Uplooker

Spoke to him yesterday evening, he is not going to be able to make it. Said he couldn’t remember whether he actually booked or not🙄. Told him to phone Leslie ASAP, to confirm he wouldn’t be attending. Will remind him again as I am playing golf with him on Sunday😂

Think Kenny may need to confirm his booking😮

5 minutes ago, bomberbaz said:

Hope you guys enjoy. Decided to give it a miss and instead hired a caravan for end of march down on the Galloway south coast. Worked out far cheaper than hiring a campervan.

Couldn’t bear to tent it 😮

Excellent news Derek, glad to hear all is going to plan. I really can’t believe how quickly it has come around. Better start getting stuff together.

Do you know if there are many pitches left?

Thanks again for the update.

On 23/01/2022 at 22:29, mapstar said:

Happy new year Jim. Hope you and Dawn had a good one. Looking forward to next month 😉

Will we get to see the new mobile accommodation? If so, does that mean we will be have steaks cooked on the built in flame grill?

Aye, Happy New Year everyone. Looking forward to it already😀

Given your issues it still came out well

@Jiggy 67Have you learnt from past experiences 😮

Good to see some progress on this Steve. Unfortunately I am unable to make Monday.

40 minutes ago, James111 said:

Now that I have a minute to myself. Galloway star camp. Wow had a fantastic time.cant wait till next autumn lol. Was great meeting new people again and seeing the people I met last year. Damien.  Ian . Kelvin.  Derek.  From sgl. And a special ty to damien for the wee session with his 20" dobsonian enjoyed ever minute.  Cant wait to see u all again autumn 22.

Hi Jim,

Glad you enjoyed the event, I would expect nothing less. It was good to meet you and Denise again. Hope your head and liver survived - or should that be Denise’s 🙃

Do consider a different scope rather than a reducer for your current one.

I think you said you would not be able to make the Spring meet, so look forward to seeing you at the Autumn ‘22 event👍

4 hours ago, Jiggy 67 said:

Doesn’t keep the spiders out though! 😀

All tent dwellers at the Autumn GSP were farming spiders for the duration of their stay, other than Dai, who fumigated his tent. Don’t think it helped 🙄

I would certainly consider joining you, if free.

Booked 😇

Back home now, with the car unpacked - phew!

Yet again an excellent Galloway Star Party. Really good to meet with new and old attendees.

It was tinged with a hint of sadness that Mike was not in attendance.

Thanks again to Leslie, Ralph and Derek for making it possible.

3 hours ago, mapstar said:

To all those travelling up make sure you've a face covering handy 😉 

Did you forget and get a shock when you went into Tesco😂😂

10 minutes ago, Yawning Angel said:

Now there's a tricky question...

😮

Well done on first light. It looks good for the limited data you grabbed. The stars look to be in reasonable shape. Onwards and upwards👍

10 hours ago, bomberbaz said:

Hello all. I am stopping at Galloway astronomy centre, about 12 miles from you from 4-7 November, this has been booked for a longggggggg time.

So if you don't mind I shall endeavour to pop up and have a brew and a chat with you one afternoon all being well. Would be nice to meet some more of you face to face.

I have already met estwing and I think uplooker (Ian) didn't we once meet at dunsop bridge?

Yes, we have met a few times with PADAS Astro and elsewhere at different astro events.

You say you are staying at the Galloway Astronomy Center, apologies if I have it wrong, but I thought it burnt down some months ago. Can’t remember if it was on this thread or another.

10 hours ago, Mr Flibble said:

Its getting close now.

Two days left in work then pack the car on saturday ready for the journey sunday 😀

Batteries are charged and I'm trying decide which vital piece of equipment to leave behind..........

Sods law my brake calipers/pads on my car have chosen this moment to start sticking giving a lovely ear splitting metallic ringing noise. Just right for the 7 hour drive urgghhhhh!!

I'm hoping a garage in wigtown can sort them out before the return journey.

Wishing everyone a safe journey and fingers crossed for clear skies 🌌

When are you staying until Dai? I will not arrive until We’d afternoon. I am sure last time you didn’t make it and the time before, you left before I arrived🙄

Better get my skates on - haven’t made Damian’s, and my, evening meals yet 😇

Rightho!!

Pete, bring what you like. Even if it is terrible somebody will be able to help you out.

it’s that bloke Derren you need to watch out for - he’s brung some truly awful whisk(e)y

You will not go short of supplies. Plenty of shops and supermarkets within 10 - 15 mins.

look forward to meeting you👍

Just about to start gathering stuff and supplies. So looking forward to it.✨

Looking forward to GSP😀😀. Looking forward to seeing everyone again👍

On 08/09/2021 at 06:30, Ricky Graham said:

Ive just joined and seen this? Glad i did! Im assuming locals can attend without staying? 😀

Hi Ricky, are you from Portpatrick or Port Logan?

Lovely capture. Well done, plenty of detail and the star shapes look really good👍