Galloway Spring Star Party

[Demon Barber]

We are pleased to anounce the 2014 Spring Galloway starparty to be run from Thursday 20th February 2014 until Monday 24th February 2014 (4 nights).

The event location is as usual Lesley and Ralph Shell`s superb campsite:  http://www.drumroamin.co.uk/

Please book direct with  campsite.

Costs are held at £14/electric hookup per night and £12/ non-electric.

For those of you who have not attended a Galloway s/p see this link from last months Autumn event

 it gives great insight to the skies in Galloway.

I am posting this on behalf of Steve Foy who hopes to be able to attend the event but has at  the moment a very busy schedule,

Extra nights are available if you fancy a longer stay.

This event runs nicely in to the Kielder Spring Party which starts on February 25th,so why not make a round trip and take in both events.

It has been said before but the journey is well worth effort...

Any questions please p/m me Mike Chastney and i will try to help.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Regards

Mike 

[OutThereSomewhere]

Hi Mike & Steve!

I'm definitely coming to this one - and following on to Kielder!

I was miffed not to have made it to the Autumn bash, particularly having seen Astronomer69's inspiring video.

Bring it on!

[Albireo380]

Must try to get to this.  Am already away for two astro weekends that month, so Anne may not accept a third.

Tom

[stev74]

Great news, I'll be there if I can Mike...

The Autumn skies really were stunning, nice to see Kieran's You Tube video again, it's a great reminder of the weekend!! 

[kenny k]

Hi all,i'll be hoping to make at least 3 nights:)

Hope you can make it steve.

Clear skies everyone

Kenny

[Demon Barber]

Hello All,just an update,bookings still available for the duration,and a bit of good news,if  Robbie Ince  can make it to the Starparty work commitments  allowing,there will be a presentation in the warm room one pm Saturday.

Regards

Mike

[Albireo380]

Unfortunately i wont make this one (Grrr!).  I already have two astro weekends next month and a third is pushing it.  I will be along to the autumn one though.  I hope you all have a great weekend though guys.

Clear skies

Tom

[Dixie]

Hope to join you for a few days before Kielder.

Cheers

Richard 

[Demon Barber]

Tom,will catch up later in the year, Richard see you when you arrive

Mike.

[Astronomer69]

Hoping to make it to this one hope the weather is kind as it's gonna be chilling stopping in the tent in feb.

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[Demon Barber]

Bring a fan heater! Oh and pj`s and whiskey,looking forward to catching up with you,

Regards

Mike

[Astronomer69]

The heaters defo on the cards. Yeah it will be great to catch up.

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[ASTROSTUART]

i see Robbie Ince has parted company with the SDSO

[Demon Barber]

Hi Stuart,with a bit of luck Rob will be giving us a talk on the Saturday,if you are coming over, i am sure you will enjoy it.

Sdso`s loss is our good fortune. 

Regards

Mike

[Adrian Condon]

Hi,

Unfortunately I will not be able to make this extreme event.

I hope the weather will have improved by next week.

The alternative to a tent is a boat!!

Trust the nights are clear to give those great views, definitely the best I have seen.

Good Luck

Cheers

Adrian

[Demon Barber]

Hi Adrian,sorry you won`t be there we  will probably be in  need of a bailer or harbour master,talked to Lesley last night they have had it wet but at least it`s getting colder and hopefully by next week it will have  improved.

I will keep you up to date on the state of play.

Look after yourself and i will see you soon.

Regards

Mike

[maxheadroom]

Ok I'm super tempted to come to this. I have two questions.

Do people come on their own because I have no buddies that are into astronomy except 'on line' buddies lol

my second question is what if it rains for four days?

Max

[Demon Barber]

Hi Max,well worth the trip for the skies alone. As for the weather,when it`s wet it`s wet and can be very windy,very good facilities on site,including a comfortable lounge,great showers.

You will find a friendly crowd at GSParties,so the prospect of turning up alone is mitigated somewhat.

I will be onsite from Wednesday and will post weather \site  condition asap.

If it  then rains for 4 days then the whiskey tasting classes will be well attended!  .

OH and did i mention the skies.

Any info required just ask.

Regards

Mike

[maxheadroom]

Did you mention whiskey??

Pending unforeseen commitments that the wife has made I think I'm in.

Will check dates today and book a pitch if it's clear :-D

[Adrian Condon]

Hi Max,

Dark skies are guaranteed, you cannot see your hand in front of your face on a rainy night.

With clear skies, it is brilliant, great viewing, Jupiter is hard to see through the billions of stars.

Great views of the Milky Way.

I travel 800 miles return trip to see the stars.

Oh, whiskey tasting is a specialised art practiced to great effect.

The attendees are mainly from Scotland and North of England and are a great bunch. If you find it difficult to make friends, they will rectify that!

We also do shared meals etc.

Unfortunately, I cannot attend this time , but Mike is an excellent host.

Enjoy yourself.

Cheers

Adrian

[maxheadroom]

Thanks Adrian, I've got clearance frm 're indoors so ill book a pitch I recon for two nights at least.

Thanks for the reply I'm looking forward to the run. I'm almost an adopted Scotsman anyway

[Adrian Condon]

Hi Folks,

Mike arrived at the campsite at 16:45 today.

He has had lamb livers etc for tea.

He is now in the process of setting a better broadband signal at the site.

The weather there at the moment is not brilliant....

He is looking forward to the rest of you arriving.

Trust clear skies will arrive as well.

Cheers

Adrian

[Astronomer69]

Hope you all have a great time as not able to make it hope the weather holds out for you's. Will see you all in November.

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[Demon Barber]

Thanks for letting us know ,AS69,

Morning all, a lovely bright morning greeted me this morning,a fresh breeze blowing,and oddly mild,pitchs have been wet but are now drying nicely.

Safe journey for anyone travelling today,loads of roadworks on A75,and the camera vans are active.

Forecast iffy but what do we care,or the weathermen know?

Regards

Mike

[stev74]

Thanks for the update Mike.

Me and Daniel will see you tomorrow, looking forward to it whatever the weather - in any case I've got a nice bottle of single malt if it is cloudy!! 

Safe Joruney everyone. 

Cheers

Steve