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• Bullseye Bivvy: February 02, 2013 - February 03, 2013

[RedLeader]

I think we're going to aim (haha, do you see what I did there) to throw the dart on Sat afternoon. Anyone who wants to join in PM me.

The bottom line is we want to throw a bit of random chance into where we're heading just because we tend to visit the same spots over and over again, it's an excuse to find new spots! I'm thinking we use wherever the dart lands as a rough choice area and have a good look on the map at the surrounding area for both a spot to aim for and a route to get there by. Obviously we'll be avoiding any private land or water.

That said, this is my first proper trip since last September so I'll not be wanting anything too taxing as a first time out until I get the mountain legs back!!

So what's the deal with throwing the dart,will it be done on the day or within a days notice.looking forward to this,do we rule out farm- lands,dangerous terrain,or sorta just try to get an area as close to the spots we can.

[Spud]

This is gonna be good craic, looking forward to it!  I will be in my tent, as I dont have a bivvy bag/tarp! 

[RedLeader]

We'll defo make sure and find a spot that's also tent friendly.

This is gonna be good craic, looking forward to it!  I will be in my tent, as I dont have a bivvy bag/tarp! 

[Eamonn]

Looking forward to this 

 SpudI have a spare army bivi if you want to try it out?

[RedLeader]

Awesome, can you make it, will I add you to the potentials list?

Looking forward to this 

 SpudI have a spare army bivi if you want to try it out?

[Spud]

Looking forward to this 

 SpudI have a spare army bivi if you want to try it out?

cheers for the offer mate, but I'm happy enough in the tent! 

[Eamonn]

Looking forward to this 

 SpudI have a spare army bivi if you want to try it out?

cheers for the offer mate, but I'm happy enough in the tent! 

 Lol I find the bivi more comfortable than a tent.

Awesome, can you make it, will I add you to the potentials list?

Looking forward to this 

 SpudI have a spare army bivi if you want to try it out?

 YeahSign me up

[Spud]

 Lol I find the bivi more comfortable than a tent

 

I do want to give the bivvying a go at some stage, but I really want to test my tent out in the hills, as I have been out in it 3 times since I got it, but they were all in annalong wood!!   

[Rumblebum]

I think we're going to aim (haha, do you see what I did there) to throw the dart on Sat afternoon. Anyone who wants to join in PM me.

The bottom line is we want to throw a bit of random chance into where we're heading just because we tend to visit the same spots over and over again, it's an excuse to find new spots! I'm thinking we use wherever the dart lands as a rough choice area and have a good look on the map at the surrounding area for both a spot to aim for and a route to get there by. Obviously we'll be avoiding any private land or water.

That said, this is my first proper trip since last September so I'll not be wanting anything too taxing as a first time out until I get the mountain legs back!!

So what's the deal with throwing the dart,will it be done on the day or within a days notice.looking forward to this,do we rule out farm- lands,dangerous terrain,or sorta just try to get an area as close to the spots we can.

This is a great idea!

Maybe if there is a newbie out on the trip they get to throw the dart, and then we can all grumble at them when  it lands on Lamagan 

[Mourneman]

I think we're going to aim (haha, do you see what I did there) to throw the dart on Sat afternoon. Anyone who wants to join in PM me.

The bottom line is we want to throw a bit of random chance into where we're heading just because we tend to visit the same spots over and over again, it's an excuse to find new spots! I'm thinking we use wherever the dart lands as a rough choice area and have a good look on the map at the surrounding area for both a spot to aim for and a route to get there by. Obviously we'll be avoiding any private land or water.

That said, this is my first proper trip since last September so I'll not be wanting anything too taxing as a first time out until I get the mountain legs back!!

So what's the deal with throwing the dart,will it be done on the day or within a days notice.looking forward to this,do we rule out farm- lands,dangerous terrain,or sorta just try to get an area as close to the spots we can.

This is a great idea!

Maybe if there is a newbie out on the trip they get to throw the dart, and then we can all grumble at them when  it lands on Lamagan 

i take it youre on board Rumblebum  so wife & work approved once i know the location I'am setting of early on Saturday,bring it on 

[Rumblebum]

I think we're going to aim (haha, do you see what I did there) to throw the dart on Sat afternoon. Anyone who wants to join in PM me.

The bottom line is we want to throw a bit of random chance into where we're heading just because we tend to visit the same spots over and over again, it's an excuse to find new spots! I'm thinking we use wherever the dart lands as a rough choice area and have a good look on the map at the surrounding area for both a spot to aim for and a route to get there by. Obviously we'll be avoiding any private land or water.

That said, this is my first proper trip since last September so I'll not be wanting anything too taxing as a first time out until I get the mountain legs back!!

So what's the deal with throwing the dart,will it be done on the day or within a days notice.looking forward to this,do we rule out farm- lands,dangerous terrain,or sorta just try to get an area as close to the spots we can.

This is a great idea!

Maybe if there is a newbie out on the trip they get to throw the dart, and then we can all grumble at them when  it lands on Lamagan 

i take it youre on board Rumblebum  so wife & work approved once i know the location I'am setting of early on Saturday,bring it on 

Hmm I really don't think I can make the first one mate but I'm loving the idea of future wee trips.

[Spud]

Hmm I really don't think I can make the first one mate but I'm loving the idea of future wee trips.

[Ed]

Hmm I really don't think I can make the first one mate but I'm loving the idea of future wee trips.

Ye will ye will ye will

[Dowser]

We have the location for our first "Bullseye Bivvy", carefully selected with a random dart.  We did head down to the Mournes today for an outdoor ceremony but torrential rain stopped play 

After a swift All-You-Can-Eat Chinese Buffet, in Downpatrick, we headed home and set up the map there instead.

So, here's where your sleeping 

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[Spud]

Huh huh huh "cock" huhuhuhuh 

Sweet, bring it on!

After a swift All-You-Can-Eat Chinese Buffet, in Downpatrick, we headed home and set up the map there instead.

What did you think of it? I haven't been and have heard mixed reports?

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