Pony club reunion - Page 2

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #21 08-08-2012, 09:58 PM

Havent seen you for ages mozzie.it would be great to catch up. 25th may be no good for me. We have a family do to get to.

Carlz (Carly) · #22 09-08-2012, 08:26 AM

25th is better for Michael and I, as we both arent working that weekend.

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #23 09-08-2012, 09:52 AM

Hi Phil,

I can't make the 18th, but I am looking forward to coming up on the 25th.

Cheers,
John B

RB (Andrew) · #24 09-08-2012, 10:26 AM

LOL maybe we should split the difference and meet midweek (Wed 21th, 8am).

I'll come to either or both reunions, 18th or 25th.

Rick Petrie · #25 09-08-2012, 10:28 AM

BBQ would be good but the moon's presence will be felt until well after midnight on the 25th.

Irish stargazer (John) · #26 11-08-2012, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sally1jack

i may be out for the 18th now is the 25th available for everyone,

what is everyone thinking ?
phil

I'm good for the 18th and possibly the 25th

gb_astro · #27 11-08-2012, 01:03 PM

As Rick says the moon will not set until about 1:40am on Sunday 26th.
I'm not sure there is enough love to get us through till then.

Maybe September, if the the 18th Aug. is out?
Might be a bit warmer too.

If the weather is good on the 18th I guess a normal observing night
will happen regardless of the BBQ.

Greg.

sally1jack (Phil) · #28 13-08-2012, 12:27 PM

ok i can't make the 18th & 25th the moon isn't playing fair so are people open to sept 15th, please lets know( it will be a bit warmer as well )
phil

RB (Andrew) · #29 13-08-2012, 01:46 PM

sept 15th is fine for me.

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #30 13-08-2012, 09:22 PM

Hi Phil,

Put me down as a definate for the 15th September. It will be good to catch up with everyone again.

I am pretty sure Andew Murrell and Gary Kopff are going to try and make the 15th September also.

Cheers,
John B

RB (Andrew) · #31 13-08-2012, 09:36 PM

Awesome John !
Wouldn't be the same without you guys there !

Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin) · #32 22-08-2012, 06:29 AM

Have an engagement party saturday night. ? Sept new moon might be a goer otherwise ill be at bretti in october.

Has been difficult to get to the pc due to shift work, personal illness and legal issues with the kids in canberra

Irish stargazer (John) · #33 30-08-2012, 07:51 PM

Still on for the 15th? I'm in Ireland next week but should be back in time.

gb_astro · #34 31-08-2012, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irish stargazer

Still on for the 15th? I'm in Ireland next week but should be back in time.

Hope so.
Greg.

sally1jack (Phil) · #35 01-09-2012, 07:57 AM

Yep the 15th is still a goer as far as i'm concerned
phil

fauxpas (Tony) · #36 09-09-2012, 06:01 PM

Where do you meet (Can't find the actual address on google)? What times? You okay accepting a newcomer?

Rick Petrie · #37 09-09-2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fauxpas

Where do you meet (Can't find the actual address on google)? What times? You okay accepting a newcomer?

Hi Tony
You are certainly welcome to attend this meeting and any others at the PC.

I think from a previous post the night will probably start about 3 PM so there will be a fair bit of light beforehand to indulge in a sausage sizzle, set up scopes, meet everyone etc.
Bring a scope if you have one but, if not,there should be plenty to view through on the night.
Welcome to IIS and meet you on the night.
There is a thread on how to get there at the start of the Star Parties section here, but if you are having trouble PM me and I'll give you directions.

fauxpas (Tony) · #38 09-09-2012, 11:06 PM

Cheers for that. What time do you guys go to? I'll likely be coming back from a party in Sydney...

Rick Petrie · #39 10-09-2012, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fauxpas

Cheers for that. What time do you guys go to? I'll likely be coming back from a party in Sydney...

Depending on the roll up and how good the weather/sky is, then sometimes we go to early hours of the next morning, some of the diehards have been known to see the sun rise.

If you do come later, then it is usual etiquette to try and keep any bright lights to a minimum as you enter the access road and the field. Most people usually arrive before it is totally dark to set up etc.
You are still most welcome to arrive whenever you can make it. See you there.

Allan_L (Allan) · #40 10-09-2012, 06:19 PM

Follow the directions in the thread in the "sticky" section, and as you travel down the road nearing it, you will see a yellow road sign on the left with a pony.
Put your right blinker on thenand slow down.
The next gate on the right is it.

If it is already dark, slow down as you approach the clubhouse, there is a gate to the main field just before the clubhouse.

I wont be there this month, but I know Rick and the regulars will make you feel very welcome.

Hope to meet you next time (as I am vacationing in SA at the moment)