth to Ken no longer on IIS? Was hoping to visit SVAA during Easter, coming in from Ballarat

[niko]

by way of clarification - that's me riding the new 12" like a bucking bronco - nothing more sinister or perverted!

also, those sausages look cooked well enough in that photo what form of madness let them cook on for another half day past that point!

Great fun once again but oh, sweet lord, was it hot.

thanks to all yet again for the fun and friendliness

niko

[Paddy (Patrick)]

Originally Posted by Logieberra

Is there any truth to Ken no longer on IIS? Was hoping to visit SVAA during Easter, coming in from Ballarat

You could contact him via the club web site.

[Jen]

hi guys i must have to admit that no bad booking is going to keep jen from missing being around some awsome people, I just couldn't stay away hehe i had to crash the party
Wellllllllll...... I decided to put my story in of an awsome weekend as soon as I got home after only having 5 hours sleep all weekend and I have just looked back and it's not here lol lol I think I must have clicked the cross instead of submit doh!
Great company the skies were kind to us most of the time had plenty of laughs I got to see the sombrero galaxy through Malcolm's 20" which was fricken amazing char grilled dinner was great I did miss our usual crowd though, It was short but sweet we had just as much fun but oh boy it was so hot during the day and not being able to have a shower was the only downfall but so worth it
Once again i learnt heaps more things and our friendships just grow and grow at each and every camp my little astro family I love you guys

Thank you xoxo
IS IT NOVEMBER YET

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Thought you had been a bit quiet Jen! Glad you enjoyed the view in the beast!
Malcolm

Originally Posted by Jen

hi guys i must have to admit that no bad booking is going to keep jen from missing being around some awsome people, I just couldn't stay away hehe i had to crash the party
Wellllllllll...... I decided to put my story in of an awsome weekend as soon as I got home after only having 5 hours sleep all weekend and I have just looked back and it's not here lol lol I think I must have clicked the cross instead of submit doh!
Great company the skies were kind to us most of the time had plenty of laughs I got to see the sombrero galaxy through Malcolm's 20" which was fricken amazing char grilled dinner was great I did miss our usual crowd though, It was short but sweet we had just as much fun but oh boy it was so hot during the day and not being able to have a shower was the only downfall but so worth it
Once again i learnt heaps more things and our friendships just grow and grow at each and every camp my little astro family I love you guys

Thank you xoxo
IS IT NOVEMBER YET