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Old 20-07-2009, 08:18 AM
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I'm pleased you guys had a great night!
Unfortunateley I had a commitment to go to Colo.
Did a bit of observing from there wit my ED80.
Just hope the conditions repeat this Satuday.
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Old 20-07-2009, 10:05 AM
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Thank you everyone who came on Saturday night -- it was the best night out I've had in ages. It was so good to see the beautiful Milky Way up, out and shining so prettily. It was great to have the field so packed with people.

Thank you to Geoff (gmb_filter), Andrew and Deeno for assisting me with my polar alignment woes. It had been so long that I had effectively forgotten everything.

It was nice to meet you Kim, and, I hope your first foray into widefield astrophotography turned out a treat! Looking forward to seeing your first attempts.

I'd love to make it next weekend, but, I'll be in Armidale photographing a wedding. I might get a chance to have a naked eye peek at the night sky, though.

Cheers.

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Old 20-07-2009, 12:43 PM
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WOW! That was great!
Frite Corner! A place to be avoided.
Darn those southern trees are tall
And I managed to position myself precisely to catch an eyefull of that blasted street light? through the trees down there.
Then I thought I was going to be dinner for the Hell Hound.
Does he come there regularly?
And GB's ghost, I can confirm his scope definitely started slewing by itself while we were chatting.

That exit gate is hard to find isn't it Escpecially in a truck.

The "new to me" (old) Troopie was fun.
Except that it broke down on way home.

Warning, NRMA guys do not like being called out at 4:30am.
At least I got to see the crescent moon and snapped a few Happy shots while I was waiting.
WOW! That was a great view.

Hoping for a repeat performance (except break down) next week.
But may be pushing it a little.
Number 2 son 23rd birthday.
Hoping to talk him into going out to celebrate with his mates (like No 1 son did last Saturday for his 25th Birthday)

Oh No! My son thinks at 25, he is now "Middle Aged"
So What does that make ME !!! ??? !!!

Fingers crossed for next Saturday.
Fingers crossed on getting the Troopie back on the road.

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Old 20-07-2009, 01:03 PM
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Your scope should behave it's self next time out Greg

looks like the "ghost" emigrated to Allan's truck

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Old 20-07-2009, 04:50 PM
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the 25th

Is this sat night a goer can anyone tell me, should be able to get there, weather permitting
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Old 21-07-2009, 06:18 PM
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Any keyholders ( gatekeepers ) going Saturday night to let us desperado's in ?

Looks like there is a few takers on the night.
Geoff, Geoff and whoever ? are you going Saturday ?
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Old 21-07-2009, 06:26 PM
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you have a key Don't you Geoff ?

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Old 21-07-2009, 06:28 PM
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i might have to go to coffs for the weekend - not sure at this stage

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Old 21-07-2009, 07:13 PM
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you have a key Don't you Geoff ?

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If you mean me GTB, I have No key.
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Old 21-07-2009, 07:20 PM
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why not ?

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Old 22-07-2009, 08:24 PM
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I can get some huge bolt cutters...
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Old 22-07-2009, 09:53 PM
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why not ?

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Dont know ????????

I was never given one I guess.

I'll open up.....but closing is a diff story....remember....
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Old 22-07-2009, 09:54 PM
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I can get some huge bolt cutters...

Between your bolt cutters and my angle grinder we are in i'd say....

Seriously, Who with a key will be there.... ?
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Old 23-07-2009, 12:47 AM
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if i have to go away you can have my key geoff


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Old 23-07-2009, 09:01 AM
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I'm a starter for Saturday night
and have a key
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Old 23-07-2009, 09:30 AM
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Don't think I can make it this weekend guys.

Hope you have another pearler.
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Old 23-07-2009, 12:12 PM
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of course you can make it RB

don't talk rubbish

besides you have a jacket to pick up for one of the boy's (delivery came this morning)

if it's simply a matter of you running out of cigars - i'm sure Deeno can bring a couple extra for you

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Old 23-07-2009, 02:17 PM
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of course you can make it RB

don't talk rubbish

besides you have a jacket to pick up for one of the boy's (delivery came this morning)

if it's simply a matter of you running out of cigars - i'm sure Deeno can bring a couple extra for you

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LOL Geoff, I'll try but doesn't look promising for me atm (and it's not because I ran out of cigars, there's plenty of those ).

BTW my boys love the freezer jacket, they can't wait to get the other one.

Looks like I'll have to get one for each of the kids.....
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Old 23-07-2009, 02:42 PM
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bit of jealousy hey!

tell them - when thay get big enough thay can wear em
or first in - best dressed

weather is looking dodgy anyway
sat nite up to midnite might be ok - here's hoping

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Old 23-07-2009, 09:59 PM
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Looks like I have a leave pass for Sat. night but will not be able to get there until about 6:30ish. Fingers crossed for a good night again.
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