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Old 22-December-2007, 04:31 AM
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Talking AAS - Austin Meetup Tuesday Jan 8, 8pm

Hi Everyone,

Astronomy Cast and the Bad Astronomer his bad self are planning to have meetup for all you wonderful fans and friends out there who will be at the AAS meeting or who feel like driving to Austin.

The place isn't set in stone, but we're thinking may the Iron Cactus downtown (the bar and grill within walking of the convention center - Anyone in Austin willing to do some footwork? Checking out if the Iron Cactus has a room and making reservations or similar?)

Time is Tuesday at 8pm.

We'd love to get some general sense of how many people are interested. If you are thinking of going, can you please pipe up?

Cheers,
Pamela

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Old 22-December-2007, 07:52 AM
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Wow, right in my hometown...
What are the odds?

I can do footwork easy- Ive been to the Iron Cactus several times...

Also isn't CrossCountry an Austinite? As well as Kaptain K (Elgin, but close )
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Old 22-December-2007, 01:53 PM
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I'm an hour south of Austin - near New Braunfels. I'll go! Neverfly - I'm going to have to get some really good directions.
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Old 22-December-2007, 02:33 PM
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Hi Neverfly, Thanks! There is also a little bit of discussion over on my blog about this. If you could coordinate something for us, it would make us amazingly happy! Our on real concern is that the under 21 among us (specifically Astro Cast's producer, Rebecca) can get in, and that we have room for this to bloat. If you want to pm me your email or phone number, we can chat offline.

And it sounds like there will be folks willing to help!
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Old 22-December-2007, 05:08 PM
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I'm an hour south of Austin - near New Braunfels. I'll go! Neverfly - I'm going to have to get some really good directions.
That's No problem- I service a nine county area- including yours
There is another among us from San Antonio I believe...

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Hi Neverfly, Thanks! There is also a little bit of discussion over on my blog about this. If you could coordinate something for us, it would make us amazingly happy! Our on real concern is that the under 21 among us (specifically Astro Cast's producer, Rebecca) can get in, and that we have room for this to bloat. If you want to pm me your email or phone number, we can chat offline.

And it sounds like there will be folks willing to help!
Unless the manager has changed at Iron Cactus- I've done work for them- I'll check on that. Makes things simpler... and just PM the results to you.
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Old 23-December-2007, 03:06 AM
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Count me in! I've notified the San Antonio Astronomy Assoc. and expect others will come, too.
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I'll be there, at least Monday-Wednesday evenings that week if the gathering fits on one of those.
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Old 27-December-2007, 12:51 PM
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Wish I could go, sadly I'm a bit too far away in England. But have fun guys
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Old 27-December-2007, 01:35 PM
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Tuesday the 8th? Hmmm. Possible in my case. Is this still a go?
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Count me in! I've notified the San Antonio Astronomy Assoc. and expect others will come, too.

Count me in. I look forward to meeting you and everyone else that can make it.


Austin is a great place to have a meeting!
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Old 28-December-2007, 03:50 AM
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any objections to someone bringing a camera?
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My face tends to break those things...
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Old 28-December-2007, 04:13 AM
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I have a special filter for such eventualities.
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any objections to someone bringing a camera?
I'm too far for a visit too, but I hope you document the whole event and post lots of pictures for us fans from afar.
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You're an astrophotographer , for sure you'll bring your camera .

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Hi Everyone,

Astronomy Cast and the Bad Astronomer his bad self are planning to have meetup for all you wonderful fans and friends out there who will be at the AAS meeting or who feel like driving to Austin.

The place isn't set in stone, but we're thinking may the Iron Cactus downtown (the bar and grill within walking of the convention center - Anyone in Austin willing to do some footwork? Checking out if the Iron Cactus has a room and making reservations or similar?)

Time is Tuesday at 8pm.

We'd love to get some general sense of how many people are interested. If you are thinking of going, can you please pipe up?

Cheers,
Pamela
Hey Pamela, Would really love to be there in Austin on the night, but the tyranny of distance may well prevent that from happening.....SO from myself, and other devoted Astronomy Cast listeners here in Australia, all the best and have a drink for us whilst your at it!
Look forward to hearing the outcome on one of the ensuing episodes of A/Cast..........Love your work!.....keep it up!...1701 Dale...Canberra Australia.
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Old 31-December-2007, 12:11 AM
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Hey, this is Steve, I posted on your blog regarding my attendance. I live in Austin, but Neverfly sounds like (s)he has the footwork nailed down.

Neverfly, let me know if you need an extra pair of hands/feet.
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Old 31-December-2007, 02:25 PM
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I'll be back on the 3rd; it looks like and can help out too.
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Old 01-January-2008, 08:32 PM
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Hi Everyone,

It's on. It's the Iron Cauctus.

Here's some footwork that would be awesome for someone to do:
- Balloons with little "Astronomy Cast" signs attached or something cooler so that people can find us in the bar.
- Getting there early to claim space
- Making the weather warm and clear so we can use the roof deck

If you want to get your own Astronomy Cast T-Shirt, you can get them on Zazzle here: http://www.zazzle.com/pd/find?qs=starstryder (fully customizable clothing with our logo designed for white or black apparel).

Thanks!
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Hey, this is Steve, I posted on your blog regarding my attendance. I live in Austin, but Neverfly sounds like (s)he has the footwork nailed down.

Neverfly, let me know if you need an extra pair of hands/feet.
Nope, I was late to the game, I think, and PamelaGay seems to have handled it all already-

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It's on. It's the Iron Cauctus.
But...
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Here's some footwork that would be awesome for someone to do:
- Balloons with little "Astronomy Cast" signs attached or something cooler so that people can find us in the bar.
- Getting there early to claim space
- Making the weather warm and clear so we can use the roof deck

If you want to get your own Astronomy Cast T-Shirt, you can get them on Zazzle here: http://www.zazzle.com/pd/find?qs=starstryder (fully customizable clothing with our logo designed for white or black apparel).

Thanks!
There's still stuff you can do
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