Queensland Astrofest 2013

[astroshot]

Looking forward to seeing you all there.
Will be my first time south of the equator to check out the southern skies.
Hopefully there will be some solar observing equipment in the crowd too.

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

You HAVE to bring your new piece of rock with you for show and tell.

[astroshot]

Yea, I can imagine the discussion at Border Control...
:-)

[OneCosmos (Chris)]

I have exchanged a few emails with the managers of Duckadang and whilst they may transport a piano there if it were going free, there is little incentive to spend money on acquiring one.

If any kind of musical entertainment involving a piano is to happen therefore it would mean transporting my digital piano there (which is do-able) but I would only do that if there were other musicians attending wanting to do something.

I had a few replies on my post on the General chat forum but so far nothing concrete. So, one final appeal to anyone with serious musical interest - surely there are a few violinists, flautists, Clarinetists, etc out there amongst the astro community?

Chris

[Nortilus (Josh)]

Well my 2nd year is all booked and paid for. Now to save the money for the trip and my girlfriend Susan is the most amazing girl ever...

[Sirius1066 (Earl)]

Hi All

Was just checking out Ice In Space as it has been a while since I found the time to do so.

When I saw this thread I thought I should comment, after all I am on the Astrofest committee...

This years preparations are going very well. It is a significant year for Astrofest, 2013 marks the 25th anniversary of this great Star Party. To mark this milestone we have limited edition polo shirts for sale and a special display planned.

Places are filling up quickly so if you are thinking about coming you should make your booking very soon. If you haven't already go checkout the new Astrofest website and book while your there. http://www.qldastrofest.org.au/

Also we have setup a Facebook page this year so go freind us. https://www.facebook.com/QLDAstrofest

Lets hope for clear skies

[acropolite (Phil)]

To mark this milestone we have limited edition polo shirts for sale and a special display planned.

Earl, it would be handy to know how to order these most coveted of polo shirts, particularly for those of us who have already booked.

[Sirius1066 (Earl)]

Originally Posted by acropolite

Earl, it would be handy to know how to order these most coveted of polo shirts, particularly for those of us who have already booked.

Ah yes sorry... They are available on the website. Events Registration then merchandise section.

[h0ughy (David)]

I have ordered a tent - that 5xl polo should fit i hope

[acropolite (Phil)]

Ordered a medium after doing battle with the website...

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by acropolite

Ordered a medium after doing battle with the website...

so is the clairvoyant going to predict the weather

[acropolite (Phil)]

The weather will be good, the medium has assured me... I needed a medium to work out my username, after the registration fiasco where I used 3 different emails before one worked (remember the blacklist saga).

Perhaps there should be Astrofest Tarot cards and Ouija boards available on registration to help sort out the ethereal jumble that is the Qld Astrofest site.....

On the plus side, I now know who I am, or at least one of my alter egos...

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Originally Posted by acropolite

Hmm High tea, should I bake some cheese scones in advance....

I'm bringing along some Astro Tarts.

[Davros (Lauren)]

Yay, payment sent through. And no i am not one of Jeanettes astro tarts :p
I will be there from the Friday to the Friday. Cant wait.
:thum bsup:

[Nortilus (Josh)]

month to go...pretty much...getting excited...

[allan gould]

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

I'm bringing along some Astro Tarts.

You leave my Frauline out of this JJJ

[Intergage (Matt)]

Sweet, the place it's being held at is less then an hours drive

[Davros (Lauren)]

Already compiling my target list. Cant wait, its going to be a blast! Might be bringing an electric blanket this year!

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Originally Posted by Davros

Already compiling my target list. Cant wait, its going to be a blast! Might be bringing an electric blanket this year!

You won't need the electric blanket if you sleep in your freezer suit. Those things are really really warm.

[Davros (Lauren)]

And i have to think of something to bake, savoury scones? choccy cake? hmmmm thinking cap on.