DSC 20 - 22 Feb 2015

[MarkS]

I'm in two minds.  It seems ages since I last went camping and saw everyone.  But there's no likelihood of clear sky Friday night and Saturday seems iffy. The ground here in Kent is pretty saturated again and there's more rain on the way Thursday and all during Friday.

Mark

[Carole]

Personally I think it's going to be a lot of effort for very little reward plus coping with loads of mud. 

I think we should forget this DSC and stay in the warm. 

Carole

[Fay]

I know I cant go, but we can choose another suitable time, does not have to be official, as long as a few can go and there is no moon, even if there is a moon, we can go to relax, socialise and have a good chat and a laugh

[MarkS]

Reluctantly I agree.  Many folk couldn't make it and now the conditions are not looking good.  Shame, I was really looking forward to this one.

Mark

[Carole]

OK, official DSC is cancelled for this weekend.  I'll E mail Rick to adjust the home page.

Yes we could do an unofficial one if the conditions are suitable.

It's a shame, but the right decision.

I'll PM Julian to make sure he knows as he was the only definite who hasn't yet responded.

Carole

[Rick]

OK, official DSC is cancelled for this weekend.  I'll E mail Rick to adjust the home page.

No need. I already saw this and adjusted the event appropriately.

[Carole]

I have E mailed Pete the owner, and asked him what our chances would be for the March DSC with regards to other bookings.  I personally can't come to the next DSC as I shall be on holiday, but will co-ordinate it up until the time I go away on 12th March.

Carole

[julian]

I was looking forward to using my new microwave.
May be next time or Kelling 2019

[Mike]

It is a shame but the weather looks more suitable for sailing than astronomy.

[MarkS]

I was looking forward to using my new microwave.

All the modern conveniences!

[Fay]

I am sure it will work the same in the van as it does at home!!   

[julian]

I am sure it will work the same in the van as it does at home

No it doesn't, as I can't get the van in the kitchen.
The microwave is fixed to the wall of the van.

[Fay]

well what you cook in it will taste the same   

[MarkS]

It's 9:30 on Saturday morning and it's snowing heavily outside down here in Kent. 
That would have made for an interesting DSC!

Mark

[Carole]

Yikes - lucky escape. 

Actually when I went to the Isle of Wight a couple of years ago in March, it snowed on the last night.  Luckily I had seen the weather forecast and had put my kit away, but quite a few dobs and full regalia were covered in snow.  I didn't fancy what would have happened to my camping obsy had it been covered in snow so I put it all away.  Driving across the island to the Ferry was interesting and slightly worrying though. 

Carole