South Wales Star Party October 2014

[Freff]

Mike, just allocated that to mickD, only #26 (grass) and #2 (HS) last of the reserved.

[lennylovit]

no 8 is booked Mike

[Freff]

If Steve (swamp thing) want to move to pitch 26 it's available. Pitch 31 is not good for a telescope, if I remember correctly it's under trees and in a dip.

[lennylovit]

Helen

             I think we will need a Bigger Cake !!!

2 spots left then a full house in the oaks

lets try and fill them

Lenny

[L8-Nite]

no 8 is booked Mike

That makes 17 at the moment Lenny.

Hmmm, maybe I better sign up early on the list for Mrs.L's Bread Pudding.    

[Freff]

Mike are you taking your gazebo. I'm trying to organise a BBQ for the Saturday. Nothing as grand as the SGL hog roast, just a few sausages, burgers salad etc.

I have a large'ish gas hot plate I'm bringing anyway. If anyone else has another barbie they could bring it would make a big difference.

Any other ideas would be helpful.

[Daniel-K]

Leave swamp thing on 31 the clouds will stay over that side of the site

[lennylovit]

any one got a gas bottle or small steel drum that I can cut up and make a bbq  ( wheel about gas fire size) ??

ok any thing than can be made into a bbq

or a large bbq ??

Lenny

[L8-Nite]

Hi Tony,  

Yes, I planned on bringing it. The gazibo / marquee measures 10' x 20'. 

[swamp thing]

Yeah if the pitch I've got blows for a scope its kinda daft me being on it, put me down as moved. 

[Daniel-K]

Ive got a big marquee as well if its needed

[L8-Nite]

Hmmm,  we'll have two, and possibly more Moderators at the star party ? 

Folks,  it looks like the South Wales Group star party has just hit the Big Time !!!  

Look out Glastonbury. 

[Daniel-K]

All we need now is a BBQ & a cow

[estwing]

What's the ave temp at that time of year there??

[Daniel-K]

About -20°

[garethmob]

Imagine SGL and reduce the temp by another 10/15 degrees and that's about right lol. Is it me or is this going to become the next big star party

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk please ignore any spelling typo thingys

[L8-Nite]

The magic words....... " Hot Water Bottle "  

Tuck one inside your coat and be toasty.  

[Freff]

What's the ave temp at that time of year there??

It's not that bad, look at the photos from last year we were in tee shirts most of the time.

You'll know when it gets cold, the SAS will pop in for tea and biscuits as they stroll past.   

[Freff]

Yeah if the pitch I've got blows for a scope its kinda daft me being on it, put me down as moved. 

James (astroJoe) was on 31 during the summer I think.  He'll confirm I'm sure. 

[swamp thing]

Put me down for moved to 26 then. 

cheers

[Daniel-K]

Isnt md on 26??

[AstroJOE]

James (astroJoe) was on 31 during the summer I think. He'll confirm I'm sure.

That's right Tony I camped on 31 a couple of months back. Nice spot and convenient for the facilities but as you say, somewhat restricted views to the south and west due to the trees. The patch of grass in front on the other side of the road would probably be okay though.

James

[estwing]

i'll just put my snowboard gear on....-35 in Canada and was loving it!!

[Freff]

Here you go chaps, some light reading before the event. For those who are not familiar with Pencelli Castle I have typed a copy of their information sheet.

You will of course get a hard copy with the site map on upon arrival. I think Dave will also be putting together some other info. 

The Pencelli Castle is a very quite site, so please pay particular attention to the noise rules.

Pencelli Castle Information.pdf

[Freff]

Isnt md on 26??

No, it's just the way Lenny has named the map.