Mersing Trip 23th Sep. 2006 Registration (Clouded out...)

Post by **Airconvent** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 12:29 am

jiahao
You may want to check with Remus privately as to how he organised the past trips. Usually they book a chalet which is a short distance from the obs site.
cheers

rlow · Post by **rlow** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 12:33 am

We have ever taken a 5" SCT, 7" Newt, 8" Portaball, 10" teleport etc with 9 people on the minivan before, so a 10" truss-type should be ok. Ian's 10" solid tube would be difficult, unless you don't mind it being on your lap....

jiahao1986 · Post by **jiahao1986** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 12:36 am

Is it really necessary to book the chalet? Is it simply a place for shelter and sleep? Did you book such a chalet in your past trips?

rlow · Post by **rlow** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 12:45 am

Is it really necessary to book the chalet? Is it simply a place for shelter and sleep? Did you book such a chalet in your past trips?

Usually if you stay 2 nights or more, then it is worthwhile to book a hotel or chalet.

jiahao1986 · Post by **jiahao1986** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 12:47 am

No need for our trip la~~~

Post by **Airconvent** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 1:08 am

jiahao1986 wrote:No need for our trip la~~~

The chalet is for if you stay more than 1 night, so have a place to hibernate in the day. I have not lived there before but I understand the facilities are rudimentary which is why some prefer booking a hotel in Mersing town instead.

rlow · Post by **rlow** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 1:13 am

The chalet is for if you stay more than 1 night, so have a place to hibernate in the day. I have not lived there before but I understand the facilities are rudimentary which is why some prefer booking a hotel in Mersing town instead.

That is correct and true!

Ok, since we already have 9 or 10 people on the list, we will proceed to confirm the minivan today!

rlow · Post by **rlow** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 1:58 pm

Ok guys, the minivan has been booked and confirmed this morning!

1. Anna
2. Arjun
3. Tan Kuan Khoon
4. Jia Hao (ETX-125)
5. Richard (C5+)
6. Ian
7. Clement (C8 & Big Easy)
8. Elton (Teleport 10)
9. Arief (10" Truss-Newt)
10. (one vacancy left!)

Date: 23 Sep 06 (this Saturday)
Time: 2 pm sharp
Venue: Kranji MRT taxi stand

We seek all participants' understanding that that since this is a confirmed trip, if you wish to withdraw from this point onwards, then you either have to find a person to substitute or else paid your portion of the transport cost.

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:49 pm

richard,

elton and myself will need two seats each.

rlow · Post by **rlow** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:28 pm

Sure Arief, no problem, you can pay for two seats, and I can take the back luggage compartment for free!