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Map and compass
« on: August 01, 2010 »
Feel bit of a twat asking but does anyone fancy teaching me how to use map and compass , hopefully emigrating next couple of years so would like to how to get myself out of trouble if needs be . I will purchase your required tipple as athankyou failing that cash will be considered :-)

Cheers andy
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Re: Map and compass
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2010 »
We should organise an afternoon on the hill with someone that knows what they're doing. I can get myself about but I'm not confident either.
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Re: Map and compass
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2010 »
That sounds like a good idea but will anyone be brave enough to teach us  :) I could just buy a garmin but I still think it better to larn to use a map for backup . I can find my way round mournes using a map roughly but the mourne wall is a big help .
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Re: Map and compass
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2010 »
I have a garmin and map/compass but the (grumpy) old time hikers would give you a 30 minute lecture about how you can't rely on modern technology  ;D ::)

Quote from: andy on August 01, 2010
That sounds like a good idea but will anyone be brave enough to teach us  :) I could just buy a garmin but I still think it better to larn to use a map for backup . I can find my way round mournes using a map roughly but the mourne wall is a big help .
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Re: Map and compass
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2010 »
Quote from: J on August 01, 2010
I have a garmin and map/compass but the (grumpy) old time hikers would give you a 30 minute lecture about how you can't rely on modern technology  ;D ::)

Quote from: andy on August 01, 2010
That sounds like a good idea but will anyone be brave enough to teach us  :) I could just buy a garmin but I still think it better to larn to use a map for backup . I can find my way round mournes using a map roughly but the mourne wall is a big help .

 ;D ;D sure we all turn into grumpy old men at some stage  ::)
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Re: Map and compass
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2010 »
I dont mind showing you.
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Re: Map and compass
« Reply #6 on: August 01, 2010 »
Quote from: LennyJ1 on August 01, 2010
I dont mind showing you.

Sorted :-) when suits ya , I'm sure there might be a few more takers if not I will be selfish and say good one to one tuition for me if you don't mind :-)
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Re: Map and compass
« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2010 »
Im in belfast so most evenings if you want. or most saturday evenings or sundays.
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Re: Map and compass
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2010 »
Cheers I will send ya a wee message when I check my calendar on my tea as I work shifts ..
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Re: Map and compass
« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2010 »
I know a fair bit about map-reading too. I'm willing to come along and add my knowledge into the group.

Live in Abbeycentre area so can get to Cavehill quite easily.

Alan.
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Re: Map and compass
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2010 »
That's 2 wise heads we have now :-)
A evening on cavehill it is then if that suits . All I need now is my map to find my way there as I have never been . I was thinking date wise ....
Mon 8th tue 9th thur 12th or wed 18th August for the evening
Hope one of those dates is possible
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Re: Map and compass
« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2010 »
I'd like to get involved in this too, as a student!  I did loads of navigation in the Donegal hill back in my Duke of Ed days but that was a couple of years ago (20 actually, doesn't time fly) and I would like to know I'm still doing it right.

I'll keep an eye on this thread for the date you all decide upon and I'll join you on Cavehill.
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Re: Map and compass
« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2010 »
Monday the 9th sounds good to me.
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Re: Map and compass
« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2010 »
Quote from: LennyJ1 on August 01, 2010
Monday the 9th sounds good to me.

The 9ths good for me too. Cavehills fine also, unless there's a nice warm pub nearby with a good sized table that we can lay a map out on.  :P
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Re: Map and compass
« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2010 »
9th is spot on for me also so where will we meet and times etc I'm easy as I'm off all day :-)
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