Deep sky camp

[Rocket Pooch]

Hi,

I just wondered who else is going on Friday and what time are you getting there?

Also is anyone interested in helping me setup a 3m square cover, I have one and it might come in handy if it rains a bit (not a positive thought I know), but I will need help setting it up and taking it down as well.

Bye

[Greg]

Yes, we are going to try to be there for Friday.

[Greg]

I have had a word with Penny at the field and she knows that we are all coming. Same arrangements as before (perhaps just the weather might be different!!)

[Rocket Pooch]

Ok, what time will you get there?  I don't like being johnny no mates

[malcolm]

I hope to get there mid to late afternoon.
Pleased to help.

[Mike]

Chris,

I plan on getting there by 1400 to set up the tent (and hopefully scope - weather permitting) before it gets dark.

[Greg]

OK. So we are the ones spoiling it for everyone else with the torches on while we set up. Sorry you guys. We'll try and keep it to a minimum.

[Mike]

The weather forecast so far looks good. They are predicting clear skys friday and saturday nights. However, they are also predicting 16mph winds and the temperature at night will be -1°C so bring plenty of blankets.

[Rocket Pooch]

Well if you feel like being optomistic the BBC thin it's going to be calm and 0c.

Does anyone want me to bring the 3m squared shelter thing?  If not then I'll leave it at home.

[Mike]

The 5 day forecast on Multimap reckons Friday night will be down to -4°C !!!

Your best bet is to plan for every kind of weather - this is England after all. Remember Michael Fish saying it would be a nice day just before the hurricane !?!

[ This Message was edited by: Mike on 2004-02-17 13:16 ]

[Rocket Pooch]

So it does.  I think I'll go with the BBC forecast it sounds better and will not encourage me to find a hotel.

And, yes I will be taking some warm clothing, after 31 years of night fishing in the winter I know how to stay warm.

Actually, do they have sheep there?

[Ian]

Chris,

31 years of winter night fishing. You're looking good for your age

winter is about 50% of a year (generous)
night is about 50% of the day (less generous in winter)

This means you are the grand old age of 124 years old. Do you do it every night then?

[Rocket Pooch]

"do it every night" don't be so personal

No, now you know exactly what I mean.

Mumble mumble.......

[Mike]

By the way, if there is someone lurking out there who would like to go but doesn't have a tent - I have a 4 man dome tent that we wont be using. if anyone wants to borrow it for the DSC weekend let me know and i'll bring it along.

Mike

[malcolm]

Chris, The 3m shelter is a good idea, (I was going to bring a fishing brolly.) If the winds do reach 16mph however, i won't bother bringing my kite, the shelter will do!