IAS 2024 - 14th September - Anyone going?

[Alan White]

I note that the IAS is happening for 1 day this year on the 14th September, new venue*, but not far from old one.
Notable change is the 1 day rather than 2 and its FREE to get in as are the talks.

Link here:  https://www.ukastroshow.com/
 

* The Sports Connexion, Leamington Road, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 3FL


So who's attending from the GGL crowd?

[Alan White]

Good to see that @FLO will be at the show, as per the sponsor announcements section 👍

[FLO]

19 hours ago, Alan White said:

Good to see that @FLO will be at the show, as per the sponsor announcements section 👍

Thank-you 🙂 

A list of vendors: 

[Saganite]

Hi Al,

I am now intending to call in on the way back from the Lake District.

[Saganite]

And maybe....I can collect my latest order placed with FLO........

[PeterC65]

I'm going. It will be my first astronomy show. Already bought some kit to collect at the show (mustn't buy anything more!).

 

[Elp]

It'd take significant discounts to tempt.

[heliumstar]

I too am wondering about discounts. Have quite a 'wishlist' at the moment.

[RobertI]

 

 

Edited September 9 by RobertI

[Elp]

I guess the ultimate question is, do I need any more stuff?!?

[Alan White]

15 minutes ago, Elp said:

I guess the ultimate question is, do I need any more stuff?!?

No, but of course answer n your head will be YES of course I do!

[Elp]

1 minute ago, Alan White said:

No, but of course answer n your head will be YES of course I do!

I'm concerned. If I go, I might bring back a scope. A scope I can hardly get to use.

Edited September 9 by Elp

[Alan White]

When it’s clear for days on end, if you don't buy it the lament will differ.
But do not let me encourage anyone to buy.

[Mr Spock]

I'm going just to have a 'look' 

[Elp]

16 minutes ago, Alan White said:

if you don't buy it the lament will differ.

But that's the thing, I really really don't need anything else, every base is pretty much covered. But temptation and carrots are a swine.

[Ratlet]

1 minute ago, Elp said:

But that's the thing, I really really don't need anything else, every base is pretty much covered. But temptation and carrots are a swine.

That's my fear of these things.  At least with online I can get a bit of control by saying I'll leave it a couple of weeks.  It's bad enough with the for sale section on here.

[solarboy]

I'm going just 10 minutes drive from my house. 

[RobertI]

2 hours ago, Elp said:

But that's the thing, I really really don't need anything else, every base is pretty much covered.

You are clearly not bored enough. 😉

[Elp]

36 minutes ago, RobertI said:

You are clearly not bored enough. 😉

If it's cloudy out, I may be bored enough to attend.

[2manytrees]

We are attending, have never been to an astro show before. Will have to keep hands in pockets. Just curious to see what it's like, really. Gotta get up early, though, don't know what the parking will be like there.

[Space Hopper]

(Free Parking)

I'll be there, with an astro buddy.

[Alan White]

Perhaps folks can meet in passing at the @FLO stand somehow?
A Red Carnation and Yesterdays Times Crossword on show perhaps 😉

 

[JeremyS]

2 hours ago, Alan White said:

Perhaps folks can meet in passing at the @FLO stand somehow?
A Red Carnation and Yesterdays Times Crossword on show perhaps 😉

 

Perhaps a small Tak in one’s lapel?

[Mr Spock]

Wear your SGL t-shirt 

[Elp]

I'm sure everyone's got masses of FLO stickers lying around.