BRETTI RESERVE 2012: Feb

[gb_astro]

I was thinking of going up Saturday but 7Timer is now showing
mostly cloud for that day so I will probably opt out.
(Anyone got a better forecast??)

Thursday is looking good for you guys though.

Greg.

[Rick Petrie]

Originally Posted by gb_astro

(Anyone got a better forecast??)

Greg.

Yes Greg......Thursday and Friday night looking like crackers.
Can you make Friday night?

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by gb_astro

I was thinking of going up Saturday but 7Timer is now showing
mostly cloud for that day so I will probably opt out.
(Anyone got a better forecast??)

Thursday is looking good for you guys though.

Greg.

greg,
we would love to have you there... whatever the weather.
but unfortunately, my weather source now agrees with you.
however, by the amount it has changed in the last 48 hours,
Saturday may end up being OK.
But i would not count on it.

We are going determined to have a good time, and if the weather permits astronomic pursuits, then that will be a bonus.

For most of us, it is all about having a break, away, with our mates.
Would love for you to join us, but I understand if this is not practical for you.

Just about to start packing.

[Deeno]

Happy travels and clear skies

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by Deeno

Happy travels and clear skies

Thx Deeno,
Maybe see you next time .

[Allan_L (Allan)]

OK.
All Packed.
Well, all but cold stuff...
now to try to get some sleep

[Rick Petrie]

Thanks Deeno maybe next time.
Just about to walk out the door. Come on dark skies.
Yes it would be good to see you Greg if you can manage.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

WooHoo!
What a great trip.
Thanks to everyone who came and made it such a great time.
and thanks to the weather gods for smiling on Bretti all the time we were there.
None of that dreaded rain, that was predicted.
Nice clear nights thursday and Friday.
Brilliant "swimming" weather every day.
although Saturday night was intermittent haze, it proved a good backdrop to "the party" and eyeball astronomy was the go.

Thanks Looking forward to next time.

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Ditto to Allan's comments.

Very nice observing for 2 nights.
The Creek was a great way to cool off every day. Clear clean fresh water is lovely to swim in.
Good company, and even a "newbie" Chris and Family came along to share the good times.
Love that 12 inch Go-to Dob Chris. Look after it mate, its a beauty.
Thx for the Rum too Arthur.
Thanks to all who made it another special trip.

[Rick Petrie]

Yes it was a pleasure to be under nice dark skies and getting two spectacular nights in a row.(Thursday and Friday)
Well worth the travel and great to meet Chris and family.
It was worth it just for the Apple Charlotte. (thanks Al) and thanks to all for good company as usual.
Included a few snaps of the trip below.
1. Panorama of the area
2.Jakob's motor home
3.Al's motor home
4.Geoff's van home
5.Arthur's castle
6.Rick's rack
7.Upper Manning River
8.Pan 'O' Vision or(delusions of grandeur) Gold...what were they thinking?
Here's to the next one.

[jakob]

Nice pics, Rick.

Thanks to all the participants to make it the break we all needed.

Attache is the view of the Sky before I went to bed Saturday night!
Still a few stars visible

[Mcredgum (Chris)]

We had a great time in Bretti, it was good to meet everyone, thanks again for all your help and advice, loved the dark sky and the river was a bonus in the day too. Looking forward to next time.

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Just watch out for those Wild Dogs or Yowie's, whatever they were that stole my food....