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• NI-Wild Camping Trip: January 23, 2010 - January 24, 2010

[Spark]

Ok well I have been looking on translink and i can be in Newcastle for just after 11am. I can start on the reverse meelmore route, 

[RedLeader]

If you could get to Belfast earlyish in the morning maybe someone could grab you.

[suspectmonkey]

I dont drive live in Ballymoney   Have tried to get a few others to go but its too late notice......... so need lift more than happy to pay fuel cost................!!

I'd offer a lift Shirley, but I'm coming from Bangor so Ballymoney is in the wrong direction for me.  If you can get close to this part of the country though I'm sure could work something out!

[suspectmonkey]

What sort of tent did you go for mate.

Ended up going with the Vango Tempest 200.  Still fancy a Pro Action as well mind, but can't see them coming back in to stock at this stage   Vango will do the job though because I will be mainly using it for 2 person trips, so when the weight is split between two it will be fairly light.  I think it works out around 2.5kg any way so it shouldnt be too much of a back breaker even for a one man trip.  Will soon see at the weekend   The porch sold it though, I like a good area to cook in!

[Spark]

I dont drive live in Ballymoney   Have tried to get a few others to go but its too late notice......... so need lift more than happy to pay fuel cost................!!

I'd offer a lift Shirley, but I'm coming from Bangor so Ballymoney is in the wrong direction for me.  If you can get close to this part of the country though I'm sure could work something out!

Thanks Jon train get's into Belfast central at 8.38 so that might be to late, as i said i can always meet you's on the way......have a wee race to myself to see how far i can get lol

[RedLeader]

I toyed with the Tempest but in the end went with the Banshee 300. It is the same weight at 2.5kg but has much more floor space as its technically a 3 man. I didn't really think it through though because with no headroom or porch the extra space doesn't help much.
I'd be interested as to how the Tempest actually stacks up space wise - these things are always different on paper...

What sort of tent did you go for mate.

Ended up going with the Vango Tempest 200.  Still fancy a Pro Action as well mind, but can't see them coming back in to stock at this stage   Vango will do the job though because I will be mainly using it for 2 person trips, so when the weight is split between two it will be fairly light.  I think it works out around 2.5kg any way so it shouldnt be too much of a back breaker even for a one man trip.  Will soon see at the weekend   The porch sold it though, I like a good area to cook in!

[RedLeader]

I don't mind leaving a bit later if needs be. If Jon could get you in Belfast at 840am you're still going to be at Meelmore before 10am which is loads of time.

I dont drive live in Ballymoney   Have tried to get a few others to go but its too late notice......... so need lift more than happy to pay fuel cost................!!

I'd offer a lift Shirley, but I'm coming from Bangor so Ballymoney is in the wrong direction for me.  If you can get close to this part of the country though I'm sure could work something out!

Thanks Jon train get's into Belfast central at 8.38 so that might be to late, as i said i can always meet you's on the way......have a wee race to myself to see how far i can get lol

[Spark]

I don't mind leaving a bit later if needs be. If Jon could get you in Belfast at 840am you're still going to be at Meelmore before 10am which is loads of time.

I dont drive live in Ballymoney   Have tried to get a few others to go but its too late notice......... so need lift more than happy to pay fuel cost................!!

I'd offer a lift Shirley, but I'm coming from Bangor so Ballymoney is in the wrong direction for me.  If you can get close to this part of the country though I'm sure could work something out!

Thanks Jon train get's into Belfast central at 8.38 so that might be to late, as i said i can always meet you's on the way......have a wee race to myself to see how far i can get lol

okies sounds good over to Jon then...........lol

[billy backpack]

I wanna go................

Don't fret we can probably sort something out.... If it helps any and it's any easier than taking a train to Belfast I live in Larne and can get you to Meelmore but unfortunately the other seats for the return leg home have been pre-booked but perhaps some good samaritan could sort that out  

[Spark]

I wanna go................

Don't fret we can probably sort something out.... If it helps any and it's any easier than taking a train to Belfast I live in Larne and can get you to Meelmore but unfortunately the other seats for the return leg home have been pre-booked but perhaps some good samaritan could sort that out  

That would be great but i dont want to put anyone way out of there way...!! it would prob be better tho and maybe it would mean I could do the longer route too...... Im getting al excited now not been in the mournes since the mmm....!!

[suspectmonkey]

Don't fret we can probably sort something out.... If it helps any and it's any easier than taking a train to Belfast I live in Larne and can get you to Meelmore but unfortunately the other seats for the return leg home have been pre-booked but perhaps some good samaritan could sort that out 

That would be great but i dont want to put anyone way out of there way...!! it would prob be better tho and maybe it would mean I could do the longer route too...... Im getting al excited now not been in the mournes since the mmm....!!

Shirley, if you want to take the train to Belfast I can pick you up there at 8.40am then we can head to Meelmore.  Or, if you want to take Billy Backpack up on his offer for a lift to Meelmore, then I can take you from Meelmore back to the train station in Belfast on the Sunday?  Either suits me fine

[Spark]

Don't fret we can probably sort something out.... If it helps any and it's any easier than taking a train to Belfast I live in Larne and can get you to Meelmore but unfortunately the other seats for the return leg home have been pre-booked but perhaps some good samaritan could sort that out  

That would be great but i dont want to put anyone way out of there way...!! it would prob be better tho and maybe it would mean I could do the longer route too...... Im getting al excited now not been in the mournes since the mmm....!!

Shirley, if you want to take the train to Belfast I can pick you up there at 8.40am then we can head to Meelmore.  Or, if you want to take Billy Backpack up on his offer for a lift to Meelmore, then I can take you from Meelmore back to the train station in Belfast on the Sunday?  Either suits me fine

The later sounds like a plan, Billy I will pm you my number to sort were to meet ext.........


Edit just seen my pm.......lol

[RedLeader]

Sounds like we're all sorted then - just Simon to confirm if he's coming.

Looks like it's going to be a blinder, plus the weather looks fine too. Party on Wayne!

[simon]

I'd forgotten about a date I had with a washing machine on Saturday morning  but it looks like I've managed to shift that to Friday afternoon so I should be on for this!

Now the only question is what route and how hardcore I go on my shelter - do I go for the the bivvy and tarp? 

[RedLeader]

Who needs a washing machine anyway, those breeks will last another week! Great to see you can make it - that's 10 walking and 8 camping.

I did a few nights under a tarp before Xmas and it was great fun but I'm going to give the Hike Lite an airing this weekend. The temperature doesn't look like it will be below zero and the forecast says no rain and low winds - perfect bivying weather!

I'd forgotten about a date I had with a washing machine on Saturday morning  but it looks like I've managed to shift that to Friday afternoon so I should be on for this!

Now the only question is what route and how hardcore I go on my shelter - do I go for the the bivvy and tarp? 

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