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Things to do when camping
« on: June 28, 2011 »
As nuts as it sounds, it looks like we're having our first ever car camp with no other walking / activities planned. Usually we either hike to a camp or park, then hike/canoe or suchlike. So what the blummin flip are we going to do to pass the time? Assuming we get there early afternoon that's quite a time to fill in before cocoa and bed!

So what fun things does everyone suggest for around the campfire / campsite?

My initial thoughts:
* Making bannock
* Fishing from the coast down at Bloody Bridge
* Walk up the Bloody Bridge Trail for some playing in the pools
* Lie around on a sun lounger soaking up the sunshine (only joking - this is Northern Ireland! :P)
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Re: Things to do when camping
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2011 »
the donard race starts at 2pm so you could pop round to Newcastle and watch the frontsrunners come down at 2:55pm  :o 
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Re: Things to do when camping
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2011 »
Would you believe this crossed my mind as well.  Popped into Decathlon to see if they had any campsite based entertainment recently but they had surprisingly little in the way of novelty fun stuff.

The kite on top of Commedagh was pretty ace so I think it needs to be packed again for this weekend!   
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Re: Things to do when camping
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2011 »
Will do. I'm open to any gaming suggestions. Wonder could we make an Xbox work  :P

Quote from: suspectmonkey on June 28, 2011
Would you believe this crossed my mind as well.  Popped into Decathlon to see if they had any campsite based entertainment recently but they had surprisingly little in the way of novelty fun stuff.

The kite on top of Commedagh was pretty ace so I think it needs to be packed again for this weekend!   
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Re: Things to do when camping
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2011 »
Quote from: RedLeader on June 28, 2011
Wonder could we make an Xbox work  :P

Generator + Projector + Guitar Hero = ;D
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Re: Things to do when camping
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2011 »
I can take you bouldering.. Just layer up.. Kids will need helmets, I have three that they can use.
Bonus would be if they have PFD for jumping into the big pools.
Team games..
I could maybe borrow a curling game, although it needs a flat surface for it to work.
Kites sounds good.
Football...
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Re: Things to do when camping
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2011 »
hard to beat an oul kickabout with a football!
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Re: Things to do when camping
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2011 »
Geocaching, great fun
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Re: Things to do when camping
« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2011 »
bouldering sounds like a great call along with the fishing
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Re: Things to do when camping
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2011 »
If we could find a way to do both at once I think we'd have invented a new sport...

Quote from: Matthew Black on June 28, 2011
bouldering sounds like a great call along with the fishing
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Re: Things to do when camping
« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2011 »
Quote from: spartan00117 on June 28, 2011
Geocaching, great fun

I'll be bringing my GPS if anyone wants to have a go :)

There appears to be a few in the area.
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Re: Things to do when camping
« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2011 »
I will bring my chalk bag and boots if we go and do some bouldering
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Re: Things to do when camping
« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2011 »
We could have a show and tell  ;D

I could bring my Leathermans and the few knives I have. Maybe some Maxpedition bags.

I'm sure you guys have some cool gear to show off.
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Re: Things to do when camping
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2011 »
Hi Lenny,

The bouldering that I'm talking about would involve water..
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Re: Things to do when camping
« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2011 »
Quote from: Kayakgirl on June 28, 2011
Hi Lenny,

The bouldering that I'm talking about would involve water..

Deep water?
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