Deep Sky Camp - 9th to 12th Nov

[Mike]

We have a deep sky camp due this weekend. Who is going?

I have an email from Jackie at Rother Valley to say that the field is a no-go area due to it being completely sodden after the rain. So if we did go it would need to be Blacklands unless someone has an alternate location?

[The Thing]

I won't be coming to this one, alternative plans have been laid by my other half AND her sister. Warth of the Ivors missus kind would result from any dissension.

[JonH]

Well I was planning to go, has Blacklands got hook ups? Also where is it?

[Mike]

Jon...

http://www.blacklandsfarm.co.uk/

Yes it has hook-ups.

Mike

[JonH]

Looks good to me, i'm up for it weather permitting.
Forecasts so far don't look good at all, but we all know how they can change on an hourly basis......

[Fay]

i am doubtful i will be going, but keeping an open mind

[Ivor]

I have a night pass for Saturday night.

[MarkS]

I'm not surprised Rother Valley is off limits - my own garden (which is usually a good indicator) is a bit squelchy in places.

I'll be watching the weather before making a final decision on Blacklands.

Mark

[Mike]

Blacklands appears to be OK. I have the following reply from Leon....

"Hi Mike, the top field is essentially always ok, as it is very well drained. This time of year, any area of the field you prefer will be fine. It is unlikely anyone will be at the reception, but you should find some envelopes there to put your fees in and post through the reception door..
Best
Leon"

[JonH]

I take it that means no real need to book?...

[Mike]

No not at Blacklands. So just turn up. To pay you put money in an envelope at the reception hut and pop it in the letter box. We usually camp near the toilet blocks over towards the corner by the tractor. There are hook-ups there. The lights on the toilet block can be disabled by putting some dark tape over the PIRs.

[JonH]

Would that be the field that doesn't have the pond along the side?

[Carole]

I'm awaiting the weather forecast.

Carole

[The Thing]

Would that be the field that doesn't have the pond along the side?

Yes. Isn't Google Maps wonderful:)

[JonH]

I'd be lost without the technology of today! Literally!!