2024 Scotland's Spring Galloway Premier Star Camp.

[Lucas M]

I'll still be there... packing the car up now as due to a last minute work trip my route will be Blackpool -> Glasgow -> Stockholm -> Glasgow -> Drumroamin camp site!

I'm almost glad the weather looks bad on the first night so at least I can get some sleep 🤣

[John O]

My van’s electrics have been sorted so I’ll be there on Tuesday. Fingers crossed for some clear skies!

[mapstar]

2 hours ago, John O said:

My van’s electrics have been sorted so I’ll be there on Tuesday. Fingers crossed for some clear skies!

Nice one John. What was it in the end? 

On another note just found this 

Worlds best star gazing spot

[JeremyS]

1 hour ago, mapstar said:

Nice one John. What was it in the end? 

On another note just found this 

Worlds best star gazing spot

It’s a strange source they cite for coming up with the best spots: “Stress Free Car Rental” website 🤔

[mapstar]

1 hour ago, JeremyS said:

It’s a strange source they cite for coming up with the best spots: “Stress Free Car Rental” website 🤔

🤣

[John O]

Both the 40 amp fuses had blown in the B to B charger so the lithium wasn't getting a charge from the engine when it was running. They took it all apart, tested everything, replaced the fuses and it all worked fine! No definitive answer really. Might have been water getting into the plug connection at Novembers star camp or maybe a power surge? It’s been alright for a few days so fingers crossed. Nervous about plugging it in!

See you on Tuesday afternoon.

John
 

 

[Grimly]

Van packed ready to go just waiting to see what the weather is doing in the morning, if not there tomorrow I will be on Wednesday

[mapstar]

Just setting off. See you all about 1pm 😉

[Uplooker]

Safe journey

[LandyJon]

Setting off now too, see you 3 ish

[Lucas M]

Well on my way, should arrive around 13:30

[mapstar]

Me and Lucas just arrived. First ones here but dry at least  

[Physopto]

2 hours ago, mapstar said:

Me and Lucas just arrived. First ones here but dry at least  

Ye Gods!

You nicked my spot 🤣

[mapstar]

3 minutes ago, Physopto said:

Ye Gods!

You nicked my spot 🤣

No that's John. All here (except Ian) with John o on the hard standing.

Apart from Ian 

[Physopto]

27 minutes ago, mapstar said:

No that's John. All here (except Ian) with John o on the hard standing.

Apart from Ian 

Surchrage of 10% for that spot 😂

 

Just lost my post on this topic.

So start Again.

 

Can you keep a record of your feelings about the weather this camp.

I need real data by and of people on the ground, as I am not able to do that from here.

New Moon next February will be on the 28th.

So right on the month end which may have a positive outcome for next year, as opposed to 9th this year.

If we went for March it would be the 29th and loose some considerable dark time.

Any hoo,

Hope you all have a good time and at least see a star or two.

I will try to get across Sunday Morning. Damian knows why.

Clear Skies and all that stuff.

 

[LandyJon]

12 minutes ago, Physopto said:

Surchrage of 10% for that spot 😂

Is that an angry surcharge ! 🤣

Thought I'd try out the water top-up bits I got from Dads van, see how it works.

I'm away Sunday, hopefully see you before I set off.

Hope you're on the mend and got some good pain killers.

[Physopto]

41 minutes ago, LandyJon said:

Is that an angry surcharge ! 🤣

Thought I'd try out the water top-up bits I got from Dads van, see how it works.

I'm away Sunday, hopefully see you before I set off.

Hope you're on the mend and got some good pain killers.

off tbe best as not possible wih all the different meds I'm on. Will not be there before 12 maybe , 1300 Sunday at best.

[Uplooker]

2 hours ago, mapstar said:

No that's John. All here (except Ian) with John o on the hard standing.

Apart from Ian 

I’m not late - yet 😮Last meal in a warm house 😬

[mapstar]

Total cloud cover so the warm room it is for a wee swalley 

😉

[Physopto]

Enjoy 😊

Wish I was there. 🤕

[Uplooker]

Gone cloudy and quite a bit warmer here

[Uplooker]

On 30/01/2024 at 13:45, Physopto said:

Bad news for me.

I came down the stairs this morning carrying a weight and something in my left knee went.

So at present can hardly walk let alone carry any thing.

I am almost certain that I will not be at the Star camp.

 

On a seperate note:

I was also informed that Uplooker may not be there either as he has had some bad news

Who am I going to borrow batteries, spatulas, dog ground pegs, rope, Ducktape etc. from? Very inconsiderate. What about Annette? What is she supposed to do now?

[Physopto]

21 minutes ago, Uplooker said:

Who am I going to borrow batteries, spatulas, dog ground pegs, rope, Ducktape etc. from? Very inconsiderate. What about Annette? What is she supposed to do now?

I am confused because the answer is very obvious.🤔 Look after me you numpty, what else. 🤣.

Ah!   brecky in bed.

Peel me a grape...... 🛌🛌🛌🛌

[Physopto]

Yer yer, fat chance 😱

[mapstar]

A quiet start to camp this morning. Settled but cloudy weather over night