Spsp 14

iceman (Mike) · #1 08-02-2006, 06:31 AM

So who's registered for this so far?

I've just applied for leave, to take the Friday (31st March) and Monday (3rd April) off work.. I'll be at SPSP for the friday and saturday nights. I haven't registered yet but will do in the next week or two.. it's only 6-7 weeks away now!

It's crept up very quickly!

So who else is going? I think it'd be great if we camped together or something, shared camping/cooking facilities, etc.

iceman (Mike) · #2 08-02-2006, 06:35 AM

Also anyone entering the astrophotography competition?

I've got a few planetary images i'll enter but the competition will be tough this year i'm sure.

h0ughy (David) · #3 08-02-2006, 07:16 AM

I'm going, haven't booked yet maybe do that this week!

xstream (John) · #4 08-02-2006, 11:34 AM

Anna and I are going and have booked.

We will be there from Thursday till Monday.

PhotonCollector (Paul) · #5 13-02-2006, 11:30 AM

Geeday Iceman,

I'm reasonably sure I will be going - camping in a (IIS) group sounds good - sharing facilities where possible sounds good. I probably won't book until a few weeks prior to the event.

Paul Mayo

h0ughy (David) · #6 13-02-2006, 11:34 AM

Paul we must talk scott into it!

PhotonCollector (Paul) · #7 13-02-2006, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0ughy

Paul we must talk scott into it!

H0ughy,

He's coming... He just doesn't know it yet.... :-)

BTW when you are coming over to my place to check out my observatory ?

Paul

Orion · #8 13-02-2006, 01:26 PM

I would love to go but at this stage I don't know if I can yet.

Rodstar (Rod) · #9 13-02-2006, 07:15 PM

I've advised work that I will be away on the Friday....so I'll be there Friday pm, through to Sunday morning. It will be great to catch up with everyone (esp. looking forward to seeing Xstream and Anna!)

wavelandscott (Scott) · #10 13-02-2006, 07:32 PM

I am going to try and go for Friday and Saturday nights...

I'll have my two sons and maybe my wife...

I'm signing up this week sometime...

It'll be good to see everyone!

Rodstar (Rod) · #11 13-02-2006, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavelandscott

I'll have my two sons and maybe my wife...

Yeah, but most importantly, will you have your 16 Nagler?

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #12 13-02-2006, 08:14 PM

I will most likely be an absentee, would love to be there but you can't be everywhere and expect to stay married.

I will be away from the Monday to the Friday before SPSP observing. Adding a weekend at Ilford on the end could result in Rod providing legal advice in repect to pending divorce proceedings. It would also add about 400km onto the trip home.

CS-John B

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #13 13-02-2006, 08:38 PM

unfortunately I am going to have to miss out this year.
shame really but cant be helped

wavelandscott (Scott) · #14 13-02-2006, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodstar

Yeah, but most importantly, will you have your 16 Nagler?

Yes...I plan to have it too...

Rodstar (Rod) · #15 13-02-2006, 09:31 PM

Ed, John and Narayan, it is a shame you probably won't be there.....but maybe next year?

Hopefully this year an IIS'er will win one of the lucky door prizes! (My other son needs a scope too, now).

Rodstar (Rod) · #16 13-02-2006, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavelandscott

Yes...I plan to have it too...

When I am not using it?

33South (Chris) · #17 13-02-2006, 10:07 PM

I plan to be there, wont be certain for a week or so.

Group camping sounds a good idea to me, being a SPSP novice any guideline would be gud.
Im ok on the camping side, but you might like to avoid me -amongs many other camping (mis) adventures with wife(ex), 2kids(left home married), 2dogs(deceased)

Camping at Hill End during one school holiday - left early after 2 days of snow.
Camping at Caves Beach trapped by bush fires visit 2 days longer than planned.
Camping near Mudgee son bit by a horse - hospital visit needed
Camping on shore of lake Jindabyne - spent a weekend chasing tents around due to gale force winds.
etc etc

anna · #18 14-02-2006, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodstar

I've advised work that I will be away on the Friday....so I'll be there Friday pm, through to Sunday morning. It will be great to catch up with everyone (esp. looking forward to seeing Xstream and Anna!)

We look forward to seeing you again too Rod.
It will be nice to see a familiar face amongst the crowd.

RB (Andrew) · #19 14-02-2006, 12:26 PM

I'm not able to attend.

Hopefully next year.

Rodstar (Rod) · #20 14-02-2006, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket Boy

I'm not able to attend.

That is a great shame. I guess I should save the Henscke Cab Sav until next year, then?