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2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Back home tomorrow so I will be posting new Star Camp dates for 2025 within the next week. Had a few computer stability problems over in Port patrick area. Just need to confer with Lesley about the proposed dates. -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
I hate processing. Like the rest, 😃 -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Very nice Jon. So Stu is doing it all for you then................... 😂 Only teasing -
2024 Scotland's Autumn Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
me, me too 🙂 -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Hi everyone. I was going to write this on my laptop but due to forgetting the power supply.... So. on the phone I am afraid (takes ages). I wish to thank everyone who managed to attend the Spring 2024 Drumroamin Scottish Star Camp. I gather everyone had a good time and those first time attendees gave the thumbs up. I managed to get there on Saturday for a brief visit and see some of those left at the end. Everyone I talked to was happy and new attendees also said they wished to return in the Autumn 👍. Great news! So finally I wish to once again thank our hosts, Lesley and Ralph for their continued support. See you all in the Autumn. 🙂 -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Glad you enjoyed Our Scottish Star Camp. It was a pleasure meeting you this afternoon. I am glad you are wanting to return in the Autumn. Please make sure you book early to avoid disapointment. -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
So happy for you all. Jon, I will see you in the Autumn, have a safe trip home. Nice picture as well. -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Got up into the area by 1435 hrs this afternoon my friends health is slowly improving. So happy about that. Whilst returning to our caravan we could see Orion quite clearly. So I hope those staying on tonight get some good viewing in. If Damian and Ian maybe Jon are there tomorrow. I will pop down to see you all. -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Galloway Hills looking nice. Glad you are all OK. Throwing it down here. -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Well at least you got something Lucas. I am glad it has not been a total waste. I am sorry I could not get to meet up with you. I will try to be at the Camp on Sunday if you are still around about 1200-1300 hrs. If not then hope to see you in the Autumn. All the best. -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Hi Folks some news on future Star Camp dates. Today, I had a chat with Ian and Damian at the Spring Star Camp as I am unable to be there. I enquired as to how things have gone so far at this camp. I was advised that although there had been some clear skies, there was some high cloud obscuring the stars. This is unfortunate to say the least as there apears to be little chance of better weather over the next few days. 😒 😟 Global warming or whatever is causing the bad weather recently, (last few years), is playing havoc with our hobby 🤕 It's way too "early days" to realy say if we are on to a better time of the year to have the Spring Star Camp in February as opposed to March. So I am attempting to find the best compromise over these two months! Lesley the camp site owner, opens up to the public at the end of our camps at his time of year. We cannot go past the end of March. Therefore, I have looked at the Spring New Moon times for the next and subsequent years. Next year, the Spring New Moons fall either on the 28th February or the 29th March. The 29th March is far too late in the Spring to be of any use as Drumroamin is : (1) getting ready to open to the public as mentioned, (2) the dark nights are becoming very short. So I will place the Next Spring Star Camp on and around the 28th February 2025. The next year after this in 2026 the New Moon will be the 17th February or 19th March. Again March that year will be a bit too late and we will lose the dark skies. ----------------------------- In 2027 I am looking at March as the February New Moon is too near the month beginning, but the March New Moon will be just about right on the 8th. ----------------------------- So I will post full details and the dates plus information ASAP within the next two weeks for both the : ** Spring and the Autumn Star Camps of 2025 ** Best I can do at present folks ! -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Hope tonight is a good clear one. You will need more robust guy ropes and pegging for the next 2 days. The lads will help you. -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Looking good for tonight at present. -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Yer yer, fat chance 😱 -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
I am confused because the answer is very obvious.🤔 Look after me you numpty, what else. 🤣. Ah! brecky in bed. Peel me a grape...... 🛌🛌🛌🛌 -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Enjoy 😊 Wish I was there. 🤕 -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
off tbe best as not possible wih all the different meds I'm on. Will not be there before 12 maybe , 1300 Sunday at best. -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Surchrage of 10% for that spot 😂 Just lost my post on this topic. So start Again. Can you keep a record of your feelings about the weather this camp. I need real data by and of people on the ground, as I am not able to do that from here. New Moon next February will be on the 28th. So right on the month end which may have a positive outcome for next year, as opposed to 9th this year. If we went for March it would be the 29th and loose some considerable dark time. Any hoo, Hope you all have a good time and at least see a star or two. I will try to get across Sunday Morning. Damian knows why. Clear Skies and all that stuff. -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Ye Gods! You nicked my spot 🤣 -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Glad you will be able to make it Ian. That is a bit of good news at last. 😃 -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
This is starting to be a disaster this year ! Sorry you will not be there Jim. I still will need to see how the weather pans out as it is the first February meeting for some years. It will be a shame for first time attendees to miss out on meeting our regular members. Struggling at present still as leg not getting any better. But I still have some hope to meet up with those there if at all possible around the 10th/11th. Good luck all. -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Hi Peter, Yup sods law. Thanks for your post. Funny I was thinking about you only a few days ago. Glad you are on the mend anyway. I was looking forwards to the Star Camp, but not to be this time either. Last one my computer locked up because of a program malfunction. Something to be said for a pair of bins! No lecky 🤔 -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Thanks Jon and Damian. I am gutted to miss the camp. I spent quite some time sorting out the problrm with the computer that stopped me at the last camp. It was failed update to a program I have used for years. Took a call to the computer seller to find out a way to get it to boot. Not the normal method as it is a special one for signage displays. So a bit of wasted effort almost. Still glad it was in the end a simple fix once I sussed the program that was causing it. I will miss all you guys and the banter. ( errrr, OK whisky). I will try to get over before the camp ends. As for enthusiastic tent help, should I send an action plan for you to follow Damian.. 😂 Maybe in a glass fronted box with a wee hammer, signed " Break in an Emergency" 😁 -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Bad news for me. I came down the stairs this morning carrying a weight and something in my left knee went. So at present can hardly walk let alone carry any thing. I am almost certain that I will not be at the Star camp. But If I do manage to get there, it will be with no gear at all and towards the end. I know from previous experience that walking on a field in this state will be near impossible. Sorry folks. On a seperate note: I was also informed that Uplooker may not be there either as he has had some bad news. I must appologise to any new attendees as I would have liked to meet them personaly to welcome them to the Star Camp. I am sure that you, ( Damian and Jim ), can and will make them welcome without my intervention 😊. I spoke to Lesley this afternoon to let her know the state of things. On a more personal note, a friend of mine has had a heart attack and I will need to see him. So walk or not I will be across that way towards the end of the Star Camp come Hell or High Water ! I will try to see you all then if at all possible. Wishing you all Clear Skies. -
2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.
Physopto replied to Physopto's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Amazing realy. Might be expected to have been the other way around realy! Scope in van and the Damo in utility tent, knowing the work sweat and tears that were put in to ' Hubbles Twin '🤣