jamie56

1 hour ago, Demon Barber said:

Hi Jim,  i would love to say yes,but in reality no, it takes me so long to do anything,but i`m starting to load up the car,for the record i`m not bringing much in rhe way of gear, just hoping for some clear skies,

Safe journey and i`ll catch up with you and Dawn at thec weekend

Mike

So then Mike only half a car full this time hmmm😉

14 minutes ago, Jiggy 67 said:

Don’t want to tempt fate but......

So don't 😂😂

You all ready to go Mike, took everything to bits and packed away my kit and now clear skies here coudnt write it.

Testing a derren self contained oxygen mask, man its awful 🤯

Ready for star camp

Sounds like  a gordie trick,😅😅😅😅😅

Hi I got a nice little ZWO  mini guide scope from first light optics comes with a base, mounted it onto my dove tail works a treat.

On 28/09/2020 at 16:53, Physopto said:

I have carried thousands of tons of  Bentonite over the years. Bet you paid through the nose as well. 🤣

Derek

I've mixed tons of the stuff to pump down the drill hole to deal the walls horrid stuff 

Wisely said that man, but a still think your just chickening out of making all them pies. Does this mean the two pie eating gurus, will have to eat double next year. 😆😆

13 hours ago, Physopto said:

Was it you who convinced Lesley to install the latest distance listening device on the field  then?

Is that one of them cosmic listening devices , sure I seen them on FLO, 

Hi Derek I can see how you were a lecturer!😂😂😂😂 all kidding aside very well empathised and totally to the point, as Ian and yourself say any form of SP is better than none, we all have to take care of not only ourselves but each other, looking forward to seeing the old faces and the new.

P'S I've ordered an ear horn for you so you can hear us all😲😲😲😲😲

Quite partial to a wee real ale any idea it's abv, not that it matters I am sure it will do down a treat, looking forward to a wee tipple 😉

Hi Derek, Yea skies were cristal clear, no gear down though, was gonna pop round to see Kenny last night but never cos of this covid thing, seen him this morning before we split,  it's very strange on the site trying to keep distance and all, still hopefully restrictions eased a bit more by Oct,  spoke with Mike today but kept loosing signal gonna call him mid week, speak soon .

Hi Derek, just spoke to Kenny, he is going to pm you later, 

2 hours ago, Uplooker said:

Was that you Coming from Newtonstewart, that I pulled out in front of😂. Had to stop off at the gin distillery “Hills & Harbour” to get more anaesthetic for Liz😂😂

Yep  sure was thought you were heading to  camp but turned into craft booze thingy, no sign of Kenny both statics in darkness, enjoy your break Ian hope to see you all soon.

Hi Mike, how you doing buddy,  you got that obsy built yet?  All this lovely clear skies we've been having, it's cloudy here but last time we came down the sky was just amazing, looking forward to catching up with you all soon, take it easy will call you next week.

Hi guys Not seen him is  he in one of the statics? I'll Check with lesley in the morning but she never mentitled anything when we got here, no whisky Derek that's too keep the cold out 😨😨😨

Hi Derek,

At lesleys just now, all booked up thought we had when we were down last time sounds as if it's filling quick again, see you all Oct 

P's Ian saw you at the Newton Stewart roundabout today, I guess your heading across the water,safetrip.

At lesleys for the weekend site is in lovely condition, and pitches well spaced out, fully booked nice to see , hope fully all gshouldbe perfect for star camp, stay safe all hope to see you all soon. 

P's Damian looks as if you had a brill time up here, views of the cullins are stunning.

On 30/07/2020 at 23:12, Physopto said:

Oh. Blast🧐 need my glasses 😃

Away to look at a caravan tomorrow.  Getting to be missing the freedom, just to go when we feel like it!

Derek

yep cant beat it, hope its what your both looking for, i'll keep you right on the heating system🥶

1 hour ago, mapstar said:

Managed to book a place near Kilmarnock so will be nice to explore the top end of galloway and ayrshire area. Must've tried booking half a dozen places before we got something. 

ohhhh no not Kilmarnock, only joking enjoy your break Damian, hope your doing ok.

On 29/07/2020 at 07:41, Physopto said:

Same here, it has been a long difficult year so far. Hopefully your ankle will be completely  healed  by the start of the Star Camp and you are fighting fit. In the meantime I just hope Dawn is doing her wifely duties, bringing you your whisky and a slipper.......🥃🥃🥃🌌🔭🤣

Derek

hi Derek wrong james, you been on the amber stuff again, hehe but ye my ankle is getting there and Dawny is ok too, cheers m8

On 19/07/2020 at 17:56, Uplooker said:

Hi Jamie, that’s a bad job! Hope you are holding up alright. Was there drink taken or were you just an eejit? 

Hi Ian just an eejit

hi Derek, camp site is open now,we were meant to be there this week  but due to unforeseen  circumstances I fell and broke my ankle on the way down and ended up in stranrear a&e, went down to let Lesley know we would have to cancel holiday and the site looks nice. hopefully all will be well for astro camp. hope you guys are all well.

21 hours ago, Physopto said:

Ok Folks,

Here is the latest update on the:

 

2020 Autumn Drumroamin Premier Scottish Star Camp.

 

 

I have just had a telephone conversation with Lesley Shell the site owner.

 

The situation at present and I stress, present, is that approximately 18 of the camp site pitches have been taken.

 

Lesley thinks that if The Scottish Government allows her to open the site up to visitors, that she will have to allow a fairly large spacing between caravans and tents of around one empty pitch.

 

This will reduce the available pitches to around 25 in total.

 

At present there are about 7 pitches left to book.

 

Bookings are  strictly on a first come first get basis!

 

 

 

Having said this, please feel free to ring Lesley up and book pitches that may become available,

if an Covid19 restrictions are even further lifted,

or if someone drops out!

 

(Please if you cannot attend for any reason let Lesley know ASAP. The pitch then becomes open to the next in line.)

 

I know that there are some weather watchers out there and cancel pitches at short notice, this affects us all.

 

If it keeps happening our special arrangement with the site owner may be cancelled.

Lesley very kindly keeps these Star Camp weeks completely free from normal none astronomy visitors for our benefit!

i.e. dark site rules for us to enjoy the skies and less chance of the possible nefarious activities by some of the general public.

Lesley cannot keep losing money each time the weather changes for the worse.

 

And, don't forget even in poor weather we usually have a great Star Camp with plenty of good and pleasant company. ( Whisky/ey)

 

 

 

It must be remembered that we are still 5 months away from the start of the Star Camp.

A lot can change during this period!

 

 

So I am proceeding on the hopeful assumption that we will have:-

The Scottish Star Camp under pristine skies and of course a Pie and Peas Night !

Small print:-

(Subject of course to the "Dual Purpose Dobsonian Pie Measuring Device," being available!)

🤣

 

So in conclusion if you want to be sure of a place when the Star Camp does get the go ahead,

BOOK EARLY, BOOK NOW!

 

Be safe, Be well,

Derek

I need my scope out for the small print