Queensland Astrofest 2013

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Originally Posted by peter_4059

Just finished booking. Will be there the whole time again - can't wait.

Yay!!

[h0ughy (David)]

well I have come down with flu like symptoms, have been off work all this week and have not even started to pack. I may not take much gear this time, feeling this "great" this close to the event is not good. After all my wife really understands - honest? On a bright note i think the kids have bought me the star wars blue ray set and a blue ray player for tomorrow's solar systems big event.....

[acropolite (Phil)]

Originally Posted by Sir h0ugh

I may not take much gear this time

I'll believe that when I see it, if you have to cut back make sure it's not Al.

[AstroJunk (Jonathan)]

My Astrofest has just dwindled away to nothing. UK Familly visiting and going back on the morning of Sunday the 13th - Its over.

I hope Peter turns up with the 30, otherwise big dob corner will be empty this year as Bryan is a no-show too.

[acropolite (Phil)]

12 more sleeps and we're on the boat, 22 sleeps and we arrive @ Duckadang, planning is almost complete, a trial pack next weekend to make sure everything fits in FOO (the car).

In past years I took some RJ plugs, crimping tool, soldering iron etc, I'll do the same this time.

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Originally Posted by AstroJunk

My Astrofest has just dwindled away to nothing. UK Familly visiting and going back on the morning of Sunday the 13th - Its over.

I hope Peter turns up with the 30, otherwise big dob corner will be empty this year as Bryan is a no-show too.

Maaaate, that's terrible!!!
We'll miss you, we really will.
Sure you can't talk the rellies into coming along for a few days?

[AstroJunk (Jonathan)]

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Maaaate, that's terrible!!!
We'll miss you, we really will.
Sure you can't talk the rellies into coming along for a few days?

I'm going to see if I can sneak away for a night earlier in the fest - I won't bring a scope, but I have heard that there is a new batch of Astro-Port being brewed up so won't need one!

[allan gould]

Try for at least one night as it would be good to catch up.
Allan

[mozzie (Peter)]

Originally Posted by AstroJunk

My Astrofest has just dwindled away to nothing. UK Familly visiting and going back on the morning of Sunday the 13th - Its over.

I hope Peter turns up with the 30, otherwise big dob corner will be empty this year as Bryan is a no-show too.

bugger....hopeing to catch up and have a look through the big scopes......

[mozzie (Peter)]

Originally Posted by acropolite

12 more sleeps and we're on the boat, 22 sleeps and we arrive @ Duckadang, planning is almost complete, a trial pack next weekend to make sure everything fits in FOO (the car).

In past years I took some RJ plugs, crimping tool, soldering iron etc, I'll do the same this time.

are you coming up the pacific hwy phil...

you can camp the night in the van here plenty of room..2 mins of the highway around 6-7 hours then to astrofest..

[astroron (Ron)]

No Astrofest for me this year,cant get the van in for second Friday,only Wednesday and Thursday.
May come down for the day on Saturday,just see how I feel.
May I say the website is a conglomeration.
If I don't see ya Saturday, see ya next year.
Cheers

[AstroJunk (Jonathan)]

Originally Posted by astroron

No Astrofest for me this year,cant get the van in for second Friday,only Wednesday and Thursday.
May come down for the day on Saturday,just see how I feel.
May I say the website is a conglomeration.
If I don't see ya Saturday, see ya next year.
Cheers

I have my van booked in for thurs, fri and saturday and know that I can't come those days - so there is a slot if you want it! I haven't told Wendy formally yet..

[AstroJunk (Jonathan)]

Originally Posted by mozzie

bugger....hopeing to catch up and have a look through the big scopes......

Tell me about it Mozzie. Grr.

[acropolite (Phil)]

Originally Posted by Mozzie

are you coming up the pacific hwy phil...

you can camp the night in the van here plenty of room..2 mins of the highway around 6-7 hours then to astrofest..

Thanks for the offer Mozzie, but we're visiting relatives on the way up, we have family stop overs in Victoria then Newcastle, Ballina and finally Kids & grandkids in Brisvegas so accomodation isn't a problem, we'll be in Brisbane for a few days before going to Astrofest. HRH Liz is only coming on the last couple of days, I'm there for all but the first couple of days. Looking forward to catching up with you at Astrofest.

@RON, I think you should come anyway RON, of course we could organise a press gang to come and collect you..... You're right about the website and on line organisation, I hope that's not a sign of things to come.

[OneCosmos (Chris)]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

well I have come down with flu like symptoms, have been off work all this week and have not even started to pack. I may not take much gear this time, feeling this "great" this close to the event is not good. After all my wife really understands - honest? On a bright note i think the kids have bought me the star wars blue ray set and a blue ray player for tomorrow's solar systems big event.....

I hope you're feeling better soon, the event wouldn't be the same without you there.

Originally Posted by acropolite

I'll believe that when I see it, if you have to cut back make sure it's not Al.

What Houghy means is he'll leave the spare tripod at home

Originally Posted by AstroJunk

I'm going to see if I can sneak away for a night earlier in the fest - I won't bring a scope, but I have heard that there is a new batch of Astro-Port being brewed up so won't need one!

Jonathan - you'd better make it for at least one night - I'll keep a coldie on ice for you.

Originally Posted by astroron

No Astrofest for me this year,cant get the van in for second Friday,only Wednesday and Thursday.
May come down for the day on Saturday,just see how I feel.
May I say the website is a conglomeration.
If I don't see ya Saturday, see ya next year.
Cheers

Hey Ron, that's a shame, I was looking forward to meeting up.

I am booked for the whole time, as usual; in fact my fourth AF now. My gear is coming together, the final bits arrive this week then a couple of weekends to test it all out before the fun begins. Too excited to concentrate on work now

[adman (Adam)]

Hi all

I am thinking about making the trek to Astrofest this year, and will have up to three kids in tow. I will probably bring my little pop-top camper trailer. I currently have no scope/mount to bring, but might try to get a small tracking mount to stick my camera on for a few happy-snap widefields. So I guess I would need to be on the imaging side of the camp.

What are the options for accommodation. Are there any sites left for a small trailer? What about the dormitories?

Cheers
Adam

[jakob]

Just booked for Friday to Tuesday!
Looking forward to (clear) dark skies.

[OneCosmos (Chris)]

Originally Posted by adman

Hi all

I am thinking about making the trek to Astrofest this year, and will have up to three kids in tow. I will probably bring my little pop-top camper trailer. I currently have no scope/mount to bring, but might try to get a small tracking mount to stick my camera on for a few happy-snap widefields. So I guess I would need to be on the imaging side of the camp.

What are the options for accommodation. Are there any sites left for a small trailer? What about the dormitories?

Cheers
Adam

Hi Adam, there are always plenty of people on the 'visual' field who have seen the light and find themselves imaging from the same location these days

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Originally Posted by jakob

Just booked for Friday to Tuesday!
Looking forward to (clear) dark skies.

It will be great to catch up again Jakob.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

Jakob - i want photo's of Jeanette in her freezer gear

geoff