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[Heggs]

Hi guys, D1ceman and myself are heading to Rams Island this weekend - Saturday 3rd October. It's a great place to meet for a bit of of banter and is something different to the usual pine forest. We'll be leaving early Sat afternoon from the Sandy Bay Marina. We'll have a walk round the island, get a campfire going, maybe practice a bit of bushcraft and camp overnight, all for £10 (for the boat and camping on the island)
All are welcome, let me know here if you're interested

[D1ceman]

Couldn't beat it with a big stick 

[Rumblebum]

Hi ya guys, unfortunately I can't join you on this trip due to other commitments but hope you have a great time, and fair play to you for trying somewhere new.

I look forward to hearing how you get on.

RB.

[Heggs]

Thanks RB, we'll stick up some pics and an update when we get back

[D1ceman]

This'll be my first overnighter in the hammock so I'll definitely be taking plenty of snaps.

Will make sure the best ones go up here.

[Glenn B]

Good luck for the weekend lads it would be great if this weather held out for you. I'll have to keep a wee eye out for when another trip pops up, have things on this weekend so couldn't make it 
What time do you get picked up at the following day by the boat guy?

[Heggs]

Cheers Glenn, I don't know what time yet but sometimes earlier is better as waiting around all day gets tedious. If you want to go but need to be back for a certain time then let me know and I'll find out what we can do

[Glenn B]

No problem I was just wondering that's all. It looks a cracking spot and with the added benefit of knowing your cars safe also helps. As I say i'll keep an eye out and maybe tag along next time.

[Heggs]

No worries, I was thinking a wee Christmas meeting place maybe?

[specimanYak]

Late to the post but I'd be interested in this, love the idea of camping on a small island.
Is any-one leaving from Belfast and if they are could I cadge a lift?

[D1ceman]

Hey Yak, I'll be travelling from Whitehead so could pass through Belfast and lift you.

Where you at?

[specimanYak]

Many thanks D1ceman, I'm on the Ormeau Road but can meet you where-ever it suits you. I'm popping of to work now but I'll PM you later for times etc if that's alright, thanks again, looking forward to it.

Hey Yak, I'll be travelling from Whitehead so could pass through Belfast and lift you.

Where you at?

[D1ceman]

Happy to pick you up on the Ormeau Rd. Like you say, we can iron out details via PM.

Heggs is sorting out times for the boat so need to confirm with him but it could be an 11am sailing from the marina.

[Heggs]

Welcome aboard yak.
I'll get times finalised tomorrow and post them here. Looking forward to it, its been a looooong week at work!

[D1ceman]

I'm looking forward to this too fellas.

Should be a bit of craic. 

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