Snake Valley Astro Camp - November 2010 - Page 8

erick (Eric) · #**141** 31-10-2010, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

I doubt he has mowed the grass yet considering it's been pouring rain for the last week, but yes he assures me the light will be out.

thanks Ken

leon · #**142** 01-11-2010, 07:58 AM

That dose not surprise me Jen,

have a great time, hope the weather is kind to you guys.

Leon

mill (Martin) · #**143** 01-11-2010, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jen

im half packed already

Was that half packed or half drunk

Just joking Jen

3 day's to go !!!!

Big Dave (Dave) · #**144** 01-11-2010, 07:57 PM

I assume there is Scope power available, or do I need to pack my Genny / Inverters?

mill (Martin) · #**145** 01-11-2010, 08:26 PM

Dave, power is available

Roobi · #**146** 01-11-2010, 09:51 PM

Is there anything else apart from gear, bedding and some food that we need to bring?

Octane (Humayun) · #**147** 01-11-2010, 10:25 PM

Insect repellant.

H

erick (Eric) · #**148** 01-11-2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octane

Insect repellant.

H

YIKES! Keep any sprays in the accommodation. Only roll-ons near any scopes/eyepieces etc!!

At least (Eric hopes) it is not sandfly season - they attack viciously at the March camp (personal experience!)

chrisp9au (Chris) · #**149** 01-11-2010, 10:39 PM

Will there be any vendors attending at the weekend?
Just thinking about how much to get out of the hole in the wall!

I'm bringing an EQ5 mount (no tripod), plus an Orion ST90 with 2" focuser, in the hopes somebody might be interested?

Cheers

Chris

Exfso (Peter) · #**150** 01-11-2010, 10:43 PM

Peoples, I have just PM'd Ken, as my health is still not quite up to scratch, I have to pull the pin on this camp. At least it will free up a cabin, but rest assured I will be there for March. At this time it looks as though the weather gods are smiling favorably.
Have a great time, and please, plenty of piccies to show what I have missed out on.

Roobi · #**151** 01-11-2010, 11:39 PM

Not long to go now. My bestie Deb and i are Really looking forward to meeting everyone for the first time. You'll all have to excuse my ameturism, but your all welcome to laugh at me if i do something totally wrong (astronomy wise)

. But i'll try my hardest not to bug you all with my newbie questions.
Hopefully next time my hubby and son will come too.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**152** 01-11-2010, 11:46 PM

Peter, we will miss you mate.
Just get well and we'll see you in March

Roob, you won't be the only first timer or newbie. Others are coming too.
That's the whole point of these Camps, so people can come and learn

and suck the experienced ones dry of info

Due to Peters unfortunate cancellation another Bunkhouse has become available

chrisp9au (Chris) · #**153** 02-11-2010, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisp9au

I'm bringing an EQ5 mount (no tripod), plus an Orion ST90 with 2" focuser, in the hopes somebody might be interested?

Cheers

Chris

I should have said "To sell", I trust that's ok?

I'm bringing my 12" dob and the TV Genesis for viewing.

Any vendors?

Cheers

Chris

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**154** 02-11-2010, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisp9au

I should have said "To sell", I trust that's ok?

I'm bringing my 12" dob and the TV Genesis for viewing.

Any vendors?

Cheers

Chris

Yes Chris, that is fine.

In some previous Camps we have had a BUY/SWAP/SELL table on Saturday.

We will do it again.

SATURDAY PROGRAM

1PM TILL 3PM - THERE WILL BE A BUY/SWAP/SELL TABLE OUTSIDE THE DINING ROOM

3PM - ENTERTAINMENT: SHANE GILBERT

6PM - SATURDAY NIGHT FEAST

EACH NIGHT - 'LIVE' VIDEO ASTRONOMY'

Jen · #**155** 02-11-2010, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mill

Was that half packed or half drunk

Just joking Jen

3 day's to go !!!!

lol Martin, a bit of both me thinks LOL

Hey guess what ? its finally November

Jen · #**156** 02-11-2010, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exfso

Peoples, I have just PM'd Ken, as my health is still not quite up to scratch, I have to pull the pin on this camp. At least it will free up a cabin, but rest assured I will be there for March. At this time it looks as though the weather gods are smiling favorably.
Have a great time, and please, plenty of piccies to show what I have missed out on.

awww im sorry to hear that Pete i will miss you ((hugs)) now im going to have to keep Douggie in line all by myself LOL LOL... the important thing is that you get better real soon And i promise i will have a great time cheers buddy xo

Jen · #**157** 02-11-2010, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Yes Chris, that is fine.

In some previous Camps we have had a BUY/SWAP/SELL table on Saturday.

We will do it again.

oh man really is there a give away table too I would so love a new mount but i wasnt prepared for this i didnt save my pennies dam it

byronpaul (Paul) · #**158** 02-11-2010, 01:34 AM

Pete - sorry to hear you won't be able to make it. The camp will be a "little" quieter without you

Roobi - trust me. Newbies are more than welcome and all the "experts" are more than willing to offer assistance .... be it imagers or visual. One of the best things about the camp is the ability to see what others are doing, look through their equipment, and then go back and try it on your own.

Only thing that gets peoples back up is white light at night, so all newbies should come armed with red torches

desler · #**159** 02-11-2010, 06:09 AM

Geez Pete!

We'll talk soon, but I'll miss my silent partner when Jen embarrasses us!!!!

Darren

Roobi · #**160** 02-11-2010, 08:33 AM

no probs, already got a little torch ready with red cellophane on it lol.
Does anyone know any good programs like stellarium for iphone, i might bring my hubbies iphone instead of the laptop, but i'd still like to be able to easily find my targets.