I will be there on the Saturday - so feel free to catch up (I'll be under the clock wearing a yellow rose). Seriously though if you are there and would like to say hi to me or anyone else here is a place you can arrange.
Paddy
Paddy
IAS 14-15 Oct - Anyone going?
I will certainly be there Paddy would be happy to meet up and chat over a coffee 
Julian
Julian
I will certainly be there Paddy would be happy to meet up and chat over a coffeeJulian
Sounds good - will mail nearer the time to arrange.
Paddy
I am planning to go on Saturday 15th, all things being equal. It's a long drive from south Devon (!) but would hope to get there 10am-ish for coffee & a chat.
Barry
Barry
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Hi Barry
I am staying at a nearby hotel would be happy to meet up for a coffee we can arrange a meeting time later
I am staying at a nearby hotel would be happy to meet up for a coffee we can arrange a meeting time later
Hi Barry
I am staying at a nearby hotel would be happy to meet up for a coffee we can arrange a meeting time later
Shall we meet up at 11am in the cafe area then - anyone there who wants to say Hi can come and join us.
I'm hoping to go on the Saturday. I just have a couple of things to rearrange work-wise. I have never been to any sort of Astronomy Show before. So - excuse my ignorance - but, if anyone has a moment, perhaps they could let me know what to expect. Do folks generally sign up for the talks, or do they go primarily for the "shopping" experience?
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Paddy Gilliland:Hi BarryI am staying at a nearby hotel would be happy to meet up for a coffee we can arrange a meeting time later
Shall we meet up at 11am in the cafe area then - anyone there who wants to say Hi can come and join us.
Sounds like a good plan - see you there
Steve Milne:
I'm hoping to go on the Saturday. I just have a couple of things to rearrange work-wise. I have never been to any sort of Astronomy Show before. So - excuse my ignorance - but, if anyone has a moment, perhaps they could let me know what to expect. Do folks generally sign up for the talks, or do they go primarily for the "shopping" experience?
They are good especially if you are interested in buying anything plus if there are lectures you are interested in you have that as well. Also it can be good to meet fellow astro friends.
Hi All - I can not get to show at planned time - will be there around by 1pm latest. If you fancy a catch up i will head to the cafe area around that time. If you fancy a chat let me know so i know to look out for you or we can establish a way of at least recognising each other. Cheers all - Paddy
Thanks for the update Paddy. My wife and I are planning to go to the show and will be there from early morn. I am easy to recognize. I look identical to my avatar.
Steve
Steve
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Steve Milne:
Thanks for the update Paddy. My wife and I are planning to go to the show and will be there from early morn. I am easy to recognize. I look identical to my avatar.Steve
Ha, ha!, LOL!
I'll be the bewildered one not sure which way to turn!
Excellent and the fact your wife will be with you will be a dead give away!
I will be in the cafe for a bit from 1 so hope to see some of you then.
Paddy
I will be in the cafe for a bit from 1 so hope to see some of you then.
Paddy
Ah scrub all that will be there at 11 as originally planned - other requirment been delayed a week now
Paddy
Paddy
I shall be there on Friday.
Looking forward to IAS now I am definitely there both days - see you there
Julian
Julian
Likewise will in cafe around 11 am.
Paddy
Paddy
Never been before, Paddy but should be there on Sarurday. Two questions. Is there only one cafe? What do you look like?
I think so to the left on way into the trading hall. How about i keep it simple and i will put a bit of A4 paper on the table with Paddy written on it - avoid any confusion that way 
Paddy Gilliland:
I think so to the left on way into the trading hall. How about i keep it simple and i will put a bit of A4 paper on the table with Paddy written on it - avoid any confusion that way 8)
Don't like it Paddy - too obvious. We could adapt the exchange used in 'From Russia With Love' ....
A: 'Can I borrow a (match) Skywatcher ED80?'
B: 'I use a (lighter) Williams Optics Star 71'
A: 'That's better still'
B: 'Until they go wrong'
A: 'Exactly'
I always fluff my lines so a non-starter.
Better option than my first thought of wearing something recognisable - apparently the mankini is in the wash!
Paddy
Better option than my first thought of wearing something recognisable - apparently the mankini is in the wash!
Paddy
I (very much) look forward to seeing you there.