Kielder Autumn 2009

[Tinkerbell]

Lo Bill

From memory the supply is rated at 16 amp, we run kettles and heaters at the same time so there should be no problem, I would think!

Cheers

[Beyond_Vision]

3.84KW would be the maximum usable from the supply. Some Kettles are upto 3KW and most heaters would be between 1 to 3KW so using both together could trip the MCB

[Tinkerbell]

There You go, cheers Kev

[ZOG]

Thanks Kev, I'll probably see you at the Obs before then, soon as we get a combined weekend and clear sky.

[Tinkerbell]

Lo Bill

The Team are at the Obs tonight and tomorrow for the Persids.

[ZOG]

Can't make it on a work night Kev, and my cloud bursting bino's haven't arrived from Hong kong yet

[Dixie]

Quick update.

Over 60 pitches have now been reserved for Kielder and we'll aim to cater for up to 75. So please book soon if you you'd like to join us. Hard standing and electrics have gone. About 130 people so far signed up. Widescreen Centre, Rother Valley, Ian King, Astrosource are amongst the vendors on the main day - 17 October. New 33kms red route and trials area will be open by then for the bikers amongst you. Unfortunately the ospreys which have nested in Kielder for the first time in over 200 years raising three young will have winged their way to Africa come October. So we'll have to make do with buzzards, red squirrels and wild goats.

Clear skies.

Richard

[PhillyDee]

Sounds good! Did they sort the drainage and electrics out this year . . . . ?

[Astroscot2]

Looking forward to it as always Richard, the usual crowd from the RAS will be there, Cant wait to try out this new red route.

Mark

[ZOG]

Whats the midge situation like up there in October ? Insect repellant needed or not ?

(I'm a wimp and I hate insect bites)

[PhillyDee]

Nope, too cold for the little buggers

Take some anyway though. I did last year and never saw one!

[Dixie]

I'll be up at the campsite next week so I'll report back what's been done re improvements. I know the community has been given a longer lease than the rolling year one they have had up to now which means - so I'm told - there's a greater chance of getting funding to do the place up a bit.

Richard.

[Dixie]

Midge wise bring a bit of repellant but by mid October there won't be many around. Can't recall bumping into many last year.

[AndyH]

Any non electrical(serfs quarters) pitches left?

Reason for asking is, I won't know if me 'n' Allison can get the time off, 'til near the end of the week.

Bit of a chad that,

Andy.

[ukgun]

put me + 1 down for this one, I notice there is no hook ups left, can anyone whos been before tell me if there is any chance of running an extension to someone who has a hook up, if not it wont be the end of the world

[davew]

Hi Nick,

I was talking to Richard Darn yesterday and he says there are a few pitches left in the cheap seats. No worries. If you want to email him try - Starcamp ( at ) richarddarn.demon.co.uk

Dave.

[davew]

Hi ukgun,

Try the same email address. I don't think Richard takes bookings off the forum.

Re the extension lead. If you are on the non powered field then no it's not really feasible. The other thing you must realise is that those who do book a hookup are often imaging and won't want to risk someone else tripping the power. The hookups are safe enough but don't stand over supplying too well.

Dave.

[PhillyDee]

The hookup would have to be very increibly long, as its in a different field across the river. So no, I very much doubt it!

[Jamie]

For them that don't know there are 2 new pods in the non hook up side that will be up for rent.........

[Dixie]

Sorry for going awol - there's no way of sharing hook ups - as previous folk have said, we are in different fields. We have about 63 pitches booked out and we will call time at 75. Only non-hook ups are left. Batteries can be recharged in the warm room, open 24/7. Bookings via the website as per www.richarddarn.demon.co.uk/starcamp/page3.html

Cheers,

Richard

[davew]

For those hoping some money will be spent on bringing the camp site up to date, we now have a web page to look at ! Welcome To Kielder Campsite

Small increments.

Dave.

[PhillyDee]

Id be happy if they added about 2 ft of soil to the hookup field

[AndyH]

Cheque's in the post.

See everyone there. Looking forward to it, as always.

Cheers,

Andy.

[Dixie]

Thanks for everyone's support - the 7th Kielder Forest Star Camp is now full.

If you want to go on the reserve list in case of cancellations please drop me a line. Speakers and vendors now listed on the starcamp website at Kielder Forest Star Camp

I'll post events at the observatory shortly - a great chance to see this fantastic facility.

All those registered will get our usual email re local facilities etc in a couple of weeks time.

If you are staying off site or just a day visitor remember that the Main Day (17 October) is free of charge. Seats for the talks operate on a first come basis.

Update on the campsite - all the electric hook-ups appear to have been renewed.

Thanks again,

Richard

[Starflyer]

Any chance of petitioning the Anglers to put the Kashmiri Lamb Shank back on the menu, maybe as a special for the SP?