Gallloway Gathering Spring 2019

[Demon Barber]

Hello All, i`m pleased to announce the 2019 Spring Galloway Gathering,to be held at the award winning campsite that has been our home for nine years,http://www.drumroamin.co.uk/index.htm

The Dates of which are  Wednesday 27th February 2019------- Monday 4th March 2019

The campsite is run by Lesley and Ralph Shell,who go over and above to make the Galloway star parties the Premier Star Camps  north of the border.

As usual all bookings and reservations to go direct to Lesley at the campsite,any queries can be emailed to me at SGL.

You can if you fancy a longer stay come at the weekend before, there is usually a few astronomers in attendance.

This year is our tenth anniversary,and i will try and post dates and details at the weekend coming for the Autumn Galloway Star Camp.

Looking forward to meeting newcomers and seasoned veterans,clear skies are on order

Regards

Mike

Any errors are all my own. 

[Uplooker]

Excellent news Mike, good thing I have already booked for those dates

[Demon Barber]

Ian yer like a whippet out of a trap 

Mike

[Uplooker]

Did you say pies? Oh, skies, should read more carefully.

[Demon Barber]

Mmmmmmmmmmmm PIES

Mike

[estwing]

i'm in......do I bring Pies as a welcoming gift?

 

[Uplooker]

5 minutes ago, estwing said:

i'm in......do I bring Pies as a welcoming gift?

 

No, just whiskey. We don't tolerate vodka.

Excellent news Calvin, look forward to seeing you then.

[mapstar]

I'm in, will check the dates and will be booking asap for a week around the new dlb. 

Probably be booking Friday 1st to the following Friday.

Edited November 15, 2018 by mapstar

[mapstar]

12 hours ago, Demon Barber said:

Ian yer like a whippet out of a trap 

Mike

Stalker 

[estwing]

No vodka?...that's it I'm out....

[westmarch]

Hi,

Thanks Mike for posting.  I’m afraid I got there late to the last one but still recall the crystal clear skies on the Saturday night. I hope to see you all there. Booked in.

John

Edited November 15, 2018 by westmarch

[Uplooker]

Hi John,

Will you have purchased a filter by then?

There will others at the spring meet who may allow you to try their H beta & OIII filters for comparison with my UHC.

[Demon Barber]

2 hours ago, westmarch said:

Hi,

Thanks Mike for posting.  I’m afraid I got there late to the last one but still recall the crystal clear skies on the Saturday night. I hope to see you all there. Booked in.

John

Hi John, no worries,any arrival late or otherwise is always welcome, the skies did co-operate and i know you were impressed with the views,i`m glad you enjoyed yourself and  looki forward to catching up with you.

Regards

Mike

[westmarch]

Hi Ian,

following your advice, I have dropped hints and links about UHC filters as an ideal Xmas pressie, to wife and offspring!  I’m half expecting a filter coffee maker!

John

[jamie56]

All ready booked up Mike, hopefully clear skies and I can give that new mak a decent run out

[Uplooker]

Have not been on SGL for a couple of weeks and was surprised there has not been any guff posted on this thread, considering it’s only a couple of weeks until this gathering. Having stalked Mapstar I can see he has not even booked yet - am sure he will manage to squeeze in.

Looking forward to meeting regulars and newbies alike.

Just need to sort scope out and decide which medicine to bring

[Physopto]

On 14/11/2018 at 21:31, Demon Barber said:

Mmmmmmmmmmmm PIES

Mike

Aye, yer need a few pies! Yers far too skinny now

[Physopto]

4 hours ago, Uplooker said:

 

Just need to sort scope out and decide which medicine to bring

Irish Blarney Medicine (Bushmills)

[mapstar]

4 hours ago, Uplooker said:

Having stalked Mapstar I can see he has not even booked yet - am sure he will manage to squeeze in.

Looking forward to meeting regulars and newbies alike.

I'm going to try to get it booked tomorrow or Monday. Looking at the 1st through to the 8th with the new moon being the 6th.

I'll post when I'm booked and same as Ian be good to catch up with everyone and do some star gazing this year!!! 

Edited February 9, 2019 by mapstar

[wookie1965]

Well I will not be there waiting have an op so no use booking then getting a date, plus had MRI on my knee doc thought I had torn ligaments had a letter this morning he wants to see me discuss results not looking to good.

[mapstar]

Finally got my booking in 1st to the 8th . 

[kippford]

On 14/11/2018 at 22:19, Uplooker said:

No, just whiskey. We don't tolerate vodka.

Excellent news Calvin, look forward to seeing you then.

We don't tolerate whiskey up here either. Only whisky allowed.

[westmarch]

Hoping to get there late on Thursday if I can get the van defrosted.  

Last time, I only arrived in time for the cracking Saturday dark sky event and missed the refreshments.  I understand the whisky stuff but what’s this about pies? Are we supposed to bring home baking?

John

[Physopto]

On 11/02/2019 at 21:11, westmarch said:

Hoping to get there late on Thursday if I can get the van defrosted.  

Last time, I only arrived in time for the cracking Saturday dark sky event and missed the refreshments.  I understand the whisky stuff but what’s this about pies? Are we supposed to bring home baking?

John

Pies, you wil need to talk to Mike (Mrs Beeton) about them.

[AndyKeogh]

Booked today for 3rd to 10th so will be able to catch up with those staying for the Sunday night.

 

Andy & Sandra