VicSouth Desert Spring Star Party

spacezebra (Petra) · #1 07-09-2009, 07:20 AM

Has anyone heard any news or has any updates on this Star Party?

The 2009 VicSouth Desert Spring Star Party will be held between 13 - 16 November at the Little Desert Nature Lodge, 16km south of the town of Nhill.

Cheers Petra d.

Paddy (Patrick) · #2 07-09-2009, 09:52 AM

Hi Petra,

I emailed Perry Vlahos about what is happening as there are no details on the web site. he said that there were changes being made and that the site would be updated soon. That was about a week ago. Might have to get back to him soon if nothing appears.

Patrick

leon · #3 07-09-2009, 08:21 PM

No Idea Petra I have had a look but it is still in 2008 mode.

Leon

spacezebra (Petra) · #4 07-09-2009, 09:18 PM

Hi guys

Many thanks for the replies. I sent a message to Fraser about two weeks ago but still no answer. I look forward to any info.

Cheers Petra d.

leon · #5 08-09-2009, 11:22 AM

Yea he is probably in a mine shaft somewhere,

in the middle of the Country, and cant talk to us.

Leon

OneOfOne (Trevor) · #6 09-09-2009, 07:33 AM

Bookings are now open:

http://www.vicsouth.com/vicsouth2009.htm

spacezebra (Petra) · #7 09-09-2009, 09:01 PM

Rego printed and in the post!

Cheers Petra d.

Loupy31 (Peter) · #8 09-09-2009, 11:14 PM

Hi All,
It seems that this year they are going to have accomidation and meals as a package offer. How do you guys feel about that. Last year there were a lot of disappointed people regarding the Quality, Quantity and cost of the meals, Unless I have misread the rego form but it seems we will have no choice but to take the package if we want to go.

Regards Peter

chrisp9au (Chris) · #9 09-09-2009, 11:43 PM

Mmm... I had been planning to head up to Nhill for that weekend, but those prices are just a bit rich.
I think I might stay home, the skies are pretty dark here, and the accommodation and cooking are the best!

Cheers

Chris

spacezebra (Petra) · #10 10-09-2009, 08:08 AM

I personally like the area, the size of the camp, the outreach and the walks. I missed last years - so I am keen to get back there.

Cheers Petra d.

Loupy31 (Peter) · #11 10-09-2009, 08:19 AM

Hi Petra,
We All missed you last year, Dont get me wrong, I love the location the people the dark skies, its great fun, But For a few of us on a budget, we planed to get meals elsewhere, now it seems like we dont have a choice.

Regards Peter

spacezebra (Petra) · #12 10-09-2009, 04:18 PM

Hi Peter

Yes, it looks like things have changed. Maybe consider talking to Little Desert about accommodation/camping only package.

Im sure that it cant be that locked in (hopefully) not.

It would be great to see you there. I really missed Nhill.

Cheers Petra d.

astroron (Ron) · #13 10-09-2009, 05:16 PM

I was thinking of deviating from my route to WA, but not at those prices

OneOfOne (Trevor) · #14 11-09-2009, 07:45 AM

I was eating my meal a couple of times last year near the kitchen and heard a couple of "official people" talking about the number of meals and there was apparently a lot more meals served than were paid for, of the order of 10-15. I guess a better solution would be to provide a meal ticket for each meal purchased. No ticket, no meal. In this case, I can understand the decision to include the meals, I can only hope those consuming the excess meals did so under the honest impression that it was included, rather than ripping off everyone else

Loupy31 (Peter) · #15 11-09-2009, 02:22 PM

I agree, A meal ticket should be the way to go. that would have been much better than making the meals part of a package, a few of us were hoping to go into town for a counter meal or even some pizza.
Last year the main meal cost $23 per head per night, I think we all would agree for what we got given that $23 was quite steep.

Peter

leon · #16 11-09-2009, 04:59 PM

Hey peter I have to agree it is a little steep and really dose not give anyone any flexibility.

Now If I bring my caravan and use the campsite, I usually bring most of my own tucker, so it would be rather foolish of me to pay their prices and eat in house.

$51.00 per night is just over the top for a camp site in the country.

Leon

Robert9 (Robert) · #17 11-09-2009, 07:06 PM

Hey Guys,

If I read the blurb correctly, there is a self-catering package: "Self Catering Package (no meals but includes the Continuous tea & coffee): $32 per person ($16 per person per night)"

leon · #18 15-09-2009, 07:09 PM

Robert, Thanks for that, I will have a better look, maybe i was a bit hasty in my reply.

Leon

Paddy (Patrick) · #19 01-10-2009, 12:16 PM

So who's booked in for VicSouth? I'm in for Friday and Saturday. Hoping to meet some fellow IISers there.

tnott · #20 25-10-2009, 10:26 PM

I'm going for the whole weekend with the 22 incher - need to book though!