Astrofest 2011

Carole · Jan 12, 2011, 14:34:00

Is any-one going to this, it clashes with DSC?

I thought I might go on the Friday.

Carole

MarkS · Jan 12, 2011, 23:01:54

I'll go on Saturday if DSC is rained off.

julian · Jan 12, 2011, 23:21:19

I may go on saturday to astrofest and then go to DSC Saturday night

julian

MarkS · Jan 13, 2011, 06:19:40

Carole,

It is probably safer for your purse if you cannot go to Astrofest. Last year you unexpectedly ended up buying a complete observatory!

Mark

Carole · Jan 13, 2011, 08:23:44

QuoteIt is probably safer for your purse if you cannot go to Astrofest.

Yes I thought of that too!!

Fay · Feb 05, 2011, 20:05:44

Great day at Astrofest. Robert, Julian & friend, Lee & Greg there today. Robert & I had carrot cake & coffee & a good chat with Nik Szymanek. Saw Peter Shah & Gordon Haynes. Had a several chats with Gary of Pulsar Domes.

We were there for quite a while, Brian May, Brian Cox & Patrick were there, but we did not see them. Really crowded when the lectures turned out.

The feet were hurting on the last stretch.

Have you noticed my composure regarding purchases .................................

mickw · Feb 05, 2011, 20:24:41

What have you bought

Fay · Feb 05, 2011, 20:26:20

It was Nik's fault.................................you know what I have bought..........................................and Robert

mickw · Feb 05, 2011, 20:33:56

Better cancel March DSC as well then

Mac · Feb 05, 2011, 23:18:03

Hurah. Im free of the blame now, woop woop.

doug · Feb 06, 2011, 07:59:27

What woz it ........................... pleeeeeease tell.................... wot woz it ............

Doug.

The Thing · Feb 06, 2011, 08:06:05

Does that mean theres an Atik for sale? Or will it be used as a guider now you have joined the semi-pros. It'll be a dome next!

Fay · Feb 06, 2011, 09:16:21

I am in denial at the moment, don't want to think about it!!!!!!!! I will be sorting out a few little bits to sell though, to ease my conscience. it does not arrive for 3 weeks anyway

Mac · Feb 06, 2011, 09:32:01

QuoteI will be sorting out a few little bits to sell though, to ease my conscience. it does not arrive for 3 weeks anyway

Well it's not a dome then

mickw · Feb 06, 2011, 11:05:04

QuoteI will be sorting out a few little bits to sell though, to ease my conscience.

So you're moving house as well

mickw · Feb 06, 2011, 11:39:35

Slightly off topic, but just had a look at my escapades from the 2008 astrofest with the Burgess

Nearly 4 months for delivery then another month for replacement element

Fay · Feb 06, 2011, 12:04:55

Oh ok, I have ordered the QSI 583WS. All day I had not made a decision as it is very expensive, looked at the other camera's & really went there not knowing if I would order anything or nor.

It was only having a good chat to Nik, and his friends, that convinced me it would be a good purchase, as they all had one & were very pleased. Does not alter the fact that I am a bit spooked by how much I spent...I will get over it

mickw · Feb 06, 2011, 12:15:00

Will you speak to us now you have Nik for a friend and a camera just like he has

Fay · Feb 06, 2011, 12:39:38

Fay · Feb 06, 2011, 12:53:49

Mick, don't want you to think I am showing off, I have known Nik for quite a while....that sounds worse.

mickw · Feb 06, 2011, 13:54:09

Well it doesn't sound better

I thought would have gone for the wsg

MarkS · Feb 06, 2011, 13:54:26

Quote from: Fay
Oh ok, I have ordered the QSI 583WS.

Nice one!
If I were to buy one, it's definitely the one I would go for.

Mark

Fay · Feb 06, 2011, 15:21:45

WSG a step too far Mick!

Fay · Feb 06, 2011, 15:26:42

Watched a small video taken at Astrofest, on one of the forums, looked like our Paul was there, did not see him

Mac · Feb 06, 2011, 17:19:48

Nice purchase,

all you need now is an observatory and dark skies

Mac.

mickw · Feb 06, 2011, 17:32:33

Quoteall you need now is an observatory

And we can kiss clear skies goodbye forever

Rocket Pooch · Feb 06, 2011, 17:37:21

Well done Fay, cloud forever....

Mac · Feb 06, 2011, 18:10:39

QuoteAnd we can kiss clear skies goodbye forever

and you think the QSI is going to bring clear skies?

mickw · Feb 06, 2011, 18:20:51

OI, You're not off the hook yet...................

You broke the weather, Fay is just making sure it stays broken

Tony G · Feb 06, 2011, 18:26:06

Looks like the knitting will be coming out, anyone for a jumper with matching scarf for Christmas, as I'm now taking orders and by all the gear that has been purchased recently I'll be busy..........Pearl one, knit one...............

Well done Fay on your purchase.

Tony G

Rocket Pooch · Feb 06, 2011, 18:34:31

Carole · Feb 06, 2011, 18:48:20

QuoteWatched a small video taken at Astrofest, on one of the forums, looked like our Paul was there, did not see him

Paul was there on Friday, I was chatting to him from time to time as our paths crossed.

Carole

Fay · Feb 06, 2011, 18:50:15

I haven't got over it yet Tony..........I do laugh at that horse every time Mac get's it out

Fay · Feb 06, 2011, 18:54:09

I thought you would have gone to the show, Tony, to get an Equinox?

The Thing · Feb 06, 2011, 19:23:45

Quote from: Fay on Feb 06, 2011, 18:50:15
I haven't got over it yet Tony..........I do laugh at that horse every time Mac get's it out

Surely the horse cries 'every time Mac get's it out'?

(Punch line of old joke about donkey with a pot of gold in a pub).

mickw · Feb 06, 2011, 19:32:47

Quote(Punch line of old joke about donkey with a pot of gold in a pub)

You can't leave it like that - It's not allowed

Tony G · Feb 06, 2011, 23:00:39

Quote from: Fay on Feb 06, 2011, 18:54:09
I thought you would have gone to the show, Tony, to get an Equinox?

Flis thinks houses are more important. She is looking at houses, and I'm looking at South facing gardens.

Maybe soon there will be a new scope in a new garden.

Tony G

MarkS · Feb 07, 2011, 06:00:59

Quote from: Tony G on Feb 06, 2011, 23:00:39
Maybe soon there will be a new scope in a new garden.

Intriguing ...

Ian · Feb 07, 2011, 07:02:42

is it me, or has aperture fever been replaced with garden fever?

Tony G · Feb 07, 2011, 10:36:01

Ian,

Lets be practical now! You can physically see the garden, but you cannot see the heavens, well not for the last few months anyway, and now with new cameras, observatories and Chris's new scope, other than knitting, gardening seem the next best thing to do at present, and a new one seem a better option than the one I have at present.

Tony G

mickw · Feb 28, 2011, 08:38:49

Quote from: Fay on Feb 06, 2011, 09:16:21
I am in denial at the moment, don't want to think about it!!!!!!!! I will be sorting out a few little bits to sell though, to ease my conscience. it does not arrive for 3 weeks anyway

Fay, 3 weeks is up, haven you something to tell us

Fay · Feb 28, 2011, 15:09:35

Due this week, probably............ps must take the boots back , I bought today

mickw · Feb 28, 2011, 15:34:37

But what happens if the QSI arrives while you're taking the boots back - "Somebody" might refuse to accept it

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