IAS 2019 - Who is attending and when?

[Alan White]

So ticket purchase is open for the IAS.
Who is going and when?

I am attending on the Saturday and going to the Paul Monet and Patrick Gilliland talks.
If you see me say hello.
 

Edited October 5, 2019 by Alan White

[David Levi]

I'm going on Saturday as well with a ticket to see Carolin Crawford.

[John]

I'll be going but I'm not sure of which day yet.

 

[fwm891]

Going probably both days (with a flexible friend on a tight leash!)

[Alan White]

1 hour ago, fwm891 said:

Going probably both days (with a flexible friend on a tight leash!)

Sorry Francis, I am confused.......
what is such a thing as a 'tight leash' when it comes to your 'flexible friend'? 🤣

[fwm891]

2 hours ago, Alan White said:

Sorry Francis, I am confused.......
what is such a thing as a 'tight leash' when it comes to your 'flexible friend'? 🤣

Well it means I'm to be kept under control at all times, don't look through anything, don't pick anything up with a price tag, don't talk to sales men(and ladies). I'm allowed coffee and a cake though...

[Alan White]

38 minutes ago, fwm891 said:

I'm allowed coffee and a cake though...

That's all good then, just make sure it does not come with a 'Free' mount, scope, filter set or whatever! 

[fwm891]

1 hour ago, Alan White said:

That's all good then, just make sure it does not come with a 'Free' mount, scope, filter set or whatever! 

Wouldn't dream of it  😉

[Jkulin]

I'm going with a couple of mates, but not worked out which day yet.

[Ouroboros]

I'm less keen to go this year because it's in November. Previous years it's been earlier in the year as I recall.  Easier travelling. 

[chaxastro]

On 18/09/2019 at 15:34, Alan White said:

So ticket purchase is open for the IAS.
Who is going and when?
 

Went to last years on the Friday, think I'll be going this year too, but Saturday this time.  Not going for the lectures, purely window shopping!

Have just bought myself a new mount, so won't be tempted!

Chaxastro

'Humour is reason gone Mad!'  Groucho Marx

[Alan White]

26 minutes ago, chaxastro said:

Have just bought myself a new mount, so won't be tempted!

🤣 I have heard that line before, just before something new and shiney tempts the wallet!

[Paz]

I hope to be there on the Saturday. Last year I didn't intend to buy anything and luckily I came away with my wallet intact. This year I've got a few things I'm interested in and anything could happen!

[chaxastro]

On 26/09/2019 at 18:55, Alan White said:

🤣 I have heard that line before, just before something new and shiney tempts the wallet!

Yep! Guilty as charged...lmao!! Been there, have the 'T' shirt...

Chaxastro

'Humour is reason gone Mad!'  Groucho Marx

 

[michaelmorris]

I'm probably going, probably on the Saturday. - (decisive aren't I?!)

[Space Hopper]

I'll be there Friday.

Maybe, i can get a fellow astro nutter to travel down with me, but usually i'm 'billy no mates' at these things.

[michaelmorris]

42 minutes ago, michaelmorris said:

I'm probably going, probably on the Saturday. - (decisive aren't I?!)

Okay, your post has prompted me to look at the website.  I've now booked for general entry + the talks by Patrick Gilliland and by Prof Hilary Downes.  

[michaelmorris]

37 minutes ago, Tubby Bear said:

Maybe, i can get a fellow astro nutter to travel down with me, but usually i'm 'billy no mates' at these things.

I know the feeling. 

[Neill]

Some of the team from Go Stargazing will be exhibiting at IAS2019... Please do come and see us -- we'll be in the Oak Suite room!

[upahill]

Oooh might pop up on the Friday, missed last years as it clashed.

 

[bob-c]

Booked in for Saturday and the Patrick Gilliland talk..

[djpaul]

If  I go it will be Saturday...... it will be my first .... 

[DaveS]

I think I might go on the Saturday, but even leaving at 8 o/c (And getting away on time always proves impossible for me. *something* always delays) I won't make Patrick's lecture given the 3 1/2 hour journey (Realistically 4 hours with breaks), so may just go for general entry.

[mikeDnight]

It's only a possible maybe for me at this stage on the Saturday.I won't be going to any talks though! 

[Danjc]

Booked tickets a while ago and also the Patrick Gilliland talk on the Saturday. 
First time at IAS, how does it compare to PAS ?

Edited October 9, 2019 by Danjc