Bretti July 28th-31st 2011: Early notice - Page 5

Allan_L (Allan) · #81 22-07-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

wed/ thur nite at 7pm...............-1 degree

geoff

Here's a tip I learnt at Tenterfield:
Fill the kettle each night, and put it in the Fridge, to stop it from freezing.
Then at least when you wake, you can get a cuppa going.

Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin) · #82 22-07-2011, 04:59 PM

A couple of nights might be down to -4

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #83 22-07-2011, 11:27 PM

Looks like I am sleeping in the freezer suit inside the sleeping bag....Brrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Cold night should equal clear nights too I expect.

I prescribe Rum and coffee for observing sessions below 4 degrees.

5 sleeps now....

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #84 23-07-2011, 12:09 AM

i'm afraid 7timer is saying "dewy" will be there with his two brothers Geoffro

geoff

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #85 24-07-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

i'm afraid 7timer is saying "dewy" will be there with his two brothers Geoffro

geoff

Looks like the dew heaters will get a workout.
I better charge all the batteries to cope with the load....

Rick Petrie · #86 24-07-2011, 07:50 PM

So what time is it on Wednesday at the twin servo's you lot and who will be there?
Have we got us a convoy, rubber duck???

Weather is looking commendable at this stage.

Allan_L (Allan) · #87 24-07-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Petrie

So what time is it on Wednesday at the twin servo's you lot and who will be there?
Have we got us a convoy, rubber duck???

Weather is looking commendable at this stage.

Yes. Or should I say "Ten Four Red Leader"!

I am looking forward to the normal witty conversations on the CB on way.
It's been too long.
And ... I have a new GPS so we could try some exciting "short" cuts.

Prefer to leave after morning peak (and school zone times)
But I will fall in with the majority.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #88 25-07-2011, 12:56 AM

i probably can't leave till lunchtime

have to take wife to the train a little after 8am then go home and finish packing the car

so you will have to hitch the trailer on your own Geoffro -- sorry

i might have a couple of things tied on the top of the trailer as well Geoffro (mattress / tarps and whatever won't fit in the car)
will make sure i tie all down well

geoff

Rick Petrie · #89 25-07-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Allan_L

And ... I have a new GPS so we could try some exciting "short" cuts.

So that means we can now get lost and have a legitimate excuse??

Rick Petrie · #90 25-07-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

i might have a couple of things tied on the top of the trailer as well Geoffro (mattress / tarps and whatever won't fit in the car)
will make sure i tie all down well

geoff

Geoff
If you want, I can put your mattress in the van as we did last time? Might help save some space. Could help Geoffro hook up as well. Going past your place.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #91 25-07-2011, 11:32 AM

yes - well - mattress probably better in the van Rick - thanks

will leave it where you can get it

geoff

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #92 25-07-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

i probably can't leave till lunchtime

have to take wife to the train a little after 8am then go home and finish packing the car

so you will have to hitch the trailer on your own Geoffro -- sorry

i might have a couple of things tied on the top of the trailer as well Geoffro (mattress / tarps and whatever won't fit in the car)
will make sure i tie all down well

geoff

I may need some help lifting the trailer as its heavy wih all the timber.

Will you be there till about 7.30am Geoff ?

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #93 25-07-2011, 08:32 PM

its not that heavy Geoff

i have lifted it up a bit to drain all the water off the tarp

but yes - will probably have to leave around 7-30 to get the wife to her train

geoff

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #94 25-07-2011, 09:10 PM

If we meet about 9 am at the twins servos, is that OK by all ?

Rick will help me hitch the trailer in the morning, before we get going.

Allan_L (Allan) · #95 25-07-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmykombi

I may need some help lifting the trailer as its heavy wih all the timber.

If this trailer is as full as you describe, then there seems little point in me bringing any more. It is very heavy and bulky and not much point carrying it up in the van if it is not needed.

Better to keep it for next time.

Agreed?

Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin) · #96 26-07-2011, 12:13 AM

900 sounds great

bahoogas (James) · #97 26-07-2011, 08:58 AM

Are you guys sure you want to go to Bretti? The pony club is looking better by the minute.

jakob · #98 26-07-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Arthur Alchin

900 sounds great

I won't make 9.00, 11'00 is more likeley for me. I'll see you at Bretti!

Allan_L (Allan) · #99 26-07-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jakob

I won't make 9.00, 11'00 is more likeley for me. I'll see you at Bretti!

Hi Jakob.
Glad you could make it this time.

Guys!
9:00 !
Is that arrive or leave?
What about my suggestion to leave it until after school zones finish?
I'd be happier with a departure time of 10:00 from the servos
If its rainy I am not likely to be there by 900 anyway.
and the Forecast appears to have deteriorated a little, I now note.
Hmm! what say the experts?

Excitement building.
I wonder what I will forget this time?

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #**100** 26-07-2011, 05:27 PM

trailer ready - tarped and tied down (some of my tarps on top of wood)

Rick - for the van i will have my mattress, 2 tables (one for our observing gear) and 2 chairs - that OK?

not even thought about packing the car yet - so i won't make the servo - or be here in the morning when you get here - we have to leave about 7ish now to get the wifes train (do a job on our way)

geoff